Economic Development Administration

Economic Development Administration economic development assistance programs (including transfers of funds) For an additional amount for “Economic Development Assistance Programs”, $1,510,000,000, to remain available until expended, pursuant to sections 209 and 703 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3149 and 3233), for economic adjustment assistance related to flood mitigation, disaster relief, long-term recovery, and restoration of infrastructure in areas that received a major disaster designation as a result of hurricanes, wildfires, severe storms and flooding, tornadoes, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2023 and 2024 under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.): Provided, That within the amount appropriated under this heading in this Act, up to 3 percent of funds may be transferred to “Salaries and Expenses” for administration and oversight activities: Provided further, That within the amount appropriated under this heading in this Act, $10,000,000 shall be transferred to the Delta Regional Authority (7 U.S.C. 2009aa et seq.): Provided further, Notification.Deadline.That the Delta Regional Authority shall notify the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate 15 days prior to the obligation of the amounts made available under the preceding proviso: Provided further, Compensation.That the Secretary of Commerce is authorized to appoint and fix the compensation of such temporary personnel as may be necessary to implement the requirements under this heading in this Act, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service: Provided further, That within the amount appropriated under this heading in this Act, $7,000,000 shall be transferred to “Departmental Management—Office of Inspector General” for carrying out investigations and audits related to the funding provided under this heading in this Act: Provided further, That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.