3.333 -3,313 262 -268 -262 -282 20 17 170 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders. 1963, $1,413 thousand; 1964, $5.467 thousand; 1965, $6,500 thousand: 1966, $7,300 thousand. This program for contract research seeks to develop new and improved products, processes, or techniques for mining, preparing, and utilizing coal which may offer the likelihood of expanded markets for coal in any of its energy forms or byproducts. The research activities seek to develop such expanded uses on the basis of sound economics as well as technical breakthroughs. The proof of the benefits emerging as an end result from such research activity will be in the form of expanded new markets and the retention of markets. 1. Administration and contract supervision.-This aspect of the Office of Coal Research function deals with the operation, administration, and supervision of Office of Coal Research-sponsored contract research. It involves 116 the initial evaluations of proposals submitted by public and private organizations, and internal activities relating to monitoring of contract activity from a technical and administrative standpoint, contract audit activities, controls on Government property and equipment, consultant hire, processing of proposals from the time of initial receipt through the time of contract initiation, and subsequent details regarding interpretations, amendments, desk audit, and payment of vouchers. 22 55 11 271 272 98 13 2. Contract research.-All research activity is performed with public and private research organizations through the medium of contracts. Research proposals submitted for consideration are carefully evaluated prior to contract, and continuously checked thereafter, to avoid any pos $8,792 $8,880 sibility of duplication with work previously performed in Government or industry, or currently being performed in 287 8.6 such areas. Personnel compensation: 11.1 Permanent positions. 2,210 2,239 2,218 11.3 Positions other than permanent.. 83 82 83 11.5 Other personnel compensation....... 12.0 Personnel benefits.... 170 176 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons. 22.0 Transportation of things.... 24 Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 563 OFFICE OF OIL AND GAS General and special funds: 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 gas, [$660,000 $704,000. (Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 3 5 5 24.0 Printing and reproduction..... Identification code 7 8 25.1 Other services.. 25.2 Services of other agencies. 26.0 Supplies and materials.. 31.0 Equipment....... 10-44-0106-0-1-403 Program by activities: 2 5 1. Coordination of oil and gas activities.... 2. Administration of oil import program... 139 3. Oil Import Appeals Board....... 11 15556 738 154 15 [For expenses necessary to provide a program for the discovery of the minerals reserves of the United States, its territories and possessions, by encouraging exploration for minerals, including administration of contracts entered into prior to June 30, 1958, under section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, $850,000, including not to exceed $234,000 for administrative and technical services, to remain available until expended.] (Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1965.) Note.-Estimate of $775 thousand for activities previously carried under this title has been transferred in the estimates to "Surveys, investigations, and research Geological Survey." schedules as comparative transfers. The amounts obligated in 1964 and 1965 are shown in the Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 44 Proposed supplemental due to civilian pay 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1963, $1 thousand (1964 adjustments, -$1 thousand); 1964, $4 thousand; 1965, $4 thousand; 1966, $4 thousand. 1. Coordination of oil and gas activities.-This office coordinates Federal oil and gas policies, provides advice and assistance to Federal agencies and international organizations on all phases of petroleum and gas, and serves as the principal channel of communication between the Federal Government and the petroleum, gas, petrochemical, and allied industries. Studies, domestic and worldwide, are made to maintain data on adequacy of petroleum and gas, to define deficient areas or elements, and to develop ways to alleviate actual or potential deficiencies. 2. Administration of oil import program.-This appropriation finances the Oil Import Administration, established Mar. 13, 1959, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 3279 as amended. The Administration established quotas for importers of crude oil and oil products under the mandatory quota system. 3. Oil Import Appeals Board. The Oil Import Appeals Board has been established to conduct hearings on appeals from importers who request a change in their quota or who do not qualify for a quota. 567 1,050 567 1,050 1,016 1,045 1,647 1,647 -1,045 -1,647 538 448 THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LIBRARIES MANAGEMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS OF RESOURCES For expenses necessary for scientific and economic studies, conservation, management, investigation, protection, and utilization of commercial fishery resources, including whales, sea lions, and related aquatic plants and products; collection, compilation, and publication of information concerning such resources; promotion of education and training of fishery personnel; and the performance of other functions related thereto, as authorized by law; [$18,819,900, and in addition, $2,125,000 to be derived from the Pribilof Islands fund: Provided, That $400,000 of this appropriation shall be available pursuant to the provisions of section 4(b) of the Commercial Fisheries Research and Development Act of 1964] $21,218,000. (5 U.S.C. 133t; 15 U.S.C. 521-522; 16 U.S.C. 661-666c, 744-752, 755-759, 760a-760g, 772-772i, 776-776f, 781-785, 916-9161, 921, 931-939c, 951-961, 981-991, 1021-1032; Act of May 19, 1949, 63 Stat. 70; Act of Aug. 19, 1950, 64 Stat. 467; Act of July 1, 1954, 68 Stat. 376; Act of Aug. 8, 1956, 70 Stat. 1119; Act of Aug. 1, 1958, 72 Stat. 479; Act of Aug. 12, 1958, 72 Stat. 563; Acts of Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1710; Act of Sept. 16, 1959, 73 Stat. 563; Act of July 5, 1960, 74 Stat. 314; Act of Oct. 15, 1962, 76 Stat. 923; Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 448 459 459 656 692 662 2. Program administration. Total....... Federal aid for commercial fisheries research and development: 1. Aid to States.. 1,104 1.151 1,121 6. Columbia River Fishery facilities.. 7. Fishery resources disaster aid.. 2,120 2,271 400 2,383 THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LIBRARIES 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1963, $2,896 thousand (1964 adjustment, -$55 thousand); 1964, $3,355 thousand; 1965, $3,355 thousand; 1966, $3,355 thousand. 1. Management.-This activity covers administration and enforcement of international agreements pertaining to fish and whales. 2. Marketing and technology.-This includes: (a) collecting and disseminating economic data on the fishing industry, including business trends and foreign trade; (b) exploring for fish and improving fishing gear and methods; (c) operation of market news offices; (d) compiling and publishing commercial fishery statistics; and (e) developing and demonstrating more efficient means of handling, processing, storing, and marketing of fishery products. 3. Research.-Research is conducted: (a) on variations in abundance of important commercial food fishes and other aquatic animals; (b) on declining species and fishery resources; (c) on cultivation of aquatic animals, including shellfish; and (d) in the design of fish protective devices. 4. Research on fish migration over dams.-Investigations are conducted to determine factors influencing direction and rate of movement of anadromous fish over dams, for consideration in designing future dams. 5. Fishing vessel mortgage insurance. This activity provides for administration of the fishing vessel mortgage insurance program, which aids financing of construction of fishing vessels. 6. Columbia River fishery facilities.-This activity covers costs of operation, maintenance, and alteration of hatcheries, fish screens, and fishways for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River basin. 7. Fishery resources disaster aid.-Assistance was provided in 1965 to the fishing industry of the Great Lakes |