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PUBLIC LAW 93-43-JUNE 18, 1973

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"§ 1006. Acquisition of lands "As additional lands are needed for national cemeteries, they may be acquired by the Administrator by purchase, gift (including donations from States or political subdivisions thereof), condemnation, transfer from other Federal agencies, or otherwise, as he determines to be in the best interest of the United States. "§ 1007. Authority to accept and maintain suitable memorials "Subject to such restrictions as he may prescribe, the Administrator may accept gifts, devises, or bequests from legitimate societies and organizations or reputable individuals, made in any manner, which are made for the purpose of beautifying national cemeteries, or are determined to be beneficial to such cemetery. He may make land available for this purpose, and may furnish such care and maintenance as he deems necessary." (b) The table of chapters of part II and the table of parts and chapters of title 38, United States Code, are each amended by inserting immediately below "23. Burial benefits

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the following: "24. National cemeteries and memorials

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(c) Section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking out: " (131) General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission." and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(132) General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. "(133) Director, Xational Cemetery System, Veterans' Administration." SEC. 3. (a) The Administrator shall conduct a comprehensive study and submit his recommendations to Congress within twelve months after the convening of the first session of the Ninety-third Congi'ess concerning: (1) criteria which govern the development and operation of the Xational Cemetery System, including the concept of regional cemeteries; (2) the relationship of the National Cemetery System to other burial benefits provided by Federal and State Governments to servicemen and veterans; (3) steps to be taken to conform the existing System to the recommended criteria; (4) the private burial and funeral costs in the United States; (5) current headstone and marker programs; and (6) the marketing and sales practices of non-Federal cemeteries and interment facilities, or any person either acting on their behalf or selling or attempting to sell any rights, interests, or service therein, which is directed specifically toward veterans and their dependents. (b) The Administrator shall also, in conjunction with the Secretary of Defense, conduct a comprehensive study of and submit their joint recommendations to Congress within twelve months after the convening of the first session of the Ninety-third Congress concerning: (1) whether it w'ould be advisable in carrying out the purposes of this Act to include the Arlington National Cemetery within the National Cemetery System established by this Act; (2) the appropriateness of maintaining the present eligibility requirements for burial at Arlington National Cemetery; and

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