A prior section 6838, Puspan. L. 94–385, title III, § 309, Aug. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1149; Puspan. L. 97–35, title X, § 1041(a), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 621, related to consultations by Secretary with interested and affected groups in developing and promulgating voluntary performance standards and establishment of advisory committees, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 102–486, title I, § 101(a)(2), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2783.

For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Puspan. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.