D.C. Code § 10-132

The jurisdiction and control of such portion of public reservation numbered 8 as may be required for the location and operation of a public convenience station and approaches thereto is hereby transferred from the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army to the Mayor of the District of Columbia, such transfer to take effect from the date of notice by said Mayor to the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army of the portion of said reservation selected, and the Council of the District of Columbia is further authorized to make all necessary rules and regulations for the management of said station and fix the charges to be made for the use thereof.