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§6507 Authorization of Appropriations; Federal Financial Assistance for Increased Municipal Services and Facilities in Communities Located on or Near Reserve Resulting From Authorized Exploration and Study Activities

Title 42 › CHAPTER 78 — NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE IN ALASKA › § 6507

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

The federal government can provide whatever money is needed to the Interior Department to carry out this chapter. If the Secretary of the Interior finds that exploration and study work allowed here is directly causing a sudden, large rise in local demand for services in towns on or near the reserve, and that those towns would face an unfair, heavy cost, the Secretary may help pay for the extra services and facilities. The help must be given through existing federal programs, and the Secretary must talk with the federal agency leaders responsible for the types of services being funded.

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Title 42, §6507

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(a)There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of the Interior such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(b)If the Secretary of the Interior determines that there is an immediate and substantial increase in the need for municipal services and facilities in communities located on or near the reserve as a direct result of the exploration and study activities authorized by this chapter and that an unfair and excessive financial burden will be incurred by such communities as a result of the increased need for such services and facilities, then he is authorized to assist such communities in meeting the costs of providing increased municipal services and facilities. The Secretary of the Interior shall carry out the provisions of this section through existing Federal programs and he shall consult with the heads of the departments or agencies of the Federal Government concerned with the type of services and facilities for which financial assistance is being made available.

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42 U.S.C. § 6507

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102