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DC Code § 10-137.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-137.02. Name change

The Department of Recreation and Parks, established by Organization Order No. 10, approved June 27, 1968, shall be renamed the Department of Parks and Recreation.  (July 1, 1898, 30 Stat. 571, ch. 543, § 8; as added May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-271, § 301(b), 62 DCR 1884.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 301(b) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 DCSTAT 807).
DC Code § 10-138 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-138. Authority to make rules and regulations for care of public grounds — Extension of sidewalks and carriageways

The application of the rules and regulations prescribed prior to March 4, 1909, or that may be thereafter prescribed by the Director of the National Park Service, under the authority granted by §§ 6-404, 10-104, 10-106, 10-123, 10-129 and 10-137, for the government and proper care of all public grounds placed by that act under the charge and control of the said Director of the National Park Service, is hereby extended to cover the sidewalks around the public grounds and the carriageways of such streets as lie between and separate the said public grounds.  (Mar. 4, 1909, 35 Stat. 994, ch. 299, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-138. 1973 Ed., § 8-144. Transfer of Functions The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
DC Code § 10-139 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-139. Public spaces resulting from filling of canals part of park system; exceptions

All public spaces resulting from the filling of canals in the original City of Washington, except such portions as are included in the navy yard or in actual use as roadways and sidewalks, and except the portions assigned by law to the District of Columbia for use as a property yard and the location of a sewerage pumping station, respectively, are placed under the jurisdiction of the Director of the National Park Service and shall be laid out as reservations as a part of the park system of the District of Columbia.  (Aug. 1, 1914, 38 Stat. 633, ch. 223, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-139. 1973 Ed., § 8-145. Transfer of Functions The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
DC Code § 10-140 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-140. Rock Creek Park — Establishment

The tract of land lying on both sides of Rock Creek, beginning at Klingle Ford Bridge, and running northwardly, following the course of said creek, acquired under the Act of September 27, 1890, Chapter 1001, shall be perpetually dedicated and set apart as a public park or pleasure ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of the United States, to be known by the name of Rock Creek Park.  (Sept. 27, 1890, 26 Stat. 492, ch. 1001, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-140. 1973 Ed., § 8-146. Section References This section is referenced in § 10-142.
DC Code § 10-141 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-141. Rock Creek Park — Area

The total area of lands finally to be acquired for said parkway shall not exceed the area and parcels described and delineated on map numbered 2, contained in House Document Numbered 1114 of the 64th Congress, First Session.  (July 1, 1916, 39 Stat. 282, ch. 209, § 1; Mar. 4, 1921, 41 Stat. 1382, ch. 161, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-141. 1973 Ed., § 8-147. Section References This section is referenced in § 10-154.
DC Code § 10-142 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-142. Rock Creek Park — Control; duties of Director; regulations

The public park authorized and established by § 10-140 shall be a part of the park system of the District of Columbia, defined by § 10-104 and shall be under the control of the Director of the National Park Service, whose duty it shall be, as soon as practicable, to lay out and prepare roadways and bridle paths, to be used for driving and for horseback riding, respectively, and footways for pedestrians; and whose duty it shall also be to make and publish such regulations as he deems necessary and proper for the care and management of the same. Such regulations shall provide for the preservation from injury or spoilation of all timber, animals, or curiosities within said park, and their retention in their natural condition, as nearly as possible.  (Sept. 27, 1890, 26 Stat. 495, ch. 1001, § 7; July 1, 1918, 40 Stat. 650, ch. 113, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-142. 1973 Ed., § 8-148. Transfer of Functions The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
DC Code § 10-144 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-144. Rock Creek Park — Acceptance of dedicated property authorized

The Director of the National Park Service is authorized to accept dedications of land for the purpose of adding to Rock Creek Park, without expense to the United States or the District of Columbia, and such land, when accepted, shall become a part of said park and be under the jurisdiction of the said Director.  (Apr. 27, 1904, 33 Stat. 376, ch. 1628.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-144. 1973 Ed., § 8-150. Transfer of Functions The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
DC Code § 10-146 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-146. Piney Branch Parkway

The Piney Branch Parkway is made a part of the park system of the District of Columbia defined by § 10-104.  (July 1, 1918, 40 Stat. 650, ch. 113, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-146. 1973 Ed., § 8-152.
DC Code § 10-147 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-147. Potomac Park — Establishment

The entire reclaimed area formerly known as the Potomac Flats, together with the tidal reservoirs, are made and declared a public park, under the name of the Potomac Park, and to be forever held and used as a park for the recreation and pleasure of the people.  (Mar. 3, 1897, 29 Stat. 624, ch. 375.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-147. 1973 Ed., § 8-153. Section References This section is referenced in § 10-150.
DC Code § 10-148 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-148. Potomac Park — Control

The Potomac Park is made a part of the park system of the District of Columbia under the exclusive charge and control of the Director of the National Park Service and subject to the provisions of § 10-137.  (Aug. 1, 1914, 38 Stat. 634, ch. 223, § 1, par. 8.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-148. 1973 Ed., § 8-154. Transfer of Functions The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
DC Code § 10-149 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-149. Potomac Park — Restriction on construction of lagoon, etc., or speedway

No part of any money appropriated in any act shall be expended for or toward the construction of any lagoon, or other artificial body of water, or speedway, on any portion of said Park unless specifically authorized by Congress.  (Aug. 1, 1914, 38 Stat. 634, ch. 223, § 1, par. 10.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-149. 1973 Ed., § 8-155.
DC Code § 10-150 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-150. Potomac Park — Temporary occupancy by Department of Agriculture

The Director of the National Park Service is authorized to grant permission to the Department of Agriculture for the temporary occupation of such area or areas of Potomac Park, not exceeding a total of 75 acres in extent, as may not be needed in any one season for the reclamation or park improvement, the said areas to be used by the Department of Agriculture as testing grounds; provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to change the essential character of the lands so used, which lands shall continue to be a public park, as provided in § 10-147; and provided further, that said area or areas shall be vacated by the Department of Agriculture at the close of any season upon the request of the said Director; and provided further, that the entire Park shall remain under the charge of the said Director.  (Mar. 3, 1899, 30 Stat. 1378, ch. 458, § 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-150. 1973 Ed., § 8-156. Transfer of Functions The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
DC Code § 10-151 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-151. Potomac Park — Licenses for boathouses on banks of tidal reservoir

Licenses may be granted for the erection of boathouses along the banks of the tidal reservoir on the Potomac River fronting Potomac Park, under regulations to be prescribed by the Director of the National Park Service, and all such licenses granted under this authority shall be revocable, without compensation, by the Secretary of the Army.  (May 27, 1908, 35 Stat. 355, ch. 200, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-151. 1973 Ed., § 8-157. Transfer of Functions The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.