CHAPTER 69 —UNION STATION REDEVELOPMENT
SUBCHAPTER I—UNION STATION COMPLEX
SUBCHAPTER II—NATIONAL VISITOR FACILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUBCHAPTER I—UNION STATION COMPLEX
§6901. Definition
In this subchapter, the term "Union Station complex" means real property, air rights, and improvements the Secretary of the Interior leased under sections 101–110 of the National Visitors Center Facilities Act of 1968 (
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6901 | 40:811(a) (last sentence). |
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Sections 101–110 of the National Visitors Center Facilities Act of 1968, referred to in text, are sections 101 to 110 of
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Sale of Air Rights
"(a)
"(b)
"(1) Part of lot 172, square 720.
"(2) Part of lots 172 and 823, square 720.
"(3) Part of lot 811, square 717.
"(c)
"(d)
"(1)
"(2)
Capitol Grounds; Erection of Flagpoles and Improvement of Traffic
§6902. Assignment of right, title, and interest in the Union Station complex to the Secretary of Transportation
The Secretary of Transportation has the right, title, and interest in and to the Union Station complex, including all agreements and leases made under sections 101–110 of the National Visitors Center Facilities Act of 1968 (
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6902 | 40:811(a) (1st, 2d sentences). |
This section is substituted for the text of 40:811(a) (1st, 2d sentences) to eliminate obsolete words.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Sections 101–110 of the National Visitors Center Facilities Act of 1968, referred to in text, are sections 101 to 110 of
§6903. Agreements and contracts
The Secretary of Transportation may make agreements and contracts, except an agreement or contract to sell property rights at the Union Station complex, with a person, a federal, regional, or local agency, or the Architect of the Capitol that the Secretary considers necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6903 | 40:815(d). |
The words "corporations, financial institutions" are omitted as included in "person". The text of 40:815(d) (last sentence) is omitted as obsolete.
§6904. Acquisition, maintenance, and use of property
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6904(a) | 40:816(a)(1). | |
| 6904(b) | 40:816(b). |
In subsection (a), the words "by lease, purchase, or otherwise", "without limitation", and "interests in the nature of" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "Notwithstanding any other provision of law" are omitted as unnecessary.
§6905. Service on board of directors of Union Station Redevelopment Corporation
To further the rehabilitation, redevelopment, and operation of the Union Station complex, the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration may serve as ex officio members of the board of directors of the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6905 | 40:819a. |
The words "or their designees" are omitted because of 49:322(b).
§6906. Union Station Fund
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6906(a) | 40:817(b) (1st sentence). | |
| 6906(b) | 40:817(b) (last sentence words before "and the balance"). | |
| 6906(c) | 40:817(a). | |
| 6906(d) | 40:817(b) (last sentence words after "activities authorized by this part"). |
In subsection (c), the words "without limitation" are omitted as unnecessary.
§6907. Use of other appropriated amounts
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6907(a) | 40:819(c) (1st sentence). | |
| 6907(b) | 40:819(c) (last sentence). |
In subsection (a), the words "
In subsection (b), the words "
§6908. Parking facility
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6908(a) | 40:818(a), (b) (1st, 2d sentences). | |
| 6908(b) | 40:818(b) (last sentence). |
In subsection (a), the text of 40:818(a) and (b) (1st sentence) is omitted as obsolete.
§6909. Supplying steam or chilled water to Union Station complex
The Architect of the Capitol may make agreements with the Secretary of Transportation to furnish steam, chilled water, or both from the Capitol Power Plant to the Union Station complex, at no expense to the legislative branch.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6909 | 40:819(d). |
The words "or his designee or assign" are omitted because of 49:322(b)
§6910. Authorization of appropriations
Amounts necessary to meet lease and other obligations, including maintenance requirements, incurred by the Secretary of the Interior and assigned to the Secretary of Transportation under this subchapter may be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6910 | 40:813(a). |
In this section, the text of 40:813(a) (last sentence) is omitted as obsolete.
SUBCHAPTER II—NATIONAL VISITOR FACILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
§6921. Establishment, composition, and meetings
(a)
(b)
(1)
(A) the Secretary of the Interior;
(B) the Administrator of General Services;
(C) the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution;
(D) the Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission;
(E) the Chairman of the Commission of Fine Arts;
(F) six Members of the Senate, three from each party, to be appointed by the President of the Senate;
(G) six Members of the House of Representatives, three from each party, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and
(H) three individuals appointed by the President, at least two of whom shall not be officers of the Federal Government, and one member of whom shall be a representative of the District of Columbia government.
(2)
(3)
(c)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6921(a) | 40:821 (related to creation). | |
| 6921(b)(1) | 40:822(a) (1st sentence). | |
| 6921(b)(2) | 40:822(a) (3d sentence). | |
| 6921(b)(3) | 40:822(a) (2d sentence). | |
| 6921(c) | 40:822(a) (last sentence). |
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Termination of Advisory Commissions
Advisory commissions established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a commission established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such commission is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a commission established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See
§6922. Duties
(a)
(1) conduct continuing investigations and studies of sites and plans to provide additional facilities and services for visitors and students coming to the Nation's Capital; and
(2) advise the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services on the planning, construction, acquisition, and operation of those visitor facilities.
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6922(a) | 40:821 (related to duties). | |
| 6922(b) | 40:822(c). |
In subsection (a), the text of 40:821(1) is omitted as obsolete because there is no National Visitors Center.
§6923. Compensation and expenses
Members of the National Visitor Facilities Advisory Commission who are not officers or employees of the Federal Government or the government of the District of Columbia are entitled to receive compensation under
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6923 | 40:822(b). |
The words "expenses under
§6924. Reports and recommendations
The National Visitor Facilities Advisory Commission shall report to the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services the results of its studies and investigations. A report recommending additional facilities for visitors shall include the Commission's recommendations as to sites for the facilities to be provided, preliminary plans, specifications, and architectural drawings for the facilities, and the estimated cost of the recommended sites and facilities.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 6924 | 40:823. |
The words "from time to time" are omitted as unnecessary. The word "reviews" is omitted as obsolete because the review is a continuing review of the National Visitors Center and there is no National Visitors Center. The words "site or" are omitted because of 1:1.