Public Law 69–61

That in carrying info effect the provisions of the Act of June 7, 1924 (Forty-third Statutes at Large, page 476). entitled “An Act for the continuance of construction work on the San Carlos Federal irrigation project in Arizona and for other purposes,” the Secretary of the Interior is authorized, in his judgment and discretion, to employ for consultations on plans and specifications for the Coolidge Dam, as he may deem necessary, the services of not more than three experienced engineers, determined by him to have the necessary qualifications,

Compensation, etc., limited.

without regard to civil service requirements, and at rates of compensation to be fixed by him for each respectively, but not to exceed $50 per day and necessary traveling expenses including a per diem of not to exceed $4 in lieu of subsistence for each engineer, respectively, not exceeding in the aggregate more than $3,500 for any engineer so employed for the time employed and actually engaged

Proviso.

Retired Army officer may he employed.

upon such work: Provided, That a retired officer of the Army may be employed by the Secretary of the Interior as consulting engineer in accordance with the provisions of this Act.