16 USC § 838e - Acquisition of property

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title: "16 USC § 838e - Acquisition of property"
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title_name: "CONSERVATION"
section_number: "838e"
section_name: "Acquisition of property"
chapter_number: 12
chapter_name: "PACIFIC NORTHWEST FEDERAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM"
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last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 93–454, § 7, Oct. 18, 1974, 88 Stat. 1377.)"
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# § 838e. Acquisition of property

section 838c of this title

Subject to the provisions of  the Administrator may purchase or lease or otherwise acquire and hold such real and personal property in the name of the United States as he deems necessary or appropriate to carry out his duties pursuant to law.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 93–454, § 7, Oct. 18, 1974, 88 Stat. 1377.)

## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Transfer of Functions

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