S 452 · 98th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Public Buildings Act of 1983
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EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Requested from Treasury, GSA, OMB.(1984-01-18)
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Public Buildings Act of 1983 - Title I: General Authorities - Declares that the Administrator of General Services (GSA), acting through the Public Buildings Service, shall have sole authority to acquire, design, construct, lease, manage, maintain, repair, renovate, and assign and reassign space in buildings and sites. Establishes within GSA a Public Buildings Service (Service) to be headed by a Commissioner of Public Buildings. Creates the position of supervising architect to supervise all design activities of the Service. Revokes delegations of Service authority, delegated by the Administrator prior to the enactment of this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to delegate to the head of another Federal agency all or part of his or her authority under this Act with respect to the public building need of that agency. Requires the Administrator to submit an annual report to Congress. Requires the Administrator to collect and maintain information necessary to keep the Congress informed of the conduct of the Service and to manage Service activities. Sets forth the information the Administrator is required to make available. Directs the Administrator to require certification from either th…
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