42 U.S.C. § 12655h | Preference for certain projects

(a)

In general

section 12655b of this titleIn the consideration of applications submitted under , 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)

Special rule

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

Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 199HNov. 16, 1990104 Stat. 3146 Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 101(a)Sept. 21, 1993107 Stat. 788 (, formerly § 129, , ; renumbered § 199I, renumbered § 199H, and amended , (e)(1), (7), (8)(B), , , 815, 816.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

section 12549 of this title Pub. L. 103–82, § 101(a)Section was formerly classified to prior to renumbering by .

Prior Provisions

section 199H of Pub. L. 101–610 section 12655g of this title Pub. L. 103–82, § 101(e)(8)(A)A prior was classified to prior to repeal by .

Amendments

Pub. L. 103–82, § 101(e)(1)1993—Subsec. (a). , (7), in introductory provisions, substituted “Corporation” for “Commission” and “section 12655b” for “section 12543”.

Pub. L. 103–82, § 101(e)(1)Subsec. (b). , substituted “Corporation” for “Commission”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1993 Amendment

Pub. L. 103–82Oct. 1, 1993section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82 section 1701 of Title 16Amendment by effective , see , set out as a note under , Conservation.