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- § 3131. Establishment of economic development partnerships
- § 3132. Cooperation of Federal agencies
- § 3133. Coordination
§ 3131. Establishment of economic development partnerships
(a) In general
(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), multi-State regional organizations, and nonprofit 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
(d) Cooperation agreements
(1) In general
(2) Participation
(Pub. L. 89–136, title I, § 101, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3600; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title I, § 103, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1759.)
§ 3132. Cooperation of Federal agencies
In accordance with applicable laws and subject to the availability of appropriations, each Federal agency shall exercise its powers, duties and functions, and shall cooperate with the Secretary, in such manner as will assist the Secretary in carrying out this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title I, § 102, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3601.)
§ 3133. Coordination
(a) In general
(b) Meetings
(1) In general
(2) Regional commissions
(A) In general
(B) Attendees
The attendees for a meeting convened under this paragraph shall consist of—
(i) the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, serving as Chair;
(ii) the Federal Cochairpersons of the Regional Commissions, or their designees; and
(iii) the State Cochairpersons of the Regional Commissions, or their designees.
(C) Purpose
The purposes of a meeting convened under this paragraph shall include—
(i) to enhance coordination between the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions in carrying out economic development programs;
(ii) to reduce duplication of efforts by the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions in carrying out economic development programs;
(iii) to develop best practices and strategies for fostering regional economic development; and
(iv) any other purposes as determined appropriate by the Secretary.
(D) Report
Where applicable and pursuant to subparagraph (C), not later than 1 year after a meeting under this paragraph, the Secretary shall prepare and make publicly available a report detailing, at a minimum—
(i) the planned actions by the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions to enhance coordination or reduce duplication of efforts and a timeline for implementing those actions; and
(ii) any best practices and strategies developed.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title I, § 103, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3601; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title I, § 104, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1759; Pub. L. 118–272, div. B, title II, § 2212, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3178.)