Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
Chapter 56A — Global Change Research
§ 2961. Study and decision aid
Statutory text
Study of consequences of community growth and development; decision aid to assist State and local authorities in managing development
The Secretary of Commerce shall conduct a study of the implications and potential consequences of growth and development on urban, suburban, and rural communities. Based upon the findings of the study, the Secretary shall produce a decision aid to assist State and local authorities in planning and managing urban, suburban, and rural growth and development while preserving community character.
Consultation with appropriate Federal departments and agencies
The Secretary of Commerce shall consult with other appropriate Federal departments and agencies as necessary in carrying out this section.
Report
The Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the Congress a report containing the decision aid produced under subsection (a) no later than . The Secretary shall notify appropriate State and local authorities that such decision aid is available on request.
Legislative history
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Global Change Research Act of 1990
Pub. L. 101–606 title III § 301 · 104 Stat. 3096
Enacted · 15 U.S.C. § 2961
(Pub. L. 101–606, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3104.)
Source evidence
Code source credit
(Pub. L. 101–606, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3104.)Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 301. STUDY AND DECISION AID. (a) The Secretary of Commerce shall conduct a study of the implications and potential consequences of growth and development on urban, suburban, and rural communities. Based upon the findings of the study, the Secretary shall produce a decision aid to assist State and local authorities in planning and managing urban, suburban, and rural growth and development while preserving community character. (b) The Secretary of Commerce shall consult with other appropriate Federal departments and agencies as necessary in carrying out this section. (c) The Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the Congress a report containing the decision aid produced under subsection (a) no later than January 30, 1992. The Secretary shall notify appropriate State and local authorities that such decision aid is available on request.
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