50 U.S.C. § 492 : US Code - Section 492: Acquisition of land

Search 50 U.S.C. § 492 : US Code - Section 492: Acquisition of land

In furtherance of section 491 of this title, the Secretary of the
Air Force is authorized to make surveys and to acquire lands and
rights pertaining thereto or other interests therein, including the
temporary use thereof, by donation, purchase, exchange of
Government-owned lands, or otherwise, and to place permanent and
temporary improvements thereon whether such lands are held in fee
or under lease, or under other temporary tenure.