Pub. L. 83-534, tit. I, sec. 101

Sec. 101. The Secretary of the Army is authorized to establish or develop military installations and facilities by the construction, conversion, rehabilitation, or installation of permanent or temporary public works in respect of the following projects, which include site preparation, appurtenances, and related utilities and equipment: Provided, That the Secretary of the Army, in exercising the authority granted herein, shall, whenever practicable and in the best interests of the United States, provide for the rehabilitation of existing barracks and officer quarters in lieu of new construction: