Public Law 94–121

That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976, and for other purposes, namely:

TITLE I— DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Administration of Foreign Affairs salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the Department of State, not otherwise provided for, including expenses authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U.S.C. 801–1158), and allowances as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5921–5925; expenses of binational arbitrations arising under international air transport agreements; expenses necessary to meet the responsibilities and obligations of the United States in Germany (including those arising under the supreme authority assumed by the United States on June 5, 1945, and under contractual arrangements with the Federal Republic of Germany); hire of passenger motor vehicles; services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; dues for library membership in organizations which issue publications to members only, or to members at a price lower than to others; expenses authorized by section 2 of the Act of August 1, 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2669), as amended; refund of fees erroneously charged and paid for passports; radio communications; payment in advance for subscriptions to commercial information, telephone and similar services abroad; care and transportation of prisoners and persons declared insane; expenses as authorized by law (18 U.S.C. 3192), of bringing to the United States from foreign countries persons charged with crime; expenses necessary to provide maximum physical security in Government-owned and leased properties abroad; and procurement by contract or otherwise, of services, supplies, and facilities, as follows: (1) translating. (2) analysis and tabulation of technical information, and (3) preparation of special maps, globes, and geographic aids; administrative and other expenses authorized by section 637(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2397(b)), and by section 305 of the Mutual Defense Assistance Control Act of 1951, as amended (22 U.S.C. 1613(d)); $425,400,000: Provided, That passenger motor vehicles in possession of the Foreign Service abroad may be replaced in accordance with section 7 of the Act of August 1, 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2674), and the cost, including the exchange allowance, of each such replacement shall not exceed $4,900 in the case of the chief of mission automobile at each diplomatic mission (except that four such vehicles may be purchased at not to exceed $9,000 each) and such amounts as may be otherwise provided by law for all other such vehicles, except that right hand drive vehicles may be purchased without regard to any maximum price limitation otherwise established by law: Provided further, That in addition, this appropriation shall be available for the purchase (not to exceed thirty-three), replacement, rehabilitation, and modification of passenger motor vehicles for protective purposes without regard to any maximum price limitations otherwise established by law. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $119,100,000.

representation allowances For representation allowances as authorized by section 901 of the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U.S.C. 1131), $1,700,000. For “Representation allowances” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $525,000.

acquisition, operation, and maintenance of buildings abroad For necessary expenses of carrying into effect the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, as amended (22 U.S.C. 292–300), including personal services in the United States and abroad; salaries and expenses of personnel and dependents as authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U.S.C. 801–1158); allowances as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5921–5925; and services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; $29,840,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That not to exceed $1,817,000 may be used for administrative expenses during the current fiscal year. For “Acquisition, operation, and maintenance of buildings abroad” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $8,450,000.

acquisition, operation, and maintenance of buildings abroad (special foreign currency program) For payments in foreign currencies which the Treasury Department determines to be excess to the normal requirements of the United States for the purposes authorized by section 4 of the Foreign Service Buildings Act of 1926, as amended (22 U.S.C. 295), to be credited to and expended under the appropriation account for “Acquisition, operation, and maintenance of buildings abroad”, to remain available until expended, $9,785,000. For “Acquisition, operation, and maintenance of buildings abroad (special foreign currency program)” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $800,000.

emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service For expenses necessary to enable the Secretary of State to meet unforeseen emergencies arising in the Diplomatic and Consular Service, to be expended pursuant to the requirement of section 291 of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 107), $2,100,000. For “Emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $600,000.

payment to foreign service retirement and disability fund For payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund, as authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U.S.C. 1105–1106), $6,355,000. For “Payment to Foreign Service retirement and disability fund” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,590,000.

International Organizations and Conferences contributions to international organizations For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary to meet annual obligations of membership in international multilateral organizations, pursuant to treaties, conventions, or specific Acts of Congress, $217,853,000. For “Contributions to international organizations” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976. $189,764,000.

missions to international organizations For expenses necessary for permanent representation to certain international organizations in which the United States participates pursuant to treaties, conventions, or specific Acts of Congress, including expenses authorized by the pertinent Acts and conventions provided for such representation; salaries and expenses of personnel and dependents as authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U.S.C. 801–1158); allowance as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5921–5925; and expenses authorized by section 2 (a) and (e) of the Act of August 1, 1956, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2669); $9,000,000. For “Missions to international organizations” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $2,673,000.

international conferences and contingencies For necessary expenses of participation by the United States, upon approval by the Secretary of State, in international activities which arise from time to time in the conduct of foreign affairs and for which specific appropriations have not been provided pursuant to treaties, conventions, or special Acts of Congress, including personal services without regard to civil service and classification laws; salaries and expenses of personnel and dependents as authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U.S.C. 801–1158); allowances as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5921–5925; hire of passenger motor vehicles; contributions for the share of the United States in expenses of international organizations; and expenses authorized by section 2(a) of the Act of August 1, 1956, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2669); $5,840,0(H), of which not to exceed a total of $125,000 may be expended for representation allowances as authorized by section 901 of the Act of August 13, 1946, as amended (22 U.S.C. 131), and for official entertainment. For “International conferences and contingencies” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,775,000: Provided, that not to exceed $38,000 may be expended for representation allowances as authorized by section 901 of the Act of August 13, 1946. as amended (22 U.S.C. 1131), and for official entertainment.

international trade negotiations For necessary expenses of participation by the United States in international trade negotiations, including not to exceed $10,000 for representation allowances, as authorized by section 901 of the Act of August 13, 1946, as amended (22 U.S.C. 1131), and for official entertainment, $2,596,000: Provided, that this appropriation shall be available in accordance with the authority provided in the current appropriation for “International conferences and contingencies”. For “International trade negotiations” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $674,000: Provided, that not to exceed $3,000 may be expended for representation allowances, as authorized by section 901 of the Act of August 13, 1946, as amended (22 U.S.C. 1131), and for official entertainment.

International Commissions international boundary and water commission, united states and mexico For expenses necessary to enable the United States to meet its obligations under the treaties of 1889, 1906, 1933, 1944, 1963, and 1970 between the United States and Mexico, and to comply with the other laws applicable to the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, including operation and maintenance of the Rio Grande rectification, canalization, flood control, bank protection, water supply, power, irrigation, boundary demarcation, and sanitation projects; detailed plan preparation and construction (including surveys and operation and maintenance and protection during construction); Rio Grande emergency flood protection; expenditures for the purposes set forth in sections 101 through 104 of the Act of September 13, 1950 (22 U.S.C. 277d–l—277d–4); purchase of planographs and lithographs; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901–5902); and leasing of private property to remove therefrom sand, gravel, stone, and other materials, without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (41 U.S.C. 5); as follows:

salaries and expenses For salaries and expenses not otherwise provided for, including examinations, preliminary surveys, and investigations, and operation and maintenance of projects or parts thereof, as enumerated above, including gaging stations, $5,300,000; Provided, that expenditures for the Rio Grande bank protection project shall be subject to the provisions and conditions contained in the appropriation for said project as provided by the Act approved April 25, 1945 (59 Stat. 89). For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976. $1,371,000.

construction For detailed plan preparation and construction of projects authorized by the convention concluded February 1, 1933, between the United States and Mexico, the Acts approved August 19, 1935, as amended (22 U.S.C. 277–277f), August 29, 1935 (49 Stat. 961), June 4, 1936 (49 Stat. 1463), June 28, 1941 (22 U.S.C. 277f), September 13, 1950 (22 U.S.C. 277d–1–9), October 10, 1966 (80 Stat. 884), October 25, 1972 (86 Stat. 1161), and the project stipulated in the treaty between the United States and Mexico signed at Washington on February 3, 1944, to remain available until expended, $8,365,000: Provided,That no expenditures shall be made for the Lower Rio Grande floodcontrol project for construction on any land, site, or easement in connection with this project except such as has been acquired by donation and the title thereto has been approved by the Attorney General of the United States: Provided further, That the Anzalduas diversion dam shall not be operated for irrigation or water supply purposes in the United States unless suitable arrangements have been made with the prospective water users for repayment to the Government of such portions of the cost of said dam as shall have been allocated to such purposes by the Secretary of State. For “Construction” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $830,000, to remain available until expended.

american sections, international commissions For expenses necessary to enable the President to perform the obligations of the United States pursuant to treaties between the United States and Great Britain, in respect to Canada, signed January 11, 1909 (36 Stat. 2448), and February 24, 1925 ( 44 Stat. 2102); and the treaty between the United States and Canada, signed February 27, 1950; including services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; hire of passenger motor vehicles; $1,576,000, to be disbursed under the direction of the Secretary of State and to be available also for additional expenses of the American Sections, International Commissions, as hereinafter set forth: International Joint Commission, United States and Canada, the salary of the Commissioners on the part of the United States who shall serve at the pleasure of the President; salaries of clerks and other employees appointed by the Commissioners on the part of the United States with the approval solely of the Secretary of State; travel expenses and compensation of witnesses in attending hearings of the Commission at such places in the United States and Canada as the Commission or the American Commissioners shall determine to be necessary; and special and technical investigations in connection with matters falling within the Commission’s jurisdiction: Provided,That transfers of funds may be made to other agencies of the Government for the performance of work for which this appropriation is made. International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada, the completion of such remaining work as may be required under the award of the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal and the existing treaties between the United States and Great Britain; commutation of subsistence to employees while on field duty at not to exceed the authorized prevailing daily rate; hire of freight and passenger motor vehicles from temporary field employees; and payment for timber necessarily cut in keeping the boundary line clear. For “American sections, international commissions” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $450,000.

international fisheries commissions For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary to enable the United States to meet its obligations in connection with participation in international fisheries commissions pursuant to treaties or conven-tions, and implementing Acts of Congress, $4,730,000: Provided, That the United States share of such expenses may be advanced to the respective commissions. For “International fisheries commissions” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,560,000.

Educational, Exchange mutual educational and cultural exchange activities For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary to enable the Secretary of State to carry out the functions of the Department of State under the provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2451–2458), and the Act of August 9, 1939 (22 U.S.C. 501), including expenses authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U.S.C. 801–1158); expenses of the National Commission on Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Cooperation as authorized by sections 3, 5, and 6 of the Act of July 30, 1946 (22 U.S.C. 287o, 287q. 287r); hire of passenger motor vehicles; not to exceed $12,000 for representation expenses; not to exceed $1,000 for official entertainment within the United States; services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; and advance of funds notwithstanding section 3648 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (31 U.S.C. 529); $60,000,000, of which not less than $2,000,000 shall be used for payment in foreign currencies which the Treasury Department determines to be excess to the normal requirements of the United States: Provided, That not to exceed $3,521,000 may be used for administrative expenses during the current fiscal year. For “Mutual educational and cultural exchange activities” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $13,000,000: Provided, that not to exceed $3,000 may be used for representation expenses and not to exceed $250 may be used for official entertainment within the United States.

center for cultural and technical interchange between east and west To enable the Secretary of State to provide for carrying out the provisions of the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West Act of 1960, by grant to any appropriate agency of the State of Hawaii, $9,000,000: Provided, That none of the funds appropriated herein shall be used to pay any salary, or to enter into any contract providing for the payment thereof, in excess of the highest rate authorized in the General Schedule of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended. For “Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $2,350,000.

United States-Japan Friendship Activities (Foreign Currency Program) For payments in Japanese currency from amounts paid into United States accounts by the Government of Japan pursuant to Article V of the Agreement between the United States of America and Japan concerning the settlement of post-war economic assistance signed at Tokyo, January 9, 1962, and the exchange of notes of the same date (13 U.S.T. 1957; T.I.A.S. 5154), amounts to be determined at such times as the funds may be required for activities authorized by the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended, to remain available until expended, including utilization for purposes of the grant of any interest earned by the Japanese grantees on funds made available to them, excepting such amounts as may be required by law to be applied to United States participation in the International Ocean Exposition to be held at Okinawa, Japan.

TITLE II— DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

General Administration salaries and expenses For expenses necessary for the administration of the Department of Justice, including hire of passenger motor vehicles; not to exceed $2,500 for official reception and representation expenses; and miscellaneous and emergency expenses authorized or approved by the Attorney General or the Assistant Attorney General for Administration; $21,048,000, of which $2,044,000 is for the Watergate Special Prosecution Force. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976; not to exceed $625 for official reception and representation expenses; $5,223,000.

Legal Activities salaries and expenses, general legal activities For expenses necessary for the legal activities of the Department of Justice, not otherwise, provided for, including miscellaneous and emergency expenses authorized or approved by the Attorney General or the Assistant Attorney General for Administration; not to exceed $30,000 for expenses of collecting evidence, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney General and accounted for solely on his certificate; and advances of public moneys pursuant to law (31 U.S.C. 529); $60,220,000: Provided, That not to exceed $125,000 may be trans-ferred to this appropriation from the “Alien Property Fund, World War II”, for the general administrative expenses of alien property activities, including rent of private or Government-owned space in the District of Columbia. For “Salaries and expenses, general legal activities” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $14,900,000: Provided, that not to exceed $31,000 may be transferred to this appropriation from the “Alien Property Fund, World War II” for this period.

salaries and expenses, antitrust division For expenses necessary for the enforcement of antitrust, consumer protection and kindred laws, $21,595,000: Provided, that none of this appropriation shall be expended for the establishment and maintenance of permanent regional offices of the Antitrust Division. For “Salaries and expenses, Antitrust Division” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $5,600,000.

salaries and expenses, united states attorneys and marshals For necessary expenses of the offices of the United States attorneys and marshals, including purchase of firearms and ammunition, $142,300,000. For “Salaries and expenses, United States attorneys and marshals” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $36,100,000.

fees and expenses of witnesses For expenses, mileage, and per diems of witnesses and for per diems in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law, for payment of compensation and expenses of Commissioners appointed in condemnation cases under Rule 71A(h) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and not to exceed $1,750,000 for such compensation and expenses of expert witnesses pursuant to section 524 of title 28, United States Code, and sections 4244–48 of title 18, United States Code, including advances; $16,480,000: Provided, That no part of the sum herein appropriated shall be used to pay any witness more than one attendance tee for any one calendar day: Provided further, That no part of the sum herein appropriated shall be used for the payment of the compensation of land commissioners at a daily rate in excess of the equivalent daily rate of compensation paid a grade 18 on the General Schedule. For “Fees and expenses of witnesses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, and not to exceed $437,500 for such compensation and expenses of expert witnesses pursuant to section 524 of title 28, United States Code, and sections 4244–48 of title 18, United States Code, including advances, $4,000,000.

salaries and expenses, community relations services For necessary expenses of the Community Relations Service established by title X of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000g–2000g–2), $3,940,000. For “Salaries and expenses, Community Relations Service” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $985,000.

Federal Bureau of Investigation salaries and expenses For expenses necessary for the detection and prosecution of crimes against the United States; protection of the person of the President of the United States; acquisition, collection, classification and preservation of identification and other records and their exchange with, and for the official use of, the duly authorized officials of the Federal Government, of States, cities, and other institutions, such exchange to be subject to cancellation if dissemination is made outside the receiving departments or related agencies; and such other investigations regarding official matters under the control of the Department of Justice and the Department of State as may be directed by the Attorney General, including purchase for police-type use without regard to the general purchase price limitation for the current fiscal year (not to exceed one thousand three hundred and sixty-five, of which one thousand one hundred and twenty-two shall be for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; purchase, lease, hire, maintenance, operation and storage of aircraft; firearms and ammunition; not to exceed $10,000 for taxicab hire to be used exclusively for the purposes set forth in this paragraph; payment of rewards; benefits in accordance with those provided under 22 U.S.C. 1136(9)–(11), under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of State; and not to exceed $70,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney General, and to be accounted for solely on his certificate; $468,700,000. None of the funds appropriated for the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall be used to pay the compensation of any civil-service employee. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $124,000,000.

Immigration and Naturalization Service salaries and expenses For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the administration and enforcement of the laws relating to immigration, naturalization, and alien registration, including advance of cash to aliens for meals and lodging while enroute; payment of allowances (at a rate not in excess of $1 per day) to aliens, while held in custody under the immigration laws, for work performed; payment of rewards; not to exceed $50,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney General and accounted for solely on his certificate; purchase for police-type use without regard to the general purchase price limitation for the current fiscal year (not to exceed four hundred and thirty-eight, of which three hundred and forty-four shall be for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; purchase (not to exceed five, for replacement only), lease, maintenance and operation of aircraft; fire-arms and ammunition, attendance at firearms matches; refunds of head tax, maintenance bills, immigration fines, and other items properly returnable, except deposits of aliens who become public charges and deposits to secure payment of fines and passage money; operation, maintenance, remodeling, and repair of buildings and the purchase of equipment incident thereto; acquisition of land as sites for enforcement fence and construction incident to such fence; reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard services for pro-tection of confidential files; research related to immigration enforcement; $208,000,000, of which not to exceed $400,000 shall remain available for such research until expended: Provided, that of the amount herein appropriated, not to exceed $50,000 may be used for the emergency replacement of aircraft upon certificate of the Attorney General. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $52,700,000.

Federal Prison System salaries and expenses, bureau of prisons For expenses necessary for the administration, operation, and maintenance of Federal penal and correctional institutions, including supervision of United States prisoners in non-Federal institutions; purchase of (not to exceed twenty-seven of which twenty-two are for replacement only), and hire of passenger motor vehicles; compilation of statistics relating to prisoners in Federal penal and correctional institutions; assistance to State and local governments to improve their correctional systems; firearms and ammunition; medals and other awards; payment of rewards; purchase and exchange of farm products and livestock; construction of buildings at prison camps; and acquisition of land as authorized by section 4010 of title 18, United States Code; $186,200,000: Provided, That there may be transferred to the Health Services Administration such amounts as may be necessary, in the discretion of the Attorney General, for direct expenditures by that Administration for medical relief for inmates of Federal penal and correctional institutions. For “Salaries and expenses, Bureau of Prisons” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $48,000,000.

buildings and facilities For planning, acquisition of sites and construction of new facilities and constructing, remodeling, and equipping necessary buildings and facilities at existing penal and correctional institutions, including all necessary expenses incident thereto, by contract or force account, $12,560,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, that labor of United States prisoners may be used for work performed under this appropriation. For “Buildings and facilities” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,395,000.

support of united states prisoners For support of United States prisoners in non-Federal institutions, including necessary clothing and medical aid, payment of rewards, and reimbursement to St. Elizabeths Hospital for the care and treatment of United States prisoners, at per diem rates as authorized by law (24 U.S.C. 168a), $31,875,000. For “Support of United States prisoners” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976. $8,466,000.

federal prison industries, incorporated The Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated is hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available, and in accord with the law, and to make such con-tracts and commitments, without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section 104 of the Government Corporation Control Act, as amended, as may be necessary in carrying out the program set forth in the budget for the current fiscal year and for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, for such corporation, including purchase of not to exceed five (for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles, except as hereinafter provided:

limitation on administrative and vocational training expenses, federal prison industries incorporated Not to exceed $1,906,000 of the funds of the corporation shall be available for its administrative expenses, and not to exceed $5,120,000 for the expenses of vocational training of prisoners, both amounts to be available for services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, and to be computed on an accrual basis and to be determined in accordance with the corporation’s prescribed accounting system in effect on July 1, 1946, and shall be exclusive of depreciation, payment of claims, expenditures which the said accounting system requires to be capitalized or charged to cost of commodities acquired or produced, including selling and shipping expenses, and expenses in connection with acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance, improvement, protection, or disposition of facilities and other property belonging to the corporation or in which it has an interest. For the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, not to exceed $524,000 of the funds of the corporation shall be available for its administrative expenses, and not to exceed $1,331,000 shall be available for the expenses of vocational training of prisoners, both amounts to be available on the same basis as such funds were made available in fiscal year 1976.

Law Enforcement Assistance Administration salaries and expenses For grants, contracts, loans, and other assistance authorized by title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, and title II of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, including departmental salaries and other expenses in connection therewith, $809,638,000, to remain available until expended. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $204,960,000, to remain available until expended.

Drug Enforcement Administration salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the Drug Enforcement Administration, including hire of passenger motor vehicles; payment in advance for special tests and studies by contract; not to exceed $70,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney General, and to be accounted for solely on his certificate; purchase of not to exceed four hundred fifty-three passenger motor vehicles (of which four hundred forty-two are for replacement only) for police-type use without regard to the general purchase price limitation for the current fiscal year; payment of rewards; payment for publication of technical and informational material in professional and trade journals; purchase of chemicals, apparatus, and scientific equipment; payment for necessary accommodations in the District of Columbia for conferences and training activities; acquisition (purchase of one), lease, maintenance, and operation of aircraft; employment of aliens by contract for services abroad; research related to enforcement and drug control: benefits in accordance with those provided under 22 U.S.C. 1136(9)–(11), under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of State; $149,859,000, of which not to exceed $4,500,000 for research shall remain available until expended. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $41,758,000.

TITLE III— DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

General Administration salaries and expenses For expenses necessary for the general administration of the Department of Commerce, including not to exceed $1,500 for official entertainment, $12,580,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, including not to exceed $375 for official entertainment, $3,145,000.

participation in united states expositions For expenses necessary to carry out the demolition of the New York World’s Fair Building, $530,000, to remain available until expended.

Social and Economic Statistics Administration salaries and expenses For expenses necessary for collecting, compiling, analyzing, preparing, and publishing statistics, provided for by law, and modernization or development of automatic data processing equipment, $52,090,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $13,540,000.

periodic censuses and programs For expenses necessary to prepare for taking, compiling, and publishing the censuses of business, transportation, manufactures, and mineral industries; the census of governments; the census of agriculture; the census of population and housing; and periodic surveys, as provided for by law, $27,000,000, to remain available until expended. For “Periodic censuses and programs” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $8,200,000, to remain available until expended.

Economic Development Administration economic development assistance programs For economic development assistance as authorized by titles I, II, III, IV, and IX of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended, and title II of the Trade Act of 1974, $360,000,000. For “Economic development assistance programs” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $89,625,000.

administration of economic development assistance programs For necessary expenses of administering the economic development assistance programs, not otherwise provided for, $25,378,000, of which not to exceed $300,000 may be advanced to the Small Business Administration for processing of loan applications. For “Administration of economic development assistance programs” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $6,375,000, of which not to exceed $75,000 may be advanced to the Small Business Administration for processing or loan applications.

Regional Action Planning Commissions regional development programs For expenses necessary to carry out the programs authorized by title V of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended, $63,068,000, to remain available until expended. For “Regional development programs” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $15,760,000, to remain available until expended.

Domestic and International Business Administration operations and administration For necessary expenses of domestic business activities of the Department of Commerce; necessary expenses for international business activities, including trade promotional activities abroad without regard to the provisions of law set forth in 41 U.S.C. 5 and 13, and 44 U.S.C. 501, 3702, and 3703; full medical coverage for dependent members of immediate families of employees stationed overseas; purchase of commercial and trade reports; employment of aliens by contract for services abroad; rental or space abroad, for periods not exceeding five years, and expenses of alteration, repair, or improvement; purchase or construction of temporary demountable exhibition structures for use abroad; advance of funds under contracts abroad; payment of tort claims, in the manner authorized in the first paragraph of 28 U.S.C. 2672 when such claims arise in foreign countries; and not to exceed $4,200 for official representation expenses abroad; necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended; and necessary expenses for carrying out the Export Administration Act of 1969, as amended and extended by the Equal Export Opportunity Act, including awards of compensation to informers under said Act and as authorized by 22 U.S.C. 401(b); $61,205,000, to remain available until expended, of which not to exceed $600,000 may be advanced to the United States Customs Service, Treasury Department, for enforcement of the export administration program: Provided, That the provisions of the first sentence of section 105(f) and all of section 108(c) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and 2458(c)) shall apply in carrying out the activities concerned with international business activities. For “Operations and administration” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, including $1,050 for representation expenses abroad, $15,250,000, to remain available until expended.

Minority Business Enterprise minority business development For necessary expenses of the Department of Commerce in fostering, promoting, and developing minority business enterprise, $49,850,000, of which $38,470,000 shall remain available until expended: Provided, that not to exceed $11,380,000 shall be available for program development and management. For “Minority business development” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $12,463,000, of which $9,618,000 shall remain available until expended: Provided, that not to exceed $2,845,000 shall be available for program development and management.

United States Travel Service salaries and expenses For necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the International Travel Act of 1961, as amended, including employment of aliens by contract for service abroad; rental of space abroad, for periods not exceeding five years, and expenses of alteration, repair, or improvement; advance of funds under contracts abroad; payment of tort claims, in the manner authorized in the first paragraph of section 2672 of title 28 of the United States Code, when such claims arise in foreign countries; and not to exceed $3,500 for representation expenses abroad; and for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the Act of July 19, 1940, as amended, $12,815,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, including not to exceed $875 for representation expenses abroad, $3,204,000.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration operations, research, and facilities For expenses necessary for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including research and development; testing and evaluation of new operational systems and equipment; including maintenance, operation, and hire of aircraft; acquisition and installation of research instrumentation; expenses of an authorized strength of 388 commissioned officers on the active list; pay of commissioned office is retired in accordance with law and payments under the Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection and the Survivors Benefit plans; observation of environmental conditions from space satellites, and reporting and processing of the data obtained for use. in environmental forecasting; and construction of facilities, including initial equipment; alteration, modernization, and relocation of facilities; and acquisition of land for facilities; and for carrying out the provisions of the Fur Seal Act of 1966; $495,162,000, to remain available until expended, of which so much as may become available during the current fiscal year shall be derived from the Pribilof Islands Fund: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available for payment to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for procurement, in accordance with the authority available to that Administration, of such equipment or facilities as may be necessary, for the purposes of this appropriation: Provided further, That all obligated, unliquidated balances of the Administration of Pribilof Islands account shall be merged with this appropriation. For “Operations, research, and facilities” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $136,000,000, to remain available until expended.

coastal zone management For carrying out the provisions of Public Law 92–583, approved October 27, 1972, $18,000,000, to remain available until expended. For “Coastal zone management” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,500,000, to remain available until expended.

fishermen’s guaranty fund For payment to the Fishermen’s Guaranty Fund, established pursuant to the Act of August 12, 1968 (82 Stat. 729), $61,000, to remain available until expended. For “Fishermen’s guaranty fund” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $15,000, to remain available until expended.

construction For expenses necessary for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for planning the construction of facilities, $1,000,000, to remain available until expended.

National Fire Prevention and Control Administration operations, research, and administration For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, $8,618,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, that no part of the appropriation shall be available for the Federal Fire Council subsequent to enactment of this legislation. For “Operations, research, and administration” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $2,235,000, to remain available until expended.

Patent and Trademark Office salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the Patent and Trademark Office, including defense of suits instituted against the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, $83,300,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $20,840,000.

Science and Technical Research scientific and technical research and services For necessary expenses of the National Bureau of Standards, including the acquisition of buildings, grounds, and other facilities; the National Technical Information Service; and telecommunications research and development activities of the Department of Commerce; $63,004,000, to remain available until expended, of which not to exceed $2,085,000 may be transferred to the “Working Capital Fund”, National Bureau of Standards, for additional capital. For “Scientific and technical research and services” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $16,128,000, to remain available until expended, of which not to exceed $475,000 may be transferred to the “Working Capital Fund”, National Bureau of Standards, for additional capital.

Maritime Administration ship construction For construction-differential subsidy and cost of national-defense features incident to construction of ships for operation in foreign commerce (46 U.S.C. 1152, 1154); for construction-differential subsidy and cost of national-defense features incident to the reconstruction and reconditioning of ships under title V of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended (46 U.S.C. 1154); and for acquisition of used ships pursuant to section 510 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended (46 U.S.C. 1160); $195,000,000, to remain available until expended. For “Ship construction” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $18,000,000, to remain available until expended.

operating-differential subsidies (liquidation of contract authority) For the payment of obligations incurred for operating-differential subsidies granted on or after January 1, 1947, as authorized by the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, and in appropriations heretofore made to the United States Maritime Commission, $315,936,000, to remain available until expended. For “Operating-differential subsidies (liquidation of contract authority)” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $70,582,000, to remain available until expended.

research and development For expenses necessary for research, development, fabrication, and test operation of experimental facilities and equipment; collection and dissemination of maritime technical and engineering information; studies to improve water transportation systems; $12,000,000, to remain available until expended. For “Research and development” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,000,000, to remain available until expended.

operations and training For expenses necessary for carrying out the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, and the training of cadets as officers of the Merchant Marine, including not to exceed $1,125 for entertainment of officials of other countries when specifically authorized by the Maritime Administrator; not to exceed $1,250 for representation allowances; not to exceed $2,500 for contingencies for the Superintendent, United States Merchant Marine Academy to be expended in his discretion; purchase of not to exceed one passenger motor vehicle for replacement only; and uniform and textbook allowances for cadet midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at an average yearly cost of not to exceed $575 per cadet; $45,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That reimbursement may be made to this appropriation for expenses in support of activities for National Maritime Research Centers financed from the appropriation for “Research and development”: Provided further, That reimbursements may be made to this appropriation from receipts to the “Federal ship financing fund” for administrative expenses in support of that program. For “Operations and training” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, including not to exceed $300 for entertainment of officials of other countries when specifically authorized by the Maritime Administrator; not to exceed $300 for representation allowances; and not to exceed $625 for contingencies for the Superintendent, United States Merchant Marine Academy to be expended in his discretion; $11,280,000, to remain available until expended.

general provisions—maritime administration No additional vessel shall be allocated under charter, nor shall any vessel be continued under charter by reason of any extension of chartering authority beyond June 30, 1949, unless the charterer shall agree that the Maritime Administration shall have no obligation upon redelivery to accept or pay for consumable stores, bunkers, and slopchest items, except with respect to such minimum amounts of bunkers as the Maritime Administration considers advisable to be retained on the vessel and that prior to such redelivery all consumable stores, slop chest items, and bunkers over and above such minimums shall be removed from the vessel by the charterer at his own expense. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Maritime Administration is authorized to furnish utilities and services and make necessary repairs in connection with any lease, contract, or occupancy involving Government property under control of the Maritime Administration and payments received by the Maritime Administration for utilities, services, and repairs so furnished or made shall be credited to the appropriation charged with the cost thereof: Provided, That rental payments under any such lease, contract, or occupancy on account of items other than such utilities, services, or repairs shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. No obligations shall be incurred during the current fiscal year and the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, from the construction fund established by the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, or otherwise, in excess of the appropriations and limitations contained in this Act, or in any prior appropriation Act, and all receipts which otherwise would be deposited to the credit of said fund shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.

TITLE IV— THE JUDICIARY

Supreme Court of the United States salaries For the Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices, and all other officers and employees, whose compensation shall be fixed by the Court, except as otherwise provided by law, and who may be employed and assigned by the Chief Justice to any office or work of the Court, $5,056,000. For “Salaries” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,314,000.

printing and binding supreme court reports For printing and binding the advance opinions, preliminary prints, and bound reports of the Court, $706,000.

miscellaneous expenses For miscellaneous expenses, to be expended as the Chief Justice must approve, $737,000. For “Miscellaneous expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $178,000.

automobile for the chief justice For purchase, exchange, lease, driving, maintenance, and operation of an automobile for the Chief Justice of the United States, $19,000. For “Automobile for the Chief Justice” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,700.

books for the supreme court For books and periodicals for the Supreme Court to be purchased by the Librarian of the Supreme Court, under the direction of the Chief Justice, $63,000. For “Books for the Supreme Court” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $15,800.

care of the building and grounds For such expenditures as may be necessary to enable the Architect of the Capitol to carry out the duties imposed upon him by the Act approved May 7, 1934 (40 U.S.C. 13a–13b), including improvements, maintenance, repairs, equipment, supplies, materials, and appurtenances: special clothing for workmen; and personal and other services (including temporary labor without reference to the Classification and Retirement Acts, as amended), and for snow removal by hire of men and equipment or under contract without compliance with section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (41 U.S.C. 5); $1,429,000, of which $800,000 shall remain available until expended. For “Care of the building and grounds” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $195,500.

Court of Customs and Patent Appeals salaries and expenses For salaries of the chief judge, four associate judges, and all other officers and employees of the court, and necessary expenses of the court, including exchange of books, and traveling expenses, as may be approved by the chief judge, $853,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $213,000.

Customs Court salaries and expenses For salaries of the chief judge and eight judges; salaries of the officers and employees of the court; services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; and necessary expenses of the court, including exchange of books and traveling expenses, as may be approved by the court; $2,587,000: Provided, that traveling expenses of judges of the Customs Court shall be paid upon written certificate of the judge. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $645,000.

Court of Claims salaries and expenses For salaries of the chief judge, six associate judges, and all other officers and employees of the court, and for other necessary expenses, including stenographic and other fees and charges necessary in the taking of testimony, and travel, $2,429,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $597,000.

Courts of Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judicial Services salaries of judges For salaries of circuit judges; district judges (including judges of the district courts of the Virgin Islands, the Panama Canal Zone, and Guam); justices and judges retired or resigned under title 28, United States Code, sections 371, 372, and 373; and annuities of widows of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States in accordance with title 28, United States Code, section 375: $28,750,000. For “Salaries of judges” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $7,230,000.

salaries of supporting personnel For salaries of all officials and employees of the Federal Judiciary, not otherwise specifically provided for, $117,075,000: Provided, That the salaries of secretaries to circuit and district judges shall not exceed the compensation established in chapter 51 of title 5, United States Code, for General Schedule grade (GS) 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10, and that the salaries of law clerks to circuit and district judges shall not exceed the compensation established in chapter 51 of title 5, United States Code, for General Schedule grade (GS) 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12: Providedfurther, That (exclusive of step increases corresponding with those provided for by chapter 53 of title 5 of the United States Code, and of compensation paid for temporary assistance needed because of an emergency) the aggregate salaries paid to secretaries and law clerks appointed by each of the circuit and district judges shall not exceed $60,902 and $36,921 per annum, respectively, except in the case of the chief judge of each circuit and the chief judge of each district court having five or more district judges, in which case the aggregate salaries shall not exceed $75,019 and $47,441 per annum, respectively: Provided further, That the chief judge of each circuit may appoint a senior law clerk to the court at not more than $30,000 per annum, without regard to the limitations referred to above, said salary to be paid from this appropriation and be set by the Judicial Council of the Circuit, which Council shall also prescribe the duties and qualification of the position. For “Salaries of supporting personnel” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $29,700,000.

representation by court-appointed counsel and operation of defender organizations For the operation of Federal Public Defender and Community Defender organizations, and the compensation and reimbursement of expenses of attorneys appointed to represent persons under the Criminal Justice Act of 1964 (18 U.S.C. 3006A, as amended by Public Law 91–447, October 14, 1970), $16,590,000. For “Representation by court-appointed counsel and operation of defender organizations” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,148,000.

fees of jurors For fees, expenses, and costs of jurors; and compensation of jury commissioners; $18,000,000. For “Fees of jurors” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,500,000.

travel and miscellaneous expenses For necessary travel and miscellaneous expenses, not otherwise provided for, incurred by the Judiciary, including the purchase of firearms and ammunition, $20,040,000. For “Travel and miscellaneous expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,883,000.

salaries and expenses of united states magistrates For compensation and expenses of United States Magistrates, including secretarial and clerical assistance, as authorized by 28 U.S.C. 634–635, $10,510,000. For “Salaries and expenses of United States magistrates” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $2,594,000.

salaries and expenses of referees For salaries and expenses of referees as authorized by the Act of June 28, 1946, as amended (11 U.S.C. 68, 102), not to exceed $24,096,000, to be derived from the Referees’ salary and expense fund established in pursuance of said Act, and, to the extent of any deficiency in said fund, from any monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated: Provided, that $600,000 shall be transferred to the appropriation for “Administrative Office of the United States Courts” for general administrative expense of the bankruptcy system. For “Salaries and expenses of referees” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $6,008,000: Provided, that $150,000 shall be transferred to the appropriation for “Administrative Office of the United States Courts” for general administrative expense of the bankruptcy system.

Administrative Office of the United States Courts salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, including travel, advertising, and rent in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, $7,233,000: Provided, that not to exceed $120,000 of the appropriations contained in this title shall be available for the study of rules of practice and procedure. For “Administrative Office of the United States Courts” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,823,000.

Federal Judicial Center salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the Federal Judicial Center, as authorized by Public Law 90–219, $6,565,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,721,000.

Space and Facilities, the Judiciary space and facilities For the rental of space, tenant alterations, and related services for the United States Courts of Appeals and District Courts, the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, the Customs Court, the Court of Claims, the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and the Federal Judicial Center, pursuant to the Public Buildings Amendments of 1972, Public Law 92–313, June 16, 1972 (86 Stat. 216), $64,000,000, to be available for transfer to the General Services Administration which shall be responsible for administering the program in compliance with standards or guidelines prescribed by the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts under the supervision and direction of the Judicial Conference of the United States. For “Space and facilities” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $16,000,000.

Expenses, United States Court Facilities furniture and furnishings For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, to provide furniture and furnishings for the United States Courts, including the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and the Federal Judicial Center, $4,570,000, to be available for transfer to the General Services Administration which shall be responsible for administering the program in compliance with standards or guidelines prescribed by the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts under the supervision and direction of the Judicial Conference of the United States. For “Furniture and furnishings” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $425,000.

Bicentennial Expenses, the Judiciary bicentennial activities For expenses to be incurred by the Judiciary in the observance of the American Revolution Bicentennial, $2,000,000, which sum shall be available for allocation by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to the respective United States courts of appeals and district courts and for programs or projects conducted on a national level, to remain available until expended.

TITLE V— RELATED AGENCIES

Arms Control and Disarmament Agency arms control and disarmament activities For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, for arms control and disarmament activities authorized by the Act of September 26, 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2551 et seq.), $10,500,000. For “Arms control and disarmament activities” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $2,700,000.

Board for International Broadcasting grants and expenses For expenses of the Board for International Broadcasting, including grants to Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty, $64,500,000. For “Grants and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $17,968,000.

Commission on Civil Rights salaries and expenses For expenses necessary for the Commission on Civil Rights, including hire of passenger motor vehicles, $7,700,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,925,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission established by title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,as amended, including services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; hire of passenger motor vehicles; and not to exceed $6,000,000 for payments to State and local agencies for services to the Commission pursuant to title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended; $63,040,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $18,290,000.

Federal Communications Commission salaries and expenses For necessary expenses for the Federal Communications Commission, as authorized by law, including uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901–5902); not to exceed $353,000 for land and structures; not to exceed $65,000 for improvement and care of grounds and repair to buildings; not to exceed $1,500 for official reception and representation expenses; purchase (not to exceed eight) and hire of motor vehicles; special counsel fees; and services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; $49,500,000: Provided, That not to exceed $500,000 of the foregoing amount shall remain available until September 30, 1977, for research and policy studies. For “Salaries and Expenses”, including the hire of motor vehicles, and not to exceed $375 for official reception and representation expenses, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976; $12,325,000.

Federal Maritime Commission salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the Federal Maritime Commission, including services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; hire of passenger motor vehicles; and uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902; $7,840,000: Provided, that not to exceed $1,500 shall be available for official reception and representation expenses. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,960,000: Provided, that not to exceed $375 shall be available for official reception and representation expenses.

Federal Trade Commission salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the Federal Trade Commission, including uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902; services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; hire of passenger motor vehicles; and not to exceed $1,500 for official reception and representation expenses; $45,927,000. No part of these funds may lie used to pay the salary of any employee, including Commissioners, of the Federal Trade Commission who— (1) makes any publication based on the line-of-business data furnished by individual firms without taking reasonable precautions to prevent disclosure of the line-of-business data furnished by any particular firm; or (2) permits anyone other than sworn officers and employees of the Federal Trade Commission to examine the line-of-business reports from individual firms; or (3) uses the information provided in the line-of-business program for any purpose other than statistical purposes. Such information for carrying out specific law enforcement responsibilities of the Federal Trade Commission shall be obtained under existing practices and procedures or as changed by law. For “Salaries and expenses”, including $375 for official reception and representation expenses, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $12,000,000.

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission salaries and expenses For expenses necessary to carry on the activities of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, including services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; allowances and benefits similar to those provided by title IX of the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended, as determined by the Commission; expenses of packing, shipping, and storing personal effects of personnel assigned abroad; rental or lease, for such periods as may be necessary, of office space and living quarters for personnel assigned abroad; maintenance, improvement, and repair of properties rented or leased abroad, and furnishing fuel, water, and utilities for such properties; insurance on official motor vehicles abroad; advances of funds abroad; advances or reimbursements to other Government agencies for use of their facilities and services in carrying out the functions of the Commission; hire of motor vehicles for field use only; and employment of aliens; $1,400,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $375,000.

International Trade Commission salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the International Trade Commission, not to exceed $200,000 for expenses of travel, hire of passenger motor vehicles, and services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, $10,400,000: Provided, That no part of this appropriation shall be used to pay the salary of any member of the International Trade Commission who shall hereafter participate in any proceedings under sections 336, 337, and 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, wherein he or any member of his family has any special, direct, and pecuniary interest, or in which he has acted as attorney or special representative: Provided further,That no part of the foregoing appropriation shall be used for making any special study, investigation, or report at the request of any other agency of the executive branch of the Government unless reimbursement is made for the cost thereof. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, including not to exceed $50,000 for expenses of travel; hire of passenger motor vehicles; and services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; $2,675,000.

Legal Services Corporation To enable the Community Services Administration to make payment to the Legal Services Corporation to carry out the purposes of the Legal Services Corporation Act of 1974 (P.L. 93–355), $88,000,000, of which such sums as may be necessary shall be available to the Community Services Administration to pay obligations incurred in carrying out Section 3 of said Act. For “Legal Services Corporation” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $24,630,000.

Marine Mammal Commission salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the Marine Mammal Commission to carry out the provisions of title II of the Act of October 21, 1972 (Public Law 92–522), establishing the Marine Mammal Commission, $900,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $225,000.

National Commission for the Review of Federal and State Laws Relating to Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the National Commission for the Review of Federal and State Laws Relating to Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance, established by the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (84 Stat. 224), $400,000, to remain available until expended.

Office of the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations salaries and expenses For expenses necessary for the Office of the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations, including hire of passenger motor vehicles, and services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, $1,980,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $495,000.

Privacy Protection Study Commission For necessary expenses of the Privacy Protection Study Commission pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act (Public Law 93–579), $150,000.

Renegotiation Board salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the Renegotiation Board, including hire of passenger motor vehicles and services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, $5,400,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,335,000.

Securities and Exchange Commission salaries and expenses For necessary expenses for the Securities and Exchange Commission, including services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, and not to exceed $2,000 for official reception and representation expenses, $47,885,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, including not to exceed $500 for official reception and representation expenses, $12,675,000.

Small Business Administration salaries and expenses For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, of the Small Business Administration, including hire of passenger vehicles, not to exceed $1,500 for official reception and representation expenses, $28,350,000, and in addition there may be transferred to this appropriation not to exceed a total of $89,500,000 from the “Disaster loan ”, the “Business loan and investment fund”, the “Lease guarantees revolving fund” and the “Surety bond guarantees revolving fund”, in such amounts as may be necessary for administrative expenses in connection with activities respectively financed under said funds: Provided, That 10 per centum of the amount authorized to be transferred from these revolving funds shall be apportioned for use, pursuant to section 3679 of the Revised Statutes, as amended, only in such amounts and at such times as may be necessary to carry out the. business and disaster loan, and lease guarantee and surety bond guarantee programs. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, including not to exceed $375 for official reception and representation expenses. $28,735,000, of which $21,900,000 shall be derived by transfer from the “Business loan and investment fund”, the “Disaster loan fund”, the “Lease guarantees revolving fund”, and the “Surety bond guarantees revolving fund”.

disaster loan fund business loan and investment fund lease guarantees revolving fund surety bond guarantees revolving fund The Small Business Administration is hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to the following funds, and in accord with the law, and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section 104 of the Government Corporation Control Act, as amended, as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the budget for the current fiscal year and the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, for the “Disaster loan fund ”, the “Business loan and investment fund”, the “Lease guarantees revolving fund” and the “Surety bond guarantees revolving fund”.

business loan and investment fund For additional capital for the “Business loan and investment fund”, authorized by the Small Business Act, as amended. $278,750,000, to remain available without fiscal year limitation, of which $109,500,000 is for the direct business loan program authorized by section 7(a) of said Act and $10,000,000 is for the direct loan program authorized by section 7(h) of said Act.

disaster loan fund For additional capital for the “Disaster loan fund”, authorized by the Small Business Act, as amended, $100,000,000, to remain available without fiscal year limitation, for the non-physical disaster loan program.

Surety Bond Guarantees Revolving Fund For additional capital for the “Surety Bond Guarantees Revolving Fund”, authorized by the Small Business Investment Act, as amended, $10,000,000 to remain available without fiscal year limitation. For “Surety bond guarantees revolving fund” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $2,500,000, to remain available without fiscal year limitation.

United States Information Agency salaries and expenses For expenses necessary to enable the United States Information Agency, as authorized by Reorganization Plan No. 8 of 1953, the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act (22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.), and the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.), to carry out international information activities, including employment, without regard to the civil service and classification laws, of persons on a temporary basis (not to exceed $20,000), and aliens within the United States; salaries, expenses, and allowances of personnel and dependents as authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U.S.C. 801–1158) ; entertainment within the United States not to exceed $1,500; purchase for use abroad of (not to exceed 130, of which 60 are for replacement only), and hire of passenger motor vehicles; services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; advance of funds notwithstanding section 3648 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (31 U.S.C. 529); dues for library membership in organizations which issue publications to members only, or to members at a price lower than to others; purchase of uniforms for not to exceed thirteen guards; radio activities and acquisition and production of motion pictures and visual materials and purchase or rental of technical equipment and facilities therefor, narration, script-writing, translation, and engineering services, by contract or otherwise ; and purchase of objects for presentation to foreign governments, schools, or organizations; $246,200,000: Provided, That not to exceed $200,000 may be used for representation abroad: Provided further,That passenger motor vehicles used abroad exclusively for the purposes of this appropriation may be exchanged or sold pursuant to section 201(c) of the Act of June 30, 1949 (40 U.S.C. 481(c)), and the exchange allowances or proceeds of such sales shall be available for replacement of an equal number of such vehicles and the cost, including the exchange allowance of each such replacement, shall not exceed such amounts as may be otherwise provided by law (except that right-hand drive vehicles may be purchased without regard to any maximum price limitation otherwise established by law): Provided further, That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 3679 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (31 U.S.C. 665), the United States Information Agency is authorized, in making contracts for the use of international shortwave radio stations and facilities, to agree on behalf of the United States to indemnify the owners and operators of said radio stations and facilities from such funds as may be hereafter appropriated for the purpose against loss or damage on account of injury to persons or property arising from such use of said radio stations and facilities. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, including not to exceed $375 for entertainment within the United States and not to exceed $50,000 for representation abroad, $67,500,000.

salaries and expenses (special foreign currency program) For payments in foreign currencies which the Treasury Department determines to be excess to the normal requirements of the United States, for necessary expenses of the United States Information Agency, as authorized by law, $10,708,000, to remain available until expended. For “Salaries and expenses (special foreign currency program)” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $3,225,000.

special international exhibitions For expenses necessary to carry out the functions of the United States Information Agency under section 102(a) (3) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.), $6,187,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, that not to exceed a total of $6,500 may be expended for representation. For “Special international exhibitions” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, including not to exceed $1,625 for representation, $2,004,000.

acquisition and construction of radio facilities For an additional amount for the purchase, rent, construction, and improvement of facilities for radio transmission and reception, purchase and installation of necessary equipment for radio transmission and reception, without regard to the provisions of the Act of June 30, 1932 (40 U.S.C. 278a), and acquisition of land and interests in land by purchase, lease, rental, or otherwise, $10,135,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available for acquisition of land outside the continental United States without regard to section 355 of the Revised Statutes (40 U.S.C. 255) and title to any land so acquired shall be approved by the Director of the United States Information Agency. For “Acquisition and construction of radio facilities” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $260,000.

TITLE VI— GENERAL PROVISIONS