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42 U.S.C. § 3154d — Performance awards
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**(a) In general** The Secretary may make a performance award in connection with a grant made, on or after October 27, 2004, to an eligible recipient for a project under section 3141 or 3149 of this title.
**(b) Performance measures**
(1) **Regulations** — The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to establish performance measures for making performance awards under subsection (a).
(2) **Considerations** — In promulgating regulations under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider the inclusion of performance measures that assess—
(A) whether the recipient meets or exceeds scheduling goals;
(B) whether the recipient meets or exceeds job creation goals;
(C) amounts of private sector capital investments leveraged; and
(D) such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
**(c) Amount of awards**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary shall base the amount of a performance award made under subsection (a) in connection with a grant on the extent to which a recipient meets or exceeds performance measures established in connection with the grant.
(2) **Maximum amount** — The amount of a performance award may not exceed 10 percent of the amount of the grant.
**(d) Use of awards** A recipient of a performance award under subsection (a) may use the award for any eligible purpose under this chapter, in accordance with [section 3212 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3212&num=0&edition=prelim) and such regulations as the Secretary may promulgate.
**(e) Federal share** Notwithstanding [section 3144 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3144&num=0&edition=prelim), the funds of a performance award may be used to pay up to 100 percent of the c
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**(a) In general** The Secretary may make a performance award in connection with a grant made, on or after October 27, 2004, to an eligible recipient for a project under section 3141 or 3149 of this title.
**(b) Performance measures**
(1) **Regulations** — The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to establish performance measures for making performance awards under subsection (a).
(2) **Considerations** — In promulgating regulations under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider the inclusion of performance measures that assess—
(A) whether the recipient meets or exceeds scheduling goals;
(B) whether the recipient meets or exceeds job creation goals;
(C) amounts of private sector capital investments leveraged; and
(D) such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
**(c) Amount of awards**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary shall base the amount of a performance award made under subsection (a) in connection with a grant on the extent to which a recipient meets or exceeds performance measures established in connection with the grant.
(2) **Maximum amount** — The amount of a performance award may not exceed 10 percent of the amount of the grant.
**(d) Use of awards** A recipient of a performance award under subsection (a) may use the award for any eligible purpose under this chapter, in accordance with [section 3212 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3212&num=0&edition=prelim) and such regulations as the Secretary may promulgate.
**(e) Federal share** Notwithstanding [section 3144 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3144&num=0&edition=prelim), the funds of a performance award may be used to pay up to 100 percent of the cost of an eligible project or activity.
**(f) Treatment in meeting non-Federal share requirements** For the purposes of meeting the non-Federal share requirements under this, or any other, Act the funds of a performance award shall be treated as funds from a non-Federal source.
**(g) Terms and conditions** In making performance awards under subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers to be appropriate.
**(h) Funding** The Secretary shall use any amounts made available for economic development assistance programs to carry out this section.
**(i) Reporting requirement** The Secretary shall include information regarding performance awards made under this section in the annual report required under [section 3213 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3213&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(j) Review by Comptroller General**
(1) **Review** — The Comptroller General shall regularly review the implementation of this section.
(2) **Report** — Not later than 1 year after October 27, 2004, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the Comptroller on implementation of this subsection.
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**(a) In general** On the application of an eligible recipient, the Secretary may make grants for—
(1) acquisition or development of land and improvements for use for a public works, public service, or development facility or for the improvement of waste management and recycling systems; and
(2) acquisition, design and engineering, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, increasing the resilience 11 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma. or improvement of such a facility, including related machinery and equipment.
**(b) Criteria for grant** The Secretary may make a grant under this section only if the Secretary determines that—
(1) the project for which the grant is applied for will, directly or indirectly—
(A) improve the opportunities, in the area where the project is or will be located, for the successful establishment, expansion, or retention,22 So in original. The comma probably should not appear. of industrial or commercial plants or facilities;
(B) assist in the creation of additional long-term employment opportunities in the area; or
(C) primarily benefit the long-term unemployed and underemployed and members of low-income families;
(2) the project for which the grant is applied for will fulfill a pressing need of the area, or a part of the area, in which the project is or will be located; and
(3) the area for which the project is to be carried out has a comprehensive economic development strategy and the project is consistent with the strategy.
**(c) Additional considerations** In awarding grants under subsection (a) and subject to the criteria in subsection (b), the Secretary may also consider the extent to which a project would—
(1) lead to economic diversification in the area, or a part of the area, in which the
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**(a) In general** A Regional Director of a regional office of the Economic Development Administration may designate a staff member to act as a “Technical Assistance Liaison” for any State served by the regional office.
**(b) Role** A Technical Assistance Liaison shall—
(1) work in coordination with an Economic Development Representative to provide technical assistance, in addition to technical assistance under [section 3147 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3147&num=0&edition=prelim), to eligible recipients that are underresourced communities, as determined by the Technical Assistance Liaison, that submit applications for assistance under subchapter II; and
(2) at the request of an eligible recipient that submitted an application for assistance under subchapter II, provide technical feedback on unsuccessful grant applications.
**(c) Technical assistance** The Secretary may enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with an eligible recipient for the purpose of providing technical assistance to eligible recipients that are underresourced communities that have submitted or may submit an application for assistance under this chapter.
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**(a) Establishment** The Secretary shall establish an Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience—
(1) to direct and implement the post-disaster economic recovery responsibilities of the Economic Development Administration pursuant to subsections (c)(2) and (e) of [section 3149 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3149&num=0&edition=prelim) and [section 3233 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3233&num=0&edition=prelim);
(2) to direct and implement economic recovery and enhanced resilience support function activities as directed under the National Disaster Recovery Framework; and
(3) support long-term economic recovery in communities in which a major disaster or emergency has been declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ([42 U.S.C. 5121](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5121&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), or otherwise impacted by an event of national significance, as determined by the Secretary, through—
(A) convening and deploying an economic development assessment team;
(B) hosting or attending convenings related to identification of additional Federal, State, local, and philanthropic entities and resources;
(C) exploring potential flexibilities related to existing awards;
(D) provision of technical assistance through staff or contractual resources; and
(E) other activities determined by the Secretary to be appropriate.
**(b) Appointment authorities**
(1) **Appointment** — The Secretary is authorized to appoint such temporary personnel as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, without regard to
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**(a) Grants for public works and economic development** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3141 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3141&num=0&edition=prelim), to remain available until expended—
(1) $170,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
(2) $195,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
(3) $220,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
(4) $245,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
(5) $270,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.
**(b) Grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3143 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3143&num=0&edition=prelim), to remain available until expended—
(1) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
(2) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
(3) $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
(4) $120,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
(5) $130,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.
**(c) Grants for training, research, and technical assistance** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3147 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3147&num=0&edition=prelim), to remain available until expended—
(1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
(2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
(3) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
(4) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
(5) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.
**(d) Grants for economic adjustment** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3149 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3149&num=0&edition=prelim) (other than subsections (d) and (e)), to remain available until expended—
(1) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 3154e
(d) Use of awards
A recipient of a planning performance award
under subsection (a) shall use the award to in-
crease the Federal share of the cost of a project
under this subchapter.
(e) Federal share
Notwithstanding section 3144 of this title, the
funds of a planning performance award may be
used to pay up to 100 percent of the cost of a
project under this subchapter.
(f) Funding
The Secretary shall use any amounts made
available for economic development assistance
programs to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 216, as added Pub. L.
108–373, title II, § 211(a), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat.
1765.)
§ 3154c. Direct expenditure or redistribution by
recipient
(a) In general
Subject to subsection (b), a recipient of a
grant under section 3141, 3143, or 3147 of this
title may directly expend the grant funds or
may redistribute the funds in the form of a
subgrant to other eligible recipients to fund re-
quired components of the scope of work ap-
proved for the project.
(b) Limitation
A recipient may not redistribute grant funds
received under section 3141 or 3143 of this title to
a for-profit entity.
(c) Economic adjustment
Subject to subsection (d), a recipient of a
grant under section 3149 of this title may di-
rectly expend the grant funds or may redis-
tribute the funds to public and private entities
in the form of a grant, loan, loan guarantee,
payment to reduce interest on a loan guarantee,
or other appropriate assistance.
(d) Limitation
Under subsection (c), a recipient may not pro-
vide any grant to a private for-profit entity.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 217, as added Pub. L.
108–373, title II, § 212(a), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat.
1766.)
§ 3154d. Renewable ene
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