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29–011 2013

113th Congress, 1st Session – – – – – – – – – – – – – House Document 113–7 

DESIGNATION OF FUNDING AS AN EMERGENCY 

REQUIREMENT 

COMMUNICATION 

FROM

THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 

TRANSMITTING

ACCOUNTS IN THE DISASTER RELIEF APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2013, 

WITH FUNDING DESIGNATED BY THE PRESIDENT AS EMERGENCY REQUIREMENTS 

FEBRUARY 1, 2013.—Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and 

ordered to be printed 


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THE WHITE HOUSE

Washington, January 29, 2013. 

Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, 

Speaker of the House of Representatives, 

Washington, DC. 

Dear Mr. Speaker: In accordance with section 902 of the Disaster 

Relief Appropriations Act, 2013, I hereby designate as emergency 

requirements all funding so designated by the Congress in the Act 

pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and 

Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, as outlined in 

the enclosed list of accounts. 

The details of this action are set forth in the enclosed letter from 

the Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management 

and Budget. 

Sincerely, 

BARACK OBAMA. 


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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 

January 29, 2013 

MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESZJjDE ~ 

FROM: Jeffrey D. Zi ts 

Deputy Direc anagement 

SUBJECT: Designation of Funding as an Emergency Requirement 

Section 902 of the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013, provides that the availability 

of funding that is designated by the Congress in the Act as an emergency requirement pursuant to 

section 251(b )(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as 

amended (BBEDCA), is contingent upon the President subsequently so designating all such 

amounts and transmitting such designations to the Congress. 

These emergency funds include Federal resources for response, recovery, and mitigation 

efforts related to Hurricane Sandy damage in all affected States. I recommend that you designate 

as an emergency requirement all funding so designated by the Congress in the Act pursuant to 

section 25 I (b)(2)(A)(i) ofBBEDCA, as outlined in the enclosed list of accounts. Upon 

transmittal of these designations to the Congress, these funds will be immediately available for 

obligation and expenditure. No further congressional action will be required. 

The designation of these funds as emergency requirements allows for adjustments to the 

discretionary spending limits in fiscal year (FY) 2013, as specified in section 2S1(b)(2)(A) of 

BBEDCA. These adjustments will be reflected when the Office of Management and Budget 

submits its final sequestration report for FY 2013 under section 254(f) ofBBEDCA, as modified 

by section 901(b) of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of2012 (Public Law 112-240). 

I have carefully reviewed this proposed action and am satisfied it is necessary at this 

time. Therefore, I recommend that you make the requested funds available by signing the 

enclosed letters to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate. 

Enclosures 
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Accounts in the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013, with Funding Designated by the 

President as Emergency Requirements 

Department of Agriculture 

Domestic Food Programs, Food and Nutrition Service: 

Commodity Assistance Program 

Office of the Secretary: 

Emergency Conservation Activities 

Related Agencies: 

Forest Service, Capital Improvement and Maintenance 

Department of Commerce 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: 

Operations, Research, and Facilities 

Procurement, Acquisition, and Construction 

Department of Defense 

Operation and Maintenance: 

Operation and Maintenance, Army 

Operation and Maintenance, Navy 

Operation and Maintenance, Air Force 

Operation and Maintenance, Army National Guard 

Operation and Maintenance, Air National Guard 

Procurement: 

Procurement of Ammunition, Army 

Military Construction: 

Military Construction, Army National Guard 

Revolving and Management Funds: 

Defense Working Capital Funds 

Department of Health and Human Services 

Office of the Secretary: 

Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund 

Department of Homeland Security 

United States Customs and Border Protection: 

Salaries and Expenses 
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United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement: 

Salaries and Expenses 

United States Secret Service: 

Salaries and Expenses 

Coast Guard: 

Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements 

Federal Emergency Management Agency: 

Disaster Relief Fund 

Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program Account 

Science and Technology: 

Research, Development, Acquisition, and Operations 

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office: 

Systems Acquisition 

Department of Housing and Urban Development 

Community Planning and Development: 

Community Development Fund 

Department of the Interior 

Fish and Wildlife Service: 

Construction 

National Park Service: 

Construction 

Historic Preservation Fund 

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement: 

Oil Spill Research 

Departmental Operations: 

Office ofthe Secretary 

Department of Justice 

Federal Bureau ofInvestigation: 

Salaries and Expenses 

Drug Enforcement Administration: 

Salaries and Expenses 

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives: 

Salaries and Expenses 
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Federal Prison System: 

Buildings and Facilities 

Department of Labor 

Employment and Training Administration: 

Training and Employment Services 

Department of Transportation 

Federal Aviation Administration: 

Facilities and Equipment (Airport and Airway Trust Fund) 

Federal Highways Administration: 

Federal-Aid Highways, Emergency Relief Program 

Federal Railroad Administration: 

Grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation 

Federal Transit Administration: 

Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program 

Department of Veterans Affairs 

Veterans Health Administration: 

Medical Services 

Medical Facilities 

National Cemetery Administration: 

National Cemetery Administration 

Departmental Administration: 

Information Technology Systems 

Construction, Major Projects 

Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers-Civil 

Investigations 

Operation and Maintenance 

Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies 

Expenses 

Environmental Protection Agency 

Environmental Programs and Management 

Hazardous Substance Superfund 

Leaking Underground Storage Tank Fund 

State and Tribal Assistance Grants 
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General Services Administration 

Real Property Activities: 

Federal Buildings Fund 

Science 

National Aeronautics and Space Administration: 

Construction and Environmental Compliance and Restoration 

Small Business Administration 

Salaries and Expenses 

Office of Inspector General 

Disaster Loans Program Account 

Related Agencies 

Social Security Administration: 

Limitation on Administrative Expenses 

Legal Services Corporation 

Payment to the Legal Services Corporation 

Other Related Agency 

Smithsonian Institution: 

Salaries and Expenses 

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