U.S.C. Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

42 U.S.C.
United States Code, 2014 Edition
Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 152 - ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER IV - ENERGY SAVINGS IN GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Part C - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants
Sec. 17157 - Review and evaluation
From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§17157. Review and evaluation

(a) In general

The Secretary may review and evaluate the performance of any eligible entity that receives a grant under the program, including by conducting an audit, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

(b) Withholding of funds

The Secretary may withhold from an eligible entity any portion of a grant to be provided to the eligible entity under the program if the Secretary determines that the eligible entity has failed to achieve compliance with—

(1) any applicable guideline or regulation of the Secretary relating to the program, including the misuse or misappropriation of funds provided under the program; or

(2) the energy efficiency and conservation strategy of the eligible entity.

(Pub. L. 110–140, title V, §547, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1674.)