Title 40 — Public Buildings, Property, and Works
446 sections across 44 chapters.
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Ch. 1— Application to division C (except sections 330211 sections
- § 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
Ch. 3— Administrator and Deputy Administrator2 inactive9 sections
- § 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 D, title V, § 518(c)(1) , Mar. 11, 2009 , 123 Stat. 665 ]Repealed
- § 313Tests of materials
- § 321Acquisition Services Fund
- § 322Repealed. Pub. L. 109–313, § 3(h)(1) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1736 ]Repealed
- § 323Consumer Information Center Fund 1 1 So in original. Probably should be “Federal Citizen Services Fund”.
Ch. 5— Services for executive agencies66 sections
- § 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
- § 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
- § 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
Ch. 7— Administrative5 sections
Ch. 9— Acquisition and use5 sections
Ch. 11— Policy4 sections
Ch. 13— Charge of property transferred to the Federal Government15 sections
- § 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
Ch. 31— Public buildings under control of Administrator of General S34 sections
- § 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
Ch. 33— Prohibition on construction of buildings except by Administr18 sections
- § 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
- § 3313Use of energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs
- § 3314Baby changing facilities in restrooms
- § 3315Delegation
- § 3316Report to Congress
- § 3317Certain authority not affected
- § 3318Lactation room in public buildings
Ch. 35— Planned public works5 sections
Ch. 37— Definition and application8 sections
- § 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
Ch. 51— Definition9 sections
- § 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
Ch. 61— Regulations16 sections
- § 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
Ch. 63— Definition7 sections
Ch. 65— Definition7 sections
Ch. 67— Transfer of rights and authorities of Pennsylvania Avenue De12 sections
- § 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
Ch. 69— Definition14 sections
- § 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
Ch. 81— Supervision of public buildings and grounds in District of C24 sections
- § 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
Ch. 83— Definition4 sections
Ch. 85— National Capital Service Area2 sections
Ch. 87— National Capital Planning Commission17 sections
- § 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
Ch. 89— National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission9 sections
- § 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
Ch. 91— Duties4 sections
Ch. 93— Maintenance and administration4 sections
Ch. 95— Chief of Engineers7 sections
Ch. 111— Sense of Congress3 sections
Ch. 113— Responsibility of Director1 inactive13 sections
- § 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 ]Repealed
Ch. 115— Authority to conduct pilot program2 inactive5 sections
- § 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 ]Repealed
- § 11522Repealed. Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, § 825(b)(1) , Dec. 2, 2002 , 116 Stat. 2615 ]Repealed
Ch. 117— Identification of excess and surplus computer equipment1 inactive3 sections
Ch. 141— Findings and purposes2 sections
Ch. 143— Decisions12 sections
- § 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
Ch. 145— Appalachian development highway system16 sections
- § 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
- § 14521Required level of expenditure
- § 14522Consent of States
- § 14523Program implementation
- § 14524Program development criteria
- § 14525State development planning process
- § 14526Distressed, at-risk, and economically strong counties
Ch. 147— Applicable labor standards4 sections
Ch. 151— Definitions1 section
Ch. 153— Decisions8 sections
Ch. 155— Economic and infrastructure development grants6 sections
Ch. 157— Consent of States9 sections
- § 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
- § 15751Authorization of appropriations
Ch. 171— Prohibition on acquisition or purchase of motor vehicles by 3 sections
Ch. 173— Compliance9 sections
- § 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
Ch. 175— Monitoring system10 sections
Ch. 177— Transfer of Government-owned long-lines communication facili8 sections
- § 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