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48 U.S.C. § 1961 — Submission of agreements
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TITLE 48—TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
§ 1961
(c) Availability of appropriation account
Funding provided in Public Law 101–121 under
the ‘‘Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands’’ ap-
propriation account shall remain available until
expended.
(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 111, Dec. 12, 1989, 103
Stat. 1873.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Compact, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is the
Compact of Free Association between 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 sec-
tion 1931 of this title.
For Oct. 1, 1994, as the date the Compact of Free As-
sociation with Palau entered into full force and effect,
referred to in subsecs. (a)(1), (2), (4) and (b), see Proc.
No. 6726, Sept. 27, 1994, 59 F.R. 49777, set out as a note
under section 1931 of this title.
Public Law 99–349, referred to in subsecs. (a)(5) and
(b), is Pub. L. 99–349, July 2, 1986, 100 Stat. 710. For com-
plete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Public Law 99–658, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L.
99–658, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3672, which is classified
generally to part A of this subchapter. For complete
classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Public Law 101–121, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub.
L. 101–121, Oct. 23, 1989, 103 Stat. 701. Provisions relat-
ing to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands appear
at 103 Stat. 717. For complete classification of this Act
to the Code, see Tables.
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly set out as a note under section
1681 of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
PALAU ROAD MAINTENANCE
Pub. L. 110–229, title VIII, § 808, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat.
874, provided that:
‘‘The Government o
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TITLE 48—TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
§ 1961
(c) Availability of appropriation account
Funding provided in Public Law 101–121 under
the ‘‘Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands’’ ap-
propriation account shall remain available until
expended.
(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 111, Dec. 12, 1989, 103
Stat. 1873.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Compact, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is the
Compact of Free Association between 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 sec-
tion 1931 of this title.
For Oct. 1, 1994, as the date the Compact of Free As-
sociation with Palau entered into full force and effect,
referred to in subsecs. (a)(1), (2), (4) and (b), see Proc.
No. 6726, Sept. 27, 1994, 59 F.R. 49777, set out as a note
under section 1931 of this title.
Public Law 99–349, referred to in subsecs. (a)(5) and
(b), is Pub. L. 99–349, July 2, 1986, 100 Stat. 710. For com-
plete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Public Law 99–658, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L.
99–658, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3672, which is classified
generally to part A of this subchapter. For complete
classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Public Law 101–121, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub.
L. 101–121, Oct. 23, 1989, 103 Stat. 701. Provisions relat-
ing to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands appear
at 103 Stat. 717. For complete classification of this Act
to the Code, see Tables.
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly set out as a note under section
1681 of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
PALAU ROAD MAINTENANCE
Pub. L. 110–229, title VIII, § 808, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat.
874, provided that:
‘‘The Government of the Republic of Palau may de-
posit the payment otherwise payable to the Govern-
ment of the United States under section 111 of Public
Law 101–219 (48 U.S.C. 1960) into a trust fund if—
‘‘(1) the earnings of the trust fund are expended
solely for maintenance of the road system con-
structed pursuant to section 212 of the Compact of
Free Association between the Government of the
United States of America and the Government of
Palau (48 U.S.C. 1931 note); and
‘‘(2) the trust fund is established and operated pur-
suant to an agreement entered into between the Gov-
ernment of the United States and the Government of
the Republic of Palau.’’
§ 1961. Submission of agreements
Any agreement concluded with the Govern-
ment of Palau pursuant to this joint resolution
including the agreement entitled ‘‘Agreement
Concerning Special Programs related to the
Entry into Force of the Compact of Free Asso-
ciation Between the Government of the United
States and the Government of the Republic of
Palau’’ signed on May 26, 1989, and any agree-
ment which would amend, change, or terminate
any such agreement, or portion thereof, shall be
submitted to the Congress and may not take ef-
fect until after 30 days after the date on which
such agreement is so submitted. An amendment
or agreement substituting or in addition to the
subsidiary agreement negotiated under section
212(a) of the Compact or its annex shall take ef-
fect only when approved by an Act of Congress.
(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 112, Dec. 12, 1989, 103
Stat. 1873.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
This joint resolution, referred to in text, is Pub. L.
101–219, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1870, which enacted this
part and sections 1846 and 1972 of this title, amended
sections 1615 and 1933 of this title and section 10251 of
Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement, and en-
acted provisions set out as a note under section 1905 of
Title 44, Public Printing and Documents. For complete
classification of this joint resolution to the Code, see
Tables.
The Compact, referred to in text, is the Compact of
Free Association between 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.
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly set out as a note under section
1681 of this title.
§ 1962. Transition funding
For the purposes of applying section 1905(c)(2)
of this title to Palau, the terms ‘‘fiscal year
1987’’, ‘‘fiscal year 1988’’, and ‘‘fiscal year 1989’’
in section 104(c) of Public Law 99–658 shall be
deemed to be the first, second, and third fiscal
years, respectively, beginning after the effective
date of the Compact.
(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 113, Dec. 12, 1989, 103
Stat. 1873.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
Section 104(c) of Public Law 99–658, referred to in
text, is section 104(c) of Pub. L. 99–658, title I, Nov. 14,
1986, 100 Stat. 3676, which amended section 1905 of this
title.
For Oct. 1, 1994, as the effective date of the Compact
of Free Association with Palau referred to in text, see
Proc. No. 6726, Sept. 27, 1994, 59 F.R. 49777, set out as a
note under section 1931 of this title.
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly set out as a note under section
1681 of this title.
SUBCHAPTER III—MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS
§ 1971. Transfer of surplus personal property
owned by United States
(a) Transfer to Northern Mariana Islands, Palau,
Marshall Islands, and Federated States of Mi-
cronesia
Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
subject to valid existing rights, and subject to
subsection (b) of this section, all right, title, and
interest of the Government of the United States
in personal property situated in the Trust Terri-
tory of the Pacific Islands and of the govern-
ment of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Is-
lands in personal property wherever located
shall be transferred, without reimbursement, by
a date not later than ninety days following ter-
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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) Fulfillment of United States obligations** The President is authorized to negotiate and conclude an agreement, including the obligation of United States funds, with the Government of Palau which shall provide the following:
(1) The sum of $28,000,000, adjusted by section 215 of the Compact at the time of its availability to Palau, shall be provided to Palau pursuant to section 211(b) of the Compact and upon entry into force of the Compact.
(2) Palau shall pay to the United States, on or before the 15th anniversary of the effective date of the Compact, an amount equal to the net economic cost to the United States of making available the section 211(b) funds in the manner specified in this subsection rather than as provided in section 211(b).
(3) Such economic cost shall reflect the time value of money and be determined using the rate determined for an equivalent loan by the Federal Financing Bank as of the date these funds are advanced, and using an inflation rate consistent with the determinations made under the provisions of section 215 of the Compact.
(4) If the Government of Palau has not paid such net economic costs to the United States by the 15th anniversary of the effective date of the Compact, then the United States shall be automatically paid such sums from the fund established under section 211(f) of the Compact.
(5) The provision of section 211(b) funds, as appropriated by Public Law 99–349 and pursuant to this subsection, shall be in fulfillment of all United States obligations under such section 211(b) of the Compact and shall be subject to section 236 of the Compact.
**(b) Adjustment and payment** Subject to the provisions of subsection (a) and upon the request of the Government of Palau, the sum of $28 million appropriated by Public Law 99–349
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TITLE 48—TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
§ 1960
1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘103’’.
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Compact, referred to in text, is the Compact of
Free Association between 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.
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly set out as a note under section
1681 of this title.
§ 1959. Agreements
(a) Effective date of certain agreements
An agreement between the United States and
the Government of the Republic of Palau con-
sistent with the agreements approved by Public
Law 101–62 (101 1 Stat. 162) shall take effect with-
out further authorization thirty days after sub-
mission to Congress.
(b) Extensions
The provisions of article IX, paragraph 5(a) of
the Agreement referred to in section 462(e) of
the Compact of Free Association as approved by
Public Law 99–239, and article IX, paragraph 5(a)
of the agreement referred to in section 462(f) of
the Compact of Free Association for Palau as
approved by Public Law 99–658, are extended, in
accordance with the terms thereof, until Octo-
ber 1, 1998, unless earlier terminated or further
extended by the laws of the United States.
(c) Authorization
Funding to implement the provisions of this
part, and for assistance to the central health
care facility and the prison in Palau, and the of-
fices of Public Auditor and Special Prosecutor
as proposed in the agreement entitled ‘‘Agree-
ment Concerning Special Programs related to
the Entry into Force of the Compact of Free As-
sociation Between the Government of the
United States and the Government of the Repub-
lic of Palau’’ signed on May 26, 1989, shall be
available pursuant to
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Any agreement concluded with the Government of Palau pursuant to this joint resolution including the agreement entitled “Agreement Concerning Special Programs related to the Entry into Force of the Compact of Free Association Between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Republic of Palau” signed on May 26, 1989, and any agreement which would amend, change, or terminate any such agreement, or portion thereof, shall be submitted to the Congress and may not take effect until after 30 days after the date on which such agreement is so submitted. An amendment or agreement substituting or in addition to the subsidiary agreement negotiated under section 212(a) of the Compact or its annex shall take effect only when approved by an Act of Congress.
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