Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 16 : Section 554e


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 554e. Employment of workers for emergencies

      Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after October
    21, 1998, the Forest Service is authorized to employ or otherwise
    contract with persons at regular rates of pay, as determined by the
    Service, to perform work occasioned by emergencies such as fires,
    storms, floods, earthquakes or any other unavoidable cause without
    regard to Sundays, Federal holidays, and the regular workweek.



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