1994 US Code
Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 38 - PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUBCHAPTER III - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION
Sec. 3151 - Technical assistance

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§3151. Technical assistance (a) Use of Secretary's staff members; contracts; grants; repayment

In carrying out his duties under this chapter the Secretary is authorized to provide technical assistance which would be useful in alleviating or preventing conditions of excessive unemployment or underemployment (1) to areas which he has designated as redevelopment areas under this chapter, and (2) to other areas which he finds have substantial need for such assistance. Such assistance shall include project planning and feasibility studies, management and operational assistance, and studies evaluating the needs of, and developing potentialities for, economic growth of such areas. Such assistance may be provided by the Secretary through members of his staff, through the payment of funds authorized for this section to other departments or agencies of the Federal Government, through the employment of private individuals, partnerships, firms, corporations, or suitable institutions, under contracts entered into for such purposes, or through grants-in-aid to appropriate public or private nonprofit State, area, district, or local organizations. The Secretary, in his discretion, may require the repayment of assistance provided under this subsection and prescribe the terms and conditions of such repayment.

(b) Grants covering administrative expenses; use of funds in conjunction with other grants

The Secretary is authorized to make grants to defray not to exceed 75 per centum of the administrative expenses of organizations which he determines to be qualified to receive grants-in-aid under subsection (a) hereof, except that in the case of a grant under this subsection to an Indian tribe the Secretary is authorized to defray up to 100 per centum of such expenses. In determining the amount of the non-Federal share of such costs or expenses, the Secretary shall give due consideration to all contributions both in cash and in kind, fairly evaluated, including but not limited to space, equipment, and services. Where practicable, grants-in-aid authorized under this subsection shall be used in conjunction with other available planning grants, such as urban planning grants authorized under the Housing Act of 1954, as amended, and highway planning and research grants authorized under the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1962, to assure adequate and effective planning and economical use of funds.

(c) Research in causes of chronic depression; availability of resulting data; annual report

To assist in the long-range accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter, the Secretary, in cooperation with other agencies having similar functions, shall establish and conduct a continuing program of study, training, and research to (A) assist in determining the causes of unemployment, underemployment, underdevelopment, and chronic depression in the various areas and regions of the Nation, (B) assist in the formulation and implementation of national, State, and local programs which will raise income levels and otherwise produce solutions to the problems resulting from these conditions, and (C) assist in providing the personnel needed to conduct such programs. The program of study, training, and research may be conducted by the Secretary through members of this staff, through payment of funds authorized for this section to other departments or agencies of the Federal Government, or through the employment of private individuals, partnerships, firms, corporations, or suitable institutions, under contracts entered into for such purposes, or through grants to such individuals, organizations, or institutions, or through conferences and similar meetings organized for such purposes. The Secretary shall make available to interested individuals and organizations the results of such research. The Secretary shall include in his annual report under section 3217 of this title a detailed statement concerning the study and research conducted under this section together with his findings resulting therefrom and his recommendations for legislative and other action.

(d) Availability of technical information in redevelopment areas; Federal procurement in redevelopment areas

The Secretary shall aid redevelopment areas and other areas by furnishing to interested individuals, communities, industries, and enterprises within such areas any assistance, technical information, market research, or other forms of assistance, information, or advice which would be useful in alleviating or preventing conditions of excessive unemployment or underemployment within such areas. The Secretary may furnish the procurement divisions of the various departments, agencies, and other instrumentalities of the Federal Government with a list containing the names and addresses of business firms which are located in redevelopment areas and which are desirous of obtaining Government contracts for the furnishing of supplies or services, and designating the supplies and services such firms are engaged in providing.

(e) Independent study board; membership; findings and report to Congress

The Secretary shall establish an independent study board consisting of governmental and nongovernmental experts to investigate the effects of Government procurement, scientific, technical, and other related policies, upon regional economic development. Any Federal officer or employee may, with the consent of the head of the department or agency in which he is employed, serve as a member of such board, but shall receive no additional compensation for such service. Other members of such board may be compensated in accordance with the provisions of section 3211(10) of this title. The board shall report its findings, together with recommendations for the better coordination of such policies, to the Secretary, who shall transmit the report to the Congress not later than two years after August 26, 1965.

(f) Grants and contracts for demonstration projects within regional development areas; purposes

The Secretary is authorized to make grants, enter into contracts or otherwise provide funds for any demonstration project within a redevelopment area or areas which he determines is designed to foster regional productivity and growth, prevent outmigration, and otherwise carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(Pub. L. 89–136, title III, §301, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 558; Pub. L. 91–123, title III, §302, Nov. 25, 1969, 83 Stat. 219; Pub. L. 93–46, §3(a), June 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 96.)

References in Text

The Housing Act of 1954, as amended, referred to in subsec. (b), is act Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, 68 Stat. 590, as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1954 Amendment note set out under section 1701 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and Tables.

The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1962, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 87–866, Oct. 23, 1962, 76 Stat. 1145, which enacted sections 133, 134, and 214 of Title 23, Highways, and amended sections 101, 103, 104, 203, and 307 of Title 23, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 101, 103, 104, and 307 of Title 23. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 101 of Title 23 and Tables.

Amendments

1973—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 93–46 provided for payment up to 100 per centum of administrative expenses of Indian tribes.

1969—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 91–123 added subsec. (f).

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 3151a, 3152, 3153, 3211 of this title.