Title 15, Commerce and TradeRelease 119-110
§2961 Study and Decision Aid
Title 15 › CHAPTER 56A — GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH › SUBCHAPTER III — GROWTH DECISION AID › § 2961
Summary
The Secretary of Commerce must study how growth and development affect cities, suburbs, and rural communities. From that study, the Secretary must create a decision guide to help State and local officials plan and manage growth while keeping their community’s character. The Secretary must work with other federal agencies as needed. The guide and a report must be sent to Congress by January 30, 1992, and State and local authorities must be told it is available on request.
Full Legal Text
Title 15, §2961
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(a)Study of consequences of community growth and development; decision aid to assist State and local authorities in managing development
The Secretary of Commerce shall conduct a study of the implications and potential consequences of growth and development on urban, suburban, and rural communities. Based upon the findings of the study, the Secretary shall produce a decision aid to assist State and local authorities in planning and managing urban, suburban, and rural growth and development while preserving community character.
(b)Consultation with appropriate Federal departments and agencies
The Secretary of Commerce shall consult with other appropriate Federal departments and agencies as necessary in carrying out this section.
(c)Report
The Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the Congress a report containing the decision aid produced under subsection (a) no later than January 30, 1992. The Secretary shall notify appropriate State and local authorities that such decision aid is available on request.
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Citation
15 U.S.C. § 2961
Title 15, Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110