7 USC 5102 - Matching grants to States

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 5102.

Matching grants to States

(a)

Matching grants

(b)

Amount of grant

(1)

In general

(2)

Maximum amount

(c)

Use of grant

(1)

In general

(2)

Operation and administration expenses

For purposes of paragraph (1), operation and administration expenses for which a grant may be used include—

(A)

salaries;

(B)

reasonable fees and costs of mediators;

(C)

office rent and expenses, such as utilities and equipment rental;

(D)

office supplies;

(E)

administrative costs, such as workers’ compensation, liability insurance, the employer’s share of Social Security, and necessary travel;

(F)

education and training;

(G)

security systems necessary to ensure the confidentiality of mediation sessions and records of mediation sessions;

(H)

costs associated with publicity and promotion of the mediation program;

(I)

preparation of the parties for mediation; and

(J)

financial advisory and counseling services for parties requesting mediation.

(d)

Penalty

(Pub. L. 100–233, title V, § 502, Jan. 6, 1988, 101 Stat. 1663; Pub. L. 102–554, § 22, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4161; Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 282(f)(1)(A), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3235; Pub. L. 106–472, title III, § 306(b), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2072.)

cite as: 7 USC 5102