Office of Economic Opportunity

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

Explanation of Language Changes

The limitation providing funds for the work authorized by Section 205(d) (the so-called Nelson amendment) is eliminated in the interest of consistency with the funding of all community action programs. The level of work of a particular type of program is dependent on the needs of the local communities and it is desirable not to limit any particular type of activity to an arbitrary amount. There is no need to provide a specific limitation; the work will be undertaken in reasonable volume without it.

The limitation providing funds for milk indemnity payments is eliminated because it has served its purpose, as is the proviso regarding it use.

The proviso regarding the funds for the selective service medical rejection program was recommended for deletion in the President's budget, on the assumption that its inclusion in the agency program by activities made this unnecessary. Financing for this program is included because of the desire of Congress to provide for this program in this appropriation act, and not because it is considered a part of the Economic Opportunity Program. We have since been advised by Counsel, that this language forms the sole authorization for conduct of the program. On this ground, it would be preferable to leave the language unchanged if the Congress still intends for the program to be continued.