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[87 STAT. 677]
PUBLIC LAW 93-000—MMMM. DD, 1973
[87 STAT. 677]

87 STAT. ]

PUBLIC LAW 93-166-NOV. 29, 1973

677

may be applicable to five thousand units: Provided further, That no such agreement shall guarantee the payment of more than 97 per centum of the anticipated rentals, nor shall any guarantee extend for a period of more than ten years, nor shall the average guaranteed rental on any project exceed $275 per unit per month, including the cost of maintenance and operation. SEC. 509. (a) Chapter 159 of title 10, United States Code, is amended ^^l^J^W'^]^]'^ by adding at the end thereof the following new section: lo use 2661. 'Section 2684. Construction of family quarters; limitations on space " (a) I n the construction of family quarters for members of the Armed Forces, the following are the maximum space limitations: "Pay grade

Number of bedrooms

Net floor area (square feet)

4 4 4 3 5 4 3 2 5 4 3 2

2, 100 1, 700 1, 550 1.400 1, 550 1,450 1, 350 950 1, 550 1, 350 1, 200 950

0-6 0-4 and 0-5 0 - 1 through 0 - 3; W-1 through W-4; and E-7 through E-9

E-1 through E-6

As used ill this section 'net floor area' means the space inside the exterior walls, excluding: basement; service space instead of basement; attic; garage; carport; porches; and stairwells. " (b) The maximum limitations prescribed by subsection (a) are increased by 10 per centum for quarters of the commanding officer of any station, air base, or other installation, based on the grade authorized for that position. "(c) The maximum limitations for family quarters constructed for key and essential civilian personnel are the same as those for military personnel of comparable grade, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. " (d) The maximum net floor area prescribed by subsection (a) may be increased up to 5 per centum if the Secretary of Defense, or his designee, determines that such increase is in the best interest of the Government to permit award of a turnkey construction project to the contractor offering the most satisfactory proposal. Any increase made under subsection (b) when combined with an increase under this subsection may not exceed an aggregate of 10 per centum." (b) The analysis of such chapter 159 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"Net floor

"2684. Construction of family quarters; limitations on space."

(c) Chapter 449 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by repealing section 4774, except for subsection (d) thereof, which subsection remains with the " (d) " deleted; and by revising the catchline

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