Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73not60
§2961 Study and Decision Aid
Title 15 › Chapter 56A— GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH › Subchapter III— GROWTH DECISION AID › § 2961
Summary
Secretary of Commerce must study how growth affects urban, suburban, and rural communities; produce a decision aid for state and local officials; consult other federal agencies as needed; send the aid to Congress by January 30, 1992; and notify officials it's available on request.
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Title 15, §2961
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(a)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)The Secretary of Commerce shall consult with other appropriate Federal departments and agencies as necessary in carrying out this section.
(c)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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15 U.S.C. § 2961
Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60