§ 6706.
Implementing rules, regulations, and procedures; criteria; employment of disabled and Vietnam-era veterans; determination of applications for grants
The Secretary shall, not later than thirty days after July 22, 1976, prescribe those rules, regulations, and procedures (including application forms) necessary to carry out this chapter. Such rules, regulations, and procedures shall assure that adequate consideration is given to the relative needs of various sections of the country. The Secretary shall consider among other factors (1) the severity and duration of unemployment in proposed project areas, (2) the income levels and extent of underemployment in proposed project area, and (3) the extent to which proposed projects will contribute to the reduction of unemployment. The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, and consistent with existing applicable collective bargaining agreements and practices, shall promulgate regulations to assure special consideration to the employment in projects under this chapter of qualified disabled veterans (as defined in section 4211(1) of title 38
([Pub. L. 94–369, title I, § 107], July 22, 1976, [90 Stat. 1000]; [Pub. L. 95–28, title I, § 104], May 13, 1977, [91 Stat. 117]; [Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(2)], Aug. 6, 1991, [105 Stat. 406]; [Pub. L. 103–446, title XII, § 1203(c)(3)], Nov. 2, 1994, [108 Stat. 4690].)