1. (a) In general If the Secretary determines that a program authorized under this chapter will be improved by permitting program funds to be used to acquire appropriate equipment, or to construct new facilities or alter existing facilities, the Secretary is authorized to allow the use of those funds for those purposes.

2. (b) Compliance with certain regulations Any construction of new facilities or alteration of existing facilities under subsection (a) shall comply with the requirements of—

   1. (1) appendix A of part 36 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the “Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities”); or
   2. (2) appendix A of subpart 101–19.6 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the “Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards”).

(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 605, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2659.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 1404, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 605, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 47, related to the acquisition of equipment and construction or alteration of facilities, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108–446.

Another prior section 1404, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 605, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 177; Pub. L. 98–199, § 3(b), Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1358; Pub. L. 100–630, title I, § 101(b), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3290; Pub. L. 102–119, § 25(a)(2), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 605, related to acquisition of equipment and construction of necessary facilities, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 105–17.