42 USC 3133 - Coordination

U.S Code last checked for updates: Feb 22, 2025

§ 3133.

Coordination

(a)

In general

(b)

Meetings

(1)

In general

(2)

Regional commissions

(A)

In general

(B)

Attendees

The attendees for a meeting convened under this paragraph shall consist of—

(i)

the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, serving as Chair;

(ii)

the Federal Cochairpersons of the Regional Commissions, or their designees; and

(iii)

the State Cochairpersons of the Regional Commissions, or their designees.

(C)

Purpose

The purposes of a meeting convened under this paragraph shall include—

(i)

to enhance coordination between the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions in carrying out economic development programs;

(ii)

to reduce duplication of efforts by the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions in carrying out economic development programs;

(iii)

to develop best practices and strategies for fostering regional economic development; and

(iv)

any other purposes as determined appropriate by the Secretary.

(D)

Report

Where applicable and pursuant to subparagraph (C), not later than 1 year after a meeting under this paragraph, the Secretary shall prepare and make publicly available a report detailing, at a minimum—

(i)

the planned actions by the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions to enhance coordination or reduce duplication of efforts and a timeline for implementing those actions; and

(ii)

any best practices and strategies developed.

(Pub. L. 89–136, title I, § 103, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3601; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title I, § 104, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1759; Pub. L. 118–272, div. B, title II, § 2212, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3178.)

cite as: 42 USC 3133