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, § 170 Stat. 888Pub. L. 85–1671 Stat. 14Pub. L. 86–78, § 1(1)73 Stat. 161Section 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, § 270 Stat. 888Section 338a, , , set out duties of Commission.
Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, § 370 Stat. 888Pub. L. 85–601, § 1(a)72 Stat. 524Section 338b, acts , ; , , , authorized Commission to cooperate with Canada in carrying out its functions.
act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 840, § 470 Stat. 889Section 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, § 570 Stat. 889Section 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, § 670 Stat. 889Section 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, § 770 Stat. 889Pub. L. 85–601, § 1(b)72 Stat. 524Pub. L. 86–78, § 1(2)73 Stat. 161Section 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, § 870 Stat. 889Pub. L. 85–601, § 1(c)72 Stat. 525Section 338g, , ; , , , authorized making of appropriations to enable Commission to carry out its functions.