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PUBLIC LAW 429~JUNE 30, 1952

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" (B) in any incorporated city, town, or village which, at a time when maximum rents under this title are in effect therein, and prior to September 30, 1952, declares (by resolution of its governing body adopted for that purpose, or by popular referendum in accordance with local law) that a substantial shortage of housing accommodations exists which requires the continuance of federal rent control in such city, town, or village; and " (C) in any unincorporated locality in a defense-rental area in which one or more incorporated cities, towns, or villages constituting the major portion of the defense-i^ental area have made the declaration specified in subparagraph (B) at a time when maximum rents under this title were in effect in such unincorporated locality. " (2) Any incorporated city, town, or village which makes the declarations specified in paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection shall notify the President in writing of such action promptly after it has been taken. "(3) Notwithstanding any provision of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the provisions of this title shall cease to be in effect upon the date of a proclamation by the President or upon the date specified in a concurrent resolution by the two Houses of the Congress, declaring that the further continuance of the authority granted by this title is not necessary because of the existence of an emergency, whichever date is the earlier. "(4) Notwithstanding any provision of paragraph (1) or (3) of this subsection, the provisions of this title and regulations, orders, and requirements thereunder shall be treated as still remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any proper suit or action with respect to any right or liability incurred prior to the termination date specified in such paragraph." SEC. 202. Section 204 of the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsections: Certain defense" (p) Except in the case of action taken after full compliance with rental areas. subsection (k) of this section, the President shall not reestablish 65o Stat. e145. p p. s u s a maximum rents in any defense-rental area, including any community 1894. owned and operated by the Federal Government, which has previously been decontrolled under this Act until a public hearing, after thirty days' notice, has been held in such area. a t s sup"(q) Consistent with the other provisions of this Act, all affected p lQeud rtoe rFederal l agencies, departments, and establishments of the Federal Government employees, etc. shall, by July 15, 1952, establish and administer rents and service charges for quarters supplied to Federal employees and members of the Uniformed Services furnished quarters on a rental basis in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Bureau of the Budget: Provided, however, That the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to housing units under the jurisdiction of the Atomic Energy Commission where Federal rent control is now in effect." D ef en SEC. 203. The Director of Defense Mobilization is hereby author- Advisory se Areas Committee. ized to appoint a Defense Areas Advisory Committee to advise him in connection with the exercise of any function or authority vested in him by section 204(1) of the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, as amended, or section 101 of the Defense Housing and Community 65 Stat. 293. Facilities and Services Act of 1951, as amended, or by delegation 42 USC 1591. thereunder, with respect to determining any area to be a critical defense housing area. Any committee so appointed shall consist, in addition to a chairman, of representatives of the Department of Defense, the Housing and Home Finance Agency, and the Office of Rent Stabiliza93300 O - 53 - 23

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