Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 101 Part 1.djvu/991

 PUBLIC LAW 100-175—NOV. 29, 1987

101 STAT. 961

funds paid under this part to the tribal organization, including any funds paid by the tribal organization to a recipient of a grant or contract. "(b) For the purpose of any application submitted under this part, the tribal organization may develop its own population statistics, with certification from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in order to establish eligibility. "(c) The Commission shall approve any application which complies with the provisions of subsection (a). "(d) Whenever the Commissioner determines not to approve an application submitted under subsection (a) the Commission shall— "(1) state objections in writing to the tribal organization within 60 days after such decision; "(2) provide to the extent practicable technical assistance to the tribal organization to overcome such stated objections; and "(3) provide the tribal organization with a hearing, under such rules and regulations as the Commissioner may prescribe. "(e) Whenever the Commissioner approves an application of a tribal organization under this part, funds shall be awarded for not less than 12 months.

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"SURPLUS EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

"SEC. 615. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 42 USC 3057f. Secretary of the Interior through the Bureau of Indian Affairs shall make available surplus Indian educational facilities to tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations with tribal approval, for use as multipurpose senior centers. Such centers may be altered so as to provide extended care facilities, community center facilities, nutrition services, child care services, and other supportive services. "(b) Each eligible tribal organization desiring to take advantage of such surplus facilities shall submit an application to the Secretary of the Interior at such time and in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information, as the Secretary of the Interior determines to be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. "PART B—NATIVE HAWAIIAN PROGRAM

FINDINGS

"SEC. 621. The Congress finds the older Native Hawaiians— 42 USC 3057g. "(1) have a life expectancy 10 years less than any other ethnic group in the State of Hawaii; "(2) rank lowest on 9 of 11 standard health indicies for all ethnic groups in Hawaii; "(3) are often unaware of social services and do not know how to go about seeking such assistance; and "(4) live in poverty at a rate of 34 percent. ELIGIBILITY

"SEC. 622. A public or nonprofit private organization having the 42 USC 3057h. capacity to provide services under this part for Native Hawaiians is eligible for assistance under this part only if— "(1) the organization will serve at least 50 individuals who have attained 60 years of age or older; and "(2) the organization demonstrates the ability to deliver supportive services, including nutrition services.

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