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PUBLIC LAW 91-609-DEC. 31, 1970

(k) Section 1244(a) of such Act (as so redesignated) is amended by striking out "Any insurer or pool acquiring reinsurance" and inserting in lieu thereof "Any insurer, pool, or property owner acquiring reinsurance or direct insurance". (1) Section 1244(c) of such Act (as so redesignated) is amended by inserting "or direct insurance" after "reinsurance". REVIEW o r

82 Stat. 5 6 5. 12 USC 1749bbb-

STATEWIDE P L A N S

SEC. 603. Title X II of the National Housing Act is amended by inserting after section 1214 a new section as follows: ((OFFICE

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OF REVIEW AND

82 Stat. 556. 12 USC 1749bbb.

COMPLIANCE

"SEC. 1215. The Secretary, through an Office of Review and Compliance under the Federal Insurance Administrator, shall periodically review each plan under this part and the methods and practices by which such plan is being actually carried out in the areas and communities where it is intended to operate, in order to assure that such plan is effectively making essential property insurance readily available in such areas and communities and is otherwise carrying out the purposes of this title, and in order to identify any aspects of the operation or administration of such plan which may require revision, modification, or other action to carry out such purposes." CONFORMING

AMENDMENT

SEC. 604. Clause (2) of the first sentence of section 520(b) of the National Housing Act is amended by inserting "and directly insured" after "reinsured" wherever it appears.

79 Stat. 473; 82 Stat. 566. 12 USC 1735d.

TITLE VII—URBAN GROWTH AND NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SHORT TITLE A N D STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

SEC. 701. (a) This title may be cited as the "Urban Growth and New Community Development Act of 1970". (b) It is the policy of the Congress and the purpose of this title to provide for the development of a national urban growth policy and to encourage the rational, orderly, efficient, and economic growth, development, and redevelopment of our States, metropolitan areas, cities, counties, towns, and communities in predominantly rural areas which demonstrate a special potential for accelerated growth; to encourage the prudent use and conservation of our natural resources; and to encourage and support development which will assure our communities of adequate tax bases, community services, job opportunities, and well-balanced neighborhoods in socially, economically, and physically attractive living environments. PART A—DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIONAL URBAN GROWTH POLICY F I N D I N G S A N D DECLARATION OF P O L I C Y

SEC. 702. (a) The Congress finds that the rapid growth of urban population and uneven expansion of urban development in the United States, together with a decline in farm population, slower growth in rural areas, and migration to the cities, has created an imbalance between the Nation's needs and resources and seriously threatens our physical environment, and that the economic and social development

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