19 U.S.C. § 2346: Delegation of functions to Small Business Administration; authorization of appropriations

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) 1 of this title with respect to the certification of eligibility and 1 See References in Text note below. section 2354 of this title ) to the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. 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 , 2 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. 2 See Application of Subsection (b) note below. The unexpended balances of appropriations authorized by section 1912(d) 1 of this title are transferred to the Secretary to carry out his functions under this part.