42 U.S.C. § 12616 — Training

Page 8357 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 12616 PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 12615, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 164, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3159; Pub. L. 102–384, § 4, Oct. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 1455, related to evaluation reports on Peace Corps and VISTA demonstration programs, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(a). A prior section 155 of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified to section 12591 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82. AMENDMENTS 2009—Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(1), amended section catch- line generally. Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(2), substituted ‘‘Na- tional Civilian Community Corps Program’’ for ‘‘Civil- ian Community Corps Demonstration Program’’ and ‘‘the National Civilian Community Corps shall’’ for ‘‘the Civilian Community Corps shall’’. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(3)(A), amended head- ing generally. Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(3)(B), inserted ‘‘National’’ before ‘‘Civilian Community Corps’’. Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(3)(C), substituted ‘‘campus director of the appropriate campus’’ for ‘‘su- perintendent of the appropriate camp’’. Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(3)(D), added par. (4). Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(4)(A), amended head- ing generally. Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(4)(B), amended heading generally and substituted ‘‘in campuses’’ for ‘‘in camps’’, ‘‘Corps campus’’ for ‘‘Corps camp’’, and ‘‘in the campuses’’ for ‘‘in the camps’’. Subsec. (d)(2), (3). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(4)(C), amended pars. (2) and (3) generally. Prior to amendment, pars. (2) and (3) related to camp superintendents and eligible sites for camps, respectively. Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(5), amended heading generally and substituted ‘‘campuses are cost effective and are distributed’’ for ‘‘camps are distributed’’ and ‘‘rural areas such that each Corps unit in a region can be easily deployed for disaster and emergency response to such region.’’ for ‘‘rural areas in various regions throughout the United States.’’ Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(6)(A), substituted ‘‘campus director’’ for ‘‘superintendent’’ and, in two places, substituted ‘‘campus’’ for ‘‘camp’’. Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(6)(B)(i), sub- stituted ‘‘campus director of a campus’’ for ‘‘super- intendent of a camp’’ in introductory provisions. Subsec. (f)(2)(A). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(6)(B)(ii), sub- stituted ‘‘campus to another unit or campus’’ for ‘‘camp to another unit or camp’’, ‘‘campus director’’ for ‘‘superintendent’’, ‘‘campus director’s campus’’ for ‘‘su- perintendent’s camp’’, and ‘‘that unit or campus’’ for ‘‘that unit or camp’’. Subsec. (f)(2)(B). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(6)(B)(iii), sub- stituted ‘‘campus director’’ for ‘‘superintendent’’. Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1505(6)(C), substituted ‘‘campus director’’ for ‘‘camp superintendent’’. 1994—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103–304 substituted ‘‘camps’’ for ‘‘Corps’’ in heading. 1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–82, § 403(b), substituted ‘‘Director’’ for ‘‘Director of the Civilian Community Corps’’. Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(e)(2)(C)(i), substituted ‘‘section 12619(c)(1)’’ for ‘‘section 12653h(c)(1)’’. Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(e)(2)(C)(ii), sub- stituted ‘‘section 12619(c)(2)’’ for ‘‘section 12653h(c)(2)’’. Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(e)(2)(C)(iii), sub- stituted ‘‘section 12622(a)(3)’’ for ‘‘section 12653k(a)(3)’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2009 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 111–13 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as a note under section 4950 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1993 AMENDMENT Amendment by section 104(b), (e)(2)(C) of Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation. § 12616. Training (a) Common curriculum Each member of the National Civilian Commu- nity Corps shall be provided with between three and six weeks of training that includes a com- prehensive service-learning curriculum designed to promote team building, discipline, leadership, work, training, citizenship, and physical condi- tioning. The Director shall ensure that, to the extent practicable, each member of the Corps is trained in CPR, first aid, and other skills re- lated to disaster preparedness and response. (b) Advanced service training (1) National service program Members of the Corps participating in the national service program shall receive ad- vanced training in basic, project-specific skills that the members will use in performing their community service projects, including a focus on energy conservation, environmental stew- ardship or conservation, infrastructure im- provement, urban and rural development, or disaster preparedness needs, as appropriate. (2) Summer national service program Members of the Corps participating in the summer national service program shall not re- ceive advanced training referred to in para- graph (1) but, to the extent practicable, may receive other training. (c) Training personnel (1) In general Members of the cadre appointed under sec- tion 12619(c)(2) of this title shall provide the training for the members of the Corps, includ- ing, as appropriate, advanced service training and ongoing training throughout the mem- bers’ periods of agreed service. (2) Coordination with other entities Members of the cadre may provide, either di- rectly or through grants, contracts, or cooper- ative agreements, the advanced service train- ing referred to in subsection (b)(1) in coordina- tion with vocational or technical schools, other employment and training providers, ex- isting youth service programs, other qualified individuals, or organizations with expertise in training youth, including disadvantaged youth, in the skills described in such sub- section. (d) Facilities The training may be provided at installations and other facilities of the Department of De- fense, and at National Guard facilities, identi- fied under section 12622(c) of this title. (Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 156, formerly § 195E, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2525; renumbered § 156 and amended Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(b), (e)(2)(D), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 840, 847; Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1506, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1524.) Page 8358 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 12617 Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 12653e of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(b). PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 156 of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified to section 12601 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(a). AMENDMENTS 2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1506(1), inserted ‘‘National’’ before ‘‘Civilian Community Corps’’ and in- serted at end ‘‘The Director shall ensure that, to the extent practicable, each member of the Corps is trained in CPR, first aid, and other skills related to disaster preparedness and response.’’ Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1506(2), inserted before period at end ‘‘, including a focus on energy conserva- tion, environmental stewardship or conservation, infra- structure improvement, urban and rural development, or disaster preparedness needs, as appropriate’’. Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1506(3), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: ‘‘Members of the cadre may provide the advanced serv- ice training referred to in subsection (b)(1) of this sec- tion in coordination with vocational or technical schools, other employment and training providers, ex- isting youth service programs, or other qualified indi- viduals.’’ Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1506(4), substituted ‘‘sec- tion 12622(c)’’ for ‘‘section 12622(a)(3)’’. 1993—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(e)(2)(D)(i), substituted ‘‘section 12619(c)(2)’’ for ‘‘section 12653h(c)(2)’’. Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(e)(2)(D)(ii), sub- stituted ‘‘section 12622(a)(3)’’ for ‘‘section 12653k(a)(3)’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2009 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 111–13 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as a note under section 4950 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1993 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation. § 12617. Service projects (a) Project requirements The service projects carried out by the Na- tional Civilian Community Corps shall— (1) meet an identifiable public need, with specific emphasis on projects in support of in- frastructure improvement, energy conserva- tion, and urban and rural development; (2) emphasize the performance of community service activities that provide meaningful community benefits and opportunities for service-learning and skills development; (3) to the maximum extent practicable, en- courage work to be accomplished in teams of diverse individuals working together; and (4) include continued education and training in various technical fields. (b) Project proposals (1) Development of proposals (A) Specific executive departments Upon the establishment of the Program, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Secretary of En- ergy, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Chief of the Forest Service shall develop proposals for Corps projects pursuant to guidance which the Director shall prescribe. (B) Other sources Other public and private organizations and agencies, including community-based enti- ties and representatives of local commu- nities in the vicinity of a Corps campus, may develop proposals for projects for a Corps campus. Corps members shall also be encour- aged to identify projects for the Corps. (2) Consultation requirements The process for developing project proposals under paragraph (1) shall include consultation with the Corporation, representatives of local communities, State Commissions, and persons involved in other youth service programs. (c) Project selection, organization, and perform- ance (1) Selection The campus director of a Corps campus shall select the projects to be performed by the members of the Corps assigned to the units in that campus. The campus director shall select projects from among the projects proposed or identified pursuant to subsection (b). (2) Innovative local arrangements for project performance The Director shall encourage campus direc- tors to negotiate with representatives of local communities, to the extent practicable, inno- vative arrangements for the performance of projects. The arrangements may provide for cost-sharing and the provision by the commu- nities of in-kind support and other support. (Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 157, formerly § 195F, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2526; renumbered § 157 and amended Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(b), title IV, §§ 402(b)(2), 403(b), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 840, 919, 920; Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1507, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1524.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 12653f of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(b). PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 157 of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified to section 12602 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(a). AMENDMENTS 2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1507(1)(A), inserted ‘‘National’’ before ‘‘Civilian Community Corps’’ in in- troductory provisions. Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1507(1)(B), inserted ‘‘, with specific emphasis on projects in support of in- frastructure improvement, energy conservation, and urban and rural development’’ before semicolon at end.