Public Law 74–526

That the Secretary

Virgin Islands.

Transportation to be furnished United States employees in.

of the Interior is authorized to furnish to persons appointed from the continental United States for employment in the service of the United States in the Virgin Islands, and to persons who may be discharged without prejudice or, after a period of service of not less than one year, may resign from the service of the United States in the Virgin Islands” free transportation between a port in the United States and the post of duty in the Virgin Islands. The Secretary of

On leaves of absence; limitation.

the Interior is further authorized to furnish to persons appointed from the continental United States and employed in the service of the United States in the Virgin Islands free transportation from the post of duty to a port in the continental United States and return for the purpose of taking leave, but not more frequently in the case of any persons than once during each two-year period of service.

The Secretary of the Interior is further authorized to provide free

Bringing home remains, etc.

transportation of the bodies of deceased persons formerly appointed from the continental United States for employment in the service of the United States in the Virgin Islands, from the post of duty previously held in the Virgin Islands to such destination in the continental United States as may be requested by the deceased person’s nearest relatives and/or friends.