PUBLIC LAW 97-258—SEPT. 13, 1982
96 STAT. 1039
§ 7108. Limitation on authority under sections 7105-7107 Under regulations prescribed by the President, the head of an executive agency may act under sections 7105-7107 of this title for a project assisted under at least 2 assistance programs. The regulations shall ensure that the head of an executive agency acts under those sections only— (1) when a problem cannot be adequately solved through other action under this chapter or other law; (2) when necessary to promote expeditious processing of applications or effective and efficient administration of the project; and (3) in a way consistent with protecting the interest of the United States Government and with the program purposes and requirements of law. § 7109. Appropriations available for joint Hnancing An appropriation available for technical assistance or personnel training under an assistance program is available for technical assistance and training for a project proposed or approved for joint financing involving the program and another assistance program. § 7110. Use of joint flnancing provisions for Federal-State assisted projects Under regulations prescribed by the President, the head of an executive agency may make an agreement with a State to extend the benefits of this chapter to a project involving assistance from at least one executive agency and at least one State agency. The agreement may include arrangements to process requests or administer assistance on a joint basis. §7111. Report to Congress By February 3, 1984, the President shall submit to Congress a report on actions taken under this chapter and make recommendations for its continuation, amendment, or termination. The report shall include a detailed evaluation of the operation of the chapter, including information on the benefits and costs of jointly financed projects that accrue to participating States, local governments, private nonprofit organizations, and the United States Government. §7112. Expiration date This chapter expires on February 3, 1985. CHAPTER 73—ADMINISTERING BLOCK GRANTS Sec. 7301. 7302. 7303. 7304. 7305.
Purpose. Definitions. Reports and public hearings on proposed uses of amounts. Availability of records. State auditing requirements.
§7301. Purpose It is the purpose of this chapter to ensure that— (1) block grant amounts are allocated for programs of special importance to meet the needs of local governments, residents of local governments, and other eligible entities; and
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