42 U.S.C. § 3132 — Cooperation of Federal agencies

Page 5849 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 3133 AMENDMENTS 2004—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–373, § 103(1), substituted ‘‘multi-State regional organizations, and nonprofit or- ganizations’’ for ‘‘and multi-State regional organiza- tions’’ in introductory provisions. Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 108–373, § 103(2), struck out ‘‘ad- joining’’ before ‘‘States’’ in two places. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title. § 3132. Cooperation of Federal agencies In accordance with applicable laws and subject to the availability of appropriations, each Fed- eral agency shall exercise its powers, duties and functions, and shall cooperate with the Sec- retary, in such manner as will assist the Sec- retary in carrying out this subchapter. (Pub. L. 89–136, title I, § 102, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3601.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 3132, Pub. L. 89–136, title I, § 102, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 554; Pub. L. 93–423, § 2, Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1158; Pub. L. 94–487, title I, § 104, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2331; Pub. L. 96–88, title V, § 509(b), Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 695; Pub. L. 96–506, § 1(1), Dec. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 2745, authorized grants for operation of health projects, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a). Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title. § 3133. Coordination (a) In general The Secretary shall coordinate activities re- lating to the preparation and implementation of comprehensive economic development strategies under this chapter with Federal agencies car- rying out other Federal programs, States, eco- nomic development districts, Indian tribes, and other appropriate planning and development or- ganizations. (b) Meetings (1) In general To carry out subsection (a), or for any other purpose relating to economic development ac- tivities, the Secretary may convene meetings with Federal agencies, State and local govern- ments, economic development districts, Indian tribes, and other appropriate planning and de- velopment organizations. (2) Regional commissions (A) In general In addition to meetings described in para- graph (1), not later than 1 year after Janu- ary 4, 2025, and not less frequently than every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall convene a meeting with the Regional Com- missions in furtherance of subsection (a). (B) Attendees The attendees for a meeting convened under this paragraph shall consist of— (i) the Secretary, acting through the As- sistant Secretary of Commerce for Eco- nomic Development, serving as Chair; (ii) the Federal Cochairpersons of the Regional Commissions, or their designees; and (iii) the State Cochairpersons of the Re- gional Commissions, or their designees. (C) Purpose The purposes of a meeting convened under this paragraph shall include— (i) to enhance coordination between the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions in carrying out economic development programs; (ii) to reduce duplication of efforts by the Economic Development Administra- tion and the Regional Commissions in car- rying out economic development pro- grams; (iii) to develop best practices and strate- gies for fostering regional economic devel- opment; and (iv) any other purposes as determined appropriate by the Secretary. (D) Report Where applicable and pursuant to subpara- graph (C), not later than 1 year after a meet- ing under this paragraph, the Secretary shall prepare and make publicly available a report detailing, at a minimum— (i) the planned actions by the Economic Development Administration and the Re- gional Commissions to enhance coordina- tion or reduce duplication of efforts and a timeline for implementing those actions; and (ii) any best practices and strategies de- veloped. (Pub. L. 89–136, title I, § 103, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3601; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title I, § 104, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1759; Pub. L. 118–272, div. B, title II, § 2212, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3178.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 3133, Pub. L. 89–136, title I, § 103, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 554, set limitation on funds which could be expended in any one State, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a). A prior section 3134, Pub. L. 89–136, title I, § 104, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 554, related to the ineligibility of Appa- lachian region projects for appropriations under this subchapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94–188, title I, § 123, Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1086. Prior sections 3135 to 3137 were repealed by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a). Section 3135, Pub. L. 89–136, title I, § 105, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 554; Pub. L. 91–123, title III, § 301(2), Nov. 25, 1969, 83 Stat. 219; Pub. L. 91–304, § 1(a), July 6, 1970, 84 Stat. 375; Pub. L. 92–65, title I, § 103, Aug. 5, 1971, 85 Stat. 166; Pub. L. 93–46, § 1, June 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 96; Pub. L. 93–423, § 1, Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1158; Pub. L.