§300ff–80. Grants for implementation

(a) In general

With respect to the recommendations contained in the guidelines and the model curriculum developed under section 300ee–2 of this title, the Secretary shall make grants to States and political subdivisions of States for the purpose of assisting grantees regarding the initial implementation of such portions of the recommendations as are applicable to emergency response employees.

(b) Requirement of application

The Secretary may not make a grant under subsection (a) of this section unless an application for the grant is submitted to the Secretary and the application is in such form, is made in such manner, and contains such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this section.

(c) Authorization of appropriations

For the purpose of carrying out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991 through 1995.

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXVI, §2680, as added Pub. L. 101–381, title IV, §411(a), Aug. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 622 .)

Effective Date

Section 411(b) of Pub. L. 101–381 provided that: "Sections 2680 and 2681 of part E of title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act [sections 300ff–80 and 300ff–81 of this title], as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall take effect upon the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 18, 1990]. Such part shall otherwise take effect upon the expiration of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary issues guidelines under section 2681(a)."