The increase of $585 thousand is requested in order to handle the continually increasing number of applications for motor carrier permanent and temporary operating authorities, to improve the economic and cost data necessary to regulatory activities, and to provide a more adequate level of compliance with the provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act and related acts. 1. Regulation of carrier rates, practices, operating authorities, and finance.-This activity of the Commission consists of preparing studies and analyses of operating costs for use in rate proceedings; regulating rates; granting operating authorities; approving applications for abandonments and extensions of railroad lines, financial reorganizations, and rate agreements between carriers; reviewing proposed discontinuances of or change in the operation or service of trains and ferries; and formally issuing orders, rules, and regulations. 1964 actual 1965 estimate 1966 estimate Application for permanent operating authorities: Received during year... 5,534 5,524 5,945 Disposed of during year.. 4,854 5,598 5.974 Other motor carrier proceedings: Received during year.. 143 148 150 Disposed of during year. 137 135 150 Applications for conversion and investi For the operation and maintenance of properties under title I of the District of Columbia Alley Dwelling Act, [$37,000] $41,000: Provided, That all receipts derived from sales, leases, or other sources shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States monthly: Provided further, That so long as funds are available from appropriations for the foregoing purposes, the provisions of section 507 of the Housing Act of 1950 (Public Law 475, Eighty-first Congress), shall not be effective. (48 Stat. 930, Amended by Public Law 733, 75th Congress.) (Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION General and special funds: SALARIES AND EXPENSES For necessary expenses, as authorized by the National Capital Planning Act of 1952 (40 U.S.C. 71-71i), including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a); and uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 2131); [$665,000] $1,000,000. (78 Stat. 288; Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Identification code 31-25-0103-0-1-555 1964 actual 1965 estimate 1966 estimate Identification code 31-20-0100-0-1-555 Program by activities: 10 Operation and maintenance of properties (costs obligations) 10 Total obligations......--- -69 77 Adjustments in expired accounts. 1965 1966 estimate estimate 1,000 2. Coordinating metropolitan area planning.-The National Capital Regional Planning Council is charged with the development of an overall comprehensive regional plan and coordinates planning of the counties and cities of the metropolitan area with that for the Federal establishment in the suburbs. Its membership is composed of two representatives of the District of Columbia, and eight representatives nominated from the subregional planning agencies in Maryland and Virginia. The Council retains a professional staff, meets monthly, and operates through several committees specializing in various regional planning aspects. The Council functions as a regional coordinator and catalyst, serving as a central intelligence 1,000 organization and clearinghouse on all planning and development matters having regional significance. 1,000 69 Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 1. Planning development of the National Capital. The Planning Commission is the official planning agency for the District of Columbia, as well as for the Federal Government in the District and the National Capital region. It plans for "the orderly development and redevelopment of the National Capital and the conservation of the important natural and historic features thereof." At this time of great change in the area, it serves two basic functions: (1) it develops and maintains the long-range comprehensive plan for the District and (2) it reviews and approves, or reports on, proposed developments of District and Federal agencies. At present a comprehensive plan for 1985 is in advanced stages of preparation. In carrying out its statutory responsibilities the Commission reviews and reports on several hundred Federal and District of Columbia projects each year. In its comprehensive plan work and contract studies for the District of Columbia, the Commission is concerned in particular with: (1) the needs of the Federal establishment for adequate operating facilities; (2) the physical needs for such community facilities as schools, parks, libraries, and other local government buildings, particularly for the deprived residential areas; (3) the achievement of a balanced transportation system; (4) the protection and extension of open and green spaces and the aesthetic values of the region; (5) the conservation of existing sound residential neighborhoods and the renewal of those requiring it; and (6) special programs such as the redevelopment of Pennsylvania Avenue and landmarks preservation. The Commission membership meets monthly, serving without pay, and provides policy guidance for and basic coordination between many development programs of District and Federal agencies. It relies on the technical work of its staff and special experts to analyze projects and programs, and to carry out its policies. The Commission inherits a long tradition of efforts to make Washington the fine city it is today, and is vitally concerned about its future as a great National Capital city. Total personnel compensation.. Total direct program costs, funded.... 25.1 Other services (costs). Total costs... 94.0 Change in selected resources.. Total number of permanent positions... Full-time equivalent of other positions. Average salary of ungraded positions.. [LAND ACQUISITION, NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK, PARKWAY, AND PLAYGROUND SYSTEM] [For necessary expenses for the National Capital Planning Commission for acquisition of land within the District of Columbia for the park, parkway, and playground system of the National Capital, as authorized by section 2 of the Act of June 6, 1924 (43 Stat. 463), $550,000, to be immediately available: Provided, That of such amount $50,000 shall be available only for the purpose of making relocation payments comparable to those provided for in title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended (42 U.S.C. 14501464).] (78 Stat. 288; Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1965.) 419 500 11.3 Positions other than permanent.. persons.. 25.1 Other services... 25.2 Services of other agencies. 26.0 Supplies and materials. 56 27 113 4 16 8 NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION-Continued General and special funds-Continued [LAND ACQUISITION, NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK, Parkway, and PlaygrounD SYSTEM]-Continued 1 Capper-Cramton Act, May 29, 1930. as amended (46 Stat. 482). The National Capital Planning Commission acquires land for the comprehensive development of the park, parkway, and playground system in the District of Colum bia and its environs. 1. George Washington Memorial Parkway.-Land is acquired along both shores of the Potomac River, above and below Washington from Great Falls to Mount Vernon. One-half the cost is borne by the local jurisdictions. 2. Stream valley parks.-Land is acquired by public bodies with the aid of a one-third contribution from the National Capital Planning Commission. 3. Park, parkway, and playground system in the District of Columbia.-Land is also acquired in the District of Columbia, with all expenditures being repaid over a period of years to the United States by the District of Columbia. Acquisitions are part of the Commission's comprehensive plan for the park, parkway, and playground system of the National Capital. Funds were provided in 1965 for the acquisition of land to provide a park-like setting for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 4. Relocation payments.-Funds were provided in 1965 for relocation payments to business to be displaced by for the Performing Arts. land acquisitions adjacent to the John F. Kennedy Center Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) [For necessary expenses for the National Capital Planning Commission for acquisition of land for the site of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as authorized by the John F. Kennedy Center Act (72 Stat. 1698), as amended, $2,175,000, to be immediately available: Provided, That of such amount $175,000 shall be available only for the purpose of making relocation payments comparable to those provided for in title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1450-1464).] (78 Stat. 288; Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Identification code 31-25-0102-0-1-704 Program by activities: 74 Obligated balance, end of year.. -191 -196 -236 1. Land for the site of the John F. Ken 77 Adjustments in expired accounts.. -21 nedy Center for the Performing Arts.. 2. Relocation payments.--- 1 Includes capital outlay as follows: 1964, $7 thousand: 1965, $2 thousand; 1966 $1 thousand. Excludes adjustment of prior year costs of $29 thousand. Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1963, $368 thousand: (1964 adjustments, -$50 thousand); 19641 $144 thousand; 1965, $109 thousand; 1966, $109 thousand. The Agency is responsible for preparing a comprehensive transit development program for the National Capital region. A report containing recommendations on finance and organization was submitted to the President in 1962, and modifications of the Agency's proposal were considered by the 88th Congress. Certain additional revisions have been made by the Agency and will be submitted for consideration by the 89th Congress. The Agency proposes a continuing program for the construction of a regional highway system and a 7-year program for the construction of a high-speed rapid transit system. The Agency is working with governing and planning bodies in the District of Columbia and other jurisdictions in the National Capital region to finalize routes and reserve rights-of-way and station sites. Work is also progressing on a more refined construction schedule. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) Identification code NATIONAL CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY 31-30-0100-0-1-555 General and special funds: SALARIES AND EXPENSES For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of title II of the Act of July 14, 1960 (74 Stat. 537), including payment in advance for membership in societies whose publications or services are available to members only or to members at a price lower than to the general public; hire of passenger motor vehicles; and uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 2131); [$500,000 to be derived by transfer from the appropriation for "Land acquisition and construction"] $490,000. (Department of Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Identification code 31-30-0100-0-1-555 1964 1965 1966 actual estimate estimate 1964 1965 1966 actual estimate estimate 500 500 490 |