National Defense Appropriation Act, 1942, act Dec. 17, 1941, ch. 591, 55 Stat. 810, classified to section 222 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, sections 411-419 note of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, section 41 note of Title 24, Hospitals, Asylums and Cemeteries, section 529h of Title 31, Money and Finance, and section 1523 note of this title; and section 201 of the Second Supplemental National Defense Appropriation Act, 1941, as amended, act Sept. 9, 1940, ch. 717, 54 Stat. 875, classified to section 1152 of the Appendix to Title 50, War and National Defense.

AMENDMENTS

1948-Subsec. (a). Act June 11, 1948, added last

proviso.

1946 Subsec. (a). Act Feb. 18, 1946, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a).

Subsecs. (b) and (c). Act Feb. 18, 1946, added subsecs. (b) and (c).

1943-Act July 7, 1943, expanded scope of section and added two provisos at end.

TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

For transfer of functions under subchapter III of this chapter (sections 1531-1534 of this title) from Administrator of General Services and General Service Administration to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, see note set out under section 1532 of this title.

All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by section 103 (a) of act June 30, 1949. Both the Federal Works Agency and the office of Federal Works Administrator were abolished by section 103 (b) of that act. Section 103 is set out as section 630b of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees. Such functions included functions under sections 1531-1534 of this title.

The "Housing and Home Finance Administrator" and the "Housing and Home Finance Agency" were substituted for the "National Housing Administrator" and the "National Housing Agency" wherever appearing by act Apr. 20, 1950. This identical substitution was also made by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3. See note set out under section 1521 of this title.

Functions under this section were transferred to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out in note under section 133y-16 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

Functions of Federal Works Administrator relating to defense housing were consolidated with other agencies into the National Housing Agency during World War II by Ex. Ord. No. 9070.

SUBCHAPTERS II-VII

While this section refers to "subchapters II-VII" of this chapter because of reference, in the original, to "this Act", meaning act Oct. 14, 1940 and set out in such subchapters, apparently functions under sections 1562 and 1563 of this title, which constitute parts of subchapter V of this chapter, are vested in the Administrator of General Services rather than the Housing and Home Finance Administrator. They were not included in the transfers of functions effected by 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, and 1950 Reorg. No. 17.

TERMINATION OF WAR AND EMERGENCIES

Joint Res. July 25, 1947, ch. 327, § 3, 61 Stat. 451, provided that in the interpretation of the proviso of subsec. (c) of this section, the date July 25, 1947, shall be deemed to be the date of termination of any state of war theretofore declared by Congress and of the national emergencies proclaimed by the President on September 8, 1939, and May 27, 1941.

§ 1544. Power of Administrator to manage, convey, etc., housing properties.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, whether relating to the acquisition, handling, or disposal of real or other property by the United

States or to other matters, the Administrator, with respect to any property acquired or constructed under the provisions of subchapters II-VII of this chapter, is authorized by means of Government personnel, selected qualified private agencies, or public agencies (a) to deal with, maintain, operate, administer, and insure; (b) to pursue to final collection by way of compromise or otherwise, all claims arising therefrom; (c) to rent, lease, exchange, sell for cash or credit, and convey the whole or any part of such property and to convey without cost portions thereof to local municipalities for street or other public use: Provided, That any such transaction shall be upon such terms, including the period of any lease, as may be deemed by the Administrator to be in the public interest: Provided further, That the Administrator shall fix fair rentals, on projects developed pursuant to subchapters II-VII of this chapter, which shall be based on the value thereof as determined by him, with power during the emergency, in exceptional cases, to adjust the rent to the income of the persons to be housed, and that rentals to be charged for Army, Air Force, and Navy personnel shall be fixed by the Departments of the Army, Air Force, and Navy: Provided further, That any lease authorized hereunder shall not be subject to the provisions of section 303b of Title 40. As used in this section the term "local municipalities" shall include the District of Columbia. (Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 862, title III, § 304, formerly § 7, 54 Stat. 1127, renumbered June 28, 1941, ch. 260, § 4 (b), 55 Stat. 363, and amended Jan. 21, 1942, ch. 14, § 6, 56 Stat. 12; 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070, § 1, Feb. 24, 1942, 7 F. R. 1529; Apr. 10, 1942, ch. 239, § 2, 56 Stat. 212; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 4 (a), 9, eff. July 27, 1947, 12 F. R. 4981, 61 Stat. 954; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, § 103, 63 Stat. 380; Apr. 20, 1950, ch. 94, title II, § 204, 64 Stat. 73; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, § 1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F. R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1269.)

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(129)], July 29, 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 sections 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 Apr. 10, 1942, added last sentence. Act Jan. 21, 1942, amended second proviso.

TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

For transfer of functions under subchapter III of this chapter (sections 1531-1534 of this title) from Administrator of General Services and General Service Administration to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, see note set out under section 1532 of this title.

All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by section 103 (a) of act June 30, 1949. Both the Federal Works Agency and the office

of Federal Works Administrator were abolished by section 103 (b) of that act. Section 103 is set out as section 630b of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees. Such functions included functions under sections 1531-1534 of this title. Functions under this section were transferred to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3 set out in note under section 133y-16 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

The "Housing and Home Finance Administrator" and the "Housing and Home Finance Agency" were substituted for the "National Housing Administrator" and the "National Housing Agency" wherever appearing by act Apr. 20, 1950. This identical substitution was also made by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3. See note set out under section 1521 of this title.

Functions of Federal Works Administrator relating to defense housing were consolidated with other agencies into the National Housing Agency during World War II by Ex. Ord. No. 9070.

SUBCHAPTERS II-VII

While this section refers to "subchapters II-VII" of this chapter because of reference, in the original, to "this Act" meaning act Oct. 14, 1940, and set out in such subchapters, apparently functions under sections 1562 and 1563 of this title, which constitute parts of subchapter V of this chapter, are vested in the Administrator of General Services rather than the Housing and Home Finance Administrator. They were not included in the transfers of functions effected by 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, and 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17.

CROSS REFERENCES

Occupancy of government housing facilities by members of uniformed services and their dependents, see section 403 (e) of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.

§ 1545. Utilization of Federal and local agencies and private services; conformity of projects to local planning.

In carrying out the provisions of subchapters II— VII of this chapter the Administrator is authorized to utilize and act through the Housing and Home Finance Agency and other Federal agencies and any local public agency, with the consent of such agency, and any funds appropriated pursuant to subchapters II-VII of this chapter shall be available for transfer to any such agency in reimbursement therefor. Nothing in subchapters II-VII of this chapter shall be construed to prevent the Administrator from employing or utilizing the professional services of private persons, firms, or corporations. Consultation shall be had with local public officials and local housing authorities to the end that projects constructed under the provisions of subchapters II-VII of this chapter shall, so far as may be practicable, conform in location and design to local planning and tradition. (Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 862, title III, § 305, formerly § 8, 54 Stat. 1127, renumbered June 28, 1941, ch. 260, § 4 (b), 55 Stat. 363, and amended Jan. 21, 1942, ch. 14, § 7, 56 Stat. 12; 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070, § 1, Feb. 24, 1942, 7 F. R. 1529; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 4 (a), (9), eff. July 27, 1947, 12 F. R. 4981, 61 Stat. 954; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, § 103, 63 Stat. 380; Apr. 20, 1950, ch. 94, title II, § 204, 64 Stat. 73; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, § 1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F. R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1269.)

AMENDMENTS

1942-Act Jan. 21, 1942, added last sentence.

TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

For transfer of functions under subchapter III of this chapter (sections 1531-1534 of this title) from Ad

ministrator of General Services and General Service Administration to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, see note set out under section 1532 of this title.

Functions under this section were transferred to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out in note under section 133y-16 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

The "Housing and Home Finance Administrator" and the "Housing and Home Finance Agency" were substituted for the "National Housing Administrator" and the "National Housing Agency" wherever appearing by act Apr. 20, 1950. This identical substitution was also made by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3. See note set out under section 1521 of this title.

All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by section 103 (a) of act June 30, 1949. Both the Federal Works Agency and the office of Federal Works Administrator were abolished by section 103 (b) of that act. Section 103 is set out as section 630b of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

Functions of Federal Works Administrator relating to defense housing were consolidated with other agencies into the National Housing Agency during World War II by Ex. Ord. No. 9070.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Transfer of functions by act June 30, 1949 effective July 1, 1949, see note set out under section 471 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.

SUBCHAPTERS II-VII

While this section refers to "subchapters II-VII" of this chapter because of reference in the original, to "this Act", meaning act Oct. 14, 1940, and set out in such subchapters, apparently functions under sections 1562 and 1563 of this title, which constitute parts of subchapter V of this chapter, are vested in the Administrator of General Services rather than the Housing and Home Finance Administrator. They were not included in the transfers of functions effected by 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, and 1950 Reorg. Plan No .17.

§ 1546. Payment of annual sums to local authorities in lieu of taxes.

The Administrator shall pay from rentals annual sums in lieu of taxes to any State and/or political subdivision thereof, with respect to any real property acquired and held by him under subchapters II-VII of this chapter, including improvements thereon. The amount so paid for any year upon such property shall approximate the taxes which would be paid to the State and/or subdivision, as the case may be, upon such property if it were not exempt from taxation, with such allowance as may be considered by him to be appropriate for expenditure by the Government for streets, utilities, or other public services to serve such property. As used in this section the term "State" shall include the District of Columbia. (Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 862, title III, § 306, formerly § 9, 54 Stat. 1127, renumbered and amended June 28, 1941, ch. 260, § 4 (b), 55 Stat. 363; Jan. 21, 1942, ch. 14, § 8, 56 Stat. 12; 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070, § 1, Feb. 24, 1942, 7 F. R. 1529; Apr. 10, 1942, ch. 239, § 3 (a), 56 Stat. 212; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 4 (a), 9, eff. July 27, 1947, 12 F. R. 4981, 61 Stat. 954; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, § 103, 63 Stat. 380; Apr. 20, 1950, ch. 94, title II, § 204, 64 Stat. 73; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, § 1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F. R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1269.)

CODIFICATION

Words "including any Territory or possession of the United States" appearing in text prior to amendment by

For transfer of functions under subchapter III of this chapter (sections 1531-1534 of this title) from Administrator of General Services and General Service Administration to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, see note set out under section 1532 of this title.

All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by section 103 (a) of act June 30, 1949. Both the Federal Works Agency and the office of Federal Works Administrator were abolished by section 103 (b) of that act. Section 103 is set out as section 630b of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees. Such functions included functions under sections 1531-1535 of this title.

Functions under this section were transferred to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out in note under section 133y-16 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

The "Housing and Home Finance Administrator" and the "Housing and Home Finance Agency" were substituted for the "National Housing Administrator" and the "National Housing Agency" wherever appearing by act Apr. 20, 1950. This identical substitution was also made by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3. See note set out under section 1521 of this title.

Functions of Federal Works Administrator relating to defense housing were consolidated with other agencies into the National Housing Agency during World War II by Ex. Ord. No. 9070.

SUBCHAPTERS II-VII

While this section refers to "subchapters II-VII" of this chapter because of reference, in the original, to "this Act", meaning act Oct. 14, 1940 and set out in such subchapters, apparently functions under sections 1562 and 1563 of this title, which constitute parts of subchapter V of this chapter, are vested in the Administrator of General Services rather than the Housing and Home Finance Administrator. They were not included in the transfers of functions effected by 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, and 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17.

§ 1547. Preservation of local civil and criminal jurisdiction and civil rights.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the acquisition by the Administrator of any real property pursuant to subchapters II-VII of this chapter shall not deprive any State or political subdivision thereof, including any Territory or possession of the United States, of its civil and criminal jurisdiction in and over such property, or impair the civil rights under the State or local law of the inhabitants on such property. As used in this section the term "State" shall include the District of Columbia. (Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 862, title III, § 307, formerly § 10, 54 Stat. 1128, renumbered and amended June 28, 1941, ch. 260, § 4 (b), 55 Stat. 363; 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070, § 1, Feb. 24, 1942, 7 F. R. 1529; Apr. 10, 1942, ch. 239, § 3 (b), 56 Stat. 212; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 4 (a), 9, eff. July 27, 1947, 12 F. R. 4981, 61 Stat. 954; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, § 103, 63 Stat. 380; Apr. 20, 1950, ch. 94, title II, § 204, 64 Stat. 73; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, § 1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F. R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1269.)

CODIFICATION

Words "including any Territory or possession of the United States" were inserted upon authority of section 4 (b) of act June 28, 1941, which provided that when used in this section the term "'State' includes any Territory or possession of the United States." AMENDMENTS

1942-Act Apr. 10, 1942, added last sentence.

TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

For transfer of functions under subchapter III of this chapter (sections 1531-1534 of this title) from Administrator of General Services and General Services Administration to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, see note set out under section 1532 of this title.

All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by section 103 (a) of act June 30, 1949. Both the Federal Works Agency and the office of Federal Works Administrator were abolished by section 103 (b) of that act. Section 103 is set out as section 630b of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees. Such functions in

cluded functions under sections 1531-1535 of this title. Functions under this section were transferred to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1947 Reorg. Plan Plan No. 3 set out in note under section 133y-16 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

The "Housing and Home Finance Administrator" and the "Housing and Home Finance Agency" were substituted for the "National Housing Administrator" and the "National Housing Agency" wherever appearing by act Apr. 20, 1950. This identical substitution was also made by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3. See note set out under section 1521 of this title.

Functions of Federal Works Administrator relating to defense housing were consolidated with other agencies into the National Housing Agency during World War II by Ex. Ord. No. 9070.

SUBCHAPTERS II-VII

While this section refers to "subchapters II-VII" of this chapter because of reference, in the original, to "this Act", meaning act Oct. 14, 1940 and set out in such subchapters, apparently functions under sections 1562 and 1563 of this title, which constitute parts of subchapter V of this chapter, are vested in the Administrator of General Services rather than the Housing and Home Finance Administrator. They were not included in the transfers of functions effected by 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, and 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17.

§ 1548. Rules and regulations; standards of safety, convenience, and health.

The Administrator is authorized to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of subchapters II-VII of this chapter, and shall establish reasonable standards of safety, convenience, and health. (Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 862, title III, § 308, formerly § 11, 54 Stat. 1128, renumbered June 28, 1941, ch. 260, § 4 (b), 55 Stat. 363, and amended 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070, § 1, Feb. 24, 1942, 7 F. R. 1529; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 4 (a), 9, eff. July 27, 1947, 12 F. R. 4981, 61 Stat. 954; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, § 103, 63 Stat. 380; Apr. 20, 1950, ch. 94, title II, § 204, 64 Stat. 73; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, § 1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F. R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1269.)

TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

For transfer of functions under subchapter III of this chapter (sections 1531-1534 of this title) from Administrator of General Services and General Services Administration to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, see note set out under section 1532 of this title.

All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by section 103 (a) of act June 30, 1949. Both the Federal Works Agency and the office of Federal Works Administrator were abolished by section 103 (b) of that act. Section 103 is set out as section 630b of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees. Such functions included functions under sections 1531-1534 of this title. Functions under this section were transferred to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out in note under section 133y-16 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

The "Housing and Home Finance Administrator" and the "Housing and Home Finance Agency" were substituted for the "National Housing Administrator" and the "National Housing Agency" wherever appearing by act Apr. 20, 1950. This identical substitution was also made by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3. See note set out under section 1521 of this title.

Functions of Federal Works Administrator relating to defense housing were consolidated with other agencies into the National Housing Agency during World War II by Ex. Ord. No. 9070.

SUBCHAPTERS II-VII

While this section refers to "subchapters II-VII” of this chapter because of reference, in the original, to "this Act" meaning act Oct. 14, 1940, and set out in such subchapters, apparently functions under sections 1562 and 1563 of this title, which constitute parts of subchapter V of this chapter, are vested in the Administrator of General Services rather than the Housing and Home Finance Administrator. They were not included in the transfers of functions effected by 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, and 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17.

§ 1549. Laborers and mechanics; wages; preference in employment.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the wages of every laborer and mechanic employed on any construction, repair or demolition work authorized by subchapters II-VII of this chapter shall be computed on a basic day rate of eight hours per day and work in excess of eight hours per day shall be permitted upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight hours per day at not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay. Not less than the prevailing wages shall be paid in the construction of defense housing authorized herein. Preference in such employment shall be given to qualified local residents. (Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 862, title III, § 309, formerly § 12, 54 Stat. 1128, renumbered June 28, 1941, ch. 260, § 4 (b), 55 Stat. 363, and amended Jan. 21, 1942, ch. 14, § 9, 56 Stat. 12; 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070, § 1, Feb. 24, 1942, 7 F. R. 1529; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 4 (a), 9 eff. July 27, 1947, 12 F. R. 4981, 61 Stat. 954; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, § 103, 63 Stat. 380; Apr. 20, 1950, ch. 94, title II, § 204, 64 Stat. 73; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, § 1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F. R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1269.) AMENDMENTS

1942-Act Jan. 21, 1942, added last sentence.

TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

For transfer of functions under subchapter III of this chapter (sections 1531-1534 of this title) from Administrator of General Services and General Services Administration to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, see note set out under section 1532 of this title.

The "Housing and Home Finance Administrator" and the "Housing and Home Finance Agency" were substituted for the "National Housing Administrator" and the "National Housing Agency" wherever appearing by act

Apr. 20, 1950. This identical substitution was also made by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3. See note set out under section 1521 of this title.

All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by section 103 (a) of act June 30, 1949. Both the Federal Works Agency and the office of Federal Works Administrator were abolished by section 103 (b) of that act. Section 103 is set out as section 630b of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees. Such functions included functions under sections 1531-1534 of this title.

Functions under this section were transferred to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out in note under section 133y-16 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

Functions of Federal Works Administrator relating to defense housing were consolidated with other agencies into the National Housing Agency during World War II by Ex. Ord. No. 9070.

SUBCHAPTERS II-VII

While this section refers to "subchapters II-VII" of this chapter because of reference, in the original, to "this Act" meaning act Oct. 14, 1940, and set out in such subchapters, apparently functions under sections 1562 and 1563 of this title, which constitute parts of subchapter V of this chapter, are vested in the Administrator of General Services rather than the Housing and Home Finance Administrator. They were not included in the transfers of functions effected by 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070, § 1, Feb. 24, 1942, 7 F.R. 1529; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, eff. July 27, 1947, 12 F.R. 4981, 61 Stat. 954; and 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17.

§ 1550. Separability of provisions.

If any provision of subchapters II-VII of this chapter, or the application thereof to any persons or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of said subchapters, or application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 862, title III, § 310, formerly § 13, 54 Stat. 1128, renumbered June 28, 1941, ch. 260, § 4 (b), 55 Stat. 363.)

SUBCHAPTERS II-VII

While this section refers to "subchapters II-VII" of this chapter because of reference, in the original, to "this Act" meaning act Oct. 14, 1940, and set out in such subchapters, apparently functions under sections 1562 and 1563 of this title, which constitute parts of subchapter V of this chapter, are vested in the Administrator of General Services rather than the Housing and Home Finance Administrator. They were not included in the transfers of functions effected by 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070, § 1, Feb. 24, 1942, 7 F.R. 1529; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, eff. July 27, 1947, 12 F.R. 4981, 61 Stat. 954; and 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, § 1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1269.

§ 1551. Repealed. Aug. 2, 1954, ch. 649, title VIII, § 802 (b), 68 Stat. 642.

Section, act Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 862, title III, § 311, formerly 14, 54 Stat. 1128, renumbered June 28, 1941, ch. 260, § 4 (b), 55 Stat. 363, which related to reports to Congress, is now covered by section 17010 of Title 12, Banks and Banking.

§ 1552. Powers of certain agencies designated to provide temporary shelter.

Any agency designated by the President to provide temporary shelter under the provisions of Public Law Numbered 9, Seventy-seventh Congress, Public Law Numbered 73, Seventy-seventh Congress, or the Third Supplemental National Defense Appropriations Act, 1942, shall have the same powers with respect to the management, maintenance, operation, and administration of such temporary shelter as are granted

to the Housing and Home Finance Administrator under section 1544 and section 1546 of this title with respect to projects constructed hereunder, and the provisions of section 1547 of this title shall apply to such temporary shelter projects and the occupants thereof. (Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 862, title III, § 312, as added Jan. 21, 1942, ch. 14, § 10, 56 Stat. 13, and amended 1942 Ex. Ord. No. 9070, § 1, Feb. 24, 1942, 7 F. R. 1529; 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 4 (a), 9, eff. July 27, 1947, 12 F. R. 4981, 61 Stat. 954; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, § 103, 63 Stat. 380; Apr. 20, 1950, ch. 94, title II, § 204, 64 Stat. 73; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, § 1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F. R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1269.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

The three laws referred to in this section constitute acts Mar. 1, 1941, ch. 9, 55 Stat. 14; May 24, 1941, ch. 132, 55 Stat. 197; and Dec. 17, 1941, ch. 591, 55 Stat. 810, respectively. Much of those acts was not general and permanent, and was consequently not included in the Code. For distribution of these acts in the Code, see Tables.

TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

For transfer of functions under subchapter III of this chapter (sections 1531-1534 of this title) from Administrator of General Services and General Services Administration to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1950, Reorg. Plan No. 17, see note set out under section 1532 of this title.

Functions under this section were transferred to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out in note under section 133y-16 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

The "Housing and Home Finance Administrator" and the "Housing and Home Finance Agency" were substituted for the "National Housing Administrator" and the "National Housing Agency" wherever appearing by act Apr. 20, 1950. This identical substitution was also made by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3. See note set out under section 1521 of this title.

All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by section 103 (a) of act June 30, 1949. Both the Federal Works Agency and the office of Federal Works Administrator were abolished by section 103 (b) of that act. Section 103 is set out as section 630b of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

Functions of Federal Works Administrator relating to defense housing were consolidated with other agencies into the National Housing Agency during World War II by Ex. Ord. No. 9070.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Transfer of functions by act June 30, 1949, effective July 1, 1949, see note set out under section 471 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.

§ 1553. Removal by Administrator of certain housing of temporary character; exceptions for local communities; report to Congress.

Except as otherwise provided in subchapters IIVII of this chapter, the Administrator shall, as promptly as may be practicable and in the public interest, remove (by demolition or otherwise) all housing under his jurisdiction which is of a temporary character, as determined by him, and constructed under the provisions of this subchapter, Public Law 781, Seventy-sixth Congress, and Public Laws 9, 73, 353, Seventy-seventh Congress. removal shall, in any event, be accomplished not later than July 1, 1954 or by such later date as may be required because of extensions of time in accordance with section 1584 of this title, with the

Such

exception only of such housing as the Administrator, after consultation with local communities, finds is still urgently needed because of a particularly acute housing shortage in the area: Provided, That all such exceptions shall be reexamined annually by the Administrator and that all such exceptions and reexaminations shall be reported to the Congress. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law except provisions of law hereafter enacted expressly in limitation hereof, no Federal statute, or regulation thereunder, shall prohibit or restrict any action or proceeding to recover possession of any housing accommodations for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section or section 1584 of this title. (Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 862, title III, § 313, as added July 7, 1943, ch. 196, § 4, 57 Stat. 388, and amended 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 4 (a), 9, eff. July 27, 1947, 12 F. R. 4981, 61 Stat. 954; June 28, 1948, ch. 688, § 4, 62 Stat. 1064; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, § 103, 63 Stat. 380; Oct. 25, 1949, ch. 729, § 5, 63 Stat. 906; Apr. 20, 1950, ch. 94, title II, §§ 202, 204, 64 Stat. 72; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, § 1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F. R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1269; Ex. Ord. No. 10385, Aug. 18, 1952, 17 F. R. 7525.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

Public Law 781, Seventy-sixth Congress, approved September 9, 1940, referred to in the text, is act Sept. 9, 1940, ch. 717, 54 Stat. 872, an appropriation act, and is not classified to the Code.

Public Laws 9, 73, 353, Seventy-seventh Congress, acts Mar. 1, 1941, ch. 9, 55 Stat. 14; May 24, 1941, ch. 132, 55 Stat. 17; Dec. 17, 1941, ch. 591, 55 Stat. 810; respectively, are appropriation acts and are classified in part as notes under section 1523 of this title.

AMENDMENTS

1950-Act Apr. 20, 1950, substituted "December 31, 1952 * * in the area" for "January 1, 1951, with the exception only of such housing as the Administrator, after consultation with local communities finds is still needed in the interest of orderly demobilization of the war effort," and added last sentence.

1949-Act Oct. 25, 1949, inserted "January 1, 1951" for "January 1, 1950".

1948-Act June 28, 1948, struck out "two years after the President declares that the emergency declared by him on September 8, 1939, has ceased to exist" and inserted in lieu thereof "January 1, 1950."

TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS

For transfer of functions under subchapter III of this chapter (sections 1531-1534 of this title) from Administrator of General Services and General Services Administration to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 17, see note set out under section 1532 of this title.

All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by section 103 (a) of act June 30, 1949. Both the Federal Works Agency and the office of Federal Works Administrator were abolished by section 103 (b) of that act. Section 103 is set out as section 630b of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees. Such functions included functions under sections 1531-1535 of this title. Functions under this section were transferred to Housing and Home Finance Administrator by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out in note under section 133y-16 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

The "Housing and Home Finance Administrator" and the "Housing and Home Finance Agency" were substituted for the "National Housing Administrator" and the "National Housing Agency" wherever appearing by act Apr. 20, 1950. This identical substitution was also made by 1947 Reorg. Plan No. 3.