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§ 3154. Special impact areas
(a) In general
(b) ConditionsThe Secretary may make a designation under subsection (a) only after determining that—
(1) the project will fulfill a pressing need of the area; and
(2) the project will—
(A) be useful in alleviating or preventing conditions of excessive unemployment or underemployment; or
(B) assist in providing useful employment opportunities for the unemployed or underemployed residents in the area.
(c) Notification
(Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 214, as added Pub. L. 108–373, title II, § 209(a), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1763.)