Studies to improve administrative procedures.-The Conference was authorized on a permanent basis in 1964 to assist the President, the Congress, the administrative agencies, and executive departments in improving existing administrative procedures. It is responsible for conducting studies of the efficiency, adequacy, and fairness of procedures by which Federal administrative agencies and executive departments determine the rights, privileges, and obligations of private persons dealing with agencies of the Federal Government. The Chairman is required, on behalf of the Conference, to transmit to the President and the Congress an annual report and such interim reports as he deems desirable. A supplemental appropriation for 1965 is anticipated for separate transmittal. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 90 Under existing legislation, 1965.—A supplemental appropriation is proposed to establish the Conference which was authorized by enactment of the Administrative Conference Act of 1964. ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS General and special funds: SALARIES AND EXPENSES 1 Includes capital outlay as follows: 1964, $2 thousand; 1965, $1 thousand; 1966, $1 thousand. Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1963, $44 thousand (1964 adjustments, $5 thousand): 1964, $54 thousand; 1965, $10 thousand; 1966, $10 thousand. This appropriation provides for continued attention by the Commission to interrelations of Federal, State, and local governments. Representatives of Federal, State, and local governments are brought together for consideration of common problems. The administration and coordination of Federal grant and other programs requiring intergovernmental cooperation are examined and emerging problems of Federal-State-local relations are identified and explored. Proposed Federal and State legislative and administrative programs are developed to coordinate taxes at all levels in order to reduce tax overlapping and simplify the tax structure, and to reduce taxpayer-compliance costs and costs of tax administration. Technical assistance is provided in the review of proposed legislation to determine its overall effect in the Federal system, and the most desirable allocations of governmental functions, responsibilities, and revenue among the several levels of government are recommended. Recommendations growing out of the Commission's work are submitted, as appropriate, to the executive or legislative branches of Federal, State, and local governObject Classification (in thousands of dollars) ments. 10 Project on economic growth and employment opportunities (costs-obligations).. Financing: 11 Receipts and reimbursements from: Administrative budget accounts. New obligational authority. 32 -32 22 32 70 Receipts and other offsets (items 11-17)... -32 [ALASKA TEMPORARY CLAIMS COMMISSION] [SALARIES AND EXPENSES] [For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of section 46 of the Alaska Omnibus Act (73 Stat. 152-153), including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a), $33,000.] (Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1965.) 44 Proposed supplemental due to civilian pay 14 44 50 Relation of obligations to expenditures: 71 72 Obligated balance, start of year.... 235 378 2,148 220 74 Obligated balance, end of year.. Adjustments in expired accounts. 18 40 Appropriation................ The Alaska Omnibus Act (Public Law 86-70), approved June 25, 1959, authorized the President to appoint a temporary commission to settle any disputes arising between the United States and the State of Alaska concerning the conveyance of property. A dispute arose concerning certain property controlled by the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior and the Commission was established on March 5, 1964, by Executive Order No. 11144. Funds were appropriated for 1965 to cover Commission expenses. The Commission has completed 77 its determinations and has advised the interested parties regarding details of the final settlement, and these are in process of being carried out. AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION General and special funds: SALARIES AND EXPENSES For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, of the American Battle Monuments Commission, including the acquisition of land or interest in land in foreign countries; purchase and repair of uniforms for caretakers of national cemeteries and monuments outside of the United States and its territories and possessions; not to exceed [$66,000] $107,000 for expenses of travel; rent of office and garage space in foreign countries; purchase (one for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; and insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries when required by law of such countries; [$1,800,000 $2,148,000: Provided, That where station allowance has been authorized by the Department of the Army for officers of the Army serving the Army at certain foreign stations, the same allowance shall be authorized for officers of the Armed Forces assigned to the Commission while serving at the same foreign stations, and this appropriation is hereby made available for the payment of such allowance: Provided further, That when traveling on business of the Commission, officers of the Armed Forces serving as members or as secretary of the Commission may be reimbursed for expenses as provided for civilian members of the Commission: Provided further, That the Commission shall reimburse other Government agencies, 'including the Armed Forces, for salary, pay, and allowances of personnel assigned to it. The American Battle Monuments Commission maintains the World War I and World War II American military cemeteries in foreign countries and the memorials in the war areas commemorating the participation of the American armed forces. There are 11 memorials and 8 cemeteries, each with a memorial chapel, at World War I sites, and 14 cemeteries and memorials at World War II sites. Interred in these cemeteries are the remains of 124,079 service men and women, and an additional 91,419 missing and unidentified are commemorated by the inscribing of their names upon the walls of these and other memorials erected by the Commission in the United States and at Honolulu. In addition, the Commission maintains the U.S. National Cemetery, Mexico City, Mexico. Each year large numbers of American tourists and local citizens 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders 1963, $126 thousand; 1964, $26 Appropri ation re quired to complete CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD General and special funds: SALARIES AND EXPENSES For necessary expenses of the Civil Aeronautics Board, including employment of temporary guards on a contract or fee basis; not to exceed $1,000 for official reception and representation expenses; hire, operation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft; hire of passenger motor vehicles; [and] services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a), at rates for individuals not to exceed $100 per diem; [$10,607,500] and uniforms, or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 2131); $11,300,000. (49 U.S.C. 13011325, 1371-1386, 1422, 1429, 1441-1510, 1581-1542; 15 U.S.C. 21; 71 Stat. 629; Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) The Board regulates the economic aspects of air carrier operations, both domestic and international; investigates aircraft accidents; participates in the development of international air transportation; and participates in the development of safety rules and standards. The increase proposed for 1966 is for increased accident investigation costs. 1. Economic regulation. This includes granting certificates of public convenience and necessity; prescribing or approving rates and rate practices of air carriers; fixing mail rate compensation; preventing unfair competition; approving business relationships between air carriers; and adjudicating complaints alleging violations of civil air regulations. 2. Safety activities.-These consist of investigating and determining the probable cause of civil aircraft accidents, investigating potential hazards, and recommending preventive measures to avoid accidents in the future. 3. Board adjudication, executive and legal staff activities.This includes the adjudicatory, program planning, and top policy and decision making functions of the Board; legal advice and assistance on all aspects of economic, regulatory, and safety activities; preparation of opinions; and handling litigation. SELECTED WORKLOAD DATA 1964 actual 1965 estimate 1966 estimate Route cases and related matters completed: 3. Board adjudication, executive and legal staff activities. Formal hearing cases. 4. Administrative services activities.... Total program costs, funded 1. 10,139 Change in selected 11,097 -1 11.096 11,300 essed... 1,773 75 |