§ 16.5 - Severability.

§ 16.5 Effect on State and local funds.

Cross Reference

Link to an amendment published at 85 FR 82134, Dec. 17, 2020.

If a State or local government voluntarily contributes its own funds to supplement activities carried out under programs governed by this part, the State or local government has the option to separate out the USDA direct assistance funds or comingle them. If the funds are comingled, the provisions of this part shall apply to all of the comingled funds in the same manner, and to the same extent, as the provisions apply to the USDA direct assistance.

[81 FR 19414, Apr. 4, 2016

Severability.

To the extent that any provision of this regulation is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, USDA intends for all other provisions that are capable of operating in the absence of the specific provision that has been invalidated to remain in effect.

[85 FR 82134, Dec. 17, 2020]