[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

120 STAT. 2711

Public Law 109-396
109th Congress

An Act


 
To provide for the sale, acquisition, conveyance, and exchange of
certain real property in the District of Columbia to facilitate the
utilization, development, and redevelopment of such property, and for
other purposes.  NOTE: Dec. 15, 2006 -  [H.R. 3699]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,  NOTE: Federal and
District of Columbia Government Real Property Act of 2006.
SECTION 1.  NOTE: 40 USC 101 note.  SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``Federal and District of Columbia
Government Real Property Act of 2006''.

TITLE I--REAL PROPERTY CONVEYANCES BETWEEN THE GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

SEC. 101. EXCHANGE OF TITLE OVER RESERVATION 13 AND CERTAIN OTHER
PROPERTIES.

(a) Conveyance of Properties.--
(1) In general.--On the date on which the District of
Columbia conveys to the Administrator of General Services all
right, title, and interest of the District of Columbia in the
property described in subsection (c), the Administrator shall
convey to the District of Columbia all right, title, and
interest of the United States in--
(A) U.S. Reservation 13, subject to the conditions
described in subsection (b); and
(B) Old Naval Hospital.
(2) Properties defined.--In this section--
(A) the term ``U.S. Reservation 13'' means that
parcel of land in the District of Columbia consisting of
the approximately 66 acres which is bounded on the north
by Independence Avenue Southeast, on the west by 19th
Street Southeast, on the south by G Street Southeast,
and on the east by United States Reservation 343, and
being the same land described in the Federal transfer
letter of October 25, 2002, from the United States to
the District of Columbia, and subject to existing
matters of record; and
(B) the term ``Old Naval Hospital'' means the
property in the District of Columbia consisting of
Square 948 in its entirety, together with all the
improvements thereon.

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(b) Conditions For Conveyance of Reservation 13.--As a condition for
the conveyance of U.S. Reservation 13 to the District of Columbia under
this section, the District of Columbia shall agree--
(1) to set aside a portion of the property for the extension
of Massachusetts Avenue Southeast and the placement of a
potential commemorative work to be established pursuant to
chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code, at the terminus of
Massachusetts Avenue Southeast (as so extended) at the Anacostia
River;
(2) to convey all right, title, and interest of the District
of Columbia in the portion set aside under paragraph (1) to the
Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director of the
National Park Service) at such time as the Secretary may
require, if a commemorative work is established in the manner
described in paragraph (1);
(3) to permit the Court Services and Offender Supervision
Agency for the District of Columbia to continue to occupy a
portion of the property consistent with the requirements of the
District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-
96; 115 Stat. 931); and
(4) to develop the property consistent with the Anacostia
Waterfront Corporation's Master Plan for Reservation 13 (also
known as the Hill East Waterfront).

(c) District of Columbia Property to Be Conveyed to the
Administrator.--The property described in this subsection is the real
property consisting of Building Nos. 16, 37, 38, 118, and 118-A and
related improvements, together with the real property underlying those
buildings and improvements, on the West Campus of Saint Elizabeths
Hospital, as described in the quitclaim deed of September 30, 1987, by
and between the United States and the District of Columbia and recorded
in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia on
October 7, 1987.
SEC. 102. TERMINATION OF CLAIMS.  NOTE: 24 USC 225b note.

(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
United States is not required to perform, or to reimburse the District
of Columbia for the cost of performing, any of the following services:
(1) Repairs or renovations pursuant to section 4(f) of the
Saint Elizabeths Hospital and District of Columbia Mental Health
Services Act (24 U.S.C. 225b(f); sec. 44-903(f), D.C. Official
Code).
(2) Preservation, maintenance, or repairs pursuant to a use
permit executed on September 30, 1987, under which the United
States (acting through the Secretary of Health and Human
Services) granted permission to the District of Columbia to use
and occupy portions of the Saint Elizabeths Hospital property
known as the ``West Campus''.
(3) Mental health diagnostic and treatment services for
referrals as described in section 9(b) of the Saint Elizabeths
Hospital and District of Columbia Mental Health Services Act (24
U.S.C. 225g(b); sec. 44-908(b), D.C. Official Code), but only
with respect to services provided on or before the date of the
enactment of this Act.

(b) Effect on Pending Claims.--Any claim of the District of Columbia
against the United States for the failure to perform,

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or to reimburse the District of Columbia for the cost of performing, any
service described in subsection (a) which is pending as of the date of
the enactment of this Act shall be extinguished and terminated.

TITLE II--STREAMLINING MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA

SEC. 201.  NOTE: 40 USC 5102 note, 8903 note.  TRANSFER OF
ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN
PROPERTIES.

(a) Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction From District of
Columbia to United States.--
(1) In general.--Administrative jurisdiction over each of
the following properties (owned by the United States and as
depicted on the Map) is hereby transferred, subject to the terms
in this subsection, from the District of Columbia to the
Secretary of the Interior for administration by the Director:
(A) An unimproved portion of Audubon Terrace
Northwest, located east of Linnean Avenue Northwest,
that is within U.S. Reservation 402 (National Park
Service property).
(B) An unimproved portion of Barnaby Street
Northwest, north of Aberfoyle Place Northwest, that
abuts U.S. Reservation 545 (National Park Service
property).
(C) A portion of Canal Street Southwest, and a
portion of V Street Southwest, each of which abuts U.S.
Reservation 467 (National Park Service property).
(D) Unimproved streets and alleys at Fort Circle
Park located within the boundaries of U.S. Reservation
497 (National Park Service property).
(E) An unimproved portion of Western Avenue
Northwest, north of Oregon Avenue Northwest, that abuts
U.S. Reservation 339 (National Park Service property).
(F) An unimproved portion of 17th Street Northwest,
south of Shepherd Street Northwest, that abuts U.S.
Reservation 339 (National Park Service property).
(G) An unimproved portion of 30th Street Northwest,
north of Broad Branch Road Northwest, that is within the
boundaries of U.S. Reservation 515 (National Park
Service property).
(H) Subject to paragraph (2), lands over I-395
bounded by Washington Avenue Southwest, 2nd Street
Southwest, and the C Street Southwest ramps to I-295.
(I) A portion of U.S. Reservation 357 at Whitehaven
Parkway Northwest, previously transferred to the
District of Columbia in conjunction with the former
proposal for a residence for the Mayor of the District
of Columbia.
(2) Use  NOTE: Armed forces.  of certain property for
memorial.--In the case of the property for which administrative
jurisdiction is transferred under paragraph (1)(H), the property
shall be used as the site for the establishment of a memorial to
honor disabled veterans of the United States Armed Forces
authorized to be

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established by the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation
by Public Law 106-348 (114 Stat. 1358; 40 U.S.C. 8903 note),
except that--
(A) the District of Columbia shall retain
administrative jurisdiction over the subsurface area
beneath the site for the tunnel, walls, footings, and
related facilities;
(B) C Street Southwest shall not be connected
between 2nd Street Southwest and Washington Avenue
Southwest without the approval of the Architect of the
Capitol; and
(C) a walkway shall be included across the site of
the memorial between 2nd Street Southwest and Washington
Avenue Southwest.
(3) Additional transfer.--
(A) In general.--Administrative jurisdiction over
the parcel bounded by 2nd Street Southwest, the C Street
Southwest ramp to I-295, the D Street Southwest ramp to
I-395, and I-295 is hereby transferred, subject to the
terms in this paragraph, from the District of Columbia
as follows:
(i) The northernmost .249 acres is transferred
to the Secretary for administration by the
Director, who (subject to the approval of the
Architect of the Capitol) shall landscape the
parcel or use the parcel for special needs parking
for the memorial referred to in paragraph (2).
(ii) The remaining portion is transferred to
the Architect of the Capitol.
(B) Retention of jurisdiction over subsurface
area.--The District of Columbia shall retain
administrative jurisdiction over the subsurface area
beneath the parcel referred to in subparagraph (A) for
the tunnel, walls, footings, and related facilities.

(b) Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction From United States to
District of Columbia.--Administrative jurisdiction over the following
property owned by the United States and depicted on the Map is hereby
transferred from the Secretary to the District of Columbia for
administration by the District of Columbia:
(1) A portion of U.S. Reservation 451.
(2) A portion of U.S. Reservation 404.
(3) U.S. Reservations 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, and 49.
(4) U.S. Reservation 251.
(5) U.S. Reservation 8.
(6) U.S. Reservations 277A and 277C.
(7) Portions of U.S. Reservation 470.

(c) Effective Date.--The transfers of administrative jurisdiction
under this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of
this Act.
SEC. 202. EXCHANGE OF TITLE OVER CERTAIN PROPERTIES.

(a) Conveyance of Title.--
(1) In general.--On the date on which the District of
Columbia conveys to the Secretary all right, title, and interest
of the District of Columbia in each of the properties described
in subsection (b) for use as described in such subsection, the
Secretary shall convey to the District of Columbia all right,
title, and interest of the United States in each of the
properties described in subsection (c).

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(2) Administration by national park service.--The properties
conveyed by the District of Columbia to the Secretary under this
section shall be administered by the Director upon conveyance.

(b) Properties to Be Conveyed to the Secretary; Use.--The properties
described in this subsection and their uses are as follows (as depicted
on the Map):
(1) Lovers Lane Northwest, abutting U.S. Reservation 324,
for the closure of a one-block long roadway adjacent to Montrose
Park.
(2) Needwood, Niagara, and Pitt Streets Northwest, within
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, for the
closing of the rights-of-way now occupied by the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal.

(c) Properties to Be Conveyed to the District of Columbia.--The
properties described in this subsection are as follows (as depicted on
the Map):
(1) U.S. Reservation 17A.
(2) U.S. Reservation 484.
(3) U.S. Reservations 243, 244, 245, 247, and 248.
(4) U.S. Reservations 128, 129, 130, 298, and 299.
(5) Portions of U.S. Reservations 343D and 343E.
(6) U.S. Reservations 721, 722, and 723.
SEC. 203. CONVEYANCE OF UNITED STATES RESERVATION 174.

(a) Conveyance; Use.--If the District of Columbia enacts a final
plan for the development of the former Convention Center Site which
meets the requirements of subsection (b)--
(1) the Secretary shall convey all right, title, and
interest of the United States in U.S. Reservation 174 (as
depicted on the Map) to the District of Columbia upon the
enactment of such plan; and
(2) the District shall use the property so conveyed in
accordance with such plan.

(b) Requirements For Development Plan.--The plan for the development
of the former Convention Center Site meets the requirements of this
subsection if--
(1) the plan is developed through a public process;
(2) during the process for the development of the plan, the
District of Columbia considers at least one version of the plan
under which U.S. Reservation 174 is set aside as public open
space as of the date of the enactment of this Act and shall
continue to be set aside as public open space (including a
version under which facilities are built under the surface of
such portion); and
(3) not less than 1\1/4\ acres of the former Convention
Center Site are set aside for public open space under the plan.

(c) Former Convention Center Site Defined.--In this section, the
``former Convention Center Site'' means the parcel of land in the
District of Columbia which is bounded on the east by 9th Street
Northwest, on the north by New York Avenue Northwest, on the west by
11th Street Northwest, and on the south by H Street Northwest.
SEC. 204.  NOTE: 40 USC 5102 note.  CONVEYANCE TO ARCHITECT OF
THE CAPITOL.

(a) In General.--Prior to conveyance of title to U.S. Reservation 13
to the District of Columbia under this Act, the District of Columbia
shall convey, with the approval of the Architect of

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the Capitol and subject to subsections (b) and (c), not more than 12
acres of real property to the Architect of the Capitol.
(b) Title Held by  NOTE: Deadline. Notification.  Secretary.--If
title to the real property identified for conveyance under subsection
(a) is held by the Secretary, not later than 30 days after being
notified by the Architect of the Capitol that property has been so
identified, the Secretary shall agree or disagree to conveying the
interest in such property to the Architect of the Capitol.

(c) Review.--If  NOTE: Effective date.  the Secretary agrees to
the conveyance under subsection (b), or if title to the property is held
by the District of Columbia, the real property shall be conveyed after a
30-day review period beginning on the date on which notice of the
conveyance is received by the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Rules of the Senate and the
Committee on Government Reform and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.

(d) Study.--The Architect of the Capitol shall not construct a mail
screening facility on any real property conveyed under this section
unless each of the following conditions is satisfied:
(1) A study is completed that analyzes--
(A) whether one or more other underutilized,
surplus, or excess Federal facilities exist in which
such a mail screening facility could be more
economically located; and
(B) whether it would be more efficient and
economical for the House of Representatives and Senate
to share one mail screening facility.
(2) The study is submitted to the relevant committees of
Congress.
(3) No fewer than 30 days have lapsed since the date of the
submission under paragraph (2).

TITLE III--POPLAR POINT

SEC. 301. CONVEYANCE OF POPLAR POINT TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

(a) Conveyance.--Upon  NOTE: Certification.  certification by the
Secretary of the Interior (acting through the Director) that the
District of Columbia has adopted a land-use plan for Poplar Point which
meets the requirements of section 302, the Director shall convey to the
District of Columbia all right, title, and interest of the United States
in Poplar Point, in accordance with this title.

(b) Withholding of Existing Facilities and Properties of National
Park Service From Initial Conveyance.--The Director shall withhold from
the conveyance made under subsection (a) the facilities and related
property (including necessary easements and utilities related thereto)
which are occupied or otherwise used by the National Park Service until
such terms for conveyance are met under section 303.
(c) Deed Restriction For Park Purposes.--The deed for the conveyance
of Poplar Point provided for in subsection (a) shall include a
restriction requiring that 70 acres be maintained for park purposes in
perpetuity, as identified in the land use plan required under section
302. Any person (including an individual or public entity) shall have
standing to enforce the restriction.

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SEC. 302. REQUIREMENTS FOR POPLAR POINT LAND-USE PLAN.

(a) In General.--The land-use plan for Poplar Point meets the
requirements of this section if the plan includes each of the following
elements:
(1) The plan provides for the reservation of a portion of
Poplar Point for park purposes, in accordance with subsection
(b).
(2) The plan provides for the identification of existing
facilities and related properties of the National Park Service,
and the relocation of the National Park Service to replacement
facilities and related properties, in accordance with subsection
(c).
(3) Under the plan, at least two sites within the areas
designated for park purposes are set aside for the placement of
potential commemorative works to be established pursuant to
chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code, and the plan
includes a commitment by the District of Columbia to convey back
those sites to the National Park Service at the appropriate
time, as determined by the Secretary.
(4) To the greatest extent practicable, the plan is
consistent with the Anacostia Waterfront Framework Plan referred
to in section 103 of the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation Act of
2004 (sec. 2-1223.03, D.C. Official Code).

(b) Reservation of Areas For Park Purposes.--The plan shall identify
a portion of Poplar Point consisting of not fewer than 70 acres
(including wetlands) which shall be reserved for park purposes and shall
require such portion to be reserved for such purposes in perpetuity.
(c) Identification of Existing and Replacement Facilities and
Properties For National Park Service.--
(1) Identification of existing facilities.--The plan shall
identify the facilities and related property (including
necessary easements and utilities related thereto) which are
occupied or otherwise used by the National Park Service in
Poplar Point prior to the adoption of the plan.
(2) Relocation to replacement facilities.--
(A) In general.--To the extent that the District of
Columbia and the Director determine jointly that it is
no longer appropriate for the National Park Service to
occupy or otherwise use any of the facilities and
related property identified under paragraph (1), the
plan shall--
(i) identify other suitable facilities and
related property (including necessary easements
and utilities related thereto) in the District of
Columbia to which the National Park Service may be
relocated;
(ii) provide that the District of Columbia
shall take such actions as may be required to
carry out the relocation, including preparing the
new facilities and properties and providing for
the transfer of such fixtures and equipment as the
Director may require; and
(iii) set forth a timetable for the relocation
of the National Park Service to the new
facilities.
(B) Restriction on use of property reserved for park
purposes.--The plan may not identify any facility or
property for purposes of this paragraph which is located

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on any portion of Poplar Point which is reserved for
park purposes in accordance with subsection (b).
(3) Consultation required.--In developing each of the
elements of the plan which are required under this subsection,
the District of Columbia shall consult with the Director.
SEC. 303. CONVEYANCE OF REPLACEMENT FACILITIES AND PROPERTIES FOR
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.

(a) Conveyance of Facilities and Related Properties.--
Upon  NOTE: Certification.  certification by the Director that the
facilities and related property to which the National Park Service is to
be relocated under the land-use plan under this title (in accordance
with section 302(c)) are ready to be occupied or used by the National
Park Service--
(1) the District of Columbia shall convey to the Director
all right, title, and interest at no cost in the facilities and
related property (including necessary easements and utilities
related thereto) to which the National Park Service is to be
relocated (without regard to whether such facilities are located
in Poplar Point); and
(2) the Director shall convey to the District of Columbia
all right, title, and interest in the facilities and related
property which were withheld from the conveyance of Poplar Point
under section 301(b) and from which the National Park Service is
to be relocated.

(b) Restriction on Construction Projects Pending Certification of
Facilities.--
(1) In general.--The District of Columbia may not initiate
any construction project with respect to Poplar Point until the
Director makes the certification referred to in subsection (a).
(2) Exception for projects required to prepare facilities
for occupation by national park service.--Paragraph (1) shall
not apply with respect to any construction project required to
ensure that the facilities and related property to which the
National Park Service is to be relocated under the land-use plan
under this title (in accordance with section 302(c)) are ready
to be occupied by the National Park Service.
SEC. 304. POPLAR POINT DEFINED.

In this title, ``Poplar Point'' means the parcel of land in the
District of Columbia which is owned by the United States and which is
under the administrative jurisdiction of the District of Columbia or the
Director on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, and which
is bounded on the north by the Anacostia River, on the northeast by and
inclusive of the southeast approaches to the 11th Street bridges, on the
southeast by and inclusive of Route 295, and on the northwest by and
inclusive of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge approaches to
Suitland Parkway, as depicted on the Map.

TITLE IV--GENERAL PROVISIONS

SEC. 401.  NOTE: 40 USC 5102 note.  DEFINITIONS.

In this Act, the following definitions apply:
(1) The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of
General Services.

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(2) The term ``Director'' means the Director of the National
Park Service.
(3) The term ``Map'' means the map entitled ``Transfer and
Conveyance of Properties in the District of Columbia'', numbered
869/80460, and dated July 2005, which shall be kept on file in
the appropriate office of the National Park Service.
(4) The term ``park purposes'' includes landscaped areas,
pedestrian walkways, bicycle trails, seating, opensided
shelters, natural areas, recreational use areas, and memorial
sites reserved for public use.
(5) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the
Interior.
SEC. 402.  NOTE: 40 USC 5102 note.  LIMITATION ON COSTS.

The United States shall not be responsible for paying any costs and
expenses, other than costs and expenses related to or associated with
environmental liabilities or cleanup actions provided under law, which
are incurred by the District of Columbia or any other parties at any
time in connection with effecting the provisions of this Act or any
amendment made by this Act.
SEC.  NOTE: 40 USC 5102 note.  403. AUTHORIZATION OF PARTIES TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACTS.

An officer or employee of the United States or the District of
Columbia may contract for payment of costs or expenses related to any
properties which are conveyed or for which administrative jurisdiction
is transferred under this Act or any amendment made by this Act.
SEC.  NOTE: 40 USC 5102 note.  404. NO EFFECT ON COMPLIANCE WITH
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS.

Nothing in this Act or any amendment made by this Act may be
construed to affect or limit the application of or obligation to comply
with any environmental law, including section 120(h) of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of
1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)).
SEC.  NOTE: 40 USC 5102 note.  405. CONGRESSIONAL REPORTS.

(a) District of Columbia.--Not later than January 31 of each year,
the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall report to the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the
Committee on Government Reform, the Committee on Energy and Commerce,
the Committee on Resources, and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on the use and
development during the previous year of land for which title is conveyed
to the District of Columbia and land for which administrative
jurisdiction is transferred to the District of Columbia pursuant to this
Act.
(b) Comptroller General.--The Comptroller General shall report
periodically to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Government Reform, the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Resources, and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives on--
(1) the use and development during the previous 2 years of
land for which title is conveyed and land for which
administrative jurisdiction is transferred pursuant to this Act;
and
(2) if applicable, how such use and development complies
with the Anacostia Waterfront Framework Plan referred to

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in section 103 of the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation Act of
2004 (sec. 2-1223.03, D.C. Official Code).

(c) Sunset.--This section shall expire 10 years after the date of
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 406.  NOTE: 40 USC 5102 note.  TREATMENT AS PROPERTIES
TRANSFERRED TO ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL AS
PART OF CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.

Upon transfer to the Architect of the Capitol of title to, or
administrative jurisdiction over, any property pursuant to this Act, the
property shall be a part of the United States Capitol Grounds and shall
be subject to sections 9, 9A, 9B, 9C, 14, and 16(b) of the Act entitled
``An Act to define the area of the United States Capitol Grounds, to
regulate the use thereof, and for other purposes'' (relating to the
policing of the United States Capitol Grounds) and sections 5101 to 5107
and 5109 of title 40, United States Code (relating to prohibited acts
within the United States Capitol Grounds).
SEC. 407.  NOTE: 40 USC 5102 note.  DEADLINE FOR PROVISION OF
DEEDS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS.

With respect to each property conveyed under this Act or any
amendment made by this Act, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the
Administrator, or the Secretary (as the case may be) shall execute and
deliver a quitclaim deed or prepare and record a transfer plat, as
appropriate, not later than 6 months after the property is conveyed.
SEC.  NOTE: 40 USC 524 note.  408. OMB REPORT.

(a) OMB Report on Surplus and Excess Property.--Not later than 6
months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget shall submit a report on surplus and
excess government property to Congress including--
(1) the total value and amount of surplus and excess
government property, provided in the aggregate, as well as
totaled by agency; and
(2) a list of the 100 most eligible surplus government
properties for sale and how much they are worth.

(b) Data Sharing Among Federal Agencies.--Not later than 6 months
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget shall--
(1)  NOTE: Procedures.  develop and implement procedures
requiring Federal agencies to share data on surplus and excess
Federal real property under the jurisdiction of each agency; and

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(2) report to Congress on the development and implementation
of such procedures.

Approved December 15, 2006.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 3699 (S. 1838):
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 109-316, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Government Reform), Pt. 2
(Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure), and Pt. 3 (Comm. on Energy
and Commerce).
SENATE REPORTS: No. 109-359 accompanying S. 1838 (Comm. on Homeland
Security and Government Affairs).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 152 (2006):
Sept. 29, considered and passed House.
Nov. 16, considered and passed Senate.