§3455. Authority of Secretary
In carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, the Secretary may-
(1) provide technical assistance to any State, local unit of government, or local nonprofit organization within a designated area to assist in developing and implementing an area plan for that area;
(2) cooperate with other departments and agencies of the Federal Government, State, and local units of government, and with local nonprofit organizations in conducting surveys and inventories, disseminating information, and developing area plans;
(3) assist in carrying out an area plan approved by the Secretary for any designated area by providing technical and financial assistance to any State, local unit of government, or local nonprofit organization designated to receive such assistance by the Governor or legislature of the State concerned; and
(4) enter into agreements with States, local units of government, and local nonprofit organizations, as provided in section 3456 of this title.
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