2019 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 20 - National Fisheries Center and Aquarium
Sec. 1051 - Authorization of Administrator of General Services

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Citation 16 U.S.C. § 1051 (2019)
Section Name §1051. Authorization of Administrator of General Services
Section Text (a) Planning, construction, and maintenance of Center and Aquarium

The Administrator of General Services (hereinafter referred to as the "Administrator") is authorized to plan, construct, and maintain a National Fisheries Center and Aquarium in the District of Columbia or its vicinity for research in fisheries and for the display of fresh water and marine fishes and other aquatic resources for educational, recreational, cultural, and scientific purposes.

(b) Use, purchase, lease, etc. of Federal lands

The Administrator is further authorized to use Federal land and property for purposes of this chapter with the consent of the particular agency having administrative jurisdiction thereover, and, if said property is unavailable for purposes hereof, he may purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire such lands, waters, and interests therein, as he may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 87–758, §1, Oct. 9, 1962, 76 Stat. 752.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 20 - NATIONAL FISHERIES CENTER AND AQUARIUM
Sec. 1051 - Authorization of Administrator of General Services
Contains section 1051
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
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Statutes at Large References 76 Stat. 752
Public Law References Public Law 87-758
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