field of aging, both present and long range; (2) providing a broad range of quality training and retraining opportunities, responsive to changing needs of programs in the field of aging; (3) attracting a greater number of qualified persons into the field of aging; and (4) helping to make personnel training programs more responsive to the need for trained personnel in the field of aging. (Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 401, as added Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 45.)

CODIFICATION

A prior section 3031, Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 401, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 224; Pub. L. 90-42, § 5(b), July 1, 1967, 81 Stat. 107; Pub. L. 91-69, § 7, Sept. 17, 1969, 83 Stat. 111, which related to description of activities, was repealed by Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 45, and is now covered by section 3035 of this title.

§ 3032. Appraising personnel needs in the field of aging. (a) Agency cooperation.

The Commissioner shall from time to time appraise the Nation's existing and future personnel needs in the field of aging, at all levels and in all types of programs, and the adequacy of the Nation's efforts to meet these needs. In developing information relating to personnel needs in the field of aging, the Commissioner shall consult with, and make maximum utilization of statistical and other related information of the Department of Labor, the Veterans' Administration, the Office of Education, Federal Council on the Aging, the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities, State educational agencies, other State and local public agencies and offices dealing with problems of the aging, State employment security agencies, and other appropriate public and private agencies.

(b) Support.

The Commissioner shall prepare and publish annually as a part of the annual report provided in section 3018 of this title a report on the professions dealing with the problems of the aging, in which he shall present in detail his view on the state of such professions and the trends which he discerns with respect to the future complexion of programs for the aging throughout the Nation and the funds and the needs for well-educated personnel to staff such programs. The report shall indicate the Commissioner's plans concerning the allocation of Federal assistance under this subchapter in relation to the plans and programs of other Federal agencies. (Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 402, as added Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 45.)

CODIFICATION

A prior section 3032, Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 402, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 224, which related to payments of grants, providing in: subsec. (a) for contribution by recipients; subsec. (b) adjustments, advances or reimbursement, installments and conditions; and subsec. (c) consultation of Secretary with State agency prior to making grants or contracts, was repealed by Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 45, and is now covered by section 3037a of this title.

PRIOR PROVISIONS

Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in Pub. L. 89-73, title V, § 503, as added Pub. L. 90-42, § 6, July 1, 1967, 81 Stat. 108, formerly classified to section 3043 of this title, prior to repeal of such section by Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 45.

SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in section 3015 of this title. § 3033. Attracting qualified persons to the field of aging.

The Commissioner may make grants to State agencies referred to in section 3024 of this title, State or local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, or other public or nonprofit private agencies, organizations, or institutions, and he may enter into contracts with any agency, institution, or organization for the purpose of—

(1) publicizing available opportunities for careers in the field of aging;

(2) encouraging qualified persons to enter or reenter the field of aging;

(3) encouraging artists, craftsmen, artisans, scientists, and persons from other professions and vocations and homemakers, to undertake assignments on a part-time basis or for temporary periods in the field of aging; or

(4) preparing and disseminating materials, including audio-visual materials and printed materials, for use in recruitment and training of persons employed or preparing for employment in carrying out programs related to the purposes of this chapter.

(Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 403, as added Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 46.)

§ 3034. Training programs for personnel in the field of aging.

(a) Grants or contracts; scope of assistance.

The Commissioner may make grants to any public or nonprofit private agency, organization, or institution or with State agencies referred to in section 3024 of this title, or contracts with any agency, organization, or institution, to assist them in training persons who are employed or preparing for employment in fields related to the purposes of this chapter

(1) to assist in covering the cost of courses of training or study (including short-term or regular session institutes and other inservice and preservice training programs),

(2) for establishing and maintaining fellowships to train persons to be supervisors or trainers of persons employed or preparing for employment in fields related to the purposes of this chapter,

(3) for seminars, conferences, symposiums, and workshops in the field of aging, including the conduct of conferences and other meetings for the purposes of facilitating exchange of information and stimulating new approaches with respect to activities related to the purposes of this chapter,

(4) for the improvement of programs for preparing personnel for careers in the field of aging, including design, development and evaluation of exemplary training programs, introduction of high quality and more effective curricula and curricula materials, and

(5) the provision of increased opportunities for practical experience.

(b) Payments; stipends; allowances to institution. The Commissioner may include in the terms of any contract or grant under this part provisions authorizing the payment, to persons participating in

training programs supported under this part, of such stipends (including allowances for subsistence and other expenses for such persons and their dependents) as he determines to be consistent with prevailing practices under comparable federally supported programs. Where the Commissioner provides for the use of funds under this section for fellowships, he shall (in addition to stipends for the recipients) pay to colleges or universities in which the fellowship is being pursued such amounts as the Commissioner shall determine to be consistent with prevailing practices under comparable federally supported programs. (Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 404, as added Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 46.)

PART B.-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS § 3035. Description of activities.

The Commissioner may make grants to any public or nonprofit private agency, organization, or institution and contracts with any agency, organization, or institution or with any individual for the purpose of

(1) studying current patterns and conditions of living of older persons and identifying factors which are beneficial or detrimental to the wholesome and meaningful living of such persons;

(2) developing or demonstrating new approaches, techniques, and methods (including the use of multipurpose centers) which hold promise of substantial contribution toward wholesome and meaningful living for older persons;

(3) developing or demonstrating approaches, methods, and techniques for achieving or improving coordination of community services for older persons;

(4) evaluating these approaches, techniques, and methods, as well as others which may assist older persons to enjoy wholesome and meaningful lives and to continue to contribute to the strength and welfare of our Nation;

(5) collecting and disseminating, through publications and other appropriate means, information concerning research findings, demonstration results, and other materials developed in connection with activities assisted under this part; or (6) conducting conferences and other meetings for the purposes of facilitating exchange of information and stimulating new approaches with respect to activities related to the purposes of this part.

(Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 411, as added Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 47.)

PRIOR PROVISIONS

Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in Pub. L. 89-73, title IV § 401, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 224; Pub. L. 90-42, § 5(b), July 1, 1967, 81 Stat. 107; Pub. L. 91-69, § 7, Sept. 17, 1969, 83 Stat. 111, formerly classified to section 3031 of this title, prior to repeal of such section by Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 45.

§ 3035a. Special study and demonstration projects on the transportation problems of older Americans. (a) Special considerations.

The Commissioner shall, after consultation with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, conduct a com

prehensive study and survey of the transportation problems of older Americans with emphasis upon solutions that are practicable and can be implemented in a timely fashion. In conducting the study and survey, the Commissioner shall consider—

(1) the use of all community transportation facilities, particularly public transportation systems, the possible use of school buses, and excess Department of Defense vehicles; and

(2) the need for revised and improved procedures for obtaining motor vehicle insurance by older Americans to be implemented for use in a coordinated transportation system.

(b) Research and demonstration projects.

In connection with the study required by subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner, in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Housing and Urban development, shall conduct research and demonstration projects, either directly or by grants or contracts with public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations, in order to

(1) demonstrate possible solutions of economic and service aspect of furnishing adequate transportation to older persons in rural and urban areas including transportation services furnished by social service agencies;

(2) demonstrate improvement of transportation services available to older persons with emphasis on (A) establishing special transportation subsystems for older persons or similar groups with similar mobility restrictions, (B) providing portal-to-portal service and demand actuated services, (C) making payments directly to older persons to enable them to obtain reasonable and necessary transportation services;

(3) demonstrate improved coordination between transportation systems and social service delivery systems; and

(4) demonstrate innovative solutions for other special transportation problems confronting older Americans.

(c) Same; number of projects for rural States.

At least half of the projects authorized under subsection (b) of this section shall be conducted in States that are predominantly rural in character. (d) Report to Secretary of Transportation, President, and Congress.

Not later than January 1, 1975, the Commissioner shall prepare and transmit to the Secretary, to the President, and to the Congress, a report on his findings and recommendations, including a plan for implementation of improved transportation services for older Americans and recommendations for additional legislation, administrative and other measures to provide solutions to the transportation problems of older Americans not later than January 1, 1975, as he deems advisable.

(e) Experts and consultants; agency cooperation.

In carrying out the study and survey, and the demonstration and research projects under this section, the Commissioner is authorized to―

(1) procure temporary or intermittent services of experts and consultants in accordance with section 3109 of Title 5, and

(2) secure directly from any executive department, bureau, agency, board, commission, office, independent establishment or instrumentality information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics for the purpose of this section; and each such department, bureau, agency, board, commission, office, independent establishment or instrumentality is authorized and directed to the extent permitted by law, to furnish such information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics directly to the Commissioner upon request made by him.

(Pub. L. 89-73, title IV § 412, as added Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 47.)

PART C.-MULTIDISCIPLINARY CENTERS OF

GERONTOLOGY

§ 3036. Applications for grants for establishment or support of multidisciplinary centers of gerontology; terms and conditions.

The Commissioner may make grants to public and private nonprofit agencies, organizations, and institutions for the purpose of establishing or supporting multidisciplinary centers of gerontology. A grant may be made under this section only if the application therefor

(1) provides satisfactory assurance that the applicant will expend the full amount of the grant to establish or support a multidisciplinary center of gerontology which shall

(A) recruit and train personnel at the professional and subprofessional levels,

(B) conduct basic and applied research on work, leisure, and education of older people, living arrangements of older people, social services for older people, the economics of aging, and other related areas,

(C) provide consultation to public and voluntary organizations with respect to the needs of older people and in planning and developing services for them,

(D) serve as a repository of information and knowledge with respect to the areas for which it conducts basic and applied research,

(E) stimulate the incorporation of information on aging into the teaching of biological, behavioral, and social sciences at colleges or universities,

(F) help to develop training programs on aging in schools of social work, public health, health care administration, education, and in other such schools at colleges and universities, and

(G) create opportunities for innovative, multidisciplinary efforts in teaching, research, and demonstration projects with respect to aging; (2) provides for such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to assure proper disbursement of and accounting for funds paid to the applicant under this section; and

(3) provides for making such reports, in such form and containing such information, as the Commissioner may require to carry out his functions under this section, and for keeping such records and for affording such access thereto as the

Commissioner may find necessary to assure the correctness and verification of such reports. (Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 421, as added Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 48.)

PART D.-AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS § 3037. Authorization of appropriations.

There are authorized to be appropriated for the purposes of carrying out this subchapter such sums as may be necessary for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and the fiscal year ending June 30, 1075. (Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 431, as added Pub. L. 93–29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 49.)

PRIOR PROVISIONS

Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in Pub. L. 89-73, title VIII, § 803, formerly title VI, § 603, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 226; Pub. L. 90-42, § 4, July 1, 1967, 81 Stat. 107; renumbered title VII, § 703, and amended Pub. L. 91-69, §§ 2(b), 9, Sept. 17, 1969, 83 Stat. 108, 111; renumbered title VIII, § 803, Pub. L. 92–258, § 1, Mar. 22, 1972, 86 Stat. 88, formerly classified to section 3053 of this title, prior to repeal of such section by Pub. L. 93-29, title II, § 202, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 36.

§ 3037a. Payments of grants.

(a) Contributions of recipients.

To the extent he deems it appropriate, the Commissioner shall require the recipient of any grant or contract under this subchapter to contribute money, facilities, or services for carrying out the project for which such grant or contract was made.

(b) Adjustments; advances or reimbursement; installments; conditions.

Payments under this part pursuant to a grant or contract may be made (after necessary adjustment, in the case of grants, on account of previously made overpayments or underpayments) in advance or by way of reimbursement, and in such installments and on such conditions, as the Commissioner may determine.

(c) Consultations with State agency.

The Commissioner shall make no grant or contract under this subchapter in any State which has established or designated a State agency for purposes of subchapter III of this chapter unless the Commissioner has consulted with such State agency regarding such grant or contract. (Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 432, as added Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 49.)

PRIOR PROVISIONS

Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 402, title V, § 502, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 224, 225, formerly classified to sections 3032 and 3042 of this title, prior to repeal of such sections by Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 45.

SUBCHAPTER V.-MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTERS

PART A.-ACQUISITION, ALTERATION, OR RENOVATION OF MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTERS

§ 3041. Grants or contracts.

(a) Authority of Commissioner; percentage limitation; proximity of facilities.

In order to provide a focal point in communities for the development and delivery of social services

and nutritional services designed primarily for older persons, the Commissioner may make grants to units of general purpose local government or other public or nonprofit private agencies or organizations and may make contracts with any agency or organization to pay not to exceed 75 per centum of the cost of acquiring, altering, or renovating existing facilities to serve as multipurpose senior centers (including the initial equipment of such facilities). Facilities assisted by grants or contracts under this part shall be in close proximity to the majority of individuals eligible to use the multipurpose senior center, and within walking distance where possible.

(b) State percentage limitation.

The total payments made pursuant to grants or contracts under this section in any State for any fiscal year shall not exceed 10 per centum of the total amount appropriated for the year for the purposes of carrying out this part.

(c) Multipurpose senior center defined.

The term "multipurpose senior center" means a community facility for the organization and provision of a broad spectrum of services (including provision of health, social, and educational services and provision of facilities for recreational activities) for older persons. (Pub. L. 89-73, title V, § 501, as added Pub. L. 93-29, title V, § 501, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 50.)

CODIFICATION

A prior section 3041, Pub. L. 89-73, title V, § 501, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 224; Pub. L. 91-69, § 8, Sept. 17, 1969, 83 Stat. 111, which related to training project grants and contracts, training programs, studies, preparation and dissemination of materials, and conferences, was repealed by Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 45, and is now covered by subchapter IV of this chapter.

SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This section is referred to in section 3041d of this title.

§ 3041a. Requirements for approval of applications; preferred areas; agency cooperation.

(a) A grant or contract for purchase under this part may be made only if the application therefor is approved by the Commissioner upon his determination that

(1) the application contains or is supported by reasonable assurances that (A) for not less than ten years after purchase, the facility will be used for the purposes for which it is to be purchased, (B) sufficient funds will be available to meet the non-Federal share of the cost of purchase of the facility, (C) sufficient funds will be available, when purchase is completed, for effective use of the facility for the purpose for which it is being purchased, and (D) the facility will not be used and is not intended to be used for sectarian instruction or as a place for religious worship;

(2) the application contains or is supported by reasonable assurances that there are no existing facilities in the community suitable for leasing as a multipurpose senior center;

(3) the plans and specifications are in accordance with regulations relating to minimum standards of construction and equipment (promulgated with particular emphasis on securing compliance with the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968); and

(4) the application contains or is supported by adequate assurance that any laborer or mechanic employed by any contractors or subcontractors in the performance of work on the facility will be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing for similar work in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended. The Secretary of Labor shall have, with respect to the labor standards specified in this paragraph, the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950, and section 276c of Title 40. (b) In making grants or contracts under this part, the Commissioner shall—

(1) give preference to the acquisition of multipurpose senior centers in areas where there is being developed a comprehensive and coordinated system under subchapter III of this chapter; and

(2) consult with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with respect to the technical adequacy of any proposed alteration or renovation. (Pub. L. 89-73, title V, § 502, as added Pub. L. 93-29, title V, § 501, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 50.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, referred to in subsec. (a) (3), is classified to chapter 51 of this title.

Davis-Bacon Act, as amended, referred to in subsec. (a) (4), is classified to sections 276a to 276a-5 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.

Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950, referred to in subsec. (a) (4), is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

§ 3041b. Payments; reservation from appropriations amount of grant or contract: amendment; advances; reimbursement; installments.

Upon approval of any application for a grant or contract under this part, the Commissioner shall reserve, from any appropriation available therefor, the amount of such grant or contract. The amount so reserved may be paid in advance or by way of reimbursement, and in such installments consistent with progress in alteration or renovation, as the Commissioner may determine. The Commissioner's reservation of any amount under this section may be amended by him, either upon approval of an amendment of the application or upon revision of the estimated cost of altering or renovating the facility. (Pub. L. 89-73, title V § 503, as added Pub. L. 93-29, title V, § 501, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 51.)

§ 3041c. Recapture of payments.

If, within ten years after purchase of any facility for which funds have been paid under this part

(a) the owner of the facility ceases to be a public or nonprofit private agency or organization,

or

(b) the facility ceases to be used for the purposes for which it was purchased (unless the Commissioner determines, in accordance with regulations, that there is good cause for releasing the applicant or other owner from the obligation to do so),

the United States shall be entitled to recover from the applicant or other owner of the facility an amount which bears to the then value of the facility (or so much thereof as constituted an approved project or projects) the same ratio as the amount of

such Federal funds bore to the cost of the facility financed with the aid of such funds. Such value shall be determined by agreement of the parties or by action brought in the United States district court for the district in which such facility is situated. (Pub. L. 89-73, title V, § 504, as added Pub. L. 93-29, title V, § 501, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 51.)

§3041d. Authorization of appropriations.

(a) There are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of making grants or contracts under section 3041 of this title, such sums as may be necessary for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.

(b) Sums appropriated for any fiscal year under subsection (a) of this section and remaining unobligated at the end of such year shall remain available for such purpose for the next fiscal year. (Pub. L. 89-73, title V, § 505, as added Pub. L. 93-29, title V, § 501, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 51.)

§ 3041e. Mortgage insurance for Multipurpose Senior Centers.

(a) Statement of purpose.

It is the purpose of this section to assist and encourage the provision of urgently needed facilities for programs for the elderly.

(b) Definitions.

For the purpose of this part the terms "mortgage", "mortgagor", "mortgagee", "maturity date", and "State" shall have the meanings respectively set forth in section 1713 of Title 12.

(c) Terms and conditions of mortgage insurance; commencement of commitments.

The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare is authorized to insure any mortgage (including advances on such mortgage during acquisition, alteration, or renovation) in accordance with the provisions of this section upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe and make commitments for insurance of such mortgage prior to the date of its execution or disbursement thereon.

(d) New multipurpose senior center coverage; conditions of mortgage insurance; limitation of amount. In order to carry out the purpose of this section, the Secretary is authorized to insure any mortgage which covers a new multipurpose senior center, including equipment to be used in its operation, subject to the following conditions:

(1) The mortgage shall be executed by a mortgagor, approved by the Secretary, who demonstrates ability successfully to operate one or more programs for the elderly. The Secretary may in his discretion require any such mortgagor to be regulated or restricted as to minimum charges and methods of financing, and, in addition thereto, if the mortgagor is a corporate entity, as to capital structure and rate of return. As an aid to the regulation or restriction of any mortgagor with respect to any of the foregoing matters, the Secretary may make such contracts with and acquire for not to exceed $100 such stock interest in such mortgagor as he may deem necessary. Any stock or interest so purchased shall be paid for out of the Multipurpose Senior Center Insurance Fund, and shall be redeemed by the

mortgagor at par upon the termination of all obligations of the Secretary under the insurance.

(2) The mortgage shall involve a principal obligation in an amount not to exceed $250,000 and not to exceed 90 per centum of the estimated replacement cost of the property or project, including equipment to be used in the operation of the multipurpose senior center, when the proposed improvements are completed and the equipment is installed. (3) The mortgage shall

(A) provide for complete amortization by periodic payments within such term as the Secretary shall prescribe, and

(B) bear interest (exclusive of premium charges for insurance and service charges, if any) at not to exceed such per centum per annum on the principal obligation outstanding at anytime as the Secretary finds necessary to meet the mortgage market.

(4) The Secretary shall not insure any mortgage under this section unless he has determined that the center to be covered by the mortgage will be in compliance with minimum standards to be prescribed by the Secretary.

(5) In the plans for such Multipurpose Senior Center, due consideration shall be given to excellence of architecture and design, and to the inclusion of works of art (not representing more than 1 per centum of the cost of the project).

(e) Premium charges: annual advance payments, limitation; appraisal and inspection charges, limitation.

The Secretary shall fix and collect premium charges for the insurance of mortgages under this section which shall be payable annually in advance by the mortgagee, either in cash or in debentures of the Multipurpose Senior Center Insurance Fund (established by subsection (h) of this section) issued at par plus accrued interest. In the case of any mortgage such charge shall be not less than an amount equivalent to one-fourth of 1 per centum per annum nor more than an amount equivalent to 1 per centum per annum of the amount of the principal obligation of the mortgage outstanding at any one time, without taking into account delinquent payments or prepayments. In addition to the premium charge herein provided for, the Secretary is authorized to charge and collect such amounts as he may deem reasonable for the appraisal of a property or project during acquisition, alteration, or renovation; but such charges for appraisal and inspection shall not aggregate more than 1 per centum of the original principal face amount of the mortgage.

(f) Releases from mortgage liens; terms and conditions.

The Secretary may consent to the release of a part or parts of the mortgaged property or project from the lien of any mortgage insured under this section upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe.

(g) Functions, powers, and duties of Secretary; National Housing Act applicable and references construed.

(1) The Secretary shall have the same functions, powers, and duties (insofar as applicable) with re