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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 450e. Wage and labor standards
(a) Similar construction in locality
All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or
subcontractors (excluding tribes and tribal organizations) in the
construction, alteration, or repair, including painting or
decorating of buildings or other facilities in connection with
contracts or grants entered into pursuant to this subchapter, shall
be paid wages at not less than those prevailing on similar
construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of
Labor in accordance with sections 3141-3144, 3146, and 3147 of
title 40. With respect to construction, alteration, or repair work
to which the Act of March 3, 1921 (!1) is applicable under the
terms of this section, the Secretary of Labor shall have the
authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered
14, of 1950, and section 3145 of title 40.
(b) Preference requirements for wages and grants
Any contract, subcontract, grant, or subgrant pursuant to this
subchapter, the Act of April 16, 1934 (48 Stat. 596), as amended
[25 U.S.C. 452 et seq.], or any other Act authorizing Federal
contracts with or grants to Indian organizations or for the benefit
of Indians, shall require that to the greatest extent feasible -
(1) preferences and opportunities for training and employment
in connection with the administration of such contracts or grants
shall be given to Indians; and
(2) preference in the award of subcontracts and subgrants in
connection with the administration of such contracts or grants
shall be given to Indian organizations and to Indian-owned
economic enterprises as defined in section 1452 of this title.
(c) Self-determination contracts
Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, with
respect to any self-determination contract, or portion of a
self-determination contract, that is intended to benefit one tribe,
the tribal employment or contract preference laws adopted by such
tribe shall govern with respect to the administration of the
contract or portion of the contract.
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