15 USC 651 - National small business tree planting program

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

§ 651.

National small business tree planting program

(a)

Authorization of grants and contracts with States

(b)

Establishment by Administrator

(c)

Utilization of small business concerns in implementing program

(d)

Cooperation of Federal agencies; technical services

(e)

Authorization of appropriations

(f)

Rules and regulations

(g)

Definitions

As used in this section:

(1)

the term “local government” includes political subdivisions of a State such as counties, parishes, cities, towns and municipalities;

(2)

the term “planting” includes watering, application of fertilizer and herbicides, pruning and shaping, and other subsequent care and maintenance for a period of three years after the trees are planted; and

(3)

the term “State” includes any agency thereof.

(h)

Annual report to President and Congress

(Pub. L. 85–536, § 2[24], as added Pub. L. 101–515, title V, § 4, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2140; amended Pub. L. 103–211, title I, § 201, Feb. 12, 1994, 108 Stat. 5; Pub. L. 103–317, title IV, Aug. 26, 1994, 108 Stat. 1755.)

cite as: 15 USC 651