Public Law 87–571

That section 6 of

U. S. Capitol Grounds.

Construction tools.

the Act entitled “An Act to define the area of the United States Capitol Grounds, to regulate the use thereof, and for other purposes”, approved July 31, 1946 (60 Stat, 718; 40 U.S.C. 193f), is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: “Nothing contained in this Act shall prevent the use, in the construction of any structure or facility on the United States Capitol Grounds, of any construction tool actuated by or employing explosive charges, if (1) that tool is of a kind and design ordinarily used for such construction, (2) the Architect of the Capitol has authorized its use upon such grounds after determining that, its use will not endanger human life or safety, and (3) such use is in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.”