United States Code
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§ 6106.
Grants to States
(a)
The Secretary may make a grant of financial assistance to a State that qualifies under section 6104(b) to assist in improving—
(1)
the overall quality and effectiveness of one-call notification systems in the State;
(2)
communications systems linking one-call notification systems;
(3)
location capabilities, including training personnel and developing and using location technology;
(4)
record retention and recording capabilities for one-call notification systems;
(5)
public information and education;
(6)
participation in one-call notification systems; or
(7)
compliance and enforcement under the State one-call notification program.
(b)
In making grants under this section, the Secretary shall take into consideration the commitment of each State to improving its State one-call notification program, including legislative and regulatory actions taken by the State after the date of enactment of this chapter.
(c)
A State may provide funds received under this section directly to any one-call notification system in such State that substantially adopts the best practices identified under section 6105.
cite as: 49 USC 6106
