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PUBLIC LAW 93-113-OGT. 1, 1973

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SEC. 411. In oider to assure that existing Federal agencies are used to the fullest extent possible in carrying out the purposes of this Act. no funds appropriated to carry out this Act shall be used to establisli any new department or office when the intended function is being performed by an existing department or office. NOTICE AND H E A R IX G PROCEDURES FOR S U S P E N S I O N TERMINATION OF F I N A N C I A L ASSISTANCE

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SEC. 412. The Director is authorized, in accordance with the provisions of this section, to suspend further payments or to terminate payments under any contract or grant providing assistance under this Act, whenever he determines there is a material failure to comply with the applicable terms and conditions of any such grant or contract. The Director shall prescribe procedures to insure that— (1) assistance under this Act shall not be suspended for failure to comply with applicable terms and conditions, except in emergency situations for thirty days, nor shall an application for refunding under this Act be denied, unless the recipient has been given reasonable notice and opportunity to show cause why such action should not be taken; and (2) assistance under this Act shall not be terminated for failure to comply with applicable terms and conditions unless the recipient has been afforded reasonable notice and opportunity for a full and fair hearing. DURATION OF PROGRAM

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SEC. 418. The Director shall carry out the programs provided for in this Act during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and the three succeeding fiscal years. For each such fiscal year, only such sums may be appropriated as the Congress may authorize by law. DISTRIBUTION OF B E N E F I T S B E T W E E N RURAL A N D URBAN AREAS

SEC. 414. The Director shall adopt appropriate administrative measures to assure that the benefits of and services under this Act will be distributed equitably between residents of rural and urban areas. APPLICATION OF FEDERAL L A W

SEC. 415. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section, volunteers under this Act shall not be deemed Federal employees and shall not be subject to the provisions of laws relating to Federal officers and employees and Federal employment. (b) Individuals enrolled in programs under title I of this Act for '*"'®' P- ^^^• periods of service of at least one year shall, with respect to such service or training, (1) for the purposes of subchapter III of chapter 73 of title 5, United States Code, be deemed persons employed in the execu- 5°u|c*7 ^^^' five branch of the Federal Government, (2) for the purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) and title II of ^^^ ^'^'- ^• the Social Security Act (42 LLS.C. 401 et seq.), be deemed employees " ^*^'- ^^^'•• of the United States, and any service performed by an individual as a volunteer (including training) shall be deemed to be performed in the employ of the United States, (3) for the purposes of the Federal Tort Claims provisions of title 28, United States Code, be deemed go^stfraoe*^' employees of the United States, and (4) for the purposes of 28 USC 2671. subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code (relative ^ use sioi.

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