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PUBLIC LAW 95-000—MMMM. DD, 1978

92 STAT. 2994

Minimum wage. Review.

PUBLIC LAW 95-602—NOV. 6, 1978 such individuals, (ii) the distribution of special aids, appliances, or adapted equipment to such individuals, (iii) the establishment of appropriate job placement services, and (iv) the modification of any facilities or equipment of the employer which are to be used primarily by handicapped individuals. " (2) Any agreement under this subsection shall be jointly developed by the Commissioner, the prospective employer, and, to the extent practicable, the appropriate designated State unit and the handicapped individuals involved. Such agreements shall specify the terms of training and employment under the project, provide for the payment by the Commissioner of part of the costs of the project (in accordance with subsection (c)), and contain the items required under subsection (b) and such other provisions as the parties to the agreement consider to be appropriate. "(b) No payment shall be made by the Commissioner under any agreement with an employer entered into under subsection (a) unless such agreement— "(1) provides assurances that handicapped individuals placed with such employer shall receive at least the applicable minimum wage; "(2) specifies that the Commissioner, together with the designated State unit, has the right to review any termination of employment, and that, in the event such termination occurs less than three years after the date of the commencement of employment of the handicapped individual involved, the Commissioner shall be entitled to require the repayment of a portion of the funds made available to the employer if such termination is without reasonable cause, as determined by the Commissioner in consultation with such designated State unit; and "(3) provides assurances that any handicapped individual placed with such employer shall be afforded terms and benefits of employment equal to those which are afforded to other employees of such employer, and that such handicapped individuals shall not be unreasonably segregated from other employees. "(c) Payments under this section with respect to any project may not exceed 80 per centum of the costs of the project. uBUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS

Grants and contracts, consultation. 29 USC 795h. Regulations.

"SEC. 622. The Commissioner, in consultation with the Secretaries of Labor and Commerce, may make grants to, or enter into contracts with, handicapped individuals to enable them to establish or operate commercial or other enterprises to develop or market their products or services. Within ninety days after the effective date of this section, the Commissioner shall promulgate regulations to carry out this section, including regulations specifying (1) the maximum amount of money which may be provided under this section to any participant, and (2) procedures for certification, by designated State units, of individuals eligible to participate in any program under this section. uAUTHORIZATION OP APPROPRIATIONS

29 USC 795i.

"SEC. 623. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this part for each fiscal year beginning before October 1, 1982.