750-100-65- -60 (c) Support is provided for (1) projects directed toward the improvement of elementary, secondary school, and college science and mathematics course materials; and (2) supplementary programs to stimulate interest in and secure improvement of training in the sciences at secondary school and college levels. 3. Institutional science programs.-Grants are made to assist in the development and improvement of the science programs of institutions of higher learning, including matching grants for the construction, renovation and equipping of research laboratories and comprehensive grants to assist developing institutions which have the potential for achieving a higher level of excellence in the sciences and engineering. 4. Science information services.-Support is provided for the collection, translation and dissemination of information on the results of research and for the development of improved methods for the exchange of scientific information. The Foundation also has responsibility for the funding and the management of the Science Information Exchange. 5. Studies of national resources for science and technology. This activity supports surveys and analytical studies of research and development within the various sectors of the economy and the current and projected status of scientific manpower and other resources related to the conduct of scientific activities. These studies pro 12.0 24.0 25.2 99.0 Personnel compensation: Positions other than permanent.... Total obligations, National Science Foundation... ALLOCATION ACCOUNTS Personnel compensation: Total personnel compensation.... Personnel benefits.. Printing and reproduction.. Services of other agencies.. Total obligations, allocation accounts.. Total obligations.. Obligations are distributed as follows: Personnel Summary NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Total number of permanent positions. Average GS grade.. ALLOCATION TO LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Total number of permanent positions.. Average GS grade.. 1964 actual 7,908 498 23 8,518 597 673 48 8380 89 429 244 29,490 6,079 47,175 6,150 129 82 307,954 358,776 215 15 28 1 259 354,584 258 1 354,325 943 54 909 8.6 $8,649 38 36 5.5 $5,609 124 169 202 13 354,325 424,198 1965 1966 estimate estimate 8,822 594 26 103 9,545 634 832 50 525 300 The Delaware River Basin Commission was created by compact among the States of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Federal Government to enable them to participate jointly in the development of water and related resources of the region drained by the Delaware River and its tributaries. This appropriation provides for the expenses of the U.S. Commissioner and staff. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) Relation of obligations to expenditures: 71 Total obligations (affecting expenditures) -90 Expenditures.... 1964 actual 1964 actual 2 10.0 $8,965 117 117 36 3 -3 117 117 36 38 36 29 1965 1966 estimate estimate 1965 1966 estimate estimate 92 2 2 11.0 $9,535 CONTRIBUTION TO DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION For payment of the United States share of the current expenses 92 44 3 -3 39 5 34 92 39 5 1965 1966 estimate estimate 96 96 This appropriation provides for the Federal share of the annual expenses of the Commission. The compact provides that the amount required to balance the Commission's current expense budget shall be apportioned 44 equitably among the signatory parties by unanimous vote of the Commission. The amount recommended for the Federal contribution is approximately 24% of the Commission's net annual expense budget for 1966. 44 3 -3 44 96 96 34 4 1 2 2 44 Contribution to the Commission.-The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin was created by compact among the four States in the basin, the District of Columbia, and the Federal Government to abate water $9.535 pollution. 11.0 This appropriation represents the Federal Government's pro rata share of the general expenses of the Commission. The Commission also receives financial assistance from the Public Health Service under the program of grants for water pollution control activities. 1966 estimate PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON General and special funds: PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON LABOR-MANAGEMENT POLICY 5 For necessary expenses of the President's Advisory Committee on Labor-Management Policy, established by Executive Order 10918 of February 16, 1961, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a), but at rates for individuals not to exceed $100 per diem, and $30 per diem in lieu of subsistence for members of the Committee while away from their homes or regular places of business, $150,000. (Treasury, Post Office, and Executive Office Appropriation Act, 1965.) 5 5 5 35 3 36 12.2 $13,045 1965 1966 estimate estimate 13,834 16,558 13,834 16,558 13,834 16,558 13,834 16,558 Railroad workers entering military service may have such service credited toward benefits under the railroad retirement system under certain conditions. This appropriation of $16,558 thousand is requested to pay the second of 10 yearly installments on the amount due the Railroad retirement account for creditable military service for the period through June 30, 1963. RAILROAD RETIREMENT AMENDMENTS, 1966 Under proposed legislation, 1966.—Legislation will be proposed to provide an increase in cash benefits to certain railroad beneficiaries and to provide hospital and related health service benefits proposed under the Social Security system to all railroad beneficiaries. Schedules reflecting this proposal are contained in the trust fund section, part II. LIMITATION ON SALARIES AND EXPENSES (Trust fund) For expenses necessary for the Railroad Retirement Board, [$10,500,000], including the purchase (for replacement only and at a cost not to exceed $3,000) of one passenger motor vehicle, $10,650,000 to be derived from the railroad retirement account. (45 U.S.C. 228a-r; Department of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriation Act, 1965.) The Board provides to eligible railroad workers annuities for and disability, and benefits for survivors, financed age jointly by employee-employer taxes. The administrative expenses of the Board in the operation of this program are financed from a portion of these taxes. 1. Maintenance of earnings accounts.-Eligibility for retirement and the amount of benefits paid are based on individual records of earnings and the workload fluctuates according to such factors as level of employment, and rate of turnover in the railroad industry. Accounts posted were 990,000 in 1964 and are estimated at 970,000 in 1965 and 960,000 in 1966. The costs are shared on a measured basis with the railroad unemployment insurance program. 2. Processing claims.-Applications for annuities and benefits are adjudicated and certified for initial payment. Claims processed were 169,000 in 1964 and are estimated at 168,000 in 1965 and 167,000 in 1966. 3. Maintenance of beneficiary rolls.-Benefit payments must be authorized each month for those persons on the rolls who continue to remain eligible. The number of monthly benefit payments will increase from 10,400,000 in 1964 to an estimated 10,600,000 and 10,800,000 in 1965 and 1966. The number of persons on the rolls receiving monthly benefit payments will increase from 883,000 at the end of 1964 to an estimated 895,000 and 907,000 at the end of 1965 and 1966. 4. Hearings and appeals.-Individuals whose claims for annuities or benefits are disallowed or who dispute the award have the right of appeal. Appeals dispositions were 246 in 1964 and are estimated at 225 in 1965 and 1966. 5. Actuarial services.-Actuarial studies and estimates of the assets and liabilities of the Railroad retirement account are required by law. 6. Administration.-The cost of administration is shared between the retirement and the railroad unemployment insurance programs on a measured basis. |
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