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 PUBLIC LAW 97-174—MAY 4, 1982 "(i) is receiving hospital care under section 610 of this title; or "(ii) is eligible for hospital care under such section and requires such care in a medical emergency that poses a serious threat to the life or health of the veteran; if Veterans' Administration facilities are not capable of furnishing or continuing to furnish the care required because of the furnishing of care and services to members of the Armed Forces under subsection (a) of this section. "(c)(1) The cost of any care or services provided by the Veterans' Administration under subsection (a) of this section shall be reimbursed to the Veterans' Administration by the Department of Defense at such rates as may be agreed upon by the Administrator and the Secretary of Defense based on the cost of the care or services provided. "(2) Amounts received under this subsection shall be credited to funds allotted to the Veterans' Administration facility that provided the care or services. "(d)(1) Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Administrator and the Secretary of Defense shall enter into an agreement to plan and establish procedures and guidelines for the implementation of this section. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Administrator and the Secretary shall complete plans for such implementation and shall submit such plans to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs and on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives. "(2) The Administrator and the Secretary of Defense shall jointly review such plans not less often than annually thereafter and shall report to such committees any modification in such plans within thirty days after the modification is agreed to. "(e) The Administrator shall prescribe regulations to govern any exercise of the authority of the Administrator under subsections (a) and (b) of this section and of the Chief Medical Director under subsection (b)(2)(A) of this section. "(f) Within thirty days after a declaration of a period of war or national emergency described in subsection (a) of this section (or as soon after the end of such thirty-day period as is reasonably practicable), the Administrator shall submit to the Committees on Veterans* Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the Administrator's allocation of facilities and personnel in order to provide priority hospital care, nursing home care, and medical services under this section to members of the Armed Forces. Thereafter, with respect to any fiscal year in which the authority in subsection (b) of this section to enter into contracts with private facilities has been used, the Administrator shall report within ninety days after the end of such fiscal year to those committees regarding the extent of, and the circumstances under which, such authority was used.". (b) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5011 the following new item: "501 lA. Furnishing of health-care services to members of the Armed Forces during a war or national emergency.".

SEC. 5. (a) Section 1786(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

96 STAT. 75 38 USC 610.

Care or service costs, reimbursement.

Plans implementation. Submittal to congressional committees.

Review and report.

Regulations.

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Effective date. 38 USC 1786 note. Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center, designation

PUBLIC LAW 97-174—MAY 4, 1982 ^'(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law unless enacted in express limitation of this paragraph, funds in the Veterans' Administration reacUustment benefits account shall be available for payments under paragraph (1) of this subsection for pursuit of a program of education exclusively by correspondence in which the veteran or spouse or surviving spouse enrolls e ^ r September 30, 1981.". (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) of this section shall take effect as of October 1, 1981. SEC. 6. The Veterans' Administration medical center located at 1481 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the "Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center". Any reference to such medical center in any law, regulation, document, map, record, or other paper of the United States shall after such date be deemed to be a reference to the Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center. Approved May 4, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 266 (H.R. 3502): HOUSE REPORTS: No. 97-72, Pt. I (Comm. on Veterans' Affairs) and Ft. II (Comm. on Armed Services) both accompanying H.R. 3502. SENATE REPORTS: No. 97-137 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs) and No. 97-196 (Comm. on Veterans' Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 127 (1981): Oct. 27, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 4, considered and passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 3502. Vol. 128 (1982): Apr. 1, Senate agreed to House amendments with amendments. Apr. 20, House concurred in Senate amendments.

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Public Law 97-175 97th Congress An Act To change the name of the landing strip at White Sands Missile Range in the State of New Mexico, to "M^ite Sands Space Harbor".

May 11, 1982 [S. 2373]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the landing White Sands strip known as Northrup Strip, located at White Sands Missile deSSSfon^'^' Range in the State of New Mexico, shall hereafter be known as "White Sands Space Harbor". Any law, regulation, document, or record of the United States in wWch such landing strip is designated or referred to shall be held and considered to be a reference to "White Sands Space Harbor". Approved May 11, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2373: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Apr. 15, considered and passed Senate. Apr. 27, considered and passed House.

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PUBLIC LAW 97-176—MAY 17, 1982 Public Law 97-176 97th Congress

May 17, 1982 [S. 2244]

An Act To give effect to the Protocol Amending the Convention for the Preservation of the Halibut Fishery of the Northern Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea, signed at Washington, March 29, 1979.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Northern Pacific United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may Halibut Act of be cited as the "Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982". 1982. SEC. 2. As used in this Act the term: 16 USC 773 note. (a) "Convention" means the Convention between the United 16 USC 773. 5 UST 5. States of America and Canada for the Preservation of the Halibut Fishery of the Northern Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea, signed at Ottawa, Canada on March 2, 1953, as amended by the Protocol Amending the Convention, signed at Washington March 29, 1979, and includes the regulations promulgated thereunder. (b) "Commission means the International Pacific Halibut Commission provided for by article III of the Convention. (c) "Fishery conservation zone" means the fishery conservation zone of the United States established by section 101 of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.). (d) "Convention waters" means the maritime areas off the west coast of the United States and Canada described in article I of the Convention. (e) "Halibut" means fish of the species Hippoglossus stenolepis inhabiting Convention waters. (f) "Fishing vessel" means— (1) any vessel engaged in catching fish in Convention waters or in processing or transporting fish loaded in Convention waters; (2) any vessel outfitted to engage in any activity described in paragraph (1); or (3) any vessel in normal support of any vessel described in paragraph (1) or (2). (g) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Commerce. SEC. 3. (a) The United States shall be represented on the CommisU.S. eommissioners. sion by three United States Commissioners to be appointed by the 16 USC 773a. President and to serve at his pleasure. The Commissioners shall receive no compensation for their services as Commissioners. Each Term of office. United States Commissioner shall be appointed for a term of office not to exceed 2 years, but is eligible for reappointment. Any. United States Commissioner may be appointed for a term of less than 2 years if such appointment is necessary to ensure that the terms of office of not more than two Commissioners will expire in any 1 year. A vacancy among the United States Commissioners shall be filled by the President in the manner in which the original appointment was made, but any Commissioner appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the Commissioner's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. Of the Commissioners—

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 PUBLIC LAW 97-176—MAY 17, 1982 (1) one shall be an official of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (2) two shall be knowledgeable or experienced concerning the Northern Pacific halibut fishery; of these, one shall be a resident of Alaska and the other shall be a nonresident of Alaska. Of the three commissioners described in paragraphs (1) and (2), one shall be a voting member of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. (3) Commissioners shall not be considered Federal employees except for the purposes of injury compensation or tort claims liability as provided in section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, et seq. and section 2671 of title 28, United States Code, et seq. Section 3(a) shall take effect on the 90th day after the date of enactment of the Act. (b) The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary, may designate from time to time alternate United States Commissioners to the Commission. An Alternate United States Commissioner may exercise, at any meeting of the Commission, all powers and duties of a United States Commissioner in the absence of a duly designated Commissioner for whatever reason. The number of such alternate United States Commissioners that may be designated for any such meeting shall be limited to the number of authorized United States Commissioners that will not be present. SEC. 4. The Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Secretary, may accept or reject, on behalf of the United States, recommendations made by the Commission in accordance with article III of the Convention and paragraphs 14 and 15 of the annex to the Convention. SEC. 5. (a) The Secretary shall have general responsibility to carry out the Convention and this Act. (b) In fulfilling this responsibility, the Secretary— (1) shall, in consultation with the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, adopt such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and objectives of the Convention and this Act; and (2) may, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, cooperate with the duly authorized officials of the Government of Canada. (c) The Regional Fishery Management Council having authority for the geographic area concerned may develop regulations governing the United States portion of Convention waters, including limited access regulations, applicable to nationals or vessels of the United States, or both, which are in addition to, and not in conflict with regulations adopted by the Commission. Such regulations shall only be implemented with the approval of the Secretary, shall not discriminate between residents of different States, and shall be consistent with the limited entry criteria set forth in section 303 (b)(6) of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act. If it becomes necessary to allocate or assign halibut fishing privileges among various United States fishermen, such allocation shall be fair and equitable to all such fishermen, based upon the rights and obligations in existing Federal law, reasonably calculated to promote conservation, and carried out in such manner that no particular individual, corporation, or other entity acquires an excessive share of the halibut fishing privileges: Provided, That the Regional Council may provide for the rural coastal villages of Alaska the opportunity to establish a commercial halibut fishery in

96 STAT. 79

Effective date. Alternates.

16 USC 773b.

16 USC 773c. Duties.

Regulations.

16 USC 1853.

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Scientific and other programs, cooperation. 16 USC 773d.

U.S. citizens, violations. 16 USC 773e.

Penalty. 16 USC 773f.

Review; notice of appeal.

PUBLIC LAW 97-176—MAY 17, 1982 areas in the Bering Sea to the north of 56 degrees north latitude during a 3 year development period. SEC. 6. Any agency of the Federal Government is authorized upon request of the Commission, to cooperate in the conduct of scientific and other programs, and to furnish on a reimbursable basis, facilities and personnel for the purposes of assisting the Commission in carrying out its duties under the Convention. Such agency may accept reimbursement from the Commission. SEC. 7. It is unlawful— (a) for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States— (1) to violate any provision of the Convention, this Act or any regulation adopted under this Act; (2) to refuse to permit any enforcement officer to board a fishing vessel subject to such person's control for purposes of conducting any search or inspection in connection with the enforcement of the Convention, this Act or any regulation adopted under this Act; (3) to forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate or interfere with any enforcement officer in the conduct of any search or inspection described in paragraph (2); (4) to resist a lawful arrest or detention for any act prohibited by this section; (5) to ship, transport, offer for sale, sell, purchase, import, export or have custody, control or possession of, any fish taken or retained in violation of the Convention, this Act, or any regulation adopted under this Act; or (6) to interfere with, delay or prevent, by any means, the apprehension, arrest or detention of another person, knowing that such person has committed any act prohibited by this section. (b) for any foreign fishing vessel, and for the owner or operator of any foreign fishing vessel, to engage in fishing for halibut in the fishery conservation zone, unless such fishing is authorized by, and conducted in accordance with the Convention, this Act and regulations adopted under this Act. SEC. 8. (a) Any person who is found by the Secretary, after notice and opportunity for a hearing in accordance with section 554 of title 5, United States Code, to have committed an act prohibited by section 7 shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty. The amount of the civil penalty shall not exceed $25,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a sep*arate offense. The amount of such civil penalty shall be assessed by the Secretary, or his designee, by written notice. In determining the amount of such penalty, the Secretary shall take into account the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the prohibited acts committed and, with respect to the violation, the degree of culpability, and history of prior offenses, ability to pay, and such other matters as justice may require. Ob) Any person against whom a civil penalty is assessed under subsection (a) may obtain review thereof in the appropriate court of the United States by filing a notice of appeal in such court within 30 days from the date of such order and by simultaneously sending a copy of such notice by certified mail to the Secretary and the Attorney General. The Secretary shall promptly file in such court a certified copy of the record upon which such violation was found or such penalty imposed, in accordance with rules prescribed pur-

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suant to section 2112 of title 28, United States Code. The findings and order of the Secretary shall be set aside by such court if they are not found to be supported by substantial evidence, as provided in section 706(2) of title 5, United States Code. (c) If any person fails to pay an assessment of a civil penalty after it has become a final and unappealable order, or after the appropriate court has entered final judgment in favor of the Secretary, the Secretary shall refer the matter to the Attorney General of the United States, who shall recover the amount assessed in any appropriate district court of the United States. In such action, the validity and appropriateness of the final order imposing the civil penalty shall not be subject to review. (d) The Secretary may compromise, modify, or remit, with or without conditions, any civil penalty which is subject to imposition or which has been imposed under this section. SEC. 9. (a) A person is guilty of any offense if he commits an act 16 USC 773g. prohibited by section 7(a)(2), (3), (4), or (6); or section 7(b). (b) Any offense described in subsection (a) is punishable by a fine of not more than $50,000 or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both; except that if in the commission of any offense the person uses a dangerous weapon, engages in conduct that causes bodily injury to any officer authorized to enforce the provisions of this Act, or places any such officer in fear of imminent bodily injury the offense is punishable by a fine of not more than $100,000, or imprisonment for not more than 10 years or both. (c) There is Federal jurisdiction over any offense described in this section. SEC. 10. (a) Any fishing vessel (including its fishing gear, furni- Fishing vessel ture, appurtenances, stores, and cargo) used, and any fish taken or forfeiture t^u S retained, in any manner, in connection with or as a result of the le use 773h. commission of any act prohibited by section 7 shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States. All or part of such vessel may, and all such fish shall, be forfeited to the United States pursuant to a civil proceeding under this section. (b) Any district court of the United States shall have jurisdiction, upon application by the Attorney General on behalf of the United States, to order any forfeiture authorized under subsection (a) and any action provided for under subsection (d). (c) If a judgment is entered for the United States in a civil forfeiture proceeding under this section, the Attorney General may seize any property or other interest declared forfeited to the United States, which has not previously been seized pursuant to this Act or for which security has not previously been obtained under subsection (d). The provisions of the customs laws relating to— (1) the disposition of forfeited property; (2) the proceeds from the sale of forfeited property; (3) the remission or mitigation of forfeitures; and (4) the compromise of claims; shall apply to any forfeiture ordered, and to any case in which forfeiture is alleged to be authorized, under this section, unless such provisions are inconsistent with the purposes, policy, and provisions of this Act. The duties and powers imposed upon the Commissioner of Customs or other persons under such provisions shall, with respect to this Act, be performed by officers or other persons designated for such purpose by the Secretary. (d)(1) Any officer authorized to serve any process in rem which is issued by a court having jurisdiction under section 11(d) shall—

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16 USC 773i.

Citations.

PUBLIC LAW 97-176—MAY 17, 1982 (A) stay the execution of such process; or (B) discharge any fish seized pursuant to such process; upon the receipt of a satisfactory bond or other security from any person claiming such property. Such bond or other security shall be conditioned upon such person delivering such property to the appropriate court upon order thereof, without any impairment of its value, or paying the monetary value of such property pursuant to an order of such court. Judgment shall be recoverable on such bond or other security against both the principal and any sureties in the event that any condition thereof is breached, as determined by such court. (2) Any fish seized pursuant to this Act may be disposed of pursuant to the order of a court of competent jurisdiction or, if perishable, in a manner prescribed by regulations of the Secretary or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. (e) For purposes of this section, it shall be a rebuttable presumption that all fish found on board a fishing vessel which is seized in connection with an act prohibited by section 7 were taken or retained in violation of the Convention and this Act. SEC. 11. (a) The Convention, this Act, and any regulation adopted under this Act, shall be enforced by the Secretary and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. Such Secretaries may, by agreement, on a reimbursable basis or otherwise, utilize the personnel, services, equipment (including aircraft and vessels), and facilities of any other Federal agency, and of any State agency, in the performance of such duties. (b) Any officer who is authorized by the Secretary, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, or the head of any Federal or State agency which has entered into an agreement with such Secretaries under subsection (a) to enforce the Convention, this Act or any regulation adopted under this Act mayCD with or without a warrant or other process— (A) arrest any person, if he has reasonable cause to believe that such person has committed an act prohibited by section 7; (B) board, and search or inspect, any fishing vessel which is subject to this Act; (C) at reasonable times enter, and search or inspect, shoreside facilities in which fish taken subject to this Act are processed, packed or held; (D) seize any fishing vessel (together with its fishing gear, furniture, appurtenances, stores, and cargo) used or employed in, or with respect to which it reasonably appears that such vessel was used or employed in, an act prohibited by section 7; (E) seize any fish (wherever found) taken or retained in the course of an act prohibited by section 7, or the proceeds of the sale of such fish; and (F) seize any other evidence related to an act prohibited by section 7; (2) execute any warrant or other process issued by any court of competent jurisdiction; and (3) exercise any other lawful authority. (c) If any officer authorized to enforce this Act (as provided for in this section) finds that a fishing vessel is operating or has been operated in the commission of an act prohibited by section 7, such

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 PUBLIC LAW 97-176—MAY 17, 1982 officer may, in accordance with regulations issued jointly by the Secretary and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, issue a citation to the owner or operator of such vessel in lieu of proceeding under subsection (b). If a permit has been issued pursuant to this Act for such vessel, such officer shall note the issuance of any citation under this subsection, including the date thereof and the reason therefor, on the permit. The Secretary shall maintain a record of all citations issued pursuant to this subsection. (d) The district courts of the United States shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any case or controversy arising under this Act. Any such court may, at any time— (1) enter restraining orders or prohibitions; (2) issue warrants, process in rem or other process; (3) prescribe and accept satisfactory bonds or other security; and (4) take such other actions as are in the interest of justice. (e) When requested by the appropriate authorities of Canada, officers or employees of the Coast Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or any other agency of the United States may be directed to attend as a witness, and to produce such available records and files or duly certified copies thereof as may be necessary for the prosecution in Canada of any violation of the Convention or any Canadian law relating to the enforcement thereof. (f)(1) In cooperation with such other agencies as may be appropriate, the Secretary may conduct or cause to be conducted such law enforcement investigations as are deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. (2) For the purpose of all investigations which, in the opinion of the Secretary, are necessary and proper for the enforcement of this Act, the Secretary or any officer designated by him is empowered to administer oaths and affirmations, subpena witnesses, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, or other documents which the Secretary deems relevant or material to the inquiry. Such attendance of witnesses and the production of such documentary evidence may be required from any place in the United States at any designated place or hearing. (3) Process of the Secretary may be served by anyone duly authorized by him either— (A) by delivering a copy thereof to the individual to be served, or to a member of the partnership to be served, or the president, secretary, or other executive officer or a director of the corporation to be served; or the agent designated for service of process; (B) by leaving a copy thereof at the residence or the principal office or place of business of such individual, partnership, or corporation; or (C) by mailing a copy thereof by registered or certified mail addressed to such individual, partnership, or corporation at his or its residence or principal office or place of business. The verified return by the individual so serving such complaint, order, or other process setting forth the manner of service shall be proof of same, and the returned post office receipt for such complaint, order, or other process mailed by registered or certified mail shall be proof of the service of the same.

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22 USC 262b.

Appropriation authorization. 16 USC 773k.

Repeal. 16 USC 772-772J.

PUBLIC LAW 97-176—MAY 17, 1982 SEC. 12. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1983 and beyond, such sums as may be necessary for carrying out the Convention and this Act, including— (a) necessary travel expenses of the United States Commissioners or alternate Commissioners; and (b) the United States share of the joint expenses of the Commission: Provid&i, That the Commissioners shall not, with respect to commitments concerning the United States share of the joint expenses of the Commission, be subject to section 262(b) of title 22, United States Code, insofar as it limits the authority of United States representatives to international organizations with respect to such commitments. SEC. 13. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the Secretary of State to provide for fiscal year 1983 and beyond, by contract, grant, or otherwise, facilities for office and any other necessary space for the Commission. Such facilities shall be located on or near the campus of the University of Washington in the State of Washington and shall be provided without regard to the cost-sharing provisions in the Convention. SEC. 14, The Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1937, as amended (50 Stat. 325,67 Stat. 494,79 Stat. 902), is repealed as of the 90th day after the date of enactment of this Act. Approved May 17, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY-S. 2244: SENATE REPORT No. 97-323 (Comm. on eommerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Apr. 22, considered and passed Senate. May 4, considered and passed House.

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96 STAT. 85

Public Law 97-177 97th Congress An Act To require the Federal Government to pay interest on overdue payments, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled.

May 21, 1982 [S. 1131]

Prompt Payment Act.

SHORT TITLE SECTION

1. This Act may be cited as the "Prompt Payment Act". 3i use 1801 note. INTEREST PENALTIES ON LATE PAYMENTS

SEC. 2. (a)(1) In accordance with regulations prescribed by the 3i use 1801. Director of the Office of Management and Budget, each Federal agency which acquires property or services from a business concern but which does not make payment for each such complete delivered item of property or service by the required payment date shall pay an interest penalty to such business concern in accordance with this section on the amount of the payment which is due. (2) Such regulations— (A) shall specify that the required payment date shall be— (i) the date on which payment is due under the terms of the contract for the provision of such property or service; or (ii) thirty days after receipt of a proper invoice for the amount of the payment due, if a specific date on which payment is due is not established by contract; (B)(i) in the case of any acquisition of meat or of a meat food product, as defined in section 2(a)(3) of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (7 U.S.C. 182(3)), shall specify a required payment date which is not later than seven days after the date of delivery of such meat or meat food product; and (ii) in the case of any acquisition of a perishable agricultural commodity, as defined in section 1(4) of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930 (7 U.S.C. 499a(4)), shall specify a required payment date consistent with requirements imposed pursuant to such Act; (C) shall specify separate required payment dates for contracts under which property or services are provided in a series of partial executions or deliveries, to the extent that such contract provides for separate payment for such partial execution or delivery; and (D) shall require that, within fifteen days after the date on which any invoice is received. Federal agencies notify the business concern of any defect or impropriety in such invoice which would prevent the running of the time period specified in subparagraph (A)(ii). (b)(1) Interest penalties on amounts due to a business concern under this Act shall be paid to the business concern for the period

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Interest rate computation. Publication in Federal Register. Unpaid interest penalty.

Interest penalty payments.

PUBLIC LAW 97-177—MAY 21, 1982 beginning on the day after the required payment date and ending on the date on which payment of the amount due is made, except that no interest penalty shall be paid if payment for the complete delivered item of property or service concerned is made on or before (A) the third day after the required payment date, in the case of meat or a meat food product described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(i); (B) the fifth day after the required payment date, in the case of an agricultural commodity described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii); or (C) the fifteenth day after the required payment date, in the case of any other item. Interest shall be computed at the rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury for interest payments under section 12 of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 611). The Secretary of the Treasury shall publish each such rate in the Federal Register. (2) Any amount of an interest penalty which remains unpaid at the end of any thirty-day period shall be added to the principle amount of the debt and thereafter interest penalties shall accrue on such added amount. (c) This section does not authorize the appropriation of additional funds for the payment of interest penalties required by this section. A Federal agency shall pay any interest penalties required by this section out of funds made available for the administration or operation of the program for which the penalty was incurred. (d)(1) Any recipient of a grant from a Federal agency may provide in a contract for acquisition of property or services from a business concern for the pa3anent of interest penalties on amounts overdue under such contract, except that— (A) in no case shall an obligation to pay such interest penalties be construed to be an obligation of the United States, and (B) any payment of such interest penalties shall not be made from funds provided to the grant recipient by a Federal agency, nor shall any non-Federal funds expended for such interest penalties be counted toward any matching requirement applicable to that grant. (2) Such interest penalty payments shall be made under such terms and conditions as agreed to by the grant recipient and the business concern, consistent with the grant recipient's usual business practices and applicable State and local law. LIMITATION ON DISCOUNT PAYMENTS

31 USC 1802.

SEC. 3. (a) If a business concern offers a Federal agency a discount from the amount otherwise due under a contract for property or services in exchange for payment within a specified period of time, the Federal agency may make payment in an amount equal to the discounted price only if payment is made within such specified period of time. (b) Each agency which violates subsection (a) shall pay an interest penalty on any amount which remains unpaid in violation of such subsection. Such interest penalty shall accrue on such unpaid amount in accordance with the regulations prescribed pursuant to section 2, except that the required payment date with respect to such unpaid amount shall be the last day of the specified period of time described in subsection (a).

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CLAIMS; RELATION TO OTHER LAW

SEC. 4. (a)(1) Claims for interest penalties which a Federal agency has failed to pay in accordance with the requirements of section 2 or 3 of this Act may be filed under section 6 of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 605). (2) Interest penalties under this Act shall not continue to accrue (A) after the filing of a claim for such penalties under the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, or (B) for more than one year. (3) Paragraph (2) shall not be construed to preclude the accrual of interest pursuant to section 12 of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 611) after interest penalties have ceased accruing under this Act, and interest pursuant to such section may accrue on both any unpaid contract payment and on the unpaid interest penalty required by this Act. (b) Except as provided in section 3 with respect to disputes concerning discounts, this Act shall not be construed to require interest penalties on payments which are not made by the required payment date by reason of a dispute between a Federal agency and a business concern over the amount of that payment or other allegations concerning compliance with a contract. Claims concerning any such dispute, and any interest which may be payable with respect to the period while the dispute is being resolved, shall be subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978.

31 USC 1803.

41 USC 601 note.

CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT

SEC. 5. (a) Each Federal agency shall file with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a detailed report on any interest penalty payments made under this Act during the preceding fiscal year. (b) Such report shall include the number, amounts, and frequency of interest penalty payments, and the reasons such payments were not avoided by prompt payment, and shall be delivered to the Director within sixty days after the conclusion of each fiscal year. (c) The Director shall submit to the Committee on Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Small Business of the Senate and to the Committee on Government Operations, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives within one hundred and twenty days after the conclusion of each fiscal year a report on Federal agency compliance with the requirements of this Act. Such report shall include a summary of the report submitted by each Federal agency under subsection (b) and an analysis of the progress made in reducing interest penalty payments by that agency from previous years.

Report, filing with OMB. 31 USC 1804. contents.

Federal agency compliance; submittal to congressional committees.

DEFINITIONS

SEC. 6. For the purposes of this Act— (1) the term "Federal agency" has the same meaning as the term "agency" in section 551(1) of title 5, United States Code, but also includes any entity (A) which is operated exclusively as an instrumentality of such an agency for the purpose of administering one or more programs of that agency, and (B)

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PUBLIC LAW 97-177—MAY 21, 1982 which is so identified for this purpose by the head of such agency; (2) the term "business concern" means any person engaged in a trade or business and nonprofit entities operating as contractors; (3) an invoice shall be considered a "proper invoice" when it contains or is accompanied by such substantiating documentation (A) as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget may require by regulation, and (B) as the Federal agency involved may require by regulation or contract; (4) an invoice shall be deemed to have been received by an agency on the later of— (A) the date on which the agency's designated payment office or finance center actually receives a proper invoice; or (B) the date on which such agency accepts the property or service concerned; (5) a payment shall be considered made on the date on which a check for such payment is dated; and (6) a contract for the rental of real or personal property is a contract for the acquisition of that property. EFFECTIVE DATE

31 USC 1801 ^°^^' 31 USC 1801 ^°^^31 USC 1806.

SEC. 7. (a) This Act applies to the acquisition of property or services on or after the beginning of the first calendar quarter which begins more than ninety days after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) The provisions of this Act requiring the promulgation of regulations shall be effective upon enactment, and such regulations shall be promulgated not later than ninety days after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) The provisions of this Act shall apply to the Tennessee Valley Authority, but any regulations promulgated under the authority of this Act shall not be applicable to the Tennessee Valley Authority, which shall be solely responsible for implementing the provisions of this Act with respect to its contracts. Approved May 21, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1131 (H.R. 4709): HOUSE REPORT No. 97-461 accompanying H.R. 4709 (Comm. on Government Operations). SENATE REPORT No. 97-302 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 127 (1981): Dec. 15, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 128 (1982): Mar. 23, H.R. 4709 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and S. 1131, amended, passed in lieu. May 11, Senate concurred in House amendments.

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96 STAT. 89

Public Law 97-178 97th Congress Joint Resolution To authorize and request the President to designate May 20, 1982, as "Amelia Earhart Day".

Whereas Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean as a passenger; Whereas Amelia Earhart set a number of altitude and speed records in various airplanes and autogiros, forerunners of the helicopter; Whereas Amelia Earhart was widely hailed as an aviator and an inspiring example to all; Whereas Amelia Earhart worked for the promotion of sound aeronautics and was a strong influence in breaking down resistance to aviation; Whereas Amelia Earhart was the first woman in American history to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross; Whereas Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean on May 20-21, 1932: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is authorize and requested to designate May 20, 1982, as "Amelia Earhart Day", as a tribute to that most daring of the pioneer women aviators, and to call upon Federal, State, and local government agencies and the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved May 21, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 412 (S.J. Res. 150): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): May 18, considered and passed House. May 19, considered and passed Senate, in lieu of S.J. Res. 150.

May 21, 1982 [H.J. Res. 412]

Amelia Earhart Day.

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PUBLIC LAW 97-179—MAY 24, 1982 Public Law 97-179 97th Congress An Act

May 24, 1982 [H.R. 2863] Tahoe National Forest, Blyth Arena; sale.

To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to sell the portion of the Tahoe National Forest known as Blyth Arena.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Agriculture may dispose of by exchange pursuant to the General Exchange Act of March 20, 1922, as amended (16 U.S.C. 485, 486) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716, 1717) or by sale at public auction, for not less than fair market value, all right, title, and interest in the approximately 5.2 acres of land which is known as Blyth Arena and located in the Tahoe National Forest, which is an exception to land patent numbered 04-70-0146, and which is depicted on a map entitled "Blj^h Arena Sale or Exchange Proposal", dated February 1981, on file in the office of the Chief, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. SEC. 2. If the Secretary of Agriculture disposes of the land described in section 1 of this Act by sale, the proceeds shall be retained by the Secretary and shall be used for acquisition by the Secretary of lands in the State of California which shall be included within the national forest system and shall be permanently reserved, held, and administered as part of such system. Approved May 24, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2863: HOUSE REPORT No. 97-359 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). SENATE REPORT No. 97-367 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 127 (1981): Dec. 15, considered and passed House. Vol. 128 (1982): May 10, considered and passed Senate.

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96 STAT. 91

Public Law 97-180 97th Congress An Act To amend titles 18 and 17 of the United States Code to strengthen the laws against record, tape, and film piracy and counterfeiting, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the "Piracy and Counterfeiting Amendments Act of 1982". SEC. 2. Section 2318 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "§2318. TrafHcking in counterfeit labels for phonorecords, and copies of motion pictures or other audiovisual works "(a) Whoever, in any of the circumstances described in subsection (c) of this section, knowingly traffics in a counterfeit label affixed or designed to be affixed to a phonorecord, or a copy of a motion picture or other audiovisual work, shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both. "(b) As used in this section— "(1) the term 'counterfeit label' means an identifying label or container that appears to be genuine, but is not; "(2) the term 'traffic' means to transport, transfer or otherwise dispose of, to another, as consideration for anj^hing of value or to make or obtain control of with intent to so transport, transfer or dispose of; and "(3) the terms 'copy', 'phonorecord', 'motion picture', and 'audiovisual work' have, respectively, the meanings given those terms in section 101 (relating to definitions) of title 17. "(c) The circumstances referred to in subsection (a) of this section are— "(1) the offense is committed within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States; or within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States (as defined in section 101 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958); "(2) the mail or a facility of interstate or foreign commerce is used or intended to be used in the commission of the offense; or "(3) the counterfeit label is affixed to or encloses, or is designed to be affixed to or enclose, a copjnrighted motion picture or other audiovisucd work, or a phonorecord of a copyrighted sound recording. "(d) When any person is convicted of any violation of subsection (a), the court in its judgment of conviction shall in addition to the penalty therein prescribed, order the forfeiture and destruction or other disposition of all counterfeit labels and all articles to which counterfeit labels have been affixed or which were intended to have had such labels affixed.

May 24, 1982 [S. 691] Piracy and Counterfeiting Amendments Act of 1982. 18 USC 2311 note.

Definitions.

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18 USC 2319

Definitions.

"§ 2319. Criminal infringement of a copyright "(a) Whoever violates section 506(a) (relating to criminal offenses) of title 17 shall be punished as provided in subsection (b) of this section and such penalties shall be in addition to any other provisions of title 17 or any other law. "(h) Any person who commits an offense under subsection (a) of this section— "(1) shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both, if the offense— "(A) involves the reproduction or distribution, during any one-hundred-and-eighty-day period, of at least one thousand phonorecords or copies infringing the copyright in one or more sound recordings; "(B) involves the reproduction or distribution, during any one-hundred-and-eighty-day period, of at least sixtyfive copies infringing the copyright in one or more motion pictures or other audiovisual works; or "(C) is a second or subsequent offense under either of subsection (b)(l) or (b)(2) of this section, where a prior offense involved a sound recording, or a motion picture or other audiovisual work; "(2) shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both, if the offense— "(A) involves the reproduction or distribution, during any one-hundred-and-eighty-day period, of more than one hundred but less than one thousand phonorecords or copies infringing the copyright in one or more sound recordings; or "(B) involves the reproduction or distribution, during any one-hundred-and-eighty-day period, of more than seven but less than sixty-five copies infringing the copyright in one or more motion pictures or other audiovisual works; and "(3) shall be fined not more than $25,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in any other case. "(c) As used in this section— "(1) the terms 'sound recording', 'motion picture', 'audiovisual work', 'phonorecord', and 'copies' have, respectively, the meanings set forth in section 101 (relating to definitions) of title 17; and "(2) the terms 'reproduction' and 'distribution' refer to the exclusive rights of a copyright owner under clauses (1) and (3) respectively of section 106 (relating to exclusive rights in copyrighted works), as limited by sections 107 through 118, of title 17.". SEC. 4. The table of sections for chapter 113 of title 18 of the United States Code is amended by striking out the item relating to section 2318 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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96 STAT. 93

"2318. Trafficking in counterfeit labels for phonorecords and copies of motion pictures or other audiovisual works. "2319. Criminal infringement of a copyright.".

SEC. 5. Section 506(a) of title 17, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "(a) CRIMINAL INFRINGEMENT.—Any person who infringes a copyright willfully and for purposes of commercial advantage or private financial gain shall be punished as provided in section 2319 of Ante, p. 92. title 18.". Approved May 24, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 691 (H.R. 3530): HOUSE REPORT No. 97-495 accompanying H.R. 3530 (Comm. on the Judiciary). SENATE REPORT No. 97-274 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 127 (1981): Dec. 1, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 128 (1982): May 10, H.R. 3530 considered and passed House, amended; passage vacated and S. 691 passed in lieu.

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PUBLIC LAW 97-181—MAY 24, 1982 Public Law 97-181 97th Congress Joint Resolution

May 24, 1982 [H.J. Res. 361] International ballet competition. Recognition.

To grant official recognition to the international ballet competition.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the United States recognizes the international ballet competition held in Jackson, Mississippi, under the sponsorship of the Mississippi Ballet International, Incorporated, as the official competition within the United States, and this organization and its participants as the official representatives of the United States in the international ballet competition cycle, which originated in Varna, Bulgaria, in 1964, and rotates among the cities of Varna, Bulgaria; Tokyo, Japan; Moscow, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; and Jackson, Mississippi. Approved May 24, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 361 (S.J. Res. 127): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Mar. 11, considered and passed House. May 5, considered and passed Senate, in lieu of S.J. Res. 127.

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96 STAT. 95

Public Law 97-182 97th Congress Joint Resolution To designate the week of November 7, 1982, through November 14, 1982, as "National Hospice Week".

May 24, 1982 [S.J. Res. 170]

Whereas hospice care provided in the United States has demonstrated that it is possible for people who are nearing the end of life to have appropriate, competent, and compassionate care; Whereas providers of hospice care are interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists, psychological and spiritual counselors, and other trained community volunteers; Whereas hospice services are provided by volunteer teams on an unintermittent basis, tailored to the needs of each individual patient and patient family; Whereas the hospice care concept has not had the national recognition necessary to cause general public awareness of an alternate care system for the terminally ill; Whereas lack of national recognition has caused many hundreds of patients and patient families to suffer unnecessary physical, emotional, and spiritual pain and grief attendant on terminal illness; and Whereas hospice care is a realistic alternative to unnecessary suffering that allows terminally ill patients and their families the opportunity to live and die in peace and comfort in an environment of personal individuality and integrity: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of National November 7, 1982, through November 14, 1982, is designated as Hospice Week. "National Hospice Week" and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon all government agencies, the medical community, appropriate private

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PUBLIC LAW 97-182—MAY 24, 1982 organizations, and the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate forums, programs, and activities designed to encourage national recognition and support for the hospice care concept as a realistic and humane response to the needs of the terminally ill. Approved May 24, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 170: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Apr. 1, considered and passed Senate. May 11, considered and passed House.

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96 STAT. 97

Public Law 97-183 97th Congress Joint Resolution Authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim "National Orchestra Week".

Whereas America's one thousand five hundred and seventy-two symphony and chamber orchestras are among our Nation's finest cultural and artistic resources, providing inspiration and enjoyment to more than twenty-three million people each year throughout the country; Whereas America's greatest professional orchestras are internationaly recognized as among the finest in the world, setting the standards of excellence against which other musical endeavors are measured; Whereas America's orchestras serve their communities as total musical resources by supporting other arts activities and cooperating in joint artistic ventures; Whereas America's orchestras cultivate a national musical heritage by nurturing young talent, providing opportunities for American-trained musicians and conductors, and promoting performances of American music; Whereas America's orchestras educate the youth of the country by providing high quality music education through youth concerts, in-school demonstrations and training programs, and master classes; Whereas America's orchestras reach diverse audiences beyond the concert hall through regional and national tours, free outdoor performances, and other special events; Whereas the success of America's orchestras has been the result of a joint effort of skilled professionals and dedicated volunteers working together to promote and produce music in their communities; and Whereas America's orchestras have grown in size and artistic quality during the past ten years, with the help of direct grants from the orchestra program of the National Endowment for the Arts: Now, therefore, be it

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PUBLIC LAW 97-183—MAY 24, 1982

National Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Orchestra Week. United States of America in Congress assembled. That the week beginning June 13, 1982, is designated as "National Orchestra Week", and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon Federal, State, and local government agencies, interest groups and organizations, and the people of the United States to observe that week by engaging in appropriate activities and programs, thereby showing their support of America's orchestras and the arts. Approved May 24, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 145: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Mar. 4, considered and passed Senate. May 11, considered and passed House.

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96 STAT. 99

An Act

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to assist in the preservation of historic Camden in the State of South Carolina, and for other purposes.

May 24, 1982 [S. 146]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That (a) in order Camden, B.C. to assist in the preservation of the nationally significant historic Historic resources associated with the town of Camden, South Carolina, a preservation. 16 USC 461 note. key location in the development of South Carolina and in military operations in the South during the American Revolution, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized, in accordance with subsection 2(e) of the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666), to enter into a 16 USC 462. cooperative agreement or agreements with the Camden Historical Commission, the Camden District Heritage Foundation, or other appropriate public, governmental, or private nonprofit entities pursuant to which the Secretary may assist in the protection, restoration, and interpretation of such resources for the benefit of the public. (b) Beginning October 1, 1982, there are hereby authorized to be Appropriation appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provi- authorization. sions of this Act, but not to exceed $250,000. Approved May 24, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 146: HOUSE REPORT No. 97-459 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). SENATE REPORT No. 97-207 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 127 (1981): Oct. 21, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 128 (1982): Mar. 23, considered and failed of passage in House. May 11, considered and passed House.

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PUBLIC LAW 97-185—MAY 24, 1982 Public Law 97-185 97th Congress An Act

May 24, 1982 [H.R. 6038]

National Amendment*' 12 USC I7i5z

-p^ amend section 235 of the National Housing Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the fourth Sentence of section 235(h)(l) of the National Housing Act is amended by striking out "March 31, 1982" each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof "September 30, 1982". Approved May 24, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 6038 (H.R. 5708, S. 2344): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Mar. 23, H.R. 5708 considered and passed House. Mar. 29, H.R. 5708 considered and passed Senate, amended. Apr. 1, S. 2344 considered and passed Senate. Apr. 20, considered and passed House. May 12, considered and passed Senate.

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96 STAT. 101

An Act

To amend Public Law 90-553, to authorize the transfer, conveyance, lease and improvement of, and construction on, certain property in the District of Columbia, for use as a headquarters site for an international organization, as sites for governments of foreign countries, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the first section of the Act approved October 8, 1968 (Public Law 90-553, 82 Stat. 958), is amended— (1) in the first sentence by striking out "sell or lease" and inserting in lieu thereof: "develop in coordination with the Administrator of General Services for, or to sell, exchange, or lease"; (2) by striking out "Van Ness Street, Reno Road, and Tilden Street" and inserting in lieu thereof: "Yuma Street, 36th Street, Reno Road, and Tilden Street, except that portion of lot 802 in square 1964, the jurisdiction over which was transferred to the District of Columbia for use as an educational facility"; and (3) by striking out "he" and inserting "the Secretary". SEC. 2. Section 2 of such Act of October 8, 1968 (Public Law 90553), is amended to read as follows: "SEC. 2. Upon the request of any foreign government or international organization and with funds provided by such government or organization in advance, the Administrator of General Services is authorized to design, construct, and equip a headquarters building or legation building or related facilities on property conveyed pursuant to the first section of this Act.". SEC. 3. Section 3 of such Act of October 8, 1968 (Public Law 90553), is deleted, and sections 4 to 6 of such Act, inclusive, are renumbered as sections 3 to 5, including references thereto. The first sentence of renumbered section 3 is amended to read as follows "The Act of June 20, 1938 (D.C. Code, secs. 5-413 to 5-428), shall not apply to buildings constructed on property transferred or conveyed pursuant to this Act including section 3 of this Act as in effect January 1, 1980.". SEC. 4. Section 4 of such Act of October 8, 1968 (Public Law 90553), as renumbered by this Act is amended by— (1) inserting "demolition or removal of existing structures, site preparation, and the" immediately after "The"; (2) striking out "and" immediately before "(d)"; (3) inserting "(e) other utilities, and (1) related improvements necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act," immediately after "the fire alarm system,"; and (4) inserting "or contiguous to" after "within". SEC. 5. Section 5 of such Act of October 8, 1968 (Public Law 90553), as renumbered by this Act is amended by—

May 25, 1982 [S. 1611]

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Maintenance, security and survey funding.

International Center Act, designation.

PUBLIC LAW 97-186—MAY 25, 1982 (1) inserting ", exchange," after "sale" in the first sentence, and by inserting ", exchanges," after "sales" in the second sentence thereof; and (2) adding at the end thereof the following: "The Secretary may retain therefrom a reserve for maintenance and security of those public improvements authorized by this Act which have not been conveyed to a government or international organization under the first section of this Act, and for surveys and plans related to development of additional areas within the Nation's Capital for chancery and diplomatic purposes. Amounts in the reserve will be available only to the extent and in such amounts as provided in advance in appropriations Acts.". SEC. 6. The Act of October 8, 1968 (Public Law 90-553), is further amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section: "SEC. 6. This Act may be cited as the 'International Center Act'.". Approved May 25, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1611 (H.R. 4716): HOUSE REPORT No. 97-324 accompanying H.R. 4716 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). SENATE REPORT No. 97-281 (Comm. on Foreign Relations). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Apr. 29, considered and passed Senate. May 13, considered and passed House, in lieu of H.R. 4716.

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96 STAT. 103

Public Law 97-187 97th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for the designation of September 5, 1982, as "Working Mothers' Day".

June 1, 1982_ [S.J. Res. 53]

Whereas more than sixteen miliion American women are employed outside the home and have children under the age of eighteen; Whereas these working mothers are making unique and substantial contributions, to both the growth of the economy and the strength of the American family; and Whereas working mothers deserve special recognition for fulfilling their exceptional responsibilities in the home and in the world of commerce: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the Working United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation Mothers' Day. designating September 5, 1982, as "Working Mothers' Day", and calling upon families, individual citizens, labor and civic organizations, the media, and the business community to acknowledge the importance of the working mother and to express appreciation for her role in American society. Approved June 1, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 53: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 127 (1981): July 31, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 128 (1982): May 11, considered and passed House, amended. May 19, Senate concurred in House amendments.

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PUBLIC LAW 97-188—JUNE 1, 1982 Public Law 97-188 97th Congress Joint Resolution

June 1, 19az— Designating the square dance as the national folk dance of the United States. [S.J. Res. 59]

Whereas square dancing has been a popular tradition in America since early colonial days; Whereas square dancing has attained a revered status as part of the folklore of this country; Whereas square dancing is a joyful expression of the vibrant spirit of the people of the United States; Whereas the American people value the display of etiquette among men and women which is a major element of square dancing; Whereas square dancing is a traditional form of family recreation which symbolizes a basic strength of this country, namely, the unity of the family; Whereas square dancing epitomizes democracy because it dissolves arbitrary social distinctions; and Whereas it is fitting that the square dance be added to the array of symbols of our national character and pride: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United National folk States of America in Congress assembled, That the square dance is dance, designated the national folk dance of the United States of America designation. for 1982 and 1983. Approved June 1, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 59: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 127 (1981): Sept. 23, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 128 (1982): May 11, considered and passed House, amended. May 19, Senate concurred in House amendment.

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96 STAT. 105

Public Law 97-189 97th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for the designation of July 9, 1982, and April 9, 1983, as "National P.O.W./M.I.A. Recognition Day'*.

Whereas the United States has fought in many wars; Whereas thousands of Americans who served in such wars were captured by the enemy or are missing in action; Whereas many American prisoners of war were subjected to brutal and inhuman treatment by their enemy captors in violation of international codes and customs for the treatment of prisoners of war and many such prisoners of war died from such treatment; Whereas it is uncertain whether those Americans missing in action are alive or dead and such uncertainty has caused their families to sufTer acute hardship; and Whereas the sacrifices of American prisoners of war and Americans missing in action and their families are deserving of national recognition: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress assembled, That the ninth day of July 1982 and the ninth day of April 1983 shall be designated as "National P.O.W./MJ.A. Recognition Day" and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation each year calling upon the people of the United States to commemorate such day with appropriate activities. Approved June 1, 1982,

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 160 (H.J. Res. 479): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): May 5, considered and passed Senate. May 11, H.J. Res. 479 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and S.J. Res. 160, amended, passed in lieu. May 19, Senate concurred in House amendments.

June 1, 1982 [S.J. Res. 160]

National P.O.W./M.I.A. Recognition Day.

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PUBLIC LAW 97-190—JUNE 1, 1982 Public Law 97-190 97th Congress An Act

June 1, 1982 [S. 2575]

Energy Policy tSn AS^^"^^' extension Ante, p. 24.

Xo extend the expiration date of section 252 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 252(j) °^ *^® Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6272(j)) is amended by striking "June 1, 1982" and inserting in lieu thereof "July 1, 1982". Approved June 1, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2575: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): May 27, considered and passed Senate and House.

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96 STAT. 10'7

Public Law 97-191 97th Congress An Act To regulate the operation of foreign fish processing vessels within State waters.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 306 of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1856) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection:

June 1, 1982 [S. 2535] Foreign fish processing vessels within State waters, regulation.

"(c) EXCEPTION REGARDING FOREIGN FISH PROCESSING IN INTERNAL

WATERS.—(1) A foreign fishing vessel may engage in fish processing within the internal waters of a State if, and only if— "(A) the vessel is qualified for purposes of this paragraph pursuant to paragraph (4)(C); and "(B) the owner or operator of the vessel applies to the Governor of the State for, and (subject to paragraph (2)) is granted, permission for the vessel to engage in such processing. "(2) The Governor of a State may not grant permission for a foreign fishing vessel to engage in fish processing under paragraph (1)(B) if he determines that fish processors within the State have adequate capacity, and will utilize such capacity, to process all of the United States harvested fish from the fishery concerned that are landed in the State. "(3) Nothing in this subsection may be construed as relieving a foreign fishing vessel from the duty to comply with all applicable Federal and State laws while operating within the internal waters of a State incident to permission obtained under paragraph (1)(B). "(4) For purposes of this subsection— "(A) The term 'fish processing' includes, in addition to processing, the performance of any other activity relating to fishing, including, but not limited to, preparation, supply, storage, refrigeration, or transportation. "(B) The phrase 'internal waters of a State' means all waters within the boundaries of a State except those seaward of the baseline from which the territorial sea is measured. "(C) A foreign fishing vessel shall be treated as qualified for purposes of paragraph (1) if the foreign nation under which it is flagged will be a party to (i) a governing international fishery agreement or (ii) a treaty described in section 201(b) of this Act (16 U.S.C. 1821(b)) during the time the vessel will engage in the fish processing for which permission is sought under paragraph (1)(B).". SEC. 2. Section 307(2) of such Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1857(2)) is amended— (1) by striking out "in fishing—" and inserting in lieu thereof a hyphen; (2) by amending subparagraph (A) by inserting "in fishing" immediately after "(A)", and by striking out "or";

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Effective

PUBLIC LAW 97-191—JUNE 1, 1982 (3) by amending subparagraph (B) by inserting "in fishing" immediately after "(B)", and by striking out "apd" after the semicolon and inserting in lieu thereof "or"; and (4) by adding at the end thereof the following new subparagraph: "(C) except as permitted under section 306(c), in fish processing (as defined in paragraph (4)(A) of such section) within the internal waters of a State (as defined in paragraph (4)(B) of such section); and". SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect on June 1, 1982.

date.

16 USC 1856

Approved June 1, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2535: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): May 17, considered and passed Senate. May 25, considered and passed House, amended. May 27, Senate concurred in House amendments.

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96 STAT. 109

An Act

To recognize the organization known as the American Council of Learned Societies.

June 1, 1982 [H.R. 4769]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the American United States of America in Congress assembled, CHARTER

1. The American Council of Learned Societies, organized and incorporated under the Nonprofit Corporation Act of the District of Columbia, is hereby recognized as such and is granted a charter. SECTION

Council of Learned Societies. Charter. 36 USC 1901.

POWERS

SEC. 2. American Council of Learned Societies (hereinafter 36 USC 1902. referred to as the "corporation") shall have only those powers granted to it through its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in the State or States in which it is incorporated and subject to the laws of such State or. States. OBJECTS AND PURPOSES OF CORPORATION

SEC. 3. The objects and purposes of the corporation are those 36 USC 1903. provided in its articles of incorporation and shall include the advancement of the humanistic studies in all fields of learning and the maintenance and strengthening of relations among the national societies devoted to such studies, and the corporation shall function as authorized by the laws of the State or States where it is incorporated. SERVICE OF PROCESS

SEC. 4. With respect to service of process, the corporation shall 36 USC 1904. comply with the laws of the States in which it is incorporated and those States in which it carries on its activities in furtherance of its corporate purposes. MEMBERSHIP

SEC. 5. Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the 36 USC 1905. rights and privileges of members shall, except as provided in this Act, be as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; COMPOSITION; RESPONSIBIUTIES

SEC. 6. The board of directors of the corporation and the responsi- 36 USC 1906. bilities thereof shall be as provided in the articles of incorporation of

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the corporation and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated. OFFICERS OF CORPORATION

36 USC 1907.

SEC. 7. The ofQcers of the corporation, and the election of such officers shall be as is provided in the articles of incorporation of the corporation and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated. RESTRICTIONS

36 USC 1908.

SEC. 8. (a) No part of the income or assets of the corporation shall inure to any member, officer, or director of the corporation or be distributed to any such person during the life of this charter. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to the officers of the corporation or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors. (b) The corporation shall not make any loan to any officer, director, or employee of the corporation. (c) The corporation and any officer and director of the corporation, acting as such officer or director, shall not contribute to, support or otherwise participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation. (d) The corporation shall have no power to issue any shares of stock nor to declare or pay any dividends. (e) The corporation shall not claim congressional approval or Federal Government authority for any of its activities. LIABILITY

36 USC 1909.

SEC. 9. The corporation shall be liable for the acts of its officers and agents when acting within the scope of their authority. BOOKS AND RECORDS; INSPECTION

36 USC 1910.

SEC. 10. The corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall keep minutes of any proceeding of the corporation involving any of its members, the board of directors, or any committee having authority under the board of directors. The corporation shall keep at its principal office a record of the names and addresses of all members having the right to vote. All books and records of such corporation may be inspected by any member having the right to vote, or by any agent or attorney of such member, for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time. Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law. AUDIT OF F I N A N C I A L TRANSACTIONS

SEC. 11. The first section of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for audit of accounts of private corporations established under Federal law", approved August 30, 1964 (36 U.S.C. 1101), is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "(56) American Council of Learned Societies.".

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ANNUAL REPORT

SEC. 12. The corporation shall report annually to the Congress 36 USC I9ii. concerning the activities of the corporation during the preceding fiscal year. Such annual report shall be submitted at the same time as in the report of the audit required by section 11 of this Act. The report shall not be printed as a public document. RESERVATION OF RIGHT TO AMEND OR REPEAL CHARTER

SEC. 13. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is expressly 36 USC 1912. reserved to the Congress. DEFINITION OF " S T A T E "

SEC. 14. For purposes of this Act, the term "State" includes the 36 USC 1913. District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States. TAX EXEMPT STATUS

SEC. 15. The corporation shall maintain its status as an organiza- 36 USC 1914. tion exempt from taxation as provided in the Internal Revenue Code. If the corporation fails to maintain such status, the charter granted hereby shall expire. Approved June 1, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4769: HOUSE REPORT No. 97-285 (Comm. on the Judiciary). SENATE REPORT No. 97-395 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 127 (1981): Oct. 26, considered and passed House. Vol. 128 (1982): May 24, considered and passed Senate.

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PUBLIC LAW 97-193—JUNE 15, 1982 Public Law 97-193 97th Congress Joint Resolution

June 15, 1982 [S.J. Res. 149]

42 USC 5101 ^°*®

JQ designate the week of June 6, 1982, through June 12, 1982, as "National Child Abuse Prevention Week".

Whereas the incidence and prevalence of child abuse and neglect have reached alarming proportions in the United States; Whereas an estimated two million children become victims of child abuse in this Nation each year; Whereas an estimated five thousand of these children die as a result of such abuse each year; Whereas the Nation faces a continuing need to support innovative programs to prevent child abuse and assist parents and family members in which child abuse occurs; Whereas Congress has expressed its commitment to seeking and applying solutions to this problem by enacting the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974; Whereas many dedicated individuals and private organizations, including the National Exchange Club Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Parents Anonymous, the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse, American Humane Association, and other members of the National Child Abuse Coalition, are working to counter the ravages of abuse and neglect and to help child abusers break their destructive pattern of behavior; Whereas the average cost for a public welfare agency to serve a family through a child abuse program is twenty times greater than self-help programs administered by private organizations; Whereas organizations, such as the National Exchange Club Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Parents Anonymous and other members of the National Child Abuse Coalition are expediting efforts to prevent child abuse in the next generation through special programs for abused children; and Whereas it is appropriate to focus the Nation's attention upon the problem of child abuse: Now, therefore, be it

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Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the week of June 6, National chiid 1982, through June 12, 1982, is designated as "National Child Abuse prevention Prevention Week" and the President of the United States is author^ week. ized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon all government agencies and the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved June 15, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 149: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Mar. 15, considered and passed Senate. June 3, considered and passed House.

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PUBLIC LAW 97-194—JUNE 16, 1982 Public Law 97-194 97th Congress Joint Resolution

June 16, 1982 [S.J. Res. 131]

DesignatingNational Theatre Week.

Whereas many Americans have devoted much time and energy for advancing the cause of theatre; and Whereas the theatres of America have pioneered the way for many performers and have given them their start in vaudeville and stage; and Whereas theatre is brought to Americans through high schools, colleges, and community theatre groups as well as through professional acting companies; and Whereas citizens of America have been called upon to support the theatre arts in the Nation's interest; and Whereas many individuals and organizations are hailing the strength and vitality of the theatres of America: Now, therefore, belt Resolved by the Senate and House ofRepresentatives of the United National States of America in Congress assembled. That the week of June 7 Theatre Week, through 13, 1982, shall be proclaimed "National Theatre Week" throughout the country, and all citizens are urged to support this effort with assistance to theatres throughout the country. Approved June 16, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 131: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): May 5, considered and passed Senate. June 3, considered and passed House.

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96 STAT. 115

An Act

To authorize an Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) there shall be in the Department of Commerce an Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs who shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Under Secretary shall perform such duties as the Secretary of Commerce shall prescribe. (b)(i) Section 5314 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting before "and Under" in the item relating to the Under Secretaries of Commerce: ", Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs,". (2) Section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, is amended in the item relating to the Assistant Secretaries of Commerce by striking out "(7)" and inserting in lieu thereof "(8)". (c)(1) Section 2 of the Act entitled "An Act to establish the Departments of Commerce and Labor", approved February 14, 1903, as amended (15 U.S.C. 1504) is amended by striking out the first two sentences. (2) Section 8 of the Air Commerce Act of 1926 (44 Stat. 568; 52 Stat. 1029) is hereby repealed. (3) Section 601(a) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3201) is amended by striking out "and shall be compensated at the rate provided for level IV of the Federal Executive Salary Schedule". (4) Section 9(a) of the Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1978 (15 U.S.C. 1507b) is amended by striking out "shall receive compensation at the rate prescribed by law for Assistant Secretaries of Commerce, and". (5) Section 4 of the Reorganization Plan Numbered 1 of 1977 (91 Stat. 1633; 5 U.S.C. Appendix) is amended by striking out ", and who shall be entitled to receive compensation at the rate now or hereafter prescribed by law for level IV of the Executive Schedule". (6) Section 2(d) of Reorganization Plan Numbered 3 of 1979 (93 Stat. 1382; 5 U.S.C. Appendix) is amended by striking out "shall receive compensation at the rate payable for level IV of the Executive Schedule, and". SEC. 2. During the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, any payment or obligation pursuant to this Act may be made only to

June 16, 1982 [S. 1808] Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs. 15 USC 1503a.

Repeal. 15 USC 1505 note.

3 USC note prec. 101.

19 USC 2171 note.

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PUBLIC LAW 97-195—JUNE 16, 1982 such extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts. Approved June 16, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1808 (H.R. 3141): HOUSE REPORT: No. 97-391 accompanying H.R. 8141 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 127 (1981): Dec. 15, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 128 (1982): May 11, H.R. 3141 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and S. 1808, amended, passed in lieu. May 27, Senate concurred in House amendment.

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96 STAT. 117

Public Law 97-196 97th Congress Joint Resolution Designating "Baltic Freedom Day".

June 18, 1982 [S.J. Res. 201]

Whereas the people of the Baltic Republics of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have cherished the principles of religious and political freedom and independence; and Whereas the Baltic Republics have existed as independent, sovereign nations, belonging to and fully recognized by the League of Nations; and Whereas the people of the Baltic Republics have individual and separate cultures, national traditions and languages, distinctly foreign to those of Russia; and Whereas the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.) in 1940 did illegally seize and occupy the Baltic Republics and by force incorporate them against their national will and contrary to their desire for independence and sovereignty into the U.S.S.R.; and Whereas the U.S.S.R. since 1940 has systematically removed native Baltic peoples from their homelands by deporting them to Siberia and caused great masses of Russians to relocate in the Republics, thus threatening the Baltic cultures with extinction; and Whereas the U.S.S.R. has imposed upon the captive people of the Baltic Republics an oppressive poUtical system which has destroyed every vestige of democracy, civil liberties, and religious freedom; and Whereas the people of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia find themselves today subjugated by the U.S.S.R., locked into a union they deplore, denied basic human rights, and persecuted for daring to protest; and Whereas the United States stands as a champion of liberty, dedicated to the principles of democracy, human rights, and religious freedom, and opposed to oppression; and Whereas the United States, as a member of the United Nations, has repeatedly voted with a majority of that international body to uphold the right of other countries of the world to determine their fates and be free of foreign domination; and Whereas the U.S.S.R. has steadfastly refused to return to the people of the Baltic States the right to exist as independent republics separate and apart from the U.S.S.R. or permit a return of personal, political, and religious freedoms: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress of the Baltic United States recognizes the continuing desire and the right of the Day. people of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia for freedom and independence from the domination of the U.S.S.R. and deplores the refusal of the U.S.S.R. to recognize the sovereignty of the Baltic Republics and to yield to their rightful demands for independence from foreign domination and oppression and that the fourteenth day of June 1982, the anniversary of the mass deportation of Baltic peoples from their homelands in 1941, be designated "Baltic Freedom Day" as a

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PUBLIC LAW 97-196—JUNE 18, 1982 symbol of the solidarity of the American people with the aspirations of the captive Baltic people and that the President of the United States be authorized and requested to issue a proclamation for the observance of Baltic Freedom Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved June 18, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 201: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): June 9, considered and passed Senate. June 14, considered and passed House.

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96 STAT. 119

Public Law 97-197 97th Congress An Act To designate the control tower at Memphis International Airport the Omlie Tower.

June 21, 1982 [S. 896]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the air traffic Omiie Tower, control tower at the Memphis Litemational Airport is designated <iesignation. and shall hereafter be known as "Omlie Tower". Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other paper of the United States to such control tower shall be held and considered to refer to "OmUe Tower". Approved June 21, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 896 (H.R. 3072): HOUSE REPORT No. 97-517 accompanying H.R. 3072 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 127 (1981): May 4, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 128 (1982): June 7, H.R. 3072, considered and passed House; passage vacated and S. 896, passed in lieu.

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PUBLIC LAW 97-198—JUNE 21, 1982 Public Law 97-198 97th Congress Joint Resolution

June 21, 1982 [S.J. Res. 140]

Designating February 11, 1983,National IttventorB'Day.

Resolved by the Senate and House ofRepresentatives of the United National States of America in Congress assembled, That, in honor of the Inventors Day. important role played by inventors in promoting progress in the useful arts and in recognition of the invaluable contribution of inventors to the welfare of our people, February 11, 1983, is hereby designated "National Inventors' Day". The Prudent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to celebrate such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved June 21, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 140 (H.J. Res. 304): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Feb. 10, H.J. Res. 304, considered and passed House. Mar. 15, considered and passed Senate. June 3, considered and passed House.

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96 STAT. 121

Public Law 97-199 97th Congress An Act To amend section 5590 of the Revised Statutes to provide for adjusting the rate of interest paid on funds of the Smithsonian Institution deposited with the Treasury of the United States as a permanent loan.

June 22, 1982 [H.R. 6132]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 5590 of Smithsonian Institution the Revised Statutes (20 U.S.C. 54) be amended to read as follows: deposited funds "SEC. 5590. So much of the property of James Smithson as has with the been received in money, and paid into the Treasury of the United U.S. Treasury. States, being the sum of $541,379.63, shall be lent to the United Rate States Treasury and invested in public debt securities with maturi- adjustment. ties requested by the Smithsonian Institution bearing interest at rates determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, based upon current market yields on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of comparable maturities, and this interest is hereby appropriated for the perpetual maintenance and support of the Smithsonian Institution; and all expenditures and appropriations to be made, from time to time, to the purposes of the Institution shall be exclusively from the accruing interest, and not from the principal of the fund. All the moneys and stocks which have been, or may Refund. hereafter be, received into the Treasury of the United States, on account of the fund bequeathed by James Smithson, are hereby pledged to refund to the Treasury of the United States the sums hereby appropriated.". SEC. 2. The amendment made by the first section shall apply with Effective date. 20 USC 54 note. respect to fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1982. Approved June 22, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 6132: HOUSE REPORT No. 97-503 (Comm. on House Administration). SENATE REPORT No. 97-438 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): May 10, considered and passed House. June 9, considered and passed Senate.

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PUBLIC LAW 97-200—JUNE 23, 1982 Public Law 97-200 97th Congress An Act

June 23, 1982 [H.R. 4]

rp^ ^mend the National Security Act of 1947 to prohibit the unauthorized disclosure of information identifying certain United States intelligence officers, agents, informants, and sources.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Intelligence United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may Identities foe cited as the "IntelHgence Identities Protection Act of 1982'\ of 1982 SEC. 2. (a) The National Security Act of 1947 is amended by adding 50 USC 401 note, at the end thereof the following new title: "TITLE VI—PROTECTION OF CERTAIN NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION "PROTECTION OF IDENTITIES OF CERTAIN UNITED STATES UNDERCOVER INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS, AGENTS, INFORMANTS, AND SOURCES

50 USC 421.

"SEC. 601. (a) Whoever, having or having had authorized access to classified information that identifies a covert agent, intentionally discloses any information identifying such covert agent to any individual not authorized to receive classified information, knowing that the information disclosed so identifies such covert agent and that the United States is taking affirmative measures to conceal such covert agent's intelligence relationship to the United States, shall be fined not more than $50,000 or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both. "(h) Whoever, as a result of having authorized access to classified information, learns the identity of a covert agent and intentionally discloses any information identifying such covert agent to any individual not authorized to receive classified information, knowing that the information disclosed so identifies such covert agent and that the United States is taking affirmative measures to conceal such covert agent's intelligence relationship to the United States, shall be fined not more than $25,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. "(c) Whoever, in the course of a pattern of activities intended to identify and expose covert agents and with reason to believe that such activities would impair or impede the foreign intelligence activities of the United States, discloses any information that identifies an individual as a covert agent to any individual not authorized to receive classified information, knowing that the information disclosed so identifies such individual and that the United States is taking affirmative measures to conceal such individual's classified intelligence relationship to the United States, shall be fined not more than $15,000 or imprisoned not more than three years, or both. "DEFENSES AND EXCEPTIONS

50 USC 422.

"SEC. 602. (a) It is a defense to a prosecution under section 601 that before the commission of the offense with which the defendant

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