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40 U.S.C. § 528 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 528. Utilization of excess furniture
A department or agency of the Federal Government may not use amounts provided by law to purchase furniture if the Administrator of General Services determines that requirements can reasonably be met by transferring excess furniture, including rehabilitated furniture, from other departments or agencies pursuant to this subtitle.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1086.)
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40:483b.
Aug. 7, 1953, ch. 340, § 1316, 67 Stat. 439.
The words “Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “may not use funds provided by law to purchase furniture” are substituted for “no funds shall be available in this or any other Act for the purchase of furniture” for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.
40 U.S.C. § 529 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 529. Annual executive agency reports on excess personal property
(a) In General.—
During the calendar quarter following the close of each fiscal year, each executive agency shall submit to the Administrator of General Services a report on personal property—
(1) obtained as—
(A) excess property; or
(B) personal property determined to be no longer required for the purpose of the appropriation used to make the purchase; and
(2) furnished within the United States to a recipient other than a federal agency.
(b) Required Information.—
The report must set out the categories of equipment and show—
(1) the acquisition cost of the property;
(2) the recipient of the property; and
(3) other information the Administrator may require.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1086.)
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529
40:483(e).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, § 202(e), as added Pub. L. 94–519, § 3, Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2454.
In subsection (a)(2), the words “in any manner whatsoever” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “set out the categories of equipment” are substituted for “showing . . . categories of equipment” to clarify the required form and content of the report. The words “The Administrator shall submit a report to the Senate (or to the Secretary of the Senate if the Senate is not in session) and to the House of Representatives (or to the Clerk of the House if the House is not in session) summarizing and analyzing the reports of the executive agencies” 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 173 of House Document No. 103–7.
40 U.S.C. § 541 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 541. Supervision and direction
Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the Administrator of General Services shall supervise and direct the disposition of surplus property in accordance with this subtitle.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1086.)
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40:484(a).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, § 203(a), 63 Stat. 385.
The words “shall supervise and direct the disposition of surplus property in accordance with this subtitle” are substituted for “shall have supervision and direction over the disposition of surplus property. Such property shall be disposed of to such extent, at such time, in such areas, by such agencies, at such terms and conditions, and in such manner, as may be prescribed in or pursuant to this Act” for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Transferred Properties; Requests Prior to November 30, 1983
text: Pub. L. 98–181, title I [title I, § 126(a)(2), (3)], Nov. 30, 1983, 97 Stat. 1175, provided that:
“(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) [repealing former 40 U.S.C. 484b], the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture may dispose of Federal surplus real property pursuant to the terms of section 414 of such Act [former 40 U.S.C. 484b] if, prior to the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 30, 1983], either Secretary had requested the Administrator of General Services to transfer such property for such disposition.
“(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), section 414(b) [former 40 U.S.C. 484b(b)] of such Act shall continue to apply, where applicable, to all property transferred by either Secretary pursuant to section 414 of such Act, including properties transferred pursuant to paragraph (2).”
40 U.S.C. § 542 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 542. Care and handling
The disposal of surplus property, and the care and handling of the property pending disposition, may be performed by the General Services Administration or, when the Administrator of General Services decides, by the executive agency in possession of the property or by any other executive agency that agrees.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1086.)
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542
40:484(b).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, § 203(b), 63 Stat. 385.
40 U.S.C. § 543 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 543. Method of disposition
An executive agency designated or authorized by the Administrator of General Services to dispose of surplus property may do so by sale, exchange, lease, permit, or transfer, for cash, credit, or other property, with or without warranty, on terms and conditions that the Administrator considers proper. The agency may execute documents to transfer title or other interest in the property and may take other action it considers necessary or proper to dispose of the property under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1086.)
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543
40:484(c).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, § 203(c), 63 Stat. 385.
40 U.S.C. § 544 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 544. Validity of transfer instruments
A deed, bill of sale, lease, or other instrument executed by or on behalf of an executive agency purporting to transfer title or other interest in surplus property under this chapter is conclusive evidence of compliance with the provisions of this chapter concerning title or other interest of a bona fide grantee or transferee for value and without notice of lack of compliance.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1087.)
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544
40:484(d).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, § 203(d), 63 Stat. 385.
40 U.S.C. § 546 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 546. Contractor inventories
Subject to regulations of the Administrator of General Services, an executive agency may authorize a contractor or subcontractor with the agency to retain or dispose of contractor inventory.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1089.)
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40:484(f).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, § 203(f), 63 Stat. 386.
40 U.S.C. § 547 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 547. Agricultural commodities, foods, and cotton or woolen goods
(a) Policies.—
The Administrator of General Services shall consult with the Secretary of Agriculture to formulate policies for the disposal of surplus agricultural commodities, surplus foods processed from agricultural commodities, and surplus cotton or woolen goods. The policies shall be formulated to prevent surplus agricultural commodities, or surplus foods processed from agricultural commodities, from being dumped on the market in a disorderly manner and disrupting the market prices for agricultural commodities.
(b) Transfers to Department of Agriculture.—
(1) In general.—
The Administrator shall transfer without charge to the Department of Agriculture any surplus agricultural commodities, foods, and cotton or woolen goods for disposal, when the Secretary determines that a transfer is necessary for the Secretary to carry out responsibilities for price support or stabilization.
(2) Deposit of receipts.—
Receipts resulting from disposal by the Department under this subsection shall be deposited pursuant to any authority available to the Secretary. When applicable, however, net proceeds from the sale of surplus property transferred under this subsection shall be credited pursuant to section 572(a) of this title.
(3) Limitation of sales.—
Surplus farm commodities transferred under this subsection may not be sold, other than for export, in quantities exceeding, or at prices less than, the applicable quantities and prices for sales of those commodities by the Commodity Credit Corporation.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1089.)
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547(a)
40:484(g).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, § 203(g), (h), 63 Stat. 386.
547(b)
40:484(h).
40 U.S.C. § 548 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 548. Surplus vessels
The Maritime Administration shall dispose of surplus vessels of 1,500 gross tons or more which the Administration determines to be merchant vessels or capable of conversion to merchant use. The vessels shall be disposed of in accordance with part F of subtitle V of title 46 and other laws authorizing the sale of such vessels.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1090; Pub. L. 109–304, § 17(g)(1), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1708.)
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548
40:484(i).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, § 203(i), 63 Stat. 386; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(15), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 154.
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Pub. L. 109–304 substituted “part F of subtitle V of title 46” for “the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1101 et seq.),”.
40 U.S.C. § 551 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 551. Donations to American Red Cross
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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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. § 552 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 552. Abandoned or unclaimed property on Government premises
(a) Authority To Take Property.—
The Administrator of General Services may take possession of abandoned or unclaimed property on premises owned or leased by the Federal Government and determine when title to the property vests in the Government. The Administrator may use, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the property.
(b) Claim Filed by Former Owner.—
If a former owner files a proper claim within three years from the date that title to the property vests in the Government, the former owner shall be paid an amount—
(1) equal to the proceeds realized from the disposition of the property less costs incident to care and handling as determined by the Administrator; or
(2) if the property has been used or transferred, equal to the fair value of the property as of the time title vested in the Government less costs incident to care and handling as determined by the Administrator.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1099; Pub. L. 109–284, § 6(3), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212.)
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552
40:484(m).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, § 203(m), formerly § 203(l), 63 Stat. 388; redesignated § 203(m), Aug. 1, 1955, ch. 442, 69 Stat. 430.
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted “(a) Authority To Take Property.—The Administrator” for “(a) Authority To Take Property Administrator”.
40 U.S.C. § 555 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 555. Donation of law enforcement canines to handlers
The head of a federal agency having control of a canine that has been used by a federal agency in the performance of law enforcement duties and that has been determined by the agency to be no longer needed for official purposes may donate the canine to an individual who has experience handling canines in the performance of those duties.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1102.)
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555
40:484(r).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, § 203(r), as added Pub. L. 105–27, § 1, July 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 244.
40 U.S.C. § 556 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 556. Disposal of dredge vessels
(a) In General.—
The Administrator of General Services, pursuant to sections 521 through 527, 529, and 549 of this title, may dispose of a United States Army Corps of Engineers vessel used for dredging, together with related equipment owned by the Federal Government and under the control of the Chief of Engineers, if the Secretary of the Army declares the vessel to be in excess of federal needs.
(b) Recipients and Purposes.—
Disposal under this section is accomplished—
(1) through sale or lease to—
(A) a foreign government as part of a Corps of Engineers technical assistance program;
(B) a federal or state maritime academy for training purposes; or
(C) a non-federal public body for scientific, educational, or cultural purposes; or
(2) through sale solely for scrap to foreign or domestic interests.
(c) No Dredging Activities.—
A vessel described in subsection (a) shall not be disposed of under any law for the purpose of engaging in dredging activities within the United States.
(d) Deposit of Amounts Collected.—
Amounts collected from the sale or lease of a vessel or equipment under this section shall be deposited into the revolving fund authorized by section 101 (9th par.) of the Civil Functions Appropriation 1 Act, 1954 (33 U.S.C. 576), to be available, as provided in appropriation laws, for the operation and maintenance of vessels under the control of the Corps of Engineers.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1102.)
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40:483d.
Pub. L. 99–662, title IX, § 945, Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4200.
In subsection (a), the words “U.S. Army Corps of Engineers” are substituted for “Corps of Engineers” for clarity. The words “Secretary of the Army” are substituted for “Secretary” because of section 2 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33:2201).
In subsection (d), the words “U.S. Army Corps of Engineers” are substituted for “Corps of Engineers” for clarity.
40 U.S.C. § 557 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 557. Donation of books to Free Public Library
Subject to regulations under this subtitle, a book that is no longer needed by an executive department, bureau, or commission of the Federal Government, and that is not an advisable addition to the Library of Congress, shall be turned over to the Free Public Library of the District of Columbia for general use if the book is appropriate for the Free Public Library.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1102.)
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40:484–1.
Feb. 25, 1903, ch. 755, § 1 (7th par. on p. 865), 32 Stat. 865; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, § 2(1), 65 Stat. 706.
40 U.S.C. § 558 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 558. Donation of forfeited vessels
(a) In General.—
A vessel that is forfeited to the Federal Government may be donated, in accordance with procedures under this subtitle, to an eligible institution described in subsection (b).
(b) Eligible Institution.—
An eligible institution referred to in subsection (a) is an educational institution with a commercial fishing vessel safety program or other vessel safety, education and training program. The institution must certify to the federal officer making the donation that the program includes, at a minimum, all of the following courses in vessel safety:
(1) Vessel stability.
(2) Firefighting.
(3) Shipboard first aid.
(4) Marine safety and survival.
(5) Seamanship rules of the road.
(c) Terms and Conditions.—
The donation of a vessel under this section shall be made on terms and conditions considered appropriate by the federal officer making the donation. All of the following terms and conditions are required:
(1) No warranty.—
The institution must accept the vessel as is, where it is, and without warranty of any kind and without any representation as to its condition or suitability for use.
(2) Maintenance.—
The institution is responsible for maintaining the vessel.
(3) Instruction only.—
The vessel may be used only for instructing students in a vessel safety education and training program.
(4) Documentation.—
If the vessel is eligible to be documented, it must be documented by the institution as a vessel of the United States under chapter 121 of title 46. The requirements of paragraph (5) must be noted on the permanent record of the vessel.
(5) Disposal.—
The institution must obtain prior approval from the Administrator of General Services before disposing of the vessel and any proceeds from disposal shall be payable to the Government.
(6) Inspection or regulation.—
The vessel shall be inspected or regulated in the same manner as a nautical school vessel under chapter 33 of title 46.
(d) Government Liability.—
The Government is not liable in an action arising out of the transfer or use of a vessel transferred under this section.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1103.)
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40:484d.
Pub. L. 99–640, § 13(a)–(c), Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3551.
In subsection (b), the words “all of” are inserted for clarity.
40 U.S.C. § 571 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 571. General rules for deposit and use of proceeds
(a) Deposit in Treasury as Miscellaneous Receipts.—
(1) In general.—
Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, proceeds described in paragraph (2) shall be deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.
(2) Proceeds.—
The proceeds referred to in paragraph (1) are proceeds under this chapter from a—
(A) transfer of excess property to a federal agency for agency use; or
(B) sale, lease, or other disposition of surplus property.
(b) Payment of Expenses of Sale Before Deposit.—
Subject to regulations under this subtitle, the expenses of the sale of old material, condemned stores, supplies, or other public property may be paid from the proceeds of sale so that only the net proceeds are deposited in the Treasury. This subsection applies whether proceeds are deposited as miscellaneous receipts or to the credit of an appropriation as authorized by law.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1104.)
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571(a)
40:485(a).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, § 204(a), 63 Stat. 388; Pub. L. 101–510, div. B, title XXVIII, § 2805(1), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1786.
571(b)
40:485a.
June 8, 1896, ch. 373, 29 Stat. 268; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, § 2(20), 65 Stat. 707; Pub. L. 104–316, title I, § 120(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3836.
In subsection (b), the words “whether proceeds are deposited as miscellaneous receipts or to the credit of an appropriation as authorized by law” are substituted for “either as miscellaneous receipts on account of ‘proceeds of Government property’ or to the credit of the appropriations to which such proceeds are by law authorized to be made . . . either as miscellaneous receipts or to the credit of such appropriations, as the case may be” to eliminate unnecessary words.
40 U.S.C. § 573 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 573. Personal property
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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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.
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Pub. L. 109–313 substituted “Acquisition Services Fund” for “General Supply Fund” in two places.
heading: Effective Date of 2006 Amendment
text: 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. § 583 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 583. Construction of buildings
(a) Authority.—
At the request of a federal agency, a mixed-ownership Government corporation (as defined in chapter 91 of title 31), or the District of Columbia, the Administrator of General Services may—
(1) acquire land for a building or project authorized by Congress;
(2) make or cause to be made (under contract or otherwise) surveys and test borings and prepare plans and specifications for a building or project prior to the Attorney General’s approval of the title to the site; and
(3) contract for, and supervise, the construction, development, and equipping of a building or project.
(b) Transfer of Amounts.—
An amount available to a federal agency or instrumentality for a building or project may be transferred, in advance, to the General Services Administration for purposes the Administrator determines are necessary, including payment of salaries and expenses for preparing plans and specifications and for field supervision.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1111.)
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583
40:490(c).
June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title II, § 210(c), as added Sept. 5, 1950, ch. 849, § 5(c), 64 Stat. 582.
In subsection (a), the words “mixed-ownership Government corporation” are substituted for “mixed-ownership corporation” for consistency in the subsection and with chapter 91 of title 31. The words “chapter 91 of title 31” are substituted for “the Government Corporation Control Act” in section 210(c) 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 (b), the words “salaries and expenses for preparing plans and specifications and for field supervision” are substituted for “salaries and expenses of personnel engaged in the preparation of plans and specifications or in field supervision, and for general office expenses to be incurred in the rendition of any such service” to eliminate unnecessary words.