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A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to clarify the definition of the local service area of a primary transmitter in the case of a low power television station.
PL 99-397 (H.R.3108), enacted 08/27/1986

communications. 
100 STAT. 848 
PUBLIC LAW 99-397—AUG. 27, 1986 
Public Law 99-397 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Aug. 27, 1986 
To amend title 17, United States Code, to clarify the definition of the local service 
[H.R. 3108] 
area of a primary transmitter in the case of a low power television station. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Communications 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the fourth 
and tele- 
paragraph of section 111(f) of title 17, United States Code, relating to 
the definition of local service area of a primary transmitter, is 
amended by adding after the first sentence the following new sen-
tence: "In the case of a low power television station, as defined by 
the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commis-
sion, the 'local service area of a primary transmitter' comprises the 
area within 35 miles of the transmitter site, except that in the case 
of such a station located in a standard metropolitan statistical area 
which has one of the 50 largest populations of all standard metro-
politan statistical areas (based on the 1980 decennial census of 
population taken by the Secretary of Commerce), the number of 
miles shall be 20 miles.". 
SEC. 2. (a) Section 111(d) of title 17, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in paragraph (3) by striking out "clause (2)" and inserting 
in lieu thereof "paragraph (1)"; 
(2) in paragraph (2) by striking out "clause (5)" and inserting 
in lieu thereof "paragraph (4)"; 
(3) in paragraph (2)(B) by striking out "clause (5)" and insert-
ing in lieu thereof "paragraph (4)"; 
(4) by striking out paragraph (1); and 
(5) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (5) as para-
graphs (1), (2), (3), and (4), respectively. 
(b) Section 111(f) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by 
striking out "subsection (d)(2)" in the third undesignated paragraph 
defining a cable system and inserting in lieu thereof "subsection 
(d)(1)". 
(c) Section 801(b)(2) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by 
striking out "111(d)(2)(B)" each place it appears and inserting in lieu 
thereof "111(d)(1)(B)". 
(d) Section 801(d)(2)(D) of title 17, United States Code, is amended 
by striking out "111(d)(2) (C) and (D)" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"111(d)(1)(C) and (D)". 
Approved August 27, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3108: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-615 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
July 28, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 9, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Aug. 15, House concurred in Senate amendments.
A bill to authorize the use of funds from rental of floating drydock and other marine equipment to support the National Maritime Museum in San Francisco, California.
PL 99-395 (H.R.1343), enacted 08/27/1986

100 STAT. 836 
PUBLIC LAW 99-395—AUG. 27, 1986 
Public Law 99-395 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Aug. 27, 1986 
[H.R. 1343] 
National parks, 
monuments, etc. 
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note. 
To authorize the use of funds from rental of floating drydock and other marine 
equipment to support the National Maritime Museum in San Francisco, California, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 4(f) of 
the Act entitled "An Act to establish the Golden Gate National 
Recreation Area in the State of California, and for other purposes", 
approved October 27, 1972 (Public Law 92-589; 16 U.S.C. 460bb-3(f)) 
is amended by— 
(1) inserting in the second proviso after the words "the 
administration of said parcels" the following "and of the AFDL-
38 Drydock or other vessels or heavy marine equipment,"; 
(2) striking out "for the management of said parcels of prop-
erty" in such proviso and substituting "for the management 
(including rental or lease) of said properties"; and 
(3) inserting in the first paragraph after the words "National 
Maritime Museum," the word "and" and deleting ", and for a 
coordinated public and private access system to and within the 
recreation area and other units of the national park system in 
Marin and San Francisco Counties". 
SEC. 2. (a) Section 4(e) of the Act of October 27, 1972 (16 U.S.C. 
460bb-3; 92 Stat. 3486), is amended by deleting the phrase ", for a 
period not exceeding five years from the date of the enactment of 
this legislation," and by inserting after "sailing vessel Balclutha" 
the following new phrase "and other historic vessels of the National 
Maritime Museum". 
(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, moneys collected 
pursuant to section 4(e) of the Act of October 27, 1972 (16 U.S.C. 
460bb-3; 92 Stat. 3486), since November 10, 1983, shall be deemed to 
have been collected in accordance with such section as amended by 
this Act. 
Approved August 27, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1343: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-183 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-361 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): July 15, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Aug. 11, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Aug. 14, House concurred in Senate amendments.
A joint resolution designating the College of William and Mary as the official United States representative to the Tercentenary Celebration of the Glorious Revolution to be celebrated jointly in the United States, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
PL 99-393 (H.J.Res.630), enacted 08/23/1986

100 STAT. 834 
PUBLIC LAW 99-393—AUG. 23, 1986 
Public Law 99-393 
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99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
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Designating the College of William and Mary as the official United States representa-
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tive to the Tercentenary Celebration of the Glorious Revolution to be celebrated 
[H.J. Res. 630] 
jointly in the United States, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. 
Whereas the years 1988-1989 signify the three hundredth anniver-
sary of the accession of King William III and Queen Mary II to the 
throne of England; 
Whereas the Governments of the Netherlands and the United King-
dom have established a William and Mary Tercentenary Commit-
tee for the purposes of celebrating this event in all appropriate 
ways, including historical, educational, horticultural, maritime, 
artistic, scientific, and performing arts activities; 
Whereas the Tercentenary Committee has invited the College of 
William and Mary in Virginia, founded by their Joint Majesties 
under a royal charter granted in 1693, to be the New World 
representatives of the William and Mary Tercentenary celebra-
tion; 
Whereas the historical and cultural ties of the 1688-1689 period to 
the constitutional history of the United States of America are 
profound, including the beginnings of the limited and constitu-
tional government and the establishment of the English Bill of 
Rights; and 
Whereas the College of William and Mary desires to organize and 
participate in celebrations relating to the Tercentenary in this 
country and in the Netherlands and United Kingdom as appro-
priate: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the College of Wil-
liam and Mary in Virginia is hereby designated as the coordinating 
body for the 1988-1989 celebrations relating to the world of William 
and Mary and its relationship to the former British colonies in 
America now known as the United States of America. 
Approved August 23, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 630: 
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
July 28, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 9, considered and passed Senate. 
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A bill to provide for the exchange of land for the Cape Henry Memorial site in Fort Story, Virginia.
PL 99-390 (H.R.3556), enacted 08/23/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-390—AUG. 23, 1986 
100 STAT. 831 
Public Law 99-890 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for the exchange of land for the Cape Henry Memorial site in Fort Story, 
Aug. 23, 1986 
Virginia. 
[H.R. 3556] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary National parks, 
of the Interior may transfer administrative jurisdiction over ?^°us^^<fi^^' ^^^' 
approximately 0.23 acres of land within Colonial National Historical 
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Park, Virginia, to the Secretary of the Army, and in exchange 
therefor, he may accept administrative jurisdiction over a like 
amount of land from the Secretary of the Army, transfer of which is 
hereby authorized, for the purpose of relocating the Cape Henry 
Memorial Cross. Land over which jurisdiction is transferred to the 
Secretary of the Interior shall become part of Colonial National 
Historical Park, and land over which jurisdiction is transferred to 
the Secretary of the Army shall become part of Fort Story Military 
Reservation. 
Approved August 23, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3556: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-442, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-365 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 11, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 11, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning May 17, 1987, as "National Tourism Week".
PL 99-394 (H.J.Res.642), enacted 08/23/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-394—AUG. 23, 1986 
100 STAT. 835 
Public Law 99-894 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week beginning May 17,1987, as "National Tourism Week". 
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[H.J. Res. 642] 
Whereas tourism is vital to the United States, contributing to 
economic prosperity, employment, and the international balance 
of payments; 
Whereas travelers from the United States and other countries spent 
$259,500,000,000 in the United States during 1985, directly produc-
ing five million nine hundred thousand jobs, $59,600,000,000 in 
wages and salaries, and over $33,200,000,000 in Federal, State, and 
local tax revenues; 
Whereas if viewed as a single retail industry the travel and tourism 
sector of the economy constituted the third largest retail industry 
in the United States in 1985 as measured by business receipts; 
Whereas tourism contributes substantially to personal growth, edu-
cation, and appreciation of intercultural differences among all 
people; 
Whereas tourism enhances international understanding and good 
will; and 
Whereas as people throughout the world become aware of the 
outstanding cultural and recreational resources available across 
the United States, travel and tourism will become an increasingly 
important aspect of the daily lives of the people of the United 
States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by tfie Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week beginning 
May 17, 1987, is designated as "National Tourism Week". The 
President is requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people 
of the United States to observe such week with appropriate cere-
monies and activities. 
Approved August 23, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 642: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
July 16, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 9, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the week of September 21, 1986, through September 27, 1986, as "Emergency Medical Services Week".
PL 99-392 (H.J.Res.529), enacted 08/23/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-392—AUG. 23, 1986 
100 STAT. 833 
Public Law 99-392 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week of September 21, 1986, through September 27, 1986, as 
Aug. 23, 1986 
"Emergency Medical Services Week". 
[H.J. Res. 529] 
Whereas the members of emergency medical services teams devote 
their lives to saving the lives of others; 
Whereas emergency medical services teams consist of emergency 
physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, 
educators, and administrators; 
Whereas the people of the United States benefit daily from the 
knowledge and skill of these trained individuals; 
Wheresis advances in emergency medical care increase the number 
of lives saved every year; 
Whereas the professional organizations of providers of emergency 
medical services promote research to improve emergency medical 
care; 
Whereas the members of emergency medical services teams work 
together to improve and adapt their skills as new methods of 
emergency treatment are developed; 
Whereas the members of emergency medical services teams encour-
age national standardization of training and testing of emergency 
medical personnel, and reciprocal recognition of training and 
credentials by the States; 
Whereas the designation of "Emergency Medical Services Week" 
will serve to educate the people of the United States about 
accident prevention and what to do when confronted with a 
medical emergency; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplish-
ments of emergency medical services teams by designating "Emer-
gency Medical Services Week": Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of Septem-
ber 21, 1986, through September 27, 1986, is designated as "Emer-
gency Medical Services Week", and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved August 23, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 529: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
July 16, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 9, considered and p£issed Senate. 
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Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Reaffirmation Act of 1986
PL 99-384 (H.R.5395), enacted 08/21/1986

100 STAT. 818 
PUBLIC LAW 99-384—AUG. 21, 1986 
Public Law 99-384 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Aug. 21, 1986 
To increase the statutory limit on the public debt. 
[H.R. 5395] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, subsection (b) 
of section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by 
striking out the dollar limitation contained in such subsection and 
inserting in lieu thereof "$2,111,000,000,000,". 
Approved August 21, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5395: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-789 (Comm. on Ways and Means). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Aug. 14, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 15, considered and passed Senate, amended; House concurred in certain 
^ n a t e amendment, disagreed to another; Senate receded from its amend-
ment.
A joint resolution to designate December 5, 1985, as "Walt Disney Recognition Day".
PL 99-391 (H.J.Res.377), enacted 08/23/1986

100 STAT. 832 
PUBLIC LAW 99-391—AUG. 23, 1986 
Public Law 99-391 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Aug. 23, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 377] 
To designate December 5, 1986, as "Walt Disney Recognition Day". 
Whereas in 1986 there occurs the 31st anniversary of the founding 
of Disneyland and the 15th anniversary of the founding of Disney 
World; 
Whereas December 5, 1986, is the 85th anniversary of the birth of 
the founder of Disneyland and Disney World, Walter Elias Disney; 
Whereas the delightful characters created by Walt Disney, includ-
ing Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, have brought joy to several 
generations; 
Whereas Walt Disney used the characters he created to promote 
family values and to teach civic and moral lessons; 
Whereas the unceasing commitment of Walt Disney to excellence 
led him to perfect animation as an art form; 
Whereas Walt Disney produced nature documentaries that yielded 
fascinating insights into the animal kingdom and emphasized the 
importance of conserving the natural heritage of the Nation; 
Whereas Walt Disney devoted an enormous amount of time and 
resources to improving the quality of urban life in the United 
States through the construction of Walt Disney World and Epcot 
Center; 
Whereas classic films produced by Walt Disney included Fantasia, 
Bambi, and the first full-length animated cartoon. Snow White 
and the Seven Dwarfs; and 
Whereas Walt Disney was an American folk hero who became 
famous worldwide: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That December 5, 1986, 
hereby is designated "Walt Disney Recognition Day", and the Presi-
dent of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved August 23, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 377: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Dec. 3, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 6, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Aug. 8, House concurred in Senate amendments.
A bill to modify the boundary of the Humboldt National Forest in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.
PL 99-387 (H.R.850), enacted 08/23/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-387—AUG. 23, 1986 
100 STAT. 825 
Public Law 99-387 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To modify the boundary of the Humboldt National Forest in the State of Nevada, and 
for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to provide for the efficient 
administration of Federal lands located in Elko and White Pine 
Counties, Nevada (comprising approximately 14,743 acres and 
administered by the Bureau of Land Management). 
SEC. 2. (a) The exterior boundary of the Humboldt National Forest 
is hereby modified as generally depicted on a map entitled "Bound-
ary Modification, Humboldt National Forest", dated March 1984. 
Such map, and a legal description of the boundary modification, 
shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the 
Chief of the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and the 
Director of the Bureau of Land Management, Department of the 
Interior, and appropriate field offices of these agencies. 
(b) Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal lands brought 
within the boundary of the Humboldt National Forest under subsec-
tion (a) are hereby added to the Humboldt National Forest and shall 
be administered as part of such National Forest. 
SEC. 3. Nothing in this Act shall affect the validity of or the terms 
and conditions of any existing right-of-way, easement, lease, license, 
or permit on lands transferred by this Act except that they shall be 
administered by the Forest Service. Reissuance of any authorization 
shall be in accordance with the regulations of the Forest Service, 
and the change of jurisdiction over such lands resulting from the 
enactment of this Act shall not constitute a ground for the denial of 
renewal or reissuance of any such authorization. 
SEC. 4. For purposes of section 7 of the Land and Water Conserva-
tion Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 4601-9), the boundary of the 
Humboldt National Forest, as modified by section 2, shall be treated 
as if it were the boundary of such National Forest as of January 1, 
1965. 
Approved August 23, 1986. 
Aug. 23, 1986 
[H.R.850] 
National Forest 
System. 
Public 
information. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 850: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-384 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-359 (Ckjmm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Dec. 1, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Aug. 11, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to exempt certain lands in the State of Mississippi from a restriction set forth in the Act of April 21, 1806.
PL 99-381 (H.R.1795), enacted 08/14/1986

100 STAT. 810 
PUBLIC LAW 99-381—AUG. 14, 1986 
Public Law 99-381 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Aug. 14, 1986 
To exempt certain lands in the State of Mississippi from a restriction set forth in the 
[H.R. 1795] 
Act of April 21, 1806. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Public lands. 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the restriction 
set forth in the proviso in section 5 of the Act of April 21, 1806 
(2 Stat. 401) shall not apply to— 
(1) the land conveyed by the Yazoo Mississippi Valley Rail-
road Company to the City of Natchez by a deed dated June 20, 
1945, and recorded on page 177 of deed book 5-J in the records 
of Adams County in the State of Mississippi; and 
(2) the land conveyed by the City of Natchez to Sim C. Callon 
by a deed dated June 12,1984, and recorded on page 402 of deed 
book 16-J in the records of Adams County in the State of 
Mississippi. 
Approved August 14, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1795: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-346 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-344 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Nov. 4, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to release a reversionary interest in certain lands in Orange County Florida which were previously conveyed to Orange County, Florida.
PL 99-380 (H.R.1740), enacted 08/14/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-380—AUG. 14, 1986 
100 STAT. 809 
Public Law 99-380 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to release a reversionary interest in certain 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. RELEASE OF REVERSIONARY INTEREST. 
(a) RELEASE.— 
(1) To ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA.—The Secretary of the 
Interior, on behalf of the United States, shall release to Orange 
County in the State of Florida the reversionary interest of the 
United States contained in the deed described in paragraph (3). 
(2) REVERSIONARY INTEREST.—The reversionary interest re-
ferred to in paragraph (1) is the condition which provides that 
title to the lands described in the deed shall revert to, and 
revest in, the United States if the lands cease to be used for 
recreational purposes or if such lands are deemed to be nec-
essary for national defense. 
(3) DEED.—The deed referred to in paragraph (1) is the quit-
claim deed dated February 11, 1972, by which the United States 
conveyed to Orange County, Florida, a site of approximately 
12,000 square feet on the Apopka-Vineland Road, formerly used 
by the United States as a radar site. 
(b) CONDITION OF RELEASE.—The Secretary shall release the rever- Public buildings 
sionary interest described in subsection (a)(2) only if Orange County, ^^^ grounds. 
Florida, agrees to use any proceeds from the sale of the land 
referred to in subsection (a)(3) for park and recreation purposes 
(including the construction of buildings and facilities for the storage 
of equipment and materials used for park and recreation purposes). 
Approved August 14, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1740: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-347 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-343 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Nov. 4, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate.