Section text and notes
Editorial Notes
Codification
Sections 338 to 338g, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.
Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, § 1 70 Stat. 888 Pub. L. 85–1671 Stat. 14 Pub. L. 86–78, § 1(1)73 Stat. 161 Section 338, acts , ; , , ; , , , established Alaska International Rail and Highway Commission, set out its size and structure, appointment of its members, and selection of chairman and vice chairman, and authorized appointment of an Army officer to Commission.
act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, § 2 70 Stat. 888 Section 338a, , , set out duties of Commission.
Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, § 3 70 Stat. 888 Pub. L. 85–601, § 1(a)72 Stat. 524 Section 338b, acts , ; , , , authorized Commission to cooperate with Canada in carrying out its functions.
act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, § 4 70 Stat. 889 Section 338c, , , set out powers of Commission to conduct hearings, administer oaths and affirmations, employ experts, utilize facilities, information, and personnel of other federal departments and agencies, and use information contained in certain named surveys and plans.
act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, § 5 70 Stat. 889 Section 338d, , , authorized Commission to delegate its powers and duties, other than duty of submitting reports and making recommendations to Congress.
act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, § 6 70 Stat. 889 Section 338e, , , provided for reimbursement of Commission members for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses although it expressly called for service by Commission members without compensation.
Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, § 7 70 Stat. 889 Pub. L. 85–601, § 1(b)72 Stat. 524 Pub. L. 86–78, § 1(2)73 Stat. 161 Section 338f, acts , ; , , ; , , , required Commission to make certain reports and recommendations and called for termination of Commission after submission of its final report.
act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, § 8 70 Stat. 889 Pub. L. 85–601, § 1(c)72 Stat. 525 Section 338g, , ; , , , authorized making of appropriations to enable Commission to carry out its functions.