116 STAT. 1252 PUBLIC LAW 107-217—AUG. 21, 2002 § 11702. Identification of excess and surplus computer equipment In accordance with chapter 5 of this title, the head of an executive agency shall maintain an inventory of all computer equipment under the control of that official that is excess or surplus property. § 11703. Index of certain information in information systems included in directory established under section 4101 of title 44 If in designing an information technology system pursuant to this subtitle, the head of an executive agency determines that a purpose of the system is to disseminate information to the public, then the head of that executive agency shall reasonably ensure that an index of information disseminated by the system is included in the directory created pursuant to section 4101 of title 44. This section does not authorize the dissemination of information to the public unless otherwise authorized. §11704. Procurement procedures To the maximum extent practicable, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall ensure that the process for acquisition of information technology is a simplified, clear, and understandable process that specifically addresses the management of risk, incremental acquisitions, and the need to incorporate commercial information technology in a timely manner. SUBTITLE IV—APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFTAPTPR ^p(* 141. GENERAL PROVISIONS 14101 143. APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION 14301 145. SPECIAL APPALACHL\N PROGRAMS 14501 147. MISCELLANEOUS 14701 CHAPTER 141—GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 14101. Findings and purposes. 14102. Definitions. § 14101. Findings and purposes (a) 1965 FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. — (1) FINDINGS.— Congress finds and declares that the Appalachian region of the United States, while abundant in natural resources and rich in potential, lags behind the rest of the Nation in its economic growth and that its people have not shared properly in the Nation's prosperity. The region's uneven past development, with its historical reliance on a few basic industries and a marginal agriculture, has failed to provide the economic base that is a vital prerequisite for vigorous, self-sustaining growth. State and local governments and the people of the region understand their problems and have been working, and will continue to work, purposefully toward their solution. Congress recognizes the comprehensive report of the President's Appalachian Regional Commission documenting these findings and concludes that regionwide development is feasible, desirable, and urgently needed.
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