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PUBLIC LAW 98-000—MMMM. DD, 1984

98 STAT. 2124 42 USC 5715, 5716.

PUBLIC LAW 98-473—OCT. 12, 1984 (1) by redesignating sections 315 and 316 as sections 317 and 318, respectively, and (2) by inserting after section 314 the following new sections: "ASSISTANCE TO POTENTIAL GRANTEES

42 USC 5714a.

"SEC. 315. The Secretary shall provide informational assistance to potential grantees interested in establishing runaway and homeless youth centers. Such assistance shall consist of information on— "(1) steps necessary to establish a runaway and homeless youth center, including information on securing space for such center, obtaining insurance, staffing, and establishing operating procedures; "(2) securing local private or public financial support for the operation of such center, including information on procedures utilized by grantees under this title; and "(3) the need for the establishment of additional runaway youth centers in the geographical area identified by the potential grantee involved. "LEASE OF SURPLUS FEDERAL FACILITIES FOR USE AS RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH CENTERS

42 USC 5714b.

Prohibition.

"SEC. 316. (a) The Secretary may enter into cooperative lease arrangements with States, localities, and nonprofit private agencies to provide for the use of appropriate surplus Federal facilities transferred by the General Services Administration to the Department of Health and Human Services for use as runaway and homeless youth centers if the Secretary determines that— "(1) the applicant involved has suitable financial support necessary to operate a runaway and homeless youth center; "(2) the applicant is able to demonstrate the program expertise required to operate such center in compliance with this title, whether or not the applicant is receiving a grant under this part; and "(3) the applicant has consulted with and obtained the approval of the chief executive officer of the unit of general local government in which the facility is located. "(b)(1) Each facility made available under this section shall be made available for a period of not less than 2 years, and no rent or fee shall be charged to the applicant in connection with use of such facility. "(2) Any structural modifications or additions to facilities made available under this section shall become the property of the United States. All such modifications or additions may be made only after receiving the prior written consent of the Secretary or other appropriate officer of the Department of Health and Human Services.". REORGANIZATION

Repeal.

SEC. 656. Part C of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42 U.S.C. 5741) is repealed. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

SEC. 657. (a) The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42 U.S.C. 5701 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the heading for part D the following new heading for section 341: