1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1961, $93 thousand; 1962, $24 thousand; 1963, $24 thousand; 1964, $24 thousand. Funds appropriated in 1956 (69 Stat. 460) will be expended in 1963 and future years on a matched fund basis with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the conservation of anthracite coal resources through flood control and anthracite mine drainage, and for the filling of voids and the sealing of abandoned coal mines, in those instances where such work is in the interest of public health and safety. No new funds are requested for 1964. Unpaid undelivered orders. Advances ---- Total selected resources.--. 1962 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS Appropriations and funds available to the Bureau of Mines may be expended for purchase of not to exceed [sixty-seven] seventy-six passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; providing transportation services in isolated areas for employees, student dependents of employees, and other pupils, and such activities may be financed under cooperative arrangements; purchase and bestowal of certificates and trophies in connection with mine rescue and first-aid work: Provided, That the Secretary is authorized to accept lands, buildings, equipment, and other contributions from public and private sources and to prosecute projects in cooperation with other agencies, Federal, State, or private: Provided further, That the Bureau of Mines is authorized, during the current fiscal year, to sell directly or through any Government agency, including corporations, any metal or mineral product that may be manufactured in pilot plants operated by the Bureau of Mines, and the proceeds of such sales shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. ALLOCATIONS RECEIVED FROM OTHER APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS Military, Army, "Military construction." Civil, Army, "General investigations." Interior: Bureau of Reclamation, "Construction and rehabilitation." Office of the Secretary, "Advances and reimbursements." Atomic Energy Commission, "Operating expenses." 3 167 174 Public enterprise funds: DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF HELIUM PROPERTIES The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts and agreements pursuant to section 3(a) (2) of the Helium Act Amendments of 1960 which shall require payments for helium in any one fiscal year in an amount not to exceed $17,500,000, in addition to amounts heretofore specified: Provided, That the Secretary is also authorized to borrow from the Treasury for payment to the helium production fund pursuant to section 12(a) of the Helium Act Amendments of 1960 to carry out the provisions of the Act and contractual obligations thereunder, including helium purchases, to remain available without fiscal year limitation, [$6,000,000 $13,000,000, in addition to amounts heretofore authorized to be borrowed. (50 U.S.C. 167; 74 Stat. 918; Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1963.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 1962 actual 1963 1964 estimate estimate This fund is used for the production, conservation, purchase, and sale of helium; location and development of helium properties and reserves; and research on the properties and uses of helium to promote its wise and effective use. Production is primarily for the Department of Defense, Atomic Energy Commission, and the National 6,271 Aeronautics and Space Administration, which reimburse 1,229 the fund for products received. Other Federal agencies 573 and non-Federal consumers also buy helium for medical, 8,073 scientific, and commercial uses. Budget program.-The Helium Act Amendments of 1960 (74 Stat. 918) provide for the conservation of helium now going to fuel markets as a noncombustible component of some natural gases. This conservation program is 38,953 being accomplished through long-term negotiated contracts with private companies to finance, construct, and operate helium extraction plants for sale of helium to the Government. 798 798 38,939 47,824 -473 47,351 26,775 Donated working capital and adjustment to prior year revenue... -36 Authorization to expend from public debt receipts... Capital transfer: Repayment of capital in vestment (-)--- -6,000 Unobligated balance carried forward (−): -3.638 Cash (operating fund).......... Authorization to expend from public Financing applied to program. 13,000 Deliveries of helium began during 1963 under 4 contracts, which obligated the initial contracting authority of $47.5 million a year. Helium recovered from fuel gases by the 5 private industry plants will be transported in a 430-mile Government pipeline system completed during 1963 to the Cliffside field near Amarillo, Tex., for storage until needed in the future. Over the 22-year life of the 4 contracts, the 5 plants are expected to deliver about 62.5 billion cubic feet of helium to the Bureau of Mines. The first of the plants began operations during late 1962, and the remainder are due for operation by March 1963. This segment of the conservation program represents about 70% of the present total program objective for helium conservation. The Government-owned helium plants at Amarillo, 29,127 Tex.; Exell, Tex.; Shiprock, N. Mex.; Otis, Kans.; and Keyes, Okla., will be operated and maintained to supply the current demand for helium. Emphasis will be placed on providing increased helium purification capacity. 3,638 56 10,000 13,500 -56 -832 -10,000 -13,500 -7,500 17,880 24,257 47,351 Research will continue to increase the common store of technical literature and knowledge of the fundamental properties of helium and helium-bearing gas mixtures, and to improve processes and methods of helium production, purification, transportation, liquefaction, storage, and utilization. The helium research program will be strengthened with more emphasis on basic research to add to the fundamental knowledge of helium. Financing the budget program.-Funds borrowed from the Treasury will be used to supplement the income received from sales of helium. Additional borrowing authority of $13 million is requested for 1964. The sales price of helium is established at a rate sufficient to cover costs of operations and to provide for future repayment. of debt, including accrued interest. 47,351 Operating results and financial condition.-Government 374 equity is estimated to be $101.4 million at the end of 1964, an increase of $49.5 million from 1962. This increase is due mainly to an increase in retained earnings, estimated at $29.2 million, which will accure during 1963 and 1964 and the estimated net borrowings during these years of 24,175 $21.5 million. The retained earnings is building up as a 855 -402 result of the favorable cost-sales price relationship existing during the early years of the conservation program. In 25,030 28,725 1963, $6 million was returned to the Treasury as repay791 ment of capital investment in accordance with section 6 of Public Law 86-777 (Helium Act Amendments of 1960). 19,000 2,765 2,775 59 Other personnel compensation... 10 8 21 153 21 Travel and transportation of persons. 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Uncompleted contracts, 1961, $3 thousand; 1962, $1,339 thousand; 1963, $2,005 thousand; 1964, $2,005 thousand. This program provides for research to develop new methods of mining, preparing, and utilizing coal. 1. Administration and contract supervision.-This activity covers departmental administration, supervision of federally sponsored research, and coordination and stimu1,959 lation of private and public coal research. 2. Contract research.-This research is accomplished by contracts with recognized coal associations, educational 2,039 institutions, and States and political subdivisions. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 22 Transportation of things.... 20 23 Rent, communications, and utilities. 19 24 Printing and reproduction.. 7 25 Other services... 226 26 Supplies and materials.. 246 31 Equipment.. 124 2,774 2,775 Other personnel compensation.. 2 General and special funds: SALARIES AND EXPENSES For expenses necessary to provide a program for the discovery of the minerals reserves of the United States, its territories and possessions, by encouraging exploration for minerals, including administration of contracts entered into prior to June 30, 1958, under section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, [$750,000 $900,000, including not to exceed [$213,600] $239,000 for administrative and technical services, to remain available until expended. (Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1963.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Total number of permanent positions..... LEAD AND ZINC STABILIZATION PROGRAM For necessary expenses to carry out a lead and zinc mining stabilization program, including payments to producers, as authorized by the Act of October 3, 1961 (75 Stat. 766), [$2,450,000] $4,625,000. (Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1963.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1961, $274 thousand: 1962, $730 thousand; 1963, $908 thousand; 1964, $908 thousand. This program provides for the discovery of the minerals. reserves of the United States, its territories, and possessions, by encouraging exploration for minerals, excluding organic fuels, by private industry. 1. Financial assistance to participants in exploration projects. This is the Government's share of the cost of the exploration for mineral commodities. The Government contributes not more than 50% of the cost. If the operation is successful the contribution is subject to repayment with interest. 2. Technical and administrative services. This provides for the technical services rendered operators in planning exploration work and administration of the exploration Unobligated balance brought forward (−). Unobligated balance carried forward.... 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1962. $0; 1963, $340 thousand; 1964, $170 thousand. 1. Stabilization payments. This program provides for stabilization payments for lead and zinc ores and concentrates in order to stabilize the mining of lead and zinc by small domestic producers. Payments are computed for lead at 75% of the difference between 14%1⁄2 cents per pound and the average market price for the month in which the sale occurred and for zinc at 55% of the difference between 14% cents per pound and the average market price for the month. The total amount of payments which may be made in each calendar year of the program is limited as are the tons of lead and zinc on which payments may be made. 2. Program administration. This activity finances the processing and certification of applications from small domestic producers, the establishment of quotas and allocations and the processing of claims for payment. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 169 12 Personnel benefits... 11 12 12 21 Travel and transportation of persons. 23 Rent, communications, and utilities. 2 24 Printing and reproduction.. 1 25 Other services.. 21 Bureau of Mines.. 28 Geological Survey. 14 24 26 Supplies and materials. 1 25 Printing and reproduction.. 23 Rent, communications, and utilities. Travel and transportation of persons. 11 Personnel compensation: Permanent positions.... 12 Personnel benefits.. 1 Other services... 31 Equipment........... 1 33 Investments and loans.. Services of other agencies.. 184 171 2 3 Grants, subsidies, and contributions.. 6,750 4,250 |