A transfer under this chapter shall not be made unless the Secretary of Defense determines that-
(1) the Federal Government does not need to retain the property involved in the transfer for national defense purposes;
(2) the transfer is in the public interest;
(3) the person to whom the transfer is made is prepared and qualified to provide the communication service involved in the transfer without interruption; and
(4) the long-lines communication facilities will not directly or indirectly be owned, operated, or controlled by a person that would legally be disqualified from holding a radio station license by section 310(a) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 310(a)).
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 17703 | 40:782. |
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