46 U.S.C. § 57533 — Vessel chartering authority
U.S.C. Title 46 - SHIPPING 46 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle V - Merchant Marine Part F - Government-Owned Merchant Vessels CHAPTER 575 - CONSTRUCTION, CHARTER, AND SALE OF VESSELS SUBCHAPTER III - MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 57533 - Vessel chartering authority From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov
§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.
(Added Pub. L. 110–181, div. C, title XXXV, §3511(a), Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 593.)