15 USC § 2961 - Study and decision aid

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identifier: "/us/usc/t15/s2961"
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title: "15 USC § 2961 - Study and decision aid"
title_number: 15
title_name: "COMMERCE AND TRADE"
section_number: "2961"
section_name: "Study and decision aid"
chapter_number: 56
chapter_name: "GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH"
subchapter_number: "III"
subchapter_name: "GROWTH DECISION AID"
positive_law: false
currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
source_credit: "(Pub. L. 101–606, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3104.)"
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# § 2961. Study and decision aid

**(a)** **Study of consequences of community growth and development; decision aid to assist State and local authorities in managing development** The Secretary of Commerce shall conduct a study of the implications and potential consequences of growth and development on urban, suburban, and rural communities. Based upon the findings of the study, the Secretary shall produce a decision aid to assist State and local authorities in planning and managing urban, suburban, and rural growth and development while preserving community character.

**(b)** **Consultation with appropriate Federal departments and agencies** The Secretary of Commerce shall consult with other appropriate Federal departments and agencies as necessary in carrying out this section.

**(c)** **Report** January 30, 1992

The Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the Congress a report containing the decision aid produced under subsection (a) no later than . The Secretary shall notify appropriate State and local authorities that such decision aid is available on request.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 101–606, title III, § 301, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3104.)