2021 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 38 - Public Works and Economic Development
Subchapter I - Economic Development Partnerships Cooperation and Coordination
Sec. 3131 - Establishment of economic development partnerships
| 42 U.S.C. § 3131 (2021) |
| §3131. Establishment of economic development partnerships |
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(a) In general
In providing assistance under this subchapter, the Secretary shall cooperate with States and other entities to ensure that, consistent with national objectives, Federal programs are compatible with and further the objectives of State, regional, and local economic development plans and comprehensive economic development strategies. (b) Technical assistanceThe Secretary may provide such technical assistance to States, political subdivisions of States, sub-State regional organizations (including organizations that cross State boundaries), multi-State regional organizations, and nonprofit organizations as the Secretary determines is appropriate to— (1) alleviate economic distress; (2) encourage and support public-private partnerships for the formation and improvement of economic development strategies that sustain and promote economic development across the United States; and (3) promote investment in infrastructure and technological capacity to keep pace with the changing global economy. The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to ensure that appropriate State and local government agencies have been given a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on proposed projects under this subchapter that the Secretary determines may have a significant direct impact on the economy of the area. (d) Cooperation agreements (1) In generalThe Secretary may enter into a cooperation agreement with any 2 or more States, or an organization of any 2 or more States, in support of effective economic development. Each cooperation agreement shall provide for suitable participation by other governmental and nongovernmental entities that are representative of significant interests in and perspectives on economic development in an area. |
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(Pub. L. 89–136, title I, §101, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, §102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3600; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title I, §103, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1759.) |
| EDITORIAL NOTES
PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 3131, Pub. L. 89–136, title I, §101, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 552; Pub. L. 91–123, title III, §301(1), Nov. 25, 1969, 83 Stat. 219; Pub. L. 92–65, title I, §102, Aug. 5, 1971, 85 Stat. 166; Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §103, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2331, authorized direct and supplementary grants, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, §102(a). AMENDMENTS2004—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–373, §103(1), substituted "multi-State regional organizations, and nonprofit organizations" for "and multi-State regional organizations" in introductory provisions. Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 108–373, §103(2), struck out "adjoining" before "States" in two places. STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title. |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
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| Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 38 - PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCHAPTER I - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS COOPERATION AND COORDINATION Sec. 3131 - Establishment of economic development partnerships |
| section 3131 |
| 2021 |
| January 3, 2022 |
| No |
| standard |
| 79 Stat. 552 83 Stat. 219 85 Stat. 166 90 Stat. 2331 112 Stat. 3600 118 Stat. 1759 |
| Public Law 89-136, Public Law 91-123, Public Law 92-65, Public Law 94-487, Public Law 105-393, Public Law 108-373 |
