§611. Continuing investigation and survey of public buildings

(a) Authorization of Administrator

The Administrator is authorized and directed to make a continuing investigation and survey of the public buildings needs of the Federal Government in order that he may carry out his duties under this chapter, and to submit to Congress prospectuses of proposed projects in accordance with section 606(a) of this title.

(b) Cooperation with Federal agencies

In carrying out his duties under this chapter the Administrator shall cooperate with all Federal agencies in order to keep informed of their needs, shall advise each such agency of his program with respect to such agency, and may request the cooperation and assistance of each Federal agency in carrying out his duties under this chapter. Each Federal agency shall cooperate with, advise, and assist the Administrator in carrying out his duties under this chapter as determined necessary by the Administrator to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(c) Request for identification of existing buildings of historical, architectural, and cultural significance

Whenever the Administrator undertakes a survey of the public buildings needs of the Federal Government within a geographical area, he shall request that, within sixty days, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation established by title II of the Act of October 15, 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470i), identify any existing buildings within such geographical area that (1) are of historic, architectural, or cultural significance (as defined in section 612a of this title) and (2) would be suitable, whether or not in need of repair, alteration, or addition, for acquisition or purchase to meet the public buildings needs of the Federal Government.

(d) Construction and acquisition of public buildings with due regard to comparative urgency of need

The Administrator in carrying out his duties under this chapter shall provide for the construction and acquisition of public buildings equitably throughout the United States with due regard to the comparative urgency of the need for each particular building. In developing plans for such new buildings, the Administrator shall give due consideration to excellence of architecture and design.

( Pub. L. 86–249, §12, Sept. 9, 1959, 73 Stat. 482 ; Pub. L. 92–313, §2(2), (3), June 16, 1972, 86 Stat. 216 , 217; Pub. L. 94–541, title I, §103(3), Oct. 18, 1976, 90 Stat. 2506 .)

References in Text

Act of October 15, 1966, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 89–665, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 915 , as amended, known as the National Historic Preservation Act. Title II of the Act is classified generally to sections 470i to 470v of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 470 of Title 16 and Tables.

Codification

Section consists of subsecs. (a) to (d) of section 12 of Pub. L. 86–249. Subsec. (e) of Pub. L. 86–249 (formerly subsec. (d) and redesignated (e) by section 103(3) of Pub. L. 94–541) amended section 490(h)(1) of this title.

Amendments

1976-Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 94–541 added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d).

1972-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 92–313, §2(2), struck out "as he determines necessary," after "this chapter, and,".

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 92–313, §2(3), inserted provisions relating to development of plans for new buildings by the Administrator.

Effective Date of 1972 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 92–313 effective June 16, 1972, see section 11 of Pub. L. 92–313, set out as a note under section 603 of this title.

Termination of Advisory Councils

Advisory councils in existence on Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period following Jan. 5, 1973, unless, in the case of a council established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such council is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a council established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See sections 3(2) and 14 of Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770 , 776, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

Issuance of Regulations Pursuant to Public Buildings Amendments of 1972; Approval of Rates for Space and Services Furnished

Administrator to issue and coordinate regulations with Office of Management and Budget and Director of such Office to approve rates for space and services furnished, see section 7 of Pub. L. 92–313, set out as a note under section 603 of this title.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 606 of this title.