[For an additional amount of $10,110,000 for 1974 for the foregoing purposes, see p. 279.] [Total, Territorial Affairs, $62,276,000.] [Total, Public Land Management, $787,532,000.] MINERAL RESOURCES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY SURVEYS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND RESEARCH For expenses necessary for the Geological Survey to perform surveys, investigations, and research covering topography, geology, and the mineral and water resources of the United States, its Territories and possessions, and other areas as authorized by law (72 Stat. 837 and 76 Stat. 427); classify lands as to mineral character and water and power resources; give engineering supervision to power permits and Federal Power Commission licenses; enforce departmental regulations applicable to oil, gas, and other mining leases, permits, licenses, and operating contracts; control the interstate shipment of contraband oil as required by law (15 U.S.C. 715); administer the mineral exploration program (30 U.S.C. 641); and publish and disseminate data relative to the foregoing activities; $159,536,000, of which $23,695,000 shall be available only for cooperation with States or municipalities for water resources investigations, and $79,000 shall remain available until expended, to provide financial assistance to participants in minerals exploration projects, as authorized by law (30 U.S.C. 641-646), including administration of contracts entered into prior to June 30, 1958, under section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended: Provided, That no part of this appropriation shall be used to pay more than one-half the cost of any topographic mapping or water resources investigations carried on in cooperation with any State or municipality. [For an additional amount of $1,846,000 for 1974 for the foregoing purposes, see p. 280.] ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS The amount appropriated for the Geological Survey shall be available for purchase of not to exceed twenty-five passenger motor vehicles, for replacement only; reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard services, contracting for the furnishing of topographic maps and for the making of geophysical or other specialized surveys when it is administratively determined that such procedures are in the public interest; construction and maintenance of necessary buildings and appurtenant facilities, including the use of the Government-owned site donated for the Earth Resources Observation Systems Data Center for lease construction; acquisition of lands for gaging stations and observation wells; expenses of the U.S. National Committee on Geology; payment of contributions to the International Federation of Surveyors; and payment of compensation and expenses of persons on the rolls of the Geological Survey appointed, as authorized by law, to represent the United States in the negotiation and administration of interstate compacts. BUREAU OF MINES MINES AND MINERALS For expenses necessary for promoting the conservation, development, production, and utilization of mineral resources, mined area $159,536,000 and mineral waste reclamation and recycling; environmental functions; developing synthetics and substitutes; and promoting health and safety in mines and in the minerals industries, and controlling fires in coal deposits, as authorized by law; $152,224,000 of which $6,000,000 shall remain available until expended: Provided, That the unexpended balances of the appropriations to the Bureau of Mines for "Conservation and Development of Mineral Resources", "Health and Safety", and "General Administrative Expenses" shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation. No part of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be used to pay any public relations firm for any promotional campaigns among coal miners. [For an additional amount of $5,670,000 for 1974 for the foregoing purposes, see p. 280.] ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS Appropriations and funds available to the Bureau of Mines may be expended for purchase and bestowal of certificates and trophies in connection with mine rescue and first-aid work: Provided, That the Secretary is authorized to accept lands, buildings, equipment, and other contributions from public and private sources and to prosecute projects in cooperation with other agencies, Federal, State, or private: Provided further, That the Bureau of Mines is authorized during the current fiscal year, to sell directly or through any Government agency, including corporations, any metal or mineral product that may be manufactured in pilot plants operated by the Bureau of Mines, and the proceeds of such sales shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. OFFICE OF COAL RESEARCH SALARIES AND EXPENSES For necessary expenses to encourage and stimulate the production and conservation of coal in the United States through research and development, as authorized by law (30 U.S.C. 661-668), $94,300,000, to remain available until expended, of which not to exceed $1,200,000 shall be available for administration and supervision. [For an additional amount of $29,100,000 for 1974 for the foregoing purposes, see p. 280.] OFFICE OF OIL AND GAS SALARIES AND EXPENSES For necessary expenses to enable the Secretary to discharge his responsibilities with respect to oil and gas, including cooperation with the petroleum industry and State authorities in the production, processing, and utilization of petroleum and its products, and natural $2,585,000. [For an additional amount of $33,545,000 for 1974 for the foregoing purposes, see p. 280.] [Total, Mineral Resources, $408,645,000.] FISH AND WILDLIFE AND PARKS BUREAU OF SPORT FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT gas, For expenses necessary for scientific and economic studies, conservation, management, investigations, protection, and utilization of sport $152,224,000 94,300,000 2,585,000 fishery and wildlife resources, except whales, seals, and sea lions, and for the performance of other authorized functions related to such resources; and maintenance of the herd of long-horned cattle on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, $80,437,000: Provided, That the unexpended balances of the appropriations for "Management and Investigations of Resources" and "General Administrative Expenses" shall be merged with this appropriation. [For an additional amount of $450,000 for 1974 for the foregoing purposes, see p. 280.] CONSTRUCTION AND ANADROMOUS FISH For construction and acquisition of buildings and other facilities required in the conservation, management, investigations, protection, and utilization of sport fishery and wildlife resources, and the acqusition of lands and interests therein; and for expenses necessary to carry out the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 757a757f); $8,126,500, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the unexpended balances of the appropriations for "Construction" and "Anadromous and Great Lakes Fisheries Conservation" shall be merged with this appropriation. MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION ACCOUNT For an advance to the migratory bird conservation account, as authorized by the Act of October 4, 1971, as amended (16 U.S.C. 715k-3, 5; 81 Stat. 612), $3,500,000, to remain available until expended. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS Appropriations and funds available to the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife shall be available for purchase of not to exceed one hundred and sixty passenger motor vehicles, of which one hundred and nine are for replacement only (including seventy for police-type use); purchase of not to exceed five aircraft, of which four are for replacement only; not to exceed $50,000 for payment, in the discretion of the Secretary, for information or evidence concerning violations of laws administered by the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife; publication and distribution of bulletins as authorized by law (7 U.S.C. 417); rations or commutation of rations for officers and crews of vessels at rates not to exceed $6.50 per man per day; insurance on official motor vehicles, aircraft and boats operated by the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife in foreign countries; repair of damage to public roads within and adjacent to reservations areas caused by operations of the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife; options for the purchase of land at not to exceed $1 for each option; facilities incident to such public recreational uses on conservation areas as are not inconsistent with their primary purpose, and the maintenance and improvement of aquaria, buildings and other facilities under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife and to which the United States has title, and which are utilized pursuant to law in connection with management and investigation of fish and wildlife resources. [Total, Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, $92,063,500.] NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM For expenses necessary for the management, operation, and maintenance of areas and facilities administered by the National Park $80,437,000 8,126,500 3,500,000 Service (including special road maintenance service to trucking permittees on a reimbursable basis), $183,052,000: Provided, That the unexpended balances of the appropriations to the National Park Service for "management and protection", "Maintenance and rehabilitation of physical facilities", and "General administrative expenses" shall be merged with this appropriation. PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION For construction, improvements, repair or replacement of physical facilities, without regard to the Act of August 24, 1912, as amended (16 U.S.C. 451); the acquisition of water rights; expenses necessary for investigations and studies to determine suitability of areas to be included in the National Park System, the designation of wilderness areas, and the management of water resources; the preparation of plans for existing and proposed park and recreation areas; provisions of technical assistance to other Federal agencies, and to States and private institutions in the planning, development, and operation of landmarks, parks and recreation areas; and for financial or other assistance in planning, development, or operation of areas as authorized by law or pursuant to agreements with other Federal agencies, States, or private institutions, including not to exceed $167,500 for the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission, $20,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That $8,680,000 shall be available for construction, improvement, and alteration of property in the District of Columbia known as Union Station (presently owned by the Washington Terminal Company), in addition to the construction authorized by section 102 of the Act of March 12, 1968 (82 Stat. 43), to be leased by the Secretary of the Interior in accord with the provisions of such Act: Provided further, That the unexpended balances of the appropriation to the National Park Service for "Construction" shall be merged with this appropriation. [For an additional amount of $12,000 for 1974 for the foregoing purposes, see p. 280.] ROAD CONSTRUCTION (LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORITY) For liquidation of obligations incurred pursuant to authority contained in title 23, United States Code, section 203, $35,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That none of the funds herein provided shall be expended for planning or construction on the following: Fort Washington and Greenbelt Park, Maryland, and Great Falls Park, Virginia, except minor roads and trails; and Daingerfield Island Marina, Virginia, and extension of the George Washington Memorial Parkway from vicinity of Brickyard Road to Great Falls, Maryland, or in Prince Georges County, Maryland. PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES For expenses necessary in carrying out a program for the preservation of additional historic properties throughout the Nation, as authorized by law (16 U.S.C. 461-467, 470), and investigations, studies, and salvage of archeological values, $15,559,000, to remain available until expended. PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF RECREATION FACILITIES For construction, operation, and maintenance of outdoor recreation. facilities, including collection of special recreation use fees, to remain $183,052,000 20,000,000 35,000,000 (liquidation of contract authority) 15,559,000 available until expended, $30,378,000, to be derived from the special receipt accounts established by section 1(b) of the Act of July 15, 1968 (82 Stat. 354), and section 4(e) of the Act of July 11, 1972 (86 Stat. 461): Provided, That not more than 40 per centum of the amount credited pursuant to section 4(e) of the Act of July 11, 1972, shall be available for the enhancement of the fee collection system established by section 4 of such Act, including the promotion and enforcement thereof. JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS For expenses necessary for operating and maintaining the nonperforming arts functions of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, $2,400,000. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS Appropriations for the National Park Service shall be available for the purchase of not to exceed two hundred thirty-eight passenger motor vehicles, of which one hundred ninety-one shall be for replacement only, including not to exceed one hundred sixty-four for policetype use; and to provide, notwithstanding any other provision of law, at a cost not exceeding $100,000, transportation for children in nearby communities to and from any unit of the National Park System used in connection with organized recreation and interpretive programs of the National Park Service: Provided, That any funds available to the National Park Service may be used, with the approval of the Secretary, to maintain law and order in emergency and other unforeseen law enforcement situations in the National Park System: Provided further, That the funds included herein shall be deemed to be appropriated for the Redwood National Park, California, established pursuant to Public Law 90-545, including those lands which, consistent with the provisions of section 3(b) (1) thereof, are described in the Federal Register of October 7, 1971 (36 Fed. Reg. 19518 et seq.). [Total, National Park Service, $251,389,000.] [Total, Fish and Wildlife and Parks, $343,452,500.] OFFICE OF WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH SALARIES AND EXPENSES For expenses necessary in carrying out the provisions of the Water Resources Research Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1961-1961c-7), $13.689,000, of which not to exceed $945,000 shall be available for administrative expenses. $30,378,000 (indefinite) 2,400,000 13,689,000 OFFICE OF SALINE WATER SALINE WATER CONVERSION For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Saline Water Conversion Act of 1971 (42 U.S.C. 1959-1959h, as amended), including not to exceed $1,600,000 for administration and coordination expenses during the current fiscal year, $3,627,000, to remain available until expended. 3,627,000 OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR SALARIES AND EXPENSES For necessary expenses of the Office of the Solicitor, $7,500,000. 7,500,000 purposes, see p. 281.] |