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 92 STAT. 302

PUBLIC LAW 95-290—JUNE 5, 1978 assistance so provided and contain such additional information as the Secretary considers appropriate. ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY

16 USC 410CC-34.

SEC. 304. (a)(1) The Commission may acquire any property designated in paragraph (3) of this subsection, any property described in section 302(d)(1) of this Act, or any interest therein, by donation, by purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or by condemnation in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) Only properties within the park or property designated in paragraph (3) of this subsection may be acquired by the Commission by condemnation. The Commission may initiate condemnation proceedings only after making every reasonable effort to acquire any such property through negotiations and purchase and consulting with the city council of Lowell. No lands or interests therein may be acquired by the Commission by condemnation without the approval of the Secretary. (3) The Commission may acquire in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection the following properties, or any interest therein: (A) World Furniture Building, 125 Central Street; and (B) The Martin Building, 102-122 Central Street. (b) The Commission, with the approval of the Secretary, may sell or lease any property which it acquires under subsection (a) of this section subject to such deed restrictions or other conditions as the Commission deems appropriate to carry out the purpose of this Act. (c) Pursuant to a written agreement between the Commission and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Commission, with the approval of the Secretary, may sell, donate, lease, or in any other manner the Commission and the Secretary deem appropriate make available to the Commonwealth any property which the Commission has acquired under subsection (a) of this section in order to provide for the administration or maintenance of such property by the Commonwealth in a manner consistent with the purpose of this Act. POWERS o r

Hearings.

16 USC 410CC-35.

COMMISSION

SEC. 305. (a) The Commission may for the purpose of carrying out this Act hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence, a S the Commission may v deem advisable. The Commission may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before it. (b) When so authorized by the Commission, any member or agent of the Commission may take any action which the Commission is authorized to take by this section. (c) Subject to section 552a of title 5, United States Code, the Commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the United States information necessary to enable it to carry out this Act. Upon request of the chairman of the Commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commission may seek and accept donations of funds, property, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other private entities, and from public entities, for the purpose of carrying out its duties. (e) The Commission may use its funds to obtain money from any source under any program or law requiring the recipient of such money to make a contribution in order to receive such money.

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