Public Law 94–303

CHAPTER I DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary For an additional amount for “Office of the Secretary”, $41,000. For an additional amount for “Office of the Secretary”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $10,000.

Office of the Inspector General For an additional amount for “Office of the Inspector General”, $637,000, and in addition $372,000 shall be derived by transfer from the appropriation, “food stamp program” and merged with this appropriation. For an additional amount for “Office of the Inspector General”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $159,000, and in addition $93,000 shall be derived by transfer from the appropriation, “food stamp program” and merged with this appropriation.

Agricultural Research Service For an additional amount for “Agricultural Research Service”, $19,535,000.

Animal Ann Plant Health Inspection Service For an additional amount for “Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service”, $7,644,000. For an additional amount for “Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $2,161,000.

Statistical Reporting Service For an additional amount for “Statistical Reporting Service”, $532,000. For an additional amount for “Statistical Reporting Service”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $133,000.

Federal Crop Insurance Corporation limitation on administrative and operating expenses Ar additional amount not to exceed $15025,000 of administrative and operating expenses may be paid from premium income. An additional amount not to exceed $69,000 of administrative and operating expenses, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, may be paid from premium income.

Soil Conservation Service conservation operations For an additional amount for “Conservation operations”, $750,000. watershed and flood prevention operations For an additional amount for emergency measures for runoff retardation and soil-erosion prevention, as provided by section 216 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 ( 33 U.S.C. 701b–1) $12,327,000, to remain available until expended, great plains conservation program For an additional amount for “Great Plains Conservation Program”, $2,000,000.

Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service agricultural conservation program For an additional amount for “Agricultural conservation program”, pursuant to the amount made available in the second proviso under this heading in Public Law 94–122, $15,000,000. For an additional amount for “Agricultural conservation program”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $85,000,000, to remain available until expended to liquidate obligations incurred under the program authorized in the Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1976.

Food and Nutrition Service child nutrition programs For an additional amount for “Child nutrition programs”, $234,151,000, to remain available until expended. For an additional amount for “Child nutrition programs”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $419,500,000, to remain available until expended, and in addition, $20,000,000 shall be transferred to this appropriation from funds available under Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c) for purchase and distribution of agricultural commodities and other foods pursuant to Section 6 of the National School Lunch Act, as amended. special milk program For an additional amount for “Special milk program” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $24,000,000. food stamp program For an additional amount for the “Food Stamp Program” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $200,000,000, to remain available until expended.

RELATED AGENCIES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE Food and Drug Administration For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,200,000. Farm Credit Administration limitation on administrative expenses The limitation on administrative expenses is increased by $410,000.

CHAPTER II DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—MILITARY

MILITARY PERSONNEL Military Personnel, Army For an additional amount for “Military personnel, Anny”, $14,300,000. For an additional amount for “Military personnel, Army” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $3,900,000. Military Personnel, Navy For an additional amount for “Military personnel, Navy”, $16,800,000. For an additional amount for “Military personnel, Navy” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,000,000. Military Personnel, Marine Corps For an additional amount for “Military personnel, Marine Corps”, $3,500,000. Military Personnel, Air Force For an additional amount for “Military personnel, Air Force”, $6,200,000. For an additional amount for “Military personnel, Air Force” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,540,000.

RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL Retired Pay, Defense For an additional amount for “Retired pay, Defense”, $440,400,000. For an additional amount for “Retired pay, Defense” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $167,600,000.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Operation and Maintenance, Army For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Army”, $6,000,000. For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Army” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $3,000,000. Operation and Maintenance, Navy For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Navy”, $3,800,000. For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Navy” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,900,000; Provided, That appropriations available to the Navy for Operations and Maintenance during the period July 1, 1975, through September 30, 1976, for the alteration, overhaul and repair of naval vessels shall be available in an amount not to exceed $1,872,438,000 for the performance of such work in Navy shipyards. Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Marine Corps”, $500,000. For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Marine Corps” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $200,000. Operation and Maintenance, Air Force For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Air Force”, $4,800,000. For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Air Force” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $2,400,000. Operation and Maintenance, Defense Agencies For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Defense Agencies”, as follows: for the Secretary of Defense activities, $258,000, of which $3,000 shall be available only for the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services and $202,000 shall be available only for Overseas Dependent Education; for the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, $1,000; for the Office of Information for the Armed Forces, $6,000; for the Defense Contract Audit Agency, $133,000; for the Defense Investigative Service, $35,000; for the Defense Mapping Agency, $297,000; for the Defense Nuclear Agency, $12,000; for the Defense Supply Agency, $1,662,000; and for intelligence and communications activities, $596,000; in all: $3,000,000. For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Defense Agencies” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, as follows: for the Secretary of Defense activities, $129,000, of which $2,000 shall be available only for the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services and $101,000 shall be available only for Overseas Dependent Education; for the Office of Information for the Armed Forces, $3,000; for the Defense Contract Audit Agency, $67,000; for the Defense Investigative Service, $18,000; for the Defense Mapping Agency, $154,000; for the Defense Nuclear Agency, $6,000; for the Defense Supply Agency, $815,000; and for intelligence and communications activities, $308,000; in all: $1,500,000. Operation and Maintenance, Army Reserve For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Army Reserve”, $600,000. For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Army Reserve” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $300,000. Operation and Maintenance, Navy Reserve For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Navy Reserve”, $100,000. For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Navy Reserve” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $100,000. Operation and Maintenance, Air Force Reserve For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Air Force Reserve”, $500,000. For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Air Force Reserve” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $200,000. Operation and Maintenance, Army National Guard For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Army National Guard”, $1,200,000. For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Army National Guard” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $600,000. Operation and Maintenance, Air National Guard For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Air National Guard”, $1,100,000. For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Air National Guard” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $600,000.

PROCUREMENT Procurement of Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles, Army Provided, That $365,600,000 of the funds appropriated under this heading for fiscal year 1976 in the Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1976, shall be available only for the production of M60-series tanks. Provided, That $150,900,000 of the funds appropriated under this heading for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, in the Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1976, shall be available only for the production of M60-series tanks. Procurement of Equipment and Missiles, Army, 1971/1973 (liquidation of deficiencies) For an additional amount for “Procurement of equipment and missiles, Army, 1971/1973,” for liquidation of obligations incurred and chargeable to that account, $147,800,000, to be derived by transfer from “Procurement of ammunition, Army, 1975/1977,” $118,000,000, from “Procurement of aircraft, Army, 1976/1978,” $5,800,000, and from “Other procurement, Army, 1976/1978,” $24,000,000. Procurement of Ammunition, Army, 1973/1975 (liquidation of deficiencies) For an additional amount for “Procurement of ammunition, Army, 1973/1975,” for liquidation of obligations incurred and chargeable to that account, to be derived by transfer from “Procurement of ammunition, Army, 1974/1976,” $50,000,000. Other Procurement, Army, 1972/1974 (liquidation of deficiencies) For an additional amount for “Other procurement, Army, 1972/1974,” for liquidation of obligations incurred and chargeable to that account, $17,200,000, to be derived by transfer from “Procurement of missiles, Army, 1976/1978,” $9,800,000, and from “Procurement of weapons and tracked combat vehicles, Army, 1976/1978,” $7,400,000.

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy For an additional amount for “Research, development, test and evaluation. Navy,” $8,000,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30, 1977.

CHAPTER III— FOREIGN OPERATIONS

Department of State united states emergency refugee and migration assistance fund For expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund, $10,000,000, to remain available until expended.

Funds Appropriated to the President foreign assistance international disaster assistance For an additional amount for “International disaster assistance”, $25,000,000, notwithstanding section 10 of Public Law 91–672. international development assistance multilateral assistance payment to international fund for agricultural development For payment to the International Fund for Agricultural Development, as authorized by section 103(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, $200,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the funds made available in this paragraph shall not be obligated or expended until proper justification of the obligation or expenditure of such funds is provided to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives, international financial institutions investment in african development fund For payment by the Secretary of the Treasury of a United States contribution to the African Development Fund, $5,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available only upon enactment into law of authorizing legislation.

CHAPTER IV— DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Housing Programs housing for the elderly or handicapped The limitation on the aggregate loans that may be made through September 30, 1976, under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959, as amended, is hereby increased by $375,000,000. mobile home standards program For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, to carry out the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401–5426), to remain available until September 30, 1976, $1,000,000. federal housing administration fund For reimbursement to the Federal Housing Administration Fund for losses incurred under the urban homesteading demonstration, $5,000,000, as authorized by Section 810 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (12 U.S.C. 1706e), to remain available until September 30, 1977.

INDEPENDENT AGENCIES Executive Office of the President office of science and technology policy salaries and expenses For expenses necessary for the Office of Science and Technology Policy, including services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, $500,000. For “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $500,000. Veterans Administration compensation and pensions For an additional amount for “Compensation and pensions”, $549,500,000, to remain available until expended. For an additional amount for “Compensation and pensions” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $173,300,000, to remain available until expended. readjustment benefits For an additional amount for “Readjustment benefits”, $600,000,000 to remain available until expended. For an additional amount for “Readjustment benefits” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $120,000,000, to remain available until expended. medical care For an additional amount for “Medical care”, $108,390,000. For an additional amount for “Medical care” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $31,235,000. general operating expenses For an additional amount for “General operating expenses”, $8,300,000. For an additional amount for “General operating expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,800,000. vocational rehabilitation revolving fund To increase the “Vocational Rehabilitation Revolving Fund” established by the Act of March 24, 1943, and continued by 38 U.S.C. 1507, $100,000. supply fund For necessary expenses of the “Supply Fund” pursuant to Public Law 85–857, as amended (38 U.S.C. 5011), $110,000,000, of which $80,999,000 is for liquidation of contract authority and $29,001,000 is to remain available until expended. Federal Home Loan Bank Board limitation on administrative and non administrative expenses, federal home loan bank board The limitation on nonadministrative expenses of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board is increased by an amount not to exceed $679,000. The limitation on non administrative expenses of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, is increased by an amount not to exceed $220,000.

CHAPTER V DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management management of lands and resources For an additional amount for “Management of lands and resources”, $23,010,000. For an additional amount for “Management of lands and resources” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $530,000. construction and maintenance For an additional amount for “Construction and maintenance”, $400,000, to remain available until expended.

Office of Water Research and Technology salaries and expenses Appropriations and funds available to the Office of Water Research and Technology shall be used to maintain a research and development program at the Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and the Roswell, New Mexico test facilities during the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976.

Bureau of Outdoor Recreation land and water conservation fund For an additional amount from the “Land and Water Conservation Fund”, $8,900,000, which shall be available to the National Park Service for land acquisition, to remain available until expended.

United States Fish and Wildlife Service resource management For an additional amount for “Resource management”, $267,000. construction and anadromous fish For an additional amount for “Construction and anadromous fish”, $1,605,000, to remain available until expended.

National Park Service operation op the national park system For an additional amount for “Operation of the national park system”, $3,875,000. For an additional amount for “Operation of the national park system”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $875,000. planning and construction For an additional amount for “Planning and construction”, $242,000, to remain available until expended.

Geological Survey surveys, investigations, and research For an additional amount for “Surveys, investigations, and research”, $600,000. For an additional amount for “Surveys, investigations, and research”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $175,000.

Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $3,090,000, including the purchase of not to exceed 230 passenger motor vehicles.

Bureau of Indian Affairs operation of indian programs For an additional amount for “Operation of Indian programs”, $13,250,000: Provided further, That within funds available for the operation of Bureau schools in Alaska, such amounts as are necessary shall be used for repair and rehabilitation of the North Slope Borough School to bring the facility Into conformance with life and safety code standards. construction For an additional amount for “Construction”, $6,750,000, to remain available until expended. road construction (liquidation op contract authority) For an additional amount for “Road construction (Liquidation of contract authority)”, $10,000,000, to remain available until expended. miscellaneous appropriations alaska native fund For an additional amount for transfer to “Alaska Native Fund”, $1,600,000, as authorized by Sec. 14. (d) of the Act of January 2, 1976 (P.L. 94–204).

Office of Territorial Affairs administration of territories For an additional amount for “Administration of Territories”, $5,740,000, to remain available until expended, for grants to American Samoa. trust territory of the pacific islands For an additional amount for “Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands,” $9,134,000, to remain available until expended, of which not to exceed $1,500,000 shall be used to aid in the transition of the Mariana Islands district to a new commonwealth status as a territory of the United States pursuant to Public Law 94–27.

RELATED AGENCIES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service forest protection and utilization For an additional amount for “Forest protection and utilization”, for “Forest land management”. $115,997,000. For an additional amount for “Forest protection and utilization”, for “Forest land management”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $40,000,000. Energy Research and Development Administration operating expenses, fossil fuels For an additional amount for “Operating expenses, fossil fuels”, $16,000,000, to remain available until expended. Federal Energy Administration salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $10,085,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $7,000,000: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available only upon enactment into law of authorizing legislation. strategic petroleum reserve For expenses necessary to carry out sections 151 through 166 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, $313,375,000, to remain available until expended. For “Strategic petroleum reserve” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $600,000, to remain available until expended. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Health Services Administration indian health services For an additional amount for “Indian health services”, $3,000,000. indian health facilities For an additional amount for “Indian health facilities”, $250,000, to remain available until expended. Smithsonian Institution salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $1,665,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $149,000.

FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT Petroleum Reserves For expenses necessary to carry out section 201 of the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976, $24,152,000, to remain available until expended. For “Petroleum reserves” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $15,350,000, to remain available until expended.

CHAPTER VI DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration advances to the unemployment trust fund and other funds Funds appropriated under this heading in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1976 (Public Law 94–157) shall be available for repay-able loans to the Virgin Islands, as authorized by title III of the Emergency Compensation and Special Unemployment Assistance Extension Act of 1975.

Employment Standards Administration salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $260,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $445,000.

Departmental Management salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $5,060,000: Provided, That $5,000,000 shall remain available until September 30, 1977 to carry out activities of the Mountain-Plains Family Education and Employment Program authorized by title III of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973: Provided further, That the funds for the Mountain-Plains Family Education and Employment Program shall be transferred through the Old West Regional Commission. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $589,000.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE Health Services Administration health: services For an additional amount for “Health services” for carrying out, to the extent not otherwise provided, title V of the Social Security Act, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $18,300,000. National Institutes of Health national institute of environmental health sciences For an additional amount for “National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,000,000. Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health For an additional amount for “Alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health” for carrying out the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act Amendments of 1976, $161,126,000. For an additional amount for “Alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health” for carrying out, to the extent not otherwise provided, the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1966, and the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act Amendments of 1976, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $32,690,000. saint elizabeths hospital For an additional amount for “Saint Elizabeths Hospital”, $125,000. For an additional amount for “Saint Elizabeths Hospital” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,007,000. buildings and facilities For an additional amount for “Buildings and facilities” for construction, alterations, extension, and equipment of buildings and facilities on the grounds of Saint Elizabeths Hospital, $5,200,000, to remain available until expended. Health Resources Administration health resources For an additional amount for “Health resources” $4,000,000 to remain available until expended for the construction of a medical facility under section 305(b)(3) of the Public Health Service Act without regard to the requirements of section 308. For carrying out titles IX and XV of the Public Health Service Act, $22,500,000, to be derived by transfer from funds appropriated under this head in Public Law 94–206 for carrying out title XVI of the Public Health Service Act: Provided, That $10,000,000 for carrying out title IX shall remain available until expended, notwithstanding the limitations of section 5(a)(2) of Public Law 93–641: Provided further, That the appropriation under this head in Public Law 9A–206 for fiscal year 1976 is hereby amended by repealing the second proviso and by striking out “$100,000,000 for Title XVI” and inserting in lieu thereof “$51,760,000 for Title XVI.” medical facilities guarantee and loan fund The total principal amount of loans to be guaranteed or directly made, which may be allotted among the States pursuant to Titles VI and XVI of the Public Health Service Act shall not exceed a cumulative amount of $1,500,000,000. Office of Education elementary and secondary education For an additional amount for “Elementary and secondary education”, $8,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 1976, for carrying out Title VII of the Education Amendments of 1974 ($6,800,000) and section 721(b) (3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ($1,200,000). For an additional amount for “Elementary and secondary education” to carry out section 842 of Public Law 93–380 for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $3,000,000. school assistance in federally affected areas For an additional amount for “School assistance in Federally affected areas”, $24,000,000, to remain available until expended only for payments under subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of section 305 of the Education Amendments of 1974. Funds appropriated under this heading in the Education Division and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1976. Funds appropriated under this heading in that Appropriation Act for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, shall be available only for payments under section 6 of title I of the Act of September 30, 1950 (not to exceed $15,000,000), for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, and for payments under subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of section 305 of the Education Amendments of 1974 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976. emergency school aid For an additional amount to carry out the provisions of Section 708 (a) of the Emergency School Aid Act, to assist school districts which have adopted desegregation plans described in Section 700(a) (1) (A) and (B) of the Act, $30,000,000, to remain available through September 30, 1976. For an additional amount for “Emergency school aid” to carry out section 708(a) of the Emergency School Aid Act for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $3,000,000. education for the handicapped For an additional amount for “Education for the handicapped” to carry out part B of the Education of the Handicapped Act, $90,000,000. higher education For an additional amount for “Higher education”, $791,750,000, of which $791,000,000 shall be for basic educational opportunity grants authorized by title IV, part A, subpart I of the Higher Education Act, to remain available until September 30, 1977, and $750,000 shall be for section 966 of the Higher Education Act. For an additional amount for “Higher education” for the period July 1, 1976 through September 30, 1976, $1,000,000. library resources For an additional amount for “Library resources” to carry out titles I and III of the Library Services and Construction Act for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $12,937,000. salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $1,575,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $635,000. Social and Rehabilitation Service public assistance For an additional amount for “Public assistance”, $2,237,000,000. For an additional amount for “Public assistance” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $440,500,000. Special Institutions gallaudet college For an additional amount for “Gallaudet College”, $396,000. For an additional amount for “Gallaudet College” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $135,000. howard university For an additional amount for “Howard University”, $2,400,000. For an additional amount for “Howard University” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $900,000. Assistant Secretary for Human Development human development To carry out, except as otherwise provided, the Older Americans Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, $146,975,000 of which $2,465,000 under section 304(b) (3) of the Rehabilitation Act shall remain available until expended. For an additional amount for “Human development” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $50,150,000, of which $5,000,000 shall be available for carrying out title V of the Older Americans Act.

RELATED AGENCIES Corporation for Public Broadcasting public broadcasting fund For payment to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, as authorized by the Public Broadcasting Financing Act of 1975, an amount which shall be available within limitations specified by said Act, for the fiscal year 1976, $78,500,000. For payment to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $17,500,000.

CHAPTER VII LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

SENATE Salaries, Officers and Employees legislative assistance to senators For an additional amount for “Legislative Assistance to Senators” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $225,000. office of sergeant at arms and doorkeeper For an additional amount for “Office of Sergeant at Arms and Door-keeper”, $127,805: Provided, That, effective May 1, 1976, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper may appoint and fix the compensation of an Executive Secretary at not to exceed $22,260 per annum; a Special Assistant at not to exceed $22,260 per annum; a Floor Assistant at not to exceed $17,172 per annum in lieu of an Assistant Doorkeeper at not to exceed $17,172 per annum; two Floor Assistants at not to exceed $16,059 per annum each; an Assistant Operations Manager at not to exceed $23,214 per annum; four Systems Analysts at not to exceed $23,214 per annum each in lieu of three Systems Analysts at not to exceed $23,214 per annum each; seven Office Systems Specialists at not to exceed $15,582 per annum each; two Training Specialists at not to exceed $23,214 per annum each; five Senior Computer Specialists at not to exceed $27,030 per annum each in lieu of four Senior Computer Specialists at not to exceed $27,030 per annum each; eight Senior Programmer Analysts at not to exceed $25,122 per annum each in lieu of seven Senior Programmer Analysts at not to exceed $25,122 per annum each; thirteen Programmer Analysts at not to exceed $23,214 per annum each in lien of eight Programmer /Analysts at not to exceed $23,214 per annum each; six Systems Programmers at not to exceed $23,214 per annum each in lieu of five Systems Programmers at not to exceed $23,214 per annum each; a Network Technician at not to exceed $20,352 per annum; two Secretaries at not to exceed $13,992 per annum each in lieu of a Secretary at not to exceed $13,992 per annum; a Network Supervisor at not to exceed $29,892 per annum; three Senior Job Controllers at not to exceed $20,1)34 per annum each in lieu of a Job Controller at not to exceed $15,582 per annum and an Applications Programmer at not to exceed $20,034 per annum; four Operations Clerks at not to exceed $11,766 per annum each; two Key-punch Operators at not to exceed $10,971 per annum each in lieu of a Keypunch Operator at not to exceed $8,586 per annum; an Operations Scheduler at not to exceed $20,034 per annum; two Data Standards Specialists at not to exceed $20,034 per annum each; three Computer Shift Supervisors at not to exceed $16,059 per annum each; a Data Conversion Operator at not to exceed $10,017 per annum; a Tape Librarian at not to exceed $13,038 per annum; six Lead Opera-tors at not to exceed $14,628 per annum each in lieu of three Support Operators at not to exceed $14,628 per annum each, a Programmer-Operator at not to exceed $14,310 per anniun, an Operator at not to exceed $14,628 per annum, and on Operator at not to exceed $13,674 per annum; an Operations Clerk at not to exceed $11,766 per annum in lieu of a Systems Clerk at not to exceed $11,766 per annum; five Junior Operators at not to exceed $13,038 per annum each in lieu of four Operators at not to exceed $13,038 per annum each; an Operations Manager at not to exceed $27,666 per annum in lieu of a Manager Programmer at not to exceed $27,666 per annum; a Hardware Services Supervisor at not to exceed $17,808 per annum in lieu of a Supervisor Operator at not to exceed $17,808 per annum; and a Garage Foreman at not to exceed $14,628 per annum in lieu of a Stockroom Clerk at not to exceed $12,720 per annum. For an additional amount for “Office of Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $191,705. agency contributions and longevity compensation For an additional amount for “Agency Contributions and Longevity Compensation” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $86,250, Contingent Expenses of the Senate senate policy committees For an additional amount for “Senate Policy Committees” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $625. automobiles and maintenance For an additional amount for “Automobiles and Maintenance”, $5,000. For an additional amount for “Automobiles and Maintenance” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,250. inquiries and investigations For an additional amount for “Inquiries and Investigations”, $1,350,000. For an additional amount for “Inquiries and Investigations” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $577,730. miscellaneous items For an additional amount for “Miscellaneous Items”, $1,260,200. For an additional amount for “Miscellaneous Items” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $2,012,915. postage stamps For an additional amount for “Postage Stamps”, $100: Provided, That, effective with fiscal year 1976 and each fiscal year thereafter, the postage allowance for the Office of the Chaplain is increased to $200 per year. For an additional amount for “Postage Stamps” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $35. Administrative Provisions Sec. 115. The unexpended balances of any of the appropriations granted under the heading “Salaries, Officers and Employees” for the current fiscal year shall be available to the Secretary of the Senate to pay the increases in the compensation of officers and employees not-withstanding the limitations contained therein. Sec. 116. (a) (1) There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States a revolving fund within the contingent fund of the Senate to be known as the Senate Computer Center Revolving Fund (hereafter in this section referred to as the “revolving fund”). (2) The revolving fund shall be available only for paying the salaries of personnel employed under subsection (c), and agency contributions attributable thereto, and for paying refunds under contracts entered into under subsection (b). (3) Within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary of the Senate shall withdraw all amounts in the revolving fund in excess of $100,000, other than amounts required to make refunds under subsection (b)(2) (B), and shall deposit the amounts withdrawn in the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts. (b) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2), the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate is authorized to enter into contracts with any agency or instrumentality of the legislative branch for the use of any available time on the Senate computer. (2) No contract may be entered into under paragraph (1) unless it has been approved by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, and no such contract may extend beyond the end of the fiscal year in which it is entered into. Each contract entered into under paragraph (1) shall contain— (A) a provision requiring full advance payment for the amount of time contracted for, and (B) a provision requiring refund of a proportionate amount of such advance payment if the total amount of time contracted for is not used. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any agency or instrumentality of the legislative branch is authorized to make advance payments under a contract entered into under paragraph (1). (c) To the extent that the personnel of the Senate Computer Center are unable to carry out the contracts entered into under subsection (b) according to their terms and conditions, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate is authorized to employ such additional personnel for the Senate Computer Center as may be necessary to carry out such contracts, and to pay the salaries of such additional personnel, and agency contributions attributable thereto, from the revolving fund. Such additional personnel may temporarily be assigned to per-form the regular functions of the Senate Computer Center when their services are not needed to carry out such contracts. (d) Disbursements from the revolving fund under subsections (b) and (c) shall be made upon vouchers signed by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, except that, vouchers shall not be required for the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate. Sec. 117. For the purpose of carrying out his duties, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate is authorized to incur official travel expenses not exceeding $10,000 during any fiscal year. With the approval of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, the Secretary of the Senate is authorized to advance to any designated employee under the jurisdiction of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper such sums as may be necessary, not exceeding $1,000, to defray official travel expenses in assisting the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper in carrying out his duties. Any such employee shall, as soon as practicable, furnish to the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper a detailed voucher for such expenses incurred and make settlement with respect to any amount so advanced. For purposes of this section, official travel expenses includes travel expenses incurred in connection with training of employees only if the training has been approved by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate. Payments under this section shall be made from funds included in the appropriation “Miscellaneous Items” under the heading “Contingent Expenses of the Senate” upon vouchers approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. Sec. 118. (a) The first sentence of the paragraph under the heading “GENERAL PROVISION” of chapter XI of the Third Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1957 (2 U.S.C. 102a) is amended by inserting before the period at the end thereof the following: “, except that the unexpended balances of such appropriations for the period commencing on July 1, 1976, and ending on September 30, 1976, and for each fiscal year beginning on or after October 1, 1976, shall be with-drawn as of September 30 of the second fiscal year following the period or year for which provided”. (b) (1) The first paragraph of section 105(a) of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1965 (2 U.S.C. 104(a)) is amended by inserting “(1)” after “(a)” and by adding at the end thereof the following: “(2) The report by the Secretary of the Senate under paragraph (1) for the semiannual period beginning on January 1, 1976, shall include the period beginning on July 1, 1976, and ending on September 30, 1976, and such semiannual period shall be treated as closing on September 30, 1976. Thereafter, the report by the Secretary of the Senate under paragraph (1) shall be for the semiannual periods beginning on October 1 and ending on March 31 and beginning on April 1 and ending on September 30 of each year.”. (2) Effective October 1, 1976, any provision of law relating to the Senate which contains a July 1 or June 30 date which is related to the beginning or end of a fiscal year shall be treated as referring to October 1 and September 30, respectively. (c) Section 105(b) of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1965 (40 U.S.C. 162b) is amended by inserting “(1)” after “(b)” and by adding at the end thereof the following: “(2) The report, by the Architect of the Capitol under paragraph (1) for the semiannual period beginning on January 1, 1976, shall include the period beginning on July 1, 1976, and ending on September 30, 1976, and such semiannual period shall be treated as closing on September 30, 1976. Thereafter, the report by the Architect of the Capitol under paragraph (1) shall be for the semiannual periods beginning on October 1 and ending on March 31 and beginning on April 1 and ending on September 30 of each year.”. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Payments to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress For payment to Pauline Patman, widow of Wright Patman, late a Representative from the State of Texas, $44,600. For payment to the estate of William A. Barrett, late a Representative from the State of Pennsylvania, $44,600. Contingent Expenses of the House special and select committees For an additional amount for “Special and select committees”, $1,000,000. reporting hearings For an additional amount for “Reporting hearings”, $400,000. For an additional amount for “Reporting hearings” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $250,000.

JOINT ITEMS Contingent Expenses of the Senate joint committee on printing For an additional amount for “Joint Committee on Printing”, $300,000, to remain available until December 31, 1976: Provided, That, effective May 1, 1976, the Joint Committee is authorized (1) to procure the temporary or intermittent services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof, in the same manner and under the same conditions as a standing committee of the Senate may procure such services under subsection (i) of section 202 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended, and (2) with the prior consent of the agency concerned, to use on a reimbursable basis the services of personnel, information, and facilities of any such agency: Provided further, That, prior to the employment of any consultants or the procurement of services by contract relative to any review and analysis of the operation of the Government Printing Office, the Joint Committee shall consult with the Legislative Branch Appropriations Sub-committees of the House and Senate; and that periodic reports on the progress of any such review and analysis be submitted to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittees of the House and Senate. joint committee on inaugural ceremonies of 1977 For construction of platform and seating stands and for salaries and expenses of conducting the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States, January 20, 1977, in accordance with such program as may be adopted by the joint committee authorized by concurrent resolution of the Senate and House of Representatives, $825,000, to remain available through September 30, 1977. american indian policy review commission Not to exceed $100,000 of the funds heretofore appropriated under this Heading for the fiscal year 1976 shall remain available until June 30, 1977. Contingent Expenses of the House joint committee on internal revenue taxation For an additional amount for “Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation”, $75,000. For an additional amount for “Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $18,800. Capitol Guide Service For an additional amount for “Capitol Guide Service”, $37,100, to be disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate: Provided, That notwithstanding the provisions of Public Law 94–59, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate and the Sergeant at Arms of the House each, subject to approval of the Capitol Guide Board, may appoint not to exceed ten additional temporary guides at an annual rate of compensation not to exceed $11,130 during the period May 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976. For an additional amount for “Capitol Guide Service” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $55,650, to be disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate.

OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT Salaries and Expenses Any funds remaining unobligated as of September 30, 1976, shall remain available until September 30, 1977.

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Contingent Expenses For an additional amount for “Contingent expenses”, $201,000, to remain available until expended. Capitol Buildings and Grounds capitol buildings For an additional amount for “Capitol buildings”, $330,000. construction op an extension to the new senate office building The paragraph under the heading “Construction of an Extension to the New Senate Office Building” in title V of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1976 (89 Stat. 289), is repealed.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Salaries and Expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, for the establishment of the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $72,000. Copyright Office salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, for studies for copyright revision planning for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $130,000.

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE Office of Superintendent of Documents salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, Office of Superintendent of Documents, $6,000,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, Office of Superintendent of Documents, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,500,000.

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Salaries and Expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $967,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $242,000.

CHAPTER VIII ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

operating expenses For an additional amount for “Operating expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $17,000,000, to remain available until expended.

plant and capital equipment For an additional amount for “Plant and capital equipment” for architect-engineering services only, Project 76–8–g, additional facilities, enriched uranium production, authorized by Public Law 94–187, $12,630,000, to be derived by transfer from “Operating expenses”, to remain available until expended.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—CIVIL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Corps of Engineers—Civil construction, general For an additional amount for “Construction, general” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,000,000, to remain available until expended. flood control and coastal emergencies For an additional amount for “Flood control and coastal emergencies”, to remain available until expended, $50,000,000.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Reclamation colorado river basin project For an additional amount for advances to the “Lower Colorado River Basin Development Fund”, to remain available until expended, $5,000,000, of which $5,000,000 is for liquidation of contract authority.

INDEPENDENT OFFICES Nuclear Regulatory Commission salaries and expenses The appropriations made available under this head for the fiscal year 1976 and the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, in the Public Works for Water and Power Development and Energy Research Appropriation Act, 1976 (Public Law 94–180) are hereby made available until expended. Moneys received by the Commission for the cooperative nuclear safety research program may be retained and used for salaries and expenses associated with that program and shall remain available until expended.

CHAPTER IX DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Administration of Foreign Affairs payment to the foreign service retirement and disability fund For an additional amount for “Payment to the Foreign Service retirement and disability fund”, $1,700,000. PAYMENT TO CONDITIONAL GUT FUND, GENERAL For payment to the Conditional Gift Fund, General, as authorized by Public Law 94–141, for the purpose of furnishing or refurnishing the diplomatic reception rooms of the Department of State, not to exceed $125,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That payment shall be made upon the deposit of an equivalent amount in the general fund of the Treasury pursuant to the bequest made by the late Ambassador Waiter Thurston to the United States.

International Organizations and Conferences contributions to international organizations For an additional amount for “Contributions to international organizations” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $29,090,000. international conferences and contingencies For an additional amount for “International conferences and contingencies”, $1,300,000, to remain available until December 31, 1976, of which not to exceed $10,000 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 fisheries commissions For an additional amount for “International fisheries commissions” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $442,000.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE General Administration salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $20,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $20,000. Legal Activities salaries and expenses, general legal activities For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, general legal activities”, $150,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, general legal activities”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $90,000. salaries and expenses, antitrust division For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, Antitrust Division”, $40,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, Antitrust Division”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $20,000. salaries and expenses, u.s. attorneys and marshals For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, U.S. Attorneys and Marshals”, $564,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, U.S. Attorneys and Marshals”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,000,000. fees and expenses of witnesses For an additional amount for “Fees and expenses of witnesses”, $350,000. The $1,750,000 limitation on compensation and expenses of expert witnesses contained in the Department of Justice Appropriation Act, 1976; is deleted. For an additional amount for “Fees and expenses of witnesses”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $90,000. The $437,500 limitation on compensation and expenses of expert witnesses contained in the Department of Justice Appropriation Act, 1976, is deleted. Federal Bureau of Investigation salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $4,158,000. Immigration and Naturalization Service salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $1,000,000. Federal Prison System salaries and expenses, bureau of prisons For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, Bureau of Prisons”, $3,500,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, Bureau of Prisons”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $642,000. Drug Enforcement Administration salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $2,000,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $400,000.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census periodic censuses and programs For an additional amount for “Periodic censuses and programs”, $1,280,000, to remain available until expended. For an additional amount for “Periodic censuses and programs” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,520,000, to remain available until expended. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration operations, research, and facilities For an additional amount for “Operations, research, and facilities”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $2,000,000, to remain available until expended. offshore shrimp fisheries fund For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Offshore Shrimp Fisheries Act of 1973 as amended (Public Law 94–58), $270,000, to remain available until expended.

THE JUDICIARY Courts of Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judicial Services fees of jurors For an additional amount for “Fees of jurors”, $2,000,000. For an additional amount for “Fees of jurors” $500,000, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976. salaries and expenses of referees For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses of referees”, $313,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses of referees”, $235,000, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976.

RELATED AGENCIES Arms Control and Disarmament Agency arms control and disarmament activities For an additional amount for “Arms control and disarmament activities”, $950,000, including not to exceed $5,000 for official reception and representation expenses. For an additional amount for “Arms control and disarmament activities” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $250,000. Commission on Civil Rights salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $154,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $178,000. Federal Trade Commission salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $108,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $122,000. Legal Services Corporation payment to the legal services corporation For an additional amount for payment to the “Legal Services Corporation”, $4,330,000. Privacy Protection Study Commission salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $250,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available only upon enactment of authorizing legislation.

CHAPTER X DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary salaries and expenses Notwithstanding the limitation of funds available in the appropriation under this head in the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1975, to lease and maintain automobile parking facilities in the Nassif Building, payments of not to exceed $53,000 may be made out of any unobligated Departmental funds provided for fiscal year 1975 to pay the full court judgment awarded in June 1975 relating to such facilities. transportation, planning, research, and development From amounts made available in the fiscal year 1976 appropriation under this head, not to exceed $244,673 shall be used to pay the cost of a study by the Georgia Institute of Technology to devise analytical procedures for intercity transportation and development planning using the route identified in section 143(1) of Public Law 93–87 as the focus of the study.

Coast Guard acquisition, construction, and improvements For an additional amount for “Acquisition, construction, and improvements” $10,000,000 for carrying out the provisions of Public Law 94–265, Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, to remain available until expended. retired pay For an additional amount for “Retired pay”, $8,000,000. For an additional amount for “Retired pay” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $3,250,000. state boating safety assistance For “State boating safety assistance” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,450,000 to remain available until expended.

Federal Aviation Administration operation and maintenance, national capital airports For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, National Capital Airports”, $475,000. facilities, engineering and development For an additional amount for “Facilities, engineering and development”, $2,500,000, to remain available until expended.

Federal Highway Administration highway safety research and development For “Highway safety research and development” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, to be derived from the Highway Trust Fund, $2,250,000, to remain available until expended. limitation on general operating expenses For an additional amount for “Limitation on general operating expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $2,250,000, to remain available until expended. highway beautification For an additional amount for “Highway beautification (liquidation of contract authorization)” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $250,000 for necessary administrative expenses for carrying out such provisions of title 23, United States Code, as authorized by section 104(a) of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973. federal-aid highways (liquidation of contact authorization) (trust fund) For an additional amount for carrying out the provisions of title 23, United States Code, which are attributable to Federal-aid high-ways, not otherwise provided, including reimbursement for sums expended pursuant to the provisions of section 308, title 23, United States Code, $1,100,000,000, or so much as may be available in and derived from the Highway Trust Fund, to remain available until expended.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration traffic and highway safety For an additional amount for “Traffic and highway safety,” $950,000. For “Traffic and highway safety” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $16,950,000 of which $6,300,000 shall be derived from the Highway Trust Fund: Provided, That not to exceed $6,700,000 shall remain available until expended, of which $1,870,000 shall be derived from the Highway Trust Fund, for contractual requirements of Research and Analysis activities.

Federal Railroad Administration railroad research and development For an additional amount for “Railroad research and development”, $3,000,000, to remain available until expended. For an additional amount for “Railroad research and development” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $2,000,000 to remain available until expended. rail service assistance For necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section 210(f) of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (Public Law 93–236), as amended, $250,000,000; together with $13,880,000 for rail service assistance programs authorized by section 803 of Public Law 94–210 and section 402 of Public Law 93–236, as amended, and for necessary administrative expenses in connection with Federal assistance not otherwise provided for; together with $1,250,000 for the necessary expenses of the minority resource center as authorized by section 906 of Public Law 94–210, to remain available until expended. For an additional amount for rail service continuation subsidies under section 402(i) of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, as amended, $6,400,000; and for necessary expenses in connection with Federal assistance not authorized or provided for, $300,000; for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, to remain available until expended.

Urban Mass Transportation Administration Urban Mass Transportation Fund (liquidation of contract authorization) For an additional payment to the urban mass transportation fund, for liquidation of contractual obligations incurred under authority of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 (49 U.S.C. 1961 et seq., as amended by Public Laws 91–453 and 93–503) and section 103(e) (4) of title 23, United States Code, $86,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That none of the funds provided in Public Law 94–134 shall be available for administrative expenses in connection with obligations against contract authority for interstate substitutions under 23 U.S.C. 103 (e)(4) aggregating more than $444,000,000 in fiscal year 1976 and the period ending September 30, 1976, of which not more than $287,000,000 shall be for obligations for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Provided further, That such amounts as are necessary for highway projects substituted for Inter-state System segments shall be transferred to the Federal Highway Administration. projects substituted for interstate system projects For necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of title 23, U.S.C. 103 (e)(4), $188,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such amounts as are necessary to carry out highway projects substituted for Interstate System segments shall be transferred to the Federal Highway Administration.

RELATED AGENCIES Interstate Commerce Commission salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses,” $1,700,000, of which $600,000 shall be available for necessary expenses of the Rail Services Planning Office to carry out the powers and duties authorized by the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, as amended by the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976; of which $186,000 shall be available for the Office of Rail Public Counsel to carry out the powers and duties authorized by the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976; and of which $500,000 shall be available for the Uniform Cost and Revenue Accounting System for railroads. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses,” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,295,000, of which $350,000 shall be available for necessary expenses of the Rail Services Planning Office to carry out the powers and duties authorized by the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976; of which $225,000 shall be available for the Office of Rail Public Counsel to carry out the powers and duties authorized by the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976; and of which $500,000 shall be available for the Uniform Cost and Revenue Accounting System for railroads. United States Railway Association administrative expenses For an additional amount for “Administrative expenses,” $6,500,000.

CHAPTER XI DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of the Secretary salaries and expenses Of the amount provided under this head in the “Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriation Act, 1976”, $712,000 shall be available for expenses of travel, notwithstanding the provisions of section 501 of the Act. Of the amount provided under this head for the period from July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, in the “Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriation Act, 1976”, $193,000 shall be available for expenses of travel, notwithstanding the provisions of section 501 of the Act.

Bureau of Government Financial Operations salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $10,573,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,944,000.

United States Customs Service salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $9,600,000. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $3,800,000.

Bureau of the Public Debt administering the public debt For an additional amount for “Administering the public debt”, $3,869,000. For an additional amount for “Administering the public debt” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,410,000.

United States Secret Service salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, including purchase of ten motor vehicles for police-type use, $6,000,000, and in addition, $1,000,000, to remain available until expended, for payments to State and local governments for protection of permanent and observer foreign diplomatic missions, under extraordinary circum-stances, pursuant to Public Law 94–198, approved December 31, 1975. For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,700,000.

United States Postal Service payment to the postal service fund For an additional amount for “Payment to the Postal Service Fund”, $121,231,000. For an additional amount for “Payment to the Postal Service Fund” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $17,649,000.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Council on Wage and Price Stability salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $403,000. Office of Drug Abuse Policy salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the Office of Drug Abuse Policy, as authorized by Public Law 94–237, $250,000.

INDEPENDENT AGENCIES Civil Service Commission government payment for annuitants, employees health benefits For an additional amount for “Government payment for annuitants, employees health benefits”, $9,319,000. For an additional amount for “Government payment for annuitants, employees health benefits” for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,407,000. PAYMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND For an additional amount for “Payment to Civil Service retirement and disability fund”, $236,895,000. National Commission on the Observance of International Women’s Year, 1975 salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the National Commission on the Observance of International Women’s Year, 1975, as authorized by Public Law 94–167, $5,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That none of the funds appropriated under this paragraph shall be used for lobbying activities.

National Study Commission on Records and Documents of Federal Officials salaries and expenses For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of title II of the Public Documents Act of December 19, 1974 (Public Law 93–526), $350,000.

National Commission on Supplies and Shortages salaries and expenses For an additional amount for the National Commission on Supplies and Shortages, for the necessary expenses of the Advisory Committee, established under section 720 (i) (2) of the Defense Production Act of 1950, $125,000, to remain available until March 31, 1977.

CHAPTER XII CLAIMS AND JUDGMENTS

claims and judgments For payment of claims settled and determined by departments and agencies in accord with law and judgments rendered against the United States by the United States Court of Claims and United States district courts, as set forth in Senate Documents Numbered 94–163 and 94–180 and House Document Numbered 395, Ninety-fourth Congress, $53,971,745, together with such amounts as may be necessary to pay interest (as and when specified in such judgments or provided by law) and such additional sums due to increases in rates of exchange as may be necessary to pay claims in foreign currency: Provided, That no judgment herein appropriated for shall be paid until it shall become final and conclusive against, the United States by failure of the parties to appeal or otherwise: Provided further, That unless otherwise specifically required by law or by judgment, payment of interest wherever appropriated for herein shall not continue for more than thirty days after the date of approval of the Act.

Sec. 401.

No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall

Fiscal year limitation.

remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein, except as provided in section 204 of the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1975 (P.L. 93–554).

88 stat. 1784.

Sec. 402.

Except where specifically increased or decreased else-where in this Act, the restrictions contained within appropriations, or provisions affecting appropriations or other funds, available during the fiscal year 1976 and the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, limiting the amounts which may be expended for personal services, or for purposes involving personal services, or amounts which may be transferred between appropriations or authorizations available for or involving such services, are hereby increased to the extent necessary to meet increased pay costs authorized by or pursuant to law.

Sec. 403.

No part of any appropriation, funds, or other authority contained in this Act shall be available for paying to the Administrator of the General Services Administration in excess of 90 per centum of the standard level user charge established pursuant to section 210(j) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, for space and services.

40 USC 490.

Sec. 404.

None of the funds appropriated by this Act or previous Acts shall be used to further fund the Study of Effect of Marihuana on Human Sexual Response at Southern Illinois University.

Sec. 405.

Section 307 of the Education Division and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1976 (Public Law 94–941 is hereby repealed.

Sec. 406.

None of the funds appropriated by this Act or any other Act shall be paid to the Peoples Bicentennial Commission or used to support such Commission either directly or indirectly.