Section 39
SEC. 39. Bureau of Customs—The Tariff and Customs Code is hereby modified or amended to the extent that all the powers, duties and jurisdictions of the Bureau of Customs concerning the following matters shall be transferred to and be vested in the Authority: All dues, fees and rates collectible under Title VII but excluding Part VII of the Code; The general supervision, control, and regulation of all matters and affairs that pertain to the operation of and the issuance of permits or licenses to construct ports, port facilities, warehouses, and other facilities within port districts; All such other powers, duties and jurisdictions vested in the Bureau of Customs pertaining to every matter concerning port facilities, port operations or port works.