<section xmlns="http://xml.house.gov/schemas/uslm/1.0" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:dcterms="http://purl.org/dc/terms/" style="-uslm-lc:I80" id="id231dab94-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103"><num value="7103">§ 7103.</num><heading> Authority of the President and heads of executive agencies</heading><subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id231dab95-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/a"><num value="a">(a)</num><chapeau> The President shall prescribe necessary regulations to carry out <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s7101">section 7101 of this title</ref> and to ensure that this chapter is applied by all executive agencies consistently. The regulations may require executive agencies to adopt or prescribe procedures requiring applicants for assistance for a project to be jointly financed under this chapter to take steps to—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id231dab96-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/a/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> get the views and recommendations of States and local governments that may be significantly affected by the project; and</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id231dab97-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/a/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> resolve questions of common interest to those States and local governments before making application.</content>
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<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id231dab98-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/b"><num value="b">(b)</num><chapeau> Subject to regulations prescribed under subsection (a) of this section and other law, the head of an executive agency may do the following by an order of the agency head or by agreement with another executive agency:</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id231dab99-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/b/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> identify related programs likely to be particularly suitable in providing joint financing for specific kinds of projects.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id231dab9a-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/b/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><chapeau> to assist in planning and developing a project financed from different programs, develop and prescribe—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id231dab9b-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/b/2/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> guidelines;</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id231dab9c-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/b/2/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> model or illustrative projects;</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id231dab9d-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/b/2/C"><num value="C">(C)</num><content> joint or common application forms; and</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id231dab9e-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/b/2/D"><num value="D">(D)</num><content> other materials or guidance.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id231dab9f-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/b/3"><num value="3">(3)</num><content> review administrative program requirements to identify requirements that may impede joint financing of a project and modify the requirements when appropriate.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id231daba0-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/b/4"><num value="4">(4)</num><content> establish common technical or administrative regulations for related programs to assist in providing joint financing to support a specific project or class of projects.</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id231daba1-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/b/5"><num value="5">(5)</num><chapeau> establish joint or common application processing and project supervision procedures, including procedures for designating—</chapeau><subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id231daba2-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/b/5/A"><num value="A">(A)</num><content> a lead agency responsible for processing applications; and</content>
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<subparagraph style="-uslm-lc:I13" class="indent2" id="id231daba3-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/b/5/B"><num value="B">(B)</num><content> a managing agency responsible for project supervision.</content>
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<subsection style="-uslm-lc:I11" class="indent0" id="id231daba4-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/c"><num value="c">(c)</num><chapeau> The head of an executive agency shall—</chapeau><paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id231daba5-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/c/1"><num value="1">(1)</num><content> take maximum action to carry out <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s7101">section 7101 of this title</ref> in conducting an assistance program of the agency; and</content>
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<paragraph style="-uslm-lc:I12" class="indent1" id="id231daba6-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a" identifier="/us/usc/t31/s7103/c/2"><num value="2">(2)</num><content> consult and cooperate with the heads of other executive agencies to carry out <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s7101">section 7101 of this title</ref> in conducting assistance programs of different executive agencies that may be used jointly to finance projects undertaken by States, local governments, or private nonprofit organizations.</content>
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<sourceCredit id="id231daba7-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a">(<ref href="/us/pl/97/258">Pub. L. 97–258</ref>, <date date="1982-09-13">Sept. 13, 1982</date>, <ref href="/us/stat/96/1036">96 Stat. 1036</ref>.)</sourceCredit>
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<th style="min-width: 38.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black;"><p style=" text-align:center;"><i>Revised Section</i></p></th><th style="width:68.0pt ; max-width:68.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black;"><p style=" text-align:center;"><i>Source (U.S. Code)</i></p></th><th style="width:100.0pt ; max-width:100.0pt; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle; border-left:1px solid black;"><p style=" text-align:center;"><i>Source (Statutes at Large)</i></p></th></tr>
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<tr style="border-top:1px solid black; -uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;"><p style=" text-align:left; text-indent: -1em; padding-left:1em;" class="leaders"><span>7103(a)</span></p></td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt; padding-left: 2pt;"><p style=" text-align:left; text-indent: -1em; padding-left:1em;">42:4252(a).</p></td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;"><p style=" text-align:left; text-indent: -1em; padding-left:1em;"><span class="date">Dec. 5, 1974</span>, <a href="/us/pl/93/510/s3">Pub. L. 93–510, § 3</a>, <a href="/us/stat/88/1604">88 Stat. 1604</a>.</p></td></tr>
<tr style="-uslm-lc:I01;"><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt;"><p style=" text-align:left; text-indent: -1em; padding-left:1em;" class="leaders"><span>7103(b)</span></p></td><td style=" text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; padding-right:2pt; padding-left: 2pt;"><p style=" text-align:left; text-indent: -1em; padding-left:1em;">42:4252(b).</p></td><td style=" text-align:right; vertical-align:top; border-left:1px solid black; padding-left: 2pt;"/></tr>
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<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words “as may be necessary or appropriate” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “to carry out <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s7101">section 7101 of this title</ref>” are substituted for “in accordance with its purposes” as being more precise. The word “requiring” is substituted for “that will assure that” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “to be jointly financed under this chapter” are substituted for “funded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter” for clarity and consistency. In clause (1), the words “States and local governments” are substituted for “non-Federal agencies” for clarity and because of the definition in section 7102.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">In subsection (b), before clause (1), the words “under subsection (a) of this section” are substituted for “as the President may prescribe” because of the restatement. The words “applicable” and “take the following actions” are omitted as unnecessary. In clauses (1), (3), and (4), the words “joint financing” are substituted for “joint support” and “joint use of funds” for consistency in the revised chapter. In clause (1), the words “or appropriate” and “thereunder” are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (3), the words “to identify” are substituted for “in order to determine”, and the word “modify” is substituted for “the extent to which such requirements may be modified” and “making such modifications”, to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (5), the words “or mechanisms” and “for designation” are omitted as unnecessary.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">In subsection (c), the words “take maximum action” are substituted for “be responsible for taking actions, to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “to carry out <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s7101">section 7101 of this title</ref>” are substituted for “that will further the purpose of this chapter” and “to promote the purposes of this chapter” as being more precise. The words “in conducting” are substituted for “with respect to” for clarity. The words “used jointly to finance” are substituted for “used jointly in support of” for consistency in the revised chapter. The words “Each Federal agency head shall also” and the words “in order similarly” are omitted as surplus.</p>
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<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id231dabaa-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a">
<heading class="centered smallCaps">Executive Order No. 11867</heading>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 11867, eff. <date date="1975-06-19">June 19, 1975</date>, 40 F.R. 26253, which delegated to Administrator of General Services authority to issue regulations, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 12553, <date date="1986-02-25">Feb. 25, 1986</date>, 51 F.R. 7237.</p>
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<note style="-uslm-lc:I86" topic="executiveOrder" id="id231dabab-3bf5-11e3-9fd0-985dd9cd422a">
<heading class="centered smallCaps">Ex. Ord. No. 11893. Transferring Certain Functions from General Services Administration to Office of Management and Budget</heading>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">Ex. Ord. No. 11893, eff. <date date="1975-12-31">Dec. 31, 1975</date>, 41 F.R. 1040, provided:</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0">By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and Statutes of the United States, particularly by <ref href="/us/usc/t3/s301">section 301 of title 3</ref> of the United States Code, the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, the Budget and Accounting Act, 1921, as amended, the Budget and Accounting Procedures Act of 1950, as amended, Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1970 [set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees]; and <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5317">section 5317 of title 5</ref> of the United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Section</inline> 1. There are hereby transferred to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget all policy functions that were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by Section 1 (1) of Executive Order No. 11717, dated <date date="1973-05-09">May 9, 1973</date> [set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s501">section 501 of Title 31</ref>, Money and Finance], and Executive Order No. 11867, dated <date date="1975-06-19">June 19, 1975</date> [formerly set out above].</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 2. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall continue to perform policy formulation and general oversight functions with regard to the other transfers made by Executive Order No. 11717 and Executive Order No. 11867. No function vested by statute in the Administrator shall be deemed to be affected by the provisions of this order.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 3. So much of the personnel, property and records attendant to the functions transferred by this order as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall determine, shall be transferred to the Office of Management and Budget, at such times as the Director shall specify.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 4. Executive Order No. 11717 of <date date="1973-05-09">May 9, 1973</date>, and Executive Order No. 11867 of <date date="1975-06-19">June 19, 1975</date>, are hereby superseded to the extent that they are inconsistent with this order. Any circulars, directives, or regulations issued pursuant to functions transferred by this order shall remain in effect until modified or rescinded by the Office of Management and Budget.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 5. Section 2 of Executive Order No. 11861 of <date date="1975-05-21">May 21, 1975</date>, as amended [formerly set out as a note under <ref href="/us/usc/t5/s5317">section 5317 of Title 5</ref>, Government Organization and Employees], placing certain positions in level V of the Executive Schedule, is further amended by deleting “(9) Associate Administrator for Federal Management Policy, General Services Administration.”.</p>
<p style="-uslm-lc:I21" class="indent0"><inline class="small-caps">Sec</inline>. 6. This order shall be effective as of <date date="1975-12-31">December 31, 1975</date>.</p>
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<name>Gerald R. Ford.</name>
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