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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 709. Administration
(a) Technical assistance; short-term traineeships; special
projects; dissemination of information; monitoring and
evaluations
In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the Commissioner
may -
(1) provide consultative services and technical assistance to
public or nonprofit private agencies and organizations, including
assistance to enable such agencies and organizations to
facilitate meaningful and effective participation by individuals
with disabilities in workforce investment activities;
(2) provide short-term training and technical instruction,
including training for the personnel of community rehabilitation
programs, centers for independent living, and other providers of
services (including job coaches);
(3) conduct special projects and demonstrations;
(4) collect, prepare, publish, and disseminate special
educational or informational materials, including reports of the
projects for which funds are provided under this chapter; and
(5) provide monitoring and conduct evaluations.
(b) Utilization of services and facilities; information task forces
(1) In carrying out the duties under this chapter, the
Commissioner may utilize the services and facilities of any agency
of the Federal Government and of any other public or nonprofit
agency or organization, in accordance with agreements between the
Commissioner and the head thereof, and may pay therefor, in advance
or by way of reimbursement, as may be provided in the agreement.
(2) In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the
Commissioner shall appoint such task forces as may be necessary to
collect and disseminate information in order to improve the ability
of the Commissioner to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(c) Rules and regulations
The Commissioner may promulgate such regulations as are
considered appropriate to carry out the Commissioner's duties under
this chapter.
(d) Regulations for implementation of order of selection for
vocational rehabilitation services
The Secretary shall promulgate regulations regarding the
requirements for the implementation of an order of selection for
vocational rehabilitation services under section 721(a)(5)(A) of
this title if such services cannot be provided to all eligible
individuals with disabilities who apply for such services.
(e) Regulations to implement amendments
Not later than 180 days after August 7, 1998, the Secretary shall
receive public comment and promulgate regulations to implement the
amendments made by the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998.
(f) Limitation on regulations
In promulgating regulations to carry out this chapter, the
Secretary shall promulgate only regulations that are necessary to
administer and ensure compliance with the specific requirements of
this chapter.
(g) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section
such sums as may be necessary.
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