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40 U.S.C. § 3175 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3175. Acceptance of gifts of property
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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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. § 3176 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3176. Administrator of General Services to furnish services in continental United States to international bodies
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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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. § 3302 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3302. Prohibition on construction of buildings except by Administrator of General Services
Only the Administrator of General Services may construct a public building. The Administrator shall construct a public building in accordance with this chapter.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1158.)
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3302
40:601.
Pub. L. 86–249, § 2, Sept. 9, 1959, 73 Stat. 479.
40 U.S.C. § 3308 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3308. Architectural or engineering services
(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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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.
heading: Amendments
text: 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. § 3310 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3310. Special rules for leased buildings
For any building to be constructed for lease to, and for predominant use by, the Federal Government, the Administrator of General Services—
(1) notwithstanding section 585(a)(1) of this title, shall not make any agreement or undertake any commitment which will result in the construction of the building until the Administrator has established detailed specification requirements for the building;
(2) may acquire a leasehold interest in the building only by the use of competitive procedures required by sections 3105, 3301, and 3303 to 3305 of title 41;
(3) shall include in the solicitation for any lease requiring a prospectus under section 3307 an evaluation factor considering the extent to which the offeror will promote energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy;
(4) shall inspect every building during construction to establish that the specifications established for the building are complied with;
(5) on completion of the building, shall evaluate the building to determine the extent of failure to comply with the specifications referred to in clause (1); and
(6) shall ensure that any contract entered into for the building shall contain provisions permitting a reduction of rent during any period when the building is not in compliance with the specifications.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1164; Pub. L. 110–140, title III, § 323(d), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1591; Pub. L. 111–350, § 5(l)(18), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3852.)
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3310
40:618.
Pub. L. 86–249, § 20, as added Pub. L. 100–678, § 5, Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 4050.
heading: Amendments
text: 2011—Par. (2). Pub. L. 111–350 substituted “sections 3105, 3301, and 3303 to 3305 of title 41” for “section 303 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 253)”.
2007—Pars. (3) to (6). Pub. L. 110–140 added par. (3) and redesignated former pars. (3) to (5) as (4) to (6), respectively.
heading: Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
text: 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. § 3311 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3311. State administration of criminal and health and safety laws
When the Administrator of General Services considers it desirable, the Administrator may assign to a State or a territory or possession of the United States any part of the authority of the Federal Government to administer criminal laws and health and safety laws with respect to land or an interest in land under the control of the Administrator and located in the State, territory, or possession. Assignment of authority under this section may be accomplished by filing with the chief executive officer of the State, territory, or possession a notice of assignment to take effect on acceptance, or in another manner as may be prescribed by the laws of the State, territory, or possession in which the land or interest is located.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1164.)
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3311
40:617.
Pub. L. 86–249, § 19, as added Pub. L. 100–678, § 5, Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 4050.
The words “Notwithstanding any other provision of law” and “commonwealth” are omitted as unnecessary.
40 U.S.C. § 3314 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3314. Delegation
(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.)
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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.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3314 was renumbered section 3315 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 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).
heading: Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
text: 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. § 3315 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3315. Report to Congress
(a) Request by Either House of Congress or Any Committee.—
Within a reasonable time after a request of either House of Congress or any committee of Congress, the Administrator of General Services shall submit a report showing the location, space, cost, and status of each public building the construction, alteration, or acquisition of which—
(1) is to be under authority of this chapter; and
(2) was uncompleted as of the date of the request, or as of another date the request may designate.
(b) Request of Committee on Public Works and Environment or Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.—
The Administrator and the United States Postal Service shall make building project surveys requested by resolution by the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate or the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and within a reasonable time shall make a report on the survey to Congress. The report shall contain all other information required to be included in a prospectus of the proposed public building project under section 3307(b) of this title.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1166, § 3314; renumbered § 3315, Pub. L. 110–140, title III, § 323(c)(1)(A), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1590.)
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3314(a)
40:610(a).
Pub. L. 86–249, § 11, Sept. 9, 1959, 73 Stat. 481; Pub. L. 96–470, title II, § 211, Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2246; Pub. L. 103–437, § 14(b)(2), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4591.
3314(b)
40:610(b).
In subsection (b), the words “United States Postal Service” are substituted for “Postmaster General” in section 11(b) of the Public Buildings Act of 1959 (Public Law 86–249, 73 Stat. 481) because of section 4(a) of the Postal Reorganization Act (Public Law 91–375, 84 Stat. 773). The words “Transportation and Infrastructure” are substituted for “Public Works and Transportation” in section 11(b) because of section 1(a)(9) of the Act of June 3, 1995 (Public Law 104–14, 2:21 note prec.).
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3315 was renumbered section 3316 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Pub. L. 110–140 renumbered section 3314 of this title as this section.
heading: Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
text: 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. § 3316 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3316. Certain authority not affected
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.)
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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.
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Pub. L. 110–140 renumbered section 3315 of this title as this section.
heading: Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
text: 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. § 3501 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3501. Definitions
In this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(1) Public agency.—
The term “public agency” means a State or a public agency or political subdivision of a State.
(2) Public works.—
The term “public works” includes any public works other than housing.
(3) State.—
The term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau, and any territory or possession of the United States.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1167.)
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3501
40:460.
Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title VII, § 703, 68 Stat. 641; Pub. L. 90–19, § 10(d), May 25, 1967, 81 Stat. 22; Pub. L. 93–383, title IV, § 401(c), Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 691.
In this section, the text of 40:460(2) is omitted as unnecessary because the complete name of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is used the first time the term appears in a section.
In clause (1), the words “or ‘public agencies’ ” are omitted as unnecessary because of 1:1.
In clause (3), the words “Guam, the Virgin Islands” are added to clarify that the provisions of the source law apply to those jurisdictions. The words “the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau” are substituted for “the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands” because of the termination of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. See 48:1681 note prec.
40 U.S.C. § 3503 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3503. Revolving fund
(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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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. § 3504 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3504. Surveys of public works planning
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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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. § 3505 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3505. Forgiveness of outstanding advances
In accordance with accounting and other procedures the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development prescribes, each advance made by the Secretary under this chapter that had any principal amount outstanding on February 5, 1988, was forgiven. The terms and conditions of any contract, or any amendment to a contract, for that advance with respect to any promise to repay the advance were canceled.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1168.)
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3505
40:462(g).
Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title VII, § 702(g), as added Pub. L. 87–658, § 6, Sept. 14, 1962, 76 Stat. 544; Pub. L. 100–242, title V, § 524(2), Feb. 5, 1988, 101 Stat. 1939.
40 U.S.C. § 3702 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3702. Work hours
(a) Standard Workweek.—
The wages of every laborer and mechanic employed by any contractor or subcontractor in the performance of work on a contract described in section 3701 of this title shall be computed on the basis of a standard workweek of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard workweek is permitted subject to this section. For each workweek in which the laborer or mechanic is so employed, wages include compensation, at a rate not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay, for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the workweek.
(b) Contract Requirements.—
A contract described in section 3701 of this title, and any obligation of the Federal Government, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia in connection with that contract, must provide that—
(1) a contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall not require or permit any laborer or mechanic, in any workweek in which the laborer or mechanic is employed on that work, to work more than 40 hours in that workweek, except as provided in this chapter; and
(2) when a violation of clause (1) occurs, the contractor and any subcontractor responsible for the violation are liable—
(A) to the affected employee for the employee’s unpaid wages; and
(B) to the Government, the District of Columbia, or a territory for liquidated damages as provided in the contract.
(c) Liquidated Damages.—
Liquidated damages under subsection (b)(2)(B) shall be computed for each individual employed as a laborer or mechanic in violation of this chapter and shall be equal to $10 for each calendar day on which the individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek without payment of the overtime wages required by this chapter.
(d) Amounts Withheld To Satisfy Liabilities.—
Subject to section 3703 of this title, the governmental agency for which the contract work is done or which is providing financial assistance for the work may withhold, or have withheld, from money payable because of work performed by a contractor or subcontractor, amounts administratively determined to be necessary to satisfy the liabilities of the contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in this section.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1169; Pub. L. 109–284, § 6(15), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1213.)
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3702(a)
40:328(a).
Pub. L. 87–581, title I, § 102, Aug. 13, 1962, 76 Stat. 357; Pub. L. 99–145, title XII, § 1241(a), Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 734.
3702(b)
40:328(b) (words before (1)), (1), (2) (1st sentence).
3702(c)
40:328(b)(2) (2d sentence).
3702(d)
40:328(b)(2) (last sentence).
In subsection (a). the words “Notwithstanding any other provision of law” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted “To” for “to” in heading.
40 U.S.C. § 3705 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3705. Safety programs
The Secretary of Labor shall—
(1) provide for the establishment and supervision of programs for the education and training of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe working conditions in employment covered by this chapter; and
(2) collect reports and data and consult with and advise employers as to the best means of preventing injuries.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1174.)
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3705
40:333(f).
Pub. L. 87–581, title I, § 107(f), as added Pub. L. 91–54, § 1, Aug. 9, 1969, 83 Stat. 98.
40 U.S.C. § 3706 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3706. Limitations, variations, tolerances, and exemptions
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.