An Act to authorize appropriations for the winter Olympic games, and for other purposes.
PL 94-427 (S.2184), enacted 09/28/1976

90 STAT. 1336 
PUBLIC LAW 94-427—SEPT. 28, 1976 
K D- » Public Law 94-427 
94th Congress 
An Act 
Sept. 28, 1976 
r^^ authorize appropriations for the winter Olympic games, and for 
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other purposes. 
Be it enacted l)y the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Olympic Winter 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ 
Games 
Authorization Act 
SHORT TITLE 
of 1976. 
SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the "Olympic Winter Games 
Authorization Act of 1976". 
FINDINGS 
SEC. 2. The Congress finds and declares that— 
(1) it is desirable for Americans of present and future genera-
tions to be assured adequate outdoor recreational resources and 
wilderness areas; 
(2) the XIII international Olympic winter games, which are 
to be held in the United States at Lake Placid, New York, in 1980, 
will further an awareness and appreciation of indoor and outdoor 
recreational activities and of the need for preserving wilderness 
areas; 
(3) amateur athletics and amateur athletic competition have 
contributed to the health and well-being of the Nation and, as 
the host country for the XIII international Olympic winter 
games, the United States has a unique opportunity to encourage 
participation in such activities by furnishing limited financial 
assistance to assure the availability of adequate facilities, 
resources, and support for the Olympic winter games; 
(4) the Congress has pledged its cooperation and support in the 
successful fulfillment of the XIII international Olympic winter 
games; and 
(5) the Federal financial assistance authorized by this Act is 
provided in recognition of the unique economic circumstances of 
the Lake Placid area and should not be considered as establishing 
a precedent for any future Federal financial assistance for inter-
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national athletic competitions. 
DEFINITIONS 
SEC. 3. For purposes of this Act: 
(1) The term "Olympic winter games" means the XIII inter-
national Olympic winter games to be held in 1980 at Lake Placid, 
New York. 
(2) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Commerce. 
(3) The term "winter games facilities" means existing or pro-
posed winter sports and supporting facilities which are necessary 
to carry out the Olmpic winter games, including— 
(A) a field house; 
(B) ski jumps; 
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(C) skating ovals or arenas; 
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(D) housing for athletes; 
(E) a winter sports arena; 
(F) administrative offices; 
(G) dressing rooms, equipment, and storage facilities; 
(H) a luge run; 
(I) parking facilities; 
(J) facilities for increased electrical power; 
(K) sanitary and water facilities; and 
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(L) a scoreboard and other miscellaneous facilities. 
F I N A N C I A L 
A S S I S T A N C E 
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SEC. 4. (a) GRANTS.—The Secretary shall provide financial assist-
ance in the form of grants to— 
(1) the Lake Placid 1980 Olympic Games, Incorporated, a not-
for-profit corporation incorporated under the laws of the State 
of New York; or 
(2) State, local, or other governmental agencies, 
for purposes of assisting in the planning, design, and construction or 
improvement of winter games facilities, and for purposes of land 
acquisition and legal and fiscal fees in connection with the Olympic 
winter games. Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this 
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section, such grants shall be provided in such sums, at such times, and 
under such conditions as the Secretary considers necessary and 
appropriate. 
(b) CONDITIONS.—The amount of any grant for a winter games 
facility under subsection (a) of this section shall be based initially on 
the estimated cost of such facility. If the actual cost of any winter 
games facility is less than such estimated cost, the difference may be 
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applied to meet the excess cost of any other winter games facility. If 
the actual cost of any winter games facility exceeds such estimated 
cost, plus any amounts applied to the excess cost under the preceding 
sentence, the Secretary shall not provide any grant for more than 50 
percent of the remaining excess cost of such facility. 
(c) REVERSION.—All revenues generated by the Olympic winter 
games in excess of actual costs shall revert to the Treasury of the 
United States in an amount not to exceed the total amount of funds 
appropriated under the authority of section 9 of this Act. 
(d) 
OTHER ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary may provide financial 
assistance for projects related to the Olympic winter games under the 
authority contained in title I of the Public Works and Economic 
Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3131-3136). Any such assistance 
(1) shall not be subject to the requirements for a non-Federal match-
ing share set forth in section 101(c) of such title, and (2) shall be 
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excluded from the limitation on the amount available to any one State 
set forth in section 103 of such title. 
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
SEC. 5. In carrying out the provisions of this Act, the Secretary— 
(1) shall require that all winter games facilities for which 
Federal financial assistance is provided under this Act are 
planned, designed, and constructed or improved in a manner 
which is consistent in all respects with State laws, rules, regula-
tions, and plans governing the use, management, and development 
of Adirondack Park; 
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(2) shall not, as a condition on the receipt of Federal financial 
assistance under this Act, require any modification in any such 
State law, rule, regulation, or plan; and 
(3) shall take such action as may be necessary and appropriate 
to assure that all activities relating to the Olympic winter games 
are carried out in a manner designed to recognize the outdoor rec-
reational and wilderness values of Adirondack Park and the Lake 
Placid area and meet the needs of the Olympic winter games. 
Consultation. 
Submittal to 
Congress and 
President. 
Recommenda-
tions. 
Submittal to 
Congress and 
President. 
CONTINUED PUBLIC USE 
SEC. 6. The Secretary, in coordination and consultation with State 
and local officials, shall take such action as may be necessary and 
appropriate to assure that all winter games facilities for which Fed-
eral 
financial 
assistance is provided under this Act are planned, 
designed, and constructed or improved in a manner which will provide 
maximum continued public use and benefit following the conclusion of 
the Olympic winter games. 
REPORTS 
SEC. 7. (a) 
INTERIM REPORTS.—The Secretary shall, within 3 
months after the end of fiscal year 1977 and within 3 months after 
the end of each of the 2 succeeding fiscal years, submit an interim 
report to the Congress and to the President on the progress of the plan-
ning, design, and construction or improvement of winter games facili-
ties under this Act. Each such report shall summarize and evaluate the 
|)rogress made in preparing for the Olympic winter games, and include 
any recommendations for any further Federal involvement which the 
Secretary considers necessary or appropriate. 
(b) FINAL REPORT.—The Secretary shall, within 3 months after 
the conclusion of the Olympic winter games, submit a final report to the 
Congress and to the President containing a summary of all actions 
taken under this Act, including a description of the action taken under 
section 6 of this Act to assure the maximum continued public use of 
winter games facilities. 
RECORDS AND AUDIT 
SEC. 8. (a) RECORDS.—Each recipient of Federal financial assistance 
under this Act, whether directly or indirectly, shall keep such records 
as the Secretary shall prescribe, including— 
(1) records which fully disclose (A) the amount and the dis-
position by such recipient of the proceeds of such assistance, (B) 
the total cost of the winter games facility or related project for 
which such assistance is given or used, (C) the amount of that 
portion of the cost of such facility or project supplied by other 
sources, and (D) an identification of such other sources; and 
(2) such other records as will facilitate an effective 
financial 
audit. 
(b) AUDIT.—Until the expiration of 3 years after the completion of 
the winter games facility or related project referred to in subsection 
(a) of this section, the Secretary and the Comptroller General of the 
United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall 
have access, for purposes of audit and examination, to any books, docu-
ments, papers, and records of each recipient of Federal 
financial 
assistance under this Act which the Secretary or the Comptroller Gen-
eral considers relevant to such Federal financial assistance. 
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AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS 
SEC. 9. (a) GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appropriated to 
the Secretary the sum of $49,040,000 for purposes of providing grants 
under section 4(a) of this Act for the Olympic winter games. 
(b) ADMINISTRATION.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the 
Secretary the sum of $250,000 for the administration of this Act. 
(c) AVAILABILITY.—Sums appropriated under this section arc 
authorized to remain available until expended. 
Approved September 28, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 94-1167 accompanying H.R. 13490 (Comm. on Interstate and 
Foreign Commerce) and No. 94-1447 (Comm. of Conference). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-858 (Comm. on Commerce). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 122 (1976): 
June 9, H.R. 13490 considered in House. 
June 10, considered and passed Senate. 
June 11, considered and passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 13490. 
Sept. 10, House agreed to conference report. 
Sept. 16, Senate agreed to conference report. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 12, No. 40: 
Sept. 29, Presidential statement.