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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 5150. Use of local firms and individuals
In the expenditure of Federal funds for debris clearance,
distribution of supplies, reconstruction, and other major disaster
or emergency assistance activities which may be carried out by
contract or agreement with private organizations, firms, or
individuals, preference shall be given, to the extent feasible and
practicable, to those organizations, firms, and individuals
residing or doing business primarily in the area affected by such
major disaster or emergency. This section shall not be considered
to restrict the use of Department of Defense resources in the
provision of major disaster assistance under this chapter.
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