Public Buildings Authorization Act of 1982

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Public Buildings Authorization Act of 1982 - Prohibits the obligation of any appropriation for a public building without congressional authorization. Requires appropriations for the cost of completion of any public building or the total cost of a lease before construction may commence or a lease be entered. Authorizes appropriations to the Public Buildings Service for FY 1983 with specified amounts earmarked for: (1) the construction, acquisition, renovation of public buildings in specified localities; (2) alteration of leased buildings and lease agreements; (3) planning and preliminary design of projects; (4) real property operations; (5) program direction; and (6) other obligations. Reserves a portion of such funds for unanticipated changes and requires the submission of an explanatory statement on such changes to specified congressional committees before such funds may be obligated. Authorizes the Administrator of the General Services Administration to increase expenditures or decrease the amount of space to be constructed, up to specified limits, if the project costs exceed the estimated maximum cost authorized . Directs the Administrator to report to specified congressional co…