Us Code § 338 - to 338g. Omitted
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§ 338. to 338g. Omitted
Editorial Notes
Codification
Sections 338 to 338g, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.
Section 338, acts Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §1, 70 Stat. 888; Apr. 20, 1957, Pub. L. 85–16, 71 Stat. 14; July 6, 1959, Pub. L. 86–78, §1(1), 73 Stat. 161, established Alaska International Rail and Highway Commission, set out its size and structure, appointment of its members, and selection of chairman and vice chairman, and authorized appointment of an Army officer to Commission.
Section 338a, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §2, 70 Stat. 888, set out duties of Commission.
Section 338b, acts Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §3, 70 Stat. 888; Aug. 8, 1958, Pub. L. 85–601, §1(a), 72 Stat. 524, authorized Commission to cooperate with Canada in carrying out its functions.
Section 338c, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §4, 70 Stat. 889, set out powers of Commission to conduct hearings, administer oaths and affirmations, employ experts, utilize facilities, information, and personnel of other federal departments and agencies, and use information contained in certain named surveys and plans.
Section 338d, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §5, 70 Stat. 889, authorized Commission to delegate its powers and duties, other than duty of submitting reports and making recommendations to Congress.
Section 338e, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §6, 70 Stat. 889, provided for reimbursement of Commission members for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses although it expressly called for service by Commission members without compensation.
Section 338f, acts Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §7, 70 Stat. 889; Aug. 8, 1958, Pub. L. 85–601, §1(b), 72 Stat. 524; July 6, 1959, Pub. L. 86–78, §1(2), 73 Stat. 161, required Commission to make certain reports and recommendations and called for termination of Commission after submission of its final report.
Section 338g, act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, §8, 70 Stat. 889; Aug. 8, 1958, Pub. L. 85–601, §1(c), 72 Stat. 525, authorized making of appropriations to enable Commission to carry out its functions.
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