The Secretary may agree to modifications of agreements made under this part, and may compromise, waive, or release any right, title, claim, or demand of the United States arising or acquired under this part.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, § 840, formerly § 828, as added Pub. L. 88–581, § 2, Sept. 4, 1964, 78 Stat. 917; renumbered § 840 and amended Pub. L. 94–63, title IX, § 941(h)(1), (4)(C), (i)(1), July 29, 1975, 89 Stat. 365; Pub. L. 111–148, title V, § 5310(b)(2), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 631.)
