§3782 Transfers and Cross-servicing Between Agencies

Summary

Allows U.S. departments and agencies to transfer buildings, facilities, equipment, and supplies in the Republic of Panama between each other, with or without payment, if the agencies agree and the President or the President’s designee approves. It also lets the Commission make cross-servicing agreements with other U.S. departments or agencies to share facilities, services, or perform functions. The Commission, any U.S. department, agency, or U.S. court in Panama may transfer records (including those from the Canal Zone Government or Panama Canal Company, such as vital records) to the Government of the Republic of Panama or to any other U.S. department, agency, or court when that transfer is judged to be in the U.S. interest. Any transfer to Panama must be coordinated with and approved by the U.S. Ambassador to Panama. The rule also applies to the Smithsonian Institution.