§1791f. Information and data collection

(a) Technical assistance

In order to facilitate the collection, exchange, and compilation of data and information required by this subchapter, the Secretary is authorized to provide technical assistance to the States. Such assistance may include cost-effective methods for using State and Federal records to which the Secretary has lawful access.

(b) Joint regulations

(1) In general

The Secretary and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall jointly issue regulations regarding the sharing, among public agencies participating in the programs assisted under this subchapter, of the data and information necessary to fulfill the requirements of this subchapter.

(2) Subjects

Such regulations shall ensure-

(A) the availability of information necessary to verify the eligibility of participants and the amount of the incentive bonus payable; and

(B) the maintenance of confidentiality of the information so shared in accordance with Federal and State privacy laws.

(Pub. L. 97–300, title V, §507, as added Pub. L. 100–628, title VII, §712(a)(3), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3252 ; amended Pub. L. 102–367, title V, §501, Sept. 7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1098 .)

Repeal of Section

Pub. L. 105–220, title I, §199(b)(2), (c)(2)(B), Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1059 , provided that this section is repealed effective July 1, 2000.

Amendments

1992-Pub. L. 102–367 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to information and data collection for provisions relating to payments to participating States.

Effective Date of 1992 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 102–367 effective July 1, 1993, see section 701(a) of Pub. L. 102–367, set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment; Transition Provisions note under section 1501 of this title.