Under terms and conditions determined by the Secretary , the Secretary may accept the certifications of an applicant for assistance under this chapter that the applicant meets the requirements of this chapter. ( Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 610 , as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a) , Nov. 13, 1998 , 112 Stat. 3616 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 3220, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 710 , Aug. 26, 1965 , 79 Stat. 574 , set forth penalties for false statements, securities overvaluation, embezzlement, misapplication of funds, false book entries, schemes to defraud, and speculation, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(b)(3) , Nov. 13, 1998 , 112 Stat. 3617 . Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section effective Feb. 11, 1999 , see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393 , set out as a note under section 3121 of this title . CFR Title Parts 13 302