Sec. 6. 21CSC organizations and 21CSC projects

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To be approved as a 21CSC organization, an organization seeking approval shall, to the maximum extent practicable, demonstrate the capability to meet, and provide an assurance that the organization will meet, each requirement under subsection (b). In carrying out a 21CSC project, to the maximum extent practicable, a 21CSC organization shall select individuals to be 21CSC participants who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subparagraph (B), are— youth, notwithstanding the requirements under paragraphs

(3)and

(4)of section 137(a) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12591(a) ) for any 21CSC participant participating in a 21CSC project supported and carried out by the Corporation for National and Community Service; or veterans not older than age 35. To be selected as a 21CSC participant, an individual shall be— a citizen or national of the United States; or a lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. In selecting 21CSC participants, the organization shall make deliberate outreach efforts to engage traditionally underserved populations, including veterans and disadvantaged youth (as defined in section 101 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12511 )). The organization shall provide compensation to each 21CSC participant that shall include 1 or more of the following: A wage. A stipend. A living allowance. An educational credit that may be applied towards a program of postsecondary education at a participating institution of higher education that agrees to award such credit for participation in a 21CSC project. In carrying out the 21CSC project, the organization shall, to the maximum extent practicable, organize 21CSC participants as— crew-based participants who— serve together with other crew-based participants; and are directly supervised by trained and experienced crew-based leaders or conservation professionals; or individual or small team-based participants who serve— individually or in a coordinated small team; under the direction of conservation professionals; and on initiatives that require specific skills and dedicated attention. The organization shall, to the extent practicable, encourage cooperation among veteran and civilian 21CSC participants. The organization shall carry out a 21CSC project that includes national service involving— protecting, restoring, and enhancing national parks, public and tribal land or water, and natural, cultural, and historical resources and treasures; supporting outdoor recreation and urban green spaces; restoring and safeguarding the natural resources of the United States, such as through trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, wildfire prevention, historic preservation, and disaster relief; or service that is primarily indoors, such as service in science, policy, or program internships, with a clear benefit for natural, cultural, or historic resources or treasures. In carrying out a 21CSC project, the organization shall provide 21CSC participants with— job skill development to prepare such participants for success in the 21st century workforce; community skill development to help such participants acquire an ethic of service to others and become more effective resource and community stewards; and a greater understanding of the natural, cultural, or historic resources or treasures in the United States. Any form of compensation, including stipends, provided to 21CSC participants under subsection (b)(2) shall not be subject to the requirements of prevailing wage laws under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code. A 21CSC participant shall not be considered— an employee of the 21CSC organization that selected such participant to serve on a 21CSC project under this Act, in the same manner as a participant is excluded under section 101(30) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12511(30) ); or a Federal employee, and shall not be subject to the provisions of law relating to Federal employment, except that such provisions shall apply to any 21CSC participant to the extent provided for a participant or crew leader under section 199M(b) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 12655n(b) ). A qualified individual described in paragraph

(2)shall be eligible for appointment in the competitive service in the same manner as Peace Corps volunteers as prescribed in Executive Order 11103 ( 22 U.S.C. 2504 note; relating to Providing for the Appointment of Former Peace Corps Volunteers to the Civilian Career Services), as amended by Executive Order 12107 (44 Fed. Reg. 1055; relating to the Civil Service Commission and Labor-Management in the Federal Service). A qualified individual described in this subsection is an individual who is certified by the corresponding participating entities as having successfully completed 1 or more terms of service, as determined by an agreement between the 21CSC organization and the 21CSC participant, that, in total, are not less than 640 hours. A qualified individual described in paragraph

(2)shall be eligible for an appointment under paragraph

(1)during the 2-year period beginning on the date on which such individual completes 1 or more terms of service, as determined under paragraph (2), that, in total, are not less than 640 hours.

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