CHAPTER 67—PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE DEVELOPMENT
SUBCHAPTER I—TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS, AUTHORITIES, TITLE, AND INTERESTS
6701.
Transfer of rights and authorities of Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation.
6702.
Transfer and assignment of rights, title, and interests in property.
SUBCHAPTER II—PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE DEVELOPMENT
6712.
Powers of other agencies and instrumentalities in the development area.
6713.
Certification of new construction.
6714.
Relocation services.
6715.
Coordination with District of Columbia.
SUBCHAPTER III—FEDERAL TRIANGLE DEVELOPMENT
6732.
Federal Triangle development area.
6733.
Federal Triangle property.
6734.
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2006—Pub. L. 109–284, §6(20), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1213, substituted "ASSIGNMENT" for "ASSIGMENT" in item for subchapter I.
SUBCHAPTER I—TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS, AUTHORITIES, TITLE, AND INTERESTS
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2006—Pub. L. 109–284, §6(21), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1213, substituted "ASSIGNMENT" for "ASSIGMENT" in heading.
§6701. Transfer of rights and authorities of Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation
(a) In General.—The Administrator of General Services—
(1) may make and perform transactions with an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government, a State, the District of Columbia, or any person as necessary to carry out the trade center plan at the Federal Triangle Project; and
(2) has all the rights and authorities of the former Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation with regard to property transferred from the Corporation to the General Services Administration in fiscal year 1996.
(b) Use of Amounts and Income.—
(1) Activities associated with transferred responsibilities.—The Administrator may use amounts transferred from the Corporation or income earned on Corporation property for activities associated with carrying out the responsibilities of the Corporation transferred to the Administrator. Any income earned after October 1, 1998, shall be deposited to the Federal Buildings Fund to be available for the purposes authorized under this subchapter, notwithstanding section 592(c)(1) of this title.
(2) Excess amounts or income.—Any amounts or income the Administrator considers excess to the amount needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the Corporation transferred to the Administrator shall be applied to any outstanding debt the Corporation incurred when acquiring real estate, except debt associated with the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
(c) Payment to District of Columbia.—With respect to real property transferred from the Corporation to the Administrator under section 6702 of this title, the Administrator shall pay to the District of Columbia government, in the same way as previously paid by the Corporation, an amount equal to the amount of real property tax which would have been payable to the government beginning on the date the Corporation acquired the real property if legal title to the property had been held by a private citizen on that date and during all periods to which that date relates.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1193.)
Historical and Revision Notes
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 6701(a) |
40:872 note (words before 1st proviso). |
Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, §101(f) [title IV, 3d–6th provisos on p. 3009–335], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–335. |
| 6701(b) |
40:872 note (1st, 2d provisos). |
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| |
40:872 note. |
Pub. L. 105–277, §101(h) [title IV, 9th proviso on p. 2681–502], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–502. |
| 6701(c) |
40:872 note (last proviso). |
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| |
40:879(b). |
Pub. L. 92–578, §10(b), Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1274. |
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words "in fiscal year 1997 and thereafter" are omitted as obsolete. In clause (1), the words "leases, contracts or other" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "firm, association, or corporation" are omitted because of the definition of "person" in 1:1.
In subsection (b)(1), the words "notwithstanding any other provision of law" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "That the remaining balances and associated assets and laibilites [sic] of the Pennsylvania Avenue Activities account are hereby transferred to the Federal Buildings Fund to be effective October 1, 1998" are omitted as executed.
In subsection (c), the words "To the extent that the District of Columbia may not suffer undue loss of tax revenue by reason of the provisions of subsection (a) of this section" are omitted as unnecessary.
§6702. Transfer and assignment of rights, title, and interests in property
(a) In General.—
(1) Leases, covenants, agreements, and easements.—As provided in this section, the General Services Administration, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the National Park Service have the rights, title, and interest of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation in and to all leases, covenants, agreements, and easements the Corporation executed before April 1, 1996, in carrying out its powers and duties under the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92–578, 86 Stat. 1266) and the Federal Triangle Development Act (Public Law 100–113, 101 Stat. 735).
(2) Property.—The Administration has the rights, title, and interest of the Corporation in and to all property held in the name of the Corporation, except as provided in subsection (c).
(b) General Services Administration.—
(1) Responsibilities.—The responsibilities of the Corporation transferred to the Administration under subsection (a) include—
(A) the collection of revenue owed the Federal Government as a result of real estate sales or lease agreements made by the Corporation and private parties, including—
(i) the Willard Hotel property on Square 225;
(ii) the Gallery Row project on Square 457;
(iii) the Lansburgh's project on Square 431; and
(iv) the Market Square North project on Square 407;
(B) the collection of sale or lease revenue owed the Government from the sale or lease before April 1, 1996, of two undeveloped sites owned by the Corporation on Squares 457 and 406;
(C) the application of collected revenue to repay Treasury debt the Corporation incurred when acquiring real estate;
(D) performing financial audits for projects in which the Corporation has actual or potential revenue expectation, as identified in subparagraphs (A) and (B), in accordance with procedures described in applicable sale or lease agreements;
(E) the disposition of real estate properties which are or become available for sale and lease or other uses;
(F) payment of benefits in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.) to which persons in the project area squares are entitled as a result of the Corporation's acquisition of real estate; and
(G) carrying out the responsibilities of the Corporation under subchapter III and the Federal Triangle Development Act (Public Law 100–113, 101 Stat. 735), including responsibilities for managing assets and liabilities of the Corporation under subchapter III and the Act.
(2) Powers.—In carrying out the responsibilities of the Corporation transferred under this section, the Administrator of General Services may—
(A) acquire land, improvements, and property by purchase, lease or exchange, and sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any property, as necessary to complete the development plan developed under section 5 of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92–578, 86 Stat. 1269) if a notice of intention to carry out the acquisition or disposal is first transmitted to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and at least 60 days elapse after the date of the transmission;
(B) modify the plan referred to in subparagraph (A) if the modification is first transmitted to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and at least 60 days elapse after the date of the transmission;
(C) maintain any existing Corporation insurance programs;
(D) make and perform transactions with an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government, a State, the District of Columbia, or any person as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the Corporation under subchapter III and the Federal Triangle Development Act (Public Law 100–113, 101 Stat. 735);
(E) request the Council of the District of Columbia to close any alleys necessary for the completion of development in Square 457; and
(F) use all of the amount transferred from the Corporation or income earned on Corporation property to complete any pending development projects.
(c) National Park Service.—
(1) Property.—The National Park Service has the right, title, and interest in and to the property located in the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, including the parks, plazas, sidewalks, special lighting, trees, sculpture, and memorials, depicted on a map entitled "Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Park", dated June 1, 1995, and numbered 840–82441. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the Service.
(2) Responsibilities.—The Service is responsible for management, administration, maintenance, law enforcement, visitor services, resource protection, interpretation, and historic preservation at the Site.
(3) Special events, festivals, concerts, or programs.—The Service may—
(A) make transactions with an agency or instrumentality of the Government, a State, the District of Columbia, or any person as considered necessary or appropriate for the conduct of special events, festivals, concerts, or other art and cultural programs at the Site; or
(B) establish a nonprofit foundation to solicit amounts for those activities.
(4) Jurisdiction of district of columbia.—Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania Avenue and all other roadways from curb to curb remains with the District of Columbia but vendors are not permitted to occupy street space except during temporary special events.
(d) National Capital Planning Commission.—The National Capital Planning Commission is responsible for ensuring that development in the Pennsylvania Avenue area is carried out in accordance with the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Plan—1974.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1194.)
Amendment Not Shown in Text
Subsection (c)(1) of this section was derived from section 313(d)(1) of title III of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996 (as enacted by section 101(c) of Pub. L. 104–134), set out as a note under section 872 of the former Appendix to this title, which was amended by Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, §7116(k)(1), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1203. For applicability of that amendment to this section, see section 5(b)(3) of Pub. L. 107–217, set out as a Legislative Purpose and Construction note preceding section 101 of this title. Section 313(d)(1) of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996, as enacted by Pub. L. 104–134, was amended by substituting "map entitled 'Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site', dated August 25, 2008, and numbered 840–82441B" for "map entitled 'Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Park', dated June 1, 1995, and numbered 840–82441".
Historical and Revision Notes
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 6702 |
40:872 note. |
Pub. L. 104–134, title I, §101(c) [title III, §313(a)–(e)], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–198, renumbered as title I by Pub. L. 104–140, §1(a), May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327. |
Subsection (a) is substituted for section 313(a) of title III of section 101(c) of the Act of April 26, 1996, to eliminate obsolete words.
In subsection (a)(2), the words "both real and personal" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b)(1)(A), before subclause (i), the words "with respect to the following projects" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b)(1)(F), the word "Acquisition" is substituted for "Acquisitions" to correct an error in the source provision.
In subsections (b)(2)(D) and (c)(3)(A), the words "firm, association, or corporation" are omitted because of the definition of "person" in 1:1.
In subsection (b)(2)(D), the words "leases, contracts, or other" are omitted as unnecessary.
Subsection (c)(1) is substituted for section 313(d)(1) of title III of section 101(c) of the Act of April 26, 1996, to eliminate obsolete words.
In subsection (c)(3)(A), the words "contracts, cooperative agreements, or other" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (d), the words "Notwithstanding any other provision of law" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "commencing April 1, 1996" are omitted as obsolete. The words "or its successor" and "or redevelopment" are omitted as unnecessary.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is Pub. L. 92–578, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1266, which was classified to chapter 19 (§871 et seq.) of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, prior to repeal and reenactment as section 6701 of this title and subchapter II of this chapter by Pub. L. 107–217, §§1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1304. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Section 5 of the Act was classified to section 874 of former Title 40 prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–217.
The Federal Triangle Development Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1), (b)(1)(G), and (2)(D), is Pub. L. 100–113, Aug. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 735, which was classified to chapter 22 (§1101 et seq.) of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, prior to repeal, omission, and reenactment as subchapter III of this chapter by Pub. L. 107–217, §§1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1304. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(F), is Pub. L. 91–646, Jan. 2, 1971, 84 Stat. 1894, which is classified principally to chapter 61 (§4601 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4601 of Title 42 and Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name
Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, §7116(k)(2), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1204, provided that: "Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Park shall be deemed to be a reference to the 'Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site'."
SUBCHAPTER II—PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE DEVELOPMENT
§6711. Definition
In this subchapter, the term "development area" means the area to be developed, maintained, and used in accordance with this subchapter and the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92–578, 86 Stat. 1266) and is the area bounded as follows:
Beginning at a point on the southwest corner of the intersection of Fifteenth Street and E Street Northwest;
thence proceeding east along the southern side of E Street to the southwest corner of the intersection of Thirteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest;
thence southeast along the southern side of Pennsylvania Avenue to a point being the southeast corner of the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Third Street Northwest;
thence north along the eastern side of Third Street to the northeast corner of the intersection of C Street and Third Street Northwest;
thence west along the northern side of C Street to the northeast corner of the intersection of C Street and Sixth Street Northwest;
thence north along the eastern side of Sixth Street to the northeast corner of the intersection of E Street and Sixth Street Northwest;
thence west along the northern side of E Street to the northeast corner of the intersection of E Street and Seventh Street Northwest;
thence north along the eastern side of Seventh Street to the northeast corner of the intersection of Seventh Street and F Street Northwest;
thence west along the northern side of F Street to the northwest corner of the intersection of F Street and Ninth Street Northwest;
thence south along the western side of Ninth Street to the northwest corner of the intersection of Ninth Street and E Street Northwest;
thence west along the northern side of E Street to the northeast corner of the intersection of E Street and Thirteenth Street Northwest;
thence north along the eastern side of Thirteenth Street to the northeast corner of the intersection of F Street and Thirteenth Street Northwest;
thence west along the northern side of F Street to the northwest corner of the intersection of F Street and Fifteenth Street Northwest;
thence north along the western side of Fifteenth Street to the northwest corner of the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Fifteenth Street Northwest;
thence west along the southern side of Pennsylvania Avenue to the southeast corner of the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and East Executive Avenue Northwest;
thence south along the eastern side of East Executive Avenue to the intersection of South Executive Place and E Street Northwest;
thence east along the southern side of E Street to the point of beginning.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1196.)
The text of 40:871(a)–(e) is omitted as obsolete.
The words "being the southwest corner of the intersection of Fifteenth Street and E Street Northwest" are omitted as unnecessary.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 92–578, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1266, which was classified to chapter 19 (§871 et seq.) of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, prior to repeal and reenactment as section 6701 of this title and this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–217, §§1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1304. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
§6712. Powers of other agencies and instrumentalities in the development area
This subchapter and the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92–578, 86 Stat. 1266) do not preclude other agencies or instrumentalities of the Federal Government or of the District of Columbia from exercising any lawful powers in the development area consistent with the development plan described in section 5(a) of the Act (86 Stat. 1269) or the provisions and purposes of this subchapter and the Act. However, the agency or instrumentality shall not release, modify, or depart from any feature or detail of the development plan without the prior approval of the Administrator of General Services.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1197.)
In this subchapter, the words "Administrator of General Services" are substituted for "Corporation" to reflect the transfer of the responsibilities of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation. See section 6702 of the revised title.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 92–578, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1266, which was classified to chapter 19 (§871 et seq.) of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, prior to repeal and reenactment as section 6701 of this title and this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–217, §§1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1304. Section 5(a) of the Act was classified to section 874(a) of former Title 40 prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–217. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
§6713. Certification of new construction
New construction (including substantial remodeling, conversion, rebuilding, enlargement, extension, or major structural improvement of existing building, but not including ordinary maintenance or remodeling or changes necessary to continue occupancy) shall not be authorized or conducted within the development area except on prior certification by the Administrator of General Services that the construction is, or may reasonably be expected to be, consistent with the carrying out of the development plan described in section 5(a) of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92–578, 86 Stat. 1269).
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1197.)
The words "After October 1, 1974" and the text of 40:876(b) (proviso) are omitted as obsolete.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Section 5(a) of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972, referred to in text, was classified to section 874(a) of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–217, §6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1304.
§6714. Relocation services
(a) Use of District of Columbia Government.—The Administrator of General Services may use the services of the District of Columbia government in the administration of a relocation program pursuant to the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.). The Administrator shall reimburse the government for the cost of the services.
(b) Coordination of Relocation Programs.—All relocation services performed by or on behalf of the Administrator shall be coordinated with the District of Columbia's central relocation programs.
(c) Preferential Rights of Displaced Owners and Tenants.—An owner or tenant of real property whose residence or business is terminated as a result of acquisitions made pursuant to this subchapter or the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92–578, 86 Stat. 1266) shall be granted a preferential right to lease or purchase from the Administrator similar real property as may become available for a similar use. The preferential right is limited to the parties in interest and is not transferable or assignable.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1197.)
In subsection (c), the words "retail, wholesale, service or other" and "or its agent" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "upon implementation of the development plan" are omitted as obsolete.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 91–646, Jan. 2, 1971, 84 Stat. 1894, which is classified principally to chapter 61 (§4601 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4601 of Title 42 and Tables.
The Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 92–578, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1266, which was classified to chapter 19 (§871 et seq.) of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, prior to repeal and reenactment as section 6701 of this title and this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–217, §§1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1304. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
§6715. Coordination with District of Columbia
(a) Local Needs, Initiative, and Participation.—In carrying out the purposes of this subchapter and the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (Public Law 92–578, 86 Stat. 1266), the Administrator of General Services shall—
(1) consult and cooperate with District of Columbia officials and community leaders at the earliest practicable time;
(2) give primary consideration to local needs and desires and to local and regional goals and policies as expressed in urban renewal, community renewal, and comprehensive land use plans and regional plans; and
(3) foster local initiative and participation in connection with the planning and development of projects.
(b) Compliance With Local Requirements.—To the extent the Administrator constructs, rehabilitates, alters, or improves any project under this subchapter, the Administrator shall comply with all District of Columbia laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations. Section 8722(d) of this title applies to all construction, rehabilitation, alteration, and improvement of all buildings by the Administrator under this subchapter. Construction, rehabilitation, alteration, and improvement of any project by non-Federal Government sources is subject to the District of Columbia Official Code and zoning regulations.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1198.)
In subsection (b), the word "reconstructing" is omitted as unnecessary.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 92–578, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1266, which was classified to chapter 19 (§871 et seq.) of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, prior to repeal and reenactment as section 6701 of this title and this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–217, §§1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1304. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
§6716. Reports
(a) Reports to President and Congress.—The Administrator of General Services shall transmit comprehensive and detailed reports of the Administrator's operations, activities, and accomplishments under this subchapter to the President and Congress. The Administrator shall transmit a report to the President each January and to the President and Congress at other times that the Administrator considers desirable.
(b) Protection and Enhancement of Significant Historic and Architectural Values.—A report under subsection (a) shall include a detailed discussion of the actions the Administrator has taken in the reporting period to protect and enhance the significant historic and architectural values of structures within the boundaries of the Administrator's jurisdiction under this subchapter and shall indicate similar actions the Administrator plans to take and issues the Administrator anticipates dealing with during the upcoming fiscal year related to historic and architectural preservation. The report shall indicate the degree to which public concern has been considered and incorporated into decisions the Administrator made relative to historic and architectural preservation.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1198.)
Historical and Revision Notes
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 6716(a) |
40:880(a). |
Pub. L. 92–578, §11(a), Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1274; Pub. L. 98–141, §8(d), Oct. 31, 1983, 97 Stat. 910. |
| |
40:880(b). |
Pub. L. 92–578, §11(b), (c), as added Pub. L. 98–141, §8(d), Oct. 31, 1983, 97 Stat. 910. |
| 6716(b) |
40:880(c). |
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In subsection (a), the text of 40:880(b) is omitted as obsolete. The requirement that a report be transmitted to Congress each January is eliminated pursuant to section 3003 of the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 (31 U.S.C. 1113 note). See, also, page 205 of House Document No. 103–7.
SUBCHAPTER III—FEDERAL TRIANGLE DEVELOPMENT
§6731. Definitions
In this subchapter—
(1) Federal triangle development area.—The term "Federal Triangle development area" means the area bounded as follows:
Beginning at a point on the southwest corner of the intersection of Fourteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue (formerly E Street), Northwest;
thence south along the western side of Fourteenth Street to the northwest corner of the intersection of Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue, Northwest;
thence east along the northern side of Constitution Avenue to the northeast corner of the intersection of Twelfth Street and Constitution Avenue, Northwest;
thence north along the eastern side of Twelfth Street and Constitution Avenue, Northwest;
thence north along the eastern side of Twelfth Street to the southeast corner of the intersection of Twelfth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest;
thence west along the southern side of Pennsylvania Avenue to the point of beginning.
(2) Federal triangle property.—The term "Federal Triangle property" means—
(A) the property owned by the Federal Government in the District of Columbia, known as the "Great Plaza" site, which consists of squares 256, 257, 258, parts of squares 259 and 260, and adjacent closed rights-of-way as shown on plate IV of the King Plats of 1803 located in the Office of the Surveyor of the District of Columbia; and
(B) except for purposes of section 6733(a) of this title, any property the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation acquired under section 3(b) of the Federal Triangle Development Act (Public Law 100–113, 101 Stat. 736).
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1198.)
In this section, the text of 40:1109(1)–(3) is omitted as unnecessary because the complete names of the Administrator of General Services, International Cultural and Trade Center Commission, and Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation are used the first time the terms appear in a section.
In paragraph (1), the words "being the southwest corner of the intersection of Fourteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue (formerly E Street), Northwest" are omitted as unnecessary.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Section 3(b) of the Federal Triangle Development Act, referred to in par. (2)(B), was classified to section 1102(b) of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–217, §6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1304.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Designation of Daniel Patrick Moynihan Place
Pub. L. 106–567, title III, §310, Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2841, designated as "Daniel Patrick Moynihan Place" a parcel of land located in Woodrow Wilson Plaza in the northwest quadrant of Washington, District of Columbia, directed the Administrator of General Services to erect appropriate gateways or other markers to denote that place, and provided that any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to that parcel of land was to be deemed to be a reference to Daniel Patrick Moynihan Place.
Designation of Woodrow Wilson Plaza
Pub. L. 103–284, Aug. 1, 1994, 108 Stat. 1448, provided: "That the plaza to be constructed on the Federal Triangle property in Washington, DC as part of the development of such site pursuant to the Federal Triangle Development Act (Public Law 100–113) [now 40 U.S.C. 6731 et seq.] shall be known and designated as the 'Woodrow Wilson Plaza'."
Designation of Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
Pub. L. 100–113, §9, Aug. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 746, provided that:
"(a) The Departmental Auditorium, located on the Federal Triangle between the Custom Service building and Interstate Commerce Commission building on Constitution Avenue, shall on and after August 21, 1987, be known and designated as the 'Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium'.
"(b) Any reference in any law, regulation, document, record, map or other paper of the United States to the auditorium referred to in subsection (a) of this section is deemed to be a reference to the 'Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium'."
§6732. Federal Triangle development area
The Federal Triangle development area is deemed to be part of the development area described in section 6711 of this title. The Administrator of General Services has the same authority over the Federal Triangle development area as over the development area described in section 6711.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1199.)
The words "For purposes of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 (other than section 5)" are omitted as unnecessary and obsolete. The words "Administrator of General Services" are substituted for "Corporation" to reflect the transfer of the responsibilities of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation. See section 6702 of the revised title.
§6733. Federal Triangle property
(a) Title.—Title to the Federal Triangle property reverts to the Administrator of General Services not later than the date on which ownership of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center vests in the Federal Government.
(b) Nonapplicability of Certain Laws.—
(1) Building permits and inspection.—For purposes of development of the Federal Triangle property, the person selected to develop the property is not subject to any state or local law relating to building permits and inspection.
(2) Taxes and assessments.—The property and improvements to the property are not subject to real and personal property taxation or to special assessments.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1199.)
In subsection (a), the words "at such time as the Administrator and the Corporation agree but" are omitted as obsolete. The Corporation transferred its rights, title, and interest in all property to the General Services Administration on April 1, 1996. The words "Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center" are substituted for "building to be constructed on such property under section 1104 of this title" because of section 2 of the Act of December 22, 1995 (Public Law 104–68, 109 Stat. 766).
§6734. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
(a) Establishment and Designation.—The building constructed on the Federal Triangle property shall be known and designated as the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
(b) Title.—The person selected to develop the Federal Triangle property may own the Building for not more than 35 years from the date construction of the Building began. The title to the Building shall be in the Administrator of General Services from the date title to the Federal Triangle property reverts to the Administrator.
(c) Limitations.—
(1) Size of building.—The Building (including parking facilities) may not exceed 3,100,000 gross square feet in size.
(2) Height of building.—The height of the Building shall be compatible with the height of surrounding Federal Government buildings.
(3) Design.—The Building shall—
(A) be designed in harmony with historical and Government buildings in the vicinity;
(B) reflect the symbolic importance and historic character of Pennsylvania Avenue and the Nation's Capital; and
(C) represent the dignity and stability of the Government.
(d) Construction Standards.—The Building shall meet all standards applicable to construction of a federal building.
(e) Accounting System.—The Administrator shall maintain an accounting system for operation and maintenance of the Building which will allow accurate projections of the dates and cost of major repairs, improvements, reconstructions, and replacements of the Building and other capital expenditures on the Building. The Administrator shall act as necessary to ensure that amounts are available to cover the projected cost and expenditures.
(f) Lease of Building.—
(1) Lease agreement.—Under an agreement with the person selected to construct the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, the Administrator shall lease the Building for federal office space and the international cultural and trade center space.
(2) Minimum requirements of lease agreement.—The agreement includes at a minimum the following:
(A) Limit on length of lease.—The Administrator will lease the Building for the period of time that the person selected to construct the Building owns the Building.
(B) Rental rate.—The rental rate per square foot of occupiable space for all space in the Building will be in the best interest of the Government and will carry out the objectives of this subchapter and the Federal Triangle Development Act (Public Law 100–113, 101 Stat. 735). The aggregate rental rate for all space in the Building shall produce an amount at least equal to the amount necessary to amortize the cost of development of the Federal Triangle property over the life of the lease.
(C) Obligation of amounts.—Obligation of amounts from the Federal Building Fund shall only be made on an annual basis to meet lease payments.
(3) Authorization to obligate amounts.—Amounts may be obligated as described in paragraph (2)(C).
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1199.)
Historical and Revision Notes
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 6734(a) |
40:1101 note. |
Pub. L 104–68, §1, Dec. 22, 1995, 109 Stat. 766. |
| 6734(b) |
40:1102(a)(2) (last sentence). |
Pub. L. 100–113, §§3(a)(2) (last sentence), 4(b), 5(b)(2)(B), (d), 6, Aug. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 736, 737, 739, 740. |
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40:1104(b)(2)(B). |
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| 6734(c) |
40:1103(b). |
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| 6734(d) |
40:1104(d). |
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| 6734(e) |
40:1105(c). |
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| 6734(f)(1) |
40:1105(a). |
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| 6734(f)(2) |
40:1105(b). |
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| 6734(f)(3) |
40:1105(d). |
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In subsection (b), the words "Ownership of such property and building will be by the United States" in 40:1104(b)(2)(B) are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (d), the text of 40:1104(d) (last sentence) is omitted as obsolete.
Subsection (f)(1) is substituted for 40:1105(a) to eliminate obsolete words.
In subsection (f)(2), the text of 40:1105(b)(4) is omitted as obsolete.
Subsection (f)(3) is substituted for 40:1105(d) to eliminate unnecessary words.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Federal Triangle Development Act, referred to in subsec. (f)(2)(B), is Pub. L. 100–113, Aug. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 735, which was classified to chapter 22 (§1101 et seq.) of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, prior to repeal, omission, and reenactment as this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–217, §§1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1304. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Reference to Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Pub. L. 104–68, §2, Dec. 22, 1995, 109 Stat. 766, provided that: "Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the building referred to in section 1 [now 40 U.S.C. 6734(a)] shall be deemed to be a reference to the 'Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center'."