OFFICE OF WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH SALARIES AND EXPENSES For expenses necessary in carrying out the provisions of the Water Resources Research Act of 1964 [(Public Law 88-379, approved July 17, 1964), including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a) when authorized by the Secretary, at rates not to exceed $75 per diem for individuals, and hire of passenger motor vehicles, $1,465,000] (78 Stat. 329), $5,890,000. (Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 400 Identification code 169 10-84-0115-0-1-401 95 Program by activities: 10 Total obligations.. 1,380 1.151 1,280 1. Assistance to States for institutes.. 2. Matching grants to institutes.. 11 Receipts and reimbursements from: Administrative budget accounts.. 21.98 Unobligated balance available, start of Change in selected resources 1. 5 10 year.... 24.98 Unobligated balance available end of year... 36 25.98 Unobligated balance lapsing New obligational authority- New obligational authority (appropriation)... Personnel Summary The objective of this program is to stimulate, sponsor, provide for, and supplement present programs for the conduct of research, investigations, experiments, and the training of scientists in the fields of water and of resources which affect water, in order to assist in assuring the Nation at all times of a supply of water sufficient in quantity and quality to meet the requirements of its expanding population. 22.0 Transportation of things.- - 25.2 Services of other agencies. 26.0 Supplies and materials. 31.0 Equipment... 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions. 99.0 Total obligations. Total number of permanent positions. 1. Assistance to States for institutes. This activity provides for specific grants to all 50 States and Puerto Rico for assistance in establishing and carrying on the work of a competent and qualified water resources research institute at one college or university in each State. The function of such institute is to conduct research, investigations, and experiments of either a basic or practical nature, or both, Average GS salary. in relation to water resources and to provide for the training of scientists through such research, investigations and experiments. States may elect to use their grants in support of regional institutes in which several States participate. A supplemental appropriation is anticipated for 1965 to provide for grants to States for institutes, and for administration. 2. Matching grants to institutes.-This activity provides for grants to match, on a dollar for dollar basis, funds made available to institutes by States or other non-Federal sources to meet the necessary expenses of specific water resources research projects which could not otherwise be undertaken. 3. Administration. This activity provides for the administration of the Water Resources Research Act including the prescribing of rules and regulations; review and appraisal of institute programs and research proposals, making of allotments, contracts, and grants; establishment and maintenance of cooperation and coordination among the centers and between the centers and Federal and other organizations concerned with water resources. Title II of the Water Resources Research Act authorizes grants, contracts or other arrangements with educational institutions (other than those establishing institutes under title I of the Water Resources Research Act), private foundations, or other institutions; with private firms and individuals; and with local State and Federal Government agencies, to undertake research into any aspects of water Proposed for separate transmittal: SALARIES AND EXPENSES Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Identification code Program by activities: 1. Assistance to States for institutes.. 2,765 10 Total obligations....... 2,825 activities: Cash transactions: 93 94 Gross expenditures. 6.247 3,209 993 -5,922 -5,300 -992 Applicable receipts. 1 Balances of selected resources are identified in the statement of financial condition. During 1965 the Virgin Islands Corporation will sell its water and power facilities and its sugar growing and manufacturing properties. The water and power facilities will be sold to the Government of the Virgin Islands for $6.5 million on terms of a $500 thousand downpayment with the remainder payable over 20 years at 44% interest. The sugar properties will be sold to private enterprise for $3.8 million. The Corporation is also in the process of disposing of properties on St. Thomas which it has managed for the Department of Defense. In 1966 the Corporation will liquidate its remaining activities. An analysis of the deficit account is as follows (in thousands of dollars): Change in selected resources 220 -1,938 555 162 319 997 560 19 31 Accumulated contribution for impairment of capital.... Total capital outlay, obligations... 1,047 507 |