Us Code § 1533 - Small government agency plan
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§ 1533. Small government agency plan
(a) Effects on small governments
Before establishing any regulatory requirements that might significantly or uniquely affect small governments, agencies shall have developed a plan under which the agency shall—
(1) provide notice of the requirements to potentially affected small governments, if any;
(2) enable officials of affected small governments to provide meaningful and timely input in the development of regulatory proposals containing significant Federal intergovernmental mandates; and
(3) inform, educate, and advise small governments on compliance with the requirements.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to each agency to carry out the provisions of this section and for no other purpose, such sums as are necessary.
(Pub. L. 104–4, title II, §203, Mar. 22, 1995, 109 Stat. 65.)
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