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" (iii) On the left or port wing tip a red light, so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 110 degrees of the compass, so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 20 degrees abaft the beam on the port side, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least 2 miles. "Kule 3 " (a) A power-driven vessel when towing or pushing another vessel or seaplane shall, in addition to her sidelights, carry two white lights in a vertical line one over the other, not less than 6 feet apart, and when towing and the length of the tow, measuring from the stern of the towing vessel to the stern of the last vessel towed, exceeds 600 feet, shall carry three white lights in a vertical line one over the other, so that the upper and lower lights shall be the same distance from, and not less than 6 feet above or below, the middle light. Each of these lights shall be of the same construction and character and one of them shall be carried in the same position as the white light prescribed in Rule 2(a)(i). None of these lights shall be carried at a height of less than 14 feet above the hull. In a vessel with a single mast, such lights may be carried on the mast. " (b) The towing vessel shall also show either the stern light prescribed in Rule 10 or in lieu of that light a small white light abaft the funnel or aftermast for the tow to steer by, but such light shall not be visible forward of the beam. "(c) Between sunrise and sunset a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, if the length of tow exceeds 600 feet, shall carry, where it can best be seen, a black diamond shape at least 2 feet in diameter. " (d) A seaplane on the water, when towing one or more seaplanes or vessels, shall carry the lights prescribed in Rule 2(b)(i), (ii) and (iii); and, in addition, she shall carry a second white light of the same construction and character as the white light prescribed in Rule 2(b) (i), and in a vertical line at least 6 feet above or below such light. "Rule 4 " (a) A vessel which is not under command shall carry, where they can best be seen, and, if a power-driven vessel, in lieu of the lights prescribed in Rule 2(a)(i) and (ii), two red lights in a vertical line one over the other not less than 6 feet apart, and of such a character as to be visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 2 miles. By day, she shall carry in a vertical line one over the other not less than 6 feet apart, where they can best be seen, two black balls or shapes each not less than 2 feet in diameter. "(b) A seaplane on the water which is not under command may carry, where they can best be seen, and in lieu of the light prescribed in Rule 2(b)(i), two red lights in a vertical line, one over the other, not less than 3 feet apart, and of such a character as to be visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 2 miles, and may by day carry in a vertical line one over the other not less than 3 feet apart, where they can best be seen, two black balls or shapes, each not less than 2 feet in diameter. "(c) A vessel engaged in laying or in picking up a submarine cable or navigation mark, or a vessel engaged in surveying or underwater operations, or a vessel engaged in replenishment at sea, or in the launching or recovery of aircraft when from the nature of her work she is unable to get out of the way of approaching vessels, shall carry, in lieu of the lights prescribed in Rule 2(a)(i) and (ii), or Rule 7 (a)(i), three lights m a vertical line one over the other so that the upper and

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lower lights shall be the same distance from, and not less than 6 feet above or below, the middle light. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red, and the middle light shall be white, and they shall be of such a character as to be visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 2 miles. By day, she shall carry in a vertical line one over the other not less than 6 feet apart, where they can best be seen, three shapes each not less than 2 feet in diameter, of which the highest and lowest shall be globular in shape and red in colour, and the middle one diamond in shape and white. " (d)(i) A vessel engaged in minesweeping operations shall carry at the fore truck a green light, and at the end or ends of the fore yard on the side or sides on which danger exists, another such light or lights. These lights shall be carried in addition to the light prescribed in Kule 2(a)(i) or Eule 7(a)(i), as appropriate, and shall be of such a character as to be visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 2 miles. By day she shall carry black balls, not less than 2 feet in diameter, in the same position as the green lights. "(ii) the showing of these lights or balls indicates that it is dangerous for other vessels to approach closer than 3,000 feet astern of the minesweeper or 1,500 feet on the side or sides on which danger exists. "(e) The vessels and seaplanes referred to in this Rule, when not making way through the water, shall show neither the coloured sidelights nor the stern light, but when making way they shall show them. "(f) The lights and shapes prescribed m this Rule are to be taken by other vessels and seaplanes as signals that the vessel or seaplane showing them is not under command and cannot therefore get out of the way. " (g) These signals are not signals of vessels in distress and requiring assistance. Such signals are contained in Rule 31. "Rule 5 " (a) A sailing vessel under way and any vessel or seaplane being towed shall carry the same lights as are prescribed in Rule 2 for a power-driven vessel or a seaplane under way, respectively, with the exception of the white lights prescribed therein, which they shall never carry. They shall also carry stern lights as prescribed m Rule 10, provided that vessels towed, except the last vessel of a tow, may carry, in lieu of such stern light, a small white light as prescribed in Rule 3 (b). "(b) In addition to the lights prescribed in section (a), a sailing vessel may carry on the top of the foremast two lights in a vertical line one over the other, sufficiently separated so as to be clearly distinguished. The upper light shall be red and the lower light shall be green. Both lights shall be constructed and fixed as prescribed in Rule 2(a)(i) and shall be visible at a distance of at least 2 miles. "(c) A vessel being pushed ahead shall carry, at the forward end, on the starboard side a green light and on the port side a red light, which shall have the same characteristics as the lights prescribed in Rule 2(a) (iv) and (v) and shall be screened as provided in Rule 2(a) (vi), provided that any number of vessels pushed ahead in a group shall be lighted as one vessel. " (d) Between sunrise and sunset a vessel being towed, if the length of the tow exceeds 600 feet, shall carry where it can best be seen a black diamond shape at least 2 feet in diameter.

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The Ramayana/Book I/Canto LXXVII: Bharat's Departure

Then Ráma with a cheerful mind The bow to Varun's hand resigned. Due reverence to the saints he paid, And thus addressed his sire dismayed: 'As Bhrigu's son is far from view, Now let the host its march pursue, And to Ayodhyá's town proceed In four-fold bands, with thee to lead.'

King Das'aratha thus addressed His lips to Ráma's forehead pressed, And held him to his aged breast. Rejoiced in sooth was he to know That Bhrigu's son had parted so, And hailed a second life begun For him and his victorious son. He urged the host to speed renewed, And soon Ayodhyá's gates he viewed. High o'er the roofs gay pennons played; Tabour and drum loud music made; Fresh water cooled the royal road, And flowers in bright profusion glowed. Glad crowds with garlands thronged the ways Rejoicing on their king to gaze And all the town was bright and gay Exalting in the festive day. People and Bráhmans flocked to meet Their monarch ere he gained the street. The glorious king amid the throng Rode with his glorious sons along, And passed within his dear abode That like Himálaya's mountain showed. And there Kausalyá, noble queen, Sumitrá with her lovely mien, Kaikeyí of the dainty waist, And other dames his bowers who graced, Stood in the palace side by side And welcomed home each youthful bride: Fair Sítá, lofty-fated dame, Urmilá of the glorious fame, And Kus'adhwaja's children fair, With joyous greeting and with prayer, As all in linen robes arrayed With offerings at the altars prayed, Due reverence paid to God above. Each princess gave her soul to love, And hidden in her inmost bower Passed with her lord each blissful hour. The royal youths, of spirit high, With whom in valor none shall vie, Lived each within his palace bounds Bright as Kuvera's pleasure-grounds, With riches, troops of faithful friends, And bliss that wedded life attends: Brave princes trained in warlike skill, And duteous to their father's will. At length the monarch called one morn Prince Bharat, of Kaikeyí born, And cried: 'My son, within our gates Lord Yudhájit thine uncle waits. The son of Kekaya's king is he, And came, my child, to summon thee.'

Then Bharat for the road prepared, And with S'atrughna forth he fared. First to his sire he bade adieu, Brave Ráma, and his mothers too. Lord Yudhájit with joyful pride Went forth, the brothers by his side, And reached the city where he dwelt: And mighty joy his father felt.

Ráma and Lakshman honoured still Their godlike sire with duteous will. Two constant guides for Ráma stood, His father's wish, the people's good. Attentive to the general weal He thought and wrought to please and heal, His mothers too he strove to please With love and sonly courtesies. At every time, in every spot, His holy guides he ne'er forgot. So for his virtues kind and true Dearer and dearer Ráma grew To Das'aratha, Bráhmans, all In town and country, great and small. And Ráma by his darling's side Saw many a blissful season glide, Lodged in her soul, each thought on her, Lover, and friend, and worshipper. He loved her for his father's voice Had given her and approved the choice: He loved her for each charm she wore And her sweet virtues more and more. So he her lord and second life Dwelt in the bosom of his wife, In double form, that, e'en apart, Each heart could commune free with heart.

Still grew that child of Janak's race, More goddess-fair in form and face, The loveliest wife that e'er was seen, In mortal mould sweet Beauty's Queen. Then shone the son Kaus'alyá bore, With this bright dame allied, Like Vishnu whom the Gods adore, With Lakshmi by his side.


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" (a) W h e n it is not possible on account of bad weather or other sufficient cause to fix the green and red sidelights, these lights shall be kept at hand lighted and ready for immediate use, and shall, on the approach of or to other vessels, be exhibited on their respective sides in sufficient time to prevent collision, in such manner as to make them most visible, and so that the green light shall not be seen on the port side nor the red light on the starboard side, nor, if practicable, more than 221^ degrees (2 points) abaft the beam on their respective sides. "(b) To make the use of these portable lights more certain and easy, the lanterns containing them shall each be painted outside with the colour of the lights they respectively contain, and shall be provided with proper screens. "Eule T "Power-driven vessels of less than 65 feet in length, vessels under oars or sails of less than 40 feet in length, and rowing boats, when under way shall not be required to carry the lights prescribed in Rules 2, 3 and 5, but if they do not carry them they shall be provided with the following lights— " (a) Power-driven vessels of less than 65 feet in length, except as provided in sections (b) and (c), shall carry— " (i) I n the forepart of the vessel, where it can best be seen, and at a height above the gunwale of not less than 9 feet, a white light constructed and fixed as prescribed in Rule 2(a)(i) and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least 3 miles, "(ii) Green and red sidelights constructed and fixed as prescribed in Rule 2(a) (iv) and (v), and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least 1 mile, or a combined lantern showing a green light and a red light from right ahead to 221/^ degrees (2 points) abaft the beam on their respective sides. Such lantern shall be carried not less than 3 feet below the white light. "(b) Power-driven vessels of less than 65 feet in length when towing or pushing another vessel shall carry— " (i) I n addition to the sidelights or the combined lantern prescribed in section (a) (ii) two white lights in a vertical line, one over the other not less than 4 feet apart. Each of these lights shall be of the same construction and character as the white light prescribed in section (a)(i) and one of them shall be carried m the same position. In a vessel with a single mast such lights may be carried on the mast. "(ii) Either a stem light as prescribed in Rule 10 or in lieu of that light a small white light abaft the funnel or aftermast for the tow to steer by, but such light shall not be visible forward of the beam. "(c) Power-driven vessels of less than 40 feet in length may carry the white light at a less height than 9 feet above the gunwale but it shall be carried not less than 3 feet above the sidelights or the combined lantern prescribed in section (a) (ii). " (d) Vessels of less than 40 feet in length, under oars or sails, except as provided in section (i), shall, if they do not carry the sidelights, carry, where it can best be seen, a lantern showing a green light on one side and a red light on the other, of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least 1 mile, and so fixed that the green light shall not be seen on the port side, nor the red light on the starboard side. Where it is not possible to fix this light, it shall be kept ready for immediate use and shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent

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collision and so that the green light shall not be seen on the port side nor the red light on the starboard side. "(e) The vessels referred to in this Rule when being towed shall carry the sidelights or the combined lantern prescribed in sections (a) or (d) of this Rule, as appropriate, and a stern light as prescribed in Rule 10, or, except the last vessel of the tow, a small white light as prescribed in section (b) (ii). When being pushed ahead they shall carry at the forward end the sidelights or combined lantern prescribed in sections (a) or (d) of this Rule, as appropriate, provided that any number of vessels referred to in this Rule when pushed ahead in a group shall be lighted as one vessel under this Rule unless the overall length of the group exceeds 65 feet when the provisions of Rule 5(c) shall apply. " (f) Small rowing boats, whether under oars or sail, shall only be required to have ready at hand an electric torch or a lighted lantern, showing a white light, which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision. "(g) The vessels and boats referred to in this Rule shall not be required to carry the lights or shapes prescribed in Rules 4(a) and 11(e) and the size of their day signals may be less than is prescribed in Rules 4(c) and 11(c). "Rule 8 " (a) A power-driven pilot-vessel when engaged on pilotage duty and under way— "(i) Shall carry a white light at the masthead at a height of not less than 20 feet above the hull, visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 3 miles and at a distance of 8 feet below it a red light similar in construction and character. If such a vessel is of less than 65 feet in length she may carry the white light at a height of not less than 9 feet above the gunwale and the red light at a distance of 4 feet below the white light. "(ii) Shall carry the sidelights or lanterns prescribed in Rule 2(a) (iv) and (v) or Rule 7(a) (ii) or (d), as appropriate, and the stern light prescribed in Rule 10. "(iii) Shall show one or more flare-up lights at intervals not exceeding 10 minutes. An intermittent white light visible all round the horizon may be used in lieu of flare-up lights. "(b) A sailing pilot-vessel when engaged on pilotage duty and under way— "(i) Shall carry a white light at the masthead visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 3 miles. " (ii) Shall be provided with the sidelights or lantern prescribed in Rules 5(a) or 7 (d), as appropriate, and shall, on the near approach of or to other vessels, have such lights ready for use, and shall show them at short intervals to indicate the direction in which she is heading, but the green light shall not be shown on the port side nor the red light on the starboard side. She shall also carry the stern light prescribed in Rule 10. "(iii) Shall show one or more flare-up lights at intervals not exceeding ten minutes. "(c) A pilot-vessel when engaged on pilotage duty and not under way shall carry the lights and show the flares prescribed in sections (a)(i) and (iii) or (b)(i) and (iii), as appropriate, and if at anchor shall also carry the anchor lights prescribed m Rule 11. " (d) A pilot-vessel when not engaged on pilotage duty shall show the lights or shapes for a similar vessel of her length.

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" (a) Fishing vessels when not engaged in fishing shall show the lights or shapes for similar vessels of their length. "(b) Vessels engaged in fishing, when under way or at anchor, shall show only the lights and shapes prescribed in this Rule, which lights and shapes shall be visible at a distance of at least 2 miles. "(c)(i) Vessels when engaged in trawling, by which is meant the dragging of a dredge net or other apparatus through the water, shall carry two lights in a vertical line, one over the other, not less than 4 feet nor more than 12 feet apart. The upper of these lights shall be green and the lower light white and each shall be visible all round the horizon. The lower of these two lights shall be carried at a height above the sidelights not less than twice the distance between the two vertical lights. "(ii) Such vessels may in addition carry a white light similar in construction to the white light prescribed in Rule 2(a)(i) but such light shall be carried lower than and abaft the all-round green and white lights. " (d) Vessels when engaged in fishing, except vessels engaged in trawling, shall carry the lights prescribed in section (c)(i) except that the upper of the two vertical lights shall be red. Such vessels if of less than 40 feet in length may carry the red light at a height of not less than 9 feet above the gunwale and the white light not less than 8 feet below the red light. "(e) Vessels referred to in sections (c) and (d), when making way through the water, shall carry the sidelights or lanterns prescribed in Rule 2(a) (iv) and (v) or Rule 7 (a) (ii) or (d), as appropriate, and the stern light prescribed in Rule 10. When not making way through the water they shall show neither the sidelights nor the stern light. "(f) Vessels referred to in section (d) with outlying gear extending more than 500 feet horizontally into the seaway shall carry an additional all-round white light at a horizontal distance of not less than 6 feet nor more than 20 feet away from the vertical lights in the direction of the outlying gear. This additional white light shall be placed at a height not exceeding that of the white light prescribed m section (c)(i) and not lower than the sidelights. " (g) In addition to the lights which they are required by this Rule to carry, vessels engaged in fishing may, if necessary in order to attract the attention of an approaching vessel, use a flare-up light, or may direct the beam of their searchlight in the direction of a danger threatening the approaching vessel, in such a way as not to embarrass other vessels. They may also use working lights but fishermen shall take into account that specially bright or insufficiently screened working lights may impair the visibility and distinctive character of the 1 ights prescribed in this Rule. " (h) By day vessels when engaged in fishing shall indicate their occupation by displaying where it can best be seen a black shape consisting of two cones each not less than 2 feet in diameter with their points together one above the other. Such vessels if of less than 65 feet in length may substitute a basket for such black shape. If their outlying gear extends more than 500 feet horizontally into the seaway vessels engaged in fishing shall display in addition one black conical shape, point upwards, in the direction of the outlying gear. "NOTE.—Vessels fishing with trolling lines are not 'engaged in fishing' as defined in Rule 1(c) (xiv).

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"Rule 10 " (a) Except where otherwise provided in these Rules, a vessel when under way shall carry at her stern a white light, so constructed that it shall show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 135 degrees (12 Points of the compass), so fixed as to show the light 67i/^ degrees (6 points) from right aft on each side of the vessel, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least 2 miles. " (b) I n a small vessel, if it is not possible on account of bad weather or other sufficient cause for this light to be fixed, an electric torch or a lighted lantern showing a white light shall be kept at hand ready for use and shall, on the approach of an overtaking vessel, be shown in sufficient time to prevent collision. "(c) A seaplane on the water when under way shall carry on her tail a white light, so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 140 degrees of the compass, so fixed as to show the light 70 degrees from right aft on each side of the seaplane, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least 2 miles. "Rule 11 " (a) A vessel of less than 150 feet in length, when at anchor, shall carry in the forepart of the vessel, where it can best be seen, a white light visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 2 miles. Such a vessel may also carry a second white light in the position prescribed in section (b) of this Rule but shall not be required to do so. The second White light, if carried, shall be visible at a distance of at least 2 miles and so placed as to be as far as possible visible all round the horizon. " (b) A vessel of 150 feet or more in length, when at anchor, shall carry near the stem of the vessel, at a height of not less than 20 feet above the hull, one such light, and at or near the stem of the vessel and at such a height that it shall be not less than 15 feet lower than the forward light, another such light. Both these lights shall be visible at a distance of at least 3 miles and so placed as to oe as far as possible visible all round the horizon. "(c) Between sunrise and sunset every vessel when at anchor shall carry in the forepart of the vessel, whereit can best be seen, one black ball not less than 2 feet in diameter. " (d) A vessel engaged in laying or in picking up a submarine cable or navigation mark, or a vessel engaged in surveying or underwater operations, when at anchor, shall carry the lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 4(c) in addition to those prescribed in the appropriate preceding sections of this Rule. " (e) A vessel aground shall carry the light or lights prescribed in sections (a) or (b) and the two red lights prescribed in Rule 4 (a). By day she shall carry, where they can best be seen, three black balls, each not less than 2 feet in diameter, placed in a vertical line one over the other, not less than 6 feet apart. "(f) A seaplane on the water under 150 feet in length, when at anchor, shall carry, where it can best be seen, a white light, visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 2 miles. " (g) A seaplane on the water 150 feet or upwards in length, when at anchor, shall carry, where they can best be seen, a white light forward and a white light aft, both lights visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 3 miles; and, in addition, if the seaplane is more than 150 feet in span, a white light on each side to indicate the maximum span, and visible, so far as practicable, all round the horizon at a distance of 1 mile.

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" (h) A seaplane aground shall carry on anchor light or lights as prescribed in sections (f) and (g), and in addition may carry two red lights in a vertical line, at least 3 feet apart, so placed as to be visible all round the horizon. "Eule 12 "Every vessel or seaplane on the water may^ if necessary in order to attract attention, in addition to the lights which she is by these Rules required to carry, show a flare-up light or use a detonating or other efficient sound signal that cannot be mistaken for any signal authorised elsewhere under these Rules. "Rule 13 " (a) Nothing in these Rules shall interfere with the operation of any special rules made by the Government of any nation with respect to additional station and signal lights for ships of war, for vessels sailing under convoy, for fishing vessels engaged in fishing as a fleet or for seaplanes on the water. "(b) Whenever the Government concerned shall have determined that a naval or other military vessel or waterborne seaplane of special construction or purpose cannot comply fully with the provisions of any of these Rules with respect to the number, position, range or arc of visibility of lights or shapes, without interfering with the military function of the vessel or seaplane, such vessel or seaplane shall comply with such other provisions in regard to the number, position, range or arc of visibility of lights or shapes as her Government shall have determined to be the closest possible compliance with these Rules in respect of that vessel or seaplane. "Rule 14 "A vessel proceeding under sail, when also being propelled by machinery, shall carry in the daytime forward, where it can best be seen, one black conical shape, point downwards, not less than 2 feet in diameter at its base. " P A R T C.—SOUND SIGNALS AND CONDUCT IN RESTRICTED VISIBILITY "PRELIMINARY

" 1. The possession of information obtained from radar does not relieve any vessel of the obligation of conforming strictly with the Rules and, in particular, the obligations contained in Rules 15 and 16. "2. The Annex to the Rules contains recommendations intended to assist in the use of radar as an aid to avoiding collision in restricted visibility. "Rule 15 " (a) A power-driven vessel of 40 feet or more in length shall be provided with an efficient whistle, sounded by steam or by some substitute for steam, so placed that the sound may not be intercepted by any obstruction, and with an efficient fog horn to be sounded by mechanical means, and also with an efficient bell. A sailing vessel of 40 feet or more in length shall be provided with a similar fog horn and bell.

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"(b) All signals prescribed in this Rule for vessels under way shall be given— "(i) by power-driven vessels on the whistle; " (ii) by sailing vessels on the fog horn; "(iii) by vessels towed on the whistle or fog horn. "(c) I n fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, or any other condition similarly restricting visibility, whether by day or night, the signals prescribed in this Rule shall be used as follows— "(i) A power-driven vessel making way through the water shall sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes a prolonged blast. " (ii) A power-driven vessel under way, but stopped and making no way through the water, shall sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes two prolonged blasts, with an interval of about 1 second between them. "(iii) A sailing vessel under way shall sound, at intervals of not more than 1 minute, when on the starboard tack one blast, when on the port tack two blasts in succession, and when with the wind abaft the beam three blasts in succession. "(iv) A vessel when at anchor shall at intervals of not more than 1 minute ring the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds. I n vessels of more than 350 feet in length the bell shall be sounded in the forepart of the vessel, and in addition there shall be sounded in the after part of the vessel, at intervals of not more than 1 minute for about 5 seconds, a gong or other instrument, the tone and sounding of which cannot be confused with that of the bell. Every vessel at anchor may in addition, in accordance with Rule 12, sound three blasts in succession, namely, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast, to give warning of her position and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel. " (v) A vessel when towing, a vessel engaged in laying or in picking up a submarine cable or navigation mark, and a vessel under way which is unable to get out or the way of an approaching vessel through being not under command or unable to manoeuvre as required by these Rules shall, instead of the signals prescribed in subsections (i), (ii) and (iii) sound, at intervals of not more than 1 minute, three blasts in succession, namely, one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. "(vi) A vessel towed, or, if more than one vessel is towed, only the last vessel of the tow, if manned, shall, at intervals of not more than 1 minute, sound four blasts in succession, namely, one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts. AHien practicable, this signal shall be made immediately after the signal made by the towing vessel. "(vii) A vessel aground shall give the bell signal and, if required, the gong signal, prescribed in sub-section (iv) and shall, in addition, give 3 separate and distinct strokes on the bell immediately before and after such rapid ringing of the bell. " (viii) A vessel engaged in fishing when under way or at anchor shall at intervals of not more than 1 minute sound the signal prescribed in sub-section (v). A vessel when fishing with trolling lines and under way shall sound the signals prescribed in subsections fi), (ii) or (iii) as may be appropriate. "(ix) A vessel of less than 40 feet m length, a rowing boat, or a seaplane on the water, shall not be obliged to give the above-mentioned signals but if she does not, she shall make some other efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 1 minute. "(x) A power-driven pilot-vessel when engaged on pilotage duty may, in addition to the signals prescribed in sub-sections

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(i), (ii) and (iv), sound an identity signal consisting of 4 short blasts. "Rule 16 " (a) Every vessel, or seaplane when taxi-ing on the water, shall, in fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms or any other condition similarly restricting visibility, go at a moderate speed, having careful regard to the existing circumstances and conditions. " (b) A power-driven vessel hearing, apparently forward of her beam, the fog-signal of a vessel the position of which is not ascertained, shall, so far as the circumstances of the case admit, stop her engines, and then navigate with caution until danger of collision is over. "(c) A power-driven vessel which detects the presence of another vessel forward of her beam before hearing her fog signal or sighting her visually may take earlj; and substantial action to avoid a close quarters situation but, if this cannot be avoided, she shall, so far as the circumstances of the case admit, stop her engines in proper time to avoid collision and then navigate with caution until danger of collision is over. " P A R T D.—STEERING AND SAILING RULES "PRELIMINARY

" 1. I n obeying and construing these Rules, any action taken should be positive, in ample time, and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship. "2. Risk of collision can, when circumstances permit, be ascertained by carefully watching the compass bearing of an approaching vessel. If the bearing does not appreciably change, such risk should be deemed to exist. "3. Mariners should bear in mind that seaplanes in the act of landing or taking off, or operating under adverse weather conditions, may be unable to change their intended action at the last moment. "4. Rules 17 to 24 apply only to vessels in sight of one another. "Rule 17 " (a) When two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows— "(i) When each has the wind on a different side, the vessel which has the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other. "(ii) When both have the wind on the same side, the vessel which is to windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to leeward. "(b) For the purposes of this Rule the windward side phall be deemed to be the side opposite to that on which the mainsail is carried or, in the case of a square-rigged vessel, the side opposite to that on which the largest fore-and-aft sail is carried. "Rule 18 " (a) When two power-driven vessels are meeting end on, or nearly end on, so as to involve risk of collision, each shall alter her course to starboard, so that each may pass on the port side of the other. This Rule only applies to cases where vessels are meeting end on, or nearly end on, in such a manner as to involve risk of collision, and does not apply to two vessels which must, if both keep on their respective course, pass clear of each other. The only cases to which it does apply

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are when each of two vessels is end on, or nearly end on, to the other; in other words, to cases in which, by day, each vessel sees the masts of the other in a line, or nearly in a line, with her own; and by night, to cases in which each vessel is in such a position as to see both the sidelights of the other. It does not apply, by day, to cases in which a vessel sees another ahead crossing her own course; or, by night, to cases where the red light of one vessel is opposed to the red light of the other or where the green light of one vessel is opposed to the green light of the other or where a red light without a green light or a green light without a red light is seen ahead, or where both green and red lights are seen anywhere but ahead. "(b) For the purposes of this Kule and Kules 19 to 29 inclusive, except Eule 20(c) and Eule 28, a seaplane on the water shall be deemed to be a vessel, and the expression 'power-driven vessel' shall be construed accordingly. "Kule 19 "When two power-driven vessels are crossing, so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall keep out of the way of the other. "Eule 20 "(a) When a power-driven vessel and a sailing vessel are proceeding in such directions as to involve risk of collision, except as provided for in Eules 24 and 26, the power-driven vessel shall keep out of the way of the sailing vessel. "(b) This Eule shall not give to a sailing vessel the right to hamper, in a narrow channel, the safe passage of a power-driven vessel which can navigate only inside such channel. "(c) A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels and avoid impeding their navigation. In circumstances, however, where risk of collision exists, she shall comply with these Eules. "Eule 21 "Where by any of these Eules one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other shall keep her course and speed. When, from any cause, the latter vessel finds herself so close that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the giving-way vessel alone, she also shall take such action as will best aid to avert collision (see Eules 27 and 29). "Eule 22 "Every vessel which is directed by these Eules to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take positive early action to comply with this obligation, and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other. "Eule 23 "Every power-driven vessel which is directed by these Eules to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, on approaching her, if necessary, slacken her speed or stop or reverse. "Kule 24 "(a) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Eules, every vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the overtaken vessel.

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"(b) Every vessel coming up with another vessel from any direction more than 221/^ degrees (2 points) abaft her beam, i.e., in such a position, with reference to the vessel which she is overtaking, that at night she would be unable to see either of that vessel's sidelights, shall be deemed to be an overtaking vessel; and no subsequent alteration of the bearing between the two vessels shall make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within the meaning of these Rules, or relieve her of the duty of keeping clear of the overtaken vessel until she is finally past and clear. "(c) If the overtaking vessel cannot determine with certainty whether she is forward of or abaft this direction from the other vessel, she shall assume that she is an overtaking vessel and keep out of the way. "Rule 25 " (a) In a narrow channel every power-driven vessel when proceeding along the course of the channel shall, when it is safe and practicable, keep to that side of the fairway or mid-channel which lies on the starboard side of such vessel. "(b) Whenever a power-driven vessel is nearing a bend in a channel where a vessel approaching from the other direction cannot be seen, such power-driven vessel, when she shall have arrived within one-half (i^) mile of the bend, shall give a signal by one prolonged blast on her whistle which signal shall be answered by a similar blast given by any approaching power-driven vessel that may be within hearing around the bend. Regardless of whether an approaching vessel on the farther side of the bend is heard, such bend shall be rounded with alertness and caution. "(c) In a narrow channel a power-driven vessel of less than 65 feet in length shall not hamper the safe passage of a vessel which can navigate only inside such channel. "Rule 26 "All vessels not engaged in fishing, except vessels to which the provisions of Rule 4 apply, shall, when under way, keep out of the way of vessels engaged in fishing. This Rule shall not give to any vessel engaged in fishing the right of obstructing a fairway used by vessels other than fishing vessels. "Rule 27 "In obeying and construing these Rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the craft involved, which may render a departure from the above Rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger. "PART E. — S O U N D SIGNALS FOR VESSELS IN SIGHT OF O N E ANOTHER

"Rule 28 " (a) When vessels are in sight of one another, a power-driven vessel under way, in taking any course authorised or required by these Rules, shall indicate that course by the following signals on her whistle, namely— "One short blast to mean 'I am altering my course to starboard'. "Two short blasts to mean 'I am altering my course to port'. "Three short blasts to mean 'My engines are going astern'. " (b) Whenever a power-driven vessel which, under these Rules, is to keep her course and speed, is in sight of another vessel and is in

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doubt whether sufficient action is being taken b]^ the other vessel to avert collision, she may indicate such doubt by giving at least five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. The giving of such a signal shall not relieve a vessel of her obligations under Kules 27 and 29 or any other Rule, or of her duty to indicate any action taken under these Rules by giving the appropriate sound signals laid down in this Rule. "(c) Any whistle signal mentioned in this Rule may be further indicated by a visual signal consisting of a white light visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 5 miles, and so devised that it will operate simultaneously and in conjunction with the whistlesounding mechanism and remain lighted and visible during the same period as the sound signal. " (d) Nothing in these Rules shall interfere with the operation of any special rules made by the Government of any nation with respect to the use of additional whistle signals between ships of war or vessels sailing under convoy. " P A R T F.—MISCELLANEOUS

"Rule 29 "Nothing in these Rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to carry lights or signals, or of any neglect to Keep a proper look-out, or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case. "Rule 30 "Reservation of Rules for Harbours and Inland Navigation "Nothing in these Rules shall interfere with the operation of a special rule duly made by local authority relative to the navigation of any harbour, river, lake, or inland water, including a reserved seaplane area. "Rule 31 "Distress Signals " (a) When a vessel or seaplane on the water is in distress and requires assistance from other vessels or from the shore, the following shall be the signals to be used or displayed by her, either together or separately, namely— " (i) A gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals of about a-minute. "(ii) A continuous sounding with any fog-signalling apparatus. "(iii) Rockets or shells, throwing red stars fired one at a time at short intervals, "(iv) A signal made by radiotelegraphy or by any other signalling method consisting of the group... ... in the Morse Code. "(v) A signal sent by radiotelephony consisting of the spoken word 'Mayday'. "(vi) The International Code Signal of distress indicated by N.C. "(vii) A signal consisting of a square flag having above or below it a ball or anything resembling a ball. "(viii) Flames on the vessel (as from a burning tar barrel, oil barrel, &c.).

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"(ix) A rocket parachute flare or a hand flare showing a red light. " (x) A smoke signal giving off a volume of orange-coloured smoke. "(xi) Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to each side. "NOTE.—Vessels in distress may use the radiotele^aph alarm signal or the radiotelephone alarm signal to secure attention to distress calls and messages. The radiotelegraph alarm signal, which is designed to actuate the radiotelegraph auto alarms of vessels so fitted, consists of a series of twelve dashes, sent in 1 minute, the duration of each dash being 4 seconds, and the duration of the interval between 2 consecutive dashes being 1 second. The radiotelephone alarm signal consists of 2 tones transmitted alternately over periods of from 30 seconds to 1 minute. "(b) The use of any of the foregoing signals, except for the purpose of indicating that a vessel or seaplane is in distress, and the use of any signals which may be confused with any of the above signals, is prohibited. " A N N E X TO THE RULES "RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE USE or RADAR INFORMATION AS AN AID TO AVOIDING COLLISIONS AT SEA

"(1) Assumptions made on scanty information may be dangerous and should be avoided. "(2) A vessel navigating with the aid of radar in restricted visibility must, in compliance with Rule 16(a), go at a moderate speed. Information obtained from the use of radar is one of the circumstances to be taken into account when determining moderate speed. In this regard it must be recognised that small vessels, small icebergs and similar floating objects may not be detected by radar. Radar indications of one or more vessels in the vicinity may mean that "moderate speed" should be slower than a mariner without radar might consider moderate in the circumstances. "(3) When navigating in restricted visibility the radar range and bearing alone do not constitute ascertainment of the position of the other vessel under Rule 16(b) sufficiently to relieve a vessel of the duty to stop her engines and navigate with caution when a fog signal is heard forward of the beam. "(4) When action has been taken under Rule 16(c) to avoid a close quarters situation, it is essential to make sure that such action is having the desired effect. Alterations of course or speed or both are matters as to which the mariner must be guided by the circumstances of the case. "(5) Alteration of course alone may be the most effective action to avoid close quarters provided that— " (a) There is sufficient sea room. "^b) I t is made in good time. "(c) I t is substantial. A succession of small alterations of course should be avoided. " (d) I t does not result in a close quarters situation with other vessels. " (6) The direction of an alteration of course is a matter in which the mariner must be guided by the circumstances of the case. An alteration to starboard, particularly when vessels are approaching apparently on opposite or nearly opposite courses, is generally preferable to an alteration to port. 93-025 0 - 6 4 - 1 6

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"(7) An alteration of speed, either alone or in conjunction with an alteration of course, should be substantial. A number of small alterations of speed should be avoided. "(8) If a close quarters situation is imminent, the most prudent action may be to take all way off the vessel." Approved September 24, 1963. Public Law 88-132 October 2, 1963 [H. R. 5555]

AN ACT T > amend title 37, United States Code, to increase the rates of basic pay for < members of the uniformed services, and for other purp(^ses.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Uniformed Serv- United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may ices Pay Act of be Cited Rs the "Uniformed Services Pay Act of 1963'-. 1963*

BASIC P A Y

76 Stat. 456.

SEC. 2. Section 203 of title 37, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "§203. Rates "(a) The rates of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed services within each pay grade are set forth in the following tables: "Commissioned officers Years of service computed under sec. 205 " P a y grade 2 or less $1,200.00 1,063.30 963.30 800.28 592.80 474. 24 400.14 326.04 259. 36 222. 30

O-lOi 0-9 0-8 0-7 0-6 0-5 0-4 0-32 0-22 0-12

Over 2 $1,315 1,155 1,050 905 690 590 515 440 375 300

Overs $1,315 1,180 1,075 905 735 630 550 470 450 375

Over 4 $1,316 1,180 1,076 906 735 630 650 620 465 375

Over 6 $1,316 1,180 1,075 946 736 630 560 646 476 376

Overs $1,365 1,210 1,155 945 735 630 585 665 475 375

Over 10 $1,365 1,210 1,156 1,000 736 660 625 696 475 375

Years of service computed under sec. 206 '' P a y grade Over 12 O-IO' 0-9 0-8 0-7 0-6 0-5 0-4 0-32 0-22 0-12

Over 14

Over 16

Over 18

Over 20

Over 22

Over 26

$1,470 1,260 1,210 1,000 735 685 660 625 476 375

$1,470 1,260 1,210 1,050 760 730 690 640 476 375

$1, 575 1,365 1,260 1,155 880 785 720 640 476 376

$1,676 1,365 1,315 1,236 926 830 740 640 476 376

$1,680 1,470 1,365 1,235 946 855 740 640 476 375

$1,680 1,470 1,420 1,235 1,000 885 740 640 475 376

$1,785 1,576 1,420 1,235 1,086 885 740 640 476 375

Over 30 $1, 785 1.575 1,420 1.235 1,086 886 740 640 475 375

"1 While serving as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps, basic pay for this grade is $1,970 regardless of cumulative years of service computed under section 205 of this title. "2 Does not apply to commissioned officers who have been credited with over 4 years' active service as an enlisted member.

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"Commissioned officers who have been credited with over 4 years' active service as an enlisted member Years of service computed under sec. 205 " Pay grade Over 4

Over 6

$520 465 375

0-3 0-2 0-1

Overs

$545 475 400

$565 490 415

Over 10

Over 12

$595 515 430

$625 535 445

Over 14 $650 550 465

Years of service computed under sec. 205 " P a y grade Over 16 0-3 0-2 0-1

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Over 18

Over 20

Over 22

Over 26

$650 550 465

$650 550 465

$650 550 465

$650 550 465

$650 550 465

Over 30 $650 550 465

"Warrant officer." Years of service computed under sec. 205 " P a y grade 1

2 or less

Over 3

Over 4

$332.90 302.64 264.82 219.42

W-4 W-3.... W-2.... W-1

Over 2 $430 395 345 305

$430 396 345 305

$440 400 355 330

Over 6 $460 405 375 345

Over 8

Over 10

$480 435 395 360

$500 460 410 375

Over 12 $535 475 425 390

Years of service computed under sec. 205 " P a y grade Over 14

Over 18

Over 20

Over 22

Over 26

$560 490 440 405

W-4 W-3 W-2 W-1

Over 16 $580 505 455 420

$595 520 470 435

$615 540 485 450

$635 560 505 450

$685 580 505 450

Over 30 $685 580 ,'>05

450

•'Enlisted members Years of service computed under sec. 205 " Pay grade 2 or less E-9 E-8 E-7...E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 E-2 E-1 E-1 (under 4 months)

$206.39 175.81 145.24 122.30 99.37 85.80 83.20 78.00

Over 2 Over 3 Over 4

.$275 240 210 180 145 120 110

$285 250 220 190 155 120 110

.$295 260 230 205 165 120 110

Over 6 O v e r s

Over 10

$366 315 280 265 215 165 120 110

$435 375 325 290 265 215 165 120 110

$305 270 245 215 166 120 110

Over 12 $445 385 336 305 275 215 165 120 110

Years of service computed under sec. 205 " P a y grade Over 14 E-9 E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5... E-4 E-3 E-2 E-1

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Over 16

Over 18

Over 20

Over 22

Over 26

$455 395 350 315 280 215 165 120 110

$465 405 360 325 280 215 165 120 110

.$476 415 370 330 280 215 165 120 iin

$485 426 375 330 280 215 165 120 110

$510 450 400 330 280 216 165 120 110

$560 600 450 330 280 215 166 120 110

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"(b) While serving as a permanent professor at the United States Military Academy or the United States Air Force Academy, an officer who Iias over 8H years of service computed under section 205 of this title is, in addition to the pay and allowances to which he is otherwise entitled under this title, entitled to additional pay in the amount of $250 a month. This additional pay may not be used in the computation of retired pay." BASIC PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF CONTRACT SURGEONS

76 Stat, 453.

76 Stat. 479.

SEC. 3. (a) Section 201(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking out the words " 0 - 2 with two or less" and inserting in place thereof the words " 0 - 3 with over four, but not more than six,". (b) Section 421(a) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking out the words " 0 - 2 with less than two" and inserting in place thereof the words " 0 - 3 with over four, but not more than six,". SPECIAL P A Y FOR P H Y S I C I A N S AND DENTISTS

76 Stat. 464.

SEC. 4. Section 302(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking out the figure "$200" in clause (3) and the figure "$250" in clause (4) and inserting in place thereof the figure "$250" and the figure "$350", respectively. RETIRED P A Y A N D R E T A I N E R PAY"

70A Stat. 107; 74 Stat. 265.

70A Stat. 397; 72 Stat. 480.

76 Stat. 456.

46 Stat. 253.

10 USC 564 "°*^"

SEC. 5. (a) Except as provided in section 1402 of title 10, United States Code, the changes made by this Act in the rates of basic pay of members of the uniformed services do not increase the retired pay or retainer pay to which a member or former member of the uniformed services was entitled on the day before the effective date of this Act. Howevor, cxcept for a member covered by section 6331 of title 10, United States Code, who became entitled to retainer pay before April 1. 1963, and subject to subsection (j) of this section, a member or former member of a uniformed service who became entitled to retired pay or retainer pay after March 31, 1963, but before the effective date of this Act, is entitled— (1) to have the retired pay or retainer pay to which he was entitled on the day before the effective date of this Act recomputed under the rates of basic pay prescribed by section 2 of this Act; or (2) to continue to have that pay computed under the rates of basic pay that were in effect under section 203 of title 37, United States Code, on the day before the effective date of this Act, plus the percentage increase provided by subsection (e) of this section; whichever pay is the greater. For the purposes of the preceding sentence, a member or former member who became entitled to retired pay on April 1, 1963, by virtue of section 1 of the Act of April 23, 1930, ch. 209, as amended (5 U.S.C. 47a), shall be considered as having become entitled to that pay before April 1, 1963. (b) A member or former member of a uniformed service who was retired other than for physical disability and who, in accordance with section 511 of the Career Compensation Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 829), is entitled to retired pay or retainer pay computed by "method" (a) of that section using rates of basic pay that were in effect before October 1, 1949, is entitled— (1) to have that pay recomputed by "method" (b) of that section using the rates of basic pay that were in effect under that Act on the day before the effective date of this Act; or

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(2) to an increase of 5 percent in the retired pay or retainer pay to which he was entitled on the day before the effective date of this Act; whichever pay is the greater. (c) A member or former member of a uniformed service who is entitled to retired pay or retainer pay computed under the rates of basic pay that were in effect under the Career Compensation Act of 1949 before June 1, 1958, including a member or former member who is 63 Stat. 802. entitled to retired pay under section 7(b) or (c) of the Act of May 20, 1958, Public Law 85-422 (72 Stat. 130), is entitled— (1) to have that pay recomputed under the rates of basic pay that were in effect under that Act on the day before the effective date of this Act; or (2) to an increase of 5 percent in the retired pay or retainer pay to which he was entitled on the day before the effective date of this Act; whichever pay is the greater. (d) A member or former member of a uniformed service who was entitled to retired pay on the day before the effective date of this Act and who served as Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, or Commandant of the Marine Corps is entitled— (1) to have his retired pay recomputed under the formula for computing retired pay applicable to him— (A) when he retired; or (B) if he served on active duty after he retired and his retired pay was recomputed by reason of that service, when his retired pay was so recomputed; using as his rate of basic pay the rate of basic pay prescribed for officers serving on active duty in those positions on June 1, 1958, by footnote 1 to the table for commissioned officers in section 201(a) of the (^areer (Compensation Act of 1949, as amended (72 76 Stat. 500. Stat. 122); or (2) to an increase of 5 percent in the retired pay to which he was entitled on the day before the effective date of this Act; whichever pay is the greater. (e) A member or former member of a uniformed service who was entitled to retired pay or retainer pay on the day before the effective date of this Act, other than a member or former member who is covered by subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section, is entitled to an increase of 5 percent in the retired pay or retainer pay to which he was entitled on the day before the effective date of this Act. (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a member of an armed force who was entitled to pay and allowances under any of the following provisions of law on the day before the effective date of this Act shall continue to receive the pay and allowances to which he was entitled on that day: (1) The Act of March 28, 1946, chapter 112 (60 Stat. 59). so use app. (2) The A c to f June 26, 1948, chapter 677 (62 Stat. 1052). 1691-1692 note. (3) The Act of September 18, 1950, chapter 952 (64 Stat. s use 626c note. A224). (g) Chapter 7l of title 10, United States Code, is amended— 70A Stat. 106. (1) by adding the following new section after section 1401: "§ 1401a. Adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay to reflect changes in Consumer Price Index "'(a) Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, the retired pay or retainer pay of a member or former member of an armed force shall not be recomputed to reflect any increase in the rates of basic pay for members of the armed forces if that increase becomes effective after the effective date of this section.

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" (b) In January of each calendar year after 1963, the Secretary of Defense shall determine the percent*^ that the annual average of the Consumer Price Index (all items—United States city average) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the preceding calendar year has increased over that for 1962 or, if later, for the calendar year preceding that in which the most recent adjustment in retired pay and retainer pay has been made under this subsection. If the Secretary determines the percent of that increase to be 3 or more; the retired pay or retainer pay of a member or former member of an armed force who became entitled to that pay before January 2 of the year in which the Secretary makes that determination shall, as of April 1 of that year, be increased by that percent, adjusted to the nearest one-tenth of 1 percent."; and (2) by inserting the following new item in the analysis: "14la. Adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay to reflect changes in Consumer Price Index."

70A Stat. 106. 70A Stat. 232; VoA^staf°55671 Stat. 3 89. '

(h) Title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Section 1401 is amended by striking out the words ", and adjust to reflect later changes in applicable permanent rat^s" in footnote 1 to the table; (2) Sectious 3991 and 8991 are each amended— ( ^) ^^ amending column 1 of formula A in the table to read as follows: "Monthly basic pay ^ of member's retired grade.'"; and

(B) by amending footnote 2 to the table to read as follows: "^ Compute, at rates applicable on date of retirement."

Repeal. 70A Stat. 385.

(3) Chapter 561 is amended by repealing section 6149 and Striking out the following item in the analysis: ••6149. Retired pay: computed on basis of rates of pay for officers on the active list."

70Astat. 385; 70A Stat. 396. 70A Stat. 413; 71 Stat. 385; 70A Stat. 414.
 * SA stt'39472 Stat. 1511.'

63 Stat. 525.

70A Stat. 619. 70A Stat. 107.

(4) Sections 6151(b), 6323(e), 6325(a)(2) and (b)(2), 6326 (^) (2)» 6381(a)(2), 6383(c)(2), 6390(b)(2), and 6394(h) are each amended by striking out the words "to which he would be entitled if serving on active duty in" and inserting in place thereof the word "of". (5) Section 6327(b) is amended by striking out the words "to which he would be entitled if on active duty" and inserting in place thereof the words "of the grade in which retired". (6) Sectlous 6396(c)(2), 6398(b)(2), 6399(c)(2), and 6400 (b)(2) are each amended by striking out the words "to which she would be entitled if serving on active duty in" and inserting in place thereof the word "of". (i) Section 423 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking out the word "active-duty" wherever it appears and inserting in place thereof the word "basic". (j) A member or former member of a uniformed service is not entitled to an increase in his retired pay or retainer pay because of the enactment of this Act for any period before the effective date of this Act. (k) Section 3(b) of the Act of August 10, 1956, ch. 1041 (33 U.S.C. 857a(b)), and section 221(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 213a (b)) are each amended by striking out the words "or 'the Secretary concerned' " and inserting in place thereof the words ", 'the Secretary concerned', or 'the Secretary of Defense' ". (1)(1) Section 1402(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: " (a) A member of an armed force who has become entitled to retired pay or retainer pay, and who thereafter serves on active duty (other

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than for training), is entitled to recompute his retired pay or retainer pay upon his release from that duty as follows: "Col. 1, t a k e -

Col. 2, multiply by—

Col. 3, subtract—

Monthly basic pay ' of the grade in which he would be eligible— (1) to retire ifhe were retiring upon that release from active duty; or (2) to transfer to the Fleet Reserve or Fleet Marine Corps Reserve if he were transferring to either upon that release from active duty.

2H percent of the sum of— (1) the years of service that may be credited to him in computing retired pay or retainer pay; and (2) his years of active service after becoming entitled to retired pay or retainer pay.'

Excess over 75 percent of pay upon which computation is based.

"' For a member who has been entitled, for a continuous period of at least two years, to basic pay under the rates of basic pay in effect upon that release from active duty, compute under those rates. For a member who has been entitled to basic pay for a continuous period of at least two years upon that release from active duty, but who is not covered by the preceding sentence, compute under the rates of basic pay replaced by those in effect upon that release from active duty. For any other member, compute under the rates of basic pay under which the member's retired pay or retainer pay was computed when he entered on that active duty. " ' Before applying the percentage factor, credit a part of a year that is six months or more as a whole year, and disregard a part of a year that is less than six months.

However, an officer who was ordered to active duty (other than for training) in the grade that he holds on the retired list under former section 6150 of this title, or under any other law that authorized advancement on the retired list based upon a special commendation for the performance of duty in actual combat, may have his retired pay recomputed under this subsection on the basis of the rate of basic pay applicable to that grade upon his release from that active duty only if he has been entitled, for a continuous period of at least three years, to basic pay at that rate. If, upon his release from that active duty, he has been entitled to the basic pay of that grade for a continuous period of at least three years, but he does not qualify under the preceding sentence, he may have his retired pay recomputed under this subsection on the basis of the rate of basic pay prescribed for that grade by the rates of basic pay replaced by those in effect upon his release from that duty." (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, and unless otherwise entitled to higher retired pay or retainer pay, a member of a uniformed service who is on active duty (other than for training) on the effective date of this Act, who was entitled to retired pay or retainer pay before he entered on that duty, and who is released from that duty on or after the effective date of this Act after having served on that duty for a continuous period of at least one year shall, upon that release from active duty, be entitled to recompute his retired pay or retainer pay under the table in section 1402 of title 10, United States Code, subject to section 6483(c) of title 10, as that table and that section were in effect on the day before the effective date of this Act, using rates of basic pay prescribed by this Act. (m) Section 6483(c) of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.

70A Stat. 385; 73 Stat. 337.

70A Stat. 107. 72 Stat. 129.

Repeal.

S U B M A R I N E P A Y FOR M E M B E R S T R A I N I N G FOR DUTY ON NUCLEAR-POWERED SUBMARINES

SEC. 6. Section 301(a)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "(2) as determined by the Secretary concerned, on a submarine (including, in the case of nuclear-powered submarines, periods of training and rehabilitation after assignment thereto), or, in the case of personnel qualified in submarines, as a prospective crewmember of a submarine being constructed, and during periods of instruction to prepare for assignment to a submarine of advanced design or a position of increased responsibility on a submarine;".

76 Stat. 461.

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INCENTIVE PAY FOR DUTY INSIDE A HIGH- OR LOW-PRESSURE CHAMBER

76 Stat. 461.

SEC. 7. Section 301(a)(9) of title 37, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "(9) inside a high- or low-pressure chamber;". MULTIPLE P A Y M E N T S OP INCENTIVE PAY

SEC. 8. Section 301(e) of title 37, United States Code, is amended bystriking out the words "only one payment" and inserting in place thereof the words "not more than two payments". SPECIAL PAY FOR DUTY SUBJECT TO HOSTILE FIRE

37 USC 301-309.

ISEC. 9. (a) Chapter 5 of title 37, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) The following new section is added after section 309: "§ 310. Special pay: duty subject to hostile fire " (a) Except in time of war declared by Congress, and under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, a member of a uniformed service may be paid special pay at the rate of $55 a month for any month in which he was entitled to basic pay and in which he— " (1) was subject to hostile fire or explosion of hostile mines; "(2) was on duty in an area in which he was in imminent danger of being exposed to hostile fire or explosion of hostile mines and in which, during the period he was on duty in that area, other members of the uniformed services were subject to hostile fire or explosion of hostile mines; or "(3) was killed, injured, or wounded by hostile fire, explosion of a hostile mine, or any other hostile action. A member covered by clause (3) who is hospitalized for the treatment of his injury or wound may be paid special pay under this section for not more than three additional months during which he is so hospitalized. " (b) A member may not be paid more than one special pay under this section for any month. A member may be paid special pay under this section in addition to any other pay and allowances to which he may be entitled. "(c) Any determination of fact that is made in administering this section is conclusive. Such a determination may not be reviewed by any other officer or agency of the United States unless there has been fraud or gross negligence. However, the determination may be changed on the basis of new evidence or for other good cause. Report to Con" (d) The Secretary of Defense shall report to Congress by March 1 gress. of each year on the administration of this section during the preceding calendar year." (2) The following new item is inserted in the analysis: "310. Special pay: duty subject to hostile fire." Repeal. (b) The Combat Duty Pay Act of 1952 (50 App. U.S.C. 2351 et 66 Stat. 538. seq.) is repealed. ELECTION BY M E M B E R S WITHOUT DEPENDENTS NOT TO OCCUPY (GOVERNMENT QUARTERS

76 Stat. 470.

SEC. 10. Section 403(b) of title 87, United States Code, is amended by adding the following sentence at the end thereof: "However, except as provided by regulations prescribed under subsection (g) of this section, a commissioned officer without dependents who is in a pay

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grade above pay grade 0 - 3 and who is assigned to quarters of the United States or a housing facility under the jurisdiction of a uniformed service, appropriate to his grade or rank and adequate for himself, may elect not to occupy those c[uarters and instead to receive the basic allowance for quarters prescribed for his pay grade by this section." F A M I L Y SEPARATION

ALLOWANCE

SEC. 11. Chapter 7 of title 37, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) The following new section is inserted after section 426: "§ 427. Family separation allowance " (a) I n addition to any allowance or per diem to which he otherwise may be entitled under this title, a member of a uniformed service w4th dependents who is on permanent duty outside of the United States, or in Alaska, is entitled to a monthly allowance equal to the basic allowance for quarters payable to a member without dependents in the same pay grade if— "(1) the movement of his dependents to his permanent station or a place near that station is not authorized at the expense of the United States under section 406 of this title and his dependents do not reside at or near that station; and "(2) quarters of the United States or a housing facility under the jurisdiction of a uniformed service are not available for assignment to him. "(b) Except in time of war or of national emergency hereafter declared by C o n f e s s, and in addition to any allowance or per diem to which he otherwise may be entitled under this title, including subsection (a) of this section, a member of a uniformed service with dependents (other than a member in pay grade E - 1, E-2, E - 3, or E - 4 (4 years' or less service)) who is entitled to a basic allowance for quarters is entitled to a monthly allowance equal to $30 if— "(1) the movement of his dependents to his permanent station or a place near that station is not authorized at the expense of the United States under section 406 of this title and his dependents do not reside at or near that station; "(2) he is on duty on board a ship away from the home port of the ship for a continuous period of more than 30 days; or "(3) he is on temporary duty away from his permanent station for a continuous period of more than 30 days and his dependents do not reside at or near his temporary duty station. A member who becomes entitled to an allowance under this subsection by virtue of duty described in clause (2) or (3) for a continuous period of more than 30 days is entitled to the allowance effective as of the first day of that period." (2) The analysis is amended by inserting the following item: "427. Family separation allowance."

37 USC 401-

76 Stat. 473.

SPECIAL PAY FOR SEA DUTY AND AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS

SEC. 12. (a) Section 305 of title 37, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: "§ 305. Special pay: while on sea duty or duty at certain places " (a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, under regulations prescribed by the President, an enlisted member of a uniformed service who is entitled to basic pay—

76 Stat. 465.

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' 1) is entitled, while on sea duty, to; or [2) may be paid, while on duty at a designated place outside the contiguous 48 States and the District of Columbia; special pay at the following monthly rates: "Pay grade E-9 E-8 E-7 E-6..E-6 E-4 E-3 E-2 E-1

Monthly rate

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$22.60 22.60 22.60 20.00 16.00 13.00 9.00 8.00 8.00

"(b) Appropriations of the Department of Defense may not be paid, as foreign duty pay under subsection (a) of this section, to a member of a uniform ^ service who is a resident of a State, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, a possession, or a foreign country and who is serving in that State, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, that possession, or that foreign country, as the case may be." (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), an enlisted member who, on the day before the effective date of this Act, was permanently assigned to duty at a place outside the United States or m Alaska or Hawaii, shall, during the remaining period of that assignment, but not after that place is designated for the purpose of section 305(a)(2) of title 37, United States Code, be paid the basic pay to which he was entitled on that date plus special pay under section 305 of title 37, United States Code, whenever qualified thereunder as that section was in effect on the day before the effective date of this Act, if the total of that basic pay and that special pay is more than the basic pay to which he would otherwise be entitled during that period under section 2 of this Act. (c) The analysis of chapter 5 of title 37, United States Code is amended by striking out the following item: "305. Special pay: sea and foreign duty." and inserting in place thereof the following item: "305. Special pay: while on sea duty or duty at certain places" SAVINGS PROVISION

72 Stat. 1127-

SEC. 13. (a) The enactment of this Act does not reduce the rate of dependency and indemnity compensation under section 411 of title 38, United States Code, that any person was receiving on the day before the effective date of this Act or which thereafter becomes payable for that day by reason of a subsequent determination. (b) The enactment of this Act does not reduce the basic pay or the retired pay or retainer pay to which a member or former member of a uniformed service was entitled on the day before the effective date of this Act. EFFECTIVE DATE

SEC. 14. This Act becomes effective on October 1, 1963. Approved October 2, 1963, 9:40 a.m.

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Public Law 88-133 AN ACT To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937, the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, and the Temporary Extended Railroad Unemployment Insurance Benefits Act of 1961 to increase the creditable and taxable compensation, and for other purposes. Me it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives iTmted States of America in Congress assembled,

)cto [H. R. 8100]

of the

TITLE I — AMENDMENTS TO THE E A I L R O A D RETIREMENT ACT O F 1937 1. Section 3(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 so Stat. 3io; is amended by striking out "$250" and inserting in lieu thereof 45 ug^ 2*28c "$300". SEC. 2. Section 3(c) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 is amended by inserting before ", shall be recognized" in the second sentence the following: "and before the calendar month next following the month in which this Act was amended in 1963, or in excess of $450 for any month after the month in which this Act was so amended". SEC. 3. Section 4(k) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 is se Stat. 205; amended by striking out "by the individual who rendered such mili- ^°4f'^usc^2^28c-i tary service", and by striking out "six months" and inserting in lieu thereof "twelve months". SEC. 4. Section 4(n) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 is 70 Stat. 877. amended— (1) by inserting after "January 1, 1937," in the first and sixth sentences the following: "and after June 30, 1963,"; (2) by striking out "after December 1956" in the first sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "after December 31, 1956, and before July 1, 1963,"; (3) by striking out the second, third, and fourth sentences and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "The additional cost of crediting military service rendered prior to January 1, 1937, and after June 30, 1963, shall be determined as follows: (i) determine the difference between the actuarial value of the benefit payable under this Act based in part on military service and the actuarial value of the benefit which would be payable to the same individual without regard to military service; (ii) with respect to military service rendered after June 30, 1963, adjust such difference by applying thereto the ratio of the total net level cost of all benefits under this Act to the portion thereof remaining after the exclusion of administrative expenses and interest charges on the unfunded accrued liability after taking into accountjhe effects of section 5(k)(2); and (iii) subtract the actuarial Value of such benefit 70 Stat. sae. based on the individual's military service as i^ includible in ^s use 228e. determinations made pursuant to section 5(k)(2). In calculating' these actuarial values, the Board shall use such mortality tables and actuarial factors as it finds appropriate; the ratio referred to in clause (ii) of the preceding sentence shall be determined from time to time by the Board on the basis of actuarial estimates made in accordance with section 15; and all actuarial values shall 50 Stat. 316; be calculated as of the date on which the benefit based on military ^°*'' P- 220. service begins to accrue and shall not thereafter be subject to " ^ "^^ ^^*°' ^ change. AU actuarial calculations in this subsection shall take into account interest at the rate used in the actuarial estimates referred to in the preceding sentence."; SECTION

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70 Stat. 875. 42 USC 417. 42 USC 401425.

62 Stat. 577;

7 2 Stat. 1780 I «f=t e i7Rn 45 u s 288e

60 Stat. 7 34;

72 Stat. 1781.

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(4) by striking out all of the seventh sentence after "thereon" and inserting in lieu thereof a period; (5) by striking out the eighth sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following: " I n determining pursuant to section 5(k) (2) for any fiscal year the total amount to be credited from the Railroad Retirement Account to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, credit shall be given such Account for the amount of the taxes described in clause (3)(B) of the first sentence of this subsection and the amount of such taxes with respect to military service after June 30, 1963."; and (6) by adding at the end of the subsection the following new sentences: "The amount authorized to be appropriated to the Railroad Retirement Account pursuant to clause (2) of the first sentence of this subsection shall be reduced by the amounts credited to such Account pursuant to section 5(k)(2) for military service rendered before January 1, 1957, and the amounts so credited shall be considered as additional costs within the meaning of section 217(g) of the Social Security Act. In any determination made pursuant to section 5(k)(2), no further charges shall be made against the Trust Funds established by title II of the Social Security Act for military service rendered before January 1, 1957, and with respect to which appropriations authorized by clause (2) of the first sentence of this subsection shall have been credited to the Railroad Retirement Account, but the additional benefit payments incurred by such Trust Funds by reason of such military service shall be taken into account in making any such determination." SEC. 5. Section 5(f)(2) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 is amended by inserting after "so amended" (in the first parenthetical phrase after clause (vi)) the following: "and before the calendar month next following the month in which this Act was amended in 1963, and in excess of $450 for any month after the month in which this Act was so amended". SEC. 6. (a) Section 5(1)(9) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 IS amended— (1) by Striking out "and" where it appears the third time; (2) by inserting after "so amended" the following: "and before the calendar month next following the month in which this Act was amended in 1963 and any excess over $450 for any calendar month after the month in which this Act was so amended"; and (3) by striking out "$400" where it appears the second time and inserting in lieu thereof "$450". (b) Section 5(1) (10) of such Act is amended by striking out "$400" and inserting in lieu thereof "$450". SEC. 7. (a) Section 15 of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 is amended by striking out the third sentence of subsection (a); and by striking out subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(b) At the request and direction of the Board, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to invest such portion of the amounts credited to the Account as, in the judgment of the Board, is not immediately required for the payment of annuities, pensions, and death benefits. Such investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States or in obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States. For such purpose such obligations may be acquired (1) on original issue at the issue price; or (2) by purchase of outstanding obligations at the market price. The purposes for which obligations of the United States may

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be issued under the Second Liberty Bond Act, as amended, are hereby 40 Stat. 288. extended to authorize the issuance at par of special obligations exclu- ^^ "^^ ^^'*^^)sively to the Account. Such obligations issued for purchase by the Account shall have maturities fixed with due regard for the needs of the Account, and shall bear interest at a rate equal to the average market yield, computed as of the end of the calendar month next preceding the date of such issue, borne by all marketable interest-bearing obligations of the United States then forming a part of the public debt that are not due or callable until after the expiration of three years from the end of such calendar month, except that where such rate is not a multiple of one-eighth of 1 per centum, the rate of interest on such obligations shall be the multiple of one-eighth of 1 per centum nearest such rate: Provided, That the rate of interest on such obligations shall in no case be less than 3 per centum per annum. The Secretary of the Treasury may purchase other interest-bearing obligations of the United States, or obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States, on original issue or at the market price only if he determines that such purchases are in the public interest, provided that the investment yield of such obligations shall not be less than the interest rate determined in accordance with the preceding sentence. If it is in the interest of the Account so to do, the Secretary of the Treasury may sell and dispose of obligations in the Account and he may sell obligations acquired by the Account (other than special obligations issued exclusively to the Account) at the market price. Special obligations issued exclusively to the Account shall, at the request of the Board, be redeemed at par plus accrued interest. All amounts credited to the Account shall be available for all purposes of the Account." (b) The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to retire the special obligations held by the Account on the date of enactment of this Act and to issue in lieu thereof special obligations with an interest rate determined as provided for in section 15(b) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 as amended by this Act. supra. SEC. 8. The provisions of sections 1, 2, 5, and 6 of this Act shall be Effective dates. effective with respect to annuities accruing and deaths occurring after the month in which this Act is enacted. The provisions of section 3 shall be effective with respect to annuities awarded on or after the date of enactment of this Act. The provisions of section 7(a) shall be effective on the date of the enactment of this Act. TITLE II — AMENDMENTS TO THE R A I L R O A D RETIREMENT T A X ACT SEC. 201. Sections 3201 and 3211 of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act are each amended by inserting before the colon the following: 73 Stat. 28,29. "before the calendar month next following the month in which this 32^1^^^ ^^°^' provision was amended in 1963, or $450 for any calendar month after the month in which this provision was so amended". SEC. 202. Sections 3202 and 3221(a) of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act are each amended by inserting after "$400" wherever it 68A Stat. 431, appears the following: "for any calendar month before the calendar "^^^^ Ifs^fio?' month next following the month in which this provision was amended 3221. in 1963, or $450 for any calendar month after the month in which this provision was so amended".

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TITLE III — AMENDMENTS T OTHER A I L R O A D UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ACT AND THE TEMPORARY EXTENDED RAILROAD UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE B E N E F I T S ACT O F 1961 54 Stat. 1097.

SEC. 301. (a) Section 3 of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act is amended to read as follows:

45 USC 353.

"Qualifying Condition

53 Stat. 846; ^°4rusJ35*4.

52 Stat. 1103. 45 USC 359. Effective date, 52 Stat. 1102. 45 USC 358.

52 Stat. 1104. 45 USC 360.

75 Stat. 17. 45 USC 403.

"SEC. 3. An employee shall be a 'qualified employee' if the Board finds that his compensation will have been not less than $750 with respect to the base year, and, if such employee has had no compensation prior to such year, that he will have had compensation with respect to each of not less than seven months in such year." (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be fully effective with respect to base years after 1963. With respect to the base year 1963, they shall be applicable only to an employee concerning whom the Railroad Retirement Board finds that his compensation in that portion of the calendar year 1963 preceding the first day of the calendar month next following the month of enactment of this Act will have been less than $500. SEC. 302. (a) Section 4 ( a - 2)(i) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act is amended to read as follows: " (i) ( - ^) subject to the provisions of subdivision (B) hereof, any of the days in the period beginning with the day with respect, to which the Board finds that he left work voluntarily, and continuing until he has been paid compensation of not less than $750 with respect to time after the beginning of such period; " (B) if the Board finds that he left work voluntarily with good cause, the provisions of subdivision (A) shall not apply, with respect to him, to any day in a registration period if such period does not include any day which is in a period for which he could receive benefits under an unemployment compensation law other than this Act, and he so certifies. Such certification shall, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, be accepted subject to the penalty provisions of section 9(a) of this x^ct;". ^-^^ fpj^^ amendment made by subsection (a) shall be effective only with respect to an employee who leaves work voluntarily after the date of euactment of this Act. SEC. 303. (a) Effective with respect to compensation paid afteaDecember 31, 1963, section 8(a)of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act is amended by striking out " 3 % " in the table and inserting in lieu thereof "4". (b) Effective with respect to contributions collected by the Railroad Retirement Board pursuant to section 8(f) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act on compensation paid after December 31, 1963, that part of such contributions equal to one-fourth of 1 per centum of the compensation on which such contributions are based shall, notwithstanding the provisions of section 10(b) of such Act, \yQ applied by the Board exclusively for transfers from the railroad unemployment insurance account to the general fund of the Treasury until the full amount advanced from the general fund of the Treasury to the railroad unemployment insurance account pursuant to section 4 of the Temporary Extended Railroad Unemployment Insurance Benefits Act of 1961 has been repaid. (c) The last sentence of section 4 of the Temporary Extended Railroad Unemployment Insurance Benefits Act of 1961 is hereby

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repealed, effective with respect to contributions collected on compensation paid after December 81, 19H3. SEC. 804. Effective with respect.to contributions collected by the Railroad Retirement Board after December 81, 1961, section 8(f) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act is amended by strikin*? out "0.2 per centum'' and insertinjr in lieu thereof "0.25 per centum". SEC. 805. Effective after June 80, 1964, section 10(d) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act is amended by striking out "the rate of 8 per centum per annum" and inserting in lieu thereof "a rate for each fiscal year equal to the average rate of interest borne by all special obligations held by the Railroad Retirement Account on the last day of the pi'eceding fiscal year, rounded to the nearest multiple of one-eighth of 1 per centum". Approved October 5, 1968.

62 Stat. 57i8. 45 USC 358.

73 Stat. 32. 45 USC 360.

Public Law 88-134 AN ACT To amend section 411(a) of title 38, United States Code, to increase the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation payable to widows of veterans dying from service-connected disabilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 411(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out "$112" and inserting in lieu thereof "$120". SEC. 2. The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on the effective date of the Uniformed Services Pay Act of 1963, or on January 1, 1964, whichever first occurs. Approved October 5, 1963.

October s, 1963 [H. R. 5250]

72 Stat. 1127. Effective date. Ante, p. 210.

Public Law 88-135 AN ACT

October s, 1963

To iiiiKMirl the Act rnoviding for fhe Mdniissioii of the Stsite of Ahiska into the Union with respect to the selection,of public lands for the development and e\pansion of communities.

[H. R. 6118]

Be it enacted, by the Senate and, IImine of Representatives of the United Statex of America in Congress asnembled^ That the second Alaska, sentence of subsection (g) of section 6 of the Act entitled "An Act to Lands, developprovide for the admission of the State of Alaska into the Union", approved July 7, 1958 (72 Stat. 889), is amended by striking out the 48 USC prec period at the end thereof and adding "or, in the case of selections ^^ "°*** nnder subsection (a) of this section, one hundred and sixty acres.". Approved October 8, 1963.

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Public Law 88-136 October II, 1963 [H. R. 58881

Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare ^ p r o p r i ation Act, 1964.

Department of Labor Appropriation Act, 1964.

AN ACT Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Healtli, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1964, 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 Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1964, namely: TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS SALARIES A N O E X P E N S E S

For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the work of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including advances or reimbursement to State, Federal, and local agencies and their employees for services rendered, $16,345,000. REVISION OF THE C O N S U M E R P R I C E I N D E X

63 Stat. 954. 5 USC 1071 note.

For expenses necessary to enable the Bureau of Labor Statistics to revise the Consumer Price Index, including not to exceed $250,000 for temporary employees at rates to be fixed by the Secretary of Labor (but not to exceed a rate equivalent to that for general schedule grade 9) without regard to the civil service laws and Classification Act of 1949, as amended, $1,320,000. BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL LABOR AFFAIRS SALARIES A N D EXPENSED

For expenses necessary for the conduct of international labor affairs, $842,000. OFFICE or MANPOWER, AUTOMATION AND TRAINING M A N P O W E R DEVELOPMENT A N D T R A I N I N G ACTIVITIES

76 Stat. 23. 42 USC 2571 note.

For expenses necessary to carry into effect the Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962 (Public Law 87-415), and for the performance of the functions of the Secretary in the fields of automation and manpower, $110,000,000. AREA REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

75 Stat. 58, 59. 42 USC 2513, 2514.

For expenses necessary to carry into effect sections 16 and 17 of the Area Redevelopment Act (Public Law 87-27), including grants or reimbursements to States, $8,500,000.

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BUREAU OF APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING SALARIES A N D E X P E N S E S

For expenses necessary to enable the Secretary to conduct a program of encouraging apprentice training, as authorized by the Acts of March 4, 1913 (5 U.S.C. 611), and August 16, 1937 (29 U.S.C. 50), 37 Stat. 736; $5,460,000. '° ^*"*' ^• BUREAU OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LIMITATION ON SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For expenses necessary for the general administration of the emI)loyment service and unemployment compensation programs, including temporary employment of persons, without regard to the civilservice laws, for the farm placement migratory labor program; not more than $12,400,000 may be expended from the employment security administration account in the Unemployment trust fund, of which $1,565,000 shall be for carrying into effect the provisions of title IV (except section 602) of the Servicemen's Keadjustment Act of 1944.

ss Stat. 293; 72 Stat. 1273.

L I M I T A T I O N ON GRANTS TO STATES FOR UNEMPLOYMENT C O M P E N S A T I O N A N D EMPLOYMENT SERVICE ADMINISTRATION

For grants in accordance with the provisions of the Act of June 6, 1933, as amended (29 U.S.C. 49-49n), for carrying into effect section 48 Stat. 113. 602 of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, for grants to the States as authorized in title III of the Social Security Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 501-503), including, upon the request of any State, the 49 Stat. 626. purchase of equipment, and the payment of rental for space made available to such State in lieu of grants for such purpose, for necessary expenses including purchasing and installing of air-conditioning equipment in connection with the operation of employment office facilities and services in the District of Columbia, and for the acquisition of a building through such arrangements as may be required to provide quarters for such offices and facilities in the District of Columbia and for the District of Columbia Unemployment Compensation Board, subject to the same conditions with respect to the use of these funds for such purposes as are applicable to the procurement of buildings for other State employment security agencies, and for expenses not otherwise provided for, necessary for carrying out title X V of the Social Security Act, as amended (68 Stat. 1130), $425,000,000 may be 42 USC ueiexpended from the employment security administration account in ^^^^• the Unemployment trust fund, and of which $15,000,000 shall be available only to the extent necessary to meet increa.sed cxDsts of administration resulting from changes in a State law or increases in the number of claims filed and claims paid or increased salary costs resulting from changes in State salary compensation plans embracing employees of the State generally over those upon which the State's basic ^rant (or the allocation for the District of Columbia) was based, which increased costs of administration cannot be provided for by normal budgetary adjustments: Provided., That notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in section 302(a) of the Social Security Act, as amended, the 42 USC 502. Secretary of Labor shall from time to time certify to the Secretary of the Treasury for payment to each State found to be in compliance with the requirements of the Act of June 6, 1933, and, except in the case of 29 USC 49-49n. Guam and the Virgin Islands, with the provisions of section 303 of the Social Security Act, as amended, such amounts as he determines to be 42 USC so3. necessary for the proper and efficient administration of its unemployment compensation law and of its public employment offices during 93-025 0 - 6 4 - 1 7

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