§ 1512. Apportionment and reserves
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(a)Except as provided in this subchapter, an appropriation available for obligation for a definite period shall be apportioned to prevent obligation or expenditure at a rate that would indicate a necessity for a deficiency or supplemental appropriation for the period. An appropriation for an indefinite period and authority to make obligations by contract before appropriations shall be apportioned to achieve the most effective and economical use. An apportionment may be reapportioned under this section.
(1)An appropriation subject to apportionment is apportioned by—
(A)months, calendar quarters, operating seasons, or other time periods;
(B)activities, functions, projects, or objects; or
(C)a combination of the ways referred to in clauses
(A)and
(B)of this paragraph.
(2)The official designated in section 1513 of this title to make apportionments shall apportion an appropriation under paragraph
(1)of this subsection as the official considers appropriate. Except as specified by the official, an amount apportioned is available for obligation under the terms of the appropriation on a cumulative basis unless reapportioned.
(1)In apportioning or reapportioning an appropriation, a reserve may be established only—
(A)to provide for contingencies;
(B)to achieve savings made possible by or through changes in requirements or greater efficiency of operations; or
(C)as specifically provided by law.
(2)A reserve established under this subsection may be changed as necessary to carry out the scope and objectives of the appropriation concerned. When an official designated in section 1513 of this title to make apportionments decides that an amount reserved will not be required to carry out the objectives and scope of the appropriation concerned, the official shall recommend the rescission of the amount in the way provided in chapter 11 of this title for appropriation requests. Reserves established under this section shall be reported to Congress as provided in the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 681 et seq.).
(d)An apportionment or a reapportionment shall be reviewed at least 4 times a year by the official designated in section 1513 of this title to make apportionments.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 929.)
In subsection (a), the word “appropriation” is substituted for “appropriations or funds” because of the definition of “appropriation” in section 1511 of the revised title. The words “at a rate” are substituted for “in a manner” for clarity. The words “indefinite period” are substituted for “not limited to a definite period of time” for consistency in the revised title. The words “An apportionment may be reapportioned under this section” are substituted for 31:665(c)(4)(words after 1st comma) to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (b)(1), before clause (A), the word “apportioned” is substituted for “distributed” for consistency in the revised section.
In subsections (b)(2) and (d), the word “official” is substituted for “officer” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (c)(1)(C), the words “by law” are substituted for “by particular appropriation Acts or other laws” to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (c)(2), the words “appropriation requests” are substituted for “estimates of appropriations” for consistency with chapter 11 of the revised title.
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- Public Law 99–151Making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, and for other purposes
- Public Law 101–136Making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, and for other purposes
- Public Law 100–201To authorize the acceptance of a donation of land for addition to Big Bend National Park, in the State of Texas
- Public Law 100–458Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1989, and for other purposes
- Public Law 105–276Making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes
- Public Law 98–367Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, and for other purposes
- Public Law 98–51Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 97–258
- 96 Stat. 929
- Pub. L. 93–344
- 88 Stat. 332
- Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(c) [title I, § 135]
- 101 Stat. 1329–90
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–258
Stat.96 Stat. 929
Pub. L.Pub. L. 93–344
Stat.88 Stat. 332
Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(c) [title I, § 135]
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