Unobligated balance brought forward.... New obligational authority (appropriation). 3,450 5,075 6,836 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1962, $1,339 thousand; 1963, $1,413 thousand; 1964, $2,900 thousand; 1965, $2,900 thousand. This program provides for research to develop new methods of mining, preparing, and utilizing coal, with the objective of expanding markets and increasing coal consumption. 1. Administration and contract supervision. This activity covers administration, supervision of federally sponsored contract research, and coordination and stimulation of private and public coal research. 2. Contract research.-Research is accomplished through contracts with recognized organizations-both public and private-possessing a research and development capability. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 1963 1964 actual estimate 1965 estimate 246 24 Positions other than permanent.. 4 9 13 1 Other personnel compensation.. 2 2,291 163 Total personnel compensation. 187 249 260 12 Personnel benefits.... 13 20 20 9 21 2 22 Transportation of things.-- 5 25 23 Rent, communications, and utilities. 24 Printing and reproduction.. 25 Other services__ 1.547 Services of other agencies. 3 5 6,536 12 5 47 26 Supplies and materials.. 3 5 5 3 5 Personnel Summary Total obligations.. 25 25 1 25 25 3-323 22 3 1 10.2 10.2 Average salary of ungraded positions.. $8,268 $5,867 $6,041 Average GS grade... 10.4 $6,205 Average GS salary. $10,049 $10,499 $10,916 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, [$850,000] $900,000, including not to exceed [$234,000] $234,000 for administrative and technical services, to remain available until expended. (Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1964.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Total number of permanent positions........ 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1962, $730 thousand; 1963, $796 thousand; 1964, $826 thousand; 1965, $826 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 exploration for minerals. The Government contributes up to 50% of the cost of work authorized by the contract. If the operation is successful, the contribution is subject to repayment with interest. The 80 applications expected in 1965 are estimated to produce 22 contracts having an average Government participation of $34,600. Royalties to be received during 1965 are estimated at $20,000, and will be paid into the general fund of the Treasury. 2. Administrative and technical services. This activity finances the Office of Minerals Exploration, both in the field and in Washington, D.C. In the 3 years covered by this schedule, net contract obligations for financial assistance are expected to increase 17%, from $591 thousand to $666 thousand, while the cost of administrative and technical services is expected to increase only 11%, from $212 thousand to $234 thousand. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 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. 1. Stabilization payments.-Payments are computed for lead at 75% of the difference between 142 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 141⁄2 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. 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) 31 38 Total number of permanent positions.. 33 Investments and loans.. 591 761 666 Average GS grade.. Average GS salary. 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1962. $4 thousand (1963 adjustments, $2 thousand); 1963, $1 thousand; 1964, $1 thousand; 1965, $1 thousand. 1. Coordination of oil and gas activities.-This office coordinates Federal oil and gas policies, provides advice and assistance to Federal agencies and international organizations on all phases of petroleum and gas, and serves as the principal channel of communication between the Federal Government and the petroleum, gas, petrochemical and allied industries. Studies, domestic and worldwide, are made to maintain data on adequacy of petroleum and gas supplies, to define deficient areas or elements, and to develop ways to alleviate actual or potential deficiencies. 2. Administration of oil import program.-This appropriation finances the Oil Import Administration, established March 13, 1959, pursuant to Presidential Proclamamation No. 3279, as amended. The Administration sets quotas for importers of crude oil and oil products under the mandatory quota system. 3. Oil Import Appeals Board. The Oil Import Appeals Board has been created to conduct hearings on appeals from importers who request a change in their quota or who do not qualify for a quota. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE The Service, consisting of the Office of the Commissioner, the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries, and the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, conducts research and management programs to conserve fish and wildlife resources for recreational and commercial use. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF FISH AND WILDLIFE General and special funds: New obligational authority (appropriation) ... - 374 386 393 Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders. 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are 1964, $23 thousand; 1965, $23 thousand. 1962, $55 thousand (1963 adjustments, -$14 thousand); 1963, $23 thousand; The Office of the Commissioner is responsible for general supervision and coordination of Fish and Wildlife Service activities. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 515 PROGRAM 1963 actual 1964 estimate 1963 actual 1965 estimate 11 Personnel compensation: Permanent positions. 268 2. Marketing and technology 5,341 282 Positions other than permanent. 290 3. Research.. 11.019 12,395 2 14,655 Other personnel compensation. 4. Research on fish migration over dams. 2 1,657 5. Fishing vessel mortgage insurance___ 43 Total personnel compensation.. 6. Columbia River fishery facilities.... 1,955 272 2,090 288 2,260 295 12 Personnel benefits.... 22 21 Travel and transportation.. 23 23 Rent, communications, and utilities. 9 24 Printing and reproduction.......... Construction: 16 25 Other services.. 9 5,800 10 7,900 10 Services of other agencies. 8 2. Columbia River fishery facilities____ 1,306 26 Supplies and materials.... 13 31 Equipment...- 4 6,500 1 8,500 1 FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE-Continued BUREAU OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES-Continued General and special funds-Continued MANAGEMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS OF RESOURCES-continued of other functions related thereto, as authorized by law; [$17,832,900 $20,681,000. (5 U.S.C. 183t; 15 U.S.C. 521-522; 16 U.S.C. 661-666c, 744-752, 755-759, 760a-760g, 772-772i, 776-776ƒ, 781785, 916-9161, 921, 931-939c, 951-961, 981-991, 1021-1032; Act of May 19, 1949, 63 Stat. 70; Act of Aug. 19, 1950, 64 Stat. 467; Act of July 1, 1954, 68 Stat. 876; Act of Aug. 8, 1956, 70 Stat. 1119; Act of Aug. 1, 1958, 72 Stat. 479; Act of Aug. 12, 1958, 72 Stat. 563; Acts of Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1710; Act of Sept. 16, 1959, 73 Stat. 563; Act of July 5, 1960, 74 Stat. 314; Act of Oct. 15, 1962, 76 Stat. 923; Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1964.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) A supplemental appropriation for 1964 is pending in Congress for acceleration of studies on the toxicological effects of pesticides on marine animals. 4. Research on fish migration over dams.-Investigations are conducted to determine factors influencing direction and rate of movement of anadromous fish over dams, for consideration in designing future dams. 5. Fishing vessel mortgage insurance. This activity provides for administration of the fishing vessel mortgage insurance program, which aids financing of construction of fishing vessels. 6. Columbia River fishery facilities.-This activity covers costs of operation, maintenance, and alteration of hatcheries, fish screens, and fishways under the Columbia River fishery development program. Funds for three of the above activities are supplemented from the permanent appropriation, Promote and develop fishery products and research pertaining to American fisheries, and from the special foreign currency appropriation. These supplementary amounts are as follows (in thousands of dollars): Marketing and technology. Research.. 1963 actual 1964 estimate 1965 estimate 2,092 2,136 2.136 9,709 11,969 1,667 1,497 2,686 5. Fishing vessel mortgage insurance. 1,407 48 250 42 43 2,260 Many of the programs in the marketing and technology and research activities are included in the national oceanography program. Total Bureau of Commercial Fisheries annual and permanent appropriations applied to this program are as follows: 1963, $10,019 thousand; 1964, $12,142 thousand; 1965, $14,010 thousand. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 15,854 17,824 20,681 2. Marketing and technology. This includes (a) collecting and disseminating economic data on the fishing industry, including business trends and foreign trade; (b) exploring for fish and improving fishing gear and methods; (c) operation of market news offices; (d) compiling and publishing commercial fishery statistics; and (e) developing and demonstrating more efficient means of handling, processing, storing, and marketing of fishery products. 3. Research.-Research is conducted (a) on variations in abundance of important commercial food fishes and other aquatic animals; (b) on declining species and fishery resources; (c) on cultivation of aquatic animals, including shellfish; and (d) in the design of fish protective devices. A total of $685 thousand is included for pesticides studies in 1965. Deduct quarters and subsistence charges.. Personnel Summary Total number of permanent positions.. Average salary of ungraded positions. 20,681 Total personnel compensation.. 6,796 7,750 12 Personnel benefits... 481 21 23 Rent, communications, and utilities.. Travel and transportation of persons.. 22 Transportation of things.. 529 101 483 95 25 Other services._ 26 Supplies and materials. 5.178 6,143 1,154 31 Equipment... 885 41 Grants, subsidies, and contributions.. 245 610 255 8,428 632 643 581 133 7,776 1,221 963 195 17,846 20,712 29 22 31 |