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16 U.S.C. § 554e

Title 16 Chapter 3 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 554e. Employment of workers for emergencies

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after October 21, 1998 , the Forest Service is authorized to employ or otherwise contract with persons at regular rates of pay, as determined by the Service, to perform work occasioned by emergencies such as fires, storms, floods, earthquakes or any other unavoidable cause without regard to Sundays, Federal holidays, and the regular workweek.

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