Us Code § 297g - Modification of agreements; compromise, waiver or release
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§ 297g. Modification of agreements; compromise, waiver or release
The Secretary may agree to modifications of agreements made under this part, and may compromise, waive, or release any right, title, claim, or demand of the United States arising or acquired under this part.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, §840, formerly §828, as added Pub. L. 88–581, §2, Sept. 4, 1964, 78 Stat. 917; renumbered §840 and amended Pub. L. 94–63, title IX, §941(h)(1), (4)(C), (i)(1), July 29, 1975, 89 Stat. 365; Pub. L. 111–148, title V, §5310(b)(2), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 631.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2010—Pub. L. 111–148 substituted "this part" for "this subpart" in two places.
1975—Pub. L. 94–63, §941(h)(1), (4)(C), substituted "subpart" for "part" in two places and struck out "or loans" after "agreements".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1975 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 94–63 effective July 1, 1975, see section 942 of Pub. L. 94–63, set out as a note under section 297a of this title.
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