Volume 86 · 1322
Public Law 92–598
To provide for the participation of the United States in the International Exposition on the Environment to be held in Spokane, Washington, in 1974, and for other purposes.
Approved October 27, 1972
Statutory text
AN ACT
To provide for the participation of the United States in the International Exposition on the Environment to be held in Spokane, Washington, in 1974, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance
International Exposition on the Environment.
U.S. participation.
with Public Law 91–269 (22 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.), the President is authorized to provide for United States participation in the International Exposition on the Environment (hereafter in this Act referred to as the “exposition”), which is being held at Spokane, Washington, in 1974. The purposes of such exposition are to—
Purposes.
offer to United States citizens and to people throughout the world a program for the improvement of man’s physical environment; demonstrate through improved projects how the resources of air, water, and laud can be utilized to man’s benefit without pollution; and broaden public understanding of ecology and related sciences;
encourage tourist travel in and to the United States, stimulate foreign trade, and promote cultural exchanges; and
commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of the city of Spokane.
Sec. 2.
The President, through the Secretary of Commerce, is authorized to carry out in the, most effective manner the proposal for Federal participation in the exposition transmitted by the President to the Congress pursuant to section 3 of Public Law 91–269 (22 U.S.C.
Commissioner, appointment.
2803).
The President is authorized to appoint, by and with the advice and consent, of the Senate, a Commissioner for a Federal exhibit at the exposition (as provided in the proposal referred to in subsection (a)) who shall be in the Department of Commerce and receive compensation at the rate prescribed for level V of the Federal Executive Salary
Schedule. The Commissioner shall perform such duties in the execution of this Act as the Secretary of Commerce may assign.
Sec. 3.
The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to obtain the services of consultants and experts as authorized by section 3109 of
Travel expenses.
title 5, United States Code, to the extent he deems it necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Persons so appointed shall be reimbursed for travel and other necessary expenses incurred including a per diem
allowance, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5703) for persons in the Government service employed intermittently.
The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to appoint and fix the compensation of persons, other than consultants and experts referred to in subsection (a), who perform functions to carry out the provisions of this Act, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and the provisions
of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates: Provided, however, That no person appointed under this paragraph shall receive compensation at a rate in excess of that received by persons appointed subject to chapter 51 of such title for performing comparable duties.
The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to enter into such contracts as may be necessary to provide for United States participation in the exposition.
The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to erect such buildings and other structures as may be appropriate for the United States participation in the exposition on land (approximately four acres including land necessary for ingress and egress) conveyed to the United States, in consideration of the participation by the United States in the exposition, and without other consideration. The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to accept title to such land or any interest therein: Provided, however, That the land or interest may be accepted only if the Secretary determines that it is free of liens, or of any other encumbrances, restrictions, or conditions that would interfere with the use of the property for purposes of the United States or prevent the disposal of the property as hereinafter set out. In the acceptance of such property and in the design and construction of buildings and other structures and facilities thereon, the Secretary of Commerce shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of General Services, and the heads of other interested agencies to assure that such activities will be undertaken in a manner that (1) minimizes to the greatest, extent practicable any adverse effects on the recreation, fish and wildlife, and other environmental values of the area; and (2) preserves and enhances to the greatest extent practicable the utility of the property for governmental purposes, needs, or other benefits following the close, of the exposition.
The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to incur such other expenses as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, including but not limited to expenditures involved in the selection, purchase, rental, construction, and other acquisition, of exhibits and materials and equipment therefor and the actual display thereof, and including but not limited to related expenditures for costs of transportation, insurance, installation, safekeeping, printing, maintenance, and operation, rental of space, and dismantling; and to purchase books of reference, newspapers, and periodicals.
Sec. 4.
The head of each department, agency, or instrumentality of
Agency cooperation.
the Federal Government is authorized—
to cooperate with the Secretary of Commerce with respect to carrying out any of the provisions of this Act; and
to make available to the Secretary of Commerce, from time to time, on a reimbursable basis, such personnel as may be necessary to assist the Secretary of Commerce to carry out his functions under this Act.
Sec. 5.
The Secretary of Commerce shall report to the Congress
Report to Congress.
within one year after the date of the official close of the exposition on the activities of the Federal Government pursuant to this Act, including a detailed statement of expenditures. Upon transmission of such
Termination.
report to the Congress, all appointments made under this Act shall terminate, except, those which may be extended by the President for such additional period of time as he deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Sec. 6.
After the close of the exposition, all Federal property shall be disposed of in accordance with provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, and other applicable Federal
laws relating to the disposition of excess and surplus property.
Sec. 7.
The functions authorized by this Act may be performed without regard to the prohibitions and limitations of the following laws:
That part of section 3109 (b) of title 5, United States Code,
which reads “(not in excess of one year) ”.
Section 16(a) of the Administrative Expenses Act of 1946 (ch. 744, August 2, 1946; 60 Stat. 810; 31 U.S.C. 638a) to the extent that it pertains to hiring automobiles.
Section 3648 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (31 U.S.C. 529) (advance of public moneys).
Sections 302–305 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (June 30, 1949, eh. 288, 63 Stat. 393 et seq.) as amended (41 U.S.C. 252–255) (competitive bids; negotiated contracts, advances).
Section 322 of the Act of June 20, 1932 (ch. 314, 47 Stat. 412; 40 U.S.C. 278a) (lease of buildings to Government; maximum rental).
Section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (41 U.S.C. 5) (advertisement of proposals for competitive bids).
Section 3710 of the Revised Statutes (4.1 U.S.C. 8) (opening of bids).
Section 2 of the Act of March 3, 1933 (ch. 212, 47 Stat. 1520; 41 U.S.C. 10a) (Buy American Act).
Section 3735 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 13) (contracts limited to one year).
Section 501 of title 44, United States Code (printing by Government
Printing Office).
Section 3702 of title 44, United States Code (advertisements without authority),
Section 3703 of title 44, United States Code (rates of payment for advertisement).
Sec. 8.
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated not to
Appropriation.
exceed $11,500,000 to remain available until expended, to carry out United States participation in the exposition.
Approved October 27, 1972.