Us Code § 14 - Acquisition of land; cooperation with other agencies
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§ 14. Acquisition of land; cooperation with other agencies
For the purpose of sections 13 to 16 of this title the Secretary, acting through the United States Bureau of Mines, is authorized to acquire land and interests therein, and to accept in the name of the United States donations of any property, real or personal, and to utilize voluntary or uncompensated services at such laboratory. The Secretary is authorized and directed to cooperate with other departments or agencies of the Federal Government, States, and State agencies and institutions, counties, municipalities, business or other organizations, corporations, associations, universities, scientific societies, and individuals, upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe.
(Dec. 18, 1942, ch. 764, §2, 56 Stat. 1057.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Transfer of Functions
For provisions relating to closure and transfer of functions of the United States Bureau of Mines, see note set out under section 1 of this title.
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