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Page 326
TITLE 48—TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
§ 1934
1 See References in Text note below.
contain a subsec. (l). For complete classification of this
Act to the Code, see Tables.
The Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 and Pub-
lic Law 99–239, referred to in subsecs. (f), (g), and (i), is
Pub. L. 99–239, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1770, as amended,
which is classified principally to part A of subchapter
I of this chapter and chapter 19 (§ 2001 et seq.) of this
title. For complete classification of this Act to the
Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1901 of
this title and Tables.
Public Law 99–177, referred to in subsec. (f), is Pub. L.
99–177, Dec. 12, 1985, 99 Stat. 1037, as amended. For com-
plete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Public Law 99–366, referred to in subsec. (f), is Pub. L.
99–366, July 31, 1986, 100 Stat. 773. For complete classi-
fication of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
The Compact of Free Association, referred to in sub-
secs. (g) and (i), probably means the Compact of Free
Association between the Government of the United
States and the Governments of the Marshall Islands
and the Federated States of Micronesia, which is con-
tained in section 201 of Pub. L. 99–239, set out as a note
under section 1901 of this title.
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly set out as a note under section
1681 of this title.
Section is comprised of section 104 of Pub. L. 99–658.
Subsec. (c) of section 104 of Pub. L. 99–658 amended sec-
tion 1905 of this title. Subsec. (j)(1) and (2) of section 104
of Pub. L. 99–658 amended sections 460ff–3 and 460ff–5 of
Title 16, Conservation.
AMENDMENTS
2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–181 designated existing
provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
1989—Subsec. (e). Pu
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Page 326
TITLE 48—TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
§ 1934
1 See References in Text note below.
contain a subsec. (l). For complete classification of this
Act to the Code, see Tables.
The Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 and Pub-
lic Law 99–239, referred to in subsecs. (f), (g), and (i), is
Pub. L. 99–239, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1770, as amended,
which is classified principally to part A of subchapter
I of this chapter and chapter 19 (§ 2001 et seq.) of this
title. For complete classification of this Act to the
Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1901 of
this title and Tables.
Public Law 99–177, referred to in subsec. (f), is Pub. L.
99–177, Dec. 12, 1985, 99 Stat. 1037, as amended. For com-
plete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Public Law 99–366, referred to in subsec. (f), is Pub. L.
99–366, July 31, 1986, 100 Stat. 773. For complete classi-
fication of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
The Compact of Free Association, referred to in sub-
secs. (g) and (i), probably means the Compact of Free
Association between the Government of the United
States and the Governments of the Marshall Islands
and the Federated States of Micronesia, which is con-
tained in section 201 of Pub. L. 99–239, set out as a note
under section 1901 of this title.
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly set out as a note under section
1681 of this title.
Section is comprised of section 104 of Pub. L. 99–658.
Subsec. (c) of section 104 of Pub. L. 99–658 amended sec-
tion 1905 of this title. Subsec. (j)(1) and (2) of section 104
of Pub. L. 99–658 amended sections 460ff–3 and 460ff–5 of
Title 16, Conservation.
AMENDMENTS
2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–181 designated existing
provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
1989—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 101–219 amended subsec. (e)
generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (e) read as fol-
lows: ‘‘Neither the Secretary of the Treasury nor any
other officer or agent of the United States shall pay or
transfer any portion of the sums and amounts payable
to the Government of Palau pursuant to this joint reso-
lution to any party other than the Government of
Palau. The provisions of section 174(a) of the Compact
shall apply with respect to any action based on a con-
tract or debt related to any electrical generating plant
or related facilities entered into or incurred by Palau
prior to the date of enactment of this joint resolution.’’
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
CHANGE OF NAME
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of House of
Representatives changed to Committee on Natural Re-
sources of House of Representatives by House Resolu-
tion No. 5, One Hundred Third Congress, Jan. 5, 1993.
§ 1934. Jurisdiction
(a) Maritime and territorial jurisdiction
With respect to section 321 of the Compact of
Free Association and its related agreements, the
jurisdictional provisions set forth in subsection
(b) of this section shall apply only to the citi-
zens and nationals of the United States and
aliens lawfully admitted to the United States
for permanent residence who are in Palau.
(b) Defense sites
The defense sites of the United States estab-
lished in Palau in accordance with the Compact
of Free Association and its related agreements
are within the special maritime and territorial
jurisdiction of the United States as set forth in
section 7, title 18.
(c) Offenses
(1) Any person referred to in subsection (a) of
this section who within or upon such defense
sites is guilty of any act or omission which, al-
though not made punishable by any enactment
of Congress, would be punishable if committed
or omitted within the jurisdiction of the terri-
tory of Guam by the laws thereof, in force at the
time of such act or omission, shall be guilty of
a like offense and subject to a like punishment.
(2) The District Court of Guam shall have ju-
risdiction to try all criminal offenses against
the United States, including the laws of Guam
made applicable to the defense sites in Palau by
virtue of subsection (c)(1) of this section, com-
mitted by any person referred to in subsection
(a) of this section.
(3) The District Court of Guam may appoint
one or more magistrate judges for the defense
sites in Palau. Such Magistrate Judges shall
have the power and the status of Magistrate
Judges appointed pursuant to chapter 43, title
28: Provided however, That such Magistrate
Judges shall have the power to try persons ac-
cused of, and sentence persons convicted of,
petty offenses, as defined in section 1(3),1 title
18, including violations of regulations for the
maintenance of peace, order, and health issued
by the Commanding Officer on such defense
sites, without being subject to the restrictions
provided for in section 3401(b), title 18.
(Pub. L. 99–658, title II, § 202, Nov. 14, 1986, 100
Stat. 3704; Pub. L. 101–650, title III, § 321, Dec. 1,
1990, 104 Stat. 5117.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Compact of Free Association, referred to in sub-
secs. (a) and (b), is the Compact of Free Association be-
tween the United States and the Government of Palau,
which is contained in section 201 of Pub. L. 99–658, set
out as a note under section 1931 of this title.
Section 1 of title 18, referred to in subsec. (c)(3), was
repealed by Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 218(a)(1), Oct. 12,
1984, 98 Stat. 2027.
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly set out as a note under section
1681 of this title.
Section was enacted as part of title II of Pub. L.
99–658, not as part of title I of Pub. L. 99–658 which com-
prises this part.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
CHANGE OF NAME
Words ‘‘magistrate judges’’ and ‘‘Magistrate Judges’’
substituted for ‘‘magistrates’’ and ‘‘Magistrates’’, re-
spectively, wherever appearing in subsec. (c)(3) pursu-
ant to section 321 of Pub. L. 101–650, set out as a note
under section 631 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial
Procedure.
PART B—IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPACT
§ 1951. Entry into force of Compact
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
101(d)(1)(B) of Public Law 99–658 [48 U.S.C.
1931(d)(1)(B)], entry into force of the Compact of
Free Association between the United States and
Palau (set forth in title II of Public Law 99–658
and hereafter in this joint resolution referred to
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**(a) Approval** The Compact of Free Association set forth in title II of this joint resolution between the United States and the Government of Palau is hereby approved, and Congress hereby consents to the agreements as set forth on pages 154 through 405 of House Document 99–193 of April 9, 1986 (hereafter in this joint resolution referred to as subsidiary or related agreements), as they relate to such Government. Subject to the provisions of this joint resolution, the President is authorized to agree, in accordance with section 411 of the Compact, to an effective date for and thereafter to implement such Compact, having taken into account any procedures with respect to the United Nations for termination of the Trusteeship Agreement.
**(b) Reference to Compact** Any reference in this joint resolution to the “Compact” shall be treated as a reference to the Compact of Free Association set forth in title II of this joint resolution.
**(c) Amendment, change, or termination of Compact and certain agreements**
(1) Mutual agreement by the Government of the United States as provided in the Compact which results in amendment, change, or termination of all or any part thereof shall be affected only by Act of Congress and no unilateral action by the Government of the United States provided for in the Compact, and having such result, may be effected other than by Act of Congress.
(2) The provisions of paragraph (1) shall apply—
(A) to all actions of the Government of the United States under the Compact including, but not limited to, actions taken pursuant to sections 431, 432, 441, or 442;
(B) to any amendment, change, or termination in any agreement that may be concluded at any time between the Government of the United States and the Government of Palau regarding friends
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TITLE 48—TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
§ 1921h
(Pub. L. 108–188, title I, § 108, Dec. 17, 2003, 117
Stat. 2755; Pub. L. 113–128, title V, § 512(g)(2),
July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1708.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, re-
ferred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 113–128, July 22, 2014,
128 Stat. 1425. Subtitle C of title I of the Act is classi-
fied generally to part C (§ 3191 et seq.) of subchapter I
of chapter 32 of Title 29, Labor. For complete classifica-
tion of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set
out under section 3101 of Title 29 and Tables.
The joint resolution of January 14, 1986 (Public Law
99–239), referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is Pub. L. 99–239,
Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1770, known as the Compact of
Free Association Act of 1985, which is classified prin-
cipally to part A of this subchapter and chapter 19
(§ 2001 et seq.) of this title. Title IV of the joint resolu-
tion is set out as a note under section 1901 of this title.
For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
Short Title note set out under section 1901 of this title
and Tables.
AMENDMENTS
2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–128, § 512(g)(2), sub-
stituted ‘‘subtitle C of title I of the Workforce Innova-
tion and Opportunity Act (relating to Job Corps)’’ for
‘‘subtitle C of title I of the Workforce Investment Act
of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2881 et seq.; relating to Job Corps)’’.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2014 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 113–128 effective on the first
day of the first full program year after July 22, 2014
(July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out
as an Effective Date note under section 3101 of Title 29,
Labor.
§ 1921h. Authorization and co
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**(a) Maritime and territorial jurisdiction** With respect to section 321 of the Compact of Free Association and its related agreements, the jurisdictional provisions set forth in subsection (b) of this section shall apply only to the citizens and nationals of the United States and aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence who are in Palau.
**(b) Defense sites** The defense sites of the United States established in Palau in accordance with the Compact of Free Association and its related agreements are within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States as set forth in section 7, title 18.
**(c) Offenses**
(1) Any person referred to in subsection (a) of this section who within or upon such defense sites is guilty of any act or omission which, although not made punishable by any enactment of Congress, would be punishable if committed or omitted within the jurisdiction of the territory of Guam by the laws thereof, in force at the time of such act or omission, shall be guilty of a like offense and subject to a like punishment.
(2) The District Court of Guam shall have jurisdiction to try all criminal offenses against the United States, including the laws of Guam made applicable to the defense sites in Palau by virtue of subsection (c)(1) of this section, committed by any person referred to in subsection (a) of this section.
(3) The District Court of Guam may appoint one or more magistrate judges for the defense sites in Palau. Such Magistrate Judges shall have the power and the status of Magistrate Judges appointed pursuant to chapter 43, title 28: Provided however, That such Magistrate Judges shall have the power to try persons accused of, and sentence persons convicted of, petty offenses, as defined in section 1(3
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