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50 U.S.C. § 4402 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4402. Definitions
As used in this Act the term—
(a) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation.
(b) to (f) Repealed. Pub. L. 101–225, title III, § 307(12), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1925.
(g) “Citizen of the United States” includes a corporation, partnership, or association only if it is a citizen of the United States within the meaning of section 50501 of title 46. The term “affiliated interest” as used in sections 9 and 10 of this Act includes any person affiliated or associated with a citizen applicant for benefits under this Act who the Secretary, pursuant to rules and regulations prescribed hereunder, determines should be so included in order to carry out the policy and purposes of this Act.
(Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 82, § 3, 60 Stat. 41; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(153), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 167; Pub. L. 101–225, title III, § 307(12), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1925.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is act Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 82, 60 Stat. 41, known as the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946, which is classified principally to this chapter. Section 9 of the Act was formerly classified to section 1742 of the former Appendix to this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94–412, title V, § 501(g), Sept. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1258. Section 10 of the Act was formerly classified to section 1743 of the former Appendix to this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101–225, title III, § 307(12), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1925. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4401 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 1736 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
In subsec. (g), “section 50501 of title 46” substituted for “section 2 of the Shipping Act of 1916, as amended” which probably meant section 2 of the Shipping Act, 1916, on authority of Pub. L. 109–304, § 18(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1709, which Act enacted section 50501 of Title 46, Shipping.
heading: Amendments
text: 1989—Subsecs. (b) to (f). Pub. L. 101–225 struck out subsecs. (b) to (f) which defined “war-built vessel”, “prewar domestic cost”, “statutory sales price”, “domestic war cost”, and “cessation of hostilities”, respectively.
1981—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(153)(A), (B), substituted “Secretary” for “Commission” and “Secretary of Transportation” for “United States Maritime Commission”.
Subsecs. (c) to (e), (g). Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(153)(C), substituted “Secretary” for “Commission” wherever appearing.
50 U.S.C. § 4404 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4404. Exchange of vessels
(a) to (c) Repealed. Pub. L. 101–225, title III, § 307(12), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1925
(d) Transfer of substitute vessels
In the case of any vessel constructed in the United States after January 1, 1937, which has been taken by the United States for use in any manner, the Secretary, if in his opinion the transfer would aid in carrying out the policies of this Act, is authorized to transfer to the owner of such vessel another vessel which is deemed by the Secretary to be of comparable type with adjustments for depreciation and difference in design or speed, and to the extent applicable, adjustments with respect to the retained vessel as provided for in section 9, and such other adjustments and terms and conditions, including transfer of mortgage obligations in favor of the United States binding upon the old vessel, as the Secretary may prescribe.
(Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 82, § 8, 60 Stat. 45; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(154), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 167; Pub. L. 101–225, title III, § 307(12), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1925.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in subsec. (d), is act Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 82, 60 Stat. 41, known as the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946, which is classified principally to this chapter. Section 9 of the Act was formerly classified to section 1742 of the former Appendix to this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94–412, title V, § 501(g), Sept. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1258. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4401 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 1741 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 1989—Subsecs. (a) to (c). Pub. L. 101–225 struck out subsecs. (a) to (c) which related to allowance as credit on purchase price and vessels acceptable, amount of allowance, and transfers in settlement of claims, respectively.
1981—Pub. L. 97–31 substituted “Secretary” for “Commission” wherever appearing.
50 U.S.C. § 4406 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4406. Reconversion of vessels for normal commercial operation; applicability of other laws to construction contracts; coastwise trade; disposition of moneys; Great Lakes trade
(a) The Secretary is authorized to reconvert or restore for normal operation in commercial services and to convert for operation on the Great Lakes, including the Saint Lawrence River and Gulf, and their connecting waterways, including removal of national defense or war-service features, any vessel authorized to be sold or chartered under this Act. The Secretary is authorized to make such replacements, alterations, or modifications with respect to any vessel authorized to be sold or chartered under this Act, and to install therein such special features, as may be necessary or advisable to make such vessel suitable for commercial operation on trade routes or services or comparable as to commercial utility to other such vessels of the same general type.
(b) to (e) Repealed. Pub. L. 101–225, title III, § 307(12), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1925.
(Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 82, § 12, 60 Stat. 49; Sept. 28, 1950, ch. 1093, §§ 1, 2, 64 Stat. 1078; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(158), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 168; Pub. L. 101–225, title III, § 307(12), Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1925.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is act Mar. 8, 1946, ch. 82, 60 Stat. 41, known as the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4401 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 1745 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 1989—Subsecs. (b) to (e). Pub. L. 101–225, which directed repeal of subsecs. (b) to (f), was executed by striking out subsecs. (b) to (e) as the probable intent of Congress because there was no subsec. (f). Subsecs. (b) to (e) provided in subsec. (b) that section 202 of the War Mobilization and Reconversion Act was inapplicable to contracts of the Commission for or relating to construction of ships, in subsec. (c) that no vessel sold or chartered to a citizen of the United States be prohibited from engaging in the coastwise trade of the United States merely because it was under foreign registry on or after May 27, 1941, in subsec. (d) that all moneys received be deposited in the Treasury to the credit of miscellaneous receipts, and in subsec. (e) that the Secretary make allowances to purchasers of not more than ten vessels sold for exclusive use on the Great Lakes.
1981—Subsecs. (a), (c), (d). Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(158)(A), substituted “Secretary” for “Commission” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(158)(B), substituted “Secretary of Transportation” for “Secretary of Commerce”.
1950—Subsec. (a). Act Sept. 28, 1950, § 1, provided for conversion for operation on the Great Lakes, including the Saint Lawrence River and Gulf, and their connecting waterways.
Subsec. (e). Act Sept. 28, 1950, § 2, added subsec. (e).
50 U.S.C. § 4512 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4512. Hoarding of designated scarce materials
In order to prevent hoarding, no person shall accumulate (1) in excess of the reasonable demands of business, personal, or home consumption, or (2) for the purpose of resale at prices in excess of prevailing market prices, materials which have been designated by the President as scarce materials or materials the supply of which would be threatened by such accumulation. The President shall order published in the Federal Register, and in such other manner as he may deem appropriate, every designation of materials the accumulation of which is unlawful and any withdrawal of such designation.
In making such designations the President may prescribe such conditions with respect to the accumulation of materials in excess of the reasonable demands of business, personal, or home consumption as he deems necessary to carry out the objectives of this chapter. This section shall not be construed to limit the authority contained in sections 4511 and 4554 of this title.
(Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, title I, § 102, 64 Stat. 799; July 31, 1951, ch. 275, title I, § 101(b), 65 Stat. 132.)
heading: Termination of Section
text: For termination of section, see section 4564(a) of this title.
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning act Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, 64 Stat. 798, known as the Defense Production Act of 1950, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4501 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2072 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 1951—Act July 31, 1951, authorized President to prescribe conditions and exceptions allowing maintenance of substantial inventories of critical materials in certain cases.
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: Functions of President under this chapter relating to production, conservation, use, control, distribution, and allocation of energy, delegated to Secretary of Energy, see section 4 of Ex. Ord. No. 11790, June 25, 1974, 39 F.R. 23185, set out as a note under section 761 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
50 U.S.C. § 4513 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4513. Penalties
Any person who willfully performs any act prohibited, or willfully fails to perform any act required, by the provisions of this subchapter or any rule, regulation, or order thereunder, shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
(Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, title I, § 103, 64 Stat. 799.)
heading: Termination of Section
text: For termination of section, see section 4564(a) of this title.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2073 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
50 U.S.C. § 4514 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4514. Limitation on actions without congressional authorization
(a) Wage or price controls
No provision of this chapter shall be interpreted as providing for the imposition of wage or price controls without the prior authorization of such action by a joint resolution of Congress.
(b) Chemical or biological weapons
No provision of this subchapter shall be exercised or interpreted to require action or compliance by any private person to assist in any way in the production of or other involvement in chemical or biological warfare capabilities, unless authorized by the President (or the President’s designee who is serving in a position at level I of the Executive Schedule in accordance with section 5312 of title 5) without further redelegation.
(Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, title I, § 104, as added Pub. L. 102–558, title I, § 112, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4202.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning act Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, 64 Stat. 798, known as the Defense Production Act of 1950, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4501 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2074 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 104 of act Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, title I, as added July 31, 1951, ch. 275, title I, § 101(c), 65 Stat. 132; amended June 30, 1952, ch. 530, § 103, 66 Stat. 297, related to limitations on imports of fats and oils, prior to termination at close of June 30, 1953, pursuant to section 4564(a) of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section deemed to have become effective Mar. 1, 1992, see section 304 of Pub. L. 102–558, set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment note under section 4502 of this title.
heading: Delegation of Authority
text: Authority of President under subsec. (b) of this section delegated to Secretary of Defense, without authority to redelegate, by section 204 of Ex. Ord. No. 13603, Mar. 16, 2012, 77 F.R. 16653, set out as a note under section 4553 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 4515 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4515. Presidential power to ration gasoline among classes of end-users unaffected
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the President to institute, without the approval of the Congress, a program for the rationing of gasoline among classes of end-users.
(Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, title I, § 105, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 103, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 617.)
heading: Termination of Section
text: For termination of section, see section 4564(a) of this title.
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning act Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, 64 Stat. 798, known as the Defense Production Act of 1950, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4501 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2075 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective June 30, 1980, see section 107 of Pub. L. 96–294, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 4502 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 4516 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4516. Designation of energy as a strategic and critical material
For purposes of this chapter, “energy” shall be designated as a “strategic and critical material” after June 30, 1980: Provided, That no provision of this chapter shall, by virtue of such designation 1 grant any new direct or indirect authority to the President for the mandatory allocation or pricing of any fuel or feedstock (including, but not limited to, crude oil, residual fuel oil, any refined petroleum product, natural gas, or coal) or electricity or any other form of energy.
(Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, title I, § 106, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title I, § 103, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 617; amended Pub. L. 111–67, § 5, Sept. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 2009.)
heading: Termination of Section
text: For termination of section, see section 4564(a) of this title.
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning act Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, 64 Stat. 798, known as the Defense Production Act of 1950, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4501 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2076 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Pub. L. 111–67 substituted “such designation” for “such designation—” and “energy.” for “energy; or”, struck out par. (1) designation before “grant any new direct or indirect authority to the President for”, and struck out par. (2) which read as follows: “grant any new direct or indirect authority to the President to engage in the production of energy in any manner whatsoever (such as oil and gas exploration and development, or any energy facility construction), except as expressly provided in sections 305 and 306 [of act Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932] for synthetic fuel production.”
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective June 30, 1980, see section 107 of Pub. L. 96–294, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 4502 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 4518 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4518. Modernization of small business suppliers
(a) In general
In providing any assistance under this chapter, the President shall accord a strong preference for small business concerns which are subcontractors or suppliers, and, to the maximum extent practicable, to such small business concerns located in areas of high unemployment or areas that have demonstrated a continuing pattern of economic decline, as identified by the Secretary of Labor.
(b) Modernization of equipment
(1) In general
Funds authorized under subchapter II may be used to guarantee the purchase or lease of advance manufacturing equipment, and any related services with respect to any such equipment for purposes of this chapter.
(2) Small business suppliers
In considering proposals for subchapter II projects under paragraph (1), the President shall provide a strong preference for proposals submitted by a small business supplier or subcontractor whose proposal—
(A) has the support of the department or agency which will provide the guarantee;
(B) reflects that the small business concern has made arrangements to obtain qualified outside assistance to support the effective utilization of the advanced manufacturing equipment being proposed for installation; and
(C) meets the requirements of section 4531, 4532, or 4533 of this title.
(Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, title I, § 108, as added Pub. L. 102–558, title I, § 111, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4202.)
heading: Termination of Section
text: For termination of section, see section 4564(a) of this title.
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b)(1), was in the original “this Act”, meaning act Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, 64 Stat. 798, known as the Defense Production Act of 1950, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4501 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2078 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section deemed to have become effective Mar. 1, 1992, see section 304 of Pub. L. 102–558, set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment note under section 4502 of this title.
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: Functions of the President under this chapter relating to the production, conservation, use, control, distribution, and allocation of energy, delegated to the Secretary of Energy, see section 4 of Ex. Ord. No. 11790, eff. June 25, 1974, 39 F.R. 23185, set out as a note under section 761 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
50 U.S.C. § 4554 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4554. Regulations and orders
(a) In general
Subject to section 4559 of this title and subsection (b), the President may prescribe such regulations and issue such orders as the President may determine to be appropriate to carry out this chapter.
(b) Procurement regulations
Any procurement regulation, procedure, or form issued pursuant to subsection (a) shall be issued pursuant to section 25 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act [now 41 U.S.C. 1302, 1303], and shall conform to any governmentwide procurement policy or regulation issued pursuant to section 6 or 25 of that Act [see 41 U.S.C. 1121 et seq., 1302, 1303].
(Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, title VII, § 704, 64 Stat. 816; July 31, 1951, ch. 275, title I, § 109(c), 65 Stat. 139; Pub. L. 102–558, title I, § 134, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 4212.)
heading: Termination of Section
text: For termination of section, see section 4564(a) of this title.
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning act Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, 64 Stat. 798, known as the Defense Production Act of 1950, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4501 of this title and Tables.
Sections 6 and 25 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act, referred to in subsec. (b), were sections 6 and 25 of Pub. L. 93–400, which were classified to sections 405 and 421, respectively, of former Title 41, Public Contracts, and were repealed and largely restated in subchapter II (§ 1121 et seq.) of chapter 11 and as sections 1302 and 1303 of Title 41, Public Contracts, by Pub. L. 111–350, §§ 3, 7(b), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3677, 3855.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2154 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–558 amended section generally, substituting present provisions for provisions authorizing promulgation of rules, regulations, and orders by the President in order to carry out this chapter.
1951—Act July 31, 1951, limited authority to regulate natural gas where a State agency is handling the matter.
heading: Effective Date of 1992 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 102–558 deemed to have become effective Mar. 1, 1992, see section 304 of Pub. L. 102–558, set out as a note under section 4502 of this title.
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: Functions of President under this chapter relating to production, conservation, use, control, distribution, and allocation of energy, delegated to Secretary of Energy, see section 4 of Ex. Ord. No. 11790, eff. June 25, 1974, 39 F.R. 23185, set out as a note under section 761 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
50 U.S.C. § 4557 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 4557. Liability for compliance with invalid regulations; discrimination against orders or contracts affected by priorities or allocations
No person shall be held liable for damages or penalties for any act or failure to act resulting directly or indirectly from compliance with a rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to this chapter, notwithstanding that any such rule, regulation, or order shall thereafter be declared by judicial or other competent authority to be invalid. No person shall discriminate against orders or contracts to which priority is assigned or for which materials or facilities are allocated under subchapter I of this chapter or under any rule, regulation, or order issued thereunder, by charging higher prices or by imposing different terms and conditions for such orders or contracts than for other generally comparable orders or contracts, or in any other manner.
(Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, title VII, § 707, 64 Stat. 818; June 30, 1952, ch. 530, title I, § 118, 66 Stat. 306.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning act Sept. 8, 1950, ch. 932, 64 Stat. 798, known as the Defense Production Act of 1950, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 4501 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2157 of the former Appendix to this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: 1952—Act June 30, 1952, in first sentence struck out “his” before “compliance with”.