15 USC 278 - Construction and improvement of buildings and facilities

Editorial Notes

References in Text

“Herein”, referred to in subsec. (a), refers to act Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 872, which is classified generally to this chapter.

Amendments

2007—Puspan. L. 110–69 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (span).

1992—Puspan. L. 102–245 substituted “herein.” for “herein: Provided, That no improvement shall be made nor shall any building be constructed under this authority at a cost in excess of $250,000 unless specific provision is made therefor in the appropriation concerned.”

1988—Puspan. L. 100–418 substituted “Institute” for “National Bureau of Standards” wherever appearing.

1980—Puspan. L. 96–461 substituted “$250,000” for $75,000”.

1972—Puspan. L. 92–317 substituted “$75,000” for “$40,000”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 96–461 effective Oct. 1, 1980, see section 11 of Puspan. L. 96–461, set out as an Effective Date note under section 278g of this title.

Facilities for Cold Neutron Research

Puspan. L. 101–162, title I, § 104, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 994, provided that:

“Hereafter, the National Institute of Standards and Technology is authorized to accept contributions of funds, to remain available until expended, from any public or private source to construct a facility for cold neutron research on materials, notwithstanding the limitations contained in 15 U.S.C. 278d.”