§410cc–35 Powers of Commission

Summary

The Commission can hold hearings, meet when and where needed, take testimony, accept evidence, and swear in witnesses to do its work. If the Commission allows it, any member or agent may act for it in the same ways. Under section 552a of title 5, the Commission may get information directly from any U.S. department or agency, and the agency head must provide it if the Commission chair asks. The Commission may accept donations of money, property, or services from private or public groups and may use its funds to obtain grants or other money that require the recipient to contribute. It may use the U.S. mail like other federal agencies. The Commission may buy, rent, or accept property, facilities, and services as needed, following section 410cc–34 of this title, but it may not acquire land by seizure (condemnation). When the Commission ends, its property and any leftover funds must go to the Department of the Interior.