Repealed. Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, §1864(a)(1), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 397 ; Pub. L. 112–40, title II, §201(b), (c), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403 ; Pub. L. 114–27, title IV, §402(b), (c), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 374

  1. Law
  2. USC 19
  3. Customs Duties
  4. TRADE ACT OF 1974
  5. RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION
  6. Adjustment Assistance for Firms
  7. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, §1864(a)(1), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 397 ; Pub. L. 112–40, title II, §201(b), (c), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403 ; Pub. L. 114–27, title IV, §402(b), (c), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 374

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§2346. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, §1864(a)(1), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 397 ; Pub. L. 112–40, title II, §201(b), (c), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403 ; Pub. L. 114–27, title IV, §402(b), (c), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 374

Section, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, §256, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2032 ; Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, §2524, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 892 ; Pub. L. 99–272, title XIII, §13008(b), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 305 ; Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §1426(b)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1251 ; Pub. L. 103–66, title XIII, §13803(a)(2), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 668 ; Pub. L. 105–277, div. J, title I, §1012(c), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–901 ; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, §1000(a)(5) [title VII, §702(c)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536 , 1501A-319; Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title I, §§111(b), 131, Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 936 , 946; Pub. L. 108–429, title II, §2004(a)(3), Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2589 ; Pub. L. 110–89, §1(b), Sept. 28, 2007, 121 Stat. 982 , related to delegation of functions to Small Business Administration. Prior to repeal, text read as follows:

"(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) 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 Secretary's functions under this part in connection with furnishing adjustment assistance to firms. Amounts appropriated under this subsection shall remain available until expended.

"(c) Transfer of Unexpended Appropriations.-The unexpended balances of appropriations authorized by section 1912(d) of this title are transferred to the Secretary to carry out his functions under this part."

Section 541(a) of Pub. L. 113–235, set out as a note preceding section 2271 of this title, provided that, during the period beginning on Jan. 1, 2015, and ending on Dec. 31, 2015, this part, as in effect on Dec. 31, 2014, would apply, except that subsec. (b) of this section would be applied and administered by substituting "$16,000,000 for the period beginning on January 1, 2015, and ending December 31, 2015" for "$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". However, section 402(b) of Pub. L. 114–27, set out as a note preceding section 2271 of this title, provided that, on June 29, 2015, the provisions of this part, as in effect on Dec. 31, 2013, would take effect. As of Dec. 31, 2013, pursuant to sections 201(b) and 233 of Pub. L. 112–40, respectively set out and formerly set out as notes preceding section 2271 of this title, this section was repealed.

Section 233(a)(5) of Pub. L. 112–40, set out as a note preceding section 2271 of this title, provided that, beginning on Jan. 1, 2014, this part, as in effect on Feb. 13, 2011, would apply, except that subsec. (b) of this section would be applied and administered by substituting "the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2014" for "each of fiscal years 2003 through 2007, and $4,000,000 for the 3-month period beginning on October 1, 2007". Section 233 of Pub. L. 112–40 was repealed by Pub. L. 114–27, title IV, §402(a), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 374 , effective June 29, 2015.

Termination of Repeal

For termination of repeal of section beginning on July 1, 2021, with certain exceptions and subject to section 406(b) of Pub. L. 114–27, see Effective and Termination Dates of Repeal notes below.

Effective and Termination Dates of Repeal

For revival and applicability, beginning on June 29, 2015, of the repeal of this section, as in effect on Dec. 31, 2013, see section 402(b), (c) of Pub. L. 114–27, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2015 Revival note preceding section 2271 of this title.

For termination of repeal and reinstatement of former section 2346 of this title beginning on July 1, 2021, with certain exceptions and subject to section 406(b) of Pub. L. 114–27, see section 406 of Pub. L. 114–27, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2015 Revival note preceding section 2271 of this title.

For revival and applicability, beginning on Oct. 21, 2011, of the repeal of this section, as in effect on Feb. 12, 2011, see section 201(b), (c) of Pub. L. 112–40, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2011 Revival note preceding section 2271 of this title.

Section 233 of Pub. L. 112–40, formerly set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2011 Revival note preceding section 2271 of this title, which provided for the termination of repeal and reinstatement of former section 2346 of this title, beginning on Jan. 1, 2014, subject to certain exceptions, was repealed by Pub. L. 114–27, title IV, §402(a), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 374 , effective June 29, 2015.

Repeal effective upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on Feb. 17, 2009, see section 1864(e) of Pub. L. 111–5, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates note under section 2344 of this title.

Except as otherwise provided and subject to certain applicability provisions, repeal effective upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on Feb. 17, 2009, see section 1891 of Pub. L. 111–5, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2009 Amendment note under section 2271 of this title.

Section 1893 of Pub. L. 111–5, formerly set out as a Termination Date of 2009 Amendment note preceding section 2271 of this title, which provided that, except as otherwise provided, repeal of this section not applicable on or after Feb. 13, 2011, and that this section be applied and administered beginning Feb. 13, 2011, as if the repeal had never been enacted, with certain exceptions, was repealed by Pub. L. 112–40, title II, §201(a), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403 , effective Oct. 21, 2011.

Termination Date

Except as otherwise provided, assistance may not be provided under this section after June 30, 2021, see section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618, set out as a note preceding section 2271 of this title.


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