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# 42 U.S.C. § 3013a - Consultation with State agencies, area agencies on aging, and Native American grant recipients

## Text

The Assistant Secretary shall consult and coordinate with State agencies, area agencies on aging, and recipients of grants under subchapter X in the development of Federal goals, regulations, program instructions, and policies under this chapter.

(Pub. L. 89–73, title II, § 203A, as added Pub. L. 102–375, title II, § 204, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1211; amended Pub. L. 103–171, § 3(a)(13), Dec. 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 1990.)

## Notes

Editorial Notes

Amendments1993—Pub. L. 103–171 substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Commissioner”.