Total Government equity. 1963 actual 1964 actual 1965 1966 estimate estimate 128 6,688 6,108 6,399 6,440 6,045 5,526 6,262 6,262 1,204 204 204 1 Balances of selected resources are identified on the statement of financial condition. This fund is used for making loans to segments of the fishing industry unable to obtain commercial loans on reasonable terms for financing operations, maintenance, replacement, repair, and equipment of fishing gear and vessels, and for research into basic problems of fisheries. Loans bear interest at 5% annually and mature in not more than 10 years. Loan commitments against the fund are made on approval of the Secretary of the Interior, and referred to the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries for closing in the field and rendering loan servicing functions required (70 Stat. 1119). Authorization for this program expires on June 30, 1965. New legislation is proposed to extend the program. Budget program-Loans made.-As of September 30, 1964, a total of 1,532 applications amounting to $40.9 million had been received. Of these, 811 loans totaling $18.3 million had been approved and 387 applications amounting to $9.3 million had been declined. Administrative expenses.-These expenses include processing of loan applications, closing of loans, and collection of repayments and interest. Financing. Appropriations of $13 million provide capital for the fund. It is estimated that this program can be carried through 1966 without additional appropriations. Additional financing is provided from interest on outstanding loans. Operating results.-The existing deficit is expected to be eliminated by future interest earnings. Revenue, Expense and Retained Earnings (in thousands of dollars) 12,861 12,838 12,865 12,906 funded. Change in selected resources (advances). costs, 255 309 309 Expense. MANAGEMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS OF RESOURCES For expenses necessary for scientific and economic studies, conservation, management, investigation, protection, and utilization of sport fishery and wildlife resources, except whales, seals, and sea lions, and for the performance of other authorized functions related to such resources; operation of the industrial properties within the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (61 Stat. 770); and maintenance of the herd of long-horned cattle on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge; [$33,810,000 $34,935,000. [For an additional amount for "Management and investigations of resources", $1,050,000.] (7 U.S.C. 426, 442-5, 447-9; 16 U.S.C. 460k-460-k-4,581, 590a-590f, 590p-1, 661-6691, 670a-b, 671-6966, 697-697a, 701-711, 715-7158, 718-718h, 721-731, 741-7423, 744757, 760-760-12, 760a-760c, 760e-760g, 777-778c, 811, 851-856, 921, 931-931c, 1008, 1051-1058; 18 U.S.C. 41-44; 19 U.S.C. 1001, par. 1518; 43 U.S.C. 422h, 620g; 48 U.S.C. 248-248b; Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1965; Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1965.) Identification code Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 1964 actual 1965 1966 estimate estimate Unpaid undelivered orders...... Total selected resources. 2,721 2,979 2,979 2,979 1. Management of fishery resources.-Eighty-eight fish hatcheries are operated. The Black Bass Act regulating shipment of fish across State boundaries is administered, and administrative staffing for the development of a National Fisheries Center and Aquarium is provided. 2. Extension and training.-Technical assistance is provided to Federal, State, Indian, and other public or private entities in management of sport fishing and fish propagation; and 13 cooperative fishery units are operated at universities. 3. Fishery research. These research studies include nutrition, genetics, and diseases of fish; improved methods of fish husbandry and management of public water areas for fishing; effects of pesticides; and conservation of marine sport fishes. 4. Administration of wildlife resources.-The Bureau manages 296 wildlife refuges in the 48 contiguous States, consisting of 3.8 million acres for migratory waterfowl and 6 million acres for rare birds and mammals. This includes eight new refuges which will be put under man7,339 7,234 agement in 1966. In addition, there are 18 refuges in 883 1,011 1,011 Alaska and 1 in Hawaii totaling 19 million acres. The 2,047 2,816 2,817 Bureau also enforces the Migratory Bird Treaty and Lacey 14,286 14,402 Acts for protection of migratory birds and regulation of interstate and foreign shipments of game and conducts migratory game bird surveys. 705 1,387 10-56-1611-0-1-404 6,870 2. Extension and training.. 3. Fishery research............ 4. Administration of wildlife resources.. 12,520 5. Control of predatory animals and in jurious rodents... 2,683 2,731 6. Wildlife research. 2,381 7. Soil and moisture conservation.. 8. River basin studies.... 640 1.240 9. Pesticides registration.. 705 1,351 151 5. Control of predatory animals and injurious rodents.Predatory animals and injurious rodents are controlled on public lands. Technical assistance and supervision are provided to State and local cooperative control programs for protection against harmful animals and nuisance birds. The 1966 estimate reflects a shift in emphasis in the Federal program from direct supervision and control to technical assistance. State and local cooperator funds are expected to total $4.8 million in 1966. 6. Wildlife research.-Research is conducted on management and conservation of migratory birds and other MANAGEMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS OF RESOURCES- -continued wildlife, and on diseases, parasites and pesticides. Wildlife units are also maintained in cooperation with the Wildlife Management Institute and land-grant colleges at 18 locations to give technical training in wildlife management, conduct research, and demonstrate improved management practices. 94.0 Change in selected resources. 258 7. Soil and moisture conservation. This activity covers work on 121 national wildlife refuges in combating erosion and depletion on 10 million acres of soil. 8. River basin studies. This activity covers studies of the effects on fish and wildlife resources of water-use projects of Federal agencies and licensees. Recommendations are made for measures to protect and improve these resources. Additional funds, totaling $1.5 million in 1966, are provided for this activity from the Bureau of Reclamation and the Corps of Engineers. 9. Pesticides registration.-The Department of Agriculture refers applications for registration of pesticides to the Bureau. These are reviewed to determine the hazards to fish and wildlife. Recommendations are made regarding approval of the applications and the instructions to appear in the labels on the containers. Funds for four of the above activities are supplemented by moneys appropriated under the permanent accounts, Federal aid in fish restoration and management, Federal aid in wildlife restoration, and appropriations from national wildlife refuge receipts, as follows (in thousands of dollars): 1964 actual 1965 estimate 1966 estimate 95.0 99.0 Total number of permanent positions. Average GS grade.... Average salary of ungraded positions.. 10 Total obligations.... 1,507 279 Financing: 17 40 New obligational authority (proposed supplemental appropriation). 176 A supplemental appropriation for 1965 to cover wage board increases is anticipated for separate transmittal. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 19,300 1,878 200 Under existing legislation, 1965.—A supplemental estimate is anticipated for wage board increases. CONSTRUCTION For construction and acquisition of buildings and other facilities required in the conservation, management, investigation, protection, and utilization of sport fishery and wildlife resources, and the acquisition of lands and interests therein, [$7,016,200] $2,992,000. [For an additional amount for Construction", $1,041,600.1 (16 U.S.C. 460k-460k-4, 666, 696-696b, 715k, 760-760-8, 921, 1051-1058; 70 Stat. 668; 72 Stat. 561-562; Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1965; Supplemental Ap propriation Act, 1965.) |