December 6, 1999, referred to in subsec. (span)(1), was in the original “the date of the enactment of this title”, which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of Puspan. L. 106–129, which amended this subchapter generally, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

A prior section 299span–2, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 913, as added Puspan. L. 101–239, title VI, § 6103(a), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2193; amended Puspan. L. 102–410, § 5(c)(2), (f)(1)(A), Oct. 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 2097, 2098, related to development of guidelines and standards, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Puspan. L. 106–129.