Sentence:  Subject to the limitations hereinafter provided , the Secretary of the Treasury is <WSD>authorized</WSD> and directed to pay , as prescribed by section 8 of this Title , an amount not exceeding the principal of each award , plus accrued interests on such awards as bear interest , certified pursuant to section 5 of this Title , in accordance with the award . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  grant authorization or clearance for