ADDITIONS-continued

Improved lighting, office areas, both buildings..

The amount requested under this allotment, which is the same as allowed for 1968, is needed to assure the uninterrupted continuance of the lighting improvement program started in 1964. With funds available through 1967, obsolete and inadequate lighting fixtures in the following principal areas have been replaced: Perimeter office areas, 1st and 2nd floors, Annex; offices and reading rooms, ground floor, main building; and several smaller spaces where an urgent need existed. The allotment allowed for fiscal 1968 is being used to improve the lighting on the entire annex 3d floor, which includes the manuscript reading room.

More, however, remains to be done. Improvements are needed in office areas on the ground floor, annex, and on the 1st floor, main building, to cite but 2 examples. To attain the primary objectives of this program, which are to raise the foot-candles in offices and certain reading rooms from a low of 8 in some places to at least 75, the minimum requirement for library work, and to improve the quality of the lighting by use of modern, efficient fixtures, it is estimated that $150,000 will be needed to complete the program-$50,000 per year for fiscal years 1969, 1970 and 1971. Resurfacing west driveway and east parking lot, main building----

The driveway to the west ground floor entrance, main building, was last resurfaced in 1952, while the parking lot at the east side of the main building was done in 1956. Due to cracks, pits and other defects, both areas need to be resurfaced again. Also, resurfacing of the east parking lot is expected to correct leaks through the ceiling into the cafeteria below. Both areas are heavily used, with the east parking lot being especially subject to heavy use as this space serves as the loading and unloading zone for trucks making deliveries and pickups at the mail and receiving rooms which abut the parking lot.

Replacement of wooden walkway, main building roof.......

This item is requested to replace a wooden walkway on the roof of the main building, west front, which leads from an access door in the roof to the flagpole and 2 elevator machine rooms on the roof. The walkway is in constant use by the guards, who attend to the raising and lowering of the flag, by elevator mechanics for access to the elevator machine rooms, and for other purposes, such as roof inspections. The walkway is considered a safety hazard due to faulty decking, which cannot be properly protected under ice and snow conditions, and inadequate handrails. Since it is constructed of wood and exposed to various weather conditions, it is also a maintenance problem.

It is proposed to replace the walkway with a metal one, suitably designed to eliminate the hazards and defects of the present one. Improved lighting, grounds surrounding main building---

The lighting on the grounds, consisting of 28 standards about 70 years old, do not provide adequate illumination to afford proper protection under present-day conditions. In addition, many of the standards are badly corroded after nearly 70 years of exposure to the weather, they are inadequately wired, and the lanterns on top of the standards are no longer weather-proof, which results in frequent and abnormal lamp failures. It is proposed to increase the number of lamp standards from 28 to 40, equip them all with efficient fixtures, and recondition existing standards where possible or replace those beyond effective repair. New standards would be skillfully executed reproductions of the original design. Materials handling and cleaning equipment_-_

In order to provide more efficient cleaning services in both buildings, the following items of equipment are requested: (a) 2 battery-operated power sweepers, one for each building, for large open spaces, such as cellars, the pedestrian tunnel, and corridors ($2,500); (b) 4 medium-sized vacuum cleaners, 4 medium-sized floor polishers, and twelve mop carts, all to replace old, wornout equipment now beyond economical repair. ($1,500).

Total estimate for 1969.

$50,000

10,000

14,000

60,000

4,000

+187, 700

985, 000

Mr. ANDREWS. I believe the items on pages 135, 136, and 137 down to the last item on page 138 more or less speak for themselves. They involve either a deletion of nonrecurring items provided in the 1968 bill or the so-called mandatory items similar to those we have encountered in earlier appropriations. Suppose you begin with the last item on page 138.

INCREASE FOR SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

Mr. HENLOCK. That is an increase in the annual allotment for supplies and materials from $35,000 to $42,500. The costs are constantly mounting under that particular item. In 1965 the expenditures for supplies and materials were $35,000; in 1966 they were $36,000: and in 1967 actually $40,500. So what we are attempting to do is adjust our allotment to meet actual current cost increases that have occurred in this particular item.

Mr. ANDREWS. While we are talking about the grounds, did yo ever finish the sidewalk project, Dr. Mumford?

Dr. MUMFORD. The sidewalk, yes. There is an item in here for the driveway to the west front entrance of the main building and the east parking lot.

Mr. ANDREWS. We will get to that in a minute.
Now what is the next item?

INCREASE FOR MAP CASES, ANNEX

Mr. HENLOCK. The next item is to equip part of the bookstacks with map cases in the annex. We increased the item from $11,000 to $23,000 You have been giving us annual allotments for a number of years ir order to try to relieve congested conditions and also to provide a commodations for increased acquisitions of maps. According to the estimates given us, Dr. Mumford cannot operate successfully unde: the old allotment of $11,000. Perhaps he may wish to amplify or that item.

Mr. ANDREWS. All right, Dr. Mumford.

Dr. MUMFORD. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Our receipts of ir portant maps continue to increase. We weed out the duplicates ir special projects during the summer and throughout the year, b nevertheless the total number of maps to be housed does increase. Ayou can appreciate, maps are important to the Government and fr use generally.

As Mr. Henlock said, we have had an item of $11,000. This is at increase over what we have had. The program has been going on fo: a good many years.

Mr. HENLOCK. Since 1963.

Mr. ANDREWS. Haven't you had more money in this program the you are asking for in this request?

Dr. MUMFORD. Not annually.

Mr. ANDREWS. You are talking about acquisitions that have increased?

Dr. MUMFORD. Yes, they have been increasing.

Mr. ANDREWS. I would think in a library the size of the Library f Congress you have a constant demand or need for additional shel-2 and cases.

Dr. MUMFORD. That is correct, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. ANDREWs. What is the next item?

INCREASE FOR FLOOR TILE INSTALLATIONS

Mr. HENLOCK. We require floor tile for two locations, both in the annex, requested under this heading in the amount of $1,000. Every year there is an item somewhat of this nature, sometimes larger and sometimes smaller, to replace tile floor covering that has worn out. Mr. ANDREWS. I assume that will be a recurring request?

Mr. HENLOCK. Yes, sir; however, for other areas.
Mr. ANDREWS. What is the next item?

CEILING AND WALL DECORATIONS

Mr. HENLOCK. The next item is to clean and restore ceiling and wall decorations in the main building, $10,000. This item is requested to permit the continuation of a program started in 1963, which has resulted in the effective cleaning and restoration of various decorated ceiling and wall areas, primarily in the west front of the main building on the ground, first and second floors. Funds provided in 1968 will complete this work in the west-south and west-north corridors, ground floor, and those requested for 1969 would be used for other parts of the same floor. This is a continuation program.

IMPROVED LIGHTING

Mr. ANDREWS. The next item is for improved lighting of the office areas in both buildings, $50,000.

Mr. HENLOCK. Yes sir. We started a program in 1964 to improve the lighting in the offices and other areas in the two Library buildings. To date, you have given us $170,000 for that work. Much has been accomplished but the program is not completed and we are asking for $50,000 for 1969. To complete the program, we will have to ask for the same amount in the fiscal years 1970 and 1971.

That is a program that has been under the general direction of Mr. Rubel, if any further description of the work is desired.

Mr. ANDREWS. You say to date we have given you $170,000 for the improved lighting of the office areas of both buildings?

Mr. HENLOCK. Yes sir.

Mr. ANDREWS. And you are asking for $50,000 now?

Mr. HENLOCK. Yes sir.

Mr. ANDREWS. That will be a total of $220,000 if the request is granted?

Mr. HENLOCK. Yes sir.

Mr. ANDREWS. And how much will it take to complete the project? Mr. HENLOCK. Another $100,000, which would be spread over the following 2 fiscal years.

CROWDED CONDITIONS IN LIBRARY

Mr. ANDREWS. Are there any questions about this item?

Mr. YATES. Tell me about the corridors on the third floor of the Library of Congress. Are they still cluttered with offices?

whereby we have purchased the required replacement parts ourselves and installed them with our own Power Plant personnel, under the supervision of a representative of the manufacturer of the stokers. instead of doing all the work by contract, we were able to reduce the total replacement cost, thereby effecting a $35,000 saving on the whole program.

Mr. ANDREWS. The committee will adjourn until tomorrow at 1 o'clock.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1968.

Mr. ANDREWs. The committee will come to order.
EXPANSION OF FACILITIES, CAPITOL POWER PLANT
PROGRAM AND FINANCING (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)

STATUS OF UNFUNDED CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)

On page 97 of the committee print there appears a nonrecurring item of $250,000 from last year's bill for continuing the program of expanding the Capitol Power Plant facilities. I believe $135,000 of that was subsequently, in the supplemental bill in December, transferred for emergency repair work on the west-central part of the Capitel. That would have left you $115,000; is that correct?

Mr. HENLOCK. Yes, sir.

AUTHORIZED BUT UNFUNDED EXPANSION WORK

Mr. ANDREWS. Looking at the bottom of the page, at the schedule of status of unfunded contract authorization, it is indicated that at the beginning of the coming fiscal year there will be an unfunded balance of $635,000. What does that mean or what does it represent?

Mr. HENLOCK. When the project was authorized by Public Law 85-895 on September 2, 1958, the authorized limit of cost for the project was fixed at $6.5 million, and that is what we expect the total work to cost. You have funded, to date, $5,865,000, so all that the $635,000 item represents is the balance that has not been appropriated under the Authorization Act and which we believe will be eventaully required to complete the program.

Mr. ANDREWS. Basically what is the work we are talking about?

Mr. HENLOCK. Expansion of facilities at the Capitol Power Plant and its steam and refrigeration distribution systems, required by the expansion of buildings and structures and other additions on the Hill since 1958 and additional services required to serve them at the power plant.

Mr. ANDREWS. What particular work at the Power Plant?
Mr. HENLOCK. Mr. Rubel can tell you about that.

Mr. ANDREWS. Tell us briefly and expand on it in the record.

Mr. RUBEL. Generally, it included the procurement and installation of four refrigeration machines, associated pumping equipment, and cooling towers; the procurement and installation of four oil-fired boilers and associated fuel oil pumping and storage facilities; a new coal-handling installation with its associated coal car trackage; and numerous secondary items of work.

Mr. ANDREWS. Just general renovation and overhauling of the plant?

Mr. RUBEL. Installation of additional facilities, primarily attributable to the new demands for refrigeration and steam needed for cooling and heating the buildings on Capitol Hill, and for heating the Botanic Garden, Government Printing Office, and city post office. Mr. ANDREWS. And the whole thing will cost how much? Mr. RUBEL. It will eventually cost $6.5 million.

Mr. ANDREWS. And how much are you requesting be funded in the 1969 bill?

Mr. HENLOCK. Nothing.

Mr. ANDREWS. There would be an unfunded balance of $635,000? Mr. RUBEL. Yes, sir.

Mr. ANDREWS. You are not ready for that?

Mr. HENLOCK. No, sir; we do not have to ask for that appropriation this year. We probably will have to ask for it in the fiscal year 1970. (Statement furnished for the record:)

Public Law 85-895, 85th Congress, approved September 2, 1958. authorized and directed the Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the House Office Building Commission, to effect changes, improvements, and expansion in the facilities of the Capitol Power Plant and its steam and chilled-water distribusion systems, necessary to provide steam and chilled water for the Rayburn House Office Building and for other improvements and projects then underway or proposed, and authorized the appropriation of a total amount of $6.500,000 for such purpose.