22 USC 7516 - Administrative provisions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 27, 2024

§ 7516.

Administrative provisions

(a)

Applicable administrative authorities

(b)

Use of the expertise of Afghan-Americans

In providing assistance authorized by this subchapter, the President should—

(1)

maximize the use, to the extent feasible, of the services of Afghan-Americans who have expertise in the areas for which assistance is authorized by this subchapter; and

(2)

in the awarding of contracts and grants to implement activities authorized under this subchapter, encourage the participation of such Afghan-Americans (including organizations employing a significant number of such Afghan-Americans).

(c)

Donations of manufacturing equipment; use of colleges and universities

In providing assistance authorized by this subchapter, the President, to the maximum extent practicable, should—

(1)

encourage the donation of appropriate excess or obsolete manufacturing and related equipment by United States businesses (including small businesses) for the reconstruction of Afghanistan; and

(2)

utilize research conducted by United States colleges and universities and the technical expertise of professionals within those institutions, particularly in the areas of agriculture and rural development.

(d)

Administrative expenses

(e)

Monitoring

(1)

Comptroller General

(2)

Inspector General of USAID

(f)

Priority for direct assistance to the Government of Afghanistan

(Pub. L. 107–327, title I, § 106, Dec. 4, 2002, 116 Stat. 2805.)

cite as: 22 USC 7516