(a) Other agencies In carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, the Assistant Secretary may request the technical assistance and cooperation of such Federal entities as may be appropriate. (b) Assistant Secretary The Assistant Secretary shall provide technical assistance and training (by contract, grant, or otherwise) to persons and entities that administer programs established under this subchapter. ( Pub. L. 89–73, title VII, § 763 , as added Pub. L. 102–375, title VII, § 707 , Sept. 30, 1992 , 106 Stat. 1291 ; amended Pub. L. 103–171, § 3(a)(11) , (13), Dec. 2, 1993 , 107 Stat. 1990 .) Editorial Notes Amendments 1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–171, § 3(a)(13) , substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Commissioner”. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–171, § 13(a)(11) , (13), substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Commissioner” in heading and text. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section inapplicable with respect to fiscal year 1993, see section 4(b) of Pub. L. 103–171 , set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment note under section 3001 of this title . Section inapplicable with respect to fiscal year 1992, see section 905(b)(6) of Pub. L. 102–375 , set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment note under section 3001 of this title .