Us Code § 494 - Supervision and control of project

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§ 494. Supervision and control of project

The provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the duties and authority of the Secretary of Defense and the departments and agencies of the Department of Defense as provided in the National Security Act of 1947.

(Mar. 30, 1949, ch. 41, §4, 63 Stat. 18; Aug. 10, 1949, ch. 412, §12(a), 63 Stat. 591.)


Editorial Notes

References in Text

The National Security Act of 1947, referred to in text, is act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, 61 Stat. 495, which is classified principally to chapter 44 (§3001 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

"Department of Defense" substituted in text for "National Military Establishment" on authority of act Aug. 10, 1949, ch. 412, §12(a), 63 Stat. 591.

CHAPTER 19—GUIDED MISSILES

Sec.
501.
Establishment of long-range proving ground for guided missiles and other weapons; jurisdiction of Secretary of the Air Force; use by all Services.
502.
Acquisition of land.
503.
Authorization of appropriations.
504.
Delegation of authority by Secretary of Defense; contributions for support.

        

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