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42 U.S.C. § 3016 — Authority of Assistant Secretary

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42 U.S.C. § 3016 — Authority of Assistant Secretary

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**(a) Consultative services and technical assistance; short-term training and technical instruction; research and demonstrations; preparation and dissemination of informational materials; staff and technical assistance to Federal Council on the Aging; designation of full-time nutrition professional as administrator of nutrition services** (1) In carrying out the objectives of this chapter, the Assistant Secretary is authorized to— (A) provide consultative services and technical assistance to public or nonprofit private agencies and organizations; (B) provide short-term training and technical instruction; (C) conduct research and demonstrations; and (D) collect, prepare, publish, and disseminate special educational or informational materials, including reports of the projects for which funds are provided under this chapter. (2) (A) The Assistant Secretary shall designate an officer or employee who shall serve on a full-time basis and who shall be responsible for the administration of the nutrition services described in subparts I and II of part C of subchapter III and shall have duties that include— (i) designing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based programs to support improved nutrition and regular physical activity for older individuals; (ii) developing guidelines for nutrition providers concerning safety, sanitary handling of food, equipment, preparation, and food storage; (iii) conducting outreach and disseminating evidence-based information to nutrition service providers about the benefits of healthful diets and regular physical activity, including information about the most current Dietary Guidelines for Americans published under [section 5341 of title 7](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section5341&num=0&edition=prelim), the Food Guidance System of the Department of Agriculture, and advances in nutrition science; (iv) promoting coordination between nutrition service providers and community-based organizations serving older individuals; (v) developing guidelines on cost containment; (vi) defining a long range role for the nutrition services in community-based care systems; (vii) developing model menus and other appropriate materials for serving special needs populations and meeting cultural meal preferences; (viii) disseminating guidance that describes strategies for improving the nutritional quality of meals provided under subchapter III, including strategies for increasing the consumption of whole grains, lowfat dairy products, fruits, and vegetables; (ix) developing and disseminating guidelines for conducting nutrient analyses of meals provided under subparts I and II of part C of subchapter III, including guidelines for averaging key nutrients over an appropriate period of time; and (x) providing technical assistance to the regional offices of the Administration with respect to each duty described in clauses (i) through (ix). (B) The regional offices of the Administration shall be responsible for disseminating, and providing technical assistance regarding, the guidelines and information described in clauses (ii), (iii), and (v) of subparagraph (A) to State agencies, area agencies on aging, and persons that provide nutrition services under part C of subchapter III. (C) The Assistant Secretary may provide technical assistance, including through the regional offices of the Administration, to State agencies, area agencies on aging, local government agencies, or leaders in age-friendly communities (as defined, for purposes of this subparagraph, in [section 3013(c)(9) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3013/c/9&num=0&edition=prelim)) regarding— (i) dissemination of, or consideration of ways to implement, best practices and recommendations from the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Healthy Aging and Age-Friendly Communities established under [section 3013(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3013/c&num=0&edition=prelim); and (ii) methods for managing and coordinating existing programs to meet the needs of growing age-friendly communities. (D) The officer or employee designated under subparagraph (A) shall— (i) have expertise in nutrition, energy balance, and meal planning; and (ii) be a registered dietitian or registered dietitian nutritionist. **(b) Utilization of services and facilities of Federal and other public or nonprofit agencies; advance or reimbursement payments for such use** In administering the functions of the Administration under this chapter, the Assistant Secretary may utilize the services and facilities of any agency of the Federal Government and of any other public or nonprofit agency or organization, in accordance with agreements between the Assistant Secretary and the head thereof, and is authorized to pay therefor, in advance or by way of reimbursement, as may be provided in the agreement.

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42 U.S.C. § 3015 — Gifts and donations

**(a) Gifts and donations** The Assistant Secretary may accept, use, and dispose of, on behalf of the United States, gifts or donations (in cash or in kind, including voluntary and uncompensated services or property), which shall be available until expended for the purposes specified in subsection (b). Gifts of cash and proceeds of the sale of property shall be available in addition to amounts appropriated to carry out this chapter. **(b) Use of gifts and donations** Gifts and donations accepted pursuant to subsection (a) may be used either directly, or for grants to or contracts with public or nonprofit private entities, for the following activities: (1) The design and implementation of demonstrations of innovative ideas and best practices in programs and services for older individuals. (2) The planning and conduct of conferences for the purpose of exchanging information, among concerned individuals and public and private entities and organizations, relating to programs and services provided under this chapter and other programs and services for older individuals. (3) The development, publication, and dissemination of informational materials (in print, visual, electronic, or other media) relating to the programs and services provided under this chapter and other matters of concern to older individuals. **(c) Ethics guidelines** The Assistant Secretary shall establish written guidelines setting forth the criteria to be used in determining whether a gift or donation should be declined under this section because the acceptance of the gift or donation would— (1) reflect unfavorably upon the ability of the Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, or any employee of the Administration or Department, to carry out responsibilities or official duties u

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42 U.S.C. § 3001 — Congressional declaration of objectives

The Congress hereby finds and declares that, in keeping with the traditional American concept of the inherent dignity of the individual in our democratic society, the older people of our Nation are entitled to, and it is the joint and several duty and responsibility of the governments of the United States, of the several States and their political subdivisions, and of Indian tribes to assist our older people to secure equal opportunity to the full and free enjoyment of the following objectives: (1) An adequate income in retirement in accordance with the American standard of living. (2) The best possible physical and mental health (including access to person-centered, trauma-informed services as appropriate) which science can make available and without regard to economic status. (3) Obtaining and maintaining suitable housing, independently selected, designed and located with reference to special needs and available at costs which older citizens can afford. (4) Full restoration services for those who require institutional care, and a comprehensive array of community-based, long-term care services adequate to appropriately sustain older people in their communities and in their homes, including support to family members and other persons providing voluntary care to older individuals needing long-term care services. (5) Opportunity for employment with no discriminatory personnel practices because of age. (6) Retirement in health, honor, dignity—after years of contribution to the economy. (7) Participating in and contributing to meaningful activity within the widest range of civic, cultural, education and training and recreational opportunities. (8) Efficient community services, including access to low-cost transportation, which provide a choice in supported living ar

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7 U.S.C. § 5341 — Structure of Council

**(a) In general** (1) **Establishment** — The President shall establish, within ninety days after October 22, 1990, a National Nutrition Monitoring Advisory Council. The Council shall assist in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, provide scientific and technical advice on the development and implementation of the coordinated program and comprehensive plan, and serve in an advisory capacity to the Secretaries. (2) **Membership** — The Council shall consist of nine voting members, of whom— (A) five members shall be appointed by the President based upon recommendations from the Secretaries; and (B) four members shall be appointed by Congress, of whom— (i) one shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (ii) one shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives; (iii) one shall be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate; and (iv) one shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate. (3) **Ex officio members** — The Council also shall include the joint chairpersons of the Board as ex officio nonvoting members. **(b) Selection criteria** Each person appointed to the Council shall be selected solely on the basis of an established record of distinguished service and shall be eminent in one of the following fields: (1) public health, including clinical dietetics, public health nutrition, epidemiology, clinical medicine, health education, or nutrition education; (2) nutrition monitoring research, including nutrition monitoring and surveillance, food consumption patterns, nutritional anthropology, community nutrition research, nutritional biochemistry, food composition analysis, survey statistics, dietary-intake methodology, or nutrition status methodology; or (3) food produ

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42 U.S.C. § 3017 — Evaluation of programs

**(a) Authority of Secretary; scope of evaluation; persons conducting evaluation** The Secretary shall measure and evaluate the impact of all programs authorized by this chapter, their effectiveness in achieving stated goals in general, and in relation to their cost, their impact on related programs, their effectiveness in targeting for services under this chapter unserved older individuals with greatest economic need (including low-income minority individuals and older individuals residing in rural areas) and unserved older individuals with greatest social need (including low-income minority individuals and older individuals residing in rural areas), and their structure and mechanisms for delivery of services, including, where appropriate, comparisons with appropriate control groups composed of persons who have not participated in such programs. Evaluations shall be conducted by persons not immediately involved in the administration of the program or project evaluated. **(b) Relationship of programs to health care expenditures** Not later than July 1, 2020, the Secretary shall provide, directly or through grant or contract, for an evaluation of programs under this chapter, which shall include, to the extent practicable, an analysis of the relationship of such programs, including demonstration projects under subchapter IV of this chapter, to health care expenditures under the Medicare program established under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ([42 U.S.C. 1395](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1395&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) and the Medicaid program established under title XIX of the Social Security Act ([42 U.S.C. 1396](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1396&num=0&edition=pre

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42 U.S.C. § 3016 — Authority of Assistant Secretary

Page 5701 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 3016 mitted under section 3026(a) of this title or any State plan submitted under section 3027(a) of this title and approved for any fiscal year beginning before Nov. 29, 1987, see section 701(a), (b) of Pub. L. 100–175, set out as a note under section 3001 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1984 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 98–459 effective Oct. 9, 1984, see section 803(a) of Pub. L. 98–459, set out as a note under section 3001 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1978 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 95–478 effective at close of Sept. 30, 1978, see section 504 of Pub. L. 95–478, set out as a note under section 3001 of this title. § 3013a. Consultation with State agencies, area agencies on aging, and Native American grant recipients The Assistant Secretary shall consult and co- ordinate with State agencies, area agencies on aging, and recipients of grants under subchapter X in the development of Federal goals, regula- tions, program instructions, and policies under this chapter. (Pub. L. 89–73, title II, § 203A, as added Pub. L. 102–375, title II, § 204, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1211; amended Pub. L. 103–171, § 3(a)(13), Dec. 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 1990.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 1993—Pub. L. 103–171 substituted ‘‘Assistant Sec- retary’’ for ‘‘Commissioner’’. § 3014. Repealed. Pub. L. 97–115, § 2(e)(1), Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1596 Section, Pub. L. 89–73, title II, § 204, as added Pub. L. 93–29, title II, § 201(c), May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 32; amended Pub. L. 94–135, title I, § 112(a), Nov. 28, 1975, 89 Stat. 719; Pub. L. 95–478, title I, § 102(c), (d), title V, § 503(b)(4)(A), Oct. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 1514, 1559, provided for establish- ment of a National Information and Resource Clearing House fo

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