19 USC 2346 - Delegation of functions to Small Business Administration
(a) Delegation of functions as to eligibility certification
In the case of any firm which is small (within the meaning of the Small Business Act [15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.] and regulations promulgated thereunder), the Secretary may delegate all of his functions under this part (other than the functions under sections 2341 and 2342 (d)1 of this title with respect to the certification of eligibility and section 2354 of this title) to the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
In the case of any firm which is small (within the meaning of the Small Business Act [15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.] and regulations promulgated thereunder), the Secretary may delegate all of his functions under this part (other than the functions under sections 2341 and 2342 (d)1 of this title with respect to the certification of eligibility and section 2354 of this title) to the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $16,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, and $4,000,000 for the 3-month period beginning on October 1, 2007, to carry out the Secretarys functions under this part in connection with furnishing adjustment assistance to firms. Amounts appropriated under this subsection shall remain available until expended.
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $16,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, and $4,000,000 for the 3-month period beginning on October 1, 2007, to carry out the Secretarys functions under this part in connection with furnishing adjustment assistance to firms. Amounts appropriated under this subsection shall remain available until expended.
[1] See References in Text note below.