Pub. L. 112-10, div. A, tit. IX (as amended)
Pub. L. 112-10, div. A, tit. IX (as amended)
9012.(a)The Task Force for Business and Stability Operations in Afghanistan may, subject to the direction and control of the Secretary of Defense and with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, carry out projects in fiscal year 2011 to assist the commander of the United States Central Command in developing a link between United States military operations in Afghanistan under Operation Enduring Freedom and the economic elements of United States national power in order to reduce violence, enhance stability, and restore economic normalcy in Afghanistan through strategic business and economic opportunities.(b)The projects carried out under paragraph (a) may include projects that facilitate private investment, industrial development, banking and financial system development, agricultural diversification and revitalization, and energy development in and with respect to Afghanistan.(c)The Secretary may use up to $150,000,000 of the funds available for overseas contingency operations in Operation and Maintenance, Army for additional activities to carry out projects under paragraph (a).