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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In general.--The Secretary may make a grant of financial assistance to a State that qualifies under section 6104(b) to assist in improving--
(1) the overall quality and effectiveness of one-call notification systems in the State;
(2) communications systems linking one-call notification systems;
(3) location capabilities, including training personnel and developing and using location technology;
(4) record retention and recording capabilities for one-call notification systems;
(5) public information and education;
(6) participation in one-call notification systems; or
(7) compliance and enforcement under the State one-call notification program.
(b) State action taken into account.--In making grants under this section, the Secretary shall take into consideration the commitment of each State to improving its State one-call notification program, including legislative and regulatory actions taken by the State after the date of enactment of this chapter.
(c) Funding for one-call notification systems.--A State may provide funds received under this section directly to any one-call notification system in such State that substantially adopts the best practices identified under section 6105.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 49 U.S.C. § 6106 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 49. Transportation § 6106. Grants to States - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-49-transportation/49-usc-sect-6106/
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