§4835. Reports of survey
(a) Under such regulations as the Secretary of the Army may prescribe, any officer of the Army or any civilian employee of the Department of the Army designated by him may act upon reports of surveys and vouchers pertaining to the loss, spoilage, unserviceability, unsuitability, or destruction of or damage to property of the United States under the control of the Department of the Army.
(b) Action taken under subsection (a) is final, except that action holding a person pecuniarily liable for loss, spoilage, destruction, or damage is not final until approved by the Secretary or the Secretary's designee. The Secretary may designate officers of the Army or civilian employees of the Department of the Army to approve such action.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041,
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4835(a)
4835(b) |
10:1304 (less 16 words before proviso, and less proviso). 10:1304 (16 words before proviso and proviso). |
Oct. 30, 1941, ch. 465, |
In subsection (b), the words "or concern" are omitted as covered by the definition of "person", in section 1 of title 1. The words "branch, office" are omitted, since a branch or office could not take the action required.
Amendments
1993-Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b).