§5106d. Miscellaneous requirements relating to assistance
(a) Construction of facilities
(1) Restriction on use of funds
Assistance provided under this subchapter and subchapters III and V of this chapter may not be used for construction of facilities.
(2) Lease, rental, or repair
The Secretary may authorize the use of funds received under this subchapter and subchapters III and V of this chapter-
(A) where adequate facilities are not otherwise available, for the lease or rental of facilities; or
(B) for the repair or minor remodeling or alteration of existing facilities.
(b) Geographical distribution
The Secretary shall establish criteria designed to achieve equitable distribution of assistance under this subchapter and subchapters III and V of this chapter among the States, among geographic areas of the Nation, and among rural and urban areas of the Nation. To the extent possible, the Secretary shall ensure that the citizens of each State receive assistance from at least one project under this subchapter and subchapters III and V of this chapter.
(c) Prevention activities
The Secretary, in consultation with the task force and the board, shall ensure that a majority share of assistance under this subchapter and subchapters III and V of this chapter is available for discretionary research and demonstration grants.
(d) Limitation
No funds appropriated for any grant or contract pursuant to authorizations made in this subchapter and subchapters III and V of this chapter may be used for any purpose other than that for which such funds were authorized to be appropriated.
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