Us Code § 621 - Definitions
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§ 621. Definitions
In this subchapter:
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(A) an executive department or independent establishment in the executive branch of the Government; or
(B) a wholly owned Government corporation (other than the United States Postal Service).
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(A) irregularly or intermittently by the accountable Federal agency for program purposes of the Federal agency; or
(B) for program purposes that can be satisfied only with a portion of the property.
(Added Pub. L. 114–318, §3(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1608.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Purpose
Pub. L. 114–318, §2, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1608, provided that: "The purpose of this Act [see section 1 of Pub. L. 114–318, set out as a Short Title of 2016 Amendment note under section 101 of this title] is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Federal Government in managing property of the Federal Government by—
"(1) requiring the United States Postal Service to take appropriate measures to better manage and account for property;
"(2) providing for increased collocation with Postal Service facilities and guidance on Postal Service leasing practices; and
"(3) establishing a Federal Real Property Council to develop guidance on and ensure the implementation of strategies for better managing Federal property."
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