2018 US Code
Title 40 - Public Buildings, Property, and Works
Subtitle II - Public Buildings and Works
Part D - Public Buildings, Grounds, and Parks in the District of Columbia
Chapter 95 - Washington Aqueduct and Other Public Works in the District of Columbia
Sec. 9502 - Authority of Chief of Engineers

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Citation 40 U.S.C. § 9502 (2018)
Section Name §9502. Authority of Chief of Engineers
Section Text

(a) In General.—The Chief of Engineers and necessary assistants may use all lawful means to carry out their duties.

(b) Supply of Water in District of Columbia.—

(1) Providing water.—The Chief of Engineers has complete control over the Washington Aqueduct to regulate the manner in which the authorities of the District of Columbia may tap the supply of water to the inhabitants of the District of Columbia.

(2) Stoppage of water flow.—The Chief of Engineers shall stop the authorities of the District of Columbia from tapping the supply of water when the supply is no more than adequate to the wants of the public buildings and grounds.

(3) Appeal of decision.—The decision of the Chief of Engineers on all questions concerning the supply of water under this subsection may be appealed only to the Secretary of the Army.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1234.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
9502(a), (b)(1), (2) 40:51. R.S. §1810.
9502(b)(3) 40:52. R.S. §1811.

In subsection (b)(3), the words "Secretary of the Army" are substituted for "Department of War" [subsequently changed to "Department of the Army" because of section 205(a) of the National Security Act of 1947 (ch. 343, 61 Stat. 501)] because of 10:3013(a)(1).

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 40 - PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 40 - PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS
SUBTITLE II - PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND WORKS
PART D - PUBLIC BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND PARKS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
CHAPTER 95 - WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT AND OTHER PUBLIC WORKS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Sec. 9502 - Authority of Chief of Engineers
Contains section 9502
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 61 Stat. 501
116 Stat. 1234
Public Law References Public Law 107-217
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