Tap any paragraph to write a margin note. Your notes collect in the Desk below the text and file under cases with @. The side-by-side margin rail opens on a larger screen.

§
Marginalia
Code · U.S. Code · Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE · CHAPTER 61— UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES FOR FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS · SUBCHAPTER I— GENERAL PROVISIONS · § 4604

§ 4604. Certification

520 words·~2 min read·/usc/title-42/section-4604

A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

(a)Acceptance of State agency certification Notwithstanding sections 4630 and 4655 of this title, the head of a Federal agency may discharge any of his responsibilities under this chapter by accepting a certification by a State agency that it will carry out such responsibility, if the head of the lead agency determines that such responsibility will be carried out in accordance with State laws which will accomplish the purpose and effect of this chapter.
(b)Promulgation of regulations; notice and comment; consultation with local governments
(1)The head of the lead agency shall issue regulations to carry out this section.
(2)Repealed. Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1121(f), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 724.
(3)Before making a determination regarding any State law under subsection
(a)of this section, the head of the lead agency shall provide interested parties with an opportunity for public review and comment. In particular, the head of the lead agency shall consult with interested local general purpose governments within the State on the effects of such State law on the ability of local governments to carry out their responsibilities under this chapter.
(c)Effect of noncompliance with certification or with applicable law
(1)The head of a Federal agency may withhold his approval of any Federal financial assistance to or contract or cooperative agreement with any displacing agency found by the Federal agency to have failed to comply with the laws described in subsection
(a)of this section.
(2)After consultation with the head of the lead agency, the head of a Federal agency may rescind his acceptance of any certification under this section, in whole or in part, if the State agency fails to comply with such certification or with State law.
(Pub. L. 91–646, title I, § 103, as added Pub. L. 100–17, title IV, § 403, Apr. 2, 1987, 101 Stat. 248; amended Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1121(f), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 724.)
Connections5 cite this · traces to 2
10 references not yet in our index
  • Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1121(f)
  • 109 Stat. 724
  • Pub. L. 91–646, title I, § 103
  • Pub. L. 100–17, title IV, § 403
  • 101 Stat. 248
  • Pub. L. 91–646
  • 84 Stat. 1894
  • Pub. L. 104–66
  • section 412 of Pub. L. 100–17
  • section 418 of Pub. L. 100–17
Citation graph
cites case law
§ 4604
Certification
U.S.C.×3
Stat. Comp.×1
Stat.×1
U.S.C.§ 4601
U.S.C.§ 4633
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1121(f)
Stat.109 Stat. 724
Pub. L.Pub. L. 91–646, title I, § 103
Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–17, title IV, § 403
Stat.101 Stat. 248
Cites 12 · showing 7Cited by 5 across 3 sources
★   the supreme law of the land   ★
Don't Tread on Me
E Pluribus Unum — out of many, one

"If you don't know your rights, you don't have any."

Marginalia · a citizen's law index
A research desk, not legal advice. Always read the cited source before relying on a summary.
Questions or an issue? support@self-law.org
disclaimerMarginalia is a research index, not a law firm. Nothing on this site is legal, tax, or financial advice and no attorney–client relationship is formed by using it. Statutes, regulations, and case law change; summaries, search results, AI output, and member posts may be incomplete, out of date, or wrong. Any interpretation drawn from material on this site should be validated by a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before you act on it.