Editorial Notes
Amendments

1991—Pub. L. 102–237 substituted “the Administrator” for “he” before “determines” and “the Administrator’s” for “his”.

1988—Pub. L. 100–532 substituted “and” for “or“ in section catchline, and directed that sentence beginning “The Administrator, in” be run in after first sentence beginning “The Administrator may”.

1975—Pub. L. 94–140 inserted provision requiring Administrator to consult with Secretary of Agriculture and Governor of State concerned in determining whether an emergency situation exists.

Effective Date of 1988 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–532 effective on expiration of 60 days after Oct. 25, 1988, see section 901 of Pub. L. 100–532, set out as a note under section 136 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date

For effective date of section, see section 4 of Pub. L. 92–516, set out as a note under section 136 of this title.