and equipment for use, by operation or lease or otherwise, in mass transportation service in urban areas, and for use in coordinating highway, bus, surface-rail, underground, parking and other transportation facilities in such areas" for "to finance specific public projects under State or municipal law" in cl. (2), and inserted sentence which authorize facilities and equipment referred to in cl. (2) to include land, but not public highways, and any other real or personal property needed for an economic, efficient, and coordinated mass transportation system. Subsec. (b) (2). Pub. L. 87-70, § 501(c), empowered the Administrator, subject to the maximum maturity, to provide for the postponement of the payment of interest on not more than 50 per centum of any financial assistance under this section for a period up to ten years where such assistance does not exceed 50 per centum of the development cost and it is determined that the applicant will experience above-average population growth and the project would contribute to orderly community development, economy, and efficiency. Subsec. (b) (3). subsec. (b) (3). Pub. L. 87-70, § 501 (d) (1), added Subsec. (b) (4). Pub. L. 87-70, § 501 (e), added subsec. (b) (4). Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 87-70, § 501 (f), substituted "under clause (1) of subsection (a) of this section" for "under this section." Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 87-70, § 501 (g), added subsec. (d). § 1493. Notes and obligations; forms and denominations; maturities; terms and conditions; interest rate; revolving fund. (a) In order to finance activities under this chapter, the Administrator is authorized and empowered to issue to the Secretary of the Treasury, from time to time and to have outstanding at any one time, notes and other obligations in an amount not to exceed $650,000,000: Provided, That, of the funds obtained through the issuance of such notes and other obligations, $600,000,000 shall be available only for purchases and loans pursuant to clause (1) of section 1492(a) of this title and $50,000,000 shall be available only for purchases and loans pursuant to clause (2) of such section. Such obligations shall be in such forms and denominations, have such maturities and be subject to such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Administrator, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury. Such notes or other obligations shall bear interest at a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury which shall be not more than the higher of (1) 22 per centum per annnum, or (2) the average annual interest rate on all interest-bearing obligations of the United States then forming a part of the public debt as computed at the end of the fiscal year next preceding the issuance by the Administrator and adjusted to the nearest one-eighth of 1 per centum. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to purchase any notes and other obligations of the Administrator to be issued hereunder and for such purpose the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to use as a public debt transaction the proceeds from the sale of any securities issued under the Second Liberty Bond Act, as amended, and the purposes for which securities may be issued under such Act, as amended, are extended to include any purchases of such notes and obligations. The Secretary of the Treasury may at any time sell any of the notes or other obligations acquired by him under this section. All redemptions, purchases, and sales by the Secretary of the Treasury of such notes or other obligations shall be treated as public debt transactions of the United States. (b) Funds borrowed under this section and any proceeds shall constitute a revolving fund which may be used by the Administrator in the exercise of his functions under this chapter. (Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 783, title II, § 203, 69 Stat. 643; Sept. 14, 1960, Pub. L. 86-788, § 2(c), 74 Stat. 1028; June 30, 1961, Pub. L. 87-70, title V, § 501 (d)(2), (h), (j), 75 Stat. 174, 175.) REFERENCES IN TEXT The Second Liberty Bond Act, as amended, referred to in subsec. (a), is classified to sections 745, 752-754b, 757, 757b-758, 760, 764-766, 769, 771, 773, 774, and 801 of Title 31, Money and Finance. AMENDMENTS 1961-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 87-70, § 501 (d) (2), (h), increased the maximum amount of notes and other obligations that may be outstanding at any one time from $150,000,000 to $650,000,000, restricted use of $600,000,000 for purchases and loans pursuant to cl. (1) of section 1492 (a) of this title and $50,000,000 for purchases and loans pursuant to cl. (2) of such section, and substituted "a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury which shall be not more than the higher of (1) 21⁄2 per centum per annum, or (2) the average annual interest rate on all interest-bearing obligations of the United States then forming a part of the public debt as computed at the end of the fiscal year next preceding the issuance by the Administrator and adjusted to the nearest one-eighth of 1 per centum" for "a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, taking into consideration the current average rate on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of comparable maturities as of the last day of the month preceding the issuance of such notes or other obligations." Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 87-70, § 501 (j), substituted "which may be used" for "which may used." 1960-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 86-788 substituted "$150,000,000" for "$100,000,000." § 1494. Functions, powers and duties of Administrator; administrative expenses. In the performance of, and with respect to, the functions, powers, and duties vested in him by this chapter the Administrator shall (in addition to any authority otherwise vested in him) have the functions, powers, and duties set forth in section 1749a of Title 12, except subsection (c) (2) of such section. Funds obtained or held by the Administrator in connection with the performance of his functions under this chapter shall be available for the administrative expenses of the Administrator in connection with the performance of such functions. (Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 783, title II § 204, 69 Stat. 644.) § 1495. Termination of authority to make loans under Reconstruction Finance Corporation Liquidation Act. No loans shall be made under section 459 of Title 40 after August 11, 1955, except pursuant to an application for such loan filed prior to such date. (Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 783, title II, § 205, 69 Stat. 644.) § 1496. Definition of "States." As used in this chapter, the term "States" means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Territories and possessions of the United States. (Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 783, title II, § 206, as added Aug. 7, 1956, ch. 1029, title VI, § 603, 70 Stat. 1114.) § 1497. Technical advisory services in budgeting, financing, planning and construction of community facilities; appropriations. The Administrator is authorized to establish technical advisory services to assist municipalities and other political subdivisions and instrumentalities, and Indian tribes in the budgeting, financing, planning, and construction of community facilities. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary, together with any fees that may be charged, to cover the cost of such services. (Aug. 11, 1955, ch. 783, title II, § 207, as added June 30, 1961, Pub. L. 87-70, title V, § 501 (1), 75 Stat. 175, and amended Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87-808, § 3, 76 Stat. 920.) (a) The Congress finds that a combination of economic, social, governmental, and technological forces have caused a rapid expansion of the Nation's urban areas, which has created critical problems of service and finance for all levels of government and which, combined with a rapid population growth in such areas, threatens severe problems of urban and suburban living, including the loss of valuable openspace land in such areas, for the preponderant majority of the Nation's present and future population. (b) It is the purpose of this chapter to help curb urban sprawl and prevent the spread of urban blight and deterioration, to encourage more economic and desirable urban development, and to help provide necessary recreational, conservation, and scenic areas by assisting State and local governments in taking prompt action to preserve open-space land which is essential to the proper long-range development and welfare of the Nation's urban areas, in accordance with plans for the allocation of such land for open-space purposes. (Pub. L. 87-70, title VII, § 701, June 30, 1961, 75 Stat. 183.) § 1500a. Grants to States and local public bodies. (a) Authorization; limitation on amount of grant; full faith and credit. In order to encourage and assist in the timely acquisition of land to be used as permanent openspace land, as defined herein, the Housing and Home Finance Administrator (hereinafter referred to as the "Administrator") is authorized to enter into contracts to make grants to States and local public bodies acceptable to the Administrator as capable of carrying out the provisions of this chapter to help finance the acquisition of title to, or other permanent interests in, such land. The amount of any such grant shall not exceed 20 per centum of the total cost, as approved by the Administrator, of acquiring such interests: Provided, That this limitation may be increased to not to exceed 30 per centum in the case of a grant extended to a public body which (1) exercises responsibilities consistent with the purposes of this chapter for an urban area as a whole, or (2) exercises or participates in the exercise of such responsibilities for all or a substantial portion of an urban area pursuant to an interstate or other intergovernmental compact or agreement. The faith of the United States is pledged to the payment of all grants contracted for under this chapter. (b) Aggregate amount of contracts; appropriations. The Administrator may enter into contracts to make grants under this chapter aggregating not to exceed $75,000,000. There are authorized to be appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the amounts necessary to provide for the payment of such grants as well as to carry out all other purposes of this chapter. All funds so appropriated shall remain available until expended. (c) Restrictions on use of grants. No grants under this chapter shall be used to defray development costs or ordinary State or local governmental expenses, or to help finance the acquisition by a public body of land located outside the urban area for which it exercises (or participates in the exercise of) responsibilities consistent with the purpose of this chapter. (d) Determination of further terms and conditions for assistance. The Administrator may set such further terms and conditions for assistance under this chapter as he determines to be desirable. (e) Review of applications; consultation with Secretary of the Interior; exchange of information. The Administrator shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior on the general policies to be followed in reviewing applications for grants. To assist the Administrator in such review, the Secretary of the Interior shall furnish him appropriate information on the status of recreational planning for the areas to be served by the open-space land acquired with the grants. The Administrator shall provide current information to the Secretary from time to time on significant program developments. (Pub. L. 87-70, title VII, § 702, June 30, 1961, 75 Stat. 184; Pub. L. 88-560, title X, § 1001, Sept. 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 806.) AMENDMENTS 1964 Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 88-560, substituted "$75,000,000" for "$50,000,000", and inserted "All funds so appropriated shall remain available until expended." § 1500b. Planning requirements. (a) The Administrator shall enter into contracts to make grants for the acquisition of land under this chapter only if he finds that (1) the proposed use of the land for permanent open space is important to the execution of a comprehensive plan for the urban area meeting criteria he has established for such plans, and (2) a program of comprehensive planning (as defined in section 461(d) of title 40) is being actively carried on for the urban area. (b) In extending financial assistance under this chapter, the Administrator shall take such action as he deems appropriate to assure that local governing bodies are preserving a maximum of open-space land, with a minimum of cost, through the use of existing public land; the use of special tax, zoning, and subdivision provisions; and the continuation of appropriate private use of open-space land through acquisition and leaseback, the acquisition of restrictive easements, and other available means. (Pub. L. 87-70, title VII, § 703, June 30, 1961, 75 Stat. 184.) § 1500c. Conversions to other uses. No open-space land for which a grant has been made under this chapter shall, without the approval of the Administrator, be converted to uses other than those originally approved by him. The Administrator shall approve no conversion of land from open-space use unless he finds that such conversion is essential to the orderly development and growth of the urban area involved and is in accord with the then applicable comprehensive plan, meeting criteria established by him. The Administrator shall approve any such conversion only upon such conditions as he deems necessary to assure the substitution of other open-space land of at least equal fair market value and of as nearly as feasible equivalent usefulness and location. (Pub. L. 87-70, title VII, § 704, June 30, 1961, 75 Stat. 185.) § 1500d. Technical assistance, studies, and publication of information. In order to carry out the purpose of this chapter the Administrator is authorized to provide technical assistance to State and local public bodies and to undertake such studies and publish such information, either directly or by contract, as he shall determine to be desirable. There are authorized to be appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such amounts as may be necessary to provide for such assistance, studies, and publication. Nothing contained in this section shall limit any authority of the Administrator under any other provision of law. (Pub. L. 87-70, title VII, § 705, June 30, 1961, 75 Stat. 185.) § 1500e. Definitions. As used in this chapter (1) The term "open-space land" means any undeveloped or predominantly undeveloped land in an urban area which has value for (A) park and recreational purposes, (B) conservation of land and other natural resources, or (C) historic or scenic purposes. (2) The term "urban area" means any area which is urban in character, including those surrounding areas which, in the judgment of the Administrator, form an economic and socially related region, taking into consideration such factors as present and future population trends and patterns of urban growth, location of transportation facilities and systems, and distribution of industrial, commercial, residential, governmental, institutional, and other activities. (3) The term "State" means any of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam. (Pub. L. 87-70, title VII, § 706, June 30, 1961, 75 Stat. 185.) Chapter 9.-HOUSING OF PERSONS ENGAGED Sec. 1501. 1502. Initiation and development of projects; jurisdiction; acquisition of property; fees of architects, engineers, etc. 1502a. 1503. 1504. 1505. 1506. Repealed. Development of projects by Administration; finan- Funds of Administration. Administration of utilities and utility services; granting of easements. 1507. Temporary prohibition of authorized projects and waivers. 1541. 1542. 1543. 1544. 1545. 1546. 1547. 1548 1549 1550. 1552. Termination of Subchapters II-VII; saving clause. Transfer of funds from other Federal agencies to Administrator. Disposition of moneys from rentals, operation and disposition of property, etc.; availability; establishment of reserves; limitation on, and termination of, reserves. Power of Administrator to manage, convey, etc., housing properties. Utilization of Federal and local agencies and private services; conformity of projects to local planning. Payment of annual sums to local authorities in lieu of taxes. Preservation of local civil and criminal jurisdiction and civil rights. Rules and regulations; standards of safety, convenience, and health. Laborers and mechanics; wages; preference in employment. Separability of provisions. Powers of certain agencies designated to provide temporary shelter. SUBCHAPTER V.-DEFENSE HOUSING AND PUBLIC WORKS FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Sec. 1561. Appropriation for housing of United States employees; administration; disposition of housing. 1562. Appropriations for public works projects; administration. 1563. Advancements to District of Columbia Commissioners for public works; availability; reports to Congress. 1564. Definitions. SUBCHAPTER VI.-HOUSING FOR DISTRESSED FAMILIES OF SERVICEMEN AND VETERANS 1571. Construction of temporary housing facilities; rentals. 1572. Availability of funds. (a) Appropriation; limitation on use; repay- (b) Transfer of surplus housing or facilities (e) Definition of administrative expense. 1573. Definitions. 1574. Repealed. 1575. Relinquishment of Government's rights in temporary housing on campuses or other educational lands. (a) Filing of request; definition. (b) Time of filing request; legal opinion; effect of relinquishment; prompt action. (c) Priority in filling vacancies. 1576. Relinquishment of title to temporary housing to State, county, city, or other public body. SUBCHAPTER VII.-DISPOSAL OF WAR AND VETERANS' HOUSING 1581. Housing disposition. (a) Mandatory transfers. (b) Transfers to provide housing for parents of (c) Requests for relinquishment and transfer. (e) Waiver of removal requirements. (f) Disposition of net revenue and proceeds; transfer charges. (g) Transfers for slum clearance and community redevelopment projects. (h) Transfers of temporary housing of masonry construction. 1582. Temporary housing exempted from provisions of section 1553 of this title. 1583. Redetermination of demountable housing as temporary or permanent. 1584. Removal of all dwelling structures on land under Administrator's control; temporary housing exempted; preference in fulfilling vacancies. 1585. Acquisition of housing sites. (a) Lease, condemnation or purchase; temporary housing. (b) Land rentals. (c) Reserve account; availability of moneys. 1586. Sale of specific housing projects. (a) Conditions precedent. (b) Projects as "low-rent housing." (c) Conditions and requirements of agreements. (d) Disposition of payments. 1587. Disposition of other permanent war housing. (a) Public interest. (b) Preference in sales to individuals. (c) Preference in sales of projects. (d) Equitable selection method for each preference class. (e) Veterans' preference. (1) Terms of sales. (g) Disregard of preferences in certain cases. Sec. 1588. Sale of vacant land to local housing authorities; sale of personal property. 1589. Conveyance of land and nondwelling structures thereon to States for National Guard purposes. 1589a. Extension by President of dates for disposal and other actions relating to housing under this subchapter. 1589b. Establishment of income limitations for occupancy of housing; effect on prior tenants. 1589c. Transfer of certain housing to Indians. 1589d. Undisposed housing. (a) Disposal to highest bidder; rejection of bids; disposal by negotiation. (b) Contracts; time for passage of title; termination of purchaser's rights. 1592d. Administrator's powers with respect to housing, facilities, and services. (a) Planning, acquisition, construction, etc. (b) Condemnation. (c) Return to original owner in certain cases. 1592e. Inter-agency transfer of property; application of rules and regulations. 1592f. Preservation of local civil and criminal jurisdiction, and civil rights; jurisdiction of State courts. 1592g. Payment of annual sums to local authorities in lieu of taxes. 1592h. Conditions and requirements as to contracts; utili zation of existing facilities; disposition of facilities constructed by United States. 15921. Laborers and mechanics. (a) Wages; overtime. (b) Applicability of other laws. (c) Stipulation in loan contracts as to wages; certification. (d) Reports by contractors and subcontractors to Secretary of Labor. (e) Prescription of standards, regulations, and procedures by Secretary of Labor. 1592j. Disposition of moneys derived from rentals, operation, and disposition of property. 1592k. Determination of fair rentals and classes of occupants by Administrator. 15921. Appropriations. 1592m. Transfer of functions and funds in certain cases. 1592n. Definitions. 15920. Powers of Surgeon General of Public Health Service. SUBCHAPTER X.-DEVELOPMENT SITES FOR ISOLATED DEFENSE INSTALLATIONS Sec. 1593-1593d. Repealed. 1593e. Housing of persons displaced by acquisition of property for defense installations or industries. SUBCHAPTER XI.-HOUSING FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL 1594. Contracts for construction. (a) Contract provisions; competitive bids. (c) Acquisition of capital stock of property (d) Opinion as to title to property; guarantee; title search and title insurance. 1594a. Acquisition of military housing financed under Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund and rental housing at military bases. (a) Purchase price. (b) Housing at or near a military installation. (c) Condemnation; procedures; deposit; payment; interest. (d) Occupancy; use, or improvement of property before approval of title. (e) Release of accrual requirements for replacement, taxes, and hazard insurance re engaged in national defense activities" (as that term is used in this subchapter) shall include (i) enlisted men with families, who are in the naval and military service and officers of the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps not above the grade of captain, and officers of the Navy and Coast Guard, not above the grade of lieutenant and employees of the Departments of the Navy, Army, and Air Force who are assigned to duty at naval or military reservations, posts, or bases, and (ii) workers with families, who are engaged or to be engaged in industries connected with and essential to the national defense program. No project shall be developed or assisted for the purposes of this subchapter except with the approval of the President and upon a determination by him that there is an acute shortage of housing in the locality involved which impedes the national defense program. (June 28, 1940, ch. 440, title II, § 201, 54 Stat. 681; Oct. 26, 1942, ch. 626, § 1, 56 Stat. 988; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 4(a), 9, eff. July 27, 1947, 12 F.R. 4981, 61 Stat. 954.) CODIFICATION The Department of the Air Force was inserted to conform to section 207 (a), (f) of act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, 61 Stat. 501, and Secretary of Defense Transfer Orders No. 14, eff. July 1, 1948, and No. 40 [App. B (123)], July 22, 1949. The Department of War was designated the Department of the Army and the title of the Secretary of War was changed to Secretary of the Army by section 205 (a) of such act July 26, 1947. Sections 205 (a) and 207 (a), (f) of act July 26, 1947 were repealed by section 53 of act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 641. Section 1 of act Aug. 10, 1956 enacted "Title 10, Armed Forces", which in sections 3011-3013 and 8011-8013 continued the military Departments of the Army and Air Force under the administrative supervision of a Secretary of the Army and a Secretary of the Air Force, respectively. AMENDMENTS 1942-Act Oct. 26, 1942, struck out parenthesis and the words "excluding officers" and inserted in lieu thereof the words "and officers of the Army and Marine Corps not above the grade of captain, and officers of the Navy and Coast Guard, not above the grade of lieutenant”. TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS All functions of all officers of the Department of the Treasury and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department, were transferred, with certain exceptions, to the Secretary of the Treasury, 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 Reorg. Plan No. 26, §§ 1, 2, eff. July 31, 1950, 15 F. R. 4935, 64 Stat. 1280, set out in note under section 241 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees. The Coast Guard, referred to in this section, is generally a service in the Treasury Department, but such Plan excepted, from the transfer, the functions of the Coast Guard, and of the Commandant thereof, when the Coast Guard is operating as a part of the Navy under sections 1 and 3 of Title 14, Coast Guard. "Public Housing Administration" was substituted for "United States Housing Authority" by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out in note under former section 1403 of this title. Also, see notes under section 1403 for prior transfers of functions. TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PROJECTS AND WAIVERS Temporary prohibition of projects and waivers authorized by this subchapter, see section 1507 of this title. § 1502. Initiation and development of projects; jurisdiction; acquisition of property; fees of architects, engineers, etc. (a) Projects may be initiated under this subchapter by the Department of the Navy or Army or the |