and radio astronomy and the atmospheric sciences are budgeted in this category. 2. Science education programs.-The budget provides for a wide range of programs to strengthen the training and development of scientific manpower including the following: (a) Fellowships for academic-year study are awarded to graduate science students, college science faculty and foreign senior scientists. Traineeships are awarded for graduate education in engineering, mathematics, and the physical, life and social sciences. Summer study programs for graduate teaching assistants are also supported. FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS FOR ADVANCED STUDY IN 4,145 23.0 Rent, communications, and utilities.. 429 525 597 25.1 Other services.. 8,810 25.2 Services of other agencies. 26.0 Supplies and materials.. Permanent positions.. 202 139 Number of participants... 41,847 42,613 41,910 45,215 (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 Total number of permanent positions. 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 Average number of all employees... Average GS salary.. 11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 13 750-100-65-60 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 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. 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) INTERSTATE COMMISSION ON THE POTOMAC RIVER BASIN General and special funds: CONTRIBUTION TO INTERSTATE COMMISSION ON THE POTOMAC RIVER BASIN To enable the Secretary of the Treasury to pay in advance to the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin the Federal contribution toward the expenses of the Commission during the current fiscal year in the administration of its business in the conservancy district established pursuant to the Act of July 11, 1940 (54 Stat. 748), $5,000. (Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriation Act, 1965.) 10 Contribution to the Commission (costs-obligations) (object class 41.0).. PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON LABOR-MANAGEMENT POLICY General and special funds: PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON LABOR-MANAGEMENT POLICY 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.) 32-10-0102-0-1-401 40 New obligational authority (appropriation).... 117 96 92 96 275 1,025 The Commission was created to study the laws and of the United States, and to determine whether and to procedures relating to administration of the public lands what extent revisions thereof may be desirable. The act which created the Commission provides that its final report will be submitted to the President and the Congress not later than December 31, 1968. A supplemental appropriation authorized $350 thousand for the remainder of 1965 to enable the Commission to begin functioning. The budget proposed for 1966 would permit hiring additional staff needed for adequate execution of the Commission's responsibilities, and makes it possible to enter into contracts and agreements with private and with other Federal and non-Federal public agencies for necessary studies and surveys. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 12.0 Personnel benefits............. 4 Identification code 23.0 Rent, communications, and utilities.. 4 32-19-13000-1-401 1964 1965 1966 actual estimate estimate 24.0 Printing and reproduction... 25.1 Other services.. 56 Personnel compensation: 26.0 Supplies and materials.. Permanent positions.. 135 31.0 Equipment.... 99.0 Total obligations.. 1 1 Positions other than permanent. 13 11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 1 Total number of permanent positions.. Full-time equivalent of other positions.. Average number of all employees.... 817 4 25.1 Other services.. 61 25.2 Services of other agencies. 10 7 26.0 Supplies and materials. Average GS grade.. Average GS salary.. 9.6 12.0 12.0 31.0 Equipment....... 28 447 39 37 1,050 Program by activities: 1964 actual 1965 1966 estimate estimate Total program costs, funded 1 10,769 10,620 10,650 Change in selected resources 2 2 Total obligations... -- 10,771 10,620 10,650 Financing: Unobligated balance lapsing.................. 294 80 Limitation.... 11,065 10,500 10,650 Proposed increase in limitation due to 200 Includes capital outlay as follows: 1964, $672 thousand; 1965, $20 thousand; 1966, $20 thousand. Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1963, $11 thousand; 1964, $13 thousand; 1965, $13 thousand; 1966, $13 thousand. for The Board provides to eligible railroad workers annuities 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 13,834 16,558 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. benefits are adjudicated and certified for initial payment. 2. Processing claims.-Applications for annuities and 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. |