40 U.S.C. § 11702 — Index of certain information in informa-

Page 241 TITLE 40—PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS § 14101 Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 11701, Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1250, related to on-line multiple award schedule contracting, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, § 825(c)(1), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616. AMENDMENTS 2002—Pub. L. 107–314 renumbered section 11702 of this title as this section. § 11702. Index of certain information in informa- tion systems included in directory estab- lished under section 4101 of title 44 If in designing an information technology sys- tem pursuant to this subtitle, the head of an ex- ecutive agency determines that a purpose of the system is to disseminate information to the public, then the head of that executive agency shall reasonably ensure that an index of infor- mation disseminated by the system is included in the directory created pursuant to section 4101 of title 44. This section does not authorize the dissemination of information to the public un- less otherwise authorized. (Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1252, § 11703; renumbered § 11702, Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, § 825(c)(2), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 11703 .......... 40:1503. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LIV, § 5403, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 698. The words ‘‘Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter’’ are omitted as unnecessary. Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 11702 was renumbered section 11701 of this title. AMENDMENTS 2002—Pub. L. 107–314 renumbered section 11703 of this title as this section. § 11703. Procurement procedures To the maximum extent practicable, the Fed- eral Acquisition Regulatory Council shall en- sure that the process for acquisition of informa- tion technology is a simplified, clear, and under- standable process that specifically addresses the management of risk, incremental acquisitions, and the need to incorporate commercial infor- mation technology in a timely manner. (Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1252, § 11704; renumbered § 11703, Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, § 825(c)(2), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 11704 .......... 40:1461. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LII, § 5201, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 689. Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 11703 was renumbered section 11702 of this title. AMENDMENTS 2002—Pub. L. 107–314 renumbered section 11704 of this title as this section. [§ 11704. Renumbered § 11703] SUBTITLE IV—APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Chapter Sec. 141. GENERAL PROVISIONS ................... 14101 143. APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COM- MISSION ............................................ 14301 145. SPECIAL APPALACHIAN PRO- GRAMS ............................................... 14501 147. MISCELLANEOUS .............................. 14701 CHAPTER 141—GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 14101. Findings and purposes. 14102. Definitions. § 14101. Findings and purposes (a) 1965 FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.— (1) FINDINGS.—Congress finds and declares that the Appalachian region of the United States, while abundant in natural resources and rich in potential, lags behind the rest of the Nation in its economic growth and that its people have not shared properly in the Na- tion’s prosperity. The region’s uneven past de- velopment, with its historical reliance on a few basic industries and a marginal agri- culture, has failed to provide the economic base that is a vital prerequisite for vigorous, self-sustaining growth. State and local govern- ments and the people of the region understand their problems and have been working, and will continue to work, purposefully toward their solution. Congress recognizes the com- prehensive report of the President’s Appa- lachian Regional Commission documenting these findings and concludes that regionwide development is feasible, desirable, and ur- gently needed. (2) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of this sub- title to assist the region in meeting its special problems, to promote its economic develop- ment, and to establish a framework for joint federal and state efforts toward providing the basic facilities essential to its growth and at- tacking its common problems and meeting its common needs on a coordinated and concerted regional basis. The public investments made in the region under this subtitle shall be con- centrated in areas where there is a significant potential for future growth and where the ex- pected return on public dollars invested will be the greatest. States will be responsible for recommending local and state projects within their borders that will receive assistance under this subtitle. As the region obtains the needed physical and transportation facilities and develops its human resources, Congress expects that the region will generate a diversi-