(a) In accordance with and to obtain the advantages under Title XII of the Social Security Act the Secretary:
(1) may apply for an advance to the Unemployment Insurance Fund; and
(2) has responsibility for repayment of the advance.
(b) Interest required to be paid on an advance under subsection (a) of this section:
(1) shall be paid in a timely manner; and
(2) may not be paid directly or indirectly from contributions or from the Unemployment Insurance Fund.