; regulations. . (2) By striking the items relating to sections 415 and 416 and inserting the following new items: Sec. 415. No reduction in benefits. Sec. 416. Costs of training qualified entities. Sec. 417. Waiver authority. Sec. 418. Authorization of appropriations. . 18. General effective date The amendments made by sections 4 through 9 of this Act shall apply to project years beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.