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the National Housing Act relating to housing for the elderly and the setting of standards for the licensing of nursing homes, intermediate care homes, and other facilities providing care for older people;

(16) provide information and assistance to private organizations for the establishment and operation by them of programs and activities related to the purposes of this Act;

(17) develop, in coordination with other agencies, a national plan for meeting the needs for trained personnel in the field of aging, and for training persons for carrying out programs related to the purposes of this Act, and conduct and provide for the conducting of such training;

(18) consult with national organizations representing minority individuals to develop and disseminate training packages and to provide technical assistance efforts designed to assist State and area agencies in providing services to older individuals with the greatest economic or social needs;

(19) collect for each fiscal year, for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1988, directly or by contract, statistical data regarding programs and activities carried out with funds provided under this Act, including

(A) with respect to each type of service provided with such funds

(i) the aggregate amount of such funds expended to provide such service;

(ii) the number of individuals who received such service; and

(iii) the number of units of such service provided; (B) the number of senior centers which received such funds; and

(C) the extent to which each area agency on aging designated under section 305(a) satisfied the requirements of paragraphs (2) and (5)(A) of section 306(a); and

(20) obtain from—

(A) the Department of Agriculture information explaining the requirements for eligibility to receive benefits under the Food Stamp Act of 1977; and

(B) the Social Security Administration information explaining the requirements for eligibility to receive supplemental security income benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act (or assistance under a State plan program under title XVI of that Act);

and distribute such information, in written form, to State agencies, for redistribution to area agencies on aging, to carry out outreach activities and application assistance under section 307(a)(31).

(b) In order to strengthen the involvement of the Administration in the development of policy alternatives in long-term care and to insure that the development of community alternatives is given priority attention, the Commissioner shall

(1) develop planning linkages with health systems agencies designated under section 1515 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 3001-4), with utilization and quality control peer

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Sec. 203 review organizations under title XI of the Social Security Act, with the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration and the Administration on Developmental Disabilities;

(2) participate in all departmental and interdepartmental activities which concern issues of institutional and noninstitutional long-term health care services development; and

(3) review and comment on all departmental regulations and policies regarding community health and social service development for the elderly.

(c) In executing the duties and functions of the Administration under this Act and carrying out the programs and activities provided for by this Act, the Commissioner, in consultation with the Director of the ACTION_Agency, shall take all possible steps to encourage and permit voluntary groups active in supportive services, including youth organizations active at the high school or college levels, to participate and be involved individually or through representative groups in such programs or activities to the maximum extent feasible, through the performance of advisory or consultative functions, and in other appropriate ways.

(42 U.S.C. 3012) Enacted July 14, 1965, P.L. 89-73, sec. 202, 79 Stat. 220; amended May 3, 1973, P.L. 93-29, sec. 201(b), 87 Stat. 31; amended November 28, 1975, P.L. 94-135, sec. 114(c), 89 Stat. 725; amended October 18, 1978, P.L. 95-478, secs. 102(a), 503(b), 92 Stat. 1513, 1559; amended December 29, 1981, P.L. 97-115, secs. 2(b), 2(c), 3(d), 95 Stat. 1595, 1597; amended October 9, 1984, P.L. 98-459, sec. 202, 98 Stat. 1768; amended November 29, 1987, P.L. 100-175, secs. 103(a), 105(a), 106(a), and 155(a), 101 Stat. 928, 930, 952.

FEDERAL AGENCY CONSULTATION

SEC. 203. (a) The Commissioner, in carrying out the purposes and provisions of this Act, shall advise, consult, and cooperate with the head of each Federal agency or department proposing or administering programs or services substantially related to the purposes of this Act, with respect to such programs or services. The head of each Federal agency or department proposing to establish programs and services substantially related to the purposes of this Act shall consult with the Commissioner prior to the establishment of such programs and services. The head of each Federal agency administering any program substantially related to the purposes of this Act, particularly administering any program set forth in subsection (b), shall, to achieve appropriate coordination, consult and cooperate with the Commissioner in carrying out such program. (b) For the purposes of subsection (a), programs related to the purposes of this Act shall include

(1) the Job Training Partnership Act,

(2) title II of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973,
(3) titles XVI, XVIII, XIX, and XX of the Social Security Act,
(4) sections 231 and 232 of the National Housing Act,

(5) the United States Housing Act of 1937,

(6) section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959,

(7) title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,

(8) title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Adult Education Act,

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(9) sections 3, 9, and 16 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964,

(10) the Public Health Service Act, including block grants under title XIX of such Act,

(11) the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981,

(12) part A of the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976, relating to weatherization assistance for low income persons,

(13) the Community Services Block Grant Act,

(14) demographic statistics and analysis programs conducted by the Bureau of the Census under title 13, United States Code,

(15) parts II and III of title 38, United States Code,

(16) the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and

(17) the Developmental Disabilities and Bill of Rights Act.

(42 U.S.C. 3013) As added May 3, 1973, P.L. 93-29, sec. 201(c), 87 Stat. 32; amended October 18, 1978, P.L. 95-478, sec. 102(b), 92 Stat. 1513; amended December 29, 1981, P.L. 97-115, sec. 2(d), 95 Stat. 1595-1596; amended October 9, 1984, P.L. 98-459, sec. 203, 98 Stat. 1768; amended November 29, 1987, P.L. 100-175, secs. 104(a), 105(a), and 106(b), 101 Stat. 929, 930.

FEDERAL COUNCIL ON THE AGING

SEC. 204. (a)(1) There is established a Federal Council on the Aging to be composed of 15 members. Members shall serve for terms of three years without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code. Members shall be appointed by each appointing authority so as to be representative of rural and urban older individuals, national organizations with an interest in aging, business, labor, minorities, Indian tribes, and the general public. At least three of the members appointed by each appointing authority shall be older individuals. No full-time officer or employee of the Federal Government may be appointed as a member of the Council. (2) Members appointed to the Federal Council on the Aging established by this section prior to the date of enactment of the Older Americans Act Amendments of 1984 who are serving on such date, shall continue to serve on the Federal Council established by paragraph (1) of this subsection until members are appointed in accordance with subsection (b)(1).

(b)(1)(A) The members appointed in 1985 shall be referred to as class 1 members; the members appointed in 1986 shall be referred to as class 2 members; and the members appointed in 1987 shall be referred to as class 3 members.

(B)(i) Members of each class shall be appointed in the manner prescribed by this subparagraph.

(ii) of the members of class 1, two shall be appointed by the President, two by the President pro tempore of the Senate upon the recommendation of the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader, and one by the Speaker of the House of Representatives upon the recommendation of the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader.

(iii) of the members of class 2, two shall be appointed by the President, one by the President pro tempore of the Senate upon the recommendation of the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader,

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Sec. 204 and two by the Speaker of the House of Representatives upon the recommendation of the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader. (iv) Of the members of class 3, one shall be appointed by the President, two by the President pro tempore of the Senate upon the recommendation of the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader, and two by the Speaker of the House of Representatives upon the recommendation of the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader.

(2) Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which such member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. Members shall be eligible for reappointment and may serve after the expiration of their terms until their successors have taken office.

(3) Any vacancy in the Council shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner by which the original appointment was made.

(4) Members of the Council shall, while serving on business of the Council, be entitled to receive compensation at a rate not to exceed the daily rate specified for grade GS-18 in section 5332 of title 5, United States Code, including traveltime, and while so serving away from their homes or regular places of business, they may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as the expenses authorized by section 5703(b) of title 5, United States Code, for persons in the Government service employed intermittently.

(c) The President shall designate the Chairperson from among the members appointed to the Council. The Council shall meet at the call of the Chairperson at least quarterly.

(d) The Council shall

(1) advise and assist the President on matters relating to the special needs of older Americans;

(2) review and evaluate, on a continuing basis, Federal policies regarding the aging and programs and other activities affecting the aging conducted or assisted by all Federal departments and agencies for the purpose of appraising their value and their impact on the lives of older Americans;

(3) serve as a spokesman on behalf of older Americans by making recommendations to the President, to the Secretary, to the Commissioner, and to the Congress with respect to Federal policies regarding the aging and federally conducted or assisted programs and other activities relating to or affecting them;

(4) inform the public about the problems and needs of the aging by collecting and disseminating information, conducting or commissioning studies and publishing the results thereof, and by issuing publications and reports; and

(5) provide public forums for discussing and publicizing the problems and needs of the aging and obtaining information relating thereto by conducting public hearings, and by conducting or sponsoring conferences, workshops, and other such meetings.

(e) The Council shall have staff personnel, appointed by the Chairperson, to assist it in carrying out its activities. The head of

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each Federal department and agency shall make available to the Council such information and other assistance as it may require to carry out its activities.

(f) Beginning with the year 1974 the Council shall make such interim reports as it deems advisable and an annual report of its findings and recommendations to the President not later than March 31 of each year. The President shall transmit each such report to the Congress together with his comments and recommendations.

(g) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section $210,000 for the fiscal year 1988, and $221,000 for the fiscal year 1989, $232,000 for the fiscal year 1990, and $243,000 for the fiscal year 1991.

(42 U.S.C. 3015) As added May 3, 1973, P.L. 93-29, sec. 201(c), 87 Stat. 33; amended November 28, 1975, P.L. 94-135, sec. 101, 89 Stat. 713; amended October 18, 1978, P.L. 95-478, secs. 102(e), 503(b), 92 Stat. 1514-1515, 1559; redesignated and amended December 29, 1981, P.L. 97-115, secs. 2(e), 2(f), 11(b)(1), 95 Stat. 1596, 1606; amended October 9, 1984, P.L. 98-459, sec. 204, 98 Stat. 1769; amended November 29, 1987, P.L. 100-175, secs. 107(b), 108, and 182(d), 101 Stat. 931, 932, 964; amended November 7, 1988, P.L. 100-628, sec. 705, 102 Stat. 3247.

ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT

SEC. 205. (a) In carrying out the purposes of this Act, the Commissioner is authorized to:

(1) provide consultative services and technical assistance to public or nonprofit private agencies and organizations;

(2) provide short-term training and technical instruction;
(3) conduct research and demonstrations;

(4) collect, prepare, publish, and disseminate special educational or informational materials, including reports of the projects for which funds are provided under this Act; and

(5) provide staff and other technical assistance to the Federal Council on the Aging.

(b) In administering the functions of the Administration under this Act, the Commissioner may utilize the services and facilities of any agency of the Federal Government and of any other public or nonprofit agency or organization, in accordance with agreements between the Commissioner and the head thereof, and is authorized to pay therefor, in advance or by way of reimbursement, as may be provided in the agreement.

(c) Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the Older Americans Act Amendments of 1987, the Secretary shall issue and publish in the Federal Register proposed regulations for the administration of this Act. After allowing a reasonable period for public comment on such proposed rules and not later than 90 days after such publication, the Secretary shall issue, in final form, regulations for the administration of this Act.

(d) Not later than September 1 of each fiscal year, the Commissioner shall make available to the public, for the purpose of facilitating informed public comment, a statement of proposed specific goals to be achieved by implementing this Act in the first fiscal year beginning after the date on which such statement is made available.

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