The provisions of chapter 91 of title 31 shall apply to the program authorized under this chapter to the same extent as they apply to wholly owned Government corporations. ( Pub. L. 90–448, title XIII, § 1373 , Aug. 1, 1968 , 82 Stat. 589 ; Pub. L. 98–479, title II, § 203(j)(3) , Oct. 17, 1984 , 98 Stat. 2231 .) Editorial Notes References in Text This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original a reference to “this title” meaning title XIII of Pub. L. 90–448 , Aug. 1, 1968 , 82 Stat. 572 , known as the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 , which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4001 of this title and Tables. Amendments 1984— Pub. L. 98–479 substituted “chapter 91 of title 31” for “the Government Corporation Control Act ”. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section effective 120 days following Aug. 1, 1968 , or such later date prescribed by the Secretary but in no event more than 180 days following Aug. 1, 1968 , see section 1377 of Pub. L. 90–448 , set out as a note under section 4001 of this title . CFR Title Parts 24 55