U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

WASHINGTON : 

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49–012 2006

109th Congress, 2d Session – – – – – – – – – – – – – House Document 109–89 

REQUESTS FOR FY 2006 BUDGET AMENDMENTS 

COMMUNICATION 

FROM

THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 

TRANSMITTING

REQUESTS FOR FY 2006 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 

THE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE, COMMERCE, DEFENSE, 

HOMELAND SECURITY, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, 

INTERIOR, JUSTICE, VETERANS AFFAIRS, THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION AND THE SMALL BUSINESS 

ADMINISTRATION 

FEBRUARY 28, 2006.—Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and 

ordered to be printed 


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Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, 

Speaker of the House of Representatives, 

Washington, DC. 

DEAR MR. SPEAKER. Hurricane Katrina was one of the worst natural disasters in our Nation’s history. Katrina devastated an area 

roughly the size of Great Britain. This devastation has required an 

unprecedented response by Federal, State, and local governments, 

as well as the private sector. So far, the Federal Government has 

committed more than $87 billion in spending and $8 billion in tax 

relief for the people of the Gulf Coast and New Orleans. 

To provide additional resources to assist the region in its recovery, I ask Congress to consider the enclosed requests, totaling $19.8 

billion. This request includes critical funding to: replenish the Department of Homeland Security’s Disaster Relief Fund in support 

of ongoing response efforts; support the Small Business Administration’s Disaster Loan program; provide funding for the Community Development Block Grant program to support Louisiana’s 

flood mitigation plans; achieve my commitment through the Corps 

of Engineers for stronger and better levee protection for New Orleans; and continue rebuilding of the region’s Federal infrastructure. 

I urge the Congress to act expeditiously on this request to ensure 

that the Federal response and recovery efforts continue uninterrupted. I designate this proposal in the amount requested herein 

as an emergency requirement. 

The details of this request are set forth in the enclosed letter 

from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. 

Sincerely, 

GEORGE W. BUSH. 

Enclosure. 


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Estimate No. 2, 109th Cong., 2nd Sess. 

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, 

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, 

Washington, DC, February 16, 2006. 

The PRESIDENT, The White House. 

On September 2, 2005, you signed into law Public Law 109–61, 

the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to Meet Immediate Needs Arising From the Consequences of Hurricane Katrina, 

which provided $10.5 billion in emergency supplemental funds for 

hurricane-related disaster relief. On September 8, 2005, you signed 

into law Public Law 109–62, the Second Emergency Supplemental 

Appropriations Act to Meet Immediate Needs Arising From the 

Consequences of Hurricane Katrina, which provided $51.8 billion in 

emergency supplemental funds for hurricane-related disaster relief. 

On December 30, 2005, you signed into law Public Law 109–148, 

the Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, and Pandemic 

Influenza Act, 2006, which included an additional $28.6 billion to 

allow recovery efforts to continue through March 2006. Of this 

amount, $23.4 billion was offset by a reallocation from the Department of Homeland Security’s Disaster Relief Fund. 

Federal response and recovery efforts have been extensive and 

the rebuilding in the Gulf Coast continues. To further our efforts 

to respond to the significant needs of hurricane-affected States and 

proceed uninterrupted with recovery and reconstruction activities 

underway, I submit for your consideration FY 2006 proposals, totaling $19.8 billion. I recommend that you designate the proposals 

contained in this transmittal as emergency requirements. 

As described below and in more detail in the enclosures, the requests include the following: 

Department of Agriculture 

• $55 million is requested for the Department of Agriculture, of which $25 million would be used to provide for continued alternate 

worksite and equipment costs, as well as facility repair associated 

with the National Finance Center. Also, included in this funding is 

$20 million for the restoration of the Southern Regional Research 

Center in New Orleans and $10 million to allow the Natural Resources Conservation Service to purchase floodplain easements on 

impaired lands in order to restore the floodplains to prevent future 

losses. 

Department of Commerce 

• $32.8 million is requested for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), of which $11.8 million is for rebuilding a damaged NOAA science center that provides necessary 


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scientific support for fisheries management in the Gulf, and $21.0 

million is to provide assessments and assistance to restore fishery 

resources and implement sustainable approaches to fishery redevelopment in the Gulf. 

Department of Defense 

• $1.8 billion is requested for the Department of Defense, of which $1.05 billion would be used to replace destroyed or damaged 

equipment for Navy ships and fund related workforce costs at Gulf 

Coast shipyards. The request also includes $405 million for the 

planning, design and construction of military facilities and infrastructure in Louisiana and Mississippi damaged or destroyed by 

the high winds and flooding associated with the Gulf hurricanes; 

$288 million for facility repair and restoration and refurbishment 

of collateral equipment at installations and regional facilities, as 

well as personal property claims at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi (for damage to Servicemember furniture, vehicles, and 

other items not covered by private insurance); and $69 million to 

cover increased housing allowances to cover higher housing costs 

for Servicemembers in hurricane-affected areas. 

Department of Homeland Security 

• $9.9 billion is requested for the Department of Homeland Secu- rity, of which $9.4 billion is for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Relief Fund to support current relief efforts 

under the Stafford Act. This funding will support ongoing response 

efforts, including assistance to families and individuals requiring 

shelter, medical care, housing assistance, and other disaster assistance benefits. Funding will also support improvement of public 

alert, warning, and crisis communication systems in the Gulf; provide for public assistance, emergency protective measures, and debris removal; support continuing government-wide investigation 

and audit activities; and ensure ongoing response and relief efforts 

continue uninterrupted. 

Department of Housing and Urban Development 

• $4.4 billion is requested for the Department of Housing and 

Urban Development, of which $4.2 billion would be used for the 

Community Development Block Grant program for flood mitigation 

through infrastructure improvements, real property acquisition or 

relocation, and other means to reduce the risk of future damages 

and loss in Louisiana. An additional $202 million is provided for 

housing vouchers under the tenant-based rental assistance account 

for approximately 44,000 families that were in HUD assisted housing or homeless in the areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita 

prior to the disasters. These funds will cover the remaining 5 

months of an 18-month housing assistance program. 

Department of the Interior 

• $216 million is requested for facility clean-up and repair needs 

for Gulf Coast sites of the United States Geological Survey, the 

United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Park 

Service, and for relocation and recovery costs associated with the 

Minerals Management Service Gulf of Mexico regional office. 


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Department of Justice 

• $9.7 million is requested for the United States Attorneys, and 

for the United States Attorneys to reimburse other components, for 

costs associated with additional caseload and other prosecutorial 

and investigative costs related to the aftermath of the 2005 hurricanes. 

Department of Veterans Affairs 

• $600 million is requested to replace the medical center in New 

Orleans, Louisiana. 

Corps of Engineers 

• $1.5 billion is requested to strengthen and improve flood protection for greater New Orleans and surrounding areas. The proposed measures will address the main causes of the catastrophic 

flooding during Hurricane Katrina. Of this amount, $1.4 billion is 

included for closure of three interior drainage canals and installation of pump stations and floodgates at the lakefront; storm-proofing authorized Federal pump stations so they can remain operable 

during hurricanes, storms, and high water events; armoring critical 

portions of the levee system in New Orleans; improving protection 

along the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal; and incorporating certain non-Federal levees into the existing Federal levee system. The 

request also includes $100 million to reduce the risk of storm damage to the greater New Orleans metropolitan area by restoring the 

surrounding wetlands. 

Environmental Protection Agency 

• $13 million is requested for increased environmental monitoring, assessment, and analytical support necessary to protect 

public health during ongoing recovery and reconstruction efforts, 

and to address the most immediate underground storage tank 

needs in areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 

General Services Administration 

• $37 million is requested to support short- and long-term repair 

and alterations of Federal buildings in the Gulf Coast that received 

significant water and wind damage as a result of the 2005 hurricanes. 

Small Business Administration 

• $1.3 billion is requested for the Disaster Loan Program for 

credit subsidy and administrative funds to make loans to homeowners, renters, and businesses to cover disaster recovery costs. 

Sincerely, 

JOSHUA B. BOLTEN, 

Director. 

Enclosures. 


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS

WORKING CAPITAL FUND

For an additional amount for ‘‘Working Capital Fund’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $25,000,000, to remain 

available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific 

purpose. This request would provide $25 million to the National Finance 

Center to cover additional costs incurred due to Hurricane Katrina. 

Damaged facilities in New Orleans and necessary alternate worksites and equipment resulted in higher than anticipated costs. Personnel costs, however, were lower than anticipated because staff 

was able to return to New Orleans earlier than expected. 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE

BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

For an additional amount for ‘‘Buildings and Facilities’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $20,000,000, to remain 

available until expended: Provided, That Congress designates this 

amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide an additional $20 million for the restoration of the Southern Regional Research Center in New Orleans, 

Louisiana. 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

WATERSHED AND FLOOD PREVENTION OPERATIONS

For an additional amount for ‘‘Watershed and Flood Prevention 

Operations’’ for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program, 

$10,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008, for the 

purchase of easements on floodplain lands in disaster areas affected 

by Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide $10 million to the Natural Resources 

Conservation Service (NRCS) to purchase floodplain easements on 

impaired lands in disaster areas affected by Hurricane Katrina and 

other hurricanes that occurred in 2005. Under the floodplain easement program, a landowner voluntarily sells a permanent conservation easement to NRCS and, in return for a payment for the 

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creased flood protection and reduced need for future public disaster 

assistance. 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

OPERATIONS, RESEARCH, AND FACILITIES

For an additional amount for ‘‘Operations, Research, and Facilities’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $21,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That Congress 

designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. This request would provide $21 million for assessment of fishery 

resources and contaminant level monitoring; mapping to assist debris removal from fishing grounds and assess coastal hazard risks; 

oyster bed rehabilitation; and accelerated development of limited 

access and other market-based management approaches to promote 

economically sustainable fisheries. 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

PROCUREMENT, ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION

For an additional amount for ‘‘Procurement, Acquisition and Construction’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, 

$11,800,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That 

Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for 

this specific purpose. 

This request would provide $11.8 million to complete the repair 

and reconstruction of a damaged National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration science center that provides necessary scientific support for fisheries management in the Gulf. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY PERSONNEL

MILITARY PERSONNEL, ARMY

For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Personnel, Army’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $2,125,000: Provided, That 

Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for 

this specific purpose. 

This request provides for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) increases for active members who live in housing areas that were impacted by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. There are two 

parts to the BAH adjustments. First, general BAH rates increased 

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affected housing markets. Second, Section 609 of the FY 2006 National Defense Authorization Act authorized payment of up to an 

additional 20 percent of the base BAH levels for areas impacted by 

the hurricanes. Approximately 300 members in New Orleans, Louisiana; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Pascagoula, Mississippi, started 

receiving the increased base allowance effective January 1, 2006. 

An additional 800 members in 14 Military Housing Areas in hurricane affected areas are projected to receive additional payments 

under the new authority. In total, approximately 1,100 members 

are projected to receive increased allowances. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY PERSONNEL

MILITARY PERSONNEL, NAVY

For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Personnel, Navy’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $22,002,000: Provided, 

That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement 

for this specific purpose. 

This request provides for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) increases for active members who live in housing areas that were impacted by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. There are two 

parts to the BAH adjustments. First, general BAH rates increased 

significantly on January 1, 2006, due to the changes in hurricaneaffected housing markets. Second, Section 609 of the FY 2006 National Defense Authorization Act authorized payment of up to an 

additional 20 percent of the base BAH levels for areas impacted by 

the hurricanes. Approximately 4,500 members in New Orleans, 

Louisiana; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Pascagoula, Mississippi, 

started receiving the increased base allowance effective January 1, 

2006. An additional 900 members in 14 Military Housing Areas in 

hurricane affected areas are projected to receive additional payments under the new authority. In total, approximately 5,400 

members are projected to receive increased allowances. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY PERSONNEL

MILITARY PERSONNEL, MARINE CORPS

For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Personnel, Marine Corps’’

for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane 

Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $3,992,000: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request provides for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) increases for active members who live in housing areas that were impacted by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. There are two 

parts to the BAH adjustments. First, general BAH rates increased 

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tional Defense Authorization Act authorized payment of up to an 

additional 20 percent of the base BAH levels for areas impacted by 

the hurricanes. Approximately 700 members in New Orleans, Louisiana; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Pascagoula, Mississippi, started 

receiving the increased base allowance effective January 1, 2006. 

An additional 800 members in 14 Military Housing Areas in hurricane affected areas are projected to receive additional payments 

under the new authority. In total, approximately 1,500 members 

are projected to receive increased allowances. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY PERSONNEL

MILITARY PERSONNEL, AIR FORCE

For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Personnel, Air Force’’ for 

necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $21,610,000: Provided, 

That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement 

for this specific purpose. 

This request provides for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) increases for active members who live in housing areas that were impacted by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. There are two 

parts to the BAH adjustments. First, general BAH rates increased 

significantly on January 1, 2006, due to the changes in hurricaneaffected housing markets. Second, Section 609 of the FY 2006 National Defense Authorization Act authorized payment of up to an 

additional 20 percent of the base BAH levels for areas impacted by 

the hurricanes. Approximately 2,900 members in New Orleans, 

Louisiana; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Pascagoula, Mississippi, 

started receiving the increased base allowance effective January 1, 

2006. An additional 10,300 members in 14 Military Housing Areas 

in hurricane affected areas are projected to receive additional payments under the new authority. In total, approximately 13,200 

members are projected to receive increased allowances. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY PERSONNEL

RESERVE PERSONNEL, ARMY

For an additional amount for ‘‘Reserve Personnel, Army’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $4,071,000: Provided, That 

Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for 

this specific purpose. 

This request provides for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) increases for Reserve members who live in housing areas that were 

impacted by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. There are 

two parts to the BAH adjustments. First, general BAH rates increased significantly on January 1, 2006, due to the changes in 

hurricane-affected housing markets. Second, Section 609 of the FY 

2006 National Defense Authorization Act authorized payment of up 


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to an additional 20 percent of the base BAH levels for areas impacted by the hurricanes. Approximately 200 members in New Orleans, Louisiana; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Pascagoula, Mississippi, started receiving the increased base allowance effective 

January 1, 2006. An additional 5,700 members in 14 Military 

Housing Areas in hurricane affected areas are projected to receive 

additional payments under the new authority. In total, approximately 5,900 members are projected to receive increased allowances. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY PERSONNEL

RESERVE PERSONNEL, NAVY

For an additional amount for ‘‘Reserve Personnel, Navy’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $10,200,000: Provided, 

That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement 

for this specific purpose. 

This request provides for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) increases for Reserve members who live in housing areas that were 

impacted by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. There are 

two parts to the BAH adjustments. First, general BAH rates increased significantly on January 1, 2006, due to the changes in 

hurricane-affected housing markets. Second, Section 609 of the FY 

2006 National Defense Authorization Act authorized payment of up 

to an additional 20 percent of the base BAH levels for areas impacted by the hurricanes. Approximately 1,400 members in New 

Orleans, Louisiana; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Pascagoula, Mississippi, started receiving the increased base allowance effective 

January 1, 2006. An additional 4,700 members in 14 Military 

Housing Areas in hurricane affected areas are projected to receive 

additional payments under the new authority. In total, approximately 6,100 members are projected to receive increased allowances. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY PERSONNEL

RESERVE PERSONNEL, MARINE CORPS

For an additional amount for ‘‘Reserve Personnel, Marine Corps’’

for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane 

Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $2,176,000: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request provides for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) increases for Reserve members who live in housing areas that were 

impacted by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. There are 

two parts to the BAH adjustments. First, general BAH rates increased significantly on January 1, 2006, due to the changes in 

hurricane-affected housing markets. Second, Section 609 of the FY 


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2006 National Defense Authorization Act authorized payment of up 

to an additional 20 percent of the base BAH levels for areas impacted by the hurricanes. Approximately 300 members in New Orleans, Louisiana; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Pascagoula, Mississippi, started receiving the increased base allowance effective 

January 1, 2006. An additional 600 members in 14 Military Housing Areas in hurricane affected areas are projected to receive additional payments under the new authority. In total, approximately 

900 members are projected to receive increased allowances. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY PERSONNEL

RESERVE PERSONNEL, AIR FORCE

For an additional amount for ‘‘Reserve Personnel, Air Force’’ for 

necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $94,000: Provided, That 

Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for 

this specific purpose. 

This request provides for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) increases for Reserve members who live in housing areas that were 

impacted by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. There are 

two parts to the BAH adjustments. First, general BAH rates increased significantly on January 1, 2006, due to the changes in 

hurricane-affected housing markets. Second, Section 609 of the FY 

2006 National Defense Authorization Act authorized payment of up 

to an additional 20 percent of the base BAH levels for areas impacted by the hurricanes. Approximately 10 members in New Orleans, Louisiana; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Pascagoula, Mississippi, 

started receiving the increased base allowance effective January 1, 

2006. An additional 30 members in 14 Military Housing Areas in 

hurricane affected areas are projected to receive additional payments under the new authority. In total, approximately 40 members are projected to receive increased allowances. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY PERSONNEL

NATIONAL GUARD PERSONNEL, ARMY

For an additional amount for ‘‘National Guard Personnel, Army’’

for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane 

Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $1,304,000: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request provides for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) increases for National Guard members who live in housing areas that 

were impacted by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. There 

are two parts to the BAH adjustments. First, general BAH rates 

increased significantly on January 1, 2006, due to the changes in 

hurricane-affected housing markets. Second, Section 609 of the FY 

2006 National Defense Authorization Act authorized payment of up 


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to an additional 20 percent of the base BAH levels for areas impacted by the hurricanes. Approximately 200 members in New Orleans, Louisiana; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Pascagoula, Mississippi, started receiving the increased base allowance effective 

January 1, 2006. An additional 300 members in 14 Military Housing Areas in hurricane affected areas are projected to receive additional payments under the new authority. In total, approximately 

500 members are projected to receive increased allowances. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY PERSONNEL

NATIONAL GUARD PERSONNEL, AIR FORCE

For an additional amount for ‘‘National Guard Personnel, Air 

Force’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $1,408,000: 

Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency 

requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request provides for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) increases for National Guard members who live in housing areas that 

were impacted by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. There 

are two parts to the BAH adjustments. First, general BAH rates 

increased significantly on January 1, 2006, due to the changes in 

hurricane-affected housing markets. Second, Section 609 of the FY 

2006 National Defense Authorization Act authorized payment of up 

to an additional 20 percent of the base BAH levels for areas impacted by the hurricanes. Approximately 200 members in New Orleans, Louisiana; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Pascagoula, Mississippi, started receiving the increased base allowance effective 

January 1, 2006. An additional 500 members in 14 Military Housing Areas in hurricane affected areas are projected to receive additional payments under the new authority. In total, approximately 

700 members are projected to receive increased allowances. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY

For an additional amount for ‘‘Operation and Maintenance, 

Navy’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurri- cane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $29,913,000, 

to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this 

specific purpose. 

This request would fund Navy activities in support of relief and 

recovery efforts at Department of Defense installations impacted by 

the hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico during 2005. The proposal includes the necessary resources to cover costs associated with facility repair and restoration, and repair, replacement, and refurbishment of collateral equipment. 


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE

For an additional amount for ‘‘Operation and Maintenance, Air 

Force’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $37,359,000, 

to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this 

specific purpose. 

This request would fund Air Force activities in support of relief 

and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricanes in the 

Gulf of Mexico. This request includes the necessary resources to finance costs associated with facility repair and restoration, and repair and replacement of collateral equipment. It also includes costs 

for personal property claims at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY RESERVE

For an additional amount for ‘‘Operation and Maintenance, Navy 

Reserve’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $12,755,000, 

to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this 

specific purpose. 

This request would fund Navy Reserve activities in response to 

hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. This proposal includes 

funding for recovery activities at Naval Air Station and the Joint 

Reserve Base in Louisiana. This request will fund collateral equipment repair, facility repair, and restoration at regional facilities. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE RESERVE

For an additional amount for ‘‘Operation and Maintenance, Air 

Force Reserve’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of 

Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, 

$1,277,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, 

That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement 

for this specific purpose. 

This request would fund Air Force Reserve activities in support 

of relief efforts for hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. This 

request includes necessary resources to finance the temporary duty 

costs associated with working at alternate sites and for the replacement of furniture that was damaged beyond repair. 


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

For an additional amount for ‘‘Operation and Maintenance, Army 

National Guard’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences 

of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, 

$42,307,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would fund Army National Guard activities in support of recovery efforts for hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 

2005. This request funds repairs at various sites in Mississippi and 

Louisiana. This request includes the necessary resources to cover 

costs associated with facility repair and restoration and repair of 

collateral equipment. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM

For an additional amount for ‘‘Defense Health Program’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $33,881,000, to remain 

available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific 

purpose. 

This request would fund the estimated incremental cost for Defense Health Program activities in support of relief and recovery 

activities due to damage caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 

This request funds health care for active duty personnel and Department of Defense beneficiaries who previously received care at 

Keesler Medical Center and now are receiving health care, dental 

care (active duty only), and pharmaceuticals through the private 

sector care contracts. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

PROCUREMENT

OTHER PROCUREMENT, ARMY

For an additional amount for ‘‘Other Procurement, Army’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $9,136,000, to remain 

available until September 30, 2008: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific 

purpose. 

This request would fund efforts to replace information technology 

systems at Army National Guard facilities in Mississippi and Louisiana damaged by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. 


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

PROCUREMENT

AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, NAVY

For an additional amount for ‘‘Aircraft Procurement, Navy’’ for 

necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $579,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008: Provided, That Congress designates 

this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would fund the replacement of aircraft calibration 

equipment damaged by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

PROCUREMENT

AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE

For an additional amount for ‘‘Aircraft Procurement, Air Force’’

for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane 

Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $13,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008: Provided, That Congress 

designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would fund the replacement pods on F–16 and F–

15 aircraft. These pods are required to communicate with new Air 

Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation Systems at Gulfport Air National Guard training ranges. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

PROCUREMENT

PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, ARMY

For an additional amount for ‘‘Procurement of Ammunition, 

Army’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $700,000, to 

remain available until September 30, 2008: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this 

specific purpose. 

This request would fund the continuation of facility repair to the 

Mississippi Ammunition plant. The request includes miscellaneous 

items such as roofing materials, window glass, and generators. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

PROCUREMENT

PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS

For an additional amount for ‘‘Procurement of Ammunition, Navy 

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season, $899,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008: 

Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency 

requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would fund the replacement of ammunition damaged by water, including Other Ship Gun Ammunition, Pyrotechnic/Demolition items, Small Arms and Landing Party Ammunition, 5′′/54 Ammunition, and Intermediate Caliber Gun Ammunition. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

PROCUREMENT

OTHER PROCUREMENT, NAVY

For an additional amount for ‘‘Other Procurement, Navy’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $85,040,000, to remain 

available until September 30, 2008: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific 

purpose. 

This request would fund the replacement of base communication 

infrastructure at various installations located in the Gulf Coast region, information technology systems located at the SPAWAR Systems Center and Naval Station in New Orleans, and military construction support equipment for projects in the Gulf Coast region. 

Funds would also be used to procure an uninterruptible power supply and generator to provide a backup power supply for the military construction project P013K at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

PROCUREMENT

PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE-WIDE

For an additional amount for ‘‘Procurement, Defense-Wide’’ for 

necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $2,797,000, to remain 

available until September 30, 2008: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific 

purpose. 

This request would fund the replacement of equipment destroyed 

by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. The request includes 

funds for the replacement of Special Operations Command combatant craft, associated communications gear, generators, and an intrusion detection system. 


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

PROCUREMENT

SHIPBUILDING AND CONVERSION, NAVY

For an additional amount for ‘‘Shipbuilding and Conversion, 

Navy’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, 

$1,025,236,000, to remain available until September 30, 2010, 

which shall be available for transfer within this account to replace 

destroyed or damaged equipment, prepare and recover naval vessels 

under contract; and provide for cost adjustments for naval vessels 

for which funds have been previously appropriated: Provided, That 

this transfer authority is in addition to any other transfer authority 

available to the Department of Defense: Provided further, That the 

Secretary of Defense shall, not fewer than 15 days prior to making 

transfers within this appropriation, notify the congressional defense 

committees in writing of the details of any such transfer: Provided 

further, That the Congress designates this amount as an emergency 

requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide resources to replace destroyed or 

damaged equipment and related shipyard workforce costs at Gulf 

Coast shipyards impacted by hurricanes in the Gulf Coast region 

in 2005. This request also includes funding to replace contractor 

furnished equipment for other Navy ship programs damaged or destroyed at vendors located in the Gulf Coast region and for associated overhead impacts resulting from the equipment delivery 

delays. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, NAVY

For an additional amount for ‘‘Research, Development, Test, and 

Evaluation, Navy’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 

season, $12,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: 

Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency 

requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide funding to replace contractor furnished equipment for Littoral Combat Ships damaged or destroyed 

at vendors located in the Gulf Coast region. The request would also 

fund costs associated with labor disruption resulting from equipment delivery delays, material cost increases, and other delay and 

disruption costs. 


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, AIR FORCE

For an additional amount for ‘‘Research, Development, Test, and 

Evaluation, Air Force’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 

season, $6,250,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: 

Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency 

requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would fund the costs to repair, restore, and replace 

hurricane-damaged equipment and facilities used for development 

and test activities at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, DEFENSE-WIDE

For an additional amount for ‘‘Research, Development, Test, and 

Evaluation, Defense-Wide’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 

season, $730,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: 

Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency 

requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would fund the costs for a classified project damaged by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY

For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Construction, Navy’’ for 

necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $53,430,000, to remain 

available until September 30, 2010: Provided, That such funds may 

be obligated or expended for planning and design and military construction projects not otherwise authorized by law: Provided further, 

That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement 

for this specific purpose. 

This request would fund the planning, design, and construction 

of facilities and infrastructure to Navy installations in Mississippi 

that were damaged beyond repair as a result of the hurricanes in 

the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. 


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE

For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Construction, Air Force’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane 

Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $111,240,000, to 

remain available until September 30, 2010: Provided, That such 

funds may be obligated or expended for planning and design and 

military construction projects not otherwise authorized by law: Provided further, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would fund the planning, design and construction of 

facilities and infrastructure at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi that were damaged beyond repair as a result the hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVAL RESERVE

For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Construction, Naval Reserve’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $24,270,000, 

to remain available until September 30, 2010: Provided, That such 

funds may be obligated or expended for planning and design and 

military construction projects not otherwise authorized by law: Provided further, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose: Provided further, That 

the amounts appropriated under this heading in the Emergency 

Supplemental Appropriations Act to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf 

of Mexico and Pandemic Influenza, 2006 (Div. B, P.L. 109–148) 

shall remain available until September 30, 2010. 

This request would fund the planning, design, and construction 

of replacement facilities and infrastructure projects located in New 

Orleans and damaged by the hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 

2005. Public Law 109–148, made all (except for Naval Reserve and 

Army National Guard) military construction appropriations available for new obligations until 2010. This proposal would make the 

military construction funds appropriated in Public Law 109–148 for 

this account available until September 30, 2010. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Construction, Army National Guard’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of 

Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, 

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vided, That such funds may be obligated or expended for planning 

and design and military construction projects not otherwise authorized by law: Provided further, That Congress designates this 

amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose: Provided further, That the amounts appropriated under this heading in 

the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico and Pandemic Influenza, 2006 (Div. B, 

P.L. 109–148) shall remain available until September 30, 2010. 

This request would fund the planning, design, and construction 

of replacement facilities and infrastructure projects at various locations in Louisiana and Mississippi damaged beyond repair by the 

hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. Public Law 109–148 

made all (except for Naval Reserve and Army National Guard) 

military construction appropriations available for new obligations 

until 2010. This language would make the military construction 

funds appropriated in Public Law 109–148 for this account available until September 30, 2010. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR GUARD

For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Construction, Air Guard’’

for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane 

Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $5,800,000, to remain available until September 30, 2010: Provided, That such 

funds may be obligated or expended for planning and design and 

military construction projects not otherwise authorized by law: Provided further, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would fund the planning, design and construction of 

replacement facilities located in Mississippi that were damaged beyond repair by the hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

REVOLVING AND MANAGEMENT FUNDS

DEFENSE WORKING CAPITAL FUND

For an additional amount for ‘‘Defense Working Capital Fund’’

for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane 

Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $1,222,000, to remain available until September 30, 2006: Provided, That Congress 

designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would fund transportation costs related to hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005 for Defense Logistics Agency 

offices to distribute excess property in support of relief efforts ($0.8 

million). The request would also fund the replacement of shelf 

stock destroyed by Hurricane Katrina for the Defense Commissary 

Agency ($0.4 million). 


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

REVOLVING AND MANAGEMENT FUNDS

NATIONAL DEFENSE SEALIFT FUND

For an additional amount for ‘‘National Defense Sealift Fund’’ for 

necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $10,000,000, to remain 

available until expended: Provided, That Congress designates this 

amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide funding to replace contractor furnished equipment for T–AKE ships damaged or destroyed at vendors located in the Gulf Coast region and to pay for costs associated with labor disruption resulting from the equipment delivery 

delays. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

TRUST FUNDS

GENERAL FUND PAYMENT, SURCHARGE COLLECTIONS, SALES OF

COMMISSARY STORES, DEFENSE

For an additional amount for ‘‘General Fund Payment, Surcharge 

Collections, Sales of Commissary Stores, Defense’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other 

hurricanes of the 2005 season, $10,530,000, to remain available 

until September 30, 2010: Provided further, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific 

purpose. 

This request would fund additional costs to clear grounds and debris and rebuild the commissaries at Keesler Air Force Base and 

the Naval Construction Battalion Center located in Mississippi 

($10.3 million). The request also includes funds to repair other 

commissaries that were damaged by the hurricanes in the Gulf of 

Mexico in 2005 ($0.2 million). 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. lll. Upon his determination that such action is necessary 

to ensure the appropriate allocation of funds provided to the Department of Defense in this Act, the Secretary of Defense may transfer 

up to $300,000,000, of such funds (including military construction 

appropriations) between such appropriations: Provided, That the 

Secretary shall notify the Congress promptly of each transfer made 

pursuant to this authority: Provided further, That the transfer authority provided in this section is in addition to any other transfer 

authority available to the Department of Defense. 

This provision would allow transfers of funds appropriated in the 

anticipated supplemental bill, including the military construction 

accounts. Absent this legislative provision, the Department of Defense’s (DOD’s) flexibility to react to changing conditions as a result of hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005 is restricted. This 


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provision ensures that transferred funds remain available for the 

purpose and time period of the account to which they are transferred. 

Sec. lll. Title I of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico and Pandemic Influenza, 2006 (Div. B, Public Law 109–148) is amended: 

(a) in section 201 after the phrase, ‘‘between such appropriations,’’ by adding: ‘‘, and from funds made available in this 

chapter to appropriations provided in chapter 7 of this title’’; 

and 

(b) by adding at the end of the General Provisions for chapter 

7, the following new section: ‘‘Sec. 707. The Secretary of Defense 

may transfer funds between appropriations provided in this 

chapter: Provided, That the Secretary shall notify the Congress 

promptly of each transfer made pursuant to this authority.’’

This provision would provide the Department with needed flexibility to allow the transfer of funds between all DOD accounts in 

Chapter 2 of P.L. 109–148 and all Military Construction accounts 

in Chapter 7, and within the Military Construction accounts of 

Chapter 7. This additional authority will allow DOD the ability to 

respond effectively to changing requirements as temporary recovery 

and reconstitution operations transition to long-term repair and reconstruction efforts. The number of deployed personnel, support 

equipment, and temporary lodging arrangements will be replaced 

by permanent construction efforts, which will vary by region and 

local conditions, requiring flexible reprogramming between accounts. In addition, the cost of various construction projects is likely to vary from region to region, which will require additional flexibility within the Military Construction accounts. 

Sec. lll. Funds appropriated to the Department of Defense in 

this Act may be obligated and expended notwithstanding section 

504(a)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 414(a)(1)). 

This proposed waiver is necessary in order to authorize DOD and 

the Intelligence Community to obligate supplemental funds for activities funded through the National Intelligence Program. 

OTHER DEFENSE—CIVIL PROGRAMS 

ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME

ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME

The following amounts of unobligated balances shall be available 

for construction, rehabilitation, or expansion of facilities for housing 

Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH)—Gulfport residents: from 

amounts appropriated under this heading in title I of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the 

Gulf of Mexico (Div. B, P.L. 109–148), $45,000,000 provided for 

AFRH-Gulfport, and from amounts provided for AFRH–DC, 

$11,000,000; and unobligated balances of funds provided in fiscal 

years 1998 through 2004 for construction and renovation of the 

physical plants at the United States Naval Home/AFRH-Gulfport. 

This language consolidates $75.7 million of prior appropriations 

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been obligated. These appropriations will be used to implement the 

findings of a congressionally-mandated study for rehousing AFRHGulfport residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The study will 

be transmitted to the Congress in early March 2006. Consolidating 

these prior appropriations will assist in providing the necessary 

flexibility to rehouse those AFRH-Gulfport residents. The amounts 

proposed for consolidation include funds provided in the recent 

Katrina supplemental for Gulfport, Mississippi ($45 million for capital costs) and Washington, D.C. Homes ($11 million for capital 

costs), and amounts previously appropriated for a long-term care 

facility at the AFRH in Gulfport, Mississippi ($19.7 million for capital costs). 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For an additional amount for ‘‘Salaries and Expenses’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $13,500,000, to remain 

available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That these amounts 

shall be transferred to the Offices of the Inspector General of the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Education, Health and Human 

Services, Housing and Urban Development, Justice, Labor, and 

Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency, the General Services Administration, and the Social Security Administration to carry out necessary audits and investigations of funding and 

programs undertaken by the respective agencies for response and recovery from the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes: Provided further, That 

Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for 

this specific purpose. This request would provide an additional $13.5 million to the Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Inspector General 

(OIG) to be transferred to other Federal OIG offices to support, investigate, and audit recovery activities related to Hurricane 

Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season. 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

CONSTRUCTION

For an additional amount for ‘‘Construction’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other 

hurricanes of the 2005 season, $16,000,000, to remain available 

until expended: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as 

an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide an additional $16 million to Customs 

and Border Protection (CBP) for build-out costs; replacement items, 

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

OPERATING EXPENSES

For an additional amount for ‘‘Operating Expenses’’ for necessary 

expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other 

hurricanes of the 2005 season, $7,350,000, to remain available until 

September 30, 2007: Provided, That Congress designates this 

amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide $7.4 million to the U.S. Coast Guard 

for clean-up and repair needs at facilities that were damaged by 

Hurricane Katrina and repair or replacement of equipment, materials and supplies lost. 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVEMENTS

For an additional amount for ‘‘Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of 

Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, 

$62,160,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That 

Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for 

this specific purpose. 

This request would provide $62.2 million to the U.S. Coast Guard 

for major repair and reconstruction projects for facilities that were 

damaged by Hurricane Katrina. 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

PREPAREDNESS, MITIGATION, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

For an additional amount for ‘‘Preparedness, Mitigation, Response and Recovery’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 

season, $5,000,000: Provided, that Congress designates this amount 

as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide additional funds to the Federal 

Emergency Management Agency to fill vacant full-time equivalent 

(FTE) positions which directly contribute to recovery operations. 

Funding for this initiative is requested in the FY 2007 President’s 

Budget, and this request would allow FEMA to bring 60 of the requested FTE on-board earlier to address the additional workload 

generated by the ongoing recovery efforts in response to Hurricane 

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

ADMINISTRATIVE AND REGIONAL OPERATIONS

For an additional amount for ‘‘Administrative and Regional Operations’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, 

$70,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That 

Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for 

this specific purpose. This request would provide $70 million to the Federal Emergency 

Management Agency to reconstruct and improve existing public 

alert, warning, and crisis communications systems in the Gulf region. 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

DISASTER RELIEF

For an additional amount for ‘‘Disaster Relief’’ for necessary expenses under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 

Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), $9,400,000,000, to remain 

available until expended: Provided, That Congress designates this 

amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide an additional $9.4 billion to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster relief associated with Hurricane Katrina and the other hurricanes of the 

2005 season. This funding will replenish funding that was reallocated from the Disaster Relief Fund in P.L. 109–148. This funding 

will support ongoing response efforts, including assistance to families and individuals so that they can be sheltered and provided 

with medical care, housing assistance, and other FEMA disaster 

assistance benefits. Additionally, funding will support public assistance, emergency protective measures, debris removal, and response 

activities performed by other Federal agencies pursuant to mission 

assignments from FEMA under the Stafford Act. This request ensures that Federal disaster response and relief efforts will continue 

uninterrupted. 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

DISASTER ASSISTANCE DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM ACCOUNT

For an additional amount for ‘‘Disaster Assistance Direct Loan 

Program Account’’ for the cost of direct loans as authorized under 

section 417 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 

Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5184), $300,000,000, to be used to assist 

local governments that were affected by Hurricane Katrina and 

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tions for the principal amount of direct loans not to exceed 

$400,000,000: Provided further, That notwithstanding section 

417(b), the amount of any such loan issued pursuant to this section 

may exceed $5,000,000: Provided further, That notwithstanding section 417(c)(1), such loans may not be canceled: Provided further, 

That the cost of modifying such loans shall be as defined in section 

502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 661a): Provided further, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

For an additional amount for ‘‘Disaster Assistance Direct Loan 

Program Account’’ for administrative expenses to carry out the direct loan program, as authorized by section 417 of the Stafford Act, 

$1,000,000: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an 

emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide an additional $400 million in loan 

volume for the Community Disaster Loan program to assist local 

governments affected by Hurricane Katrina. 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Sec. lll. The Federal Emergency Management Agency may 

provide funds to a State or local government or, as necessary, assume an existing agreement from such unit of government, to pay 

for utility costs resulting from the provision of temporary housing 

units to evacuees from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita if the State or 

local government has previously arranged to pay for such utilities 

on behalf of the evacuees for the term of any leases, not to exceed 

12 months, contracted by or prior to February 7, 2006, notwithstanding section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 

Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5174). The Federal share of 

the costs eligible to be paid shall be 100 percent. 

This language will permit the Federal Emergency Management 

Agency (FEMA) to pay for utility costs for those leases negotiated 

by State and local governments on FEMA’s behalf. 

Sec. lll. Under the heading, ‘‘National Flood Insurance 

Fund,’’ in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act 

of 2006 (P.L. 109–90), delete ‘‘$30,000,000 for interest on Treasury 

borrowings’’ and insert ‘‘such sums as necessary for interest on 

Treasury borrowings’’. 

This language would amend the 2006 Department of Homeland 

Security Appropriations Act in order to allow the National Flood 

Insurance Fund to pay sufficient interest on the amounts the program has borrowed from the Treasury to pay claims associated 

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 

PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING

TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE

For an additional amount for ‘‘Tenant-Based Rental Assistance’’

for housing vouchers for households within the area declared a 

major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 

Emergency Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) related to the consequences 

of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, 

$202,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007, of 

which not to exceed $6,000,000 is for related administrative costs, 

including IT costs, of the Department of Housing and Urban Development: Provided, That such households shall be limited to those 

identified under this heading in Division B, Public Law 109–148 

and to those which, prior to Hurricane Katrina or Rita, received assistance under section 236 or under section 221(d)(3) pursuant to 

section 221(d)(5) of the National Housing Act, or section 101 of the 

Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965: Provided further, 

That such funds shall be subject to the terms and conditions of 

amounts provided under this heading in Division B, P.L. 109–148, 

except that section 8(o)(7)(A) of the United States Housing Act of 

1937 shall not apply to funds under such heading and under this 

heading: Provided further, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, after providing a first right of return to all households 

in the St. Bernard, Orleans, Plaquemines, Jefferson, and St. Tammany Parishes eligible for project-based housing assistance under 

this heading and under this heading in Division B, P.L. 109–148, 

owners may then offer remaining available dwelling units to city 

and parish employees from those parishes for a period of not to exceed 12 months: Provided further, That Congress designates this 

amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide $202 million to assist approximately 

44,000 families that were in Department of Housing and Urban Development assisted housing or were homeless in the areas affected 

by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita prior to the disasters. These funds 

will cover the remaining 5 months of an 18 month housing assistance program. 

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND

For an additional amount for ‘‘Community Development Fund’’

for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane 

Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $4,200,000,000, to 

remain available until expended for activities authorized by title I 

of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974: Provided, 

That such funds may not be used for activities reimbursable by or 

for which funds are made available by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Small Business Administration, or the Army 

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made available to the State of Louisiana: Provided further, That 

these funds shall be administered through an entity or entities designated by the Governor of Louisiana: Provided further, That these 

funds shall not adversely affect the amount of any formula assistance received by Louisiana under this heading: Provided further, 

That Louisiana may use up to five percent of these funds for administrative costs: Provided further, That these funds are for the purposes of flood mitigation through infrastructure improvements, real 

property acquisition or relocation, and other means: Provided further, That Louisiana shall certify to the Secretary that such activities will be subject to the requirements of section 404 of the Robert 

T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 

5170c): Provided further, That Louisiana shall submit a plan to the 

Secretary detailing the proposed use of all funds, including criteria 

for eligibility and how the use of these funds will address mitigation 

and infrastructure needs: Provided further, That the plan must be 

approved by the Secretary as consistent with the requirements of 

this program: Provided further, That the Secretary may waive, or 

specify alternative requirements for, any provision of any statute or 

regulation that the Secretary administers in connection with the obligation by the Secretary or the use by the recipient of these funds, 

except for requirements related to fair housing, nondiscrimination, 

labor standards, and the environment, upon a request by Louisiana 

that such waiver is required to facilitate the use of such funds, and 

a finding that such waiver would not be inconsistent with the overall purpose of the statute or regulation: Provided further, That the 

Secretary may waive the requirement that activities benefit persons 

of low and moderate income, except that at least 50 percent of the 

funds made available herein must benefit primarily persons of low 

and moderate income unless the Secretary otherwise makes a finding of compelling need: Provided further, That the Secretary shall 

publish in the Federal Register any waiver of any statute or regulation that the Secretary administers pursuant to title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 no later than 5 days 

before the effective date of such waiver: Provided further, That every 

waiver made by the Secretary must be reconsidered on the two-year 

anniversary of the day the Secretary published the waiver in the 

Federal Register: Provided further, That Congress designates this 

amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide $4.2 billion for the Community Development Block Grant program. The funding would be used for flood 

mitigation through infrastructure improvements, real property acquisition or relocation, and other means to reduce the risk of future 

damages and loss in Louisiana. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE

ROYALTY AND OFFSHORE MINERALS MANAGEMENT

For an additional amount for ‘‘Royalty and Offshore Minerals 

Management’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of 

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repayment of advances to other appropriation accounts from which 

funds were transferred for such purposes, $15,000,000, to remain 

available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific 

purpose. This request would provide an additional $15 million to the Minerals Management Service (MMS) for costs associated with the 

temporary relocation of the MMS Gulf of Mexico regional office 

from Louisiana to Houston, Texas, including the costs to purchase 

new equipment and find temporary offices. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

SURVEYS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND RESEARCH

For an additional amount for ‘‘Surveys, Investigations, and Research’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season and for repayment of advances to other appropriation accounts from which 

funds were transferred for such purposes, $10,200,000, to remain 

available until expended: Provided, That Congress designates this 

amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide an additional $10.2 million to the 

United States Geological Survey (USGS) for facility and equipment 

repair needs at USGS sites in the Southeast that were damaged by 

hurricanes. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

CONSTRUCTION

For an additional amount for ‘‘Construction’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other 

hurricanes of the 2005 season, $132,400,000, to remain available 

until expended: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as 

an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide an additional $132.4 million to the 

Fish and Wildlife Service for immediate clean-up and facility repair 

needs at 61 national wildlife refuges in the Southeast that were 

damaged by hurricanes. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND

For an additional amount for ‘‘Historic Preservation Fund’’ for 

necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $3,000,000, to remain 

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ignates this amount as an emergency requirement for this specific 

purpose. 

This request would provide an additional $3 million to the National Park Service for financial assistance to the State Historic 

Preservation Officers in States in the Southeast that were damaged 

by hurricanes. 

This funding will assist the States in completing reviews under 

section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. These reviews are a critical step in restoring or repairing historic structures, which are an integral part of the heritage tourism industry 

in those States. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

CONSTRUCTION

For an additional amount for ‘‘Construction’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other 

hurricanes of the 2005 season, $55,400,000, to remain available 

until expended: Provided, That Congress designates this amount as 

an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide an additional $55.4 million to the National Park Service for immediate clean-up and facility repair 

needs at 12 national parks in the Southeast that were damaged by 

hurricanes. 

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For an additional amount for ‘‘Salaries and Expenses’’ for necessary expenses related to the prosecutions and investigations related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $9,700,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That Congress designates this amount 

as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose: Provided further, That the Attorney General may transfer such amounts as he 

deems necessary to any other Department of Justice appropriation 

for hurricane-related prosecution and investigation expenses. 

The proposal would provide $9.7 million to support the prosecution and investigation of cases stemming from hurricanes in the 

Gulf Coast region. The resources will be used for the costs associated with significant additional caseload relating to the hurricanes 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 

DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION

CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR PROJECTS

For an additional amount for ‘‘Construction, Major Projects’’ for 

necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $600,000,000, to remain 

available until expended: Provided, That Congress designates this 

amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purpose. This request would provide an additional $600 million for the Department of Veterans Affairs to rebuild the medical center in New 

Orleans, Louisiana damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Public Law 

109–148 included $75 million for planning and land acquisition for 

this project. 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. lll. Of the amounts provided under the heading, ‘‘Medical Services,’’ Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, in Division B, title I, Public Law 109–148, 

$122,000,000, to remain available until expended, shall be for hospital activation costs associated with the New Orleans medical center: Provided, That this amount may be transferred to the ‘‘Medical 

administration,’’ ‘‘Medical facilities,’’ and ‘‘Information technology 

systems’’ accounts for the purpose of funding activation costs chargeable to those accounts. 

This provision would extend availability of $122 million included 

in the previous supplemental (Public Law 109–148) for Medical 

Services, to be used for activation of the new hospital to be built 

in New Orleans and will also allow VA to transfer money to the 

proper medical accounts to fund these activation costs. 

CORPS OF ENGINEERS—CIVIL WORKS 

CONSTRUCTION

For an additional amount for ‘‘Construction’’ to reduce the risk of 

storm damage to the greater New Orleans metropolitan area by restoring the surrounding wetlands through measures to begin to reverse wetland losses in areas affected by navigation, oil and gas, 

and other channels and through modification of the Caernarvon 

Freshwater Diversion structure or its operations, $100,000,000, to 

remain available until expended: Provided, That these funds shall 

not be subject to any non-Federal cost-sharing requirement: Provided further, That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement for these specific purposes. 

The wetlands surrounding greater New Orleans operate as a natural buffer to lessen storm impacts, and are an important part of 

the overall storm damage reduction system. Nourishing and rebuilding these wetlands will increase the effectiveness of the levees 

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This request would provide an additional $100 million to the 

Corps of Engineers to reduce the risk of storm damage to greater 

New Orleans by restoring the surrounding wetlands. These funds 

are needed to help reduce the risk of loss of life and damage to 

homes, businesses, and local infrastructure in the metropolitan 

area. 

The Corps would use these funds to begin to reverse wetland 

losses in areas affected by navigation, oil and gas, and other channels and to improve the performance of the Caernarvon Freshwater 

Diversion Structure. 

CORPS OF ENGINEERS—CIVIL WORKS 

FLOOD CONTROL AND COASTAL EMERGENCIES

For an additional amount for ‘‘Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies,’’ as authorized by section 5 of the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941, as amended (33 U.S.C. 701n), for necessary expenses 

related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $1,360,000,000, to remain available until 

expended: Provided, That the Secretary of the Army is directed to 

use the funds appropriated herein to modify, at full Federal expense, 

authorized projects in southeast Louisiana to provide hurricane and 

storm damage reduction and flood damage reduction in greater 

New Orleans and surrounding areas, of which $530,000,000 shall 

be used to modify the 17th Street, Orleans Avenue and London Avenue drainage canals, and install pumps and closure structures at 

or near the lakefront; $250,000,000 shall be used for storm-proofing 

interior pump stations to ensure their operability during hurricanes, 

storms and high water events; $170,000,000 shall be used for armoring critical elements of the New Orleans hurricane and storm 

damage reduction system; $350,000,000 shall be used to improve 

protection at the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal; and $60,000,000 

shall be used for incorporation of certain non-Federal levees in 

Plaquemines Parish into the existing Federal levee system: Provided 

further, That any project using funds appropriated herein shall be 

initiated only after non-Federal interests have entered into binding 

agreements with the Secretary to pay 100 percent of the operation, 

maintenance, repair, replacement and rehabilitation costs of the 

project and to hold and save the United States free from damages 

due to the construction or operation and maintenance of the project, 

except for damages due to the fault or negligence of the United 

States or its contractors: Provided further, That Congress designates 

this amount as an emergency requirement for these specific purposes. 

This request would provide a total of $1.36 billion for the Flood 

Control and Coastal Emergencies account of the Corps of Engineers—Civil Works for several measures necessary to achieve the 

President’s commitment of stronger and better protection for New 

Orleans, Louisiana. 

The request includes $530 million to modify three interior drainage canals (17th Street, Orleans Avenue, and London Avenue) and 

install state-of-the-art pumping stations and closure structures at 

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vent storm surge from Lake Ponchartrain from entering the canals, 

and the new pumping stations will convey water from the canals 

to the lake. 

Also included is $250 million to storm proof existing, authorized 

Federal pump stations in Orleans and Jefferson parishes. Stormproofing measures will provide more protection against hurricane 

force winds, storm surge, and inundation so the drainage pumps 

and equipment can remain operable during hurricanes, storms, and 

high water events. In addition, the request includes $170 million for armoring of levees and floodwalls at critical portions of the New Orleans hurricane 

and storm damage reduction system, including structural transition points such as pipeline crossings or junctures between levees 

and floodwalls; floodwall bases; and on sections of levees likely to 

be exposed to extreme surge and wave wash. 

For improved protection along the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC), the request includes $350 million which could be 

used to construct two closure structures—one at Seabrook, where 

the IHNC enters Lake Ponchartrain, and another on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The request also includes $60 million to incorporate the 

Plaquemines parish non-Federal levee along the west bank of the 

Mississippi River into the existing Federal levee system authorized 

under the New Orleans to Venice hurricane protection project, in 

order to protect the evacuation route. 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND MANAGEMENT

For an additional amount for ‘‘Environmental Programs and 

Management’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of 

Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, 

$6,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, 

That Congress designates this amount as an emergency requirement 

for this specific purpose. 

This request would provide $6 million for increased environmental monitoring, assessment, and analytical support necessary 

to protect public health during ongoing recovery and reconstruction 

efforts. This work will include the enhancement of air monitoring 

networks to assess the air quality effects of open burning of storm 

debris and increased construction-related emissions. 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM

For an additional amount for ‘‘Leaking Underground Storage 

Tank Program,’’ to be derived from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund, for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 

season, $7,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: 

Provided, That Congress designates the amounts provided herein as 

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This request for an additional $7 million addresses the most immediate underground storage tank needs in areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Funding would enable site assessments 

of leaking tanks to immediately identify and initiate the appropriate corrective actions. 

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 

FEDERAL BUILDINGS FUND

For an additional amount for ‘‘Federal Buildings Fund’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina 

and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $37,000,000, from the General Fund and to remain available until expended: Provided, That 

notwithstanding 40 U.S.C. 3307, the Administrator of General Services is authorized to proceed with repairs and alterations for affected buildings: Provided further, That Congress designates this 

amount as an emergency requirement for this specific purposes. 

This request would provide $37 million for the short- and longterm repair and alterations of buildings damaged by the hurricanes 

of 2005. Multiple Federal buildings in the Gulf Coast received significant water and wind damage as a result of the hurricanes during 2005. These funds will pay for the continuing clean-up and repair work that is necessary to make these facilities safe and fully 

functional. 

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 

DISASTER LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT

For an additional amount for the ‘‘Disaster Loans Program Account’’ for the costs of disaster loans authorized by section 7(b) of 

the Small Business Act, $1,254,000,000, to remain available until 

expended; from this amount up to $90,000,000 plus an amount 

equal to any amounts previously reprogrammed from disaster loan 

administrative expenses and used to provide credit subsidy during 

fiscal year 2006 are available for administrative expenses to carry 

out the disaster loan program, which amount may be transferred to 

and merged with appropriations for Salaries and Expenses: Provided, That such costs, including the cost of modifying such loans, 

shall be as defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act 

of 1974: Provided further, That Congress designates this amount as 

an emergency requirement for this specific purpose: Provided further, That amounts provided herein may be transferred to ‘‘Disaster 

Relief,’’ Federal Emergency Management Agency, to reimburse any 

funding to be provided under that heading to the ‘‘Disaster Loans 

Program Account’’ during FY 2006. 

This request would provide $1.3 billion for credit subsidy and administrative funds to make loans to homeowners, renters, and businesses for recovery costs. In addition, it allows the Small Business 

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Agency (FEMA) for any funds transferred from FEMA’s Disaster 

Relief Fund to the Disaster Loans Program Account. 

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