This appropriation provides financing, as authorized by the American-Mexican Chamizal Convention Act of 1964, for compliance with the Chamizal Convention between the United States and Mexico. The Convention provides for the relocation of the Rio Grande channel in the El Paso-Juarez sector; the establishment of the centerline of the new channel as the international boundary; and the transfer of lands between Mexico and the United States. These actions will require relocation of public facilities, and acquisition of land and improvements for relocations and for transfer to Mexico. AMERICAN SECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS For expenses necessary to enable the President to perform the obligations of the United States pursuant to treaties between the United States and Great Britain, in respect to Canada, signed January 11, 1909 (36 Stat. 2448), and February 24, 1925 (44 Stat. 2102), the treaty between the United States and Canada, signed February 27, 1950, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a); hire of passenger motor vehicles; [$460,000 $530,000, to be disbursed under the direction of the Secretary of State, and to be available also for additional expenses of the American Sections, International Commissions, as hereinafter set forth: International Joint Commission, United States and Canada, the salary of one Commissioner on the part of the United States who shall serve at the pleasure of the President (the other Commissioners to serve in that capacity without compensation therefor); salaries of clerks and other employees appointed by the Commissioners on the part of the United States with the approval solely of the Secretary of State; travel expenses and compensation of witnesses in attending hearings of the Commission at such places in the United States and Canada as the Commission or the American Commissioners shall determine to be necessary; and special and technical investigations in connection with matters falling within the Commission's jurisdiction: Provided, That transfers of funds may be made to other agencies of the Government for the performance of work for which this appropriation is made. International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada, the completion of such remaining work as may be required under the award of the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal and the existing treaties between the United States and Great Britain; commutation of subsistence to employees while on field duty, not to exceed $8 per day each (but not to exceed $5 per day each when a member of a field party and subsisting in camp); hire of freight and passenger motor vehicles from temporary field employees; and payment for timber necessarily cut in keeping the boundary line clear. (Department of State Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 2. International Joint Commission.-This Commission studies United States-Canadian border matters, such as investigation of water and smoke pollution in conjunction with the Public Health Service, and gathering stream flow data in cooperation with the Geological Survey. It also acts to insure appropriate apportionment of international waters and, upon referral, investigates and makes recommendations for remedial action. The increase in 1966 is mainly for additional water pollution studies. Obligations are distributed as follows: State.... Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service. Interior, Geological Survey. 1964 actual Personnel Summary DEPARTMENT OF STATE Total number of permanent positions.. tary of State, equivalent to GS grades... Average salary, grades established by the Secretary of State, equivalent to GS grades..... ALLOCATION ACCOUNTS Total number of permanent positions.. Average GS salary. 103 22 125 23 15 3 1 11 189 38 5 1 44 7 141 7 17 230 419 1965 1966 estimate estimate 128 18 1 147 210 54 10 INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary to enable the United States to meet its obligations in connection with participation in international fisheries commissions pursuant to treaties or conventions, and implementing Acts of Congress, [$2,025,000] $2,300,000: Provided, That the United States share of such expenses may be advanced to the respective commissions. (Department of State Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 11 3 13 8.0 $8,042 215 161 These funds are used for payment of the U.S. share of the expenses of eight international fisheries commissions. 154 The commissions either conduct, or plan and coordinate, studies to determine measures necessary for the tion and expansion of the productivity of fishery stocks. In addition, the Halibut and Salmon Commissions regu preserva late the fisheries under their jurisdiction; the Great Lakes Commission carries on a program of lamprey control; and all the commissions are authorized to recommend conservation measures to the several member governments. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 7 12 1,985 2,013 25 1,106 2 12 2,300 2,300 2,300 297 -397 2,200 1966 1964 1965 actual estimate estimate 12 2,288 1,992 2,025 2,300 General and special funds: MUTUAL EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE ACTIVITIES For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary to enable the Secretary of State to carry out the functions of the Department of State under the provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (75 Stat. 527) and the Act of August 9, 1939 (22 U.S.C. 501), including expenses authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U.S.C. 801-1158); expenses of the National Commission on Education, Scientific, and Cultural Cooperation as authorized by sections 3, 5, and 6 of the Act of July 30, 1946 (22 U.S.C. 2870, 287q, 287r); hire of passenger motor vehicles; not to exceed $18,000 for representation expenses; not to exceed $1,000 for official entertainment within the United States; services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a); and advance of funds notwithstanding section 3648 of the Revised Statutes, as amended; [$45,000,000 $55,250,000, Relation of obligations to expenditures: 71 Total obligations (affecting expenditures).. 72 Obligated balance, start of year....... 74 Obligated balance, end of year.. 77 Adjustments in expired accounts. 90 Expenditures.... 28,624 314 2,325 2,497 414 6,264 2,148 42,586 38 42,624 42,625 -1 42,624 1965 estimate 30,401 137 2,466 2,500 467 6,669 2,358 44,998 699 45,000 1966 estimate 38,425 1,082 3,173 2,732 482 6,815 2,541 55,250 44,998 55,250 55,250 -2 44,998 55,250 This appropriation provides for the educational and cultural exchange program of the Department of State and for expenses of the National Commission on Educational, Scientific and Cultural Cooperation. In 1966, the Department plans to (1) strengthen exchange of persons programs by providing for travel of dependents of certain American grantees and by providing assistance to foreign students not sponsored by the U.S. Government; (2) provide support for educational and cultural projects, including the promotion of American studies abroad; (3) continue assistance to Americansponsored schools abroad; and (4) assist U.S. cultural presentations abroad. A large proportion of the total funds expended are in foreign currencies owed to or owned by the U.S. Government. Total obligations and funds for these activities, including those from Special foreign currency program and from other sources, such as con programs, special educational development programs between American and foreign universities, and the establishment and support of workshops (seminars) and university chairs of American studies abroad. Beginning in 1963, new obligational authority needs for these programs have been financed from the Mutual educational and cultural exchange activities appropriation. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) Identification code 14-20-1135-0-1-153 DEPARTMENT OF STATE 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions............. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions..... 99.0 Total obligations... 1964 actual year..... 24 Unobligated balance available, end of year. 40 New obligational authority (appropriation). 8,129 CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE BETWEEN EAST AND WEST Relation of obligations to expenditures: 71 Total obligations (affecting expenditures) – – 72 Obligated balance, start of year.. 74 Obligated balance, end of year... 90 Expenditures... 475 8,604 To enable the Secretary of State to provide for carrying out the provisions of the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West Act of 1960, by grant to any appropriate agency of the State of Hawaii, [$5,300,000] $6,250,000: Provided, That none of the funds appropriated herein shall be used to pay any part of the salary, or to enter into any contract providing for the payment thereof, to any individual whose aggregate salary from any and all sources is in excess of [$20,000 per annum.] the highest rate authorized in the General Schedule of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended. (Department of State Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 1964 actual 5,075 1965 estimate 25 6,919 5,100 6,919 1,762 1,840 3,313 3,485 1965 1966 estimate estimate 1966 estimate 5,325 -25 5,300 2,000 4,000 250 6,250 6,250 5,075 5,325 6,250 6,274 7,121 7,346 -7,121 -7,346 -8,096 4,228 5,100 5,500 The establishment and operation of a Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West to promote better relations and understanding between the United States and the nations of Asia and the Pacific is being carried out through grants to the University of Hawaii. The University operates the Center, constructs needed buildings, and provides grants, fellowships, and scholarships to qualified persons to engage in study or training at the Center. |
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