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PUBLIC LAW 94-000—MMMM. DD, 1976

90 STAT. 686 "Nonbroadcast telecommunications facilities."

Summary and evaluation.

Appropriation authorization.

PUBLIC LAW 94-309—JUNE 5, 1976 "(e) For purposes of this section, the term 'nonbroadcast telecommunications facilities' includes, but is not limited to, cable television systems, communications satellite systems and related terminal equipment, and other methods of transmitting, emitting, or receiving images and sounds or intelligence by means of wire, radio, optical, electromagnetic or other means. "(f) The funding of any demonstration pursuant to this section shall continue for not more than three years from the date of the original grant or contract. "(g) The Secretary shall require that the recipient of a grant or contract under this section submit a summary and evaluation of the results of the demonstration at least annually for each year in which funds are received pursuant to this section. "(h) There are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977, and $250,000 for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, to carry out the provisions of this section. Sums appropriated under this subsection for any fiscal year or period shall remain available for payment of grants or contracts for projects for which applications approved under this section have been submitted within one year after the last day of such fiscal year or period.". Approved June 5, 1976.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 94-772 (Comm. on Interstate and Foreign Commerce). SENATE REPORT No. 94-813 (Comm. on Commerce). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): Jan. 20, considered and passed House. May 13, considered and passed Senate, amended. May 25, House concurred in Senate amendments.