Pub. L. 104-134, tit. II, ch. 10, sec. 21101

Sec. 21101. In administering funds provided in this title for domestic assistance, the Secretary of any involved department may waive or specify alternative requirements for any provision of any statute or regulation that the Secretary administers in connection with the obligation by the Secretary or any use of the recipient of these funds, except for the requirement related to civil rights, fair housing and nondiscrimination, the environment, and labor standards, upon finding that such waiver is required to facilitate the obligation and use of such funds would not be inconsistent with the overall purpose of the statute or regulation.