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[CITE: 42USC3131]

 
                 TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
 
            CHAPTER 38--PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
 
    SUBCHAPTER I--ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS COOPERATION AND 
                              COORDINATION
 
Sec. 3131. Establishment of economic development partnerships


(a) In general

    In providing assistance under this subchapter, the Secretary shall 
cooperate with States and other entities to ensure that, consistent with 
national objectives, Federal programs are compatible with and further 
the objectives of State, regional, and local economic development plans 
and comprehensive economic development strategies.

(b) Technical assistance

    The Secretary may provide such technical assistance to States, 
political subdivisions of States, sub-State regional organizations 
(including organizations that cross State boundaries), and multi-State 
regional organizations as the Secretary determines is appropriate to--
        (1) alleviate economic distress;
        (2) encourage and support public-private partnerships for the 
    formation and improvement of economic development strategies that 
    sustain and promote economic development across the United States; 
    and
        (3) promote investment in infrastructure and technological 
    capacity to keep pace with the changing global economy.

(c) Intergovernmental review

    The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to ensure that 
appropriate State and local government agencies have been given a 
reasonable opportunity to review and comment on proposed projects under 
this subchapter that the Secretary determines may have a significant 
direct impact on the economy of the area.

(d) Cooperation agreements

                           (1) In general

        The Secretary may enter into a cooperation agreement with any 2 
    or more adjoining States, or an organization of any 2 or more 
    adjoining States, in support of effective economic development.

                          (2) Participation

        Each cooperation agreement shall provide for suitable 
    participation by other governmental and nongovernmental entities 
    that are representative of significant interests in and perspectives 
    on economic development in an area.

(Pub. L. 89-136, title I, Sec. 101, as added Pub. L. 105-393, title I, 
Sec. 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3600.)


                            Prior Provisions

    A prior section 3131, Pub. L. 89-136, title I, Sec. 101, Aug. 26, 
1965, 79 Stat. 552; Pub. L. 91-123, title III, Sec. 301(1), Nov. 25, 
1969, 83 Stat. 219; Pub. L. 92-65, title I, Sec. 102, Aug. 5, 1971, 85 
Stat. 166; Pub. L. 94-487, title I, Sec. 103, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 
2331, authorized direct and supplementary grants, prior to repeal by 
Pub. L. 105-393, Sec. 102(a).

                  Section Referred to in Other Sections

    This section is referred to in section 3338 of this title.
