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22 U.S.C. § 3658 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3658. Benefits based on basic pay
For the purpose of determining—
(1) amounts of compensation for disability or death under chapter 81 of title 5, relating to compensation for work injuries;
(2) benefits under subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title 5, relating to retirement;
(3) amounts of insurance under chapter 87 of title 5, relating to life insurance;
(4) amounts of overtime pay or other premium pay;
(5) annual leave benefits; and
(6) any other benefits related to basic pay;
the basic pay of each employee shall include the rate of basic pay established for his position under section 3642 of this title plus the amount of any additional compensation provided under section 3657(a) 1 of this title.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1218, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 466; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3534, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2863; Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXV, § 3523(c)(2), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2065.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 3657(a) of this title, referred to in text, was repealed by Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXV, § 3507(a), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2269.
heading: Amendments
text: 1997—Pub. L. 105–85, in concluding provisions, substituted “section 3642” for “section 3655” and “section 3657(a)” for “section 3657”.
1996—Par. (2). Pub. L. 104–201 amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “benefits under subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5, relating to civil service retirement;”.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Coordination of Pay and Employment Practices
text: For provisions requiring consultations with the Secretary of Defense for agencies under this subpart with respect to the establishment of rates of pay and other matters deemed appropriate by the Secretary in order to develop compatible or unified systems of basic pay and employment practices, see section 1–201 of Ex. Ord. No. 12215, May 27, 1980, 45 F.R. 36043, set out as a note under section 3601 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 3661 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3661. Panama Canal Board of Appeals; duties
(a) Subject to the provisions of this part, the Commission shall prescribe regulations establishing a Panama Canal Board of Appeals. The regulations shall provide for the number of members of the Board and their appointment, compensation, and terms of office, the selection of a Chairman of the Board, the appointment and compensation of the Board’s employees, and other appropriate matters relating to the Board.
(b) The Board shall review and determine the appeals of employees in accordance with section 3662 of this title. The decisions of the Board shall conform to the provisions of this subpart.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1221, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 466; Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXV, § 3548, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2073.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1997—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–85 substituted “Commission” for “President”.
22 U.S.C. § 3662 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3662. Appeals to Board; procedures
(a) Persons entitled to appeal; form; time
An employee may appeal to the Panama Canal Board of Appeals from an adverse determination made by an agency under section 3660 of this title. The appeal shall be made in writing within a reasonable time (as specified in regulations prescribed by, or under the authority of, the Commission) after the date of the transmittal by the agency to the employee of written notice of the adverse determination.
(b) Personal appearance
The Board may authorize, in connection with an appeal pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, a personal appearance before the Board by the employee, or by a representative of the employee designated for that purpose.
(c) Consideration of evidence; decision
After investigation and consideration of the evidence submitted, the Board shall—
(1) prepare a written decision on the appeal;
(2) transmit its decision to the agency concerned; and
(3) transmit copies of the decision to the employee concerned or to the designated representative.
(d) Finality of decision
The decision of the Board on any question or other matter relating to an appeal is final and conclusive. The agency concerned shall take action in accordance with the decision of the Board.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1222, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 467; Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXV, § 3548, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2073.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1997—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–85 substituted “Commission” for “President”.
22 U.S.C. § 3691 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3691. Individuals considered employees
(a) Individuals considered employees for purposes of certain sections
For the purposes of sections 3646,1 3671, and 3672 of this title, including any amendment made by sections 1231, 1241, and 1242 of this Act, the United States Attorney for the District of the Canal Zone and the Assistant United States Attorneys and their clerical assistants, and the United States Marshal for the District of the Canal Zone and his deputies and clerical assistants shall be considered employees of the Commission.
(b) Individuals considered employees for certain purposes
For the purposes of this Act, including any amendment made by this Act, the Executive Director of the Canal Zone Civilian Personnel Policy Coordinating Board, the Manager, Central Examining Office, and their staffs shall be considered to have been employees of the Panama Canal Company with respect to service in those positions before October 1, 1979, and as employees of the Commission with respect to service in those positions on or after that date.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1261(a), (b), Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 476.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 3646 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was repealed by Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXV, § 3507(a), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2269.
Section 1231 of this Act, referred to in subsec. (a), amended sections 5595, 5724a, and 8102 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Section 1241 of this Act, referred to in subsec. (a), amended section 8336 of Title 5 and enacted provisions set out as notes thereunder.
Section 1242 of this Act, referred to in subsec. (a), amended section 8339 of Title 5 and enacted provisions set out as notes thereunder.
This Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 96–70, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 452, known as the Panama Canal Act of 1979, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1261(c), Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 476, provided that: “The provisions of this section [enacting this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 27, 1979].”
22 U.S.C. § 3712a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3712a. Authority to lease office space
Notwithstanding section 210 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 490),1 the Commission is authorized to negotiate directly and enter into contracts for the lease of, and for improvements to, real property in the United States for use by the Commission as office space, on such terms as the Commission considers to be in the interest of the United States, and to make direct payments therefor.
(Pub. L. 100–203, title V, § 5415, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–270.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 210 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 490), referred to in text, was section 210 of act June 30, 1949, ch. 288, as amended, which was classified to section 490 of former Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and was repealed and reenacted as sections 581 to 584, 588 and 589 and parts of sections 585 to 587 and 592 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, §§ 1, 6(b), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062, 1304. For disposition of section 490 of former Title 40, see Table at beginning of Title 40.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, and not as part of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 which comprises this chapter.
22 U.S.C. § 3713 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3713. Panama Canal emergency authority
If authorizing legislation described in section 3712(b)(1) of this title has not been enacted for a fiscal year, then the Commission may withdraw funds from the Panama Canal Revolving Fund in order to defray emergency expenses and to ensure the continuous, efficient, and safe operation of the Panama Canal, including expenses for capital projects. The authority of this section may be exercised only until authorizing legislation described in section 3712(b)(1) of this title is enacted, or for a period of 24 months after the end of the fiscal year for which such authorizing legislation was last enacted, whichever occurs first. Within 60 days after the end of any calendar quarter in which expenditures are made under this section, the Commission shall report such expenditures to the appropriate committees of the Congress.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1303, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 478; Pub. L. 100–203, title V, § 5423(a), (b)(1), Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–273; Pub. L. 104–106, div. C, title XXXV, § 3529(2), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 642; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3548(b)(2), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2869.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–201 substituted “section 3712(b)(1)” for “section 3712(c)(1)” in two places.
Pub. L. 104–106 struck out “The authority of this section may not be used for administrative expenses.” after “capital projects.”
1987—Pub. L. 100–203 substituted “authority” for “Fund” in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:
“(a) On October 1, 1979, the Secretary of the Treasury shall establish and thereafter shall maintain in the Treasury a fund to be known as the ‘Panama Canal Emergency Fund’. There are authorized to be appropriated for deposit in such Fund (1) for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 1979, $40,000,000, and (2) for any fiscal year beginning on or after October 1, 1980, such additional sums as may be specifically authorized by law for such fiscal year.
“(b) The Commission may make withdrawals from the Panama Canal Emergency Fund by check in order to defray emergency expenses and to insure the continuous, efficient, and safe operation of the Panama Canal, if funds appropriated for the operation and maintenance of the Canal are insufficient for such purposes. Any withdrawal from such Fund to cover increased costs attributable to unprogrammed increases in traffic may not be made in amounts greater than the revenues from such increased traffic. Such Fund shall not be available for payments to Panama under Article XIII of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. Any withdrawal from such fund or expenditure made under this subsection shall be reported forthwith by the Commission to the Congress and to the Office of Management and Budget.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1987 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 100–203 effective Jan. 1, 1988, see section 5429 of Pub. L. 100–203, set out as a note under section 3712 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 3714 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3714. Borrowing authority
(a) Limitation on amount; issuance of notes and other obligations
The Panama Canal Commission may borrow from the Treasury, for any of the purposes of the Commission, not more than $100,000,000 outstanding at any time. For this purpose, the Commission may issue to the Secretary of the Treasury its notes or other obligations—
(1) which shall have maturities (of not later than December 31, 1999) agreed upon by the Commission and the Secretary of the Treasury, and
(2) which may be redeemable at the option of the Commission before maturity.
(b) Restrictions on use
Amounts borrowed under this section shall not be available for payments to Panama under Article XIII of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977.
(c) Effect on investment interest in Panama Canal
Amounts borrowed under this section shall increase the investment of the United States in the Panama Canal, and repayment of such amounts shall decrease such investment.
(d) Report to Congress
The Commission shall report to the Congress and to the Office of Management and Budget on each exercise of borrowing authority under this section.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1304, as added Pub. L. 100–203, title V, § 5424(a), Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–273.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1988, see section 5429 of Pub. L. 100–203, set out as an Effective Date of 1987 Amendment note under section 3712 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 3714b (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3714b. Printing
(a) Sections 501 through 517 and 1101 through 1123 of title 44 shall not apply to direct purchase by the Commission for its use of printing, binding, and blank-book work in the Republic of Panama when the Commission determines that such direct purchase is in the best interest of the Government.
(b) This section shall not affect the Commission’s authority, under chapter 5 of title 44, to operate a field printing plant.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1306, as added Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3540, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2866; amended Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXV, § 3549, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2073.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1997—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–85 substituted “Sections 501 through 517 and 1101 through 1123” for “Section 501”.
22 U.S.C. § 3715 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3715. Establishment of Compensation Fund
There is established in the Treasury of the United States the Panama Canal Commission Compensation Fund (hereafter in this Act referred to as the “Fund”).
(Pub. L. 100–705, § 2, Nov. 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 4685.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 100–705, Nov. 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 4685, known as the Panama Canal Commission Compensation Fund Act of 1988, which enacted sections 3715 to 3715d of this title, amended sections 3612, 3712, and 3731 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 3601 and 3612 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1988 Amendment note set out under section 3601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Panama Canal Commission Compensation Fund Act of 1988, and not as part of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1988, see section 10 of Pub. L. 100–705, set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note under section 3612 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 3715a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3715a. Operation of Fund
(a) Deposits to Fund
The Panama Canal Commission shall make deposits on a regular basis to the Fund, beginning on October 1, 1988, to accumulate an amount sufficient to defray the estimated total cost of liability for the workers’ compensation benefits and other payments payable under chapter 81 of title 5 for the disability or death of employees of the Panama Canal Commission or any of its predecessor agencies on account of injuries sustained on or before December 31, 1999, except for those claims arising before, on, or after October 1, 1988, for which the Secretary of Labor has assumed fiscal responsibility.
(b) Calculation of amounts to be deposited
The amounts deposited under subsection (a) shall be based upon periodic actuarial studies conducted by experts or consultants whose services are procured by the Panama Canal Commission by contract. The amounts of such deposits shall take into consideration interest earnings in accordance with subsection (c) of this section and expected cost of living adjustments as provided in section 8146a of title 5, but not amounts payable by the Commission for continuation of pay pursuant to section 8118 of such title.
(c) Investment of amounts in Fund
The Secretary of the Treasury, upon the request of the Secretary of Labor, shall invest moneys in the Fund in public debt securities which shall bear interest at rates determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, taking into consideration the current average market yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of comparable maturity. Such interest shall be credited to and form a part of the Fund.
(Pub. L. 100–705, § 3, Nov. 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 4685.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Panama Canal Commission Compensation Fund Act of 1988, and not as part of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1988, see section 10 of Pub. L. 100–705, set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note under section 3612 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 3715b (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3715b. Transfers from Fund for compensation benefits
The Secretary of the Treasury shall, upon request of the Secretary of Labor, transfer funds from the Fund to the Employees’ Compensation Fund to reimburse the Employees’ Compensation Fund for the total cost of workers’ compensation benefits and other payments described in section 3715a(a) of this title that are provided on or after October 1, 1988.
(Pub. L. 100–705, § 4, Nov. 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 4685.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Panama Canal Commission Compensation Fund Act of 1988, and not as part of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1988, see section 10 of Pub. L. 100–705, set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note under section 3612 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 3715d (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3715d. Continuation of benefits
The provisions of chapter 81 of title 5 shall, on or after October 1, 1988, continue to be the exclusive remedy, in accordance with section 8116 of such title, for the disability or death of any employee of the Panama Canal Commission, or any of its predecessor agencies, who is covered under such chapter, resulting from injuries sustained while in the performance of the employee’s duty. The rights of any such employee for workers’ compensation benefits shall be based only on the provisions of that chapter.
(Pub. L. 100–705, § 6, Nov. 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 4686.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Panama Canal Commission Compensation Fund Act of 1988, and not as part of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1988, see section 10 of Pub. L. 100–705, set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note under section 3612 of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 3721 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3721. Accounting policies
(a) Establishment and maintenance of accounts; specifications
The Commission shall establish and maintain its accounts pursuant to chapter 91 of title 31 and the provisions of this part. Such accounts shall specify all revenues received by the Commission, including tolls for the use of the Panama Canal, expenditures for capital replacement, expansion, and improvement, and all costs of maintenance and operation of the Panama Canal and of its complementary works, installations, and equipment, including depreciation, payments to the Republic of Panama under the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977, and interest on the investment of the United States calculated in accordance with section 3793 of this title.
(b) Regulations establishing the basis of accounting for assets
The Commission may issue regulations establishing the basis of accounting for the assets which are made available for the use of the Commission. Such regulations may provide for depreciation of the net replacement value of the assets which will ultimately require replacement to maintain the service capacity of the Panama Canal. Such regulations may also provide that depreciation of such assets be recorded ratably over their service lives.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1311, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 479; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3541(a), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2866.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–201 substituted “chapter 91 of title 31” for “the Accounting and Auditing Act of 1950 (31 U.S.C. 65 et seq.)”.
22 U.S.C. § 3741 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3741. Postal service
(a) Possession or administration of funds by Commission
The Commission shall take possession of and administer the funds of the Canal Zone postal service and shall assume its obligations.
(b) Expiration of responsibility for unpaid balances
Effective December 1, 1999, neither the Commission nor the United States Government shall be responsible for the distribution of any accumulated unpaid balances relating to Canal Zone postal-savings deposits, postal-savings certificates, and postal money orders.
(c) Mail addressed to Canal Zone from or through United States
Mail addressed to the Canal Zone from or through the continental United States may be routed by the United States Postal Service to the military post offices of the United States Armed Forces in the Republic of Panama. Such military post offices shall provide the required directory services and shall accept such mail to the extent permitted under the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and related agreements. The Commission shall furnish personnel, records, and other services to such military post offices to assure wherever appropriate the distribution, rerouting, or return of such mail.
(Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1331, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 481, 482; Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXV, § 3543, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2867.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–201 reenacted section catchline without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text was comprised of subsecs. (a) to (d) of section 1331 of Pub. L. 96–70 which provided for discontinuation of postal service under former Canal Zone Code, savings provision, possession and administration of postal funds by Commission, and handling of mail addressed to the Canal Zone. Prior to amendment, section 1331 also contained a subsec. (e) which amended sections 403, 3401, 3402, and 3682 of Title 39, Postal Service.