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69 Stat. 141 Public Law 78 chapter 147 AN ACT Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes.June 16, 1955[[H. R. 5085](/us/bill/84/hr/5085)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1956. That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, namely:

TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary research in the utilization of saline water For expenses necessary to carry out provisions of Public Law 448, approved July 3, 1952, authorizing studies of the conversion of saline[66 Stat. 328](/us/stat/66/328).[42 USC 1951–1958](/us/usc/t42/s1951/1958). water for beneficial consumptive uses, $400,000. oil and gas division For necessary expenses to enable the Secretary to discharge his responsibilities with respect to oil and gas, including cooperation with the petroleum industry and State authorities in the production, processing, and utilization of petroleum and its products, and natural gas; and for controlling the interstate shipment of contraband oil as required by law (15 U. S. C. 715); including purchase of not to exceed[49 Stat. 30](/us/stat/49/30). two passenger motor vehicles for replacement only: $390,000. office of the solicitor For necessary expenses of the Office of the Solicitor, including purchase of three passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, $2,525,000, and in addition, not to exceed $100,000 may be reimbursed or transferred to this appropriation from other accounts available to the Department of the Interior: *Provided*, That hearing officers appointed for Indian probate work need not be appointed pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (60 Stat. 237), as amended.[5 USC 1001 note](/us/usc/t5/s1001). office of minerals mobilization For expenses necessary to enable the Secretary to discharge his responsibilities, including cooperation with the metals and minerals industry, with respect to the conservation, exploration, development, production, and utilization of mineral resources, including solid fuels, $225,000.

Bureau of Land Management management of lands and resources For expenses necessary for protection, use, improvement, development, disposal, cadastral surveying, classification, and performance of oilier functions, as authorized by law, in the management of lands and their resources under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, including $35,000 for the operation and maintenance of access roads on the revested Oregon and California Railroad grant lands, $13,450,000: *Provided*, That this appropriation may be expended on a reimbursable basis for surveys of lands other than 69 Stat. 142those under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management: *Provided further*, That, for the purposes of surveying federally controlled or intermingled lands and operation and maintenance of access roads, contributions toward the costs thereof may be accepted. construction For construction of access roads on the revested Oregon and California Railroad grant lands; acquisition of rights-of-way and of existing connecting roads adjacent to such lands; and for acquisition and construction of buildings and appurtenant facilities in Alaska; to remain available until expended, $2,300,000: *Provided*, That the amount appropriated herein for road construction shall be transferred to the Bureau of Public Roads, Department of Commerce: *Provided further*, That the amount appropriated herein for construction of access roads on the revested Oregon and California Railroad grant lands and in addition, amounts available for operation and maintenance of such access roads under the appropriation “Management of lands and resources” are hereby made a reimbursable charge against the Oregon and California land-grant fund and shall be reimbursed to the general fund in the Treasury in accordance with the provisions of the second paragraph of subsection

(b)of title II of the Act of [50 Stat. 876](/us/stat/50/876).August 28, 1937. administrative provisions Appropriations for the Bureau of Land Management shall be available for purchase of two aircraft and twenty-one passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; purchase, erection, and dismantlement of temporary structures, and alteration and maintenance of necessary buildings and appurtenant facilities to which the United States has title: *Provided*, That of appropriations herein made for the Bureau of Land Management expenditures in connection with the revested Oregon and California Railroad and reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands (other than expenditures for construction and operation and maintenance of access roads and for acquisition of rights-of-way and of existing connecting roads adjacent to such lands) shall be reimbursed from the 25 per centum referred to in section C, [50 Stat. 876](/us/stat/50/876).title II, of the Act approved August 28, 1937, of the special fund designated the “Oregon and California Land Grant Fund” and section [53 Stat. 754](/us/stat/53/754).4 of the Act approved May 24, 1939, of the special fund designated the “Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant Fund”. range improvements For construction, purchase, and maintenance of range improvements pursuant to the provisions of sections 3 and 10 of the Act of June 28, [48 Stat. 1270, 1273](/us/stat/48/1270/1273).1934, as amended (43 U. S. C. 315), sums equal to the aggregate of all moneys received, during the current fiscal year, as range improvement fees under section 3 of said Act and of 25 per centum of all moneys [43 USC 315m](/us/usc/t43/s315m).received, during the current fiscal year, under section 15 of said Act, to remain available until expended. Bureau of Indian Affairs education and welfare services For expenses necessary to provide education and welfare services for Indians, either directly or in cooperation with States and other organizations, including payment (in advance or from date of admis-69 Stat. 143sion), of care, tuition, assistance, and other expenses of Indians in boarding homes, institutions, or schools; grants and other assistance to needy Indians; maintenance of law and order, and payment of rewards for information or evidence concerning violations of law on Indian reservations or lands; and operation of Indian arts and crafts shops and museums; $41,764,995. resources management For expenses necessary for management, development, improvement, and protection of resources and appurtenant facilities under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, including payment of irrigation assessments and charges; acquisition of water rights; advances for Indian industrial and business enterprises; operation of Indian arts and crafts shops and museums; and development of Indian arts and crafts as authorized by law; $12,432,000, and in addition, $200,000 of the Revolving Fund for Loans, Bureau of Indian Affairs, shall be used in connection with administering loans to Indians. construction For construction, major repair, and improvement of irrigation and power systems, buildings, utilities, roads and trails, and other facilities; acquisition of lands and interests in lands; preparation of lands for farming; and architectural and engineering services by contract; payment to the Klamath Tribe of Indians, Oregon, as authorized by section 13c of the Act of August 13, 1954 (Public Law 587); to remain[68 Stat. 721](/us/stat/68/721).[25 USC 564*l*(c)](/us/usc/t25/s564l/c). available until expended, $(.979,003, of which not to exceed $11,647 shall be available for reimbursing the city of New Town, North Dakota, for the cost of improvements to streets and appurtenant facilities adjoining property under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and not to exceed $40,000 shall be available for assistance to the public-school district for constructing additional classroom facilities at Seligman, Arizona: *Provided*, That no part of theRestrictions. sum herein appropriated shall be used for the acquisition of land within the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming outside of the boundaries of existing Indian reservations: *Provided further*, That no part of this appropriation shall be used for the acquisition of land or water rights within the States of Nevada, Oregon, and Washington either inside or outside the boundaries of existing reservations: *Provided further*, That the Secretary is authorized to purchase, without regard to the prohibition against the acquisition of land or water rights contained herein, not to exceed fifteen acres of lands within the Klamath Indian Reservation, Oregon, required for the construction of two pumping plants and an equalizing basin for the Modoc Point Indian irrigation system and not to exceed four hundred acres of lands within the Colville Indian Reservation, Washington, required for the construction of Mill Creek Reservoir of the Nespelem Unit of the Colville Indian irrigation project: *Provided further*, That of the amount included herein for the construction of roads and trails, such part of the amount as determined by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs shall be available only for roads and trails which State and local governments agree to take over and maintain when the improvement is completed. 69 Stat. 144 road construction and maintenance (liquidation of contract authorization) For liquidation of obligations incurred pursuant to authority contained in section 6 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 73), $7,000,000, to remain available until expended. general administrative expenses For expenses necessary for the general administration of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, including such expenses in field offices, $2,600,000. relocation of the yankton sioux tribe For necessary expenses of completing the relocation of the Yankton Sioux Tribe, South Dakota, in accordance with section 8 of the Public [68 Stat. 453](/us/stat/68/453).[43 USC 1200e](/us/usc/t43/s1200e).Law Numbered 478, Eighty-third Congress, to remain available until expended, $56,500: *Provided*, That said amount shall be assessed against the costs of the Fort Randall Dam and Reservoir, Missouri River Development. administrative provisions Appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (except the revolving fund for loans) shall be available for expenses of exhibits; purchase of not to exceed one hundred and seventy-five passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, which may be used for the transportation of Indians; advance payments for service (including services which may extend beyond the current fiscal year) under contracts [49 Stat. 1458](/us/stat/49/1458).executed pursuant to the Act of June 4, 1936 (25 U. S. C. 452), and legislation terminating Federal supervision over certain Indian tribes; purchase of ice for official use of employees; and expenses required by continuing or permanent treaty provisions. tribal funds In addition to the tribal funds authorized to be expended by existing law, there is hereby appropriated $3,100,000, from tribal funds not otherwise available for expenditure for the benefit of Indians and Indian tribes, including pay and travel expenses of employees; care, tuition and other assistance to Indian children attending public and private schools (which may be paid in advance or from date of admission); purchase of land and improvements on land, title to which shall be taken in the name of the United States in trust for the tribe for which purchased; lease of lands and water rights; compensation and expenses of attorneys and other persons employed by Indian tribes under approved contracts; pay, travel and other expenses of tribal officers, councils, and committees thereof, or other tribal organizations, including mileage for use of privately owned automobiles and per diem in lieu of subsistence at rates established administratively but not to exceed those applicable to civilian employees of the Government; relief of Indians, without regard to section 7 of the Act of May 27, 1930 (46 [18 USC 4124](/us/usc/t18/s4124).Stat. 391), including cash grants; and employment of a recreational director for the Menominee Reservation and a curator for the Osage Museum, each of whom shall be appointed with the approval of the respective tribal councils and without regard to the classification laws: *Provided*, That in addition to the amount appropriated herein, tribal funds may he advanced to Indian tribes during the current fiscal year for such purposes as may be designated by the governing body of the particular tribe involved and approved by the Secretary: *Provided further*, That not to exceed $100,000 from the funds credited to the 69 Stat. 145Indians of California under the Act of May 18, 1928 (45 Stat. 602),[25 USC 651–657](/us/usc/t25/s651/657). for expenses of moving and relocating houses available to said Indians under the Act of August 2, 1954 (68 Stat. 590, 613), but not more than[68 Stat. 645](/us/stat/68/645).[42 USC 1589c](/us/usc/t42/s1589c). $300 may be expended for any one house: *Provided, however*, That no part of this appropriation or other tribal funds shall be used for the acquisition of land or water rights within the States of Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming, either inside or outside the boundaries of existing Indian reservations, if such acquisition results in the property being exempted from local taxation. Geological Survey surveys, investigations, and research For expenses necessary for the Geological Survey to perform surveys, investigations, and research covering topography, geology, and the mineral and water resources of the United States, its Territories and possessions; classify lands as to mineral character and water and power resources; give engineering supervision to power permits and Federal Power Commission licenses; enforce departmental regulations applicable to oil, gas, and other mining leases, permits, licenses, and operating contracts; publish and disseminate data relative to the foregoing activities; and the preparation of plans and specifications for a building or buildings to meet the special needs of the Geological Survey in the metropolitan area of Washington, D. C.; $26,635,000, of which $4,350,000 shall be available only for cooperation with States or municipalities for water resources investigations: *Provided*, That no part of this appropriation shall be used to pay more than one-half the cost of any topographic mapping or water resources investigations carried on in cooperation with any State or municipality. administrative provisions The amount appropriated for the Geological Survey shall be available for purchase of not to exceed seventy-seven passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard service for protection of confidential files; contracting for the furnishing of topographic maps and for the making of geophysical or other specialized surveys when it is administratively determined that such procedures are in the public interest; construction and maintenance of necessary buildings and appurtenant facilities; acquisition of lands for gaging stations; and payment of compensation and expenses of persons on the rolls of the Geological Survey appointed, as authorized by law, to represent the United States in the negotiation and administration of interstate compacts, including not to exceed $10,000 for the person appointed by the PresidentArkansas River Compact. to participate as the representative of the United States in the administration of the compact consented to by the Act of May 31, 1949 (Public Law 82): *Provided*, That notwithstanding the provisions of[63 Stat. 145](/us/stat/63/145). any other law, the President is authorized to appoint a retired officer as such representative, without prejudice to his status as a retired Army officer, and he shall receive such compensation and expenses in addition to his retired pay. 69 Stat. 146 Bureau of Mines conservation and development of mineral resources For expenses necessary for promoting the conservation, exploration, development, production, and utilization of mineral resources, including fuels, in the United States, its Territories and possessions; developing synthetics and substitutes; producing and distributing helium; and controlling fires in coal deposits; $12,893,000. health and safety For expenses necessary for promotion of health and safety in mines and in the minerals industries, as authorized by law, $5,000,000. general administrative expenses For expenses necessary for general administration of the Bureau of Mines, including such expenses in the regional offices, $970,000. administrative provisions Appropriations and funds available to the Bureau of Mines may be expended for purchase of not to exceed one hundred and twenty-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 sums made available for the current fiscal year to the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force for the acquisition of helium from the Bureau of Mines shall be transferred to the Bureau of Mines, and said sums, together with all other payments to the Bureau of Mines for helium, shall be credited to the special helium production fund, established pursuant to the Act of [43 Stat. 1111](/us/stat/43/1111).March 3, 1925, as amended (50 U. S. C. 164 (c)): *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. National Park Service management and protection For expenses necessary for the management and protection of the areas and facilities administered by the National Park Service, including protection of lands in process of condemnation; and for plans, investigations, and studies of the recreational resources (exclusive or preparation of detail plans and working drawings) and archaeological values in river basins of the United States (except the Missouri River Basin); $9,825,000. 69 Stat. 147 maintenance and rehabilitation of physical facilities For expenses necessary for the operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of roads (including furnishing special road maintenance service to defense trucking permittees on a reimbursable basis), trails, buildings, utilities, and other physical facilities essential to the operation of areas administered pursuant to law by the National Park Service, $8,950,000. construction For construction and improvement, without regard to the Act of August 24, 1912, as amended (16 U. S. C. 451), of roads, trails, parkways,[37 Stat. 460](/us/stat/37/460). buildings, utilities, and other physical facilities; and the acquisition of lands, interests therein, improvements, and water rights; to remain available until expended, $5,425,000, of which $100,000 shall beYorktown Monument. available for the completion of payments for the execution of the new figure for the Yorktown Monument, upon the completion of the figure to the satisfaction of the Secretary, and the Secretary shall release the contractor from all obligations under the contract with respect to the removal of the present damaged figure, the repair of the shaft, and the mounting of the new figure on the shaft: *Provided*, That prior to any payments made pursuant to this provision the contractor shall release the Government from any and all claims arising from the execution of the figure or any presently existing contract between said contractor and the United States Government: *Provided, further*, That the sum provided herein is in addition to the sum of $59,000 specified in contract No. I–100np–147. construction (liquidation of contract authorization) For liquidation of obligations incurred pursuant to authority contained in section 6 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 73), $19,654,300, to remain available until expended: *Provided*, That no part of this appropriation bill shall be used at any time to plan, map, build, or construct a new roadway or highway to Mammoth Cave National Park leading from United States Highway Numbered 31W between Cave City and Park City, Kentucky. general administrative expenses For expenses necessary for general administration of the National Park Service, including such expenses in the regional offices, $1,175,000. administrative provisions Appropriations for the National Park Service shall be available for the purchase of not to exceed ninety-eight passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, of which not to exceed seventeen shall be for replacing United States Park Police cruisers; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (68 Stat. 1114, D. C. Code 4–204); and the[5 USC 2131 note](/us/usc/t5/s2131). objects and purposes specified in the Act of August 8, 1953 (67 Stat. 495, 496).[43 Stat. 175](/us/stat/43/175).[16 USC 1b–d](/us/usc/t16/s1b/d). Fish and Wildlife Service management of resources For expenses necessary for conservation, management, protection, and utilization of fish and wildlife resources, and for the performance of other authorized functions related to such resources; operation of the industrial properties within the Crab Orchard National Wildlife 69 Stat. 148Refuge (61 Stat. 770); maintenance of the herd of long-horned cattle on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge; purchase or rent of land, and functions related to wildlife management in California (16 [62 Stat. 238](/us/stat/62/238).U. S. C. 695–695c); leasing and management of lands for the protection of the Florida Key deer; and not to exceed $30,000 for payment, in the discretion of the Secretary, for information or evidence concerning violations of laws administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service; $6,728,500; and in addition, there are appropriated amounts equal to 25 per centum of the proceeds colored into the Treasury during the next preceding fiscal year from the sale of sealskins and other products, for management and investigation of fish and wildlife resources of Alaska, including construction. investigations of resources For expenses necessary for scientific and economic studies and investigations respecting conservation, management, protection, and utilization of fish and wildlife resources, including related aquatic plants and products; collection, compilation, and publication of information concerning such studies and investigations; and the performance of other functions related thereto; as authorized by law; $4,187,000. construction For construction and acquisition of buildings and other facilities required in the conservation, management, protection, and utilization of fish and wildlife resources and the acquisition of lands and interests Transfer of funds.therein, $1,000,000 to remain available until expended: *Provided*, That the funds appropriated herein for the continuation of the construction of the Devils Kitchen Dam on the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge, Illinois, shall be transferred to the Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army. general administrative expenses For expenses necessary for general administration of the Fish and Wildlife Service, including such expenses in the regional offices, $760,000. administration of pribilof islands For carrying out the provisions of the Act of February 26, 1944, [58 Stat. 100](/us/stat/58/100).as amended (16 U. S. C. 631a–631q), there are appropriated amounts equal to 60 per centum of the proceeds covered into the Treasury during the next preceding fiscal year from the sale of sealskins and other products, to remain available for expenditure during the current and next succeeding fiscal years. administrative provisions Appropriations for the Fish and Wildlife Service shall be available for purchase of not to exceed one hundred and twenty-eight passenger motor vehicles, for replacement only; purchase of not to exceed four aircraft, for replacement only; publication and distribution of [34 Stat. 690](/us/stat/34/690).bulletins as authorized by law (7 U. S. C. 417); rations or commutation of rations for officers and crews of vessels at rates not to exceed $3 per man per day; repair of damage to public roads within and adjacent to reservation areas caused by operations of the Fish and Wildlife Service; options for the purchase of land at not to exceed $1 for each option; facilities incident to such public recreational uses on conservation areas as are not inconsistent with their primary purposes; and the maintenance and improvement of aquaria, buildings, and other 69 Stat. 149facilities under the jurisdiction of the Fish and Wildlife Service and to which the United States has title, and which are utilized pursuant to law in connection with management and investigation of fish and wildlife resources. Office of Territories administration of territories For expenses necessary for the administration of Territories and for the departmental administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior, including expenses of the offices of the Governors of Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, as authorized by law (48 U. S. C., secs. 61, 531, 1422, 1431a (c)); salaries of the Governor of the Virgin Islands, the Government Secretary, and the members of their immediate staffs as authorized by law (Act of July 22, 1954, Public Law 517), compensation and mileage of members of the legislatures in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin[31 Stat. 321, 153](/us/stat/31/321/153); [64 Stat. 386](/us/stat/64/386); [45 Stat. 1253](/us/stat/45/1253).[68 Stat. 497](/us/stat/68/497).[48 USC 1541 note](/us/usc/t48/s1541).[37 Stat. 516](/us/stat/37/516); [31 Stat. 146](/us/stat/31/146); [64 Stat. 391](/us/stat/64/391); [68 Stat. 497](/us/stat/68/497); [48 USC 1541 note](/us/usc/t48/s1541).[45 Stat. 1253](/us/stat/45/1253).[56 Stat. 782](/us/stat/56/782). Islands as authorized by law (48 U. S. C., secs. 87, 599, 1421d (e), 1431a

(c)and the Act of July 22, 1954 (Public Law 517)); compensation and expenses of the judiciary in American Samoa as authorized by law (48 U. S. C. 1431a (c)); care of insane as authorized by law for Alaska (48 U. S. C. 46–50): grants to American Samoa, in addition to current local revenues, for support of governmental functions; and personal services, household equipment and furnishings, and utilities necessary in the operation of the houses of the Governors of Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and American Samoa; $2,609,500: *Provided*, That the Territorial and local governments herein provided for are authorized to make purchases through the General Services Administration: *Provided further*, That appropriations available for the administration of Territories may be expended for the purchase, charter, maintenance, and operation of aircraft and surface vessels for official purposes and for commercial transportation purposes found by the Secretary to be necessary. trust territory of the pacific islands For expenses necessary for the Department of the Interior in Administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands pursuant to the Trusteeship Agreement approved by Public Law 204, Eightieth Congress, and Public Law 451, approved June 30, 1954, including the expenses of the High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; compensation and expenses of the judiciary of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; grants to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in addition to local revenues, for support of governmental functions; $4,500,000, and in addition $1,000,000 shall be transferred to this appropriation from the balance in the account of the Island Trading Company of Micronesia on December 31, 1954, of which $500,000 shall be available for the establishment of a revolving fund for loans to locally owned private trading enterprises, to continue during the fiscal year 1956: *Provided*, That all financial transactions of the Trust Territory, including such transactions of all agencies or instrumentalities established or utilized by such Trust Territory, shall be audited by the General Accounting Office in accordance with the provisions of the Budget and Accounting Act, 1921 (42 Stat. 23), as[31 USC 1](/us/usc/t31/s1). amended, and the Accounting and Auditing Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 34):[64 Stat. 834](/us/stat/64/834).[31 USC 65 note](/us/usc/t31/s65). *Provided further*, That the government of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands is authorized to make purchases through the General Services Administration: *Provided further*, That appropriations available for the Administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific 69 Stat. 150Islands may be expended for the purchase, charter, maintenance, and operation of aircraft and surface vessels for official purposes and for commercial transportation purposes found by the Secretary to be [61 Stat. 3302](/us/stat/61/3302).necessary in carrying out the provisions of article 6

(2)of the Trusteeship Agreement approved by Public Law 204, Eightieth Congress. alaska public works For an additional amount for expenses necessary for carrying out the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1949, as amended (48 U. S. C. [63 Stat. 627](/us/stat/63/627).486–486j), to remain available until June 30, 1959, $3,000,000, of which not to exceed $525,000 shall be available for administrative expenses: *Provided*, That funds previously appropriated under this head shall remain available until June 30, 1959. construction of roads, alaska For construction of roads, tramways, buildings, ferries, bridges, and trails, including surveys and plans for new road construction; acquisition of lands or interests in lands by purchase, donation, condemnation, or otherwise; and purchase of four passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, $6,300,000, to remain available until expended. operation and maintenance of roads, alaska For operation and maintenance of roads, tramways, buildings, ferries, bridges, and trails, $3,500,000. administrative provisions The total of the amounts herein appropriated for construction, operation and maintenance of roads in Alaska shall be available in one fund, except that the appropriation herein made for operation and maintenance shall be available only for the service of the current fiscal year. Not to exceed 17½ per centum of the amount herein appropriated for construction of roads in Alaska shall be available for construction work by force account, or on a hired-labor basis. construction, alaska railroad For the authorized work of the Alaska Railroad, including improvements and new construction, to remain available until expended, $4,100,000: *Provided*, That funds appropriated under this head may be transferred to the Alaska Railroad Revolving Fund for purposes of accounting and administration. alaska railroad revolving fund The Alaska Railroad Revolving Fund shall continue available until expended for the work authorized by law, including operation and maintenance of oceangoing or coastwise vessels by ownership, charter, or arrangement with other branches of the Government service, for the purpose of providing additional facilities for transportation of freight, passengers, or mail, when deemed necessary for the benefit and development of industries or travel in the area served; and payment of compensation and expenses as authorized by section 42 of [39 Stat. 750](/us/stat/39/750).the Act of September 7, 1916 (5 U. S. C. 793), to be reimbursed as therein provided: *Provided*, That no one other than the general manager of said railroad, and one assistant general manager at not to 69 Stat. 151exceed $13,000 per annum, shall be paid an annual salary out of said fund of more than $11,000. Administration, Department of the Interior salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior (referred to herein as the Secretary), including teletype rentals and service, $2,065,000. General Provisions, Department of the Interior Sec. 101. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary,Employment of aliens. aliens may be employed during the current fiscal year in the field service of the Department for periods of not more than thirty days in cases of emergency caused by fire, flood, storm, act of God, or sabotage. Sec. 102. Appropriations made in this title shall be available forEmergency reconstruction. expenditure or transfer (within each bureau or office), with the approval of the Secretary, for the emergency reconstruction, replacement or repair of buildings, utilities, or other facilities or equipment damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, storm, or other unavoidable causes: *Provided*, That no funds shall be made available under this authority until funds specifically made available to the Department of the Interior for emergencies shall have been exhausted. Sec. 103. The Secretary may authorize the expenditure or transferForest or range fire suppression. (within each bureau or office) of any appropriation in this title, in addition to the amounts included in the budget programs of the several agencies, for the suppression or emergency prevention of forest or range fires on or threatening lands under jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior: *Provided*, That appropriations made in this title for fire suppression purposes shall be available for the payment of obligations incurred during the preceding fiscal year. Sec. 104. Appropriations made in this title shall be available forOperation of warehouses, etc. operation of warehouses, garages, shops, and similar facilities, where ever consolidation of activities will contribute to efficiency or economy, and said appropriations shall be reimbursed for services rendered to any other activity in the same manner as authorized by the Act of June 30, 1932 (31 U. S. C. 686): *Provided*, That reimbursements for[47 Stat. 417](/us/stat/47/417). cost of supplies, materials and equipment, and for services rendered may be credited to the appropriation current at the time such reimbursements are received. Sec. 105. Appropriations made to the Department of the Interior in this title or in the Public Works Appropriation Act, 1956, shall be available for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), when authorized by the Secretary, at rates not[60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). to exceed $100 per diem for individuals, and in total amount not to exceed $250,000; maintenance and operation of aircraft: hire of passenger motor vehicles; purchase of reprints; payment for telephone service in private residences in the field, when authorized under regulations approved by the Secretary; and the payment of dues, when authorized by the Secretary, for library membership in societies or associations which issue publications to members only or at a price to members lower than to subscribers who are not members. Sec. 106.

(a)Not to exceed $200,000 of the funds appropriated to Personal services.the Department of the Interior in this title or in the Public Works Appropriation Act, 1956, shall be available to pay the compensation of all persons the budget estimates for personal services heretofore submitted to the Congress for the fiscal year 1956 contemplated would 69 Stat. 152be employed by such department, agency, or corporation during such fiscal year in the performance of—

(1)function performed by a person designated as an information specialist, information and editorial specialist, publications and information coordinator, press relations officer or counsel, photographer, radio expert, television expert, motion picture expert, or publicity expert, or designated by any similar title, or

(2)functions performed by persons who assist persons performing the functions described in

(1)in drafting, preparing, editing, typing, duplicating or disseminating public information, publications or releases, radio or television scripts, magazine articles, photographs, motion picture and similar material, shall be available to pay the compensation of persons performing the functions described in

(1)or (2),

(b)This section shall not apply to the preparation for publication of reports and maps resulting from authorized scientific and engineering investigations and surveys, to photography incident to the compilation and reproduction of maps and reports, or publications of the National Park Service, or to photocopying of permanent records for preservation. TITLE II—RELATED AGENCIES Commission of Fine Arts salaries and expenses For expenses made necessary by the Act establishing a Commission [36 Stat. 371](/us/stat/36/371).of Fine Arts (40 U. S. C. 104), including payment of actual traveling expenses of the members and secretary of the Commission in attending meetings and committee meetings of the Commission either within or outside the District of Columbia, to be disbursed on vouchers approved by the Commission, $21,200. Federal Coal Mine Safety Board of Review Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Federal Coal Mine Safety Board of Review, including services as authorized by [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810).section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $70,000. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service salaries and expenses Research: For the construction of roads at the National Arboretum in accordance with the provisions of the Act of March 4, 1927 (44 Stat. 1422, 20 U. S. C. 191–194), $150,000: *Provided*, That the construction of said roads may be performed by the Bureau of Public Roads, Department of Commerce. forest service—salaries and expenses For expenses necessary, including not to exceed $15,000 for employment pursuant to the second sentence of section 706

(a)of the Organic [58 Stat. 742](/us/stat/58/742).[60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810).Act of 1944 (5 U. S. C. 574), as amended by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), including travel expenses of advisory councils or similar groups; to experiment and make investigations and report on forestry, national forests, forest fires, forest insects and diseases, and lumbering; to advise the owners of woodlands as to the 69 Stat. 153proper care of the same; to investigate and test American timber and timber trees and. their uses, and methods, for the preservative treatment of timber; to seek, through investigations and the planting of native and foreign species, suitable trees for the treeless regions; to protect, administer, and improve the national forests, including tree planting and other measures to prevent erosion, drift, surface wash, soil waste, and the formation of floods, and to conserve water; to ascertain the natural conditions upon and utilize the national forests, to transport and care for fish and game supplied to stock the national forests or the waters therein; for management of lands acquired under the land utilization program; and to collate, digest, report, and illustrate the results of experiments and investigations made by the Forest Service: *Provided*, That the appropriations available to the Forest Service for the current fiscal year may be used for the operation and maintenance of aircraft, and the purchase of not to exceed four (for replacement only), uniforms, or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114); the purchase, erection,[5 USC 2131 note](/us/usc/t5/s2131). and alteration of buildings and other public improvements, but the cost of any building purchased, erected, or as improved, exclusive of the cost of constructing a water-supply or sanitary system and of connecting the same with any such building, and exclusive of the cost of any tower upon which a lookout house may be erected, shall not exceed $18,500 ($22,500 in Alaska) with the exception that any building erected, purchased, or acquired, the cost of which was $18,500 or more, may be improved out of the appropriations available to the Forest Service within any fiscal year by an amount not to exceed 2 per centum of the cost of such building, and not to exceed $250,000 of such appropriations may be used for the maintenance, improvement, and construction of aircraft landing fields in, or adjacent to, the national forests, as follows: National forest, protection and management: For the administration, protection, use, maintenance, improvement, and development of the national forests, including the establishment, and maintenance of forest tree nurseries, including the procurement of tree seed and nursery stock by purchase, production, or otherwise, seeding and tree planting and the care of plantations and young growth; the maintenance of roads and trails and the construction and maintenance of all other improvements necessary for the proper and economical administration, protection, development, and use of the national forests, including experimental areas under Forest Service administration; the construction (not to exceed $18,500 for any one structure), equipment, and maintenance of sanitary and recreational facilities; timber cultural operations; development and application of fish and game management plans; propagation and transplanting of plants suitable for planting on semiarid portions of the national forests; estimating and appraising of timber and other resources and development and application of plans for their effective management, sale, and use; expenses of the National Forest Reservation Commission as authorized by section 14 of the Act of March 1, 1911 (16 U. S. C. 514); examination, classification, surveying, and appraisal[36 Stat. 963](/us/stat/36/963). of land incident to effecting exchanges authorized by law and of lands within the boundaries of the national forests that may be opened to homestead settlement and entry under the Act of June 11, 1906, and the Act of August 10, 1912 (16 U. S. C. 506–509), as provided by the[34 Stat. 233](/us/stat/34/233); [37 Stat. 287, 842](/us/stat/37/287/842). Act of March 4, 1913 (16 U. S. C. 512); investigation and establishment of water rights, including the purchase thereof or of lands or interests in lands or rights-of-way for use and protection of water rights necessary or beneficial in connection with the administration and public use of the national forests; not to exceed $100,000 for the 69 Stat. 154purchase of parcels of land and interests therein in Sanders County, Montana, but such land shall not be acquired without the approval of the local government concerned; and all expenses necessary for the use, maintenance, improvement, protection, and general administration of the national forests, and for the management of lands under [50 Stat. 525](/us/stat/50/525).[59 Stat. 532](/us/stat/59/532).title III of the Act of July 22, 1937, and the Act of August 11, 1945 (7 U. S. C. 1010–1012); $35,511,500: *Provided*, That the Secretary may sell at market value any property located in Yalobusha, Chickasaw, and Pontotoc Counties, Mississippi, administered under title III of the Act of July 22, 1937, and suitable for return to private ownership under such terms and conditions as would not conflict with the purposes of said Act. Fighting forest fires: For fighting and preventing forest fires on or threatening lands under Forest Service administration, including lands under contract for purchase or in process of condemnation for Forest Service purposes, and for liquidation of obligations incurred in the preceding fiscal year for such purpose, $5,250,000, of which $1,750,000 shall be apportioned for use, pursuant to section 3679 of the [31 USC 665](/us/usc/t31/s665).Revised Statutes, as amended, to the extent necessary to meet emergency conditions. Control of forest pests: For the control of white pine blister rust [54 Stat. 168](/us/stat/54/168).pursuant to the Act of April 26, 1940 (16 U. S. C. 594a), including the development and testing of new control methods, $2,735,000, of which $355,000 shall be available to the Department of the Interior for the control of white pine blister rust on or endangering Federal lands under the jurisdiction of that Department or lands of Indian tribes which are under the jurisdiction of or retained under restrictions of the United States; and for carrying out the Forest Pest [61 Stat. 177](/us/stat/61/177).[16 USC 594–1–5](/us/usc/t16/s594/1/5).Control Act (16 U. S. C., Supp. V, 594–1—594–5), $3,537,500, of which $3,137,500 shall be apportioned for use pursuant to section 3679 of the [31 USC 665](/us/usc/t31/s665).Revised Statutes, as amended, for the purposes of said Act to the extent necessary under the then existing conditions; $6,272,500. Forest research: For forest research at forest or range experiment stations, the Forest Products Laboratory, or elsewhere, in accordance with the provisions of sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the Act approved May 22, 1928, as amended (16 U. S. C. 581, 581a—581c, 581f–[45 Stat. 699](/us/stat/45/699).581i), including the construction and maintenance of improvements; fire, silvicultural, watershed, forest insects and diseases, and other forest investigations and experiments; investigations and experiments to develop improved methods of management of forest and related ranges; experiments, investigations, and tests of forest products; marketing research and service on timber and timber products; a comprehensive forest survey; and investigations in forest economics; $7,754,000: *Provided*, That funds may be advanced to cooperators under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe when such action will stimulate or facilitate cooperative work. forest roads and trails For expenses necessary for carrying out the provisions of section 23 of the Federal Highway Act approved November 9, 1921, as [42 Stat. 218](/us/stat/42/218); [49 Stat. 1520](/us/stat/49/1520).amended (23 U. S. C. 23, 23a), relating to forest development roads and trails, including the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of roads and trails on experimental areas under Forest Service Administration, $24,000,000, which sum is authorized to be appropriated by [68 Stat. 72](/us/stat/68/72).[23 USC 23 note](/us/usc/t23/s23).the Act of May 6, 1954 (Public Law 350), to remain available until expended. 69 Stat. 155 acquisition of lands for national forests Weeks Act For the acquisition of forest lands under the provisions of the Act approved March 1, 1911, as amended (16 U. S. C. 513–519, 521),[36 Stat. 961](/us/stat/36/961). $190,000, to be available only for payment of the purchase price of any lands acquired, including the cost of surveys in connection with such acquisition: *Provided*, That no part of this appropriation shall be used for acquisition of any land which is not within the boundaries of a national forest: *Provided further*, That no part of this appropriation shall be used for the acquisition of any land without the approval of the local government concerned. Special Acts For the acquisition of land to facilitate the control of soil erosion and flood damage originating within the exterior boundaries of the following national forest, in accordance with the provisions of the following Act authorizing annual appropriations of forest receipts for such purposes, and in not to exceed the following amount from such receipts: Cache National Forest, Utah, Act of May 11, 1938, (Public Law 505), as amended, $10,000: *Provided*, That no part of[52 Stat. 347](/us/stat/52/347). this appropriation shall be used for acquisition of any land which is not within the boundaries of a national forest: *Provided further*, That no part of this appropriation shall be used for the acquisition of any land without the approval of the local government concerned. state and private forestry cooperation For expenses necessary for cooperation with the various States in forest-fire prevention and suppression, in forest tree planting, and in forest management and processing, pursuant to the Act of August 25, 1950 (16 U. S. C. 568c, 568d), and sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Act of[64 Stat. 473](/us/stat/64/473).[43 Stat. 653](/us/stat/43/653). June 7, 1924 (16 U. S. C. 564–567c), and Acts supplementary thereto; advising timberland owners, associations, and other appropriate agencies in the application of forest management principles to federally owned lands leased to States and to private forest lands, and advising wood-using industries in processing of forest products, so as to attain sustained-yield management, the conservation of the timber resources, the productivity of forest lands, and the stabilization of employment and economic continuance of forest industries; $11,337,129. cooperative range improvements For artificial revegetation, construction, and maintenance of range improvements, control of rodents, and eradication of poisonous and noxious plants on national forests as authorized by section 12 of the Act of April 24, 1950 (16 U. S. C. 580h), $700,000, to remain available[64 Stat. 85](/us/stat/64/85). until expended. general provisions, forest service Sec. 201. Within the unit limit of cost fixed by law, the lump-sumPassenger motor vehicles. appropriations and authorizations made for the Forest Service under this Act shall be available for the purchase, in addition to those specifically provided for, of not to exceed 165 passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, and for the hire of such vehicles, necessary in the conduct of the work of the Forest Service outside the District of Columbia. 69 Stat. 156 Sec. 202. Provisions of law prohibiting or restricting the employmentEmployment of aliens. of aliens shall not apply to

(1)the temporary employment of translators when competent citizen translators are not available;

(2)employment in cases of emergency of persons in the field service for periods of not more than sixty days. Sec. 203. Of appropriations herein made which are available forPurchase of lands. the purchase of lands, not to exceed $1 may be expended for each option to purchase any particular tract or tracts of land. Sec. 204. Except to provide materials required in or incident toPurchase of twine. research or experimental work where no suitable domestic product is available, no part of the funds appropriated to the Forest Service shall be expended in the purchase of twine manufactured from commodities or materials produced outside of the United States. Sec. 205. No part of any appropriation to the Forest Service inPuh1icity or propaganda. this Act shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes to support or defeat legislation pending before the Congress. Indian Claims Commission Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary to carry out the purposes[60 Stat. 1049](/us/stat/60/1049). of the Act of August 13, 1946 (25 U. S. C. 70), creating an Indian Claims Commission, $119,500, of which not to exceed $3,600 shall be available for expenses of travel. Jamestown-Williamsburg-Yorktown Celebration Commission For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act of August 13, 1953 (67 Stat. 576), including services as authorized by [60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810).section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals; transportation and not to exceed $20 per diem in lieu of subsistence for members of the Commission serving without compensation; and entertainment; $100,000. National Capital Planning Commission Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses, as authorized by the[D. C. Code 1–1001 note](/us/dcc/1/1001). National Capital Planning Act of 1952 (66 Stat. 781), including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 [60 Stat. 610](/us/stat/60/610).U. S. C. 55a); not to exceed $175 for the purchase of newspapers and periodicals; not to exceed $7,500 for expenses of travel; 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; and transportation and not to exceed $15 per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5 of the Act of [60 Stat. 808](/us/stat/60/808).August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 73b–2), for members of the Commission serving without compensation; $143,000. Land acquisition, National Capital park, parkway, and playground [D. C. Code 8–102 note](/us/dcc/8/102).system: Under authority of the Act of May 29, 1930 (46 Stat. 482), as amended, for necessary expenses for the National Capital Planning Commission for acquisition of land for the park, parkway, and playground system of the National Capital, to remain available until expended, $500,000, of which

(a)$228,000 shall be available for the purposes of section 1

(a)of said Act of May 29, 1930,

(b)$124,000 shall be available for the purposes of section 1

(b)thereof, and

(c)$148,000 shall be available, for the purposes of section 4 thereof: *Provided*, That not exceeding $30,000 of the funds available for land acquisition purposes shall be used during the current fiscal year for necessary expenses of the Commission (other than payments for land) in connection with land acquisition. 69 Stat. 157 Smithsonian Institution Salaries and expenses, Smithsonian Institution: For all necessary expenses for the preservation, exhibition, and increase of collections from the surveying and exploring expeditions of the Government and from other sources; for the system of international exchanges between the United States and foreign countries; for anthropological researches among the American Indians and the natives of lands under the jurisdiction or protection of the United States, independently or in cooperation with State, educational, and scientific organizations in the United States, and the excavation and preservation of archeological remains; for maintenance of the Astrophysical Observatory and making necessary observations in high altitudes; for the administration of the National Collection of Fine Arts; for the administration, construction, and maintenance of laboratory and other facilities on Barro Colorado Island, Canal Zone, under the provisions of the Act of July 2, 1940, as amended by the provisions of Reorganization Plan [54 Stat. 724](/us/stat/54/724).[20 USC 79–70e](/us/usc/t20/s79/70e).[60 Stat. 1101](/us/stat/60/1101).[5 USC 133y–16 note](/us/usc/t5/s133y/16).[60 Stat. 997](/us/stat/60/997).[60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810).Numbered 3 of 1946; fox’ the maintenance and administration of a national air museum as authorized by the Act of August 12, 1946 (20 U. S. C. 77); including not to exceed $35,000 for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); not to exceed $17,225 for expenses of travel; purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms for guards and elevator conductors; repairs and alterations of buildings and approaches; and preparation of manuscripts, drawings, and illustrations for publications; $4,000,000: *Provided*, That the Smithsonian Institution is authorized without regard to section*Post*, p. 182. 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, to place two positions[63 Stat. 959](/us/stat/63/959).[5 USC 1105](/us/usc/t5/s1105). in GS–18, two positions in GS–17, and one additional position in GS–16 of the General Schedule established by said Act. Salaries and expenses, National Gallery of Art: For the upkeep and operation of the National Gallery of Art, the protection and care of the works of art therein, and administrative expenses incident thereto, as authorized by the Act of March 24, 1937 (50 Stat. 51), as amended[20 USC 71–74](/us/usc/t20/s71/74). by the public resolution of April 13, 1939 (Public Resolution 9,[53 Stat. 577](/us/stat/53/577).[20 USC 74](/us/usc/t20/s74). Seventy-sixth Congress), including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); payment in advance[60 Stat. 810](/us/stat/60/810). when authorized by the treasurer of the Gallery for membership in library, museum, and art associations or societies whose publications or services are available to members only, or to members at a price lower than to the general public; purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms for guards and elevator operators; purchase or rental of devices and services for protecting buildings and contents thereof, and maintenance and repair of buildings, approaches, and grounds; not to exceed $2,400 for expenses of travel; and not. to exceed $15,000 for restoration and repair of works of art. for the National Gallery of Art by contracts made, without advertising, with individuals, firms, or organizations at such rates or prices and under such terms and conditions as the Gallery may deem proper; $1,355,000. Woodrow Wilson Centennial Celebration Commission For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act of August 30, 1954 (68 Stat. 964, 965), $10,000, to remain available until June 30, 1957. 69 Stat. 158 TITLE III—VIRGIN ISLANDS CORPORATION Grants For payment to the Virgin Islands Corporation in the form of grants as authorized by law, $390,000. Administrative Expenses During the current fiscal year the Virgin Islands Corporation is hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of funds available to it and in accord with law, and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal-year limitations as [61 Stat. 584](/us/stat/61/584).[31 Stat. 849](/us/stat/31/849).provided by section 104 of the Government Corporation Control Act, as amended, as may be necessary in carrying out. its programs as set forth in the budget for the fiscal year 1956: *Provided*, That not to exceed $160,000 shall be available for administrative expenses (to be computed on an accrual basis) of the Corporation, covering the categories set forth in the 1956 Budget estimates for such expenses. TITLE IV—GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 401. Unless otherwise provided by law, appropriations containedTravel expenses. in this Act available for expenses of travel shall be available, when specifically authorized by the head of the activity or establishment concerned, for expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the function or activity for which the appropriation concerned is made. Sec. 402. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or ofStrikes or overthrow of Government. the funds available for expenditure by any corporation included in this Act, shall be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or Affidavit.violence: *Provided*, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit shall be considered prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by Penalty.force or violence: *Provided further*, That any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence, and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation or fund contained in this Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both: *Provided further*, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in sub-69 Stat. 159stitution for, any other provisions of existing law: *Provided further*,Exception. That in cases of emergency, caused by fire, Hood, storm, act of God, or sabotage, persons may be employed for periods of not more than thirty days and be paid salaries and wages without the necessity of inquiring into their membership in any organization. This Act may be cited as the “Department of the Interior andShort title. Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1956.” Approved June 16, 1955. Public Law 79: To revive and reenact the Act authorizing the village of Baudette, State of Minnesota, its public successors or public assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge across the Rainy River, at or near Baudette, Minnesota, approved December 21, 1950. Public Law 79 Public Law 79 69 Stat. 159 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 79 chapter 148 AN ACT To revive and reenact the Act authorizing the village of Baudette, State of Minnesota, its public successors or public assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge across the Rainy River, at or near Baudette, Minnesota, approved December 21, 1950.June 16, 1955[[S. 528](/us/bill/84/s/528)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,Rainy River.Bridge at Baudette. Minn.[64 Stat. 1115](/us/stat/64/1115). That the Act approved December 21, 1950, entitled “An Act authorizing the village of Baudette, State of Minnesota, its public successors or public assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge across the Rainy River, at or near Baudette, Minnesota”, be, and is hereby, revived and reenacted: *Provided*, That this Act shall be null and void unless the actual construction of the bridge herein referred to be commenced within two years and completed within four years from the date of approval hereof. Sec. 2. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved. Approved June 16, 1955. Public Law 80: To authorize the conveyance of certain war housing projects to the city of Warwick, Virginia, and the city of Hampton, Virginia. Public Law 80 Public Law 80 69 Stat. 159 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 80 chapter 149 AN ACT To authorize the conveyance of certain war housing projects to the city of Warwick, Virginia, and the city of Hampton, Virginia.June 16, 1955[[S. 755](/us/bill/84/s/755)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,Warwick and Hampton, Va.Conveyance. That, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the Housing and Home Finance Administrator is authorized to sell and convey at fair market value as determined by him on the basis of an appraisal made by an independent real estate expert

(1)to the city of Warwick, Virginia, or to a public housing authority for such city, or to any agency or corporation, established or sponsored in the public interest by such city, nil of the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to War Housing Project, VA–44061, and that portion of War Housing Project V A—14067 which lies within the limits of said city of War wide, and

(2)to the city of Hampton, Virginia, or to a public housing authority for such city or to any agency or corporation, established or sponsored in the public interest by such city, all of the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to that portion of War Housing Project VA44067 which lies within the limits of the city of Hampton, or

(b)to the cities of Warwick and Hampton, Virginia, jointly, or to a public housing authority for such cities, or to any agency or corporation jointly established or sponsored in the public interest by such cities, all of the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to both or either of the projects mentioned in

(1)and

(2)above. Any 69 Stat. 160sale pursuant to this authorization shall be on such terms and conditions us the Administrator shall determine, and the amount received for each project shall be reported by the Administrator to the Banking and Currency Committee of the Senate and the Banking and Currency Committee of the House of Representatives. Sec. 2. The provisions of this Act shall be effective only duringEffectivity. the period ending six months after the date of approval hereof. Approved June 16, 1955. Public Law 81: To authorize the conveyance of a certain tract of land in the State of Oklahoma to the city of Woodward, Oklahoma. Public Law 81 Public Law 81 69 Stat. 160 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 81 chapter 150 AN ACT To authorize the conveyance of a certain tract of land in the State of Oklahoma to the city of Woodward, Oklahoma.June 16, 1955[[S. 998](/us/bill/84/s/998)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled*,Woodward, Okla. Conveyance. That the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized and directed to convey by quitclaim deed to the city of Woodward, Oklahoma, all of the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the following-described land situated in Woodward County, Oklahoma: Beginning at point 66.0 feet south and 283.0 feet west of the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 35, township 23 north, range 21 west, Indian meridian, and running thence south 273.0 feet, thence west 150.0 feet, thence north 273.0 feet, thence east 150.0 feet to the point of beginning, all lying in the northwest quarter of section 35, township 23 north, range 21 west, Indian meridian, and including an area of 0.940 acre more or less. Sec. 2. The conveyance authorized by this Act shall be made subject to

(a)the condition that the city of Woodward, Oklahoma, pay into the Treasury of the United States, in return for the land conveyed, an amount equal to 50 per centum of the fair market value of such land to be determined by the Secretary of Agriculture after appraisal of such land, and

(b)such other conditions, limitations, or reservations as the Secretary may deem necessary to protect the interests of the United States. Approved June 16, 1955. Public Law 82: To strengthen the investigation provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act. Public Law 82 Public Law 82 69 Stat. 160 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 82 chapter 151 AN ACT To strengthen the investigation provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act.June 16, 1955[[S. 1398](/us/bill/84/s/1398)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,Commodity Exchange Act, amendment.[42 Stat. 1002](/us/stat/42/1002). That the third sentence of section 6

(b)of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U. S. C. 15) is amended to read as follows: “For the purpose of securing effective enforcement of the provisions of this Act, and for the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this Act, the provisions, including penalties, of the Interstate Commerce Act, as amended and supplemented (49 U. S. C. 12, 46, 47, 48), relating to the attendance and testimony of witnesses, the production of documentary evidence, and the immunity of witnesses, are made applicable to the power, jurisdiction, and authority of the Secretary of Agriculture (or any person designated by him), the commission, and any referee designated pursuant to the provisions of this Act, and to any person subject thereto.”. Approved June 16, 1955. Public Law 83: To amend Veterans Regulation Numbered 7

(a)to clarify the entitlement of veterans to outpatient dental care. Public Law 83 Public Law 83 69 Stat. 161 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public

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