References in Text This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 96–465, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2071, as amended, known as the Foreign Service Act of 1980, which is classified principally to this chapter (§3901 et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set

1996—Pub. L. 104–201 substituted "Commission" for "President" in introductory provisions.

provide full autonomy in the West Bank and Gaza. Short Title For short title of Pub. L. 97–132, which enacted this subchapter, as the Multinational Force and Observers Participation Resolution, see section 1 of Pub. L. 97–132, set out as a

chapter. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see Tables. Effective Date Section effective Oct. 1, 1979, see section 512(a) of Pub. L. 96–53, set out as an Effective Date of 1979 Amendment note under

—Pub. L. 96–389, §11, substituted "limited to such amounts as are appropriated in advance in appropriation Acts" for "to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriations Acts". Effective Date Section effective Oct. 7, 1980, see section 12

Codification "Subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5" substituted in text for "the Administrative Procedure Act of June 11, 1946 (60 Stat. 237), as amended (5 U.S.C. 1001–1011)" on authority of Pub. L. 89–554, §7(b), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 631, the first

The Authentication Officer, Acting Authentication Officer, or any Assistant Authentication Officer designated by either of the former officers may, and is hereby authorized to, sign and issue certificates of authentication under the seal of the Department of State for and in the name of the Secretary of State or the Acting Secretary of State. The form of authentication shall be as follows:

(a) A recipient may not make use of any employment test or other selection criterion that screens out or tends to screen out handicapped persons or any class of handicapped persons unless: (1) The test score or other selection criterion, as used by the recipient, is shown to be job-related for the position in question, and (2) Alternative job-related tests or criteria that do not screen out or tend

changes, assisting adjustment toward a more appropriate and sustainable balance in current accounts; and (4) the accountability of the President for the impact of economic policies and exchange rates on trade competitiveness should be increased.

(a) Applicant. An eligible applicant for a guaranty agreement must: (1) Own or charter a U.S. fishing vessel; and (2) Submit with his application the fee specified in §33.6 below. (b) Application forms

Except as otherwise provided by statute, contract or excluded in accordance with the FCCS, STATE will assess: (a) Interest on delinquent debts in accordance with 31 CFR 901.9. (b) Penalties at the rate of 6 percent a year or such other rate as authorized by law on any portion of a debt that is delinquent for more than 90 days. (c) Administrative costs to cover the

this section, the representative for the Government may be employed anywhere in the authority, including in the offices of either the investigating official or the reviewing official.

because of recall, reappointment or reinstatment in the Foreign Service or reemployment in the Government service, the principal's salary, rather than annuity, shall be reduced by the amount of the pension payment(s). Such salary reductions shall be deposited in the Treasury to the credit of the Fund. If a pension to a former spouse is discontinued for any reason except a suspension pending a determination of entitlement, the annuity of the principal shall be recomputed effective as of the date of

Average basic annual salary for high 3 consecutive years of service $20,000 Multiplied by 2 pct .02     $400.00

Information that is required to be published in the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1) is regularly updated by the Department and found on its public Web site: www.state.gov. Records that are required by the FOIA to be made available for public inspection and copying under

The Congress— (1) strongly supports the initiatives taken by the Contadora group and the resulting Document of Objectives which has been agreed to by Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua and which sets forth a framework for negotiating a peaceful settlement to the conflict and turmoil in the region; and (2) finds that the United States should provide such

Assistance under section 1926(a) of this title for a community facility, or under section 1932 of this title, may include the refinancing of a debt obligation of a rural hospital as an eligible loan or loan guarantee purpose if the assistance would help preserve

References in Text This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title III of Pub. L. 87–128, Aug. 8, 1961, 75 Stat. 307, known as the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete

It is the purpose of this chapter to promote, through appropriate means and on an economically sustainable basis, the development and expansion of direct marketing of agricultural commodities from farmers to consumers. To accomplish this objective, the Secretary of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the "Secretary") shall initiate and coordinate a program designed to facilitate direct marketing from farmers to consumers for the mutual benefit

the extent practicable, continue to maintain the nutrient data base established by the Department of Agriculture; and (3) encourage research by public and private entities relating to effective standards, methodologies, and technologies for accurate assessment of the nutritional and dietary status of individuals.

Amendments 1994—Pub. L. 103–349 substituted "the signature of the Secretary" for "his signature". Effective Date of 1994 Amendment Amendment by Pub. L. 103–349 effective 180 days after Oct. 6, 1994, see section 15 of Pub. L. 103

shall be applicable to watermelons produced in the United States or imported into the United States. Amendments 1993—Pub. L. 103–189, in first sentence, substituted ", handlers, and importers" for "and handlers", struck out after first sentence "Any order issued by the Secretary under this chapter shall hereinafter