§ 178h. Powers of Secretary of Commerce

Footnotes

1. 1 See References in Text note below.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1978

   Native Latex Commercialization and Economic Development Act of 1978

   Pub. L. 95–592 § 10 · 92 Stat. 2529

   Enacted · 7 U.S.C. § 178h

   Pub. L. 95–592, § 10, Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2533

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 95–592, § 10, Nov. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 2533

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 10. In carrying out the provisions of this section, the Secretary 7 USC 178h. of Commerce, acting through the Regional Commissions or otherwise, is authorized to— (a) make grants to States, education institutions, scientific Grants. organizations, and Indian tribes as defined in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93–638, 25 U.S.C. 450), and enter into contracts with such institutions and organizations and with industrial or engineering firms; (b) acquire the services of biologists, agronomists, foresters, geneticists, engineers, economists, and other personnel by contract or otherwise; (c) utilize the facilities of Federal and State institutions and other scientific laboratories; (d) establish and operate necessary facilities and pilot plants to carry out the continuous research, testing, development, and programing necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section; (e) acquire secret processes, technical data, invention, patent applications, patents, licenses, land and interests in land (including water rights), plants and facilities, and other property or rights by purchase, license, lease, or donation; and (f) foster and participate in regional, national, and international conferences relating to natural rubber manufacture.

2. 1984

   Pub. L. 98–284 § 10(1) · 98 Stat. 181

   1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 178h

      Pub. L. 98–284, § 10(1), (2), in provisions preceding cl. (a) substituted “this subchapter” for “this section”

   2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 178h

      Pub. L. 98–284, § 10(1), (2), in provisions preceding cl. (a) struck out “, acting through the Regional Commissions or otherwise,” after “the Secretary of Commerce”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 98–284, § 10(1), (2), in provisions preceding cl. (a) substituted “this subchapter” for “this section” and struck out “, acting through the Regional Commissions or otherwise,” after “the Secretary of Commerce”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) by striking out “the provisions of this section” and inserting in lieu thereof “the provisions of this Act”;

3. 1984

   Pub. L. 98–284 § 10(3) · 98 Stat. 181

   Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 178h

   Pub. L. 98–284, § 10(3), inserted “having expertise in native agricultural crops which could supply critical agricultural materials”

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Cl. (b). Pub. L. 98–284, § 10(3), inserted “having expertise in native agricultural crops which could supply critical agricultural materials”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (3) by inserting “having expertise in native agricultural crops which could supply critical agricultural materials” after “personnel” in clause (b); and

4. 1984

   Pub. L. 98–284 § 10(4) · 98 Stat. 181

   Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 178h

   Pub. L. 98–284, § 10(4), substituted “the activities authorized by this subchapter” for “natural rubber manufacture”

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Cl. (f). Pub. L. 98–284, § 10(4), substituted “the activities authorized by this subchapter” for “natural rubber manufacture”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (4) by striking out “natural rubber manufacture” in clause (f) and inserting in lieu thereof “the activities authorized by this Act”.

5 of 5 references resolved to an enrolled provision