§ 439a. Powers and duties of Secretary of Agriculture
In carrying out the purposes of sections
439 to
439e of this title the Secretary is authorized, upon such terms and conditions as he deems reasonable, and notwithstanding the provisions of any other law—
(b)
to operate such plants, where operation by others will not, in the judgment of the Secretary, accomplish the purpose of sections
439 to
439e of this title.
Such plants may be operated in the furtherance of any authorized activities of the Department of Agriculture, and any lease, or other arrangement may be upon such terms and conditions as to result in the plant being operated for such purposes.