((a)) ** Effects on small governments** Before establishing any regulatory requirements that might significantly or uniquely affect small governments, agencies shall have developed a plan under which the agency shall—
((1)) provide notice of the requirements to potentially affected small governments, if any;
((2)) enable officials of affected small governments to provide meaningful and timely input in the development of regulatory proposals containing significant Federal intergovernmental mandates; and
((3)) inform, educate, and advise small governments on compliance with the requirements.
((b)) ** Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to each agency to carry out the provisions of this section and for no other purpose, such sums as are necessary.