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§ 1688.
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Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Economic Development Loan Fund
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§ 1688. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Economic Development Loan Fund For the purpose of promoting economic development in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior, for payment to the government of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Isla...
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(Pub. L. 92–257, § 1, Mar. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 87.)
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§ 1689.
1689
Plan for use of grant to Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Economic Development Loan Fund; loans; terms
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§ 1689. Plan for use of grant to Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Economic Development Loan Fund; loans; terms The grant authorized by section 1688 of this title shall be made only after the government of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands has submitted to the Secretary of the Interior a plan for the use ...
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§ 1690.
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Loans from Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Economic Loan Fund; restrictions; guarantees
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§ 1690. Loans from Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Economic Loan Fund; restrictions; guarantees No loan or loan guarantee shall be made under sections 1688 to 1693 of this title to any applicant who does not satisfy the territorial administering agency that financing is otherwise unavailable on reasonable terms ...
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§ 1691.
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Fiscal control and accounting procedures for plan for use of grant
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§ 1691. Fiscal control and accounting procedures for plan for use of grant The plan provided for in section 1689 of this title shall set forth such fiscal control and accounting procedures as may be necessary to assure proper disbursement, repayment, and accounting for such funds.
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TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1692.
1692
Comprehensive annual financial report by chief executives of governments of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and Northern Mariana Islands; contents; other reports
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§ 1692. Comprehensive annual financial report by chief executives of governments of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and Northern Mariana Islands; contents; other reports The chief executives of the governments of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and the North...
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§ 1693.
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Audit of government; access to books, records, etc.
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§ 1693. Audit of government; access to books, records, etc. The Comptroller General of the United States, or any of his duly authorized representatives, shall have access, for the purpose of audit and examination, to any relevant books, documents, papers, or records of the government of the Trust Territory of the Pacif...
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§ 1695.
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Federal education and health care programs; nonapplicability or nonparticipation
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§ 1695. Federal education and health care programs; nonapplicability or nonparticipation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except in cases in which the Federal program is terminated with respect to all recipients under the program, Federal programs in the fields of education and health care shall not cease to...
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§ 1704.
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Concurrent jurisdiction; exceptions for national defense purposes
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§ 1704. Concurrent jurisdiction; exceptions for national defense purposes (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the governments of the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa, shall have concurrent civil and criminal jurisdiction with the United States with regard to property owned, reserved, or controlled by the U...
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48 U.S.C. § 1705
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§ 1705.
1705
Tidelands, submerged lands, or filled lands
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§ 1705. Tidelands, submerged lands, or filled lands (a) Conveyance to Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin Islands, and American Samoa Subject to valid existing rights, all right, title, and interest of the United States in lands permanently or periodically covered by tidal waters up to but no...
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§ 1706.
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Reserved rights
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§ 1706. Reserved rights (a) Establishment of naval defense sea areas and airspace reservations Nothing in this Act shall affect the right of the President to establish naval defensive sea areas and naval airspace reservations around and over the islands of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, America...
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/us/usc/t48/s1707
48 U.S.C. § 1707
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1707.
1707
Payment of rents, royalties, and fees to local government
null
§ 1707. Payment of rents, royalties, and fees to local government On and after the date of enactment of this Act, all rents, royalties, or fees from leases, permits, or use rights, issued prior to such date of enactment by the United States with respect to the land conveyed by this Act, or by the amendment made by this...
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(Pub. L. 93–435, § 4, Oct. 5, 1974, 88 Stat. 1212.)
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/us/usc/t48/s1708
48 U.S.C. § 1708
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1708.
1708
Discrimination prohibited in rights of access to, and benefits from, conveyed lands
null
§ 1708. Discrimination prohibited in rights of access to, and benefits from, conveyed lands No person shall be denied access to, or any of the benefits accruing from, the lands conveyed by this Act, or by the amendment made by this Act, on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, or ancestry: Pr...
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(Pub. L. 93–435, § 6, Oct. 5, 1974, 88 Stat. 1212.)
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/us/usc/t48/s1711
48 U.S.C. § 1711
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1711.
1711
Delegate to House of Representatives from Guam and Virgin Islands
null
§ 1711. Delegate to House of Representatives from Guam and Virgin Islands The territory of Guam and the territory of the Virgin Islands each shall be represented in the United States Congress by a nonvoting Delegate to the House of Representatives, elected as hereinafter provided.
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(Pub. L. 92–271, § 1, Apr. 10, 1972, 86 Stat. 118.)
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/us/usc/t48/s1712
48 U.S.C. § 1712
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1712.
1712
Election of delegates; majority; runoff election; vacancy; commencement of term
null
§ 1712. Election of delegates; majority; runoff election; vacancy; commencement of term (a) The Delegate shall be elected by the people qualified to vote for the members of the legislature of the territory he is to represent at the general election of 1972, and thereafter at such general election every second year ther...
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(Pub. L. 92–271, § 2, Apr. 10, 1972, 86 Stat. 119; Pub. L. 105–209, § 1, July 29, 1998, 112 Stat. 880.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1713
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1713.
1713
Qualifications for Office of Delegate
null
§ 1713. Qualifications for Office of Delegate To be eligible for the Office of Delegate a candidate must— (a) be at least twenty-five years of age on the date of the election, (b) have been a citizen of the United States for at least seven years prior to the date of the election, (c) be an inhabitant of the territory f...
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(Pub. L. 92–271, § 3, Apr. 10, 1972, 86 Stat. 119.)
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/us/usc/t48/s1714
48 U.S.C. § 1714
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1714.
1714
Territorial legislature; determination of election procedure
null
§ 1714. Territorial legislature; determination of election procedure The legislature of each territory may determine the order of names on the ballot for election of Delegate, the method by which a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Delegate shall be conducted, the method by which ties between candidat...
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(Pub. L. 92–271, § 4, Apr. 10, 1972, 86 Stat. 119.)
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/us/usc/t48/s1715
48 U.S.C. § 1715
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1715.
1715
Operation of Office; House privileges; compensation, allowances, and benefits; privileges and immunities; voting in committee
null
§ 1715. Operation of Office; House privileges; compensation, allowances, and benefits; privileges and immunities; voting in committee The Delegate from Guam and the Delegate from the Virgin Islands shall have such privileges in the House of Representatives as may be afforded him under the Rules of the House of Represen...
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(Pub. L. 92–271, § 5, Apr. 10, 1972, 86 Stat. 119; Pub. L. 104–186, title II, § 224(4), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1752.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1731
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1731.
1731
Delegate to House of Representatives from American Samoa
null
§ 1731. Delegate to House of Representatives from American Samoa The Territory of American Samoa shall be represented in the United States Congress by a nonvoting Delegate to the House of Representatives, elected as hereinafter provided.
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(Pub. L. 95–556, § 1, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2078.)
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/us/usc/t48/s1732
48 U.S.C. § 1732
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1732.
1732
Election of delegates
null
§ 1732. Election of delegates (a) In general; plurality vote; vacancy The Delegate shall be elected by the people qualified to vote for the popularly elected officials of the Territory of American Samoa at the general Federal election of 1980, and thereafter at such general election every second year thereafter. The De...
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(Pub. L. 95–556, § 2, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2078; Pub. L. 108–376, § 2, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2200.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1733
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1733.
1733
Qualifications for Office of Delegate
null
§ 1733. Qualifications for Office of Delegate To be eligible for the office of Delegate a candidate shall— (a) be at least twenty-five years of age on the date of the election; (b) owe allegiance to the United States; (c) be an inhabitant of the Territory of American Samoa; and (d) not be, on the date of the election, ...
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(Pub. L. 95–556, § 3, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2078; Pub. L. 95–584, § 3, Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2483.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1734
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1734.
1734
Territorial government; determination of election procedure
null
§ 1734. Territorial government; determination of election procedure Acting pursuant to legislation enacted in accordance with section 9, article II of the American Samoan Revised Constitution, the territorial government will determine the order of names on the ballot for election of Delegate, the method by which a spec...
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(Pub. L. 95–556, § 4, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2078.)
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/us/usc/t48/s1735
48 U.S.C. § 1735
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1735.
1735
Operation of Office; compensation, allowances, and benefits; privileges and immunities
null
§ 1735. Operation of Office; compensation, allowances, and benefits; privileges and immunities Until the Rules of the House of Representatives are amended to provide otherwise, the Delegate from American Samoa shall receive the same compensation, allowances, and benefits as a Member of the House of Representatives, and...
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(Pub. L. 95–556, § 5, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2078; Pub. L. 97–357, title IV, § 401, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1711.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1751
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1751.
1751
Delegate to House of Representatives from Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
null
§ 1751. Delegate to House of Representatives from Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands shall be represented in the United States Congress by the Resident Representative to the United States authorized by section 901 of the Covenant To Establish a Commonwealth of ...
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(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 711, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 868.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1752
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1752.
1752
Election of Delegate
null
§ 1752. Election of Delegate (a) Electors and time of election The Delegate shall be elected— (1) by the people qualified to vote for the popularly elected officials of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and (2) at the Federal general election of 2008 and at such Federal general election every 2d year th...
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(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 712, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 868.)
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§ 1753.
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Qualifications for office of Delegate
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§ 1753. Qualifications for office of Delegate To be eligible for the office of Delegate a candidate shall— (1) be at least 25 years of age on the date of the election; (2) have been a citizen of the United States for at least 7 years prior to the date of the election; (3) be a resident and domiciliary of the Commonweal...
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(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 713, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 868.)
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Determination of election procedure
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§ 1754. Determination of election procedure Acting pursuant to legislation enacted in accordance with the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands may determine the order of names on the ballot for election of Delegate, the meth...
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(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 714, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 869.)
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§ 1755.
1755
Compensation, privileges, and immunities
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§ 1755. Compensation, privileges, and immunities Until the Rules of the House of Representatives are amended to provide otherwise, the Delegate from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands shall receive the same compensation, allowances, and benefits as a Member of the House of Representatives, and shall be en...
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(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 715, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 869.)
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§ 1756.
1756
Lack of effect on covenant
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§ 1756. Lack of effect on covenant No provision of this subchapter shall be construed to alter, amend, or abrogate any provision of the covenant referred to in section 1751 of this title except section 901 of the covenant.
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(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 716, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 869.)
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§ 1757.
1757
Definition
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§ 1757. Definition For purposes of this subchapter, the term “Delegate” means the Resident Representative referred to in section 1751 of this title.
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(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 717, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 869.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1801
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TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1801.
1801
Approval of Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
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§ 1801. Approval of Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands The Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, the text of which is as follows, is hereby approved.
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(Pub. L. 94–241, § 1, Mar. 24, 1976, 90 Stat. 263.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1802
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1802.
1802
Consideration of issues affecting relations with United States
null
§ 1802. Consideration of issues affecting relations with United States It is the sense of the Congress that pursuant to section 902 of the foregoing Covenant, and in any case within ten years from March 24, 1976, the President of the United States should request, on behalf of the United States, the designation of speci...
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(Pub. L. 94–241, § 2, Mar. 24, 1976, 90 Stat. 279.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1803
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1803.
1803
Financial assistance to Government of Northern Mariana Islands
null
§ 1803. Financial assistance to Government of Northern Mariana Islands Pursuant to section 701 of the foregoing Covenant, enactment of this section shall constitute a commitment and pledge of the full faith and credit of the United States for the payment of $228 million at guaranteed annual amounts of direct grant assi...
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(Pub. L. 94–241, § 3, as added Pub. L. 99–396, § 10, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 840.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1804
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1804.
1804
Direct grant assistance
null
§ 1804. Direct grant assistance (a) Composite price index adjustments not applicable Section 704(c) of the foregoing Covenant shall not apply to the Federal financial assistance which is provided to the Government of the Northern Mariana Islands pursuant to section 1803 of this title. (b) Additional years of assistance...
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(Pub. L. 94–241, § 4, as added Pub. L. 99–396, § 10, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 841; amended Pub. L. 104–134, title I, § 101(c) [title I, § 118], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–156, 1321–178; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 104–140, § 1(a), May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(3) [title I], Nov. 29,...
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48 U.S.C. § 1805
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1805.
1805
Failure to meet performance standards; resolution of issues; withholding of funds
null
§ 1805. Failure to meet performance standards; resolution of issues; withholding of funds Should the Secretary of the Interior believe that the performance standards of the agreement identified in section 1803 of this title are not being met, he shall notify the Government of the Northern Mariana Islands in writing wit...
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(Pub. L. 94–241, § 5, as added Pub. L. 99–396, § 10, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 841.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1806
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1806.
1806
Immigration and transition
null
§ 1806. Immigration and transition (a) Application of the Immigration and Nationality Act and establishment of a transition program (1) In general Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), effective on the first day of the first full month commencing 1 year after May 8, 2008 (hereafter referred to as the “transition program e...
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(Pub. L. 94–241, § 6, as added Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 702(a), May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 854; amended Pub. L. 113–235, § 10, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2134; Pub. L. 115–53, § 2, Aug. 22, 2017, 131 Stat. 1091; Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title X, § 1049(a), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1558; Pub. L. 115–218, § 3(a), July 24, ...
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48 U.S.C. § 1807
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1807.
1807
Technical assistance program
null
§ 1807. Technical assistance program (1) In general The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Governor of the Commonwealth, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Commerce, and as provided in the Interagency Agreements required to be negotiated under section 1806(a)(4) of this title, as added by sub...
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(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 702(e), May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 863.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1808
48
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§ 1808.
1808
Operations
null
§ 1808. Operations (1) Establishment At any time on and after May 8, 2008, the Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of Labor may establish and maintain offices and other operations in the Commonwealth for the purpose of carrying out duties under— (A) the Immigration and Nationality Act (8...
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(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 702(f), May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 863.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1821
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1821.
1821
District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands
null
§ 1821. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands (a) Establishment; judicial circuit; terms of court There is established for and within the Northern Mariana Islands a court of record to be known as the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands. The Northern Mariana Islands shall constitute a part of the s...
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(Pub. L. 95–157, § 1, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1265; Pub. L. 98–454, title IX, § 901, Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1744.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1822
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1822.
1822
Jurisdiction of District Court; original jurisdiction; procedural requirements
null
§ 1822. Jurisdiction of District Court; original jurisdiction; procedural requirements (a) The District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands shall have the jurisdiction of a District Court of the United States, including, but not limited to, the diversity jurisdiction provided for in section 1332 of title 28 and that...
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(Pub. L. 95–157, § 2, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1266; Pub. L. 98–454, title IX, § 902, Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1744.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1823
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1823.
1823
Appellate jurisdiction of District Court; procedure; review by United States Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit; rules
null
§ 1823. Appellate jurisdiction of District Court; procedure; review by United States Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit; rules (a) Appellate jurisdiction of District Court Prior to the establishment of an appellate court for the Northern Mariana Islands the district court shall have such appellate jurisdiction over the...
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(Pub. L. 95–157, § 3, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1266; Pub. L. 98–454, title IX, § 903, Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1744.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1824
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1824.
1824
Relations between courts of United States and courts of Northern Mariana Islands; applicability of statutory provisions
null
§ 1824. Relations between courts of United States and courts of Northern Mariana Islands; applicability of statutory provisions (a) The relations between the courts established by the Constitution or laws of the United States and the courts of the Northern Mariana Islands with respect to appeals, certiorari, removal of...
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(Pub. L. 95–157, § 4, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1266; Pub. L. 98–454, title IX, § 904, Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1745.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1825
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1825.
1825
Effective date
null
§ 1825. Effective date This subchapter shall come into force upon its approval or at the time proclaimed by the President for the Constitution of the Northern Mariana Islands to become effective, whichever is the later date.
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(Pub. L. 95–157, § 5, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1267.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1826
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1826.
1826
Authorization of appropriations
null
§ 1826. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
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(Pub. L. 95–157, § 6, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1267.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1841
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1841.
1841
Funds and services
null
§ 1841. Funds and services (a) Acquisition and construction of powerplant and distribution facilities There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for expenditure after October 1, 1978, not more than $12,000,000 plus or minus such amounts, if any, as may be justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations in construction ...
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(Pub. L. 95–348, § 3, Aug. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 489; Pub. L. 96–205, title II, § 204(a), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 86; Pub. L. 110–234, title IV, § 4002(b)(1)(A), (B), (2)(HH), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1095, 1096, 1098; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title IV, § 4002(b)(1)(A), (B), (2)(HH), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1857, 18...
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48 U.S.C. § 1842
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1842.
1842
Covering into Commonwealth treasury of tax proceeds collected pursuant to Covenant
null
§ 1842. Covering into Commonwealth treasury of tax proceeds collected pursuant to Covenant The Secretary shall take such steps as are necessary to ensure that the proceeds of taxes collected under the provisions of sections 601, 602, 603, and 604 of the Covenant (Public Law 94–241) are covered directly upon collection ...
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(Pub. L. 96–205, title II, § 204(b), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 87.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1843
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1843.
1843
Exemption from taxation for income derived from sources within Commonwealth
null
§ 1843. Exemption from taxation for income derived from sources within Commonwealth (a) Taxable years beginning after December 31, 1978, but not after January 1, 1985 Except as provided in subsection (c), any person, including an individual, trust, estate, partnership, association, company, or corporation, which is a r...
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(Pub. L. 96–205, title II, § 205, Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 87; Pub. L. 96–597, title III, § 303(a), Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3478; Pub. L. 98–213, § 3(a), (b), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1459.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1844
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1844.
1844
Political union between Territory of Guam and Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
null
§ 1844. Political union between Territory of Guam and Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands In the event that a political union is effected at a future time between the Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federal Government and each of its agencies is authorized and directed t...
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(Pub. L. 96–597, title VI, § 602, Dec. 24, 1981, 94 Stat. 3480.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1845
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1845.
1845
Plans for development, utilization, and conservation of water and related land resources
null
§ 1845. Plans for development, utilization, and conservation of water and related land resources (a) The Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers and in cooperation with the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, is hereby authorized and directed to study and draft plans for development, util...
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(Pub. L. 98–213, § 13, Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1846
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1846.
1846
Exemption from assessment and taxation of real property owned by Commonwealth in United States capital
null
§ 1846. Exemption from assessment and taxation of real property owned by Commonwealth in United States capital Real property owned by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the capital of the United States and used by the Resident Representative thereof in the discharge of his representative duties under t...
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(Pub. L. 101–219, title II, § 208, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1875.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1901
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1901.
1901
Approval of Compact of Free Association
null
§ 1901. Approval of Compact of Free Association (a) Federated States of Micronesia The Compact of Free Association set forth in title II of this joint resolution between the United States and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia is hereby approved, and Congress hereby consents to the subsidiary agreemen...
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(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, § 101, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1773.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1902
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1902.
1902
Agreements with Federated States of Micronesia
null
§ 1902. Agreements with Federated States of Micronesia (a) Law enforcement assistance (1) Agreement The President of the United States shall negotiate with the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia an agreement pursuant to section 175 of the Compact which is in addition to the Agreement pursuant to such sect...
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(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, § 102, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1775.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1903
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1903.
1903
Agreements with and other provisions related to Marshall Islands
null
§ 1903. Agreements with and other provisions related to Marshall Islands (a) Law enforcement assistance (1) Agreement The President of the United States shall negotiate with the Government of the Marshall Islands an agreement pursuant to section 175 of the Compact which is in addition to the Agreement pursuant to such ...
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48 U.S.C. § 1904
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1904.
1904
Interpretation of and United States policy regarding Compact of Free Association
null
§ 1904. Interpretation of and United States policy regarding Compact of Free Association (a) Human rights In approving the Compact, the Congress notes the conclusion in the Statement of Intent of the Report of The Future Political Status Commission of the Congress of Micronesia in July, 1969, that “our recommendation o...
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(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, § 104, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1788; Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(a) [title II, § 211(b)], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009, 3009–41; Pub. L. 106–504, § 2, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2311.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1905
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1905.
1905
Supplemental provisions
null
§ 1905. Supplemental provisions (a) Domestic program requirements Except as may otherwise be provided in this joint resolution, all United States Federal programs and services extended to or operated in the Federated States of Micronesia or the Marshall Islands are and shall remain subject to all applicable criteria, s...
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(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, § 105, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1791; Pub. L. 99–396, § 20(a), Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 844; Pub. L. 99–658, title I, § 104(c), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3676; Pub. L. 100–369, § 9, July 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 837; Pub. L. 102–486, title XXVII, § 2704, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3120; Pub. L. 113–287...
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48 U.S.C. § 1906
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1906.
1906
Construction contract assistance
null
§ 1906. Construction contract assistance (a) Assistance to U.S. firms In order to assist the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia and of the Marshall Islands through private sector firms which may be awarded contracts for construction or major repair of capital infrastructure within the Federated States of...
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(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, § 106, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1797.)
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TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1907.
1907
Limitations
null
§ 1907. Limitations (a) Prohibition The provisions of Chapter 11 of title 18 shall apply in full to any individual who has served as the President’s Personal Representative for Micronesian Status Negotiations or who is or was an officer or employee of the Office for Micronesian Status Negotiations or who is or was assi...
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(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, § 107, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1797.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1908
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1908.
1908
Transitional immigration rules
null
§ 1908. Transitional immigration rules (a) Citizen of Northern Mariana Islands Any person who is a citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands, as that term is defined in section 24(b) of the Act of December 8, 1983 (97 Stat. 1465), is considered a citizen of the United States for purposes of entry into, permanent residenc...
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(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, § 108, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1798.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1909
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1909.
1909
Timing
null
§ 1909. Timing No payment may be made pursuant to the Compact nor under any provision of this joint resolution prior to October 1, 1985.
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(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, § 109, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1798.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1910
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1910.
1910
Implementation of audit agreements
null
§ 1910. Implementation of audit agreements (a) Transmission of annual financial statement Upon receipt of the annual financial statement described in sections 1902(c)(4) and 1903(m)(4) of this title, the President shall promptly transmit a copy of such statement to the Congress. (b) Annual audits by President (1) The P...
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(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, § 110, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1798.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1911
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1911.
1911
Compensatory adjustments
null
§ 1911. Compensatory adjustments (a) Additional programs and services In addition to the programs and services set forth in Section 221 of the Compact, and pursuant to Section 224 of the Compact, the services and programs of the following U.S. agencies shall be made available to the Federated States of Micronesia and t...
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(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, § 111, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1799.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1912
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1912.
1912
Jurisdiction
null
§ 1912. Jurisdiction (a) With respect to section 321 of the Compact of Free Association and its related agreements, the jurisdictional provisions set forth in subsection (b) of this section shall apply only to the citizens and nationals of the United States and aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanen...
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(Pub. L. 99–239, title II, § 202, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1835; Pub. L. 101–650, title III, § 321, Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5117.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1921
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1921.
1921
Approval of U.S.-FSM Compact of Free Association and the U.S.-RMI Compact of Free Association; references to subsidiary agreements or separate agreements
null
§ 1921. Approval of U.S.-FSM Compact of Free Association and the U.S.-RMI Compact of Free Association; references to subsidiary agreements or separate agreements (a) Federated States of Micronesia The Compact of Free Association, as amended with respect to the Federated States of Micronesia and signed by the United Sta...
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(Pub. L. 108–188, title I, § 101, Dec. 17, 2003, 117 Stat. 2723; Pub. L. 110–229, title VIII, § 801(a), May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 869.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1921a
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§ 1921a.
1921a
Agreements with Federated States of Micronesia
null
§ 1921a. Agreements with Federated States of Micronesia (a) Law enforcement assistance Pursuant to sections 222 and 224 of the U.S.-FSM Compact, the United States shall provide non-reimbursable technical and training assistance as appropriate, including training and equipment for postal inspection of illicit drugs and ...
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(Pub. L. 108–188, title I, § 102, Dec. 17, 2003, 117 Stat. 2725.)
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§ 1921b.
1921b
Agreements with and other provisions related to the Republic of the Marshall Islands
null
§ 1921b. Agreements with and other provisions related to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (a) Law enforcement assistance Pursuant to sections 222 and 224 of the U.S.-RMI Compact, the United States shall provide non-reimbursable technical and training assistance as appropriate, including training and equipment for p...
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Interpretation of and United States policy regarding U.S.-FSM Compact and U.S.-RMI Compact
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§ 1921c. Interpretation of and United States policy regarding U.S.-FSM Compact and U.S.-RMI Compact (a) Human rights In approving the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact, Congress notes the conclusion in the Statement of Intent of the Report of The Future Political Status Commission of the Congress of Micronesia ...
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§ 1921d.
1921d
Supplemental provisions
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§ 1921d. Supplemental provisions (a) Domestic program requirements Except as may otherwise be provided in this joint resolution, all United States Federal programs and services extended to or operated in the Federated States of Micronesia or the Republic of the Marshall Islands are and shall remain subject to all appli...
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§ 1921e.
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Construction contract assistance
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§ 1921e. Construction contract assistance (a) Assistance to U.S. firms In order to assist the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia and of the Republic of the Marshall Islands through private sector firms which may be awarded contracts for construction or major repair of capital infrastructure within the Fe...
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§ 1921f.
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Prohibition
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§ 1921f. Prohibition All laws governing conflicts of interest and post-employment of Federal employees shall apply to the implementation of this Act.
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§ 1921g.
1921g
Compensatory adjustments
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§ 1921g. Compensatory adjustments (a) Additional programs and services In addition to the programs and services set forth in section 221 of the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact, and pursuant to section 222 of the U.S.-FSM Compact and the U.S.-RMI Compact, the services and programs of the following United State...
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(Pub. L. 108–188, title I, § 108, Dec. 17, 2003, 117 Stat. 2755; Pub. L. 113–128, title V, § 512(g)(2), July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1708.)
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§ 1921h.
1921h
Authorization and continuing appropriation
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§ 1921h. Authorization and continuing appropriation (a) There are authorized and appropriated to the Department of the Interior, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to remain available until expended, such sums as are necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 1921d(f)(1) and 1921d(i) of t...
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§ 1931.
1931
Approval of Compact of Free Association
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§ 1931. Approval of Compact of Free Association (a) Approval The Compact of Free Association set forth in title II of this joint resolution between the United States and the Government of Palau is hereby approved, and Congress hereby consents to the agreements as set forth on pages 154 through 405 of House Document 99–...
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(Pub. L. 99–658, title I, § 101, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3673.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1932
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§ 1932.
1932
Extension of Compact of Free Association to Palau
null
§ 1932. Extension of Compact of Free Association to Palau (a) The interpretation of and United States Policy Regarding the Compact of Free Association set forth in section 1904 of this title shall apply to the Compact of Free Association with Palau. (b) The provisions of section 1905 of this title, except for subsectio...
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(Pub. L. 99–658, title I, § 102, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3675.)
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48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1933.
1933
Supplemental provisions
null
§ 1933. Supplemental provisions (a) Civic Action Teams (1) In recognition of the special development needs of Palau and the Marshall Islands, the United States shall make available United States military Civic Action Teams for use in Palau or the Marshall Islands under terms and conditions mutually agreed upon by the G...
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§ 1934.
1934
Jurisdiction
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§ 1934. Jurisdiction (a) Maritime and territorial jurisdiction With respect to section 321 of the Compact of Free Association and its related agreements, the jurisdictional provisions set forth in subsection (b) of this section shall apply only to the citizens and nationals of the United States and aliens lawfully admi...
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(Pub. L. 99–658, title II, § 202, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3704; Pub. L. 101–650, title III, § 321, Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5117.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1951
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§ 1951.
1951
Entry into force of Compact
null
§ 1951. Entry into force of Compact Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 101(d)(1)(B) of Public Law 99–658 [48 U.S.C. 1931(d)(1)(B)], entry into force of the Compact of Free Association between the United States and Palau (set forth in title II of Public Law 99–658 and hereafter in this joint resolution referred t...
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(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 101, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1870.)
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§ 1952.
1952
Fiscal procedures assistance
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§ 1952. Fiscal procedures assistance Upon request of the Government of Palau, the Secretary of the Interior shall provide assistance to the Government of Palau to develop and promulgate regulations for the effective expenditure of funds received pursuant to this joint resolution, Public Laws 99–658 [48 U.S.C. 1931 et s...
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§ 1953.
1953
Antidrug program
null
§ 1953. Antidrug program (a) Plan The Department of the Interior shall develop, in cooperation with the Government of Palau and the National Drug Control Policy Office, a plan for an antidrug program in Palau. The plan shall be submitted to the Committees on Interior and Insular Affairs, Foreign Affairs, and Appropriat...
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(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 103, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1870.)
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§ 1954.
1954
Public auditor and special prosecutor
null
§ 1954. Public auditor and special prosecutor (a) 1 Upon request of the Government of Palau the President shall provide, on a nonreimbursable basis, appropriate technical assistance to the public auditor or special prosecutor. The assistance provided pursuant to this subsection for the first five years after the effect...
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(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 104, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1871.)
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§ 1955.
1955
Audit certification
null
§ 1955. Audit certification The chief officer of any agency conducting an audit pursuant to paragraph (1) of sections 1902(c) and 1903(m) of this title and section 1931(d)(1)(C) of this title shall certify that audit.
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(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 106, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1871.)
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TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1956.
1956
Acquisition of defense sites
null
§ 1956. Acquisition of defense sites The provisions of title III of the Compact relating to future use by the United States of defense sites in Palau do not restrict the authority of the President of the United States to— (1) request additional funding, subject to appropriation, related to the use of privately owned la...
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(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 107, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1872.)
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§ 1957.
1957
Federal programs coordination personnel
null
§ 1957. Federal programs coordination personnel The Secretary of the Interior shall station at least one professional staff person in each of the Offices of the United States Representatives in the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands to provide Federal program...
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(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 108, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1872.)
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TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1958.
1958
Referendum costs
null
§ 1958. Referendum costs The Secretary of the Interior shall provide such sums as may be necessary for a further referendum on approval of the Compact, if one is required, or other appropriate costs associated with the approval process in Palau.
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(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 109, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1872.)
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TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1959.
1959
Agreements
null
§ 1959. Agreements (a) Effective date of certain agreements An agreement between the United States and the Government of the Republic of Palau consistent with the agreements approved by Public Law 101–62 (101 1 Stat. 162) shall take effect without further authorization thirty days after submission to Congress. (b) Exte...
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(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 110, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1872.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1960
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TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1960.
1960
Modification of energy assistance funding
null
§ 1960. Modification of energy assistance funding (a) Fulfillment of United States obligations The President is authorized to negotiate and conclude an agreement, including the obligation of United States funds, with the Government of Palau which shall provide the following: (1) The sum of $28,000,000, adjusted by sect...
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(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 111, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1873.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1961
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
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§ 1961.
1961
Submission of agreements
null
§ 1961. Submission of agreements Any agreement concluded with the Government of Palau pursuant to this joint resolution including the agreement entitled “Agreement Concerning Special Programs related to the Entry into Force of the Compact of Free Association Between the Government of the United States and the Governmen...
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(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 112, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1873.)
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48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1962.
1962
Transition funding
null
§ 1962. Transition funding For the purposes of applying section 1905(c)(2) of this title to Palau, the terms “fiscal year 1987”, “fiscal year 1988”, and “fiscal year 1989” in section 104(c) of Public Law 99–658 shall be deemed to be the first, second, and third fiscal years, respectively, beginning after the effective ...
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(Pub. L. 101–219, title I, § 113, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1873.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1971
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1971.
1971
Transfer of surplus personal property owned by United States
null
§ 1971. Transfer of surplus personal property owned by United States (a) Transfer to Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Marshall Islands, and Federated States of Micronesia Notwithstanding any other provision of law, subject to valid existing rights, and subject to subsection (b) of this section, all right, title, and in...
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(Pub. L. 96–597, title IV, § 402, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3478; Pub. L. 97–357, title II, § 201, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1706.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1972
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1972.
1972
Controlled substances in freely associated states
null
§ 1972. Controlled substances in freely associated states (a) In general The President is authorized to negotiate agreements which provide— (1) that the United States shall carry out the provisions of part C of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 821 et seq.) as necessary to provide for the lawful distribution of ...
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(Pub. L. 101–219, title II, § 201, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1874.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1973
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1973.
1973
Freely Associated State Air Carrier
null
§ 1973. Freely Associated State Air Carrier (a) In furtherance of the objectives of the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 (Public Law 99–239) [48 U.S.C. 1901 et seq., 2001 et seq.] and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Freely Associated State Air Carrier shall not be precluded from providing transport...
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(Pub. L. 102–247, title III, § 303, Feb. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 39.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1974
48
TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
false
§ 1974.
1974
Connecting Oceania’s Nations With Vanguard Exercises and National Empowerment
null
§ 1974. Connecting Oceania’s Nations With Vanguard Exercises and National Empowerment (a) Short title This section may be cited as the “Connecting Oceania’s Nations with Vanguard Exercises and National Empowerment Act of 2023” or the “CONVENE Act of 2023”. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term “appropriate comm...
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(Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LIV, § 5412, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 949.)
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§ 1981.
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Findings
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§ 1981. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The United States (in accordance with the Trusteeship Agreement for the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the United Nations Charter, and the objectives of the international trusteeship system of the United Nations) fulfilled its obligations to promote the develo...
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(Pub. L. 118–42, div. G, title II, § 202, Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 419.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1982
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§ 1982.
1982
Definitions
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§ 1982. Definitions In this subchapter: (1) 1986 Compact The term “1986 Compact” means the Compact of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia set forth in section 201 of the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 (4...
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(Pub. L. 118–42, div. G, title II, § 203, Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 420.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1983
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§ 1983.
1983
Approval of 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-FSM Compact, 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-RMI Compact, 2023 U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement, and Subsidiary Agreements
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§ 1983. Approval of 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-FSM Compact, 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-RMI Compact, 2023 U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement, and Subsidiary Agreements (a) Federated States of Micronesia (1) Approval The 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-FSM Compact and the 2023 U.S.-FSM Trust Fund Agreement,...
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(Pub. L. 118–42, div. G, title II, § 204, Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 423; Pub. L. 118–83, div. B, title I, § 110(b)(1), Sept. 26, 2024, 138 Stat. 1536.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1984
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§ 1984.
1984
Agreements with Federated States of Micronesia
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§ 1984. Agreements with Federated States of Micronesia (a) Law enforcement assistance (1) In general Pursuant to sections 222 and 224 of the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact, the United States shall provide nonreimbursable technical and training assistance, as appropriate, including training and equipment for postal inspe...
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(Pub. L. 118–42, div. G, title II, § 205, Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 424.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1985
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§ 1985.
1985
Agreements with and other provisions related to the Republic of the Marshall Islands
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§ 1985. Agreements with and other provisions related to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (a) Law enforcement assistance (1) In general Pursuant to sections 222 and 224 of the 2023 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact, the United States shall provide nonreimbursable technical and training assistance, as appropriate, including t...
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(Pub. L. 118–42, div. G, title II, § 206, Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 427.)
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48 U.S.C. § 1986
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§ 1986.
1986
Agreements with and other provisions related to the Republic of Palau
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§ 1986. Agreements with and other provisions related to the Republic of Palau (a) Bilateral economic consultations United States participation in the annual economic consultations referred to in Article 8 of the 2023 U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement shall be by officers or employees of the Federal Government. (b) Ec...
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(Pub. L. 118–42, div. G, title II, § 207, Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 433.)
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