2019 US Code
Title 2 - The Congress
Chapter 28 - Architect of the Capitol
Subchapter II - General Powers and Duties
Sec. 1826 - Easements for rights-of-way

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Citation 2 U.S.C. § 1826 (2019)
Section Name §1826. Easements for rights-of-way
Section Text (a) In general

The Architect of the Capitol may grant, upon such terms as the Architect of the Capitol considers advisable, including monetary consideration, easements for rights-of-way over, in, and upon the Capitol Grounds and any other public lands under the jurisdiction and control of the Architect of the Capitol.

(b) Limitation

No easement granted under this section may include more land than is necessary for the easement.

(c) Easement account

There is established in the Treasury an easement account for the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol shall deposit in the account all proceeds received relating to the granting of easements under this section. The proceeds deposited in that account shall be available to the Architect, in such amounts and for such purposes provided in appropriations acts.

(d) In-kind consideration

Subject to subsection (f), the Architect may accept in-kind consideration instead of, or in addition to, any monetary consideration, for any easement granted under this section.

(e) Termination of easement

The Architect of the Capitol may terminate all or part of any easement granted under this section for—

(1) failure to comply with the terms of the grant;

(2) nonuse for a 2-year period; or

(3) abandonment.

(f) Approval

The Architect of the Capitol may grant an easement for rights-of-way under subsection (a) upon submission of written notice of intent to grant that easement and the amount or type of consideration to be received, and approval by—

(1) the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate for easements granted on property under Senate jurisdiction;

(2) the House Office Building Commission for property under House of Representatives jurisdiction; and

(3) the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the House Office Building Commission for easements granted on any other property.

(g) Effective date

This section shall apply to fiscal year 2008 and each fiscal year thereafter.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 110–161, div. H, title I, §1307, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2243.)

Editorial Notes CODIFICATION

Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008, which is div. H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 2 - THE CONGRESS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 2 - THE CONGRESS
CHAPTER 28 - ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
SUBCHAPTER II - GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 1826 - Easements for rights-of-way
Contains section 1826
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 121 Stat. 2243
Public Law References Public Law 110-161
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