Public Law 84–245

That section 303 (c) of the Career Compensation Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 802) is amended by inserting the following at the end of the first sentence thereof: “Nontemporary storage of baggage and household effects may be authorized in Government facilities, or in commercial facilities whenever such storage is considered to be more economical to the Government: Provided, however, That in no instance shall the weight stored plus the weight transported in connection with a change of station exceed the maximum weight limitation fixed by regulations promulgated by the respective Secretaries where not otherwise fixed by law: And provided further, That nontemporary storage of baggage and household effects shall not be authorized for a period longer than one year from the date members are separated from the service, except that a longer period may be authorized by regulations promulgated by the respective Secretaries where a member is confined in a hospital or in its vicinity undergoing medical treatment on date of separation.”