20 U.S.C. § 3611 : US Code - Section 3611: Authorization of appropriations

Search 20 U.S.C. § 3611 : US Code - Section 3611: Authorization of appropriations

(a) Sums available during obligation period for asbestos detection
and asbestos hazards control loan programs
(1) There are authorized to be appropriated -
(A) for the asbestos detection program under section 3604 of
this title, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, and
for the succeeding fiscal year, a total of not more than
$22,500,000; and
(B) for the asbestos hazards control loan program under section
3605 of this title, not more than $75,000,000 for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 1981, and $75,000,000 for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 1982.
(2) Sums appropriated under paragraph (1) of this subsection
shall remain available for obligation until September 30, 1983.
(b) Programs automatically eligible for contingent extension
Programs under this chapter shall be considered automatically
eligible for the one-year contingent extension under section 1226a
(!1) of this title.
(c) Greatest financial need as basis for approval of applications
in case of insufficient funds
If funds appropriated to carry out this chapter are insufficient
to pay the total amount required to make all the grants and loans
authorized under this chapter, the Secretary shall establish
criteria to be used in determining which applicants for grants or
loans under this chapter have the greatest financial need for
receiving funds under this chapter and shall make determinations
regarding the approval of applications for such grants or loans in
accordance with such criteria.
(d) Authority of Secretary dependent on specific appropriations
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the
authority of the Secretary to enter into agreements, or to make
payments, under this chapter shall be effective for any fiscal year
only to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in
appropriation Acts.