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Consultation.

Report to Congress.

PUBLIC LAW 94-123—OCT. 22, 1975 (B) the existing physician and dentist recruitment, selection, utilization, and promotion practices of such departments aind agencies, and (C) the degree to which the various pay systems referred to in subparagraph (A), the practices referred to in subparagraph (B), and other relevant departmental and agency practices are effective in alleviating or solving such recruitment and retention problems; and (2) a comparison of the remuneration received by physicians and dentists employed by such departments and agencies with the remuneration received by physicians and dentists in private practice or academic medicine who have equivalent professional or administrative qualifications, based upon information available through medical, dental, and health associations and other available sources. (c) In preparing their respective reports required by subsection (a) of this section, the Comptroller General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall consult, to the maximum extent feasible, with each other as well as with the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Health, iEducation, and Welfare, the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, and the heads of other appropriate Federal departments and agencies. (d) No later than March 1, 1977, the Comptroller General shall complete, and shall submit a report thereon to the Congress, a comprehensive investigation and analysis of recruitment and retention problems, both nationwide and geographically, of health care personnel other than physicians and dentists in the Department of Medicine and Surgery with respect to basic pay and premium and overtime pay rates. (e) The report required by subsection (d) of this section shall specify— (1) pay relationships which exist, both nationwide and geographically, between such personnel and similar employees of non-Federal health care facilities; (2) pay relationships which exist, both nationwide and geographically, among such personnel in the Department of Medicine and Surgery (including an analysis of the effect of differing pay systems); (3) the degree to which the pay relationships referred to in clauses (1) and (2) of this subsection create recruitment and retention or other personnel or related problems in the effective administration and achievement of the mission of the Department of Medicine and Surgery; (4) the degree to which existing title 38 and title 5, United States Code, authorities have been able to be exercised in a way adequate to deal with any such recruitment and retention and pay problems as to such personnel; and (5)(A) alternative suggested courses of legislative or administrative action (including proposed legislation) and cost estimates therefor, which in the judgment of the Comptroller General will alleviate or solve any such recruitment and retention and pay problems, and (B) a recommendation, and justification therefor, of which such course should be undertaken.

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 PUBLIC LAW 94-123—OCT. 22, 1975 (f) In preparing the report required by subsection (d) of this section, the Comptroller General shall consult with the Chief Medical Director of the Veterans' Administration and with the heads of other appropriate Federal departments and agencies. (g) The heads of all Federal departments and agencies shall fully cooperate with and respond expeditiously to all reasonable requests for information and assistance in connection with the preparation of the reports required by this section. (h) The Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall submit to the appropriate Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate reports, prepared by the Chief Medical Director, specifying the effect on the administration and achievement of the mission of the Department of Medicine and Surgery of the alternative courses and recommended course of action identified in the reports required by this section. Each such report shall be submitted no later than one hundred and twenty days after the date on which such other report in question is submitted to the Congress. SEC. 5. Chapter 73 of title 38, United States Code is amended as follows: (a) Clause (1) of section 4104 is amended to read as follows: "(1) Physicians, dentists, nurses, physicians' assistants, and expanded-duty dental auxiliaries;". (b) Section 4105 is amended by— (1) inserting at the end of subsection (a) the following new paragraph: "(8) Physicians' assistants and expanded-duty dental auxiliaries shall have such medical or dental and technical qualifications and experience as the Administrator shall prescribe."; and (2) striking out in subsection (b) "or nurse unless he" and inserting in lieu thereof "nurse, physicians' assistant, or expandedduty dental auxiliary unless such person". (c) Section 4106 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: "(f) The provisions of this section shall apply to physicians' assistants and expanded-duty dental auxiliaries.". (d) Section 4107 is amended by^— (1) inserting before the period at the end of the third sentence of paragraph (5) of subsection (e) a comma and "except as voluntarily requested in writing by the nurse in question"; and (2) inserting at the end thereof the following new subsection: "(f) Under standards which the Administrator shall prescribe in regulations, physicians' assistants and expanded-duty dental auxiliaries shall be compensated by use of Nurse Schedule grade titles and related pay ranges and shall be entitled to additional pay on the same basis as provided for nurses in paragraphs (2) through (8) of subsection (e) of this section.". (e) Section 4108 is amended by— (1) striking out in the language preceding clause (1) in subsection (a) "and nurses" and inserting in lieu thereof a comma and "nurses, physicians' assistants, and expanded-duty dental auxiliaries"; and (2) striking out "or nurse" in the same language in such subsection and in clause (6)(B) thereof and inserting in lieu thereof

89 STAT. 675 Consultation.

Agency cooperation.

Report to congressional committees.

38 USC 4104.

38 USC 4105.

38 USC 4106.

38 USC 4107.

38 USC 4108.

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PUBLIC LAW 94-123—OCT. 22, 1975 in each place "nurse, physicians' assistant, or expanded-duty dental auxiliary". SEC. 6. (a)(1) The amendments made by section 2 of this Act shall become effective on October 12, 1975. (2) No agreement to provide special pay may be entered into pursuant to section 4118 of title 38, United States Code (as added by section 2(d)(1) of this Act), after October 11, 1976. (b) Except as provided in subsection (a)(1) of this section, the amendments made by this Act shall become effective beginning the first pay period following thirty days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Approved October 22, 1975.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 94-339 (Coram, on Veterans' Affairs). SENATE REPORT No. 94-325 accompanying S. 1711 (Coram, on Veterans' Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VoL 121 (1975): July 21, considered and passed House. Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 1711. Oct. 8, House concurred in Senate araendraent with an amendraent. Oct. 9, Senate concurred in House amendment.

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89 STAT. 677

Public Law 94-124 94th Congress An Act To amend sections 6, 306, and 308 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 306 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, is amended— (a) by adding at the end of said section 306 the following: "A guaranteed loan, including the related guarantee, may be assigned to the extent provided in the contract of guarantee executed by the Administrator under this title; the assignability of such loan and guarantee shall be governed exclusively by said contract of guarantee."; and (b) by inserting the word "initially" before the words "made, held, and serviced" in the sixth sentence of said section 306. SEC. 2. Section 308 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, is amended by striking therefrom the words, "of which the holder has actual knowledge" and substituting in lieu thereof the words "of which the holder had actual knowledge at the time it became a holder". SEC. 3. Section 6 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: "On or before February 15 of each calendar year beginning with calendar year 1976, or such other date as may be specified by the appropriate committee, the Secretary of Agriculture shall testify before the House Committee on Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry and provide justification in detail of the amount requested in the budget to be appropriated for the next fiscal year for the purpose of administering this Act and for the purpose of making the studies, investigations, publications, and reports herein authorized.". Approved November 4, 1975.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 94-353 (Comm. on Agriculture). SENATE REPORT No. 94-424 (Comm. on Agriculture and Forestry). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): July 21, considered and passed House. Oct. 20, considered and passed Senate, amended. Oct. 22, House concurred in Senate amendment.

RV.1M n. 77 - 47

Nov. 4, 1975 [H.R. 4799]

Rural Electrification Act of 1936, amendment. 7 USC 936.

7 USC 938.

Testimony before congressional committees. 7 USC 906.

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PUBLIC LAW 94-125—NOV. 12, 1975

Public Law 94-125 94th Congress Joint Resolution Nov. 12, 1975 [S.Res. 134]

Federal Reserve Act, amendment, 12 USC 355.

rpo extend the authority for the direct purchase of United States obligations by Federal Reserve banks.

Resolved ty the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 14(b) ©f the Federal Keserve Act is amended— ^]^^ l3y striking out "November 1, 1975" and inserting in lieu thereof "November 1, 1976"; and (2) by striking out "October 31, 1975" and inserting in lieu thereof "October 31, 1976". Approved November 12, 1975.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: SENATE REPORT No. 94-405 (Comm. on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): Oct. 23, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 28, considered and passed House.

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89 STAT. (S79

Public Law 94-126 94th Congress An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to correct certain inequities in the crediting of National Guard technician service in connection with civil service retirement, and for other purposes.

Nov. 12, 1975 [S. 584]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) section National Cuaird 8334(c) of title 5, United States Code, relating to deposits for periods technicians; civil of creditable service for civil service retirement purposes, is amended service retirement. by striking out the last sentence. (b) Section 8339 of title 5, United States Code, relating to computation of civil service retirement annuities, is amended by striking out subsection (m) and redesignating subsection (n) as (m). (c) Section 8345 of title 5, United States Code, relating to payment Regulations of civil service retirement annuities, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "(g) The Commission shall prescribe regulations to provide that the amount of any monthly annuity payable under this section accruing for any month and which is computed with regard to service that includes any service referred to in section 8332(b)(6) performed by an individual prior to January 1, 1969, shall be reduced by the portion of any benefits under any State retirement system to which such individual is entitled (or on proper application would be entitled) for such month which is attributable to such service performed by such individual before such date." SEC. 2. (a) Section 8334(g)(5) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking out "8339(n)" and inserting "8339 (m)" in place thereof. (b) Section 8340(c)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking out "8339(n)" and inserting "8339 (ni)" in place thereof. SEC. 3. The amendments made by the first section of this Act shall Effective date. become effective as of January 1, 1969, except that such amendments 5 USC 8334 note. shall not apply to a person who, on the date of enactment of this Act, is receiving or is entitled to receive benefits under any retirement system established by the United States or any instrumentality thereof, unless such person requests, in writing, the office which administers his retirement system to apply such amendments to him. Any additional benefits payable pursuant to such a written request shall commence on the first day of the month following the date of the enactment of this Act. Approved November 12, 1975.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 94-^61 (Coram, on Post Office and Civil Service). SENATE REPORT No. 94-189 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VoL 121 (1975): June 16, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 22, Oct. 20, considered and passed House, amended. Oct. 30, Senate concurred in House amendment.

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PUBLIC LAW 94-127—NOV. 13, 1975

Public Law 94-127 94th Congress An Act Nov. 13. 1975 [S. 1542]

Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act of 1975. 46 USC 1101 note.

Additional appropriations.

Ante, p. 16.

Annual report to Congress.

To authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1976 for certain maritime programs of the Department of Commerce, 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 "Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act of 1975". SEC. 2. Funds are authorized to be appropriated without fiscal year limitation as the Appropriation Act may provide for the use of the Department of Commerce, for the fiscal year 1976, as follows: (1) For acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of vessels and for construction-differential subsidy and cost of national defense features incident to the construction, reconstruction, or reconditioning of ships, not to exceed $195,000,000. (2) For payment of obligations incurred for operating-differential subsidy, not to exceed $315,936,000. (3) For expenses necessary for research and development activities, not to exceed $12,232,000. (4) For reserve fleet expenses, not to exceed $4,242,000. (5) For maritime training at the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, not to exceed $11,500,000. (6) For financial assistance to State marine schools, not to exceed $4,708,000. SEC. 3. There are authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1976, in addition to the amounts authorized by section 2 of this Act, such additional supplemental amounts, for the activities for which appropriations are authorized under section 2 of this Act, as may be necessary for increases in salary, pay, retirement, or other employee benefits authorized by law, and for increased costs for public utilities, food service, and other expenses of the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. SEC. 4. Section 809(a) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended (46 U.S.C. 1213(a)) is amended by inserting immediately after the first sentence thereof the following: "In order to assure equitable treatment for each range of ports referred to in the preceding sentence, not less than 10 percent of the funds appropriated for constructiondifferential subsidy and operating-differential subsidy pursuant to this Act or any law authorizing funds for the purposes of this Act shall be allocated to each such port range: Provided, however, That such allocation shall apply to the extent that subsidy contracts are approved by the Secretary of Commerce. Not later than March 1, 1976, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a detailed report (1) describing the actions that have been taken pursuant to this Act to assure insofar as possible that direct and adequate service is provided by United States-flag commercial vessels to each range of ports referred to in this section; and (2) including any recommendations for additional legislation that may be necessary to achieve the purpose of this section.".

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 PUBLIC LAW 94-127—NOV. 13, 1975 SEC. 5. Section 1103(f) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended (46 U.S.C. 1273(f)) is amended by striking "$5,000,000,000", and inserting in lieu thereof "$7,000,000,000". Approved November 13, 1975.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 94-175 accompanying H.R. 3902 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries) and No. 94-529 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORT No. 94-96 (Comm. on Commerce). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): Apr. 29, considered and passed Senate. May 12, considered and passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 3902. Oct. 9, Senate agreed to conference report. Oct. 20, House agreed to conference report.

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PUBLIC LAW 94-128—NOV. 13, 1975

Public Law 94-128 94th Congress An Act Nov. 13, 1975 [S. 896]

To increase the appropriation authorization relating to the volunteers in the parks program, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Volunteers in the United States of America in Congress assembled, That in order to parks program. increase the appropriation authorization relating to the volunteers Appropriation j ^ the parks program, section 4 of the Act of July 29, 1970 (84 Stat, authorization. ^^g. ^g ^ g ^ ^g.^^ -^ amended by deleting the figure "100,000" appearing therein and inserting the figure "250,000" in its place. Approved Ndvember 13, 1975.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 94-550 (Coram, on Interior and Insular Affairs). SENATE REPORT No. 94-99 (Coram, on Interior and Insular Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): May 1, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 4, considered and passed House.

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89 STAT. 683

Public Law 94-129 94th Congress An Act To amend the Act of March 4, 1927, to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to accept and administer on behalf of the United States gifts or devises of real and personal property for the benefit of the National Arboretum.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Act of March 4, 1927, is amended to add the following: "SEC. 5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to accept, receive, hold, utilize, and administer on behalf of the United States gifts, bequests, or devises of real and personal property made for the benefit of the National Arboretum or for the carrying out of any of its functions. For the purposes of the Federal income, estate, and gift tax laws, property accepted under the authority of this section shall be considered as a gift, bequest, or devise to the United States. Any gift of money accepted pursuant to the authority granted in this section, or the net proceeds from the liquidation of any property so accepted, or the proceeds of any insurance on any gilt property not used for its restoration shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States for credit to a separate fund and shall be disbursed upon order of the Secretary of Agriculture.". Approved November 13, 1975.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 94-614 (Comm. on Agriculture). SENATE REPORT No. 94-324 (Comm. on Agriculture and Forestry). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): July 25, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 4, considered and passed House.

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PUBLIC LAW 94-130—NOV. 14, 1975

Public Law 94-130 94th Congress An Act Nov. 14, 1975 [H.R. 6334] Peace Corps Act, amendment.

Salary and benefits,

Transfer of funds.

22 USC 2504.

Appropriation authorization. 42 USC 4955 note. 42 USC 5081.

To amend further the Peace Corps Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That so much of section 3(b) of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2502(b)) as precedes the first proviso thereof is amended to read as follows: "There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1976 not to exceed $88,468,000, and for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, not to exceed $27,887,800, to carry out the purposes of this Act:" SEC. 2. Section 3(c) of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2502(c)) is amended to read as follows: "In addition to the amounts authorized for fiscal year 1976 and for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, there are authorized to be appropriated for the Peace Corps for such year not in excess of $1,000,000 for increases in salary, pay, retirement, or other employee benefits authorized by law.". SEC. 3. Section 3(d) of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2502(d)) is amended to read as follows: "The Director of ACTION shall transfer to the readjustment allowance, ACTION, account at the Treasury Department, no later than December 31, 1975, not to exceed $315,000 from any sums available to carry out the purposes of this Act in fiscal year 1976 to rectify the imbalance in the Peace Corps readjustment allowance account for the period March 1, 1961, to February 28, 1973.". SEC. 4. Section 5(a) of the Peace Corps Act, as amended, which relates to conditions oi enrollment for volunteer service is amended by adding ", sex" after the word "race" in the last sentence thereof. SEC. 5. (a) Section 105(a)(1) of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4955(a)(1)) is amended by striking out "$50" and inserting in lieu thereof "$75". (b) There are authorized to be appropriated, in addition to the sums authorized to be appropriated pursuant to section 501 of such Act, such additional sums as may be necessary to carry out the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section. Such amendments are to be effective for each fiscal year only to such extent and for such amounts as are specifically provided for such purpose in such appropriation Acts. SEC. 6. Section 5(c) of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2504(c)) is amended by striking out "$75" and inserting in lieu thereof "$125". Approved November 14, 1975.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 94-267 (Gomm. on International Relations). SENATE REPORT No. 94-412 (Comm. on Foreign Relations). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): June 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, considered and passed House. Oct. 9, Nov. 3, 5, considered and passed Senate.

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89 STAT, 685

Public Law 94-131 94th Congress An Act To carry into effect certain provisions of the Patent Cooperation Treaty, and for other purposes.

Nov. 14, 1975 [S. 24]|

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That title 35, United Patent States Code, entitled "Patents", be amended by adding at the end cooperation, thereof a new part IV to read as follows: "PART IV.—PATENT COOPERATION TREATY "Chapter 35—DEFINITIONS "See.

"351. Definitions.

«§ 351. Definitions 35 USC 351. "When used in this part unless the context otherwise indicates— "(a) The term 'treaty' means the Patent Cooperation Treaty done at Washington, on June 19, 1970, excluding chapter II thereof. "(b) The term 'Regulations', when capitalized, means the Regulations under the treaty excluding part C thereof, done at Washington on the same date as the treaty. The term 'regulations', when not capitalized, means the regulations established by the Commissioner under this title. "(c) The term 'international application' means an application filed under the treaty. "(d) The term 'international application originating in the United States' means an international application filed in the Patent Office when it is acting as a Receiving Office under the treaty, irrespective of whether or not the United States has been designated in that international application. "(e) The term 'international application designating the United States' means an international application specifying the United States as a country in which a patent is sought, regardless where such international application is filed. "(f) The term 'Receiving Office' means a national patent office or intergovernmental organization which receives and processes international applications as prescribed by the treaty and the Regulations. "(g) The term 'International Searching Authority' means a national patent office or intergovernmental organization as appointed under the treaty which processes international applications as prescribed by the treaty and the Regulations. "(h) The term 'International Bureau' means the international intergovernmental organization which is recognized as the coordinating body under the treaty and the Regulations. "(i) Terms and expressions not defined in this part are to be taken in the sense indicated by the treaty and the Regulations.

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PUBLIC LAW 94-131—NOV. 14, 1975 "Chapter 36.—INTERNATIONAL STAGE "Sec. "361. "362. "363. "364. "365. "366. "367. "368.

35 USC 361.

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35 USC 362.

35 USC 363.

Post, p. 691. 35 USC 364.

35 USC 365. 35 USC 119.

Receiving Office. International Searching Authority. International application designating the United States: Effect. International stage: Procedure. Right of priority; benefit of the filing date of a prior application. Withdrawn international application. Actions of other authorities: Review. Secrecy of certain inventions; filing international applications in foreign countries.

"§ 3M. Receiving Office "(a) The Patent Office shall act as a Receiving Office for international applications filed by nationals or residents of the United States. In accordance with any agreement made between the United States and another country, the Patent Office may also act as a Receiving Office for international applications filed by residents or nationals of such country who are entitled to file international applications. "(b) The Patent Office shall perform all acts connected with the discharge of duties required of a Receiving Office, including the collection of international fees and their transmittal to the International Bureau. " (c) International applications filed in the Patent Office shall be in the English language. "(d) The basic fee portion of the international fee, and the transmittal and search fees prescribed under section 376(a) of this part, shall be paid on filing of an international application. Payment of designation fees may be made on filing and shall be made not later than one year from the priority date of the international application. "§362. International Searching Authority "The Patent Office may act as an International Searching Authority with respect to international applications in accordance with the terms and conditions of an agreement which may be concluded with the International Bureau. "§ 363. International application designating the United States: Effect "An international application designating the United States shall have the effect, from its international filing date under article 11 of the treaty, of a national application for patent regularly filed in the Patent Office except as otherwise provided in section 102(e) of this title. '*§ 364. International stage: Procedure "(a) International applications shall be processed by the Patent Office when acting as a Receiving Office or International Searching Authority, or both, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the treaty, the Regulations, and this title. "(b) An applicant's failure to act within prescribed time limits in connection with requirements pertaining to a pending international application may be excused upon a showing satisfactory to the Commissioner of unavoidable delay, to the extent not precluded by the treaty and the Regulations, and provided the conditions imposed by the treaty and the Regulations regarding the excuse of such failure to act are complied with. "§365. Right of priority; benefit of the filing date of a prior application " (a) In accordance with the conditions and requirements of section 119 of this title, a national application shall be entitled to the right of

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priority based on a prior filed international application which designated at least one country other than the United States. "(b) In accordance with the conditions and requirement of the j&rst paragraph of section 119 of this title and the treaty and the Regula- 35 USC 119. tions, an international application designating the United States shall be entitled to the ri^ht of priority based on a prior foreign application, or a prior international application designating at least one country other than the United States. "(c) In accordance with the conditions and requirements of section 120 of this title, an international application designating the United Post, p. 692. States shall be entitled to the benefit of the filing date of a prior national application or a prior international application designating the United States, and a national application shall be entitled to the benefit of the filing date of a prior international application designating the United States. If any claim for the benefit of an earlier filing date is based on a prior international application which designated but did not originate in the United States, the Commissioner ma^ require the filing in the Patent Office of a certified copy of such application together with a translation thereof into the English language, if it was filed in another language. "§ 366. Withdrawn international application 35 USC 366. "Subject to section 367 of this part, if an international application Infra. designating the United States is withdrawn or considered withdrawn, either generally or as to the United States, under the conditions of the treaty and the Regulations, before the applicant has complied with the applicable requirements prescribed by section 371(c) of this part, the designation of the United States shall have no effect and shall be considered as not having been made. However, such international application may serve as the basis for a claim of priority under section 365(a) and (b) of this part, if it designated a country other than the United States. 35 USC 367. "(a) Where a Receiving Office other than the Patent Office has refused to accord an international filing date to an international application designating the United States or where it has held such application to be withdrawn either generally or as to the United States, the applicant may request review of the matter by the Commissioner, on compliance with the requirements of and within the time limits specified by the treaty and the Regulations. Such review may result in a determination that such application be considered as pending in the national stage. "(b) The review under subsection (a) of this section, subject to the same requirements and conditions, may also be requested in those instances where an international application designating the United States is considered withdrawn due to a finding by the International Bureau under article 12(3) of the treaty. cations in foreign countries "(a) International applications filed in the Patent Office shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 17 of this title. 35 USC 181 "(b) In accordance with article 27(8) of the treaty, the filing of an « «ey^ international application in a country other than the United States on the invention made in this country Shall be considered to constitute the filing of an application in a foreign country within the meaning of chapter 17 of this title, whether or not the United States is designated in that international application.
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PUBLIC LAW 94-131—NOV. 14, 1975 " (c) If a license to file in a foreign country is refused or if an international application is ordered to be kept secret and a permit refused, the Patent Office when acting as a Receiving Office or International Searching Authority, or both, may not disclose the contents of such application to anyone not authorized to receive such disclosure. "Chapter 37.—NATIONAL STAGE "Sec.

"371. "372. "373. "374. "375. "376.

35 USC 371.

35 USC 111 etseq, 35 USC 115.

National stage: Commencement. National stage: Requirements and procedure. Improper applicant. Publication of international application: Effect. Patent issued on international application: Effect. Fees.

"§37L National Stage: Commencement "(a) Receipt from the International Bureau of copies of international applications with amendments to the claims, if any, and international search reports is required in the case of all international applications designating the United States, except those filed in the Patent Office. "(b) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, the national stage shall commence with the expiration of the applicable time limit under article 22 (1) or (2) of the treaty, at which time the applicant shall have complied with the applicable requirements specified in subsection (c) of this section. "(c) The applicant shall file in the Patent Office— "(1) the national fee prescribed under section 376(a)(4) of this part; " (2) a copy of the international application, unless not required under subsection (a) of this section or already received from the International Bureau, and a verified translation into the English language of the international application, if it was filed in another language; "(3) amendments, if any, to the claims in the international application, made under article 19 of the treaty, unless such amendments have been communicated to the Patent Office by the International Bureau, and a translation into the English language if such amendments were made in another language; "(4) an oath or declaration of the inventor (or other person authorized under chapter 11 of this title) complying with the requirements of section 115 of this title and with regulations prescribed for oaths or declarations of applicants. "(d) Failure to comply with any of the requirements of subsection (c) of this section, within the time limit provided by article 22 (1) or (2) of the treaty shall result in abandonment of the international application. ''(e) After an international application has entered the national stage, no patent may be granted or refused thereon before the expiration of the applicable time limit under article 28 of the treaty, except with the express consent of the applicant. The applicant may present amendments to the specification, claims, and drawings of the application after the national stage has commenced. "(f) At the express request of the applicant, the national stage of processing may be commenced at any time at which the application is ill order for such purpose and the applicable requirements of subsection (c) of this section have been complied with.

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 PUBLIC LAW 94-131—NOV. 14, 1975 " (a) All questions of substance and, within the scope of the requirements of the treaty and Regulations, procedure in an international application designating the United States shall be determined as in the case of national applications regularly filed in the Patent Office. "(b) In case of international applications designating but not originating in, the United States— "(1) the Commissioner may cause to be reexamined questions relating to form and contents of the application in accordance with the requirements of the treaty and the Regulations; "(2) the Commissioner may cause the question of unity of invention to be reexamined under section 121 of this title, within the scope of the requirements of the treaty and the Regulations. "(c) Any claim not searched in the international stage in view of a holding, found to be justified by the Commissioner upon review, that the international application did not comply with the requirement for unity of invention under the treaty and the Regulations, shall be considered canceled, unless payment of a special fee is made by the applicant. Such special fee shall be paid with respect to each claim not searched in the international stage and shall be submitted not later than one month after a notice was sent to the applicant informing him that the said holding was deemed to be justified. The payment of the special fee shall not prevent the Commissioner from requiring that the international application be restricted to one of the inventions claimed therein under section 121 of this title, and within the scope of the requirements of the treaty and the Regulations. "An international application designating the United States, shall not be accepted by the Patent Office for the national stage if it was filed by anyone not qualified under chapter 11 of this title to be an applicant for the purpose of filing a national application in the United States. Such international applications shall not serve as the basis for the benefit of an earlier filing date under section 120 of this title in a subsequently filed application, but may serve as the basis for a claim of the right of priority under section 119 of this title, if the United States was not the sole country designated in such international application. "§ 374. Publication of international application: Effect "The publication under the treaty of an international application shall confer no rights and shall have no effect under this title other than that of a printed publication. "§375. Patent issued on international application: Effect "(a) A patent may be issued by the Commissioner based on an international application designating the United States, in accordance with the provisions of this title. Subject to section 102(e) of this title, such patent shall have the force and effect of a patent issued on a national application filed under the provisions of chapter 11 of this title. " (b) Where due to an incorrect translation the scope of a patent granted on an international application designating the United States, which was not originally filed in the English language, exceeds the scope of the international application in its original language, a court of competent jurisdiction may retroactively limit the scope of the patent, by declaring it unenforceable to the extent that it exceeds the scope of the international application in its original language.
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89 STAT. 689 35 USC 372.

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PUBLIC LAW 94-131—NOV. 14, 1975 "§376. Fees "(a) The required payment of the international fee, which amount is specified in the Eegulations, shall be paid in United States currency. The Patent Office may also charge the following fees: " (1^ A transmittal fee (see section 361(d)); " (2) A search fee (see section 361(d)); "(3) A supplemental search fee (to be paid when required); " (4) A national fee (see section 371(c)); "(5) A special fee (to be paid when required; see section 372 (c)); "(6) Such other fees as established by the Commissioner. "(b) The amounts of fees specified in subsection (a) of this section, except the international fee, shall be prescribed by the Commissioner. He may refund any sum paid by mistake or in excess of the fees so specified, or if required under the treaty and the Eegulations. The Commissioner may also refund any part of the search fee, where he determines such refund to be warranted.". SEC. 2. Section 6 of title 35, United States Code, is amended by adding a paragraph (d) to read as follows:
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"§120. BenejSt of earlier filing date in the United States "An application for patent for an invention disclosed in the manner Ante, p. 691. provided by the first paragraph of section 112 of this title in an application previously filed in the United States, or as provided by section Ante, p. 686. 363 of this title, by the same inventor shall have the same effect, as to such invention, as though filed on the date of the prior application, if filed before the patenting or abandonment of or termination of proceedings on the first application or on an application similarly entitled to the benefit of the filing date of the first application and if it contains or is amended to contain a specific reference to the earlier filed application.". SEC. 10. The first paragraph of section 282 of title 35, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "§282. Presumption of validity; defenses "A patent shall be presumed valid. Each claim of a patent (whether in independent, dependent, or multiple dependent form) shall be presumed valid independently of the validity of other claims; dependent or multiple dependent claims shall be presumed valid even though dependent upon an invalid claim. The burden of establishing invalidity of a patent or any claim thereof shall rest on the party asserting such invalidity.". Effective dates. SEC. 11. (a) Section 1 of this Act shall come into force on the same 35 USC 351 note, day as the entry into force of the Patent Cooperation Treaty with respect to the United States. It shall apply to international and national applications filed on and after this effective date, even though entitled to the benefit of an earlier filing date, and to patents issued on such applications. (b) Sections 2 to 10 of this Act shall take effect on the same day as section 1 of this Act and shall apply to all applications for patent actually filed in the United States on and after this effective date, as well as to international applications where applicable. (c) Applications for patent on file in the Patent Office on the effective date of this Act, and patents issued on such applications, shall be governed by the provisions of title 35, United States Code, in effect immediately prior to the effective date of this Act. Approved November 14, 1975.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 94-592 (Comm. on the Judiciary). SENATE REPORT No. 94-215 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): June 21, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 3, considered and passed House.

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89 STAT. 693

Public Law 94-132 94th Congress An Act To increase the temporary debt limitation until March 15, 1976.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on March 15, 1976, the public debt limit set forth in the first sentence of section 21 of the Second Liberty Bond Act (31 U.S.C. 757b) shall be temporarily increased by $195,000,000,000. SEC. 2. Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, the first section of the Act of June 30, 1975, entitled "An Act to increase the temporary debt limitation until November 15, 1975" (Public Law 94-47), is hereby repealed. Approved November 14, 1975.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 94-647 (Gomm. on Ways and Means). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 121 (1975): Nov. 12, 13, considered and passed House. Nov. 13, considered and passed Senate.

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PUBLIC LAW 94-133—NOV. 14, 1975

Public Law 94-133 94th Congress An Act Nov. 14, 1975 [S. 2667] Emergency petroleum allocation, extension. Ante, p. 481. 15 USC 753. Effective date. 15 USC 753 note.

To extend the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 4(g)(1) of the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 is amended by striking out each date specified therein and inserting in lieu thereof in each case "December 15, 1975". SEC. 2. The amendments made in the first section of this Act to the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 shall take effect at midnight, November 15, 1975. Approved November 14, 1975.

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 PUBLIC LAW 94-134—NOV. 24, 1975

89 STAT'. 695

Public Law 94-134 94th Congress An Act Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976, 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 following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976, and for other purposes, namely: TITLE I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For necessary expenses of the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, including not to exceed $27,000 for allocation within the Department for official reception and representation expenses as the Secretary may determine, $32,550,000: Provided, That not to exceed $1,000,000 of the funds provided under this Act shall be available to enable the Office of the Secretary to lease and maintain automobile parking facilities in the Nassif Building for employees of the Department. For "Salaries and expenses" tor the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, including not to exceed $8,750 for allocation within the Department for official reception and representation expenses as the Secretary may determine, $8,930,000: Provided, That not to exceed $250,000 of the funds provided under this Act shall be available to enable the Office of the Secretary to lease and maintain automobile parking facilities in the Nassif Building for employees of the Department. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT

For necessary expenses for conducting transportation planning, research, and development activities, including the collection of national transportation statistics, to remain available until expended, $28,000,000. For "Transportation planning, research, and development" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, to remain available until expended, $7,000,000.

Nov. 24, 1975 [H.R. 8365]

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PUBLIC LAW 94-134—NOV. 24, 1975 TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OVERSEAS (SPECIAL FOREIGN CURRENCY PROGRAM)

For payments in foreign currencies which the Treasury Department determines to be excess to the normal requirements of the United States, for necessary expenses for conducting transportation research activities overseas, as authorized by law, $250,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available, in addition to other appropriations to the Department, for payments in the foregoing currencies. GRANTS-IN-AID FOR NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SAFETY

For grants-in-aid to carry out a pipeline safety program, as authorized by section 5 of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 (49 U.S.C. 1674), $1,650,000, to remain available until expended. COAST GUARD OPERATING EXPENSES

For necessary expenses for the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for; purchase of not to exceed sixteen passenger motor vehicles, for replacement only; and recreation and welfare; $718,341,000 of which $187,225 shall be applied to 14 USC 92 note. Capehart Housing debt reduction: Provided, That the number of aircraft on hand at any one time shall not exceed one hundred and seventy-nine exclusive of planes and parts stored to meet future attrition: Provided further, That amounts equal to the obligated balances against the appropriations for "Operating expenses" for the two preceding years, shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation, and such merged appropriation shall be available as one fund, except for accounting purposes of the Coast Guard, for the payment of obligations properly incurred against such prior year appropriations and against this appropriation. For "Operating expenses" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $205,660,000 of which $48,061 shall be applied to Capehart Housing debt reduction: Provided, That amounts equal to the obligated balances against the appropriations for "Operating expenses" for the two preceding years, shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation, and such merged appropriation shall be available as one fund, except for accounting purposes of the Coast Guard, for the payment of obligations properly incurred against such prior year appropriations and against this appropriation. ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVEMENTS

For necessary expenses of acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including equipment related thereto; $156,100,000, to remain available until September 30, 1978. For "Acquisition, construction, and improvements" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $16,160,000, to remain available until September 30, 1978.

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 PUBLIC LAW 94-134—NOV. 24, 1975 ALTERATION OP BRIDGES

For necessary expenses for alteration of obstructive bridges; $6,500,000, to remain available until expended. For "Alteration of bridges" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,625,000, to remain available until expended. RETIRED PAY

For retired pay, including the payment of obligations therefor otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for this purpose, and payments under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and Survivor Benefit Plans; $115,650,000. For "Retired pay" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $30,050,000. RESERVE TRAINING

For all necessary expenses for the Coast Guard Reserve, as authorized by law; maintenance and operation of facilities; and supplies, equipment, and services; $31,200,000: Provided, That amounts equal to the obligated balances against the appropriations for "Reserve training" for the two preceding years shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation, and such merged appropriation shall be available as one fund, except for accounting purposes of the Coast Guard, for the payment of obligations properly incurred against such prior year appropriations and against this appropriation. For "Reserve training" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $10,175,000: Provided, T\QX amounts equal to the obligated balances against the appropriations for "Reserve training" for the two preceding years shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation, and such merged appropriation shall be available as one fund, except for accounting purposes of the Coast Guard, for the payment of obligations properly incurred against such prior year appropriations and against this appropriation. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION

For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, for basic and applied scientific research, development, test, and evaluation; maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, as authorized by law; $18,600,000, to remain available until expended. For "Research, development, test, and evaluation" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,650,000, to remain available until expended. STATE BOATING SAFETY ASSISTANCE

For financial assistance for State boating safety programs in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 (46 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.), $5,790,000, to remain available until expended.

89 STAT. 697

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PUBLIC LAW 94-134—NOV. 24, 1975 COAST GUARD SUPPLY FUND

To increase the capital of the Coast Guard Supply Fund; $2,000,000, to remain available until expended. POLLUTION FUND

33 USC 1321.

For carrying out the provisions of subsections (c), (d), (i), and (1) of section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (Public Law 92-500), $10,000,000 to remain available until expended. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OPERATIONS (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

For necessary expenses of the Federal Aviation Administration, not otherwise provided for, including administrative expenses for research and development and for establishment of air navigation facilities, and carrying out the provisions of the Airport and Airway Development Act; purchase of four passenger motor vehicles for replacement only and purchase and repair of skis and snowshoes; $1,531,000,000, of which $6,000,000 is to be derived by transfer from the appropriation for "Civil supersonic aircraft development termination" and "Civil Supersonic aircraft development": Provided, That there may be credited to this appropriation, funds received from States, counties, municipalities, other public authorities, and private sources, for expenses incurred in the maintenance and operation of air navigation facilities. For "Operations" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $396,000,000: Provided, That there may be credited to this appropriation, funds received from States, counties, municipalities, other public authorities, and private sources, for expenses incurred in the maintenance and operation of air navigation facilities. FACILITIES, ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT

For necessary expenses of the Federal Aviation Administration, not otherwise provided for and for acquisition and modernization of facilities and equipment and service testing in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C. 1301-1542), including construction of experimental facilities and acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant, $12,250,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That there may be credited to this appropriation, funds received from States, counties, municipalities, other public authorities, and private sources, for expenses incurred for engineering and development. For "Facilities, engineering and development" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $2,925,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That there may be credited to this appropriation, funds received from States, counties, municipalities, other public authorities, and private sources, for expenses incurred for engineering and development.

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89 STAT. 699

RESEARCH, ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST F U N D)

For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided, for research, engineering and development in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C. 1301-1542), including construction of experimental facilities and acquisition oi necessary sites by lease or grant; $67,500,000, to be derived from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to remain available until expended: Provided, That there may be credited to this appropriation funds received from States, counties, municipalities, other public authorities, and private sources, for expenses incurred for research, engineering and!^ development. For "Research, engineering and development (Airport and Airway Trust Fund)" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $17,900,000, to be derived from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to remain available until expended: Provided, That there may be credited to this appropriation funds received from States, counties, municipalities, other public authorities, and private sources, for expenses incurred for research, engineering and development. GRANTS-IN-AID FOR AIRPORTS (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST F U N D)

For liquidation of obligations incurred for airport development under authority contained in section 14 of Public Law 91-258, as amended, to be derived from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund 49 USC 1714. and to remain available^ until expended, $320,000,000. For liquidation of obligations incurred for airport development for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, under authority contained in section 14 of Public Law 91-258, as amended, to be derived from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to remain available until expended, $49,500,000. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NATIONAL CAPITAL AIRPORTS

For expenses incident to the care, operation, maintenance, improvement, and protection of the federally owned civil airports in the vicinity of the District of Columbia, including purchase of ten passenger motor vehicles for police type use, for replacement only; and purchase of two motor bikes; purchase, cleaning, and repair of uniforms; and arms and ammunition: $17,527,000. For "Operation and maintenance. National Capital Airports," including purchase of ten passenger motor vehicles for police type use, for replacement only; and purchase of two motor bikes for replacement only; purchase, cleaning, and repair of uniforms; and arms and ammunition for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,450,000. CONSTRUCTION, NATIONAL CAPITAL AIRPORTS

For necessary expenses for construction at the federally owned civil airports in the vicinity of the District of Columbia, $11,625,000, to remain available until September 30, 1978.

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PUBLIC LAW 94-134—NOV. 24, 1975 AVIATION WAR R I S K INSURANCE REVOLVING FUND

The Secretar;^ of Transportation is hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of funds available pursuant to section 1306 of the Act of August 23, 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1536), and in accordance with section 104 of the Government Corporation Control Act, as amended (31 U.S.C. 849), as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the budget for the current fiscal year and the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, for aviation war risk insurance activities under said Act. FEDERAL H I G H W A Y ADMINISTRATION LIMITATION ON GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES

Necessary expenses for administration, operation, and research of the Federal Highway Administration not to exceed $142,480,000 shall be paid, in accordance with law, from appropriations made available by this Act to the Federal Highway Administration together with advances and reimbursements received by the Federal Highway Administration: Provided, That not to exceed $32,000,000 of the amount provided herein shall remain available until expended. For "Limitation on general operating expenses" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $33,666,000: Provided.ThBi not to exceed $6,930,000 of the amount provided herein shall remain available until expended. MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY

49 USC 1655.

For necessary expenses to carry out motor carrier safety functions of the Secretary, as authorized by the Department of Transportation Act (80 Stat. 939-40), $6,500,000: Provided, That not to exceed $400,000 of the amount appropriated herein shall remain available until expended and not to exceed $878,000, shall be available for "Limitation on general operating expenses." For "Motor carrier safety" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,625,000: Provided, That not to exceed $100,000 qi the amount appropriated herein shall remain available until expended and not to exceed $225,000 shall be available for "Limitation on general operating expenses." HIGHWAY SAFETY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

For necessary expenses in carrying out provisions of title 23, United States Code, including section 206(b) of the "Highway Safety Act of 23 USC 151 note. 1973," to be derived from the Highway Trust Fund, $9,000,000, to remain available until expended. HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION (LIQUIDATION or CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION)

87 Stat. 251.

For payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of title 23, United States Code, sections 131, 136, and 319(b), $30,000,000, to remain available until expended, together with $1,000,000 for necessary administrative expenses for carrying out such provisions of title 23, United States Code, as authorized by section 104(a) of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973.

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89 STAT. 701

For " H i g h w a y beautification (liquidation of contract authorization) " for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $7,500,000, to remain available until expended. H I G H W A T - E E L A T E D SAFETY GRANTS (LIQUIDATION" or AUTHORIZATION)

CONTRACT

For payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of title 23, United States Code, section 402, administered by the Federal H i g h w a y Administration, to remain available until expended, $15,000,000, of which $11,700,000 shall be derived from the H i g h w a y T r u s t F u n d: Provided, That not to exceed $533,100 of the amount appropriated herein shall be available for "Limitation on general operating expenses". For "Highway-related safety g r a n t s (liquidation of contract authorization) " for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, to be derived from the H i g h w a y T r u s t F u n d, $3,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That not to exceed $130,000 of the amount appropriated herein shall be available for "Limitation on general operating expenses." RAILROAD-HIGHWAY

CROSSINGS DEMONSTRATION

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For necessary expenses of railroad-highway crossings demonstration projects, as authorized by section 163 of the Federal-Aid H i g h w a y Act of 1973 and Title ITI of the National Mass Transportation Assistance Act of 1974, to remain available until expended, $15,220,000, to be derived by transfer from amounts available for obligation under sections 203 and 230 of the H i g h w a y Safety Act of 1973, together with $1,400,000, of which $933,333 shall be derived from the H i g h w a y T r u s t F u n d.

23 USC 130 aote. 49 USC 1605 "°*®23 USC 130 note, 405.

RURAL H I G H W A Y P U B L I C TRANSPORTATION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

For necessary expenses in c a r r y i n g out the provisions of the "Federal-Aid H i g h w a y Act of 1973," "section 147, to remain available until 23 USC 142 note, expended, $15,000,000, of which $10,000,000 shall be derived from the Highway T r u s t F u n d. TERRITORIAL H I G H W A Y S (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION)

For payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of title 23, United States Code, sections 215, 402, and 405, $4,000,000, to remain available until expended. For "Territorial highways (liquidation of contract authorization) " for the period July 1, 197*6, through September 30, 1976, $1,000,000, to remain available until expended. DARIEN G A P HIGHWAY

For necessary expenses for construction of the Darien G a p Highway in accordance with the provisions of section 216 of title 23 of the United States Code, $4,900,000, including the purchase of not to exceed two passenger motor vehicles, to remain available until expended.

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PUBLIC LAW 94-134—NOV. 24, 1975 O F F - S Y S T E M ROADS (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION)

For payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of title 23, United States Code, section 219, $10,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That not to exceed $300,000 of the amount appropriated herein shall be available for "Limitation on general operating expenses". For "Off-system roads (liquidation of contract authorization) " for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $2,500,000, to remain available until expended. FEDERAL - A I D H I G H W A Y S (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) (TRUST F U N D)

For carrying out the provisions of title 23, United States Code, which are attributable to Federal-aid highways, not otherwise provided, including reimbursement for sums expended pursuant to the provisions of section 308, title 23, United States Code, $5,433,800,000 or so much thereof as may be available in and derived from the " H i g h way trust fund", to remain available until expended. For "Federal-aid highways (liquidation of contract authorization) (trust f u n d) " for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,273,950,000, or so much thereof as may be available in and derived from the H i g h w a y T r u s t F u n d, to remain available until expended. H I G H W A Y SAFETY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) ( T R U S T F U N D)

For payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of title 23, United States Code, sections 130, 144, 151, 152, 153, and 405, $300,000,000, to be derived from the H i g h w a y T r u s t F u n d, to remain available until expended. For " H i g h w a y safety construction programs (liquidation of contract authorization) (trust f u n d) " for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $75,000,000 to be derived from the H i g h w a y T r u s t F u n d, to remain available until expended. R I G H T - O F - W A Y REVOLVING F U N D (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) ( T R U S T F U N D)

For payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of title 23 United States Code, section 108(c), as authorized by section 7(c) of the Federal-Aid H i g h w a y Act of 1968, to remain available until expended, $20,000,000, to be derived from the " H i g h w a y T r u s t F u n d " at such times and in such amounts as may be necessary to meet current withdrawals. For "Right-of-way revolving fund (liquidation of contract authorization) (trust f u n d) " for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, to remain available until expended, $5,000,000, to be derived from the H i g h w a y T r u s t F u n d at such times and in such amounts as may be necessary to meet current withdrawals. OVERSEAS H I G H W A Y

88 Stat. 2288.

F ^ r necessary expenses for construction of the Overseas H i g h w a y in accordance with the provisions of section 118, "Federal-Aid H i g h way Amendments of 1974", to remain available until expended, $500,000, to be derived from the " H i g h w a y T r u s t F u n d ".

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89 STAT. 703

ACCESS HIGHWAYS TO PUBLIC RECREATION AREAS ON CERTAIN LAKES (INCLUDING RESCISSION)

For necessary expenses not otherwise provided, to carry out the 23 USC 155 note, provisions of section 115(a), "Federal-Aid Highway Amendments of 1974"; $10,000,000, to remain available mitil September 30, 1978: 23 USC 101. Provided, That any authority to incur obligations granted by section 115 of the Federal-Aid Highway Amendments of 1974 is hereby rescinded. HIGHLAND SCENIC HIGHWAY (LIQUIDATION or CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) (TRUST F U N D)

For payment of obligations incurred for construction of the Highland Scenic Highway in accordance with section 161 of Public Law 93-87 (87 Stat. 279), under authority of the provisions of title 23, United States Code, sections 203 and 207, and section 104(a)(8) of Public Law 93-87, $15,000,000, to be derived from the Highway Trust 87 Stat. 251. Fund and to remain available until expended, to be transferred to the Department of Interior for the payment of such obligations. BiKEWAY P R O G R A M

For necessary expenses to carry out the Bikeway Demonstration Program pursuant to section 119 of the Federal-Aid Highway Amendments of 1974, $6,000,000, to remain available until expended. 23 USC 217 note. NATIONAL H I G H W A Y T R A F F I C SAFETY ADMINISTRATION TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY SAFETY

For expenses necessary to discharge the functions of the Secretary with respect to traffic and highway safety and functions under the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act (Public Law 92-513), $66,850,000, of which $28,904,000 shall be derived from the 15 USC 1901 Highway Trust Fund: Provided., That not to exceed $26,280,000 shall note, remain available until expended, of which $9,825,000 shall be derived from the Highway Trust Fund for contractual requirements of Research and Analysis activities. STATE AND COMMUNITY HIGHWAY SAFETY (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION)

For payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of title 23, United States Code, sections 402 and 406, to remain available until expended, $71,000,000, of which $69,000,000 shall be derived from the Highway Trust Fund. For "State and community highway safety (liquidation of contract authorization)" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $20,000,000, of which $19,500,000 shall be derived from the Highway Trust Fund.

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 89 STAT. 704

PUBLIC LAW 94-134—NOV. 24, 1975 FEDERAL EAILROAD ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

For necessary expenses of the Federal Railroad Administration, not otherwise provided for, $5,900,000. For "Office of the Administrator" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,400,000. RAILROAD SAFETY

For necessary expenses in connection with railroad safety, not otherwise provided for, $16,200,000. For "Railroad safety" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $4,050,000. GRANTS-IN-AID FOR RAILROAD SAFETY

For grants-in-aid to carry out a railroad safety program, $1,500,000, to remain available until expended. For "Grants-in-aid for railroad safety" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $375,000, to remain available until expended. RAILROAD RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

For necessary expenses for railroad research and development, $61,150,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That there may be credited to this appropriation, funds received from private sources and foreign countries for expenses incurred in testing items of equipment which are proprietary to the private source or foreign country. For "Railroad research and development" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, to remain available until expended, $13,650,000: Provided, That there may be credited to this appropriation, funds received from private sources and foreign countries for expenses incurred in testing items of equipment which are proprietary to the private source or foreign country. RAIL SERVICE ASSISTANCE

45 USC 723, 762.

For necessary expenses for "Interim operating assistance," $60,000,000, and "Rail service continuation subsidies," $25,000,000, under sections 213(b) and 402(i) of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, to remain available until expended. For "Rail Service Assistance" for the period July 1^ 1976, through September 30, 1976, $8,600,000, to remain available until expended. GRANTS TO THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION

To enable the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, $440,000,000, to remain available until expended, of which not more than $328,800,000 shall be available for operating losses incurred by the Corporation, and of which $1,500,000, shall be available for a rail passenger terminal and facilities at Baltimore-Washington International Airport. For "Grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $124,700,000, to remain available until expended, of which not more than $99,700,000 shall be available for operating losses incurred by the Corporation.

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 PUBLIC LAW 94-134—NOV. 24, 1975

89 STAT. 705

RAIL TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYMENT AND IMPROVEMENT

To enable the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for programs aimed at reducing unemployment and at repairing, rehabilitating, or improving essential railroad roadbeds and facilities, $90,000,000 to remain available until December 31, 1976: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available only upon the enactment into law of authorizing legislation by the Ninety-fourth Congress. For "Rail Transportation Employment and Improvement" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $18,000,000, to remain available until December 31, 1976: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available only upon the enactment into law of authorizing legislation by the Ninety-fourth Congress. THE ALASKA RAILROAD ALASKA RAILROAD REVOLVING FUND

The Alaska Railroad Revolving Fund shall continue available until expended for the work authorized by law, including operation and maintenance of oceangoing or coastwise vessels by ownership, charter, or arrangement with other branches of the Government service, for the purpose of providing additional facilities for transportation of freight, passengers, or mail, when deemed necessary for the benefit and development of industries or travel in the area served; and payment of compensation and expenses as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 8146, to be reimbursed as therein provided: Provided, That no employee shall be paid an annual salary out of said fund in excess of the salaries prescribed by the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, for grade 5 USC 5332 note. GS-15, except the general manager of said railroad, one assistant general manager at not to exceed the salaries prescribed by said Act for GS-17, and five officers at not to exceed the salaries prescribed by said Act for grade GS-16. PAYMENT TO THE ALASKA RAILROAD REVOLVING FUND

For payment to the Alaska Railroad Revolving Fund for capital replacements, improvements, and maintenance, $9,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the permanent positions authorized under the Alaska Railroad Revolving Fund shall be established at 902 and excluded from staffing limitations otherwise applicable. URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION FUND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

For necessary administrative expenses of the urban mass transportation program authorized by the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 (49 U.S.C. 1601 et seq., as amended by Public Law 91-^53 and Public Law 93-503) and the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 (Pub- 49 USC 1601b lic Law 93-87) in connection with the activities, including uniforms note. and allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902); 87 Stat. 251. hire of passenger motor vehicle; and services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; $10,300,000. For "Administrative expenses" for the period July 1, 1976, to September 30, 1976; $2,900,000.

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 89 STAT. 706

PUBLIC LAW 94-134-NOV. 24, 1975 RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATIONS AND UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND TRAINING

For an additional amount for the urban mass transportation program, as authorized by the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), to remain available until expended; $54:,000,000: Provided, That $43,900,000 shall be available for research, development, and demonstrations, $2,000,000 shall be available for university research and training, not to exceed $600,000 shall be available for managerial training as authorized under the authority of the said Act, and not to exceed $7,500,000 shall be available for transit related Bicentennial projects in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. For "Research, development and demonstrations and university research and training" for the period July 1, 1976, to September 30, 1976; to remain available until expended; $11,500,000: Provided, That $10,850,000 shall be available for research, development, and demonstrations, $500,000 shall be available for univeisity research and training, and $150,000 shall be available for managerial training. LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION

49 USC 1601b note.

For payment to the urban mass transportation fund, for liquidation of contractual obligations incurred under authority of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 (49 U.S.C. 1601 et seq., as amended by Publie Law 91-453 and Public Law 93-503) and sections 103(e)(4) and 142(c) of title 23, United States Code; $890,300,000, to remain available until expended. For "Liquidation of contract authorization" for the period July 1, 1976, to September 30, 1976, $275,000,000, to remain available until expended. SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

31 USC 849.

The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation is hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to such Corporation, and in accord with law, and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section 104 of the Government Corporation Control Act, as amended, as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the budget for the current fiscal year for such Corporation except as hereinafter provided. LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DFVEI^PMENT CORPORATION

Not to exceed $923,000 shall be available for administrative expenses which shall be computed on an accrual basis, including not to exceed $3,000 for official entertainment expenses to be expended upon the approval or authority of the Secretary of Transportation: Provided, That Corporation funds shall be available for the hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft, operation and maintenance of aircraft, uniforms or allowances therefor for operation and maintenance personnel, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902), and $15,000 for services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109.

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 PUBLIC LAW 94-134—NOV. 24, 1975

89 STAT. 707

For the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, not to exceed $250,000 shall be available for administrative expenses which shall be computed on an accrual basis, including not to exceed $750 for official entertainment expenses to be expended upon the approval or authority of the Secretary of Transportation: Provided, That Corporation funds shall be available for the hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft, operation and maintenance of aircraft, uniforms or allowances therefor for operation and maintenance personnel, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902), and $3,750 for services as authorized b}'^ 5 U.S.C. 3109. TITLE II RELATED AGENCIES NATIONAL TEANSPOETATION S A F E T Y BOARD SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For necessary expenses of the National Transportation Safety Board, $11,260,000. For "Salaries and expenses" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $3,095,000. CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For necessary expenses of the Civil Aeronautics Board, including hire of aircraft; hire of passenger motor vehicles; services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; uniforms, or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902); and not to exceed $1,000 for official reception and representation expenses, $19,295^000. For "Salaries and expenses" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, including hire of aircraft; hire of passenger motor vehicles; services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902); and not to exceed $250 for official reception and representation expenses, $4,750,000. PAYMENTS TO AIR CARRIERS

For payments to air carriers of so much of the compensation fixed and determined by the Civil Aeronautics Board under section 406 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1376), as is payable by the Board, $60,695,000, to remain available until expended. For "Payments to air carriers" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $15,150,000, to remain available until expended. INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For necessary expenses of the Interstate Commerce Commission, including services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, $49,330,000, of which $150,000 shall be available for valuation of pipelines, and of which $1,100,000 shall be available for necessary expenses of the Rail Services Planning Office to carry out the powers and duties authorized by the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973: Provided, That Joint 45 USC 701 note. 49 USC 305a.

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 89 STAT. 708 49 USC 305a.

PUBLIC LAW 94-134—NOV. 24, 1975 Board members and cooperating State commissioners may use Government transportation requests when traveling in connection with their duties as such. For "Salaries and expenses" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $12,290,000. PAYMENTS FOR DIRECTED RAIL SERVICE

For payments for rail service to railroads directed to provide emergency rail service over the properties of other carriers in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 1(16)(b), $15,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That not to exceed $750,000 of this appropriation shall be available for necessary independent auditing expenses incurred in the administration of the directed rail service program. THE PANAMA CANAL CANAL ZONE GOVERNMENT OPERATING EXPENSES

For operating expenses necessary for the Canal Zone Government, including operation of the Postal Service of the Canal Zone; hire of passenger motor vehicles; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902); expenses incident to conducting hearings on the Isthmus; expenses of special training of employees oi the Canal Zone Government as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 4101-4118, contingencies of the Governor, residence for the Governor; medical aid and support of the insane and of lepers and aid and support of indigent persons legally within the Canal Zone, including expenses of their deportation when practicable; and maintaining and altering facilities of other Government agencies in the Canal Zone for Canal Zone Government use, $59,800,000. For "Operating expenses" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $15,900,000. CAPITAL OUTLAY

For acquisition of land and land under water and acquisition, construction, and replacement of improvements, facilities, structures, and equipment, as authorized by law (2 C.Z. Code, sec. 2; 2 C.Z. Code, sec. 371), including the purchase of not to exceed eighteen passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; improving facilities of other Government agencies in the Canal Zone for Canal Zone Government use; and expenses incident to the retirement of such assets; $2,240,000, to remain available until expended. For "Capital outlay" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $560,000, to remain available until expended. PANAMA CANAL COMPANY CORPORATION

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89 STAT. 709

amended (31 U.S.C. 849), as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the budget for the current fiscal year and for the period ending September 30, 1976, for such corporation, including maintaining and improving facilities of other Government agencies in the Canal Zone for Panama Canal Company use. LIMITATION ON GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Not to exceed $24,371,000 of the funds available to the Panama Canal Company shall be available for obligation during the current fiscal year for general and administrative expenses of the Company, including operation of tourist vessels and guide services. Funds available to the Panama Canal Company for obligation shall be available for the purchase of not to exceed twenty-three passenger motor vehicles, for replacement only, and for uniforms or allowances therefor as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902). For "General and administrative expenses" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $6,540,000. UNITED STATES RAILWAY ASSOCIATION ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

For necessary administrative expenses to enable the United States Railway Association to carry out its functions under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, $10,000,000, to remain available 45 USC 701 note, until expended.

WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY FEDERAL CONTRIBUTION

To enable the Department of Transportation to pay the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, as part of the Federal contribution toward expenses necessary to design, engineer, construct, and equip a rail rapid transit system, as authorized by the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 (Public Law 91-143), as amended, D.C. Code including acquisition of rights-of-way, land, and interest therein, to 1-1441 note, remain available until expended $90,059,000 for the fiscal year 1977, and for the fiscal year 1976, $9,500,000 for the design and construction of facilities for the handicapped as authorized by Public Law 93-87, 23 USC 101 note. For "Federal contribution^' for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $26,700,000. INTEREST SUBSIDT

To enable the Department of Transportation to pay the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority the interest subsidy authorized by Public Law 92-349, $22,200,000, to remain available until expended. 86 Stat. 464..

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 89 STAT. 710

PUBLIC LAW 94-134—NOV. 24, 1975 TITLE III GENERAL PROVISIONS

Everglades National Park, Fla. Ecological study.

SEC. 301. During the current fiscal year and the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, applicable appropriations to the Department of Transportation shall be available for maintenance and operation of aircraft; hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft; and uniforms, or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902). SEC. 302. None of the funds provided in this Act shall be available for administrative expenses in connection with commitments for grants-in-aid for airport development aggregating more than $350,000,000 in fiscal year 1976 and $87,500,000 for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976. SEC. 303. None of the funds provided under this Act shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the obligations for which are in excess of $40,000,000 for "Highway Beautification" in fiscal year 1976 and for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976. SEC. 304. None of the funds provided under this Act shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the obligations for which are in excess of $120,000,000 in fiscal year 1976 and $30,000,000 for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, for "State and Community Highway Safety" and "Highway-Related Safety Grants". SEC. 305. None of the funds provided under this Act shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the obligations for which are in excess of $4,600,000 in fiscal year 1976 and $1,150,000 for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, for "Territorial Highways". SEC. 306. None of the funds provided in this Act shall be available for administrative expenses in connection with commitments for the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, aggregating more than $1,707,150,000 in fiscal year 1976 and $395,700,000 m the transition period, except that amounts apportioned pursuant to section 5 of that Act and not committed in the year of apportionment may be committed notwithstanding this limitation. SEC. 307. None of the funds provided under this Act shall be available for the planning or execution of programs for any further construction of the Miami jetport or of any other air facility in the State of Florida lying south of the Okeechobee Waterway and in the drainage basins contributing water to the Everglades National Park until it has been shown by an appropriate study made jointly by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Transportation that such an airport will not have an adverse environmental effect on the ecology of the Everglades and until any site selected on the basis of such study is approved by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Transportation: Provided, That nothing in this section shall affect the availability of such funds to carry out this study. SEC. 308. The Governor of the Canal Zone is authorized to employ services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, in an amount not exceeding $150,000.

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