46 USC 57533: Vessel chartering authority
Text contains those laws in effect on August 17, 2024
From Title 46-SHIPPINGSubtitle V-Merchant MarinePart F-Government-Owned Merchant VesselsCHAPTER 575-CONSTRUCTION, CHARTER, AND SALE OF VESSELSSUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS
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§57533. Vessel chartering authority
The Secretary of Transportation may enter into contracts or other agreements on behalf of the United States to purchase, charter, operate, or otherwise acquire the use of any vessels documented under chapter 121 of this title and any other related real or personal property. The Secretary is authorized to use this authority as the Secretary deems appropriate.
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