Economic Development Administration

Economic Development Administration economic development assistance programs For grants for economic development assistance as provided by the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended. Public Law 91–304, and such laws that were in effect immediately before September 30, 1982, and for trade adjustment assistance, $408,024,000: Provided, That none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this heading may be used directly or indirectly for attorneys’ or consultants’ fees in connection with securing grants and contracts made by the Economic Development Administration: Provided further, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Commerce may provide financial assistance for projects to be located on military installations closed or scheduled for closure or realignment to grantees eligible for assistance under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended, without it being required that the grantee have title or ability to obtain a lease for the property, for the useful life of the project, when in the opinion of the Secretary of Commerce, such financial assistance is necessary for the economic development of the area: Provided further, That the Secretary of Commerce may, as the Secretary considers appropriate, consult with the Secretary of Defense regarding the title to land on military installations closed or scheduled for closure or realignment.