§2009bb–3 Supplements to Federal grant programs

Summary

Allows the Authority, with the Federal cochairperson’s approval, to raise the federal share of a regional project’s cost up to 90 percent (except as explained in section 2009bb–5(b)). The extra federal money must come from funds available under this subchapter. Congress found some States and local communities can’t use federal grants fully because they lack matching money or the federal program has no funds. Before any federal money is paid under this rule, the federal official who runs the grant program must certify that the project follows the program’s rules (except for the increased share) and would qualify for funding if money were available. The Authority’s approvals under section 2009bb–8 are controlling and federal agencies must accept them. Any reports or paperwork normally sent to the head of the federal agency for the project must be accepted by the Federal cochairperson.