Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 91.djvu/229

 91 STAT. 195

PUBLIC LAW 95-39—JUNE 3, 1977 IMPLEMENTATION

OF NATIONAL EXTENSION

SERVICE

SEC. 506. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 505, the Non-participating Director, on behalf of the Administrator, is authorized and directed States, invitation to invite in each State of the United States not then participating in to submit plans. the program at the earliest practicable date, but no later than Octo- 42 USC 7005. ber Ij 1978, to submit a plan for the conduct of energy extension service activities, including provisions for appropriate technical support in such State, to disseminate information and provide advice and assistance to individuals, groups, and units of State and local government by means of— (1) specific studies and recommendations applicable to individual residences, businesses, and agricultural or commercial establishments; (2) demonstration projects; (3) distribution of studies and instructional materials; (4) seminars and other training sessions for State and local government officials and the public; and (5) other public outreach programs. (b) Pursuant to authority described in subsection (a) of this section, Guidelines. the Director, with the approval of the Administrator, shall issue guidelines for the preparation and submission of State plans under subsection (c). Such guidelines shall be designated to assure that the plans so submitted will be consistent with this title and will effectively contribute to the achievement of its objectives, and shall allow maximum flexibility and the exercise of maximum discretion by the States. In the preparation of such guidelines, the Administrator shall pro- Public review and vide a reasonable opportunity for inputs by representatives of the comment. several States and for a reasonable period for public review and comment. In any event, such guidelines— (1) shall require the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures designed to assure that assistance provided under this title does not replace or supplant the expenditure of other Federal or State or local funds for the same purposes, but rather supplements such funds and increases the expenditure of such State or local funds to the maximum extent possible; (2) shall require effective coordination of the programs under such State plans with other Federal programs which provide funds for university extension programs, in order to avoid duplication; (3) shall require the establishment and implementation of effective procedures specifically designed for the dissemination of information to small business concerns; (4) shall limit to a maximum of 20 per centum the portion of the funds made available under this title which may be used for the purchase of'equipment, facilities, and library and related materials; and (5) shall prohibit the use of any such funds for the purchase of land or interests therein or the repair of buildings or structures. (c) On the effective date of the guidelines described in subsection Non-participating (b) of this section, the Director shall invite the Governor of each States, invitation State not then participating in the program to submit a plan for the to Governors to conduct of energy extension service activities throughout such State. submit plans.

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