Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 90 Part 1.djvu/1204

 90 STAT. 1154

42 USC 2809.

PUBLIC LAW 94-385—AUG. 14, 1976 allocated to such State under this part not less than 100 percent, nor more than 150 percent, of an amount which bears the same ratio to the State's allocation for the fiscal year involved as the population of all low-income Indians for whom a determination under this subsection has been made bears to the population of all low-income persons in such State. (2) The sums reserved by the Administrator on the basis of his determination under this subsection shall be granted to the tribal organization serving the individuals for whom such a determination has been made, or, where there is no tribal organization, to such other entity as he determines has the capacity to provide services pursuant to this part. (3) In order for a tribal organization or other entity to be eligible for a grant for a fiscal year under this subsection, it shall submit to the Administrator an application meeting the requirements set forth in section 414. (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator may transfer to the Director sums appropriated under this part to be utilized in order to carry out programs, under section 222(a) (12) of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, which further the purpose of this part. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

42 USC 6864.

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SEC. 414. (a) The Administrator shall provide financial assistance, from sums appropriated for any fiscal year under this part, only upon annual application. Each such application shall describe the estimated number and characteristics of the low-income persons and the number of dwelling units to be assisted and the criteria and methods to be used by the applicant in providing weatherization assistance to such persons. The application shall also contain such other information (including information needed for evaluation purposes) and assurances as may be required (1) in the regulations promulgated pursuant to section 413 and (2) to carry out this section. The Administrator shall allocate financial assistance to each State on the basis of the relative need for weatherization assistance amonsf low-income persons throughout the States, taking into account the following factors: (A) The number of dwelling units to be weatherized. (B) The climatic conditions in the State respecting energy conservation, which may include consideration of annual degree days. (C) The type of weatherization work to be done in the various settings. (D) Such other factors as the Administrator may determine necessary in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this part. (b) The Administrator shall not provide financial assistance under this part unless the applicant has provided reasonable assurances that it has— (1) established a policy advisory council which (A) has special qualifications and sensitivity with respect to solving the problems of low-income persons (including the weatherization and energyconservation problems of such persons), (B) is broadly representatative of organizations and agencies which are providing ser.ices to such persons in the State or geographical area in question, and (C) is responsible for advising the responsible official or agency administering the allocation of financial assistance in such State or area with respect to the development and implementation of such weatherization assistance program;

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