§12655h — Title 42 The Public Health and Welfare | U.S. Code

Summary

The Corporation must give priority to five types of programs when it reviews applications. They are programs that give long-term public benefits; teach a strong work ethic and public service; are labor‑intensive with youth working in crews; can start quickly; and improve participants’ skills and education. The Corporation must also treat urban and rural areas fairly.

Title 42, §12655h

The Public Health and Welfare — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

(a)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)In the consideration of applications under this division the Corporation shall ensure the equitable treatment of both urban and rural areas.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

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 AmendmentAmendment 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.

§12655h Preference for Certain Projects