49 U.S.C. § 6106 : US Code - Section 6106: Grants to States

Search 49 U.S.C. § 6106 : US Code - Section 6106: Grants to States

(a) In General. - The Secretary may make a grant of financial
assistance to a State that qualifies under section 6104(b) to
assist in improving -
(1) the overall quality and effectiveness of one-call
notification systems in the State;
(2) communications systems linking one-call notification
systems;
(3) location capabilities, including training personnel and
developing and using location technology;
(4) record retention and recording capabilities for one-call
notification systems;
(5) public information and education;
(6) participation in one-call notification systems; or
(7) compliance and enforcement under the State one-call
notification program.
(b) State Action Taken Into Account. - In making grants under
this section, the Secretary shall take into consideration the
commitment of each State to improving its State one-call
notification program, including legislative and regulatory actions
taken by the State after the date of enactment of this chapter.
(c) Funding for One-Call Notification Systems. - A State may
provide funds received under this section directly to any one-call
notification system in such State that substantially adopts the
best practices identified under section 6105.