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[CITE: 42USC1592b]

 
                 TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
 
        CHAPTER 9--HOUSING OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
  SUBCHAPTER IX--DEFENSE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
 
Sec. 1592b. Maximum construction costs; determinations by 
        Secretary in certain condemnation proceedings
        
    The cost per family dwelling unit for any housing project 
constructed under the authority of this subchapter shall not exceed an 
average of $9,000 for two-bedroom units in such project, $10,000 for 
three-bedroom units in such project, and $11,000 for four-bedroom units 
in such project: Provided, That the Secretary of Housing and Urban 
Development may increase any such dollar limitation by not exceeding 
$1,000 in any geographical area where he finds that cost levels so 
require: Provided further, That in the Territories and possessions of 
the United States the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may 
increase any such dollar limitation by 50 per centum: And provided 
further, That for the purposes of this section the cost of any land 
acquired by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development upon the 
filing of a declaration of taking in proceedings for the condemnation of 
fee title shall be considered to be the amount determined by the 
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development upon the basis of competent 
appraisal, to be the value thereof.

(Sept. 1, 1951, ch. 378, title III, Sec. 303, 65 Stat. 305; Pub. L. 89-
174, Sec. 5(a), Sept. 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 669.)

                          Transfer of Functions

    For transfer of functions to Secretary of Housing and Urban 
Development, see note set out under section 1581 of this title.
