40 U.S.C. § 323 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 3 / Subchapter III / Section 323: Consumer Information Center Fund 1
Consumer Information Center Fund 1
Status: in_force

(a) Existence.—There is in the Treasury a Federal Citizen Services Fund, General Services Administration, for the purpose of disseminating Federal Government information to the public and for other related purposes.

(b) Deposits.—Money shall be deposited into the Fund from—

(1) appropriations from the Treasury for Federal Citizen Services activities;

(2) user fees from the public;

(3) reimbursements from other federal agencies for costs of distributing publications; and

(4) any other income incident to Center 2 activities.

(c) Expenditures.—Money deposited into the Fund is available for expenditure for Center 2 activities in amounts specified in appropriation laws. The Fund shall assume all liabilities, obligations, and commitments of the Center 2 account.

(d) Unobligated Balances.—Any unobligated balances at the end of a fiscal year remain in the Fund and are available for authorization in appropriation laws for subsequent fiscal years.

(e) Gift Account.—The Center 2 may accept and deposit to this account gifts for purposes of defraying the costs of printing, publishing, and distributing consumer information and educational materials and undertaking other consumer information activities. In addition to amounts appropriated or otherwise made available, the Center 2 may expend the gifts for these purposes and any balance remains available for expenditure.

(f) The Administrator may enter into agreements with federal agencies to provide services through the Fund on a fully reimbursable basis.

(g) 3 Requirement for Annual Report to Congress.—Not later than September 30 of each year, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that includes, at a minimum, a list of each program funded by expenditures during the previous fiscal year, or that have been funded by expenditures in the previous 5-year period, including the following:

(1) An explanation of the program.

(2) Information about how the program is funded, including the amount of expenditures the program received in the previous fiscal year and total amount.

(3) The amount of reimbursements associated with or anticipated to be associated with the program from another source of funds or another agency, if applicable.

(4) A description of projects or initiatives associated with the program, including—

(A) information about when the projects or initiatives were initiated and completed; and

(B) funding information, to the extent practicable.

(5) Any additional information, data, or analysis used to determine the information estimated within the report, if applicable.

(h) 3 Definitions.—In this section:

(1) Administrator.—The term "Administrator" means the Administrator of General Services.

(2) Expenditure.—The term "expenditure" means any obligation of funds from the Fund.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1077; Pub. L. 111–8, div. D, title V, §516, Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 664; Pub. L. 117–103, div. E, title V, §527, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 276; Pub. L. 118–182, §2(a), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2623.)

Delayed Effective Date of Amendment

Amendment by section 2(a) of Pub. L. 118–182 adding subsecs. (g) and (h) of this section effective on the commencement of the first fiscal year after Dec. 23, 2024. See 2024 Amendment note below.

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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

323(a)–(d) 
40:761. 
Pub. L. 98–63, title I, §101 (1st–9th sentences in par. under heading "Consumer Information Center Fund"), July 30, 1983, 97 Stat. 321.

323(e) 
40:761a. 
Pub. L. 105–65, title III, (last proviso in par. under heading "Consumer Information Center Fund"), Oct. 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 1377.

In this section, the text of 40:761 (6th–last sentences) is omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (a), the words "Notwithstanding any other provision of law" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "for fiscal year 1983 and subsequent fiscal years" are omitted as obsolete and unnecessary.

In subsection (e), the words "Notwithstanding any other provision of law" and "during fiscal year 1998 and hereafter" are omitted as unnecessary.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2024—Subsecs. (g), (h). Pub. L. 118–182 added subsecs. (g) and (h).

2022—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 117–103 added subsec. (f).

2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–8 substituted "Federal Citizen Services" for "Consumer Information Center" and struck out "consumer" after "Federal Government".

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 111–8 substituted "Federal Citizen Services" for "Consumer Information Center".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2024 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 118–182 effective on the commencement of the first fiscal year after Dec. 23, 2024, see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 118–182, set out as a note under section 321 of this title.

1 So in original. Probably should be "Federal Citizen Services Fund".

2 So in original. See 2009 Amendment notes below.

3 See Delayed Effective Date of Amendment note below.
40 U.S.C. § 6132 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 61 / Subchapter IV / Section 6132: Sale of articles, signs, and solicitation in Supreme Court Building and grounds
Sale of articles, signs, and solicitation in Supreme Court Building and grounds
Status: in_force

It is unlawful—

(1) to offer or expose any article for sale in the Supreme Court Building or grounds;

(2) to display a sign, placard, or other form of advertisement in the Building or grounds; or

(3) to solicit fares, alms, subscriptions, or contributions in the Building or grounds.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1183.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

6132 
40:13h. 
Aug. 18, 1949, ch. 479, §3, 63 Stat. 616.
40 U.S.C. § 591 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 5 / Subchapter V / Section 591: Purchase of electricity
Purchase of electricity
Status: in_force

(a) General Limitation on Use of Amounts.—A department, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government may not use amounts appropriated or made available by any law to purchase electricity in a manner inconsistent with state law governing the provision of electric utility service, including—

(1) state utility commission rulings; and

(2) electric utility franchises or service territories established under state statute, state regulation, or state-approved territorial agreements.

(b) Exceptions.—

(1) Energy savings.—This section does not preclude the head of a federal agency from entering into a contract under section 801 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8287).

(2) Energy savings for military installations.—This section does not preclude the Secretary of a military department from—

(A) entering into a contract under section 2394 1 of title 10; or

(B) purchasing electricity from any provider if the Secretary finds that the utility having the applicable state-approved franchise (or other service authorization) is unwilling or unable to meet unusual standards of service reliability that are necessary for purposes of national defense.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1118.)

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Section
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591 
40:490 note. 
Pub. L. 100–202, §101(b) [title VIII, §8093], Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1329–79.

In subsection (b)(1), the words "section 801 of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8287)" are substituted for "42 U.S.C. 8287" in section 8093 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1988 as the probable intent of Congress.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 2394 of title 10, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(A), was renumbered section 2922a of such title by Pub. L. 109–364, div. B, title XXVIII, §2851(b)(2), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2494.

1 See References in Text note below.
40 U.S.C. § 15309 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 153 / Section 15309: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—Not later than 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year, each Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the activities carried out by the Commission under this subtitle in the fiscal year.

(b) Contents.—The report shall include—

(1) a description of the criteria used by the Commission to designate counties under section 15702 and a list of the counties designated in each category;

(2) an evaluation of the progress of the Commission in meeting the goals identified in the Commission's economic and infrastructure development plan under section 15303 and State economic and infrastructure development plans under section 15502; and

(3) any policy recommendations approved by the Commission.

(Added Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, §14217(a)(2), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1474, and Pub. L. 110–246, §4(a), title XIV, §14217(a)(2), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2236, §15308; renumbered §15309 and amended Pub. L. 118–272, div. B, title II, §§2242(e), 2243(a)(1), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3203.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.

Amendments

2025—Pub. L. 118–272, §2243(a)(1), renumbered section 15308 of this title as this section.

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 118–272, §2242(e), substituted "180" for "90".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after June 18, 2008, see section 14217(d) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 15101 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 9303 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 93 / Section 9303: Access to Theodore Roosevelt Island
Access to Theodore Roosevelt Island
Status: in_force

Subject to the approval of the National Capital Planning Commission and the availability of appropriations, the Director of the National Park Service may provide suitable means of access to and on Theodore Roosevelt Island.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1233.)

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Section
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9303 
40:125 (words before semicolon). 
May 21, 1932, ch. 200, §2 (words before semicolon), 47 Stat. 164; Feb. 11, 1933, ch. 48, §1, 47 Stat. 799.

The words "National Capital Planning Commission" are substituted for "National Capital Park and Planning Commission" because of section 9 of the Act of June 6, 1924 (ch. 270), as added by section 1 of the Act of July 19, 1952 (ch. 949, 66 Stat. 790). See section 8711(f) of the revised title. The words "from time to time" are omitted as unnecessary.
40 U.S.C. § 3175 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 31 / Subchapter VI / Section 3175: Acceptance of gifts of property
Acceptance of gifts of property
Status: in_force

The Administrator of General Services, and the United States Postal Service where that office is concerned, may accept on behalf of the Federal Government unconditional gifts of property in aid of any project or function within their respective jurisdictions.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1155.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

3175 
40:298a. 
June 16, 1949, ch. 218, title IV, §404, 63 Stat. 199.

The words "Administrator of General Services" are substituted for "Federal Works Administrator" because of section 103(a) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (ch. 288, 63 Stat. 380), which is restated as section 303(c) [303(b)] of the revised title. The words "United States Postal Service" are substituted for "Postmaster General" because of section 6(o) of the Postal Reorganization Act (Public Law 91–375, 84 Stat. 783). The words "real, personal, or other" are omitted as unnecessary.
40 U.S.C. § 8142 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 81 / Subchapter III / Section 8142: Rent of other buildings
Rent of other buildings
Status: in_force

An executive department of the Federal Government renting a building for public use in the District of Columbia may rent a different building instead if it is in the public interest to do so. This section does not authorize an increase in the number of buildings in use or in the amount paid for rent.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1208.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

8142 
40:35. 
Aug. 5, 1882, ch. 389 1 [sic] (2d sentence in 8th par. on p. 241), 22 Stat. 241.

The word "now" in the Act of August 5, 1882 is omitted as obsolete.
40 U.S.C. § 703 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 7 / Section 703: Donation of medical supplies for use in foreign country
Donation of medical supplies for use in foreign country
Status: in_force

(a) Application.—This section applies to medical materials or supplies that are in a foreign country but that would, if situated within the United States, be available for donation under subchapter III of chapter 5 of this title.

(b) In General.—An executive agency may donate medical materials or supplies that are not disposed of under section 702 of this title.

(c) Conditions.—A donation under this section is subject to the following conditions:

(1) The medical materials and supplies must be donated for use in a foreign country.

(2) The donation must be made to a nonprofit medical or health organization, which may be an organization qualified to receive assistance under section 214(b) or 607 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2174(b), 2357).

(3) The donation must be made without cost to the donee (except for costs of care and handling).

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1126.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

703 
40:512(b). 
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title IV, §402(b), as added Pub. L. 91–426, §2(d), Sept. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 883.
40 U.S.C. § 6907 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 69 / Subchapter I / Section 6907: Use of other appropriated amounts
Use of other appropriated amounts
Status: in_force

(a) Waiver of Cost Sharing Requirement.—The Secretary of Transportation may use amounts appropriated under section 24909(a)(2)(A) of title 49 to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.

(b) Ban on Using Amounts for Heliport.—Amounts appropriated under section 24909 of title 49 may not be used for design, construction, or operation of a heliport at or near Union Station.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1202.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

6907(a) 
40:819(c) (1st sentence). 
Pub. L. 90–264, title I, §119(c), as added Pub. L. 97–125, §3(3), Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1672.

6907(b) 
40:819(c) (last sentence).

In subsection (a), the words "section 24909(a)(2)(A) of title 49" are substituted for "section 704(a)(2) of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C. 854(a)(2))", and the words "section 24902(c)(1) of title 49" are substituted for "section 703(1)(B) of such Act (45 U.S.C. 853(1)(B))", because of section 6(b) of the Act of July 5, 1994 (Public Law 103–272, 108 Stat. 1378), the first section of which enacted Title 49, United States Code. The words "without regard to the matching funds requirement of section 24902(c)(1) of title 49" are omitted as obsolete because section 405(b) of the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 (Public Law 105–134, 111 Stat. 2586) struck out subsection (c) and redesignated subsection (f) as subsection (c).

In subsection (b), the words "section 24909 of title 49" are substituted for "section 704(a) of such Act" because of section 6(b) of the Act of July 5, 1994 (Public Law 103–272, 108 Stat. 1378), the first section of which enacted title 49, United States Code.
40 U.S.C. § 17102 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 171 / Section 17102: Prohibition on acquisition or purchase of motor vehicles by Federal Government
Prohibition on acquisition or purchase of motor vehicles by Federal Government
Status: in_force

The Federal Government shall not purchase a motor vehicle for use by the Government unless that motor vehicle is equipped with reasonable passenger safety devices that the Administrator of General Services requires. Those devices shall conform with standards the Administrator prescribes under section 17103 of this title.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1279.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

17102 
40:701. 
Pub. L. 88–515, §1, Aug. 30, 1964, 78 Stat. 696.

The words "manufactured on or after the effective date of this section" are omitted as executed.
40 U.S.C. § 8105 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 81 / Subchapter I / Section 8105: Approval by Administrator of General Services
Approval by Administrator of General Services
Status: in_force

Subject to applicable provisions of existing law relating to the functions in the District of Columbia of the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts, only the Administrator of General Services is required to approve sketches, plans, and estimates for buildings to be constructed by the Administrator, except that the Administrator and the United States Postal Service must approve buildings designed for post office purposes.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1206; Pub. L. 109–284, §6(23), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1213.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

8105 
40:128. 
June 14, 1946, ch. 404, §8, 60 Stat. 258.

The words "On and after June 14, 1946" are omitted as obsolete. The words "National Capital Planning Commission" are substituted for "National Capital Park and Planning Commission" because of section 9 of the Act of June 6, 1924 (ch. 270), as added by section 1 of the Act of July 19, 1952 (ch. 949, 66 Stat. 790). See section 8711(f) of the revised title. The words "Administrator of General Services" are substituted for "Commissioner of Public Buildings" because of section 103(a) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (ch. 288, 63 Stat. 380), which is restated as section 303(c) [303(b)] of the revised title. The words "constructed by the Administrator" are substituted for "constructed by the Public Buildings Administration" [subsequently changed to "constructed by the General Services Administration" because of section 103(a)] because of section 101(b) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (ch. 288, 63 Stat. 379), which is restated as section 302(a) of the revised title. The words "United States Postal Service" are substituted for "Postmaster General" because of section 4(a) of the Postal Reorganization Act (Public Law 91–375, 84 Stat. 773).

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2006—Pub. L. 109–284 substituted "post office" for "post-office".
40 U.S.C. § 6909 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 69 / Subchapter I / Section 6909: Supplying steam or chilled water to Union Station complex
Supplying steam or chilled water to Union Station complex
Status: in_force

The Architect of the Capitol may make agreements with the Secretary of Transportation to furnish steam, chilled water, or both from the Capitol Power Plant to the Union Station complex, at no expense to the legislative branch.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1202.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

6909 
40:819(d). 
Pub. L. 90–264, title I, §119(d), as added Pub. L. 97–125, §3(3), Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1672.

The words "or his designee or assign" are omitted because of 49:322(b)
40 U.S.C. § 3308 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 33 / Section 3308: Architectural or engineering services
Architectural or engineering services
Status: in_force

(a) Employment by Administrator.—When the Administrator of General Services decides it to be necessary, the Administrator may employ, by contract or otherwise, without regard to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, civil service rules and regulations, or section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41, the services of established architectural or engineering corporations, firms, or individuals, to the extent the Administrator may require those services for any public building authorized to be constructed or altered under this chapter.

(b) Employment on Permanent Basis Not Permitted.—A corporation, firm, or individual shall not be employed under authority of subsection (a) on a permanent basis.

(c) Responsibility of Administrator.—Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Administrator is responsible for all construction authorized by this chapter, including the interpretation of construction contracts, approval of material and workmanship supplied under a construction contract, approval of changes in the construction contract, certification of vouchers for payments due the contractor, and final settlement of the contract.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1163; Pub. L. 111–350, §5(l)(17), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3852.)

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Section
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3308(a) 
40:609(a). 
Pub. L. 86–249, §10, Sept. 9, 1959, 73 Stat. 481.

3308(b) 
40:609(b).

3308(c) 
40:609(c).

In subsection (a), the words "chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5" are substituted for "the Classification Act of 1949, as amended" and the reference to civil service laws in section 10(a) of the Public Buildings Act of 1959 (Public Law 86–249, 73 Stat. 481) because of section 7(b) of the Act of September 6, 1966 (Public Law 89–554, 80 Stat. 631), the first section of which enacted Title 31, United States Code.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2011—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–350 substituted "section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41" for "section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)".
40 U.S.C. § 3172 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 31 / Subchapter VI / Section 3172: Extension of state workers' compensation laws to buildings, works, and property of the Federal Government
Extension of state workers' compensation laws to buildings, works, and property of the Federal Government
Status: in_force

(a) Authorization of Extension.—The state authority charged with enforcing and requiring compliance with the state workers' compensation laws and with the orders, decisions, and awards of the authority may apply the laws to all land and premises in the State which the Federal Government owns or holds by deed or act of cession, and to all projects, buildings, constructions, improvements, and property in the State and belonging to the Government, in the same way and to the same extent as if the premises were under the exclusive jurisdiction of the State in which the land, premises, projects, buildings, constructions, improvements, or property are located.

(b) Limitation on Relinquishing Jurisdiction.—The Government under this section does not relinquish its jurisdiction for any other purpose.

(c) Nonapplication.—This section does not modify or amend subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1154.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

3172(a) 
40:290 (1st par., last par. words before 1st proviso). 
June 25, 1936, ch. 822, 49 Stat. 1938.

3172(b) 
40:290 (last par. 1st proviso).

3172(c) 
40:290 (last par. last proviso).

In subsection (a), the words "by purchase or otherwise" and 40:290(last par. words before 1st proviso) are omitted as unnecessary.

Subsection (b) is substituted for 40:290(last par. 1st proviso) to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (c), the words "subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5" are substituted for "the United States Employees' Compensation Act as amended from time to time (Act of September 7, 1916, 39 Stat. 742, U.S.C., title 5 and supplement, sec. 751 et seq.)" because of section 7(b) of the Act of September 6, 1966 (Public Law 89–554, 80 Stat. 631), the first section of which enacted Title 5, United States Code.
40 U.S.C. § 15705 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 157 / Subchapter I / Section 15705: Biannual meetings of representatives of all Commissions
Biannual meetings of representatives of all Commissions
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—Representatives of each Commission, the Appalachian Regional Commission, and the Denali Commission shall meet biannually to discuss issues confronting regions suffering from chronic and contiguous distress and successful strategies for promoting regional development.

(b) Chair of Meetings.—The chair of each meeting shall rotate among the Commissions, with the Appalachian Regional Commission to host the first meeting.

(Added Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, §14217(a)(2), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1480, and Pub. L. 110–246, §4(a), title XIV, §14217(a)(2), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2242.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after June 18, 2008, see section 14217(d) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 15101 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 11317 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 113 / Subchapter II / Section 11317: Significant deviations
Significant deviations
Status: in_force

The head of each executive agency shall identify in the strategic information resources management plan required under section 3506(b)(2) of title 44 any major information technology acquisition program, or any phase or increment of that program, that has significantly deviated from the cost, performance, or schedule goals established for the program.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1242.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

11317 
40:1427. 
Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5127, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 687.
40 U.S.C. § 11314 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 113 / Subchapter II / Section 11314: Authority to acquire and manage information technology
Authority to acquire and manage information technology
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—The authority of the head of an executive agency to acquire information technology includes—

(1) acquiring information technology as authorized by law;

(2) making a contract that provides for multiagency acquisitions of information technology in accordance with guidance issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and

(3) if the Director finds that it would be advantageous for the Federal Government to do so, making a multiagency contract for procurement of commercial products of information technology that requires each executive agency covered by the contract, when procuring those products, to procure the products under that contract or to justify an alternative procurement of the products.

(b) FTS 2000 Program.—The Administrator of General Services shall continue to manage the FTS 2000 program, and to coordinate the follow-on to that program, for and with the advice of the heads of executive agencies.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1241; Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §836(g)(7)(B), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1874.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

11314 
40:1424. 
Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5124, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 684.

In subsection (b), the words "Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other law" are omitted as unnecessary.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 115–232 substituted "products" for "items" wherever appearing.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Jan. 1, 2020, subject to a savings provision, see section 836(h) of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment; Savings Provision note under section 453b of Title 6, Domestic Security.
40 U.S.C. § 11703 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 117 / Section 11703: Procurement procedures
Procurement procedures
Status: in_force

To the maximum extent practicable, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall ensure that the process for acquisition of information technology is a simplified, clear, and understandable process that specifically addresses the management of risk, incremental acquisitions, and the need to incorporate commercial information technology in a timely manner.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1252, §11704; renumbered §11703, Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(c)(2), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

11704 
40:1461. 
Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LII, §5201, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 689.

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 11703 was renumbered section 11702 of this title.

Amendments

2002—Pub. L. 107–314 renumbered section 11704 of this title as this section.
40 U.S.C. § 8163 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 81 / Subchapter IV / Section 8163: Use of greenhouses and nursery for trees, shrubs, and plants
Use of greenhouses and nursery for trees, shrubs, and plants
Status: in_force

The greenhouses and nursery shall be used only for the propagation of trees, shrubs, and plants suitable for planting in the public reservations. Only those trees, shrubs, and plants shall be planted in the public reservations.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1209.)

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8163 
40:103. 
June 20, 1878, ch. 359 (proviso in 2d par. under heading "Building and Grounds in and Around Washington and the Executive Mansion"), 20 Stat. 220.

The words "On and after June 20, 1878" are omitted as obsolete. The words "Only those trees, shrubs, and plants shall be planted in the public reservations" are substituted for "to which purpose only the said productions of the greenhouses and nursery shall be applied" for clarity.
40 U.S.C. § 9102 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 91 / Section 9102: Duties
Duties
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—The Commission of Fine Arts shall advise on—

(1) the location of statues, fountains, and monuments in the public squares, streets, and parks in the District of Columbia;

(2) the selection of models for statues, fountains, and monuments erected under the authority of the Federal Government;

(3) the selection of artists to carry out clause (2); and

(4) questions of art generally when required to do so by the President or a committee of Congress.

(b) Duty To Request Advice.—The officers required to decide the questions described in subsection (a)(1)–(3) shall request the Commission to provide the advice.

(c) Nonapplication.—This section does not apply to the Capitol Building and the Library of Congress buildings.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1232.)

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9102(a) 
40:104 (3d, 6th sentences). 
May 17, 1910, ch. 243, §1 (3d–6th sentences), 36 Stat. 371.

9102(b) 
40:104 (4th sentence).

9102(c) 
40:104 (5th sentence).

In subsection (b), the words "in each case" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "request the Commission to provide" are substituted for "call for" for clarity.

In subsection (c), the words "buildings of the Library of Congress" are substituted for "building of the Library of Congress" for clarity because the Library of Congress comprises more than one building.
40 U.S.C. § 14307 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 143 / Subchapter I / Section 14307: Meetings
Meetings
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—The Appalachian Regional Commission shall conduct at least one meeting each year with the Federal Cochairman and at least a majority of the state members present.

(b) Additional Meetings by Electronic Means.—The Commission may conduct additional meetings by electronic means as the Commission considers advisable, including meetings to decide matters requiring an affirmative vote.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1260.)

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Section
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14307 
40 App.:101(a)(2). 
Pub. L. 89–4, title I, §101(a)(2), as added Pub. L. 105–393, title II, §203(a)(2), (b)(1), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3619.
40 U.S.C. § 1311 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 13 / Section 1311: Authority of President to obtain release
Authority of President to obtain release
Status: in_force

For the use or benefit of the Federal Government, the President may obtain from an individual or officer to whom land has been or will be conveyed a release of the individual's or officer's interest to the Government.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1138.)

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1311 
40:305. 
R.S. §3752.
40 U.S.C. § 8121 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 81 / Subchapter II / Section 8121: Improper appropriation of streets
Improper appropriation of streets
Status: in_force

(a) Authority.—The Secretary of the Interior shall—

(1) prevent the improper appropriation or occupation of any public street, avenue, square, or reservation in the District of Columbia that belongs to the Federal Government;

(2) reclaim the street, avenue, square, or reservation if unlawfully appropriated;

(3) prevent the erection of any permanent building on property reserved to or for the use of the Government, unless plainly authorized by law; and

(4) report to Congress at the beginning of each session on the Secretary's proceedings in the premises, together with a full statement of all property described in this subsection, and how, and by what authority, the property is occupied or claimed.

(b) Application.—This section does not interfere with the temporary and proper occupation of any part of the property described in subsection (a), by lawful authority, for the legitimate purposes of the Government.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1206.)

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8121 
40:66. 
R.S. §1818.

In subsection (a)(1), the words "the District of Columbia" are substituted for "the city of Washington" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.

In subsection (a)(3), the word "particularly" is omitted as unnecessary.
40 U.S.C. § 15305 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 153 / Section 15305: Meetings
Meetings
Status: in_force

(a) Initial Meeting.—Each Commission shall hold an initial meeting not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section.

(b) Annual Meeting.—Each Commission shall conduct at least 1 meeting each year with—

(1) the Federal Cochairperson; and

(2) at least a majority of the State members or alternate State members (including designees) present in-person or via electronic means.

(c) Additional Meetings.—Each Commission shall conduct additional meetings at such times as it determines and may conduct such meetings by electronic means.

(Added Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, §14217(a)(2), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1473, and Pub. L. 110–246, §4(a), title XIV, §14217(a)(2), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2235; amended Pub. L. 118–272, div. B, title II, §2242(d), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3203.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The date of the enactment of this section, referred to in subsec. (a), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–246, which was approved June 18, 2008.

Codification

Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.

Amendments

2025—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 118–272 substituted "with—" and pars. (1) and (2) for "with the Federal Cochairperson and at least a majority of the State members present."

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after June 18, 2008, see section 14217(d) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 15101 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 3706 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 37 / Section 3706: Limitations, variations, tolerances, and exemptions
Limitations, variations, tolerances, and exemptions
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Labor may provide reasonable limitations to, and may prescribe regulations allowing reasonable variations to, tolerances from, and exemptions from, this chapter that the Secretary may find necessary and proper in the public interest to prevent injustice or undue hardship or to avoid serious impairment of the conduct of Federal Government business.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1174.)

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3706 
40:331. 
Pub. L. 87–581, title I, §105, Aug. 13, 1962, 76 Stat. 359.
40 U.S.C. § 9507 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 95 / Section 9507: Control of expenditures
Control of expenditures
Status: in_force

Unless expressly provided for by law, the Secretary of the Army shall direct the expenditure of amounts appropriated for the Washington Aqueduct and for other public works in the District of Columbia.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1235.)

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9507 
40:54. 
R.S. §1802.

The words "Secretary of the Army" are substituted for "Department of War" [subsequently changed to "Department of the Army" because of section 205(a) of the National Security Act of 1947 (ch. 343, 61 Stat. 501)] because of 10:3013(a)(1).
40 U.S.C. § 11316 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 113 / Subchapter II / Section 11316: Accountability
Accountability
Status: in_force

The head of each executive agency, in consultation with the Chief Information Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of that executive agency (or, in the case of an executive agency without a chief financial officer, any comparable official), shall establish policies and procedures to ensure that—

(1) the accounting, financial, asset management, and other information systems of the executive agency are designed, developed, maintained, and used effectively to provide financial or program performance data for financial statements of the executive agency;

(2) financial and related program performance data are provided on a reliable, consistent, and timely basis to executive agency financial management systems; and

(3) financial statements support—

(A) assessments and revisions of mission-related processes and administrative processes of the executive agency; and

(B) measurement of the performance of investments made by the agency in information systems.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1242.)

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Section
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11316 
40:1426. 
Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5126, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 686.
40 U.S.C. § 1304 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 13 / Section 1304: Transfer of federal property to States
Transfer of federal property to States
Status: in_force

(a) Obsolete Buildings and Sites.—

(1) In general.—The Administrator of General Services, in the Administrator's discretion, on terms the Administrator considers proper, and under regulations the Administrator may prescribe, may sell property described in paragraph (2) to a State or a political subdivision of a State for public use if the Administrator considers the sale to be in the best interest of the Federal Government.

(2) Applicable property.—The property referred to in paragraph (1) is any federal building, building site, or part of a building site under the Administrator's control that has been replaced by a new structure and that the Administrator determines is no longer needed by the Government.

(3) Price.—The purchase price for a sale under this section must be at least 50 percent of the value of the land as appraised by the Administrator.

(4) Proceeds of sale.—The proceeds of a sale under this section shall be deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.

(5) Payment terms.—The Administrator may enter into a long term contract for the payment of the purchase price in installments that the Administrator considers fair and reasonable. The Administrator may waive any requirement for interest charges on deferred payment.

(6) Conveyance.—The Administrator may convey property sold under this section by the usual quitclaim deed.

(b) Widening of Public Roads.—

(1) Definition.—In this subsection, the term "executive agency" means an executive department or independent establishment in the executive branch of the Government, including any wholly owned Government corporation.

(2) In general.—When a State or a political subdivision of a State applies for a conveyance or transfer of real property of the Government in connection with an authorized widening of a public highway, street, or alley, the head of the executive agency that controls the affected real property may convey or transfer to the State or political subdivision, with or without consideration, an interest in the real property that the agency head determines is not adverse to the interests of the Government. A conveyance or transfer under this subsection is subject to terms and conditions the agency head considers necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(3) Limitation on transfers for highway purposes.—An interest in real property which can be transferred to a State or a political subdivision of a State for highway purposes under title 23 may not be conveyed or transferred under this subsection.

(4) Limitation on issuance of rights of way.—Rights of way over, under, and through public lands and lands in the National Forest System may not be granted under this subsection.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1133.)

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1304(a) 
40:345b. 
Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 684, §1, 49 Stat. 800; Pub. L. 86–608, July 7, 1960, 74 Stat. 363.

1304(b)(1)– (3) 
40:345c. 
Aug. 26, 1935, ch. 684, §2, as added Pub. L. 86–608, July 7, 1960, 74 Stat. 363.

1304(b)(4) 
40:345c note. 
Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §706(a) (related to the Act of July 7, 1960 (Pub. L. 86–608, 74 Stat. 363)), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2793.

In subsection (a), the words "Administrator of General Services" and "Administrator" are substituted for "Treasury Department" and "Secretary of the Treasury" in the Act of August 26, 1935 because of sections 301 and 303 of Reorganization Plan No. I of 1939 (eff. July 1, 1939, 53 Stat. 1426, 1427) and section 103(a) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (ch. 288, 63 Stat. 380), which is restated as section 303(c) [303(b)] of the revised title. In paragraph (1), the words "a State or a political subdivision of a State" are substituted for "States, counties, municipalities, or other duly constituted political subdivisions of States" for consistency with subsection (b).
40 U.S.C. § 608 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 5 / Subchapter VI / Section 608: Scrip, tokens, tickets
Scrip, tokens, tickets
Status: in_force

The Administrator of General Services, in the operation of motor vehicle pools or systems under this subchapter, may provide for the sale and use of scrip, tokens, tickets, and similar devices to collect payment.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1124.)

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608 
40:491(i). 
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, §211(i), as added Sept. 5, 1950, ch. 849, §5(c), 64 Stat. 583; Sept. 1, 1954, ch. 1211, §2, 68 Stat. 1128.
40 U.S.C. § 17503 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 175 / Section 17503: Data collection
Data collection
Status: in_force

(a) Cost Identification and Analysis.—The head of each executive agency shall develop a system to identify, collect, and analyze data with respect to all costs (including obligations and outlays) the agency incurs in the operation, maintenance, acquisition, and disposition of motor vehicles, including vehicles owned or leased by the Federal Government and privately owned vehicles used for official purposes.

(b) Requirements for Data Systems.—

(1) Scope of requirements.—In cooperation with the Comptroller General of the United States and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Administrator of General Services shall prescribe requirements governing the establishment and operation by executive agencies of the systems required by subsection (a), including requirements with respect to data on the costs and uses of motor vehicles and with respect to the uniform collection and submission of the data.

(2) Conformity with principles and standards.—Requirements prescribed under this section shall conform to accounting principles and standards issued by the Comptroller General. Each executive agency shall comply with those requirements.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1284.)

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Section
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17503 
40:902. 
Pub. L. 99–272, title XV, §15302, Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 335.

In subsection (a), the words "including vehicles owned or leased by the Federal Government and privately owned vehicles" are substituted for "Government-owned vehicles, leased vehicles, and privately owned vehicles" for clarity.
40 U.S.C. § 1104 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 11 / Section 1104: Negotiation of contract
Negotiation of contract
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—The agency head shall negotiate a contract for architectural and engineering services at compensation which the agency head determines is fair and reasonable to the Federal Government. In determining fair and reasonable compensation, the agency head shall consider the scope, complexity, professional nature, and estimated value of the services to be rendered.

(b) Order of Negotiation.—The agency head shall attempt to negotiate a contract, as provided in subsection (a), with the most highly qualified firm selected under section 1103 of this title. If the agency head is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm, the agency head shall formally terminate negotiations and then undertake negotiations with the next most qualified of the selected firms, continuing the process until an agreement is reached. If the agency head is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected firms, the agency head shall select additional firms in order of their competence and qualification and continue negotiations in accordance with this section until an agreement is reached.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1130.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

1104 
40:544. 
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title IX, §904, as added Pub. L. 92–582, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1279.
40 U.S.C. § 15506 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 155 / Section 15506: Supplements to Federal grant programs
Supplements to Federal grant programs
Status: in_force

(a) Finding.—Congress finds that certain States and local communities of the region, including local development districts, may be unable to take maximum advantage of Federal grant programs for which the States and communities are eligible because—

(1) they lack the economic resources to provide the required matching share; or

(2) there are insufficient funds available under the applicable Federal law with respect to a project to be carried out in the region.

(b) Federal Grant Program Funding.—A Commission, with the approval of the Federal Cochairperson, may use amounts made available to carry out this subtitle—

(1) for any part of the basic Federal contribution to projects or activities under the Federal grant programs authorized by Federal laws; and

(2) to increase the Federal contribution to projects and activities under the programs above the fixed maximum part of the cost of the projects or activities otherwise authorized by the applicable law.

(c) Certification Required.—For a program, project, or activity for which any part of the basic Federal contribution to the project or activity under a Federal grant program is proposed to be made under subsection (b), the Federal contribution shall not be made until the responsible Federal official administering the Federal law authorizing the Federal contribution certifies that the program, project, or activity meets the applicable requirements of the Federal law and could be approved for Federal contribution under that law if amounts were available under the law for the program, project, or activity.

(d) Limitations in Other Laws Inapplicable.—Amounts provided pursuant to this subtitle are available without regard to any limitations on areas eligible for assistance or authorizations for appropriation in any other law.

(e) Federal Share.—The Federal share of the cost of a project or activity receiving assistance under this section shall not exceed 80 percent.

(f) Maximum Commission Contribution.—Section 15501(d), relating to limitations on Commission contributions, shall apply to a program, project, or activity receiving assistance under this section.

(Added Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, §14217(a)(2), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1477, and Pub. L. 110–246, §4(a), title XIV, §14217(a)(2), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2239.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after June 18, 2008, see section 14217(d) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 15101 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 8736 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 87 / Subchapter IV / Section 8736: Execution of deeds
Execution of deeds
Status: in_force

The Mayor of the District of Columbia may execute deeds of conveyance for real estate sold under this subchapter. The deeds shall contain a full description of the land sold as required by law.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1227.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

8736 
40:72e. 
Aug. 5, 1939, ch. 449, §3, 53 Stat. 1211.

The word "proper" is omitted as unnecessary. The words "as required by" are substituted for "either by metes and bounds, or otherwise according to" to eliminate unnecessary words.
40 U.S.C. § 8712 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 87 / Subchapter II / Section 8712: Mayor of the District of Columbia
Mayor of the District of Columbia
Status: in_force

(a) Planning Responsibilities.—The Mayor of the District of Columbia is the central planning agency for the government of the District of Columbia in the National Capital and is responsible for coordinating the planning activities of the District government and for preparing and implementing the District elements of the comprehensive plan for the National Capital, which may include land use elements, urban renewal and redevelopment elements, a multiyear program of public works for the District, and physical, social, economic, transportation, and population elements. The Mayor's planning responsibility shall not extend to—

(1) federal or international projects and developments in the District, as determined by the National Capital Planning Commission; or

(2) the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds as defined and described in sections 5101 and 5102 of this title, any extension of, or additions to, those Buildings and Grounds, and buildings and grounds under the care of the Architect of the Capitol.

(b) Participation and Consultation.—In carrying out the responsibilities under this section and section 8721 of this title, the Mayor shall establish procedures for citizen participation in the planning process and for appropriate meaningful consultation with any state or local government or planning agency in the National Capital region affected by any aspect of a comprehensive plan, including amendments, affecting or relating to the District.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1218; Pub. L. 109–284, §6(28), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1213.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

8712 
40:71a(a)(2). 
June 6, 1924, ch. 270, §2(a)(2), as added July 19, 1952, ch. 949, §1, 66 Stat. 782; Pub. L. 93–198, title II, §203(a), Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 779.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2006—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 109–284 inserted "of this title" after "sections 5101 and 5102".
40 U.S.C. § 3112 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 31 / Subchapter II / Section 3112: Federal jurisdiction
Federal jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(a) Exclusive Jurisdiction Not Required.—It is not required that the Federal Government obtain exclusive jurisdiction in the United States over land or an interest in land it acquires.

(b) Acquisition and Acceptance of Jurisdiction.—When the head of a department, agency, or independent establishment of the Government, or other authorized officer of the department, agency, or independent establishment, considers it desirable, that individual may accept or secure, from the State in which land or an interest in land that is under the immediate jurisdiction, custody, or control of the individual is situated, consent to, or cession of, any jurisdiction over the land or interest not previously obtained. The individual shall indicate acceptance of jurisdiction on behalf of the Government by filing a notice of acceptance with the Governor of the State or in another manner prescribed by the laws of the State where the land is situated.

(c) Presumption.—It is conclusively presumed that jurisdiction has not been accepted until the Government accepts jurisdiction over land as provided in this section.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1144.)

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Section
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3112(a) 
40:255 (last par. 1st sentence words before semicolon). 
R.S. §355 (last par.); June 28, 1930, ch. 710, 46 Stat. 828; Feb. 1, 1940, ch. 18, 54 Stat. 19; Oct. 9, 1940, ch. 793, 54 Stat. 1083.

3112(b) 
40:255 (last par. 1st sentence words after semicolon).

3112(c) 
40:255 (last par. last sentence).

Subsection (a) is substituted for 40:255 (last par. 1st sentence words before semicolon) to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (b), the words "exclusive or partial" are omitted as unnecessary.
40 U.S.C. § 8161 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 81 / Subchapter IV / Section 8161: Reservation of parking spaces for Members of Congress
Reservation of parking spaces for Members of Congress
Status: in_force

The Council of the District of Columbia shall designate, reserve, and properly mark appropriate and sufficient parking spaces on the streets adjacent to all public buildings in the District for the use of Members of Congress engaged in public business.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1209.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

8161 
40:60a. 
June 29, 1956, ch. 479 (3d par. under heading "Department of Vehicles and Traffic"), 70 Stat. 447.

The words "On and after June 29, 1956" are omitted as obsolete. The words "Council of the District of Columbia" are substituted for ["]Commissioners" [meaning the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia] [subsequently changed to "District of Columbia Council" because of section 402(300) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (eff. Nov. 3, 1967, 81 Stat. 969)] because of sections 401 and 404(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (Public Law 93–198, 87 Stat. 785, 787).
40 U.S.C. § 3132 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 31 / Subchapter III / Section 3132: Alternatives to payment bonds provided by Federal Acquisition Regulation
Alternatives to payment bonds provided by Federal Acquisition Regulation
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—The Federal Acquisition Regulation shall provide alternatives to payment bonds as payment protections for suppliers of labor and materials under contracts referred to in section 3131(a) of this title that are more than $25,000 and not more than $100,000.

(b) Responsibilities of Contracting Officer.—The contracting officer for a contract shall—

(1) select, from among the payment protections provided for in the Federal Acquisition Regulation pursuant to subsection (a), one or more payment protections which the offeror awarded the contract is to submit to the Federal Government for the protection of suppliers of labor and materials for the contract; and

(2) specify in the solicitation of offers for the contract the payment protections selected.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1148.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

3132 
40:270a note. 
Pub. L. 103–355, title IV, §4104(b)(2), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3342.
40 U.S.C. § 11502 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 115 / Subchapter I / Section 11502: Evaluation criteria and plans
Evaluation criteria and plans
Status: in_force

(a) Measurable Test Criteria.—To the maximum extent practicable, the head of each executive agency conducting the pilot program under section 11501 of this title shall establish measurable criteria for evaluating the effects of the procedures or techniques to be tested under the program.

(b) Test Plan.—Before the pilot program may be conducted under section 11501 of this title, the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy shall submit to Congress a detailed test plan for the program, including a detailed description of the procedures to be used and a list of regulations that are to be waived.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1246; Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(b)(2)(B)(i), (ii), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616; Pub. L. 107–347, title II, §210(h)(2)(B)(i), (ii), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2938.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

11502 
40:1472. 
Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LIII, §5302, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 691.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2002—Pub. L. 107–314 and Pub. L. 107–347 amended section identically, substituting "the pilot" for "a pilot" in subsecs. (a) and (b).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2002 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 107–347 effective 120 days after Dec. 17, 2002, see section 402(a) of Pub. L. 107–347, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3601 of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents.
40 U.S.C. § 702 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 7 / Section 702: Return of foreign excess property to United States
Return of foreign excess property to United States
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—Under regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (b), foreign excess property may be returned to the United States for handling as excess or surplus property under subchapter II of chapter 5 of this title or section 549 or 551 of this title when the head of the executive agency concerned, or the Administrator of General Services after consultation with the agency head, determines that return of the property to the United States for such handling is in the interest of the United States.

(b) Regulations.—The Administrator shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. The regulations must require that transportation costs for returning foreign excess property to the United States are paid by the federal agency, state agency, or donee receiving the property.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1126.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

702 
40:512(c). 
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title IV, §402(c), as added Pub. L. 91–426, §2(d), Sept. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 883; Pub. L. 94–519, §4, Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2455.
40 U.S.C. § 705 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 7 / Section 705: Handling of proceeds from disposal
Handling of proceeds from disposal
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—This section applies to proceeds from the sale, lease, or other disposition of foreign excess property under this chapter.

(b) Foreign Currencies or Credits.—Proceeds in the form of foreign currencies or credits, must be administered in accordance with procedures that the Secretary of the Treasury may establish.

(c) United States Currency.—

(1) Separate fund in treasury.—Section 572(a) of this title applies to proceeds of foreign excess property disposed of for United States currency under this chapter.

(2) Deposited in treasury as miscellaneous receipts.—Except as provided in paragraph (1), proceeds in the form of United States currency, including foreign currencies or credits that are reduced to United States currency, must be deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.

(d) Special Account for Refunds or Payments for Breach.—

(1) Deposits.—A federal agency that disposes of foreign excess property under this chapter may deposit, in a special account in the Treasury, amounts of the proceeds of the dispositions that the agency decides are necessary to permit—

(A) appropriate refunds to purchasers for dispositions that are rescinded or that do not become final; and

(B) payments for breach of warranty.

(2) Withdrawals.—A federal agency that deposits proceeds in a special account under paragraph (1) may withdraw amounts to be refunded or paid from the account without regard to the origin of the amounts withdrawn.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1127.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

705 
40:513. 
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title IV, §403, 63 Stat. 398.

In subsection (d)(1), the words "in the Treasury" are substituted for "with the Treasurer of the United States" because of section 1 of Reorganization Plan No. 26 of 1950 (eff. July 31, 1950, 64 Stat. 1280), restated as section 321 of title 31.
40 U.S.C. § 1309 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 13 / Section 1309: Preservation, sale, or collection of wrecked, abandoned, or derelict property
Preservation, sale, or collection of wrecked, abandoned, or derelict property
Status: in_force

The Administrator of General Services may make contracts and provisions for the preservation, sale, or collection of property, or the proceeds of property, which may have been wrecked, been abandoned, or become derelict, if the Administrator considers the contracts and provisions to be in the interest of the Federal Government and the property is within the jurisdiction of the United States and should come to the Government. A contract may provide compensation the Administrator considers just and reasonable to any person who gives information about the property or actually preserves, collects, surrenders, or pays over the property. Under each specific agreement for obtaining, preserving, collecting, or receiving property or making property available, the costs or claim chargeable to the Government may not exceed amounts realized and received by the Government.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1137.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

1309 
40:310. 
R.S. §3755; Pub. L. 89–30, §4, June 2, 1965, 79 Stat. 119.

The words "or of any moneys, dues, and other interests lately in the possession of or due to the so-called Confederate States, or their agents, and now belonging to the United States, which are now withheld or retained by any person, corporation or municipality whatever, and which ought to have come into the possession and custody of, or been collected or received by, the United States" in section 3755 of the Revised Statues [sic] and "debts, dues, or interests, which shall not be paid from such moneys as shall be realized and received from the property so collected, under each specific agreement" are omitted as obsolete.
40 U.S.C. § 8737 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 87 / Subchapter IV / Section 8737: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

An amount equal to not more than one cent for each inhabitant of the continental United States as determined by the last preceding decennial census may be appropriated each year in the District of Columbia Appropriation Act for the National Capital Planning Commission to use for the payment of its expenses and for the acquisition of land the Commission may acquire under section 8731 of this title for the purposes named, including compensation for the land, surveys, ascertainment of title, condemnation proceedings, and necessary conveyancing. The appropriated amounts shall be paid from the revenues of the District of Columbia and the general amounts of the Treasury in the same proportion as other expenses of the District of Columbia.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1227.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

8737 
40:73 (1st, 2d sentences). 
June 6, 1924, ch. 270, §12 (1st, 2d sentences), formerly §3 (1st, 2d sentences), 43 Stat. 463; renumbered §12, July 19, 1952, ch. 949, §2 (1st sentence), 66 Stat. 791.
40 U.S.C. § 3315 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 33 / Section 3315: Delegation
Delegation
Status: in_force

(a) When Allowed.—The carrying out of the duties and powers of the Administrator of General Services under this chapter, in accordance with standards the Administrator prescribes—

(1) shall, except for the authority contained in section 3305(b) of this title, be delegated on request to the appropriate executive agency when the estimated cost of the project does not exceed $100,000; and

(2) may be delegated to the appropriate executive agency when the Administrator determines that delegation will promote efficiency and economy.

(b) No Exemption From Other Provisions of Chapter.—Delegation under subsection (a) does not exempt the person to whom the delegation is made, or the carrying out of the delegated duty or power, from any other provision of this chapter.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1166, §3313; Pub. L. 109–304, §17(g)(3), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1709; renumbered §3314, Pub. L. 110–140, title III, §323(c)(1)(A), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1590; renumbered §3315, Pub. L. 114–235, §2(a)(1), Oct. 7, 2016, 130 Stat. 964.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

3313(a) 
40:614 (1st sentence). 
Pub. L. 86–249, §15, Sept. 9, 1959, 73 Stat. 483.

3313(b) 
40:614 (last sentence).

In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words "duties and powers" are substituted for "responsibilities and authorities" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 3315 was renumbered section 3316 of this title.

Amendments

2016—Pub. L. 114–235 renumbered section 3314 of this title as this section.

2007—Pub. L. 110–140 renumbered section 3313 of this title as this section.

2006—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–304 substituted "The" for "Except for the authority contained in section 3305(b) of this title, the" in introductory provisions and "shall, except for the authority contained in section 3305(b) of this title," for "shall" in par. (1).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2007 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–140 effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
40 U.S.C. § 8724 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 87 / Subchapter III / Section 8724: Zoning regulations and maps
Zoning regulations and maps
Status: in_force

(a) Amendments of Zoning Regulations and Maps.—The National Capital Planning Commission may make a report and recommendation to the Zoning Commission of the District of Columbia, as provided in section 5 of the Act of June 20, 1938 (ch. 534, 52 Stat. 798), on the relation, conformity, or consistency of proposed amendments of the zoning regulations and maps with the comprehensive plan for the National Capital. The Planning Commission may also submit to the Zoning Commission proposed amendments or general revisions to the zoning regulations or the zoning map for the District of Columbia.

(b) Additional Report by Planning Commission.—When requested by an authorized representative of the Planning Commission, the Zoning Commission may recess for a reasonable period of time any public hearing it is holding to consider a proposed amendment to the zoning regulations or map so that the Planning Commission may have an opportunity to present to the Zoning Commission an additional report on the proposed amendment.

(c) Zoning Committee of National Capital Planning Commission.—

(1) Establishment and composition.—There is a Zoning Committee of the National Capital Planning Commission. The Committee consists of at least three members of the Planning Commission the Planning Commission designates for that purpose. The number of members serving on the Committee may vary.

(2) Duties.—The Committee shall carry out the functions vested in the Planning Commission under this section and section 8725 of this title—

(A) to the extent the Planning Commission decides; and

(B) when requested by the Zoning Commission and approved by the Planning Commission.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1223.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

8724(a) 
40:71g(a). 
June 6, 1924, ch. 270, §8(a)–(c), as added July 19, 1952, ch. 949, §1, 66 Stat. 790; Pub. L. 93–198, title II, §203(g), Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 783.

8724(b) 
40:71g(b).

8724(c) 
40:71g(c).

In subsection (a), the words "Act of June 20, 1938" are substituted for "Act of March 1, 1920" to correct an error in the law.

In subsection (b), the words "properly", "at its discretion", and "or its representative" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (c)(1), the words "from time to time" are omitted as unnecessary.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 5 of the Act of June 20, 1938, referred to in subsec. (a), is section 5 of act June 20, 1938, ch. 534, 52 Stat. 798, which is not classified to the Code.
40 U.S.C. § 11311 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 113 / Subchapter II / Section 11311: Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Status: in_force

In fulfilling the responsibilities assigned under chapter 35 of title 44, the head of each executive agency shall comply with this subchapter with respect to the specific matters covered by this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1239.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

11311 
40:1421. 
Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5121, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 683.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Procurement of Automatic Data Processing Equipment for Tax Systems Modernization Program; Delegation of Authority

Pub. L. 104–52, title V, §526, Nov. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 495, provided that: "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator of General Services shall delegate the authority to procure automatic data processing equipment for the Tax Systems Modernization Program to the Secretary of the Treasury: Provided, That the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall have the authority to revoke such delegation upon the written recommendation of the Administrator that the Secretary's actions under such delegation are inconsistent with the goals of economic and efficient procurement and utilization of automatic data processing equipment: Provided further, That for all other purposes, a procurement conducted under such delegation shall be treated as if made under a delegation by the Administrator pursuant to [former] 40 U.S.C. 759."
40 U.S.C. § 11701 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 117 / Section 11701: Identification of excess and surplus computer equipment
Identification of excess and surplus computer equipment
Status: in_force

In accordance with chapter 5 of this title, the head of an executive agency shall maintain an inventory of all computer equipment under the control of that official that is excess or surplus property.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1252, §11702; renumbered §11701, Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(c)(2), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

11702 
40:1502. 
Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LIV, §5402, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 697.

The words "Not later than six months after February 10, 1996, the head of the an executive agency shall inventory all computer equipment under the control of that official. After completion of the inventory" are omitted as executed. The words "all computer equipment" are substituted for "any such equipment" for clarity.

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 11701, Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1250, related to on-line multiple award schedule contracting, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(c)(1), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616.

Amendments

2002—Pub. L. 107–314 renumbered section 11702 of this title as this section.
40 U.S.C. § 573 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 5 / Subchapter IV / Section 573: Personal property
Personal property
Status: in_force

The Administrator of General Services may retain from the proceeds of sales of personal property the Administrator conducts amounts necessary to recover, to the extent practicable, costs the Administrator (or the Administrator's agent) incurs in conducting the sales. The Administrator shall deposit amounts retained into the Acquisition Services Fund established under section 321(a) of this title. From the amounts deposited, the Administrator may pay direct costs and reasonably related indirect costs incurred in conducting sales of personal property. At least once each year, amounts retained that are not needed to pay the direct and indirect costs shall be transferred from the Acquisition Services Fund to the general fund or another appropriate account in the Treasury.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1107; Pub. L. 109–313, §3(h)(4), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1736.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

573 
40:485(i). 
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, §204(i), as added Pub. L. 103–123, title IV, §7, Oct. 28, 1993, 107 Stat. 1247.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2006—Pub. L. 109–313 substituted "Acquisition Services Fund" for "General Supply Fund" in two places.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2006 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 109–313 effective 60 days after Oct. 6, 2006, see section 6 of Pub. L. 109–313, set out as a note under section 5316 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
40 U.S.C. § 8732 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 87 / Subchapter IV / Section 8732: Acquiring land subject to limited rights reserved to grantor and limited permanent rights in land adjoining park property
Acquiring land subject to limited rights reserved to grantor and limited permanent rights in land adjoining park property
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—The National Capital Planning Commission in accordance with this chapter may acquire, for and on behalf of the Federal Government, by gift, devise, purchase, or condemnation—

(1) fee title to land subject to limited rights, but not for business purposes, reserved to the grantor; and

(2) permanent rights in land adjoining park property sufficient to prevent the use of the land in certain specified ways which would essentially impair the value of the park property for its purposes.

(b) Prerequisites to Acquisition.—

(1) Fee title to land subject to limited rights.—The reservation of rights to the grantor shall not continue beyond the life of the grantor of the fee. The Commission must decide that the permanent public park purposes for which control over the land is needed are not essentially impaired by the reserved rights and that there is a substantial saving in cost by acquiring the land subject to the limited rights as compared with the cost of acquiring unencumbered title to the land.

(2) Permanent rights in land adjoining park property.—The Commission must decide that the protection and maintenance of the essential public values of the park can be secured more economically by acquiring the permanent rights than by acquiring the land.

(c) Presidential Approval Required.—All contracts to acquire land or rights under this section are subject to the approval of the President.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1225.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

8732(a) 
40:72a (1st par., last par. less provisos). 
Dec. 22, 1928, ch. 48, §1, 45 Stat. 1070.

8732(b) 
40:72a (last par. 1st–3d provisos).

8732(c) 
40:72a (last par. last proviso).

In subsection (a), the text of 40:72a (1st par.) is omitted as unnecessary.
40 U.S.C. § 3317 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 33 / Section 3317: Certain authority not affected
Certain authority not affected
Status: in_force

This chapter does not limit or repeal the authority conferred by law on the United States Postal Service.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1167, §3315; renumbered §3316, Pub. L. 110–140, title III, §323(c)(1)(A), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1590; renumbered §3317, Pub. L. 114–235, §2(a)(1), Oct. 7, 2016, 130 Stat. 964.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

3315 
40:615. 
Pub. L. 86–249, §16, Sept. 9, 1959, 73 Stat. 483; Pub. L. 91–375, §6(m)(3), Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 782.

The text of 40:615(1) is omitted as obsolete.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2016—Pub. L. 114–235 renumbered section 3316 of this title as this section.

2007—Pub. L. 110–140 renumbered section 3315 of this title as this section.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2007 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–140 effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
40 U.S.C. § 3504 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 35 / Section 3504: Surveys of public works planning
Surveys of public works planning
Status: in_force

The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may use during a fiscal year not more than $100,000 of the amount in the revolving fund established under section 3503 of this title to conduct surveys of the status and current volume of state and local public works planning and surveys of estimated requirements for state and local public works. In conducting a survey, the Secretary, may use or act through any department or agency of the Federal Government, with the consent of the department or agency.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1168.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

3504 
40:462(f). 
Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title VII, §702(f), as added Pub. L. 86–372, title VIII, §801, Sept. 23, 1959, 73 Stat. 686; Pub. L. 88–560, title VI, §602(d), Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 799; Pub. L. 90–19, §10(a) (related to 40:462), May 25, 1967, 81 Stat. 22.
40 U.S.C. § 6713 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 67 / Subchapter II / Section 6713: Certification of new construction
Certification of new construction
Status: in_force

New construction (including substantial remodeling, conversion, rebuilding, enlargement, extension, or major structural improvement of existing building, but not including ordinary maintenance or remodeling or changes necessary to continue occupancy) shall not be authorized or conducted within the development area except on prior certification by the Administrator of General Services that the construction is, or may reasonably be expected to be, consistent with the carrying out of the development plan described in section 5(a) of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92–578, 86 Stat. 1269).

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1197.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

6713 
40:876(b). 
Pub. L. 92–578, §7(b), Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1273; Pub. L. 93–427, §2, Oct. 1, 1974, 88 Stat. 1170.

The words "After October 1, 1974" and the text of 40:876(b) (proviso) are omitted as obsolete.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 5(a) of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972, referred to in text, was classified to section 874(a) of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–217, §6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1304.
40 U.S.C. § 3103 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 31 / Subchapter I / Section 3103: Admission of guide dogs or other service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities
Admission of guide dogs or other service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—Guide dogs or other service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities and especially trained and educated for that purpose shall be admitted to any building or other property owned or controlled by the Federal Government on the same terms and conditions, and subject to the same regulations, as generally govern the admission of the public to the property. The animals are not permitted to run free or roam in a building or on the property and must be in guiding harness or on leash and under the control of the individual at all times while in a building or on the property.

(b) Regulations.—The head of each department or other agency of the Government may prescribe regulations the individual considers necessary in the public interest to carry out this section as it applies to any building or other property subject to the individual's jurisdiction.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1143.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

3103(a) 
40:291 (1st sentence). 
Dec. 10, 1941, ch. 563, 55 Stat. 796.

3103(b) 
40:291 (last sentence).

In subsection (a), the words "Seeing-eye dogs or other" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "or other service animals" are added, and the words "individuals with disabilities" are substituted for "blind masters", because of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and Part 39 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which expanded the coverage of the source provision to all service animals and to all individuals with disabilities.
40 U.S.C. § 17101 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 171 / Section 17101: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(1) Federal government.—The term "Federal Government" includes the government of the District of Columbia.

(2) Motor vehicle.—The term "motor vehicle" means a vehicle, self-propelled or drawn by mechanical power, designed for use on the highways principally for the transportation of passengers, except a vehicle designed or used for military field training, combat, or tactical purposes.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1279.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

17101 
40:703. 
Pub. L. 88–515, §3, Aug. 30, 1964, 78 Stat. 696.

In clause (1), the words "the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the Government of the United States" are omitted as unnecessary.
40 U.S.C. § 6136 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 61 / Subchapter IV / Section 6136: Suspension of prohibitions against use of Supreme Court grounds
Suspension of prohibitions against use of Supreme Court grounds
Status: in_force

To allow the observance of authorized ceremonies in the Supreme Court Building and grounds, the Marshal of the Supreme Court may suspend for those occasions any of the prohibitions contained in this subchapter as may be necessary for the occasion if—

(1) responsible officers have been appointed; and

(2) the Marshal determines that adequate arrangements have been made—

(A) to maintain suitable order and decorum in the proceedings; and

(B) to protect the Supreme Court Building and grounds and individuals and property in the Building and grounds.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1183.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

6136 
40:13o. 
Aug. 18, 1949, ch. 479, §10, 63 Stat. 617.
40 U.S.C. § 530 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 5 / Subchapter II / Section 530: Internal guidance on excess personal property
Internal guidance on excess personal property
Status: in_force

(a) Initial Report.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, each executive agency shall submit to the Administrator of General Services and make publicly available on the website of the executive agency the internal guidance of the executive agency on considering using excess personal property to meet the needs of the executive agency, which shall include—

(1) a requirement to consider excess personal property before buying new;

(2) when it is practicable to check for and obtain excess personal property;

(3) how to evaluate the suitability of excess personal property for use; and

(4) defined roles and responsibilities relevant to considering the use of excess personal property, including the designation of an employee as responsible for searching through available excess personal property for items that meet the needs of the executive agency.

(b) Updates.—Each executive agency shall submit to the Administrator of General Services and update on the website of the executive agency any changes to the internal guidance submitted and made available under subsection (a).

(Added and amended Pub. L. 118–99, §2(a)(2), (e)(2), Oct. 1, 2024, 138 Stat. 1578, 1579.)

Repeal of Section

Pub. L. 118–99, §2(e)(2), Oct. 1, 2024, 138 Stat. 1579, provided that, effective on the date that is 5 years after Oct. 1, 2024, this section is repealed.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The date of enactment of this section, referred to in subsec. (a), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 118–99, which was approved Oct. 1, 2024.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Pub. L. 118–99, §2(e), Oct. 1, 2024, 138 Stat. 1579, provided that the repeal of this section by section 2(e)(2) is effective on the date that is 5 years after Oct. 1, 2024.
40 U.S.C. § 9502 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 95 / Section 9502: Authority of Chief of Engineers
Authority of Chief of Engineers
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—The Chief of Engineers and necessary assistants may use all lawful means to carry out their duties.

(b) Supply of Water in District of Columbia.—

(1) Providing water.—The Chief of Engineers has complete control over the Washington Aqueduct to regulate the manner in which the authorities of the District of Columbia may tap the supply of water to the inhabitants of the District of Columbia.

(2) Stoppage of water flow.—The Chief of Engineers shall stop the authorities of the District of Columbia from tapping the supply of water when the supply is no more than adequate to the wants of the public buildings and grounds.

(3) Appeal of decision.—The decision of the Chief of Engineers on all questions concerning the supply of water under this subsection may be appealed only to the Secretary of the Army.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1234.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

9502(a), (b)(1), (2) 
40:51. 
R.S. §1810.

9502(b)(3) 
40:52. 
R.S. §1811.

In subsection (b)(3), the words "Secretary of the Army" are substituted for "Department of War" [subsequently changed to "Department of the Army" because of section 205(a) of the National Security Act of 1947 (ch. 343, 61 Stat. 501)] because of 10:3013(a)(1).
40 U.S.C. § 8901 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 89 / Section 8901: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of this chapter are—

(1) to preserve the integrity of the comprehensive design of the L'Enfant and McMillan plans for the Nation's Capital;

(2) to ensure the continued public use and enjoyment of open space in the District of Columbia and its environs, and to encourage the location of commemorative works within the urban fabric of the District of Columbia;

(3) to preserve, protect and maintain the limited amount of open space available to residents of, and visitors to, the Nation's Capital; and

(4) to ensure that future commemorative works in areas administered by the National Park Service and the Administrator of General Services in the District of Columbia and its environs—

(A) are appropriately designed, constructed, and located; and

(B) reflect a consensus of the lasting national significance of the subjects involved.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1227; Pub. L. 108–126, title II, §203(a), Nov. 17, 2003, 117 Stat. 1349.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

8901 
40:1001. 
Pub. L. 99–652, §1, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3650.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2003—Par. (2). Pub. L. 108–126 substituted "Columbia and its environs, and to encourage the location of commemorative works within the urban fabric of the District of Columbia;" for "Columbia;".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2003 Amendment

Pub. L. 108–126, title II, §205, Nov. 17, 2003, 117 Stat. 1353, provided that: "Except for the provision in the amendment made by section 202(b) [amending section 8908 of this title] prohibiting a visitor center from being located in the Reserve (as defined in section 8902 of title 40, United States Code), nothing in this title [see Short Title of 2003 Amendment note set out under section 101 of this title] shall apply to a commemorative work for which a site was approved in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code, prior to the date of enactment of this title [Nov. 17, 2003]."

Findings

Pub. L. 108–126, title II, §202(a), Nov. 17, 2003, 117 Stat. 1349, provided that: "Congress finds that—

"(1) the great cross-axis of the Mall in the District of Columbia, which generally extends from the United States Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial, is a substantially completed work of civic art; and

"(2) to preserve the integrity of the Mall, a reserve area should be designated within the core of the great cross-axis of the Mall where the siting of new commemorative works is prohibited."
40 U.S.C. § 8108 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 81 / Subchapter I / Section 8108: Use of public buildings for public ceremonies
Use of public buildings for public ceremonies
Status: in_force

Except as expressly authorized by law, public buildings in the District of Columbia (other than the Capitol Building and the White House), and the approaches to those public buildings, shall not be used or occupied in connection with ceremonies for the inauguration of the President or other public functions.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1206.)

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Section
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8108 
40:31. 
Apr. 28, 1902, ch. 594, [§] 1 (last par. on p. 152), 32 Stat. 152.

The words "in any manner whatever" are omitted as unnecessary.
40 U.S.C. § 3146 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 31 / Subchapter IV / Section 3146: Effect on other federal laws
Effect on other federal laws
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not supersede or impair any authority otherwise granted by federal law to provide for the establishment of specific wage rates.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1152.)

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Section
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3146 
40:276a–3. 
Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 411, §4, 46 Stat. 1494; Aug. 30, 1935, ch. 825, 49 Stat. 1012.
40 U.S.C. § 6137 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 61 / Subchapter IV / Section 6137: Penalties
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—An individual who violates this subchapter, or a regulation prescribed under section 6102 of this title, shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned not more than 60 days, or both.

(b) Venue and Procedure.—Prosecution for a violation described in subsection (a) shall be in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, on information by the United States Attorney or an Assistant United States Attorney.

(c) Offenses Involving Property Damage Over $100.—If during the commission of a violation described in subsection (a), public property is damaged in an amount exceeding $100, the period of imprisonment for the offense may be not more than five years.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1183; Pub. L. 108–356, §2, Oct. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 1416.)

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6137 
40:13m. 
Aug. 18, 1949, ch. 479, §8, 63 Stat. 617.

In subsection (a), the words "fined under title 18" are substituted for "fined not more than $100" for consistency with chapter 227 of title 18.

In subsection (b), the words "Superior Court of the District of Columbia" are substituted for "Municipal Court for the District of Columbia" [subsequently changed to "District of Columbia Court of General Sessions" because of sections 1 and 7 of the Act of July 8, 1963 (Public Law 88–60, 77 Stat. 77, 78)] because of section 155(a) of the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970 (Public Law 91–358, 85 Stat. 570).

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2004—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–356 added subsec. (b) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (b). Text read as follows: "Prosecution for a violation described in subsection (a) shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, on information by the United States Attorney or an Assistant United States Attorney."
40 U.S.C. § 3104 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 31 / Subchapter I / Section 3104: Furniture for new buildings
Furniture for new buildings
Status: in_force

Furniture for all new public buildings shall be acquired in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Administrator of General Services.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1143.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

3104 
40:283. 
May 27, 1908, ch. 200 1 [sic] (7th complete par. on p. 327), 35 Stat. 327.

The words "Administrator of General Services" are substituted for "Supervising Architect of the Treasury" [subsequently changed to "Secretary of the Treasury" because of section 1 of Executive Order No. 6166 (eff. June 10, 1933) and to "Federal Works Administrator" because of section 301 of Reorganization Plan No. I of 1939 (eff. July 1, 1939, 53 Stat. 1426)] because of section 103(a) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (ch. 288, 63 Stat. 380), which is restated as section 303(c) [303(b)] of the revised title.
40 U.S.C. § 8301 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 83 / Section 8301: Definition
Definition
Status: in_force

In this chapter, the term "Washington metropolitan region" includes the District of Columbia, the counties of Montgomery and Prince Georges in Maryland, and the counties of Arlington and Fairfax and the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1210.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

8301 
40:135. 
Pub. L. 86–527, §6, June 27, 1960, 74 Stat. 224.
40 U.S.C. § 6114 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 61 / Subchapter II / Section 6114: Oliver Wendell Holmes Garden
Oliver Wendell Holmes Garden
Status: in_force

The Architect of the Capitol shall maintain and care for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Garden in accordance with the provisions of law on the maintenance and care of the grounds of the Supreme Court Building.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1181.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

6114 
40:13e. 
Oct. 22, 1940, ch. 908, §6, 54 Stat. 1208.

The words "After the completion and dedication of" are omitted as executed.
40 U.S.C. § 14323 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 143 / Subchapter II / Section 14323: Congressional notification
Congressional notification
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—In the case of a project described in subsection (b), the Appalachian Regional Commission shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate notice of the award of a grant or other financial assistance not less than 3 full business days before awarding the grant or other financial assistance.

(b) Projects Described.—A project referred to in subsection (a) is a project that the Appalachian Regional Commission has selected to receive a grant or other financial assistance under this subtitle in an amount not less than $50,000.

(Added Pub. L. 117–58, div. A, title I, §11506(c)(1), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 584.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as an Effective Date of 2021 Amendment note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.
40 U.S.C. § 313 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 3 / Subchapter II / Section 313: Tests of materials
Tests of materials
Status: in_force

(a) Scope.—This section applies to any article or commodity tendered by a producer or vendor for sale or lease to the General Services Administration or to any procurement authority acting under the direction and control of the Administrator of General Services pursuant to this subtitle.

(b) Authority To Conduct Tests.—The Administrator, in the Administrator's discretion and with the consent of the producer or vendor, may have tests conducted, in a manner the Administrator specifies, to—

(1) determine whether an article or commodity conforms to prescribed specifications and standards; or

(2) aid in the development of specifications and standards.

(c) Fees.—

(1) In general.—The Administrator shall charge the producer or vendor a fee for the tests.

(2) Amount of fee if tests predominantly serve interest of producer or vendor.—If the Administrator determines that conducting the tests predominantly serves the interest of the producer or vendor, the Administrator shall fix the fee in an amount that will recover the costs of conducting the tests, including all components of the costs, determined in accordance with accepted accounting principles.

(3) Amount of fee if tests do not predominantly serve interest of producer or vendor.—If the Administrator determines that conducting the tests does not predominantly serve the interest of the producer or vendor, the Administrator shall fix the fee in an amount the Administrator determines is reasonable for furnishing the testing service.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1073.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

313(a) 
40:756(g) (1st sentence words before 1st comma). 
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, §109(g) (1st–3d sentences), as added Sept. 5, 1950, ch. 849, §3(b), 64 Stat. 579; Pub. L. 86–591, July 5, 1960, 74 Stat. 330.

313(b) 
40:756(g) (1st sentence words after 1st comma).

313(c) 
40:756(g) (2d, 3d sentences).

In subsection (b), the word "contemplated" is omitted as unnecessary.
40 U.S.C. § 8127 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 81 / Subchapter II / Section 8127: Part of Washington Aqueduct for playground purposes
Part of Washington Aqueduct for playground purposes
Status: in_force

(a) Jurisdiction of Mayor.—The Mayor of the District of Columbia has possession, control, and jurisdiction of the land of the Washington Aqueduct adjacent to the Champlain Avenue pumping station and lying outside of the fence around the pumping station as it—

(1) existed on August 31, 1918; and

(2) was transferred by the Chief of Engineers for playground purposes.

(b) Jurisdiction of Secretary of the Army Not Affected.—This section does not affect the superintendence and control of the Secretary of the Army over the Washington Aqueduct and the rights, appurtenances, and fixtures connected with the Aqueduct.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1208.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

8127 
40:100. 
Aug. 31, 1918, ch. 164, §1 (6th par., words before "and over" in last par. under heading "Washington Aqueduct."), 40 Stat. 951.

In this section, the word "Mayor" is substituted for "Commissioners" [meaning the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia] [subsequently changed to "Commissioner" [meaning the Commissioner of the District of Columbia] because of section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (eff. Nov. 3, 1967, 81 Stat. 951)] because of section 421 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (Public Law 93–198, 87 Stat. 789).

In subsection (a), before clause (1), the word "use" is omitted as included in "possession, control, and jurisdiction".

In subsection (b), the words "Secretary of the Army" are substituted for "Secretary of War" because of section 205(a) of the Act of July 26, 1947 (ch. 343, 61 Stat. 501). Section 205(a) was repealed by section 53 of the Act of August 10, 1956 (ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 676), the first section of which enacted Title 10, United States Code. Sections 3010–3013 of title 10 continued the Department of the Army under the administrative supervision of the Secretary of the Army.
40 U.S.C. § 17502 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 175 / Section 17502: Monitoring system
Monitoring system
Status: in_force

The head of each executive agency shall designate one office, officer, or employee of the agency—

(1) to establish and operate a central monitoring system for the motor vehicle operations of the agency, related activities, and related reporting requirements; and

(2) provide oversight of those operations, activities, and requirements.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1283.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

17502 
40:901. 
Pub. L. 99–272, title XV, §15301, Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 335.

In this chapter, the words "executive agency" are substituted for "executive agency, including the Department of Defense" to eliminate unnecessary words.
40 U.S.C. § 3161 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 31 / Subchapter V / Section 3161: Purpose
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this subchapter to promote and provide opportunities for individuals who wish to volunteer their services to state or local governments, public agencies, or nonprofit charitable organizations in the construction, repair, or alteration (including painting and decorating) of public buildings and public works that at least partly are financed with federal financial assistance authorized under certain federal programs and that otherwise might not be possible without the use of volunteers.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1153.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

3161 
40:276d. 
Pub. L. 103–355, title VII, §7302, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3382.
40 U.S.C. § 551 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 5 / Subchapter III / Section 551: Donations to American Red Cross
Donations to American Red Cross
Status: in_force

The Administrator of General Services, in the Administrator's discretion and under regulations that the Administrator may prescribe, may donate to the American National Red Cross for charitable purposes property that the American National Red Cross processed, produced, or donated and that has been determined to be surplus property.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1099.)

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551 
40:484(l). 
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, §203(l), as added Aug. 1, 1955, ch. 442, 69 Stat. 430.
40 U.S.C. § 17703 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 177 / Section 17703: National defense considerations and qualification of transferee
National defense considerations and qualification of transferee
Status: in_force

A transfer under this chapter shall not be made unless the Secretary of Defense determines that—

(1) the Federal Government does not need to retain the property involved in the transfer for national defense purposes;

(2) the transfer is in the public interest;

(3) the person to whom the transfer is made is prepared and qualified to provide the communication service involved in the transfer without interruption; and

(4) the long-lines communication facilities will not directly or indirectly be owned, operated, or controlled by a person that would legally be disqualified from holding a radio station license by section 310(a) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 310(a)).

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1287.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

17703 
40:782. 
Pub. L. 90–135, title I, §202, Nov. 14, 1967, 81 Stat. 443.
40 U.S.C. § 526 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 5 / Subchapter II / Section 526: Temporary assignment of excess real property
Temporary assignment of excess real property
Status: in_force

(a) Assignment of Space.—The Administrator of General Services may temporarily assign or reassign space in excess real property to a federal agency, for use as office or storage space or for a related purpose, if the Administrator determines that assignment or reassignment is more advantageous than permanent transfer. The Administrator shall determine the duration of the assignment or reassignment.

(b) Reimbursement for Maintenance.—If there is no appropriation available to the Administrator for the expense of maintaining the space, the Administrator may obtain appropriate reimbursement from the federal agency.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1085.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

526 
40:483(g). 
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, §202(g), 63 Stat. 385.

In subsection (a), the words "for use as office or storage space or for a related purpose" are substituted for "for office, storage, or related facilities" for clarity.
40 U.S.C. § 17701 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 177 / Section 17701: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(1) Agency concerned.—The term "agency concerned" means a department, agency, wholly owned corporation, or instrumentality of the Federal Government.

(2) Long-lines communication facilities.—The term "long-lines communication facilities" means the transmission systems connecting points inside the State with each other and with points outside the State by radio or wire, and includes all kinds of property and rights of way necessary to accomplish this interconnection.

(3) Transfer.—The term "transfer" means the conveyance by the Government of any element of ownership, including any estate or interest in property, and franchise rights, by sale, exchange, lease, easement, or permit, for cash, credit, or other property with or without warranty.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1286.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

17701 
40:771. 
Pub. L. 90–135, title I, §101, Nov. 14, 1967, 81 Stat. 441.

In clause (1), the word "including" is substituted for "including but not restricted to" to eliminate unnecessary words. The word "estate" is omitted as being included in "interest".
40 U.S.C. § 593 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 5 / Subchapter V / Section 593: Protection for veterans preference employees
Protection for veterans preference employees
Status: in_force

(a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:

(1) Covered services.—The term "covered services" means any guard, elevator operator, messenger, or custodial services.

(2) Sheltered workshop.—The term "sheltered workshop" means a sheltered workshop employing the severely handicapped under chapter 85 of title 41.

(b) In General.—Except as provided in subsection (c), amounts made available to the General Services Administration pursuant to section 592 of this title may not be obligated or expended to procure covered services by contract if an employee who was a permanent veterans preference employee of the Administration on November 19, 1995, would be terminated as a result.

(c) Exception.—Amounts made available to the Administration pursuant to section 592 of this title may be obligated and expended to procure covered services by contract with a sheltered workshop or, if sheltered workshops decline to contract for the provision of covered services, by competitive contract for a period of no longer than 5 years. When a competitive contract expires, or is terminated for any reason, the Administration shall again offer to procure the covered services by contract with a sheltered workshop before procuring the covered services by competitive contract.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1120; Pub. L. 109–284, §6(6), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212; Pub. L. 111–350, §5(l)(11), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3852.)

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593 
40:490c. 
Pub. L. 104–52, title V, §503, Nov. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 491.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2011—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 111–350 substituted "chapter 85 of title 41" for "the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46 et seq.)".

2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted "available to the General Services Administration" for "available to the Administration".
40 U.S.C. § 8107 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 81 / Subchapter I / Section 8107: Advertisements and sales in or around Washington Monument
Advertisements and sales in or around Washington Monument
Status: in_force

Except on the written authority of the Director of the National Park Service, advertisements of any kind shall not be displayed, and articles of any kind shall not be sold, in or around the Washington Monument.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1206.)

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Section
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8107 
40:43. 
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 299, §1 (proviso in 2d par. on p. 997), 35 Stat. 997.

The words "Director of the National Park Service" are substituted for "Secretary of War" [subsequently changed to "Director of Public Buildings and Public Parks of the National Capital["] because of section 3 of the Act of February 26, 1925 (ch. 339, 43 Stat. 983)] because of section 2 of Executive Order No. 6166 (eff. June 10, 1933) and the Act of March 2, 1934 (ch. 38, 48 Stat. 389).
40 U.S.C. § 504 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 5 / Subchapter I / Section 504: Agency cooperation for inspection
Agency cooperation for inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Receiving Assistance.—An executive agency may use the services, work, materials, and equipment of another executive agency, with the consent of the other executive agency, to inspect personal property incident to procuring the property.

(b) Providing Assistance.—Notwithstanding section 1301(a) of title 31 or any other law, an executive agency may provide services, work, materials, and equipment for purposes of this section without reimbursement or transfer of amounts.

(c) Policies and Methods.—The use or provision of services, work, materials, and equipment under this section must be in conformity with policies and methods the Administrator of General Services prescribes under section 501 of this title.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1081.)

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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

504 
40:481(d). 
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, §201(d), as added Pub. L. 85–781, Aug. 27, 1958, 72 Stat. 936.

In subsection (b), the words "section 1301(a) of title 31" are substituted for "section 3678 of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 628)" in section 201(d) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 because of section 4(b) of the Act of September 13, 1982 (Public Law 97–258, 96 Stat. 1067), the first section of which enacted Title 31, United States Code.

In subsection (c), the words "and methods" are added for consistency with section 501(b)(2) of the revised title.
40 U.S.C. § 15503 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 155 / Section 15503: Approval of applications for assistance
Approval of applications for assistance
Status: in_force

(a) Evaluation by State Member.—An application to a Commission for a grant or any other assistance for a project under this subtitle shall be made through, and evaluated for approval by, the State member of the Commission representing the applicant.

(b) Certification.—An application to a Commission for a grant or other assistance for a project under this subtitle shall be eligible for assistance only on certification by the State member of the Commission representing the applicant that the application for the project—

(1) describes ways in which the project complies with any applicable State economic and infrastructure development plan;

(2) meets applicable criteria under section 15504;

(3) adequately ensures that the project will be properly administered, operated, and maintained; and

(4) otherwise meets the requirements for assistance under this subtitle.

(c) Votes for Decisions.—On certification by a State member of a Commission of an application for a grant or other assistance for a specific project under this section, an affirmative vote of the Commission under section 15302 shall be required for approval of the application.

(Added Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, §14217(a)(2), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1476, and Pub. L. 110–246, §4(a), title XIV, §14217(a)(2), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2238.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after June 18, 2008, see section 14217(d) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 15101 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 14704 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 147 / Section 14704: Termination
Termination
Status: in_force

This subtitle, except sections 14102(a)(1) and (b) and 14501, ceases to be in effect on October 1, 2026.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1278; Pub. L. 109–289, div. B, title II, §20326, as added Pub. L. 110–5, §2, Feb. 15, 2007, 121 Stat. 22; Pub. L. 110–371, §6, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4042; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title I, §1436(c), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1431; Pub. L. 116–159, div. B, title I, §1107(b), Oct. 1, 2020, 134 Stat. 727; Pub. L. 117–58, div. A, title I, §11506(g), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 586.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

14704 
40 App.:405. 
Pub. L. 89–4, title IV, §405, Mar. 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 23; Pub. L. 91–123, title I, §111, Nov. 25, 1969, 83 Stat. 216; Pub. L. 92–65, title II, §213, Aug. 5, 1971, 85 Stat. 173; Pub. L. 94–188, title I, §122(a), Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1086; Pub. L. 96–506, §3(6), Dec. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 2746; Pub. L. 105–178, title I, §1222(b) (1st sentence), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 224; Pub. L. 105–393, title II, §222, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3625; Pub. L. 107–149, §12, Mar. 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 71.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Pub. L. 117–58 substituted "2026" for "2021".

2020—Pub. L. 116–159 substituted "2021" for "2020".

2015—Pub. L. 114–94 substituted "2020" for "2012".

2008—Pub. L. 110–371 substituted "2012" for "2007".

2007—Pub. L. 109–289, §20326, as added by Pub. L. 110–5, substituted "October 1, 2007" for "October 1, 2006".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2021 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 117–58 effective Oct. 1, 2021, see section 10003 of Pub. L. 117–58, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.

Effective Date of 2015 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 114–94 effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1436(d) of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as an Effective Date note under section 14509 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 6507 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 65 / Section 6507: Account in Treasury
Account in Treasury
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment and Contents of Separate Account.—There is a separate account in the Treasury. The account includes all amounts deposited in the account under section 6506(f) of this title and amounts appropriated to the account. However, the appropriated amounts may not be more than $2,000,000.

(b) Use of Amounts.—Amounts in the account are available to the Architect of the Capitol—

(1) for paying expenses for structural, mechanical, and domestic care, maintenance, operation, and utilities of the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building and other improvements constructed under this chapter;

(2) for reimbursing the United States Capitol Police for expenses incurred in providing exterior security for the Building and other improvements;

(3) for making lease payments under section 6504 of this title; and

(4) for necessary personnel (including consultants).

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1192.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

6507 
40:1207. 
Pub. L. 100–480, §9, Oct. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 2334; Pub. L. 102–392, title III, §311(b), Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1723.

The text of 40:1207(b) is omitted as obsolete.
40 U.S.C. § 8907 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 89 / Section 8907: Temporary site designation
Temporary site designation
Status: in_force

(a) Criterion for Designation.—If the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the National Capital Memorial Commission, determines that a site where commemorative works may be displayed on a temporary basis is necessary to aid in the preservation of the limited amount of open space available to residents of, and visitors to, the Nation's Capital, a site may be designated on land the Secretary administers in the District of Columbia.

(b) Plan.—A designation may be made under subsection (a) only if, at least 120 days before the designation, the Secretary, in consultation with the Commission, prepares and submits to Congress a plan for the site. The plan shall include specifications for the location, construction, and administration of the site and criteria for displaying commemorative works at the site.

(c) Risk and Agreement To Indemnify.—A commemorative work displayed at the site shall be installed, maintained, and removed at the sole expense and risk of the person authorized to display the work. The person shall agree to indemnify the United States for any liability arising from the display of the commemorative work under this section.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1231.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

8907(a) 
40:1009(a) (1st sentence). 
Pub. L. 99–652, §9, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3653; Pub. L. 103–321, §2(f), Aug. 26, 1994, 108 Stat. 1795.

8907(b) 
40:1009(a) (2d, last sentences).

8907(c) 
40:1009(b).
40 U.S.C. § 8302 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 83 / Section 8302: Necessity for coordination in the development of the Washington metropolitan region
Necessity for coordination in the development of the Washington metropolitan region
Status: in_force

Because the District of Columbia is the seat of the Federal Government and has become the urban center of a rapidly expanding Washington metropolitan region, the necessity for the continued and effective performance of the functions of the Government in the District of Columbia, the general welfare of the District of Columbia, the health and living standards of the people residing or working in the District of Columbia, and the conduct of industry, trade, and commerce in the District of Columbia require that to the fullest extent possible the development of the District of Columbia and the management of its public affairs, and the activities of the departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government which may be carried out in, or in relation to, the other areas of the Washington metropolitan region, shall be coordinated with the development of those other areas and with the management of their public affairs so that, with the cooperation and assistance of those other areas, all of the areas in the Washington metropolitan area shall be developed and their public affairs shall be managed so as to contribute effectively toward the solution of the community development problems of the Washington metropolitan region on a unified metropolitan basis.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1210.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

8302 
40:131. 
Pub. L. 86–527, §2, June 27, 1960, 74 Stat. 223.

The words "The Congress hereby declares that" are omitted as obsolete. The words "at the seat of said Government" are omitted as unnecessary.
40 U.S.C. § 17506 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 175 / Section 17506: Reduction of storage and disposal costs
Reduction of storage and disposal costs
Status: in_force

The Administrator of General Services shall take such actions as may be necessary to reduce motor vehicle storage and disposal costs and to improve the rate of return on motor vehicle sales through a program of vehicle reconditioning prior to sale.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1285.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

17506 
40:907. 
Pub. L. 99–272, title XV, §15307, Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 337.
40 U.S.C. § 9301 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 93 / Section 9301: Maintenance and administration
Maintenance and administration
Status: in_force

The Director of the National Park Service shall maintain and administer Theodore Roosevelt Island as a natural park for the recreation and enjoyment of the public.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1233.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

9301 
40:124 (words before proviso). 
May 21, 1932, ch. 200, §1 (words before proviso), 47 Stat. 163; Feb. 11, 1933, ch. 48, §1, 47 Stat. 799.

In this chapter, the words "Director of the National Park Service" are substituted for "Director of Public Buildings and Public Parks of the National Capital" and "director" because of section 2 of Executive Order No. 6166 (eff. June 10, 1933) and the Act of June 10, 1934 (ch. 38, 48 Stat. 389).

In this section, the text of section 1 (words before 1st semicolon) of the Act of May 21, 1932 (ch. 200, 47 Stat. 163) is omitted as executed.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Designation of Theodore Roosevelt Island

Act Feb. 11, 1933, ch. 48, §2, 47 Stat. 799, provided that: "In all public documents, records, and maps of the United States in which Roosevelt Island is designated or referred to it shall be designated as 'Theodore Roosevelt Island'."
40 U.S.C. § 3176 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 31 / Subchapter VI / Section 3176: Administrator of General Services to furnish services in continental United States to international bodies
Administrator of General Services to furnish services in continental United States to international bodies
Status: in_force

Sections 1535 and 1536 of title 31 are extended so that the Administrator of General Services, at the request of the Secretary of State, may furnish services in the continental United States, on a reimbursable basis, to any international body with which the Federal Government is affiliated.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1156.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

3176 
40:298b. 
June 16, 1949, ch. 218, title IV, §405, 63 Stat. 199.

The words "Sections 1535 and 1536 of title 31" are substituted for "section 601 of the Economy Act, approved June 30, 1932, as amended" because of section 4(b) of the Act of September 13, 1982 (Public Law 97–258, 96 Stat. 1067), the first section of which enacted Title 31, United States Code. The words "Administrator of General Services" are substituted for "Public Buildings Administration" because of section 103(a) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (ch. 288, 63 Stat. 380), which is restated as section 303(c) [303(b)] of the revised title. The words "Secretary of State" are substituted for "State Department" because of 22:2651.
40 U.S.C. § 126 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 1 / Subchapter III / Section 126: Reports to Congress
Reports to Congress
Status: in_force

The Administrator of General Services, at times the Administrator considers desirable, shall submit a report to Congress on the administration of this subtitle. The report shall include any recommendation for amendment of this subtitle that the Administrator considers appropriate and shall identify any law that is obsolete because of the enactment or operation of this subtitle.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1071.)

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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

126 
40:492. 
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, §212, formerly §210, 63 Stat. 393; renumbered §212, Sept. 5, 1950, ch. 849, §5(a), 64 Stat. 580.

The words "in January of each year and" are omitted pursuant to section 3003 of the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 (31 U.S.C. 1113 note). See, also, page 174 of House Document No. 103–7.
40 U.S.C. § 11704 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 117 / Section 11704: Renumbered §11703
Renumbered §11703
Status: renumbered

[§11704. Renumbered §11703]
40 U.S.C. § 15504 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 155 / Section 15504: Program development criteria
Program development criteria
Status: in_force

In considering programs and projects to be provided assistance by a Commission under this subtitle, and in establishing a priority ranking of the requests for assistance provided to the Commission, the Commission shall follow procedures that ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, consideration of—

(1) the relationship of the project or class of projects to overall regional development;

(2) the per capita income and poverty and unemployment and outmigration rates in an area;

(3) the financial resources available to the applicants for assistance seeking to carry out the project, with emphasis on ensuring that projects are adequately financed to maximize the probability of successful economic development;

(4) the importance of the project or class of projects in relation to the other projects or classes of projects that may be in competition for the same funds;

(5) the prospects that the project for which assistance is sought will improve, on a continuing rather than a temporary basis, the opportunities for employment, the average level of income, or the economic development of the area to be served by the project; and

(6) the extent to which the project design provides for detailed outcome measurements by which grant expenditures and the results of the expenditures may be evaluated.

(Added Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, §14217(a)(2), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1476, and Pub. L. 110–246, §4(a), title XIV, §14217(a)(2), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2238.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after June 18, 2008, see section 14217(d) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 15101 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 6501 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 65 / Section 6501: Definition
Definition
Status: in_force

In this chapter, the term "Chief Justice" means the Chief Justice of the United States or the designee of the Chief Justice, except that when there is a vacancy in the office of the Chief Justice, the most senior associate justice of the Supreme Court shall be deemed to be the Chief Justice for purposes of this chapter until the vacancy is filled.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1188.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

6501 
40:1208. 
Pub. L. 100–480, §10, Oct. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 2335.

The text of 40:1208(1) and (3) is omitted as unnecessary because the complete names of the Architect of the Capitol and the Commission for the Judiciary Office Building are used the first times the terms appear in a section.
40 U.S.C. § 3503 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 35 / Section 3503: Revolving fund
Revolving fund
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment.—There is a revolving fund established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide amounts for advances under this chapter. The fund comprises amounts appropriated under this chapter and all repayments and other receipts received in connection with advances made under this chapter.

(b) Authorizations.—Not more than $70,000,000 may be appropriated to the revolving fund as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1168.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

3503 
40:462(e). 
Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title VII, §702(e), 68 Stat. 641; Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 783, title I, §112, 69 Stat. 641; Pub. L. 87–70, title V, §502(3), (4), June 30, 1961, 75 Stat. 175; Pub. L. 88–560, title VI, §602(a), Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 799; Pub. L. 89–117, title XI, §1104, Aug. 10, 1965, 79 Stat. 503; Pub. L. 90–19, §10(a) (related to 40:462), May 25, 1967, 81 Stat. 22.

In subsection (a), the words "heretofore or hereafter" are omitted as unnecessary. The text of 40:462(e)(2) is omitted as obsolete. Title V of the War Mobilization and Reconversion Act of 1944 (50 App.:1671) terminated on June 30, 1947. The Act of October 13, 1949 (40:451 et seq.) authorized the Housing and Home Finance Administrator to make certain loans and advances for the 2-year period immediately following October 13, 1951.

In subsection (b), the words "in addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated for the purposes of this section before September 2, 1964" are omitted as executed.
40 U.S.C. § 11318 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 113 / Subchapter II / Section 11318: Interagency support
Interagency support
Status: in_force

The head of an executive agency may use amounts available to the agency for oversight, acquisition, and procurement of information technology to support jointly with other executive agencies the activities of interagency groups that are established to advise the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in carrying out the Director's responsibilities under this chapter. The use of those amounts for that purpose is subject to requirements and limitations on uses and amounts that the Director may prescribe. The Director shall prescribe the requirements and limitations during the Director's review of the executive agency's proposed budget submitted to the Director by the head of the executive agency for purposes of section 1105 of title 31.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1242.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

11318 
40:1428. 
Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5128, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 687.
40 U.S.C. § 8726 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 87 / Subchapter III / Section 8726: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

Amounts necessary to carry out this subchapter may be appropriated from money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated and from any appropriate appropriation law, except the annual District of Columbia Appropriation Act.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1224.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

8726 
40:71i. 
June 6, 1924, ch. 270, §10, as added July 19, 1952, ch. 949, §1, 66 Stat. 791.

The words "any existing provisions of law to the contrary notwithstanding" are omitted as unnecessary.
40 U.S.C. § 9505 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 95 / Section 9505: Paying for main pipes
Paying for main pipes
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Government.—The Federal Government shall only pay for the number of main pipes of the Washington Aqueduct needed to furnish public buildings, offices, and grounds with the necessary supply of water.

(b) District of Columbia.—The District of Columbia shall pay the cost of any main pipe of the Washington Aqueduct which supplies water to the inhabitants of the District of Columbia, in the manner provided by law.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1234.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

9505 
40:55. 
R.S. §1805.

In subsection (b), the words "its inhabitants" are substituted for "inhabitants of Washington and Georgetown" in section 1805 of the Revised Statutes because of the Act of February 11, 1895 (ch. 79, 28 Stat. 650).
40 U.S.C. § 1305 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 13 / Section 1305: Disposition of land acquired by devise
Disposition of land acquired by devise
Status: in_force

The General Services Administration may take custody, for disposal as excess property under this subtitle and division C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41, of land acquired by the Federal Government by devise.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1134; Pub. L. 111–350, §5(l)(12), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3852.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

1305 
40:304. 
Mar. 3, 1903, ch. 1007, [§] 1 (4th complete par. on p. 1112), 32 Stat. 1112; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, §4(8), 65 Stat. 709.

The words "and title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)" are added to provide an accurate literal translation of the word "this Act", meaning the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. See the revision note under section 111 of this title. The words "as have been or may hereafter be" are omitted as unnecessary.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2011—Pub. L. 111–350 substituted "division C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41" for "title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et seq.)".
40 U.S.C. § 3174 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 31 / Subchapter VI / Section 3174: Operation of public utility communications services serving governmental activities
Operation of public utility communications services serving governmental activities
Status: in_force

The Administrator of General Services may provide and operate public utility communications services serving any governmental activity when the services are economical and in the interest of the Federal Government. This section does not apply to communications systems for handling messages of a confidential or secret nature, the operation of cryptographic equipment or transmission of secret, security, or coded messages, or buildings operated or occupied by the United States Postal Service, except on request of the department or agency concerned.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1155.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

3174 
40:295. 
June 14, 1946, ch. 404, §7, 60 Stat. 258.

The words "Administrator of General Services" are substituted for "Commissioner of Public Buildings" because of section 103(a) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (ch. 288, 63 Stat. 380), which is restated as section 303(c) [303(b)] of the revised title. The words "in and outside the District of Columbia" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "United States Postal Service" are substituted for "Post Office Department" because of section 6(o) of the Postal Reorganization Act (Public Law 91–375, 84 Stat. 783).
40 U.S.C. § 3115 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 31 / Subchapter II / Section 3115: Irrevocable commitment of Federal Government to pay ultimate award when fixed
Irrevocable commitment of Federal Government to pay ultimate award when fixed
Status: in_force

(a) Requirement for Irrevocable Commitment.—Action under section 3114 of this title irrevocably committing the Federal Government to the payment of the ultimate award shall not be taken unless the head of the executive department or agency or bureau of the Government empowered to acquire the land believes that the ultimate award probably will be within any limits Congress prescribes on the price to be paid.

(b) Authorized Purposes of Expenditures After Irrevocable Commitment Made.—When the Government has taken or may take title to real property during a condemnation proceeding and in advance of final judgment in the proceeding and has become irrevocably committed to pay the amount ultimately to be awarded as compensation, and the Attorney General believes that title to the property has been vested in the Government or that all persons having an interest in the property have been made parties to the proceeding and will be bound by the final judgment, the Government may expend amounts appropriated for that purpose to demolish existing structures on the property and to erect public buildings or public works on the property.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1146.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

3115(a) 
40:258c. 
Feb. 26, 1931, ch. 307, §3, 46 Stat. 1422.

3115(b) 
40:258e. 
Feb. 26, 1931, ch. 307, §5, 46 Stat. 1422; Pub. L. 91–393, §4, Sept. 1, 1970, 84 Stat. 835.

In subsection (b), the words "possession of" are omitted as unnecessary.
40 U.S.C. § 11702 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 117 / Section 11702: Index of certain information in information systems included in directory established under section 4101 of title 44
Index of certain information in information systems included in directory established under section 4101 of title 44
Status: in_force

If in designing an information technology system pursuant to this subtitle, the head of an executive agency determines that a purpose of the system is to disseminate information to the public, then the head of that executive agency shall reasonably ensure that an index of information disseminated by the system is included in the directory created pursuant to section 4101 of title 44. This section does not authorize the dissemination of information to the public unless otherwise authorized.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1252, §11703; renumbered §11702, Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(c)(2), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2616.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

11703 
40:1503. 
Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LIV, §5403, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 698.

The words "Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter" are omitted as unnecessary.

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 11702 was renumbered section 11701 of this title.

Amendments

2002—Pub. L. 107–314 renumbered section 11703 of this title as this section.
40 U.S.C. § 17308 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 173 / Section 17308: Presumption of lawful conduct
Presumption of lawful conduct
Status: in_force

For purposes of the propriety of an act or omission related to a shipment to which the regulations prescribed under section 17302 of this title apply, every officer and employee of the Federal Government and every individual acting on behalf of a wholly owned Government corporation who makes a shipment of valuables in good faith under, and substantially in accordance with, the regulations is deemed to be acting in the faithful execution of the officer's, employee's, or individual's duties of office and in full performance of any conditions of the officer's, employee's, or individual's bond and oath of office.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1283.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

17308 
40:727. 
July 8, 1937, ch. 444, §5, 50 Stat. 480.
40 U.S.C. § 3148 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 31 / Subchapter IV / Section 3148: Application of this subchapter to certain contracts
Application of this subchapter to certain contracts
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to a contract authorized by law that is made without regard to section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41, or on a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee basis or otherwise without advertising for proposals, if this subchapter otherwise would apply to the contract.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1153; Pub. L. 111–350, §5(l)(14), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3852.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

3148 
40:276a–7. 
Mar. 23, 1941, ch. 26 (last proviso in 5th complete par. on p. 53), 55 Stat. 53; Aug. 21, 1941, ch. 395 (last proviso in 14th par. on p. 664), 55 Stat. 664.

The words "this subchapter" are substituted for "such Act" to correct the reference as stated in 40:276a–7.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2011—Pub. L. 111–350 substituted "section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41" for "section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)".
40 U.S.C. § 6503 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 65 / Section 6503: Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment and Membership.—There is a Commission for the Judiciary Office Building, composed of the following 13 members or their designees:

(1) Two individuals appointed by the Chief Justice from among justices of the Supreme Court and other judges of the United States.

(2) The members of the House Office Building Commission.

(3) The majority leader and minority leader of the Senate.

(4) The Chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

(5) The Chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

(6) The Chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.

(b) Quorum.—Seven members of the Commission is a quorum.

(c) Duties.—The Commission is responsible for the supervision of the design, construction, operation, maintenance, structural, mechanical, and domestic care, and security of the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building. The Commission shall prescribe regulations to govern the actions of the Architect of the Capitol under this chapter and to govern the use and occupancy of all space in the Building.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1189.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

6503(a) 
40:1206(a), (b). 
Pub. L. 100–480, §7, Oct. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 2334.

6503(b) 
40:1206(d).

6503(c) 
40:1206(c).

In subsection (a)(6), the words "Transportation and Infrastructure" are substituted for "Public Works and Transportation" in section 7(b) of the Judiciary Office Building Development Act (Public Law 100–480, 102 Stat. 2334) because of section 1(a)(9) of the Act of June 3, 1995 (Public Law 104–14, 2:21 note prec.).

In subsection (c), the words "from time to time" are omitted as unnecessary.
40 U.S.C. § 304 (2024) — Title 40: PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS / Chapter 3 / Subchapter I / Section 304: Federal information centers
Federal information centers
Status: in_force

The Administrator of General Services may establish within the General Services Administration a nationwide network of federal information centers for the purpose of providing the public with information about the programs and procedures of the Federal Government and for other appropriate and related purposes.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1072.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

304 
40:760. 
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, §112, as added Pub. L. 95–491, §2(a), Oct. 20, 1978, 92 Stat. 1641.

The text of 40:760(b) is omitted as unnecessary because of section 121(b)(1) of the revised title. The text of 40:760(c) is omitted because the authorization for fiscal year ending September 30, 1980 is obsolete and the authorization for "such sums as may be necessary" for succeeding years is unnecessary.