Private Law 85–284

That, notwithstanding

Thomas P. Quigley.

the provisions and limitations of sections 15 to 20, both inclusive, of the Act entitled “An Act to provide compensation for employees of the United States suffering injuries while in the performance of their duties, and for other purposes”, approved September 7, 1916, as amended ( U. S. C., 1952 edition, title 5, secs. 765–770), the Department

39 Stat. 746.

of Labor (Bureau of Employees’ Compensation) is hereby authorized and directed to receive and consider, when filed, the claim of Thomas P. Quigley, for compensation under the Act, within six months from the date of enactment of this Act on account of personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by him on September 23 and 24, 1948, while in the performance of his duty as an assistant ship-keeper, James River fleet, Maritime Administration, at Lee Hall, Virginia; and the Bureau, after such consideration of such claim, shall determine and make findings of fact thereon and make such award, pursuant to said Act of September 7, 1916, to him as on the basis or such findings shall appear equitable.