§ 6106. Grants to States

• (a) The Secretary may make a grant of financial assistance to a State that qualifies under section 6104(b) to assist in improving—
  • (1) the overall quality and effectiveness of one-call notification systems in the State;
  • (2) communications systems linking one-call notification systems;
  • (3) location capabilities, including training personnel and developing and using location technology;
  • (4) record retention and recording capabilities for one-call notification systems;
  • (5) public information and education;
  • (6) participation in one-call notification systems; or
  • (7) compliance and enforcement under the State one-call notification program.
• (b) In making grants under this section, the Secretary shall take into consideration the commitment of each State to improving its State one-call notification program, including legislative and regulatory actions taken by the State after the date of enactment of this chapter.
• (c) A State may provide funds received under this section directly to any one-call notification system in such State that substantially adopts the best practices identified under section 6105.