US Code

Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

10 U.S.C. § 9804

Salvage claims by United States

(a)
The Secretary of the Air Force may settle, or compromise, and receive payment of a claim by the United States for salvage services performed by the Department of the Air Force. Amounts received under this section shall be covered into the Treasury.
(b)
In any case where the amount to be received by the United States is not more than $10,000, the Secretary of the Air Force may delegate his authority under subsection (a) to any person designated by him.

Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041 70A Stat. 592 Pub. L. 92–417, § 1(8)86 Stat. 655 (, ; , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

9804

10:1863.

Oct. 20, 1951, ch. 524, § 3, 65 Stat. 573.

section 9801 of this titlesection 9803 of this titleThe words “under this section” are substituted for the words “for salvage services rendered”. The words “consider, ascertain, adjust, determine” are omitted as covered by the word “settle”, as defined in . The words “and receive payment of” are inserted for clarity and to conform to . The words “as miscellaneous receipts” are omitted as surplusage.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 92–4171972— designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), and in subsec. (a) as so designated, eliminated the requirement that the Secretary of the Air Force discharge his functions under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, and added subsec. (b).