42 U.S.C. § 12655h — Preference for certain projects
U.S.C. Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE 42 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 129 - NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE SUBCHAPTER I - NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM Division I - American Conservation and Youth Service Corps Sec. 12655h - Preference for certain projects From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov
§12655h. Preference for certain projects
(a) In general In the consideration of applications submitted under section 12655b of this title, the Corporation shall give preference to programs that— (1) will provide long-term benefits to the public; (2) will instill a work ethic and a sense of public service in the participants; (3) will be labor intensive, and involve youth operating in crews; (4) can be planned and initiated promptly; and (5) will enhance skills development and educational level and opportunities for the participants. (b) Special rule In the consideration of applications under this division the Corporation shall ensure the equitable treatment of both urban and rural areas.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, §199H, formerly §129, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3146; renumbered §199I, renumbered §199H, and amended Pub. L. 103–82, title I, §101(a), (e)(1), (7), (8)(B), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 788, 815, 816.)
Editorial Notes
Codification Section was formerly classified to section 12549 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–82, §101(a).
Prior Provisions A prior section 199H of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified to section 12655g of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, §101(e)(8)(A).
Amendments 1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–82, §101(e)(1), (7), in introductory provisions, substituted "Corporation" for "Commission" and "section 12655b" for "section 12543". Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–82, §101(e)(1), substituted "Corporation" for "Commission".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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.