2018 US Code
Title 48 - Territories and Insular Possessions
Chapter 19 - Pacific Policy Reports
Sec. 2001 - Findings

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Citation 48 U.S.C. § 2001 (2018)
Section Name §2001. Findings
Section Text

The Congress finds that—

(1) the United States does not have a clearly defined policy for United States noncontiguous Pacific areas (including the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the State of Hawaii, and the State of Alaska) and for United States-associated noncontiguous Pacific areas (including the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau);

(2) the Federal Government has often failed to consider the implications for, effects on, and potential of noncontiguous Pacific areas in the formulation and conduct of foreign and domestic policy, to the detriment of both the attainment of the objectives of Federal policy and noncontiguous Pacific areas;

(3) policies and programs designed for the United States as a whole may impose inappropriate standards on noncontiguous Pacific areas because of their unique circumstances and needs; and

(4) the present Federal organizational arrangements for liaison with (and providing assistance to) the insular areas may not be adequate—

(A) to coordinate the delivery of Federal programs and services to noncontiguous Pacific areas;

(B) to provide a consistent basis for administration of programs;

(C) to adapt policy to the special requirements of each area and modify the application of Federal programs, laws, and regulations accordingly;

(D) to be responsive to the Congress in the discharge of its responsibilities; and

(E) to attain the international obligations of the United States.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 99–239, title III, §301, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1836.)

Editorial Notes CODIFICATION

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 48 - TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 48 - TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
CHAPTER 19 - PACIFIC POLICY REPORTS
Sec. 2001 - Findings
Contains section 2001
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 99 Stat. 1836
Public Law References Public Law 99-239
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