42 U.S.C. § 5197e — Authorization of appropriations and

Page 6469 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 5197h 1 See References in Text note below. § 5197e. Authorization of appropriations and transfers of funds (a) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the pro- visions of this subchapter. (b) Transfer authority Funds made available for the purposes of this subchapter may be allocated or transferred for any of the purposes of this subchapter, with the approval of the Director of the Office of Manage- ment and Budget, to any agency or government corporation designated to assist in carrying out this subchapter. Each such allocation or trans- fer shall be reported in full detail to the Con- gress within 30 days after such allocation or transfer. (Pub. L. 93–288, title VI, § 626, as added Pub. L. 103–337, div. C, title XXXIV, § 3411(a)(3), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3110.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS Provisions similar to those in this section were con- tained in section 2260 of the former Appendix to Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–337, § 3412(a). § 5197f. Relation to Atomic Energy Act of 1954 Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to alter or modify the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). (Pub. L. 93–288, title VI, § 627, as added Pub. L. 103–337, div. C, title XXXIV, § 3411(a)(3), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3110.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Atomic Energy Act of 1954, referred to in text, is act Aug. 1, 1946, ch. 724, as added by act Aug. 30, 1954, ch. 1073, § 1, 68 Stat. 919, which is classified principally to chapter 23 (§ 2011 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2011 of this title and Tables. PRIOR PROVISIONS Provisions similar to those in this section were con- tained in section 2262 of the former Appendix to Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–337, § 3412(a). § 5197g. Federal Bureau of Investigation Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize investigations of espionage, sabo- tage, or subversive acts by any persons other than personnel of the Federal Bureau of Inves- tigation. (Pub. L. 93–288, title VI, § 628, as added Pub. L. 103–337, div. C, title XXXIV, § 3411(a)(3), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3110.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS Provisions similar to those in this section were con- tained in section 2263 of the former Appendix to Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–337, § 3412(a). § 5197h. Minority emergency preparedness dem- onstration program (a) In general The Administrator shall establish a minority emergency preparedness demonstration program to research and promote the capacity of minor- ity communities to provide data, information, and awareness education by providing grants to or executing contracts or cooperative agree- ments with eligible nonprofit organizations to establish and conduct such programs. (b) Activities supported An eligible nonprofit organization may use a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement awarded under this section— (1) to conduct research into the status of emergency preparedness and disaster response awareness in African American and Hispanic households located in urban, suburban, and rural communities, particularly in those States and regions most impacted by natural and manmade disasters and emergencies; and (2) to develop and promote awareness of emergency preparedness education programs within minority communities, including devel- opment and preparation of culturally com- petent educational and awareness materials that can be used to disseminate information to minority organizations and institutions. (c) Eligible organizations A nonprofit organization is eligible to be awarded a grant, contract, or cooperative agree- ment under this section with respect to a pro- gram if the organization is a nonprofit organiza- tion that is described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such title, whose primary mission is to provide services to communities predominately popu- lated by minority citizens, and that can dem- onstrate a partnership with a minority-owned business enterprise or minority business located in a HUBZone (as defined in section 632(p) 1 of title 15) with respect to the program. (d) Use of funds A recipient of a grant, contract, or coopera- tive agreement awarded under this section may only use the proceeds of the grant, contract, or agreement to— (1) acquire expert professional services nec- essary to conduct research in communities predominately populated by minority citizens, with a primary emphasis on African American and Hispanic communities; (2) develop and prepare informational mate- rials to promote awareness among minority communities about emergency preparedness and how to protect their households and com- munities in advance of disasters; (3) establish consortia with minority na- tional organizations, minority institutions of higher education, and faith-based institutions to disseminate information about emergency preparedness to minority communities; and (4) implement a joint project with a minor- ity serving institution, including a part B in- stitution (as defined in section 1061(2) of title