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 PUBLIC LAW 98-288—MAY 21, 1984

98 STAT. 195

SPECIAL LIMITATIONS

SEC. 19. Section 404(f) of the Act is amended— 42 USC 5044. (1) by striking out "and except as provided in the second sentence of this subsection" in the first sentence; and (2) by striking out the second sentence. REPEAL OF THE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE ADVISORY COUNCIL

SEC. 20. (a) Effective January 1, 1986, section 405 of the Act is 42 USC 5045. repealed. (b) Effective January 1, 1986, the item relating to section 405 in the table of contents is repealed. .-)<Mft


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REPORTS

SEC. 21. Section 407 of the Act is amended by inserting at the end 42 USC 5047. thereof the following new sentence: "Such report shall reflect the findings and actions taken as a result of any evaluation conducted pursuant to section 416.". 42 USC 5056. C H A N G E S IN NOTICE AND HEARING PROCEDURES

SEC. 22. Section 412 of the Act is amended— 42 USC 5052. (1) by inserting "(a)" after "412."; (2) by striking out in paragraph (1) ", nor shall an" and all that follows to the end of such paragraph and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon; (3) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); (4) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs: "(2) an application for refunding under this Act may not be denied unless the recipient has been given (A) notice at least 75 ^,, days before the denial of such application of the possibility of such denial and the grounds for any such denial, and (B) opportunity to show cause why such action should not be taken; '(3) in any case where an application for refunding is denied for failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant or contract award, the recipient shall be afforded an opportu„^,, nity for an informal hearing before an impartial hearing officer, who has been agreed to by the recipient and the Agency; and"; and (5) inserting at the end thereof the following new subsection: "(b) In order to assure equal access to all recipients, such hearings or other meetings as may be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this section shall be held at locations convenient to the recipient agency.". EVALUATION

SEC. 23. Section 416(a) of the Act is amended— 42 USC 5056. (1) by striking out "periodically" and inserting in lieu thereof "biennially"; and (2) in the second sentence by striking out "or project evaluated." and inserting in lieu thereof "or any project of such program being evaluated. Such evaluation shall also measure and evaluate compliance with the equitable distribution requirement of section 414 of this Act.". 42 USC 5054.

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