92 STAT. 604 Limitation. Restriction.
PUBLIC LAW 95-367—SEPT. 17, 1978 climate-related services. Such grants may be made for not more than 50 percent of the costs, in any one year, of the research conducted or services provided under the grant. Federal funds received from other sources shall not be used to pay the remaining share of the cost of such research or services. The Secretary shall work with other appropriate mission agencies in conducting this program. (b) DETAIL OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM.—The intergov-
ernmental program shall provide, among others, the following State and regional services and functions: (1) studies relating to and analyses of climatic effects on agricultural production, water resources, energy needs, and other critical sectors of the economy; (2) atmospheric data collection and monitoring on a statewide and regional basis; (3) advice to regional, State, and local government agencies regarding climate-related issues; (4) information to users within the State regarding climate and climatic effects; and (5) information to the Secretary regarding the needs of persons withm the State for climate-related services, information and data. (c) INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.—Prior to making a grant to any State or group of States under this section, the Secretary shall find that— (1) the State, or each of the States in a group, has adopted a State climate program in accordance with the provisions of this Act and rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary; and (2) the State, or each of the States in a group has— (A) integrated its climate program with the Program; and (B) established an effective mechanism for consultation and coordination with Federal and local government officials and users within the State. The Secretary ^hall insure that grants made to a State or group of States under this section are made on an equitable basis. 15 USC 2906.
SEC. 7. ANNUAL REPORT.
Report to President and congressional committees.
The Secretary shall prepare and silbmit to the President and the authorizing committees of the Congress, not later than January 30 of each year, a report on the activities conducted pursuant to this Act during the preceding fiscal year, including— (a) a summary of the achievements of the Program during the previous fiscal year; (b) an analysis of the progress made toward achieving the goals and objectives of the Program; (c) a copy of the 5-year plan and any changes made in such plan; (d) a summary of the multiagency budget request for the Program of subsection 5(g); and (e) any recommendations for additional legislation which may be required to assist in adhieving the purposes of the Act. SEC. 8 CONTRACT AND GRANT AUTHORITY; RECORDS AND AUDITS. . (a) Functions vested in any Federal officer or agency by this Act or under the Program may be exercised through the facilities and personnel of the agency involved or, to the extent provided or approved in advance in appropriation Acts, by other persons or entities under contracts or grant arrangements entered into by such officer or agency.
15 USC 2907.
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