TITLE 21 - US CODE - CHAPTER 20 - NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL PROGRAM

TITLE 21 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER I - OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY

1501, 1502. Repealed. Pub. L. 100690, title I, 1009, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188, as amended by Pub. L. 10520, 2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234

Section 1501, Pub. L. 100–690, title I, § 1002, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4181, established Office of National Drug Control Policy in Executive Office of President. See section 1702 of this title. Section 1502, Pub. L. 100–690, title I, § 1003, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4182; Pub. L. 103–322, title IX, §§ 90201, 90202, 90207, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1990, 1991, 1995, related to appointment and duties of Director, Deputy Directors, and Associate Director of Office of National Drug Control Policy. See section 1703 of this title.

21 USC 1502a - Transferred

1503 to 1505. Repealed. Pub. L. 100690, title I, 1009, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188, as amended by Pub. L. 10520, 2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234

Section 1503, Pub. L. 100–690, title I, § 1004, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4184, related to coordination between Office of National Drug Control Policy and executive branch departments and agencies. See section 1704 of this title. Section 1504, Pub. L. 100–690, title I, § 1005, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4185; Pub. L. 103–322, title IX, § 90203, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1991; Pub. L. 105–20, § 2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234, related to annual development and submission of National Drug Control Strategy by President to Congress. See section 1705 of this title. Section 1505, Pub. L. 100–690, title I, § 1008, formerly 1003A, as added Pub. L. 101–510, div. A, title X, 1011, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1633; renumbered 1008 and amended Pub. L. 103–322, title IX, § 90204(a), (b), (c)(2), (3), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1993, 1994, established Counter-Drug Technology Assessment Center within Office of National Drug Control Policy. See section 1707 of this title. A prior section 1505, Pub. L. 100–690, title I, § 1008, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188, provided for an executive reorganization study and report to Congress and the President no later than Jan. 15, 1990, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–322, § 90204(c)(1).

21 USC 1505a - Annual report on development and deployment of narcotics detection technologies

(a) Report requirement
Not later than December 1st of each year, the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy shall submit to Congress and the President a report on the development and deployment of narcotics detection technologies by Federal agencies. Each such report shall be prepared in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of the Treasury.

(b) Matters to be included
Each report under subsection (a) of this section shall include

(1) a description of each project implemented by a Federal agency relating to the development or deployment of narcotics detection technology;

(2) the agency responsible for each project described in paragraph (1);

(3) the amount of funds obligated or expended to carry out each project described in paragraph (1) during the fiscal year in which the report is submitted or during any fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted;

(4) the amount of funds estimated to be obligated or expended for each project described in paragraph (1) during any fiscal year after the fiscal year in which the report is submitted to Congress; and

(5) a detailed timeline for implementation of each project described in paragraph (1).

1506 to 1508. Repealed. Pub. L. 100690, title I, 1009, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188, as amended by Pub. L. 10520, 2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234

Section 1506, Pub. L. 100–690, title I, § 1009, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188; Pub. L. 103–322, title IX, § 90208(a), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1995; Pub. L. 105–20, § 2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234, repealed this subchapter, and the amendments made by this subchapter, except for section 1007, effective Sept. 30, 1997. Section 1507, Pub. L. 100–690, title I, § 1010, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4188; Pub. L. 105–20, § 2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234, defined terms for purposes of this subchapter. See section 1701 of this title. Section 1508, Pub. L. 100–690, title I, § 1011, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4189; Pub. L. 103–322, title IX, § 90206, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1995; Pub. L. 105–20, § 2(b), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 234, authorized appropriations to carry out this subchapter. See section 1711 of this title.

21 USC 1509 - Repealed. Pub. L. 109469, title XI, 1101(b), Dec. 29, 2006, 120 Stat. 3539

Section, Pub. L. 100–690, title VI, § 6073, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4323; Pub. L. 101–647, title XX, § 2001(b), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4854; Pub. L. 102–393, title VI, § 638(c), Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1788; Pub. L. 103–322, title IX, § 90205(a), (d), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1994, 1995; Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title VII, 712, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–692, related to establishment of Special Forfeiture Fund.

TITLE 21 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER II - DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES

Part A - Drug-Free Communities Support Program

21 USC 1531 - Establishment of drug-free communities support program

(a) Establishment
The Director shall establish a program to support communities in the development and implementation of comprehensive, long-term plans and programs to prevent and treat substance abuse among youth.

(b) Program
In carrying out the Program, the Director shall

(1) make and track grants to grant recipients;

(2) provide for technical assistance and training, data collection, and dissemination of information on state-of-the-art practices that the Director determines to be effective in reducing substance abuse; and

(3) provide for the general administration of the Program.

(c) Administration
Not later than 30 days after receiving recommendations from the Advisory Commission under section 1542 (a)(1) of this title, the Director shall appoint an Administrator to carry out the Program.

(d) Contracting
The Director may employ any necessary staff and may enter into contracts or agreements with national drug control agencies, including interagency agreements to delegate authority for the execution of grants and for such other activities necessary to carry out this subchapter.

21 USC 1532 - Program authorization

(a) Grant eligibility
To be eligible to receive an initial grant or a renewal grant under this part, a coalition shall meet each of the following criteria:

(1) Application
The coalition shall submit an application to the Administrator in accordance with section 1533 (a)(2) of this title.

(2) Major sector involvement

(A) In general
The coalition shall consist of 1 or more representatives of each of the following categories:

(i) Youth.

(ii) Parents.

(iii) Businesses.

(iv) The media.

(v) Schools.

(vi) Organizations serving youth.

(vii) Law enforcement.

(viii) Religious or fraternal organizations.

(ix) Civic and volunteer groups.

(x) Health care professionals.

(xi) State, local, or tribal governmental agencies with expertise in the field of substance abuse (including, if applicable, the State authority with primary authority for substance abuse).

(xii) Other organizations involved in reducing substance abuse.

(B) Elected officials
If feasible, in addition to representatives from the categories listed in subparagraph (A), the coalition shall have an elected official (or a representative of an elected official) from

(i) the Federal Government; and

(ii) the government of the appropriate State and political subdivision thereof or the governing body or an Indian tribe (as that term is defined in section 450b (e) of title 25).

(C) Representation
An individual who is a member of the coalition may serve on the coalition as a representative of not more than 1 category listed under subparagraph (A).

(3) Commitment
The coalition shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Administrator

(A) that the representatives of the coalition have worked together on substance abuse reduction initiatives, which, at a minimum, includes initiatives that target drugs referenced in section 1523 (9)(A) of this title, for a period of not less than 6 months, acting through entities such as task forces, subcommittees, or community boards; and

(B) substantial participation from volunteer leaders in the community involved (especially in cooperation with individuals involved with youth such as parents, teachers, coaches, youth workers, and members of the clergy).

(4) Mission and strategies
The coalition shall, with respect to the community involved

(A) have as its principal mission the reduction of substance abuse, which, at a minimum, includes the use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 1523 (9)(A) of this title, in a comprehensive and long-term manner, with a primary focus on youth in the community;

(B) describe and document the nature and extent of the substance abuse problem, which, at a minimum, includes the use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 1523 (9)(A) of this title, in the community;

(C)

(i) provide a description of substance abuse prevention and treatment programs and activities, which, at a minimum, includes programs and activities relating to the use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 1523 (9)(A) of this title, in existence at the time of the grant application; and

(ii) identify substance abuse programs and service gaps, which, at a minimum, includes programs and gaps relating to the use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 1523 (9)(A) of this title, in the community;

(D) develop a strategic plan to reduce substance abuse among youth, which, at a minimum, includes the use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 1523 (9)(A) of this title, in a comprehensive and long-term fashion; and

(E) work to develop a consensus regarding the priorities of the community to combat substance abuse among youth, which, at a minimum, includes the use and abuse of drugs referenced in section 1523 (9)(A) of this title.

(5) Sustainability
The coalition shall demonstrate that the coalition is an ongoing concern by demonstrating that the coalition

(A) is

(i)

(I) a nonprofit">nonprofit organization; or

(II) an entity that the Administrator determines to be appropriate; or

(ii) part of, or is associated with, an established legal entity;

(B) receives financial support (including, in the discretion of the Administrator, in-kind contributions) from non-Federal sources; and

(C) has a strategy to solicit substantial financial support from non-Federal sources to ensure that the coalition and the programs operated by the coalition are self-sustaining.

(6) Accountability
The coalition shall

(A) establish a system to measure and report outcomes

(i) consistent with common indicators and evaluation protocols established by the Administrator; and

(ii) approved by the Administrator;

(B) conduct

(i) for an initial grant under this part, an initial benchmark survey of drug use among youth (or use local surveys or performance measures available or accessible in the community at the time of the grant application); and

(ii) biennial surveys (or incorporate local surveys in existence at the time of the evaluation) to measure the progress and effectiveness of the coalition; and

(C) provide assurances that the entity conducting an evaluation under this paragraph, or from which the coalition receives information, has experience

(i) in gathering data related to substance abuse among youth; or

(ii) in evaluating the effectiveness of community anti-drug coalitions.

(7) Additional criteria
The Director shall not impose any eligibility criteria on new applicants or renewal grantees not provided in this subchapter.

(b) Grant amounts

(1) In general

(A) Grants

(i) In general Subject to clause (iv), for a fiscal year, the Administrator may grant to an eligible coalition under this paragraph, an amount not to exceed the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year.

(ii) Suspension of grants If such grant recipient fails to continue to meet the criteria specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Administrator may suspend the grant, after providing written notice to the grant recipient and an opportunity to appeal.

(iii) Renewal grants Subject to clause (iv), the Administrator may award a renewal grant to a grant recipient under this subparagraph for each fiscal year following the fiscal year for which an initial grant is awarded, in an amount not to exceed the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year, during the 4-year period following the period of the initial grant.

(iv) Limitation The amount of a grant award under this subparagraph may not exceed $125,000 for a fiscal year.

(B) Coalition awards

(i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii), the Administrator may, with respect to a community, make a grant to 1 eligible coalition that represents that community.

(ii) Exception The Administrator may make a grant to more than 1 eligible coalition that represents a community if

(I) the eligible coalitions demonstrate that the coalitions are collaborating with one another; and

(II) each of the coalitions has independently met the requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this section.

(2) Rural coalition grants

(A) In general

(i) In general In addition to awarding grants under paragraph (1), to stimulate the development of coalitions in sparsely populated and rural areas, the Administrator, in consultation with the Advisory Commission, may award a grant in accordance with this section to a coalition that represents a county with a population that does not exceed 30,000 individuals. In awarding a grant under this paragraph, the Administrator may waive any requirement under subsection (a) of this section if the Administrator considers that waiver to be appropriate.

(ii) Matching requirement Subject to subparagraph (C), for a fiscal year, the Administrator may grant to an eligible coalition under this paragraph, an amount not to exceed the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year.

(iii) Suspension of grants If such grant recipient fails to continue to meet any criteria specified in subsection (a) of this section that has not been waived by the Administrator pursuant to clause (i), the Administrator may suspend the grant, after providing written notice to the grant recipient and an opportunity to appeal.

(B) Renewal grants
The Administrator may award a renewal grant to an eligible coalition that is a grant recipient under this paragraph for each fiscal year following the fiscal year for which an initial grant is awarded, in an amount not to exceed the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the coalition, including in-kind contributions, during the 4-year period following the period of the initial grant.

(i) Amount The amount of a grant award under this paragraph shall not exceed $125,000 for a fiscal year.

(ii) Awards With respect to a county referred to in subparagraph (A), the Administrator may award a grant under this section to not more than 1 eligible coalition that represents the county.

(3) Additional grants

(A) In general
Subject to subparagraph (F), the Administrator may award an additional grant under this paragraph to an eligible coalition awarded a grant under paragraph (1) or (2) for any first fiscal year after the end of the 4-year period following the period of the initial grant under paragraph (1) or (2), as the case may be.

(B) Scope of grants
A coalition awarded a grant under paragraph (1) or (2), including a renewal grant under such paragraph, may not be awarded another grant under such paragraph, and is eligible for an additional grant under this section only under this paragraph.

(C) No priority for applications
The Administrator may not afford a higher priority in the award of an additional grant under this paragraph than the Administrator would afford the applicant for the grant if the applicant were submitting an application for an initial grant under paragraph (1) or (2) rather than an application for a grant under this paragraph.

(D) Renewal grants
Subject to subparagraph (F), the Administrator may award a renewal grant to a grant recipient under this paragraph for each of the fiscal years of the 4-fiscal-year period following the fiscal year for which the initial additional grant under subparagraph (A) is awarded in an amount not to exceed amounts as follows:

(i) For the first and second fiscal years of that 4-fiscal-year period, the amount equal to 80 percent of the non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, raised by the coalition for the applicable fiscal year.

(ii) For the third and fourth fiscal years of that 4-fiscal-year period, the amount equal to 67 percent of the non-Federal funds, including in-kind contributions, raised by the coalition for the applicable fiscal year.

(E) Suspension
If a grant recipient under this paragraph fails to continue to meet the criteria specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Administrator may suspend the grant, after providing written notice to the grant recipient and an opportunity to appeal.

(F) Limitation
The amount of a grant award under this paragraph may not exceed $125,000 for a fiscal year.

(4) Process for suspension
A grantee shall not be suspended or terminated under paragraph (1)(A)(ii), (2)(A)(iii), or (3)(E) unless that grantee is afforded a fair, timely, and independent appeal prior to such suspension or termination.

(c) Treatment of funds for coalitions representing certain organizations
Funds appropriated for the substance abuse activities of a coalition that includes a representative of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service, or a tribal government agency with expertise in the field of substance abuse may be counted as non-Federal funds raised by the coalition for purposes of this section.

(d) Priority in awarding grants
In awarding grants under subsection (b)(1)(A)(i) of this section, priority shall be given to a coalition serving economically disadvantaged areas.

21 USC 1533 - Information collection and dissemination with respect to grant recipients

(a) Coalition information

(1) General auditing authority
For the purpose of audit and examination, the Administrator

(A) shall have access to any books, documents, papers, and records that are pertinent to any grant or grant renewal request under this subchapter; and

(B) may periodically request information from a grant recipient to ensure that the grant recipient meets the applicable criteria under section 1532 (a) of this title.

(2) Application process
The Administrator shall issue a request for proposal regarding, with respect to the grants awarded under section 1532 of this title, the application process, grant renewal, and suspension or withholding of renewal grants. Each application under this paragraph shall be in writing and shall be subject to review by the Administrator.

(3) Reporting
The Administrator shall, to the maximum extent practicable and in a manner consistent with applicable law, minimize reporting requirements by a grant recipient and expedite any application for a renewal grant made under this part.

(b) Data collection and dissemination

(1) In general
The Administrator may collect data from

(A) national substance abuse organizations that work with eligible coalitions, community anti-drug coalitions, departments or agencies of the Federal Government, or State or local governments and the governing bodies of Indian tribes; and

(B) any other entity or organization that carries out activities that relate to the purposes of the Program.

(2) Activities of Administrator
The Administrator may

(A) evaluate the utility of specific initiatives relating to the purposes of the Program;

(B) conduct an evaluation of the Program; and

(i) eligible coalitions and other substance abuse organizations; and

(ii) the general public.

(3) Consultation
The Administrator shall carry out activities under this subsection in consultation with the Advisory Commission and the National Community Antidrug Coalition Institute.

(4) Limitation on use of certain funds for evaluation of Program
Amounts for activities under paragraph (2)(B) may not be derived from amounts under section 1524 (a) of this title except for amounts that are available under section 1524 (b) of this title for administrative costs.

21 USC 1534 - Technical assistance and training

(a) In general

(1) Technical assistance and agreements
With respect to any grant recipient or other organization, the Administrator may

(A) offer technical assistance and training; and

(B) enter into contracts and cooperative agreements.

(2) Coordination of programs
The Administrator may facilitate the coordination of programs between a grant recipient and other organizations and entities.

(b) Training
The Administrator may provide training to any representative designated by a grant recipient in

(1) coalition building;

(2) task force development;

(3) mediation and facilitation, direct service, assessment and evaluation; or

(4) any other activity related to the purposes of the Program.

21 USC 1535 - Supplemental grants for coalition mentoring activities

(a) Authority to make grants
As part of the program established under section 1531 of this title, the Director may award an initial grant under this subsection, and renewal grants under subsection (f) of this section, to any coalition awarded a grant under section 1532 of this title that meets the criteria specified in subsection (d) of this section in order to fund coalition mentoring activities by such coalition in support of the program.

(b) Treatment with other grants

(1) Supplement
A grant awarded to a coalition under this section is in addition to any grant awarded to the coalition under section 1532 of this title.

(2) Requirement for basic grant
A coalition may not be awarded a grant under this section for a fiscal year unless the coalition was awarded a grant or renewal grant under section 1532 (b) of this title for that fiscal year.

(c) Application
A coalition seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Administrator an application for the grant in such form and manner as the Administrator may require.

(d) Criteria
A coalition meets the criteria specified in this subsection if the coalition

(1) has been in existence for at least 5 years;

(2) has achieved, by or through its own efforts, measurable results in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse among youth;

(3) has staff or members willing to serve as mentors for persons seeking to start or expand the activities of other coalitions in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse;

(4) has demonstrable support from some members of the community in which the coalition mentoring activities to be supported by the grant under this section are to be carried out; and

(5) submits to the Administrator a detailed plan for the coalition mentoring activities to be supported by the grant under this section.

(e) Use of grant funds
A coalition awarded a grant under this section shall use the grant amount for mentoring activities to support and encourage the development of new, self-supporting community coalitions that are focused on the prevention and treatment of substance abuse in such new coalitions communities. The mentoring coalition shall encourage such development in accordance with the plan submitted by the mentoring coalition under subsection (d)(5) of this section.

(f) Renewal grants
The Administrator may make a renewal grant to any coalition awarded a grant under subsection (a) of this section, or a previous renewal grant under this subsection, if the coalition, at the time of application for such renewal grant

(1) continues to meet the criteria specified in subsection (d) of this section; and

(2) has made demonstrable progress in the development of one or more new, self-supporting community coalitions that are focused on the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.

(g) Grant amounts

(1) In general
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the total amount of grants awarded to a coalition under this section for a fiscal year may not exceed the amount of non-Federal funds raised by the coalition, including in-kind contributions, for that fiscal year. Funds appropriated for the substance abuse activities of a coalition that includes a representative of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service, or a tribal government agency with expertise in the field of substance abuse may be counted as non-Federal funds raised by the coalition.

(2) Initial grants
The amount of the initial grant awarded to a coalition under subsection (a) of this section may not exceed $75,000.

(3) Renewal grants
The total amount of renewal grants awarded to a coalition under subsection (f) of this section for any fiscal year may not exceed $75,000.

(h) Fiscal year limitation on amount available for grants
The total amount available for grants under this section, including renewal grants under subsection (f) of this section, in any fiscal year may not exceed the amount equal to five percent of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section 1524 (a) of this title for that fiscal year.

(i) Priority in awarding initial grants
In awarding initial grants under this section, priority shall be given to a coalition that expressly proposes to provide mentorship to a coalition or aspiring coalition serving economically disadvantaged areas.

Part B - Advisory Commission

21 USC 1541 - Establishment of Advisory Commission

(a) Establishment
There is established a commission to be known as the Advisory Commission on Drug-Free Communities.

(b) Purpose
The Advisory Commission shall advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Director concerning matters related to the activities carried out under the Program.

21 USC 1542 - Duties

(a) In general
The Advisory Commission

(1) shall, not later than 30 days after its first meeting, make recommendations to the Director regarding the selection of an Administrator;

(2) may make recommendations to the Director regarding any grant, contract, or cooperative agreement made by the Program;

(3) may make recommendations to the Director regarding the activities of the Program;

(4) may make recommendations to the Director regarding any policy or criteria established by the Director to carry out the Program;

(5) may

(A) collect, by correspondence or by personal investigation, information concerning initiatives, studies, services, programs, or other activities of coalitions or organizations working in the field of substance abuse in the United States or any other country; and

(B) with the approval of the Director, make the information referred to in subparagraph (A) available through appropriate publications or other methods for the benefit of eligible coalitions and the general public; and

(6) may appoint subcommittees and convene workshops and conferences.

(b) Recommendations
If the Director rejects any recommendation of the Advisory Commission under subsection (a)(1) of this section, the Director shall notify the Advisory Commission in writing of the reasons for the rejection not later than 15 days after receiving the recommendation.

(c) Conflict of interest
A member of the Advisory Commission shall recuse himself or herself from any decision that would constitute a conflict of interest.

21 USC 1543 - Membership

(a) In general
The President shall appoint 11 members to the Advisory Commission as follows:

(1) four members shall be appointed from the general public and shall include leaders

(A) in fields of youth development, public policy, law, or business; or

(B) of nonprofit">nonprofit organizations or private foundations that fund substance abuse programs.

(2) four members shall be appointed from the leading representatives of national substance abuse reduction organizations, of which no fewer than three members shall have extensive training or experience in drug prevention.

(3) three members shall be appointed from the leading representatives of State substance abuse reduction organizations.

(b) Chairperson
The Advisory Commission shall elect a chairperson or co-chairpersons from among its members.

(c) Ex officio members
The ex officio membership of the Advisory Commission shall consist of any two officers or employees of the United States that the Director determines to be necessary for the Advisory Commission to effectively carry out its functions.

21 USC 1544 - Compensation

(a) In general
Members of the Advisory Commission who are officers or employees of the United States shall not receive any additional compensation for service on the Advisory Commission. The remaining members of the Advisory Commission shall receive, for each day (including travel time) that they are engaged in the performance of the functions of the Advisory Commission, compensation at rates not to exceed the daily equivalent to the annual rate of basic pay payable for grade GS10 of the General Schedule.

(b) Travel expenses
Each member of the Advisory Commission shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5.

21 USC 1545 - Terms of office

(a) In general
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the term of office of a member of the Advisory Commission shall be 3 years, except that, as designated at the time of appointment

(1) of the initial members appointed under section 1543 (a)(1) of this title, two shall be appointed for a term of 2 years;

(2) of the initial members appointed under section 1543 (a)(2) of this title, two shall be appointed for a term of 2 years; and

(3) of the initial members appointed under section 1543 (a)(3) of this title, one shall be appointed for a term of 1 year.

(b) Vacancies
Any member appointed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term of a member shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. A member of the Advisory Commission may serve after the expiration of such members term until a successor has been appointed and taken office.

21 USC 1546 - Meetings

(a) In general
After its initial meeting, the Advisory Commission shall meet, with the advanced approval of the Administrator, at the call of the Chairperson (or Co-chairpersons) of the Advisory Commission or a majority of its members or upon the request of the Director or Administrator of the Program.

(b) Quorum
Six members of the Advisory Commission shall constitute a quorum.

21 USC 1547 - Staff

The Administrator shall make available to the Advisory Commission adequate staff, information, and other assistance.

21 USC 1548 - Termination

The Advisory Commission shall terminate at the end of fiscal year 2007.

21 USC 1521 - Findings

Congress finds the following:

(1) Substance abuse among youth has more than doubled in the 5-year period preceding 1996, with substantial increases in the use of marijuana, inhalants, cocaine, methamphetamine, LSD, and heroin.

(2) The most dramatic increases in substance abuse has occurred among 13- and 14-year-olds.

(3) Casual or periodic substance abuse by youth today will contribute to hard core or chronic substance abuse by the next generation of adults.

(4) Substance abuse is at the core of other problems, such as rising violent teenage and violent gang crime, increasing health care costs, HIV infections, teenage pregnancy, high school dropouts, and lower economic productivity.

(5) Increases in substance abuse among youth are due in large part to an erosion of understanding by youth of the high risks associated with substance abuse, and to the softening of peer norms against use.

(6)

(A) Substance abuse is a preventable behavior and a treatable disease; and

(B)

(i) during the 13-year period beginning with 1979, monthly use of illegal drugs among youth 12 to 17 years of age declined by over 70 percent; and

(ii) data suggests that if parents would simply talk to their children regularly about the dangers of substance abuse, use among youth could be expected to decline by as much as 30 percent.

(7) Community anti-drug coalitions throughout the United States are successfully developing and implementing comprehensive, long-term strategies to reduce substance abuse among youth on a sustained basis.

(8) Intergovernmental cooperation and coordination through national, State, and local or tribal leadership and partnerships are critical to facilitate the reduction of substance abuse among youth in communities throughout the United States.

21 USC 1522 - Purposes

The purposes of this subchapter are

(1) to reduce substance abuse among youth in communities throughout the United States, and over time, to reduce substance abuse among adults;

(2) to strengthen collaboration among communities, the Federal Government, and State, local, and tribal governments;

(3) to enhance intergovernmental cooperation and coordination on the issue of substance abuse among youth;

(4) to serve as a catalyst for increased citizen participation and greater collaboration among all sectors and organizations of a community that first demonstrates a long-term commitment to reducing substance abuse among youth;

(5) to rechannel resources from the fiscal year 1998 Federal drug control budget to provide technical assistance, guidance, and financial support to communities that demonstrate a long-term commitment in reducing substance abuse among youth;

(6) to disseminate to communities timely information regarding the state-of-the-art practices and initiatives that have proven to be effective in reducing substance abuse among youth;

(7) to enhance, not supplant, local community initiatives for reducing substance abuse among youth; and

(8) to encourage the creation of and support for community anti-drug coalitions throughout the United States.

21 USC 1523 - Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1) Administrator
The term Administrator means the Administrator appointed by the Director under section 1531 (c) of this title.

(2) Advisory Commission
The term Advisory Commission means the Advisory Commission established under section 1541 of this title.

(3) Community
The term community shall have the meaning provided that term by the Administrator, in consultation with the Advisory Commission.

(4) Director
The term Director means the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

(5) Eligible coalition
The term eligible coalition means a coalition that meets the applicable criteria under section 1532 (a) of this title.

(6) Grant recipient
The term grant recipient means the recipient of a grant award under section 1532 of this title.

(7) Nonprofit organization
The term nonprofit">nonprofit organization means an organization described under section 501 (c)(3) of title 26 that is exempt from taxation under section 501 (a) of title 26.

(8) Program
The term Program means the program established under section 1531 (a) of this title.

(9) Substance abuse
The term substance abuse means

(A) the illegal use or abuse of drugs, including substances listed in schedules I through V of section 812 of this title;

(B) the abuse of inhalants; or

(10) Youth
The term youth shall have the meaning provided that term by the Administrator, in consultation with the Advisory Commission.

21 USC 1524 - Authorization of appropriations

(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Office of National Drug Control Policy to carry out this subchapter

(1) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1998;

(2) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1999;

(3) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2000;

(4) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2001;

(5) $50,600,000 for fiscal year 2002;

(6) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;

(7) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;

(8) $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2005;

(9) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2006;

(10) $99,000,000 for fiscal year 2007;

(11) $109,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;

(12) $114,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;

(13) $119,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;

(14) $124,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and

(15) $129,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.

(b) Administrative costs

(1) Limitation
Not more than 3 percent of the funds appropriated for this subchapter may be used by the Office of National Drug Control Policy to pay for administrative costs associated with their responsibilities under the subchapter.

(2) Designated agency
The agency delegated to carry out this program under section 1531 (d) of this title may use up to 5 percent of the funds allocated for grants under this subchapter for administrative costs associated with carrying out the program.