Pub. L. 103-211, tit. IV, sec. 404

Sec. 404. (a) Study by Comptroller General.—The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study regarding Federal laws, unfunded Federal mandates, and other Federal regulatory requirements, that may prevent or impair the ability of State and local authorities to rebuild expeditiously the areas devastated by the January 1994 earthquake in Southern California. In conducting the study, the Comptroller General shall consult with State and local officials of California. (b) Report.— Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Congress a report setting forth findings and recommendations as a result of the study conducted under subsection (a). The report shall include— (1) an identification of the specific Federal laws, unfunded Federal mandates, and other Federal regulatory requirements, referred to in subsection (a); 108 STAT. 41 (2) an analysis of the manner in which such laws, mandates, and other requirements may prevent or impair the ability of State and local authorities to rebuild expeditiously the areas devastated by the January 1994 earthquake in Southern California; and (3) recommended forms of, and appropriate time periods for, relief from such laws, mandates, and other requirements.