31 U.S.C. § 7103: Authority of the President and heads of executive agencies

get the views and recommendations of States and local governments that may be significantly affected by the project; and resolve questions of common interest to those States and local governments before making application. identify related programs likely to be particularly suitable in providing joint financing for specific kinds of projects. guidelines; model or illustrative projects; joint or common application forms; and other materials or guidance. review administrative program requirements to identify requirements that may impede joint financing of a project and modify the requirements when appropriate. establish common technical or administrative regulations for related programs to assist in providing joint financing to support a specific project or class of projects. a lead agency responsible for processing applications; and a managing agency responsible for project supervision. take maximum action to carry out section 7101 of this title in conducting an assistance program of the agency; and consult and cooperate with the heads of other executive agencies to carry out section 7101 of this title in conducting assistance programs of different executive agencies that may be used jointly to finance projects undertaken by States, local governments, or private nonprofit organizations.