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 100 STAT. 3074

PUBLIC LAW 99-551—OCT. 27, 1986

and constructive volunteer service in connection with the satisfaction of course-work while attending such institutions. Volunteer service under this part is conducted in agencies, institutions, and situations where the application of human talent and dedication may assist in the solution of poverty and poverty-related problems and secure and exploit opportunities for self-advancement by individuals experiencing such problems.". SEC. 6. SERVICES TO INDIANS. 42 USC 4992.

(a) SPECIAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS.—Section 122(a)(1) of the Act is

amended by inserting "(including Indian reservations)" after "rural areas". 42 USC 5061.

State and local governments. Alaska.

43 USC 1601 note.

(b) DEFINITIONS.—Section 421 of the Act is amended—

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(1) by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (3); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (4) and inserting "; and"; and (3) by adding the following paragraph: "(5) the terms 'public agencies or organizations' and 'Federal, State, or local agencies' shall include any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community (including any Alaskan native village or regional village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settle' ' ment Act) which is recognized by the United States or the State in which it resides as eligible for special programs and services provided to Indians because of their status as Indians.". SEC. 7. VOLUNTEERS SERVING WITHOUT STIPEND.

42 USC 5011.

Regulations.

Regulations.

Grants. Contracts.

(a) VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROJECTS.—(1) Section 211 of the Act is amended— (A) in the first sentence of subsection (d) by inserting "lowincome" after "provide to", and (B) by adding at the end thereof the following: "(fKl)(A) Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), individuals who are not low-income persons may serve as volunteers under this part, in accordance with such regulations as the Director shall issue, if such individuals serve without receiving any allowance, stipend, or other financial support under this part except reimbursement for transportation, meals, and out-of-pocket expenses incident to serving under this part. "(B) The regulations issued by the Director to carry out this part (other than any regulations relating to allowances, stipends, and other financial support authorized by subsection (d) to be paid under this part to low-income persons) shall apply to all volunteers under this part, without regard to whether such volunteers are eligible to receive a stipend under subsection (d). "(C) Individuals who are not low-income persons may not serve as volunteers under this part in any community in which there are volunteers serving under part A of this title. "(2)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), each recipient of a grant or contract to carry out a project under this part shall give equal treatment to all volunteers who participate in such project, without regard to whether such volunteers are eligible to receive a stipend under subsection (d). "(B) An individual who is not a low-income person may not become a volunteer under this part if allowing such individual to become a volunteer under this part would prevent a low-income

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