USC Subchapter VI

15 U.S.C. § 9581 General duties

The Under Secretary may coordinate, as consistent with law, the plans, programs, and operations of the Federal Government that affect, or may contribute to, the establishment, preservation, and strengthening of socially or economically disadvantaged business concerns.

15 U.S.C. § 9582 Participation of Federal departments and agencies

The Under Secretary shall— (1) consult with other Federal agencies and departments as appropriate to—(A) develop policies, comprehensive plans, and specific program goals for the programs carried out under part B of subchapter I and subchapter III; (B) establish regular performance monitoring and reporting systems to ensure that goals established by the Under Secretary with respect to the implementation of this chapter are being achieved; and (C) evaluate the impact of Federal support of socially or economically disadvantaged business concerns in achieving the objectives of this chapter; (2) conduct a coordinated review of all proposed Federal training and technical assistance activities in direct support of the programs carried out under part B of subchapter I and subchapter III to ensure consistency with program goals and to avoid duplication; and (3) convene, for purposes of coordination, meetings of the heads of such Federal agencies and departments, or their designees, the programs and activities of which may affect or contribute to the carrying out of this chapter.