Chapter 208. To provide for the completion and repair of customs buildings in Porto Rico
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CHAP. 208.— An Act To provide for the completion and repair of customs buildings in Porto Rico.May 1, 1926.[[H. R. 9831](/us/bill/69/hr/9831).][[Public, No. 165](/us/69/pl/165).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,Porto Rico.Contracts authorized for completing, etc., customs buildings in. That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to contract for the completion and repair of customs buildings in Porto Rico, under allotments provided by the Acts of Congress approvedVol. 42, p. 355;
Vol. 43, p. 630. January 10, 1920, and June 7, 1924, respectively, the sum of $7,700, and that he be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to pay Con-tractor Antonio Higuera the sum of $1,826.80 for extra workAntonio Higuera. performed in addition to the amount of money available underPayment to, for extra work, etc. allotment provided by the Act of January 10, 1920, and that he be likewise authorized and directed to reimburse said contractor the sum of $300 for balance due him for furnishing labor, equipment, and materials to test foundations before building the new customs house at San Juan, Porto Rico, Act of January 10, 1920, all said amounts to be paid out of duties collected in Porto RicoFrom customs duties. as an expense of collection, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Approved, May 1, 1926.