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PUBLIC LAW 88-171-NOV. 4, 1963
[77 STAT.
Public Law 88-171 November 4, 1963
AN ACT
LH- R- 6481]— rj,^ permit the government of Guam to authorize a public authority to undertake urban renewal and housing activities.
Guam. and'^hous'in"^rctivities.
64 Stat. 384. 48 USC 1421
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Legisla^^^^ ^^ Guam may by law grant to a public corporate authority, existing or to be created by or under such law, powers to undertake urban (renewal and housing activities in Guam. Such legislature may by law provide for the appointment, terms of office, or removal of the members of such authority and for the powers of such authority, including authority to accept whatever benefits the Federal Government may make available, and to do all things, to exercise any and all powers, and to assume and fulfill any and all obligations, duties, responsibilities, and requirements, including but not limited to those relating to planning or zoning, necessary or desirable for receiving such Federal assistance, except that such authority shall not be given any power of taxation, nor any power to pledge the faith and credit of the territory of Guam tor any loan whatever. SEC. 2. The Legislature of Guam may by law authorize such authority, any provision of the Organic Act of Guam, or any other ^Q^ Qf Congress to the contrary notwithstanding, to borrow money and to issue notes, bonds, and other obligations of such character and maturity, with such security, and in such manner as the legislature may provide. Such notes, bonds, and other obligations shall not be a debt of the United States, or of Guam other than such authority, nor constitute a debt, indebtedness, or the borrowing of money within the meaning of any limitation or restriction on the issuance of notes, bonds, or other obligations contained in any laws of the United States applicable to Guam or to any agency thereof. SEC. 3. The Legislature of Guam may by law assist such authority by furnishing, or authorizing the furnishing of, cash donations, loans, conveyances of real and personal property, facilities, and services, and otherwise, and may by law take other action in aid of urban renewal or housing or related activities. SEC. 4. Each and every part of Public Law 6-135, approved December 18, 1962, heretofore enacted by the Legislature of Guam dealing with any part of the subject matter of this Act and not inconsistent herewith is ratified and confirmed. SEC. 5. Powers granted herein shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, any powers granted by other law to, or for the benefit or assistance of, any public corporate authority. Approved November 4, 1963.
Public Law 88-172 November 7, 1963
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Beach Erosion Board!" " ^ ^ Change in ^"7?s°at^.' 484.
AN ACT
To make certain changes in the functions of the Beach Erosion Board and the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Board established by section 2 of the River and Harbor Act approved j ^ j y 3^ ^930^ as amended (33 U.S.C. 426), referred to as the Beach Erosiou Board, is hereby abolished. There shall be established under the Chief of Engineers, United States Army, a Coastal Engineering
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