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grams. Where the Commissioner provides for the use of funds under this section for fellowships, he shall (in addition to stipends for the recipients) pay to colleges or universities in which the fellowship is being pursued such amounts as the Commissioner shall determine to be consistent with prevailing practices under comparable federally supported programs. " P A R T B—RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS "DESCRIPTION or ACTIVITIES
"SEC. 411. The Commissioner may make grants to any public or Grams, nonprofit private agency, organization, or institution and contracts with any agency, organization, or institution or with any individual for the purpose of— "(1) studying current patterns and conditions of living of older persons and identifying factors which are beneficial or detrimental to the wholesome and meaningful living of such persons; "(2) developing or demonstrating new approaches, techniques, and methods (including the use of multipurpose centers) which hold promise of substantial contribution toward wholesome and meaningful living for older persons; "(3) developing or demonstrating approaches, methods, and techniques for achieving or improving coordination of community services for older persons; "(4) evaluating these approaches, techniques, and methods, as well as others which may assist older persons to enjoy wholesome and meaningful lives and to continue to contribute to the strength and welfare of our Nation; "(5) collecting and disseminating, through publications and other appropriate means, information concerning research findings, demonstration results, and other materials developed in connection with activities assisted under this part; or "(6) conducting conferences and other meetings for the purposes of facilitating exchange of information and stimulating new approaches with respect to activities related to the purposes of this part. "SPECIAL STUDY AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS ON THE TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS OF OLDER AMERICANS
"SEC. 412. (a) The Commissioner shall, after consultation with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, conduct a comprehensive study and survey of the transportation proiblems of older Americans with emphasis upon solutions that are practicable and can be implemented in a timely fashion. In conducting the study and survey, the Commissioner shall consider— "(1) the use of all community transportation facilities, particularly public transportation systems, the possible use of school buses, and excess Department of Defense vehicles; and " (2) the need for revised and improved procedures for obtaining motor vehicle insurance by older Americans to be implemented for use in a coordinated transportation system. "(b) In connection with the study required by subsection (a), the Commissioner, in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall conduct research and demonstration projects, either directly or by grants or
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