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Title 40 — Public Buildings, Property, and Works

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Chapter 1GENERAL
§ 101Purpose
§ 102Definitions
§ 111Application to division C (except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41
§ 112Applicability of certain policies, procedures, and directives in effect on July 1, 1949
§ 113Limitations
§ 121Administrative
§ 122Prohibition on sex discrimination
§ 123Civil remedies for fraud
§ 124Agency use of amounts for property management
§ 125Library memberships
§ 126Reports to Congress
Chapter 3ORGANIZATION OF GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
§ 301Establishment
§ 302Administrator and Deputy Administrator
§ 303Federal Acquisition Service
§ 304Federal information centers
§ 305Electronic Government and information technologies
§ 311Personnel
§ 312Repealed. Pub. L. 111–8, div. D, title V, §518(c)(1), Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 665
§ 313Tests of materials
§ 321Acquisition Services Fund
§ 322Repealed. Pub. L. 109–313, §3(h)(1), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1736
§ 323Consumer Information Center Fund 1
Chapter 5PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
§ 501Services for executive agencies
§ 502Services for other entities
§ 503Exchange or sale of similar items
§ 504Agency cooperation for inspection
§ 505Exchange or transfer of medical supplies
§ 506Inventory controls and systems
§ 521Policies and methods
§ 522Reimbursement for transfer of excess property
§ 523Excess real property located on Indian reservations
§ 524Duties of executive agencies
§ 525Excess personal property for federal agency grantees
§ 526Temporary assignment of excess real property
§ 527Abandonment, destruction, or donation of property
§ 528Utilization of excess furniture
§ 529Annual executive agency reports on excess personal property
§ 530Internal guidance on excess personal property
§ 541Supervision and direction
§ 542Care and handling
§ 543Method of disposition
§ 544Validity of transfer instruments
§ 545Procedure for disposal
§ 546Contractor inventories
§ 547Agricultural commodities, foods, and cotton or woolen goods
§ 548Surplus vessels
§ 549Donation of personal property through state agencies
§ 549aDonation of personal property through nonprofit refurbishers
§ 550Disposal of real property for certain purposes
§ 551Donations to American Red Cross
§ 552Abandoned or unclaimed property on Government premises
§ 553Property for correctional facility, law enforcement, and emergency management response purposes
§ 554Property for development or operation of a port facility
§ 555Donation of law enforcement canines to handlers
§ 556Disposal of dredge vessels
§ 557Donation of books to Free Public Library
§ 558Donation of forfeited vessels
§ 559Advice of Attorney General with respect to antitrust law
§ 571General rules for deposit and use of proceeds
§ 572Real property
§ 573Personal property
§ 574Other rules regarding proceeds
§ 581General authority of Administrator of General Services
§ 582Management of buildings by Administrator of General Services
§ 583Construction of buildings
§ 584Assignment and reassignment of space
§ 585Lease agreements
§ 586Charges for space and services
§ 587Telecommuting and other alternative workplace arrangements
§ 588Movement and supply of office furniture
§ 589Installation, repair, and replacement of sidewalks
§ 590Child care
§ 591Purchase of electricity
§ 592Federal Buildings Fund
§ 593Protection for veterans preference employees
§ 601Purposes
§ 602Authority to establish motor vehicle pools and transportation systems
§ 603Process for establishing motor vehicle pools and transportation systems
§ 604Treatment of assets taken over to establish motor vehicle pools and transportation systems
§ 605Payment of costs
§ 606Regulations related to operation
§ 607Records
§ 608Scrip, tokens, tickets
§ 609Identification of vehicles
§ 610Discontinuance of motor vehicle pool or system
§ 611Duty to report violations
§ 621Definitions
§ 622Collocation among United States Postal Service properties
§ 623Establishment of a Federal Real Property Council
§ 624Information on certain leasing authorities
Chapter 7FOREIGN EXCESS PROPERTY
§ 701Administrative
§ 702Return of foreign excess property to United States
§ 703Donation of medical supplies for use in foreign country
§ 704Other methods of disposal
§ 705Handling of proceeds from disposal
Chapter 9URBAN LAND USE
§ 901Purpose and policy
§ 902Definitions
§ 903Acquisition and use
§ 904Disposal
§ 905Waiver
Chapter 11SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS
§ 1101Policy
§ 1102Definitions
§ 1103Selection procedure
§ 1104Negotiation of contract
Chapter 13PUBLIC PROPERTY
§ 1301Charge of property transferred to the Federal Government
§ 1302Lease of buildings
§ 1303Disposition of surplus real property
§ 1304Transfer of federal property to States
§ 1305Disposition of land acquired by devise
§ 1306Disposition of abandoned or forfeited personal property
§ 1307Disposition of securities
§ 1308Disposition of unfit horses and mules
§ 1309Preservation, sale, or collection of wrecked, abandoned, or derelict property
§ 1310Sale of war supplies, land, and buildings
§ 1311Authority of President to obtain release
§ 1312Release of real estate in certain cases
§ 1313Releasing property from attachment
§ 1314Easements
§ 1315Law enforcement authority of Secretary of Homeland Security for protection of public property
Chapter 31GENERAL
§ 3101Public buildings under control of Administrator of General Services
§ 3102Naming or designating buildings
§ 3103Admission of guide dogs or other service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities
§ 3104Furniture for new buildings
§ 3105Buildings not to be draped in mourning
§ 3111Approval of sufficiency of title prior to acquisition
§ 3112Federal jurisdiction
§ 3113Acquisition by condemnation
§ 3114Declaration of taking
§ 3115Irrevocable commitment of Federal Government to pay ultimate award when fixed
§ 3116Interest as part of just compensation
§ 3117Exclusion of certain property by stipulation of Attorney General
§ 3118Right of taking as addition to existing rights
§ 3131Bonds of contractors of public buildings or works
§ 3132Alternatives to payment bonds provided by Federal Acquisition Regulation
§ 3133Rights of persons furnishing labor or material
§ 3134Waivers for certain contracts
§ 3141Definitions
§ 3142Rate of wages for laborers and mechanics
§ 3143Termination of work on failure to pay agreed wages
§ 3144Authority to pay wages and list contractors violating contracts
§ 3145Regulations governing contractors and subcontractors
§ 3146Effect on other federal laws
§ 3147Suspension of this subchapter during a national emergency
§ 3148Application of this subchapter to certain contracts
§ 3161Purpose
§ 3162Waiver for individuals who perform volunteer services
§ 3171Contract authority when appropriation is for less than full amount
§ 3172Extension of state workers' compensation laws to buildings, works, and property of the Federal Government
§ 3173Working capital fund for General Services Administration
§ 3174Operation of public utility communications services serving governmental activities
§ 3175Acceptance of gifts of property
§ 3176Administrator of General Services to furnish services in continental United States to international bodies
§ 3177Use of photovoltaic energy in public buildings
Chapter 33ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND ALTERATION
§ 3301Definitions and nonapplication
§ 3302Prohibition on construction of buildings except by Administrator of General Services
§ 3303Continuing investigation and survey of public buildings
§ 3304Acquisition of buildings and sites
§ 3305Construction and alteration of buildings
§ 3306Accommodating federal agencies
§ 3307Congressional approval of proposed projects
§ 3308Architectural or engineering services
§ 3309Buildings and sites in the District of Columbia
§ 3310Special rules for leased buildings
§ 3311State administration of criminal and health and safety laws
§ 3312Compliance with nationally recognized codes
§ 3313Procurement of life-cycle cost effective and energy efficient lighting systems
§ 3314Baby changing facilities in restrooms
§ 3315Delegation
§ 3316Report to Congress
§ 3317Certain authority not affected
§ 33181 Availability of Federal building project information
§ 3319Interagency space coordination
Chapter 35NON-FEDERAL PUBLIC WORKS
§ 3501Definitions
§ 3502Planned public works
§ 3503Revolving fund
§ 3504Surveys of public works planning
§ 3505Forgiveness of outstanding advances
Chapter 37CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS
§ 3701Definition and application
§ 3702Work hours
§ 3703Report of violations and withholding of amounts for unpaid wages and liquidated damages
§ 3704Health and safety standards in building trades and construction industry
§ 3705Safety programs
§ 3706Limitations, variations, tolerances, and exemptions
§ 3707Contractor certification or contract clause in acquisition of commercial items not required
§ 3708Criminal penalties
Chapter 51UNITED STATES CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
§ 5101Definition
§ 5102Legal description and jurisdiction of United States Capitol Grounds
§ 5103Restrictions on public use of United States Capitol Grounds
§ 5104Unlawful activities
§ 5105Assistance to authorities by Capitol employees
§ 5106Suspension of prohibitions
§ 5107Concerts on grounds
§ 5108Audit of private organizations
§ 5109Penalties
Chapter 61UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT BUILDING AND GROUNDS
§ 6101Definitions and application
§ 6102Regulations
§ 6111Supreme Court Building
§ 6112Supreme Court Building and grounds employees
§ 6113Duties of the Superintendent of the Supreme Court Building
§ 6114Oliver Wendell Holmes Garden
§ 6121General
§ 6122Designation of members of the Supreme Court Police
§ 6123Authority of Metropolitan Police of the District of Columbia
§ 6131Public travel in Supreme Court grounds
§ 6132Sale of articles, signs, and solicitation in Supreme Court Building and grounds
§ 6133Property in the Supreme Court Building and grounds
§ 6134Firearms, fireworks, speeches, and objectionable language in the Supreme Court Building and grounds
§ 6135Parades, assemblages, and display of flags in the Supreme Court Building and grounds
§ 6136Suspension of prohibitions against use of Supreme Court grounds
§ 6137Penalties
Chapter 63SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, AND JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
§ 6301Definition
§ 6302Public use of grounds
§ 6303Unlawful activities
§ 6304Additional regulations
§ 6305Suspension of regulations
§ 6306Policing of buildings and grounds
§ 6307Penalties
Chapter 65THURGOOD MARSHALL FEDERAL JUDICIARY BUILDING
§ 6501Definition
§ 6502Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
§ 6503Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
§ 6504Lease of building
§ 6505Structural and mechanical care and security
§ 6506Allocation of space
§ 6507Account in Treasury
Chapter 67PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE DEVELOPMENT
§ 6701Transfer of rights and authorities of Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation
§ 6702Transfer and assignment of rights, title, and interests in property
§ 6711Definition
§ 6712Powers of other agencies and instrumentalities in the development area
§ 6713Certification of new construction
§ 6714Relocation services
§ 6715Coordination with District of Columbia
§ 6716Reports
§ 6731Definitions
§ 6732Federal Triangle development area
§ 6733Federal Triangle property
§ 6734Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Chapter 69UNION STATION REDEVELOPMENT
§ 6901Definition
§ 6902Assignment of right, title, and interest in the Union Station complex to the Secretary of Transportation
§ 6903Agreements and contracts
§ 6904Acquisition, maintenance, and use of property
§ 6905Service on board of directors of Union Station Redevelopment Corporation
§ 6906Union Station Fund
§ 6907Use of other appropriated amounts
§ 6908Parking facility
§ 6909Supplying steam or chilled water to Union Station complex
§ 6910Authorization of appropriations
§ 6921Establishment, composition, and meetings
§ 6922Duties
§ 6923Compensation and expenses
§ 6924Reports and recommendations
Chapter 81ADMINISTRATIVE
§ 8101Supervision of public buildings and grounds in District of Columbia not otherwise provided for by law
§ 8102Protection of Federal Government buildings in District of Columbia
§ 8103Application of District of Columbia laws to public buildings and grounds
§ 8104Regulation of private and semipublic buildings adjacent to public buildings and grounds
§ 8105Approval by Administrator of General Services
§ 8106Buildings on reservations, parks, or public grounds
§ 8107Advertisements and sales in or around Washington Monument
§ 8108Use of public buildings for public ceremonies
§ 8121Improper appropriation of streets
§ 8122Jurisdiction over portion of Constitution Avenue
§ 8123Record of transfer of jurisdiction between Director of National Park Service and Mayor of District of Columbia
§ 8124Transfer of jurisdiction between Federal and District of Columbia authorities
§ 8125Public spaces resulting from filling of canals
§ 8126Temporary occupancy of Potomac Park by Secretary of Agriculture
§ 8127Part of Washington Aqueduct for playground purposes
§ 8141Contract to rent buildings in the District of Columbia not to be made until appropriation enacted
§ 8142Rent of other buildings
§ 8143Heat
§ 8144Delivery of fuel for use during ensuing fiscal year
§ 8161Reservation of parking spaces for Members of Congress
§ 8162Ailanthus trees prohibited
§ 8163Use of greenhouses and nursery for trees, shrubs, and plants
§ 8164E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse
§ 8165Services for Office of Personnel Management
Chapter 83WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN REGION DEVELOPMENT
§ 8301Definition
§ 8302Necessity for coordination in the development of the Washington metropolitan region
§ 8303Declaration of policy of coordinated development and management
§ 8304Priority projects
Chapter 85NATIONAL CAPITAL SERVICE AREA AND DIRECTOR
§ 8501National Capital Service Area
§ 8502National Capital Service Director
Chapter 87PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
§ 8701Findings and purposes
§ 8702Definitions
§ 8711National Capital Planning Commission
§ 8712Mayor of the District of Columbia
§ 8721Comprehensive plan for the National Capital
§ 8722Proposed federal and district developments and projects
§ 8723Capital improvements
§ 8724Zoning regulations and maps
§ 8725Recommendations on platting and subdividing land
§ 8726Authorization of appropriations
§ 8731Acquiring land for park, parkway, or playground purposes
§ 8732Acquiring land subject to limited rights reserved to grantor and limited permanent rights in land adjoining park property
§ 8733Lease of land acquired for park, parkway, or playground purposes
§ 8734Sale of land by Mayor
§ 8735Sale of land by Secretary of the Interior
§ 8736Execution of deeds
§ 8737Authorization of appropriations
Chapter 89NATIONAL CAPITAL MEMORIALS AND COMMEMORATIVE WORKS
§ 8901Purposes
§ 8902Definitions and nonapplication
§ 8903Congressional authorization of commemorative works
§ 8904National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission
§ 8905Site and design approval
§ 8906Criteria for issuance of construction permit
§ 8907Temporary site designation
§ 8908Areas I and II
§ 8909Administrative
Chapter 91COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS
§ 9101Establishment, composition, and vacancies
§ 9102Duties
§ 9103Personnel
§ 9104Authorization of appropriations
Chapter 93THEODORE ROOSEVELT ISLAND
§ 9301Maintenance and administration
§ 9302Consent of Theodore Roosevelt Association required for development
§ 9303Access to Theodore Roosevelt Island
§ 9304Source of appropriations
Chapter 95WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT AND OTHER PUBLIC WORKS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
§ 9501Chief of Engineers
§ 9502Authority of Chief of Engineers
§ 9503Record of property
§ 9504Reports
§ 9505Paying for main pipes
§ 9506Civil penalty
§ 9507Control of expenditures
Chapter 111GENERAL
§ 11101Definitions
§ 11102Sense of Congress
§ 11103Applicability to national security systems
Chapter 113RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACQUISITIONS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
§ 11301Responsibility of Director
§ 11302Capital planning and investment control
§ 11303Performance-based and results-based management
§ 11311Responsibilities
§ 11312Capital planning and investment control
§ 11313Performance and results-based management
§ 11314Authority to acquire and manage information technology
§ 11315Agency Chief Information Officer
§ 11316Accountability
§ 11317Significant deviations
§ 11318Interagency support
§ 11319Resources, planning, and portfolio management
§ 11331Responsibilities for Federal information systems standards
§ 11332Repealed. Pub. L. 107–296, title X, §1005(a)(1), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2272; Pub. L. 107–347, title III, §305(a), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2960
Chapter 115INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION PILOT PROGRAM
§ 11501Authority to conduct pilot program
§ 11502Evaluation criteria and plans
§ 11503Report
§ 11504Recommended legislation
§ 11505Rule of construction
§ 11521Repealed. Pub. L. 107–347, title II, §210(h)(1), Dec. 17, 2002, 116 Stat. 2938
§ 11522Repealed. Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, §825(b)(1), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2615
Chapter 117ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT MATTERS
§ 11701Identification of excess and surplus computer equipment
§ 11702Index of certain information in information systems included in directory established under section 4101 of title 44
§ 11703Procurement procedures
§ 11704Renumbered §11703
Chapter 141GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 14101Findings and purposes
§ 14102Definitions
Chapter 143APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION
§ 14301Establishment, membership, and employees
§ 14302Decisions
§ 14303Functions
§ 14304Recommendations
§ 14305Liaison between Federal Government and Commission
§ 14306Administrative powers and expenses
§ 14307Meetings
§ 14308Information
§ 14309Personal financial interests
§ 14310Annual report
§ 14321Grants and other assistance
§ 14322Approval of development plans, strategy statements, and projects
§ 14323Congressional notification
Chapter 145SPECIAL APPALACHIAN PROGRAMS
§ 14501Appalachian development highway system
§ 14502Demonstration health projects
§ 14503Assistance for proposed low- and middle-income housing projects
§ 14504Telecommunications and technology initiative
§ 14505Entrepreneurship initiative
§ 14506Regional skills partnerships
§ 14507Supplements to federal grant programs
§ 14508Economic and energy development initiative
§ 14509High-speed broadband deployment initiative
§ 14510Drug abuse mitigation initiative
§ 14511Appalachian regional energy hub initiative
§ 14521Required level of expenditure
§ 14522Consent of States
§ 14523Program implementation
§ 14524Program development criteria
§ 14525State development planning process
§ 14526Distressed, at-risk, and economically strong counties
Chapter 147MISCELLANEOUS
§ 14701Applicable labor standards
§ 14702Nondiscrimination
§ 14703Authorization of appropriations
§ 14704Termination
Chapter 151GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 15101Definitions
Chapter 153REGIONAL COMMISSIONS
§ 15301Establishment, membership, and employees
§ 15302Decisions
§ 15303Functions
§ 15304Administrative powers and expenses
§ 15305Meetings
§ 15306Personal financial interests
§ 15307Tribal participation
§ 15308Transfer of funds among Federal agencies
§ 15309Annual report
Chapter 155FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
§ 15501Economic and infrastructure development grants
§ 15502Comprehensive economic and infrastructure development plans
§ 15503Approval of applications for assistance
§ 15504Program development criteria
§ 15505Local development districts and organizations
§ 15506Supplements to Federal grant programs
§ 15507Payment of non-Federal share for certain Federal grant programs
Chapter 157ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
§ 15701Consent of States
§ 15702Distressed counties and areas
§ 15703Counties eligible for assistance in more than one region
§ 15704Inspector General; records
§ 15705Biannual meetings of representatives of all Commissions
§ 15731Southeast Crescent Regional Commission
§ 15732Southwest Border Regional Commission
§ 15733Northern Border Regional Commission
§ 15734Great Lakes Authority
§ 15735Mid-Atlantic Regional Commission.1
§ 15736Southern New England Regional Commission
§ 15751Authorization of appropriations
Chapter 159ADDITIONAL REGIONAL COMMISSION PROGRAMS
§ 15901State capacity building grant program
§ 15902Demonstration health projects
Chapter 171SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
§ 17101Definitions
§ 17102Prohibition on acquisition or purchase of motor vehicles by Federal Government
§ 17103Commercial standards for passenger safety devices
Chapter 173GOVERNMENT LOSSES IN SHIPMENT
§ 17301Definitions
§ 17302Compliance
§ 17303Fund for the payment of Government losses in shipment
§ 17304Claim for replacement
§ 17305Replacing lost, destroyed, or damaged stamps, securities, obligations, or money
§ 17306Agreements of indemnity
§ 17307Purchase of insurance
§ 17308Presumption of lawful conduct
§ 17309Rules and regulations
Chapter 175FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE EXPENDITURE CONTROL
§ 17501Definitions
§ 17502Monitoring system
§ 17503Data collection
§ 17504Agency statements with respect to motor vehicle use
§ 17505Presidential report
§ 17506Reduction of storage and disposal costs
§ 17507Savings
§ 17508Compliance
§ 17509Applicability
§ 17510Cooperation
Chapter 177ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS DISPOSAL
§ 17701Definitions
§ 17702Transfer of Government-owned long-lines communication facilities in and to Alaska
§ 17703National defense considerations and qualification of transferee
§ 17704Contents of agreements for transfer
§ 17705Approval of Federal Communications Commission
§ 17706Gross proceeds as miscellaneous receipts in the Treasury
§ 17707Reports
§ 17708Nonapplication
Chapter 179ALASKA FEDERAL-CIVILIAN ENERGY EFFICIENCY SWAP
§ 17901Definitions
§ 17902Sale of electric energy
§ 17903Purchase of electric power
§ 17904Implementation powers and limitations
Chapter 181TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESSIBILITY FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED AND SPEECH-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS
§ 18101Definitions
§ 18102Federal telecommunications system
§ 18103Research and development
§ 18104TTY installation by Congress
Chapter 183NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA INTEREST ARBITRATION STANDARDS
§ 18301Findings and purposes
§ 18302Definitions
§ 18303Standards for arbitrators
§ 18304Procedures for enforcement of awards