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A joint resolution to designate March 23, 1984, as "National Energy Education Day".
PL 98-220 (S.J.Res.146), enacted 02/21/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-220—FEB. 21, 1984 
98 STAT. 15 
Public Law 98-220 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate March 23, 1984, as "National Energy Education Day". 
Feb. 21, 1984 
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[S.J. Res. 146] 
Whereas an adequate and competitively priced energy supply is 
essential for a strong economy in the United States; 
Whereas affordable energy resources are required to fuel the eco-
nomic growth which will provide new jobs and employment oppor-
tunities so that all people of our society may enjoy a higher 
standard of living and greater prosperity; 
Whereas the developments needed for the future will require 
greater attention to the scientific laws in the areas of physics and 
chemistry as they relate to the development, distribution, and 
efficient use of our energy for transportation, communication, 
manufacturing, and personal use; 
Whereas people are striving to make energy work more efficiently 
in their homes, transportation systems, and workplaces; 
Whereas fundamental changes in the United States energy future 
requires the United States educational system at all grade levels 
to prepare our youth for the new demands and challenges which 
lie ahead; 
Whereas the celebration of a National Energy Education Day 
(NEED) will bring together students, teachers, school officials, and 
community members to focus attention on the need for a greater 
understanding of energy issues; and 
Whereas such celebration should be conducted in a manner which 
encourages a deeper understanding of the efficient ways energy 
works for the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, in order to promote 
and enhance energy education programs at all grade levels of public 
and private schools throughout the United States, March 23,1984, is 
designated "National Energy Education Day". The President is 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people and 
98 STAT. 16 
PUBLIC LAW 98-220—FEB. 21, 1984 
educational institutions of the United States to observe such day 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and directing all Fed-
eral agencies to participate in the observance of such day and to 
cooperate with persons and institutions conducting such ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved February 21, 1984. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 146: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 130 (1984): Feb. 8, considered and passed House.
A bill to amend the Panama Canal Act of 1979 to allow the use of proxies by the Board of the Panama Canal Commission.
PL 98-217 (H.R.3969), enacted 02/14/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-217—FEB. 14, 1984 
98 STAT. 9 
Public Law 98-217 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Panama Canal .Act of 1979 to allow the use of proxies by the Board of 
Feb. 14, 1984 
the Panama Canal Commission. 
[H.R. 3969] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 1102(c) 
of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 (22 U.S.C. 3612(c)) is amended by 
adding at the end thereof the following: "The Secretary of Defense, 
or the officer of the Department of Defense designated by the 
Secretary under subsection (a) of this section, may act by proxy for 
any other member of the Board if that other member authorizes the 
proxy in writing and signs the proxy. Only one proxy may be valid 
at any one time. The proxy may be counted to establish a quorum 
and may be used by the Secretary of Defense, or the officer of the 
Department of Defense designated by the Secretary under subsec-
tion (a) of this section, to cast the vote of the absent Board member 
and to act for that member with all the powers that member would 
possess if present". 
Approved February 14, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3969: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-515 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): Nov. 15, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 130 (1984): Jan. 31, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to extend the authorities under the Export Administration Act of 1979, and for other purposes.
PL 98-207 (H.R.4476), enacted 12/05/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-207—DEC. 5, 1983 
97 STAT. 1391 
Public Law 98-207 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To extend the authorities under the Export Administration Act of 1979, and for other 
Dec. 5, 1983 
purposes. 
[H.R. 4476] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 20 of Export 
the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2419) is ActTmf'"'' 
amended by striking out "October 14* 1983" and inserting in lieu authority 
thereof "February 29,1984". 
extension. 
Ante, p. 744. 
Approved December 5, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4476: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Nov. 17, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to provide for appointment of Samuel Curtis Johnson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PL 98-208 (H.J.Res.381), enacted 12/05/1983

97 STAT. 1392 
PUBLIC LAW 98-208—DEC. 5, 1983 
Public Law 98-208 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 5, 1983 
TQ provide for appointment of Samuel Curtis Johnson as a citizen regent of the Board 
[H.J. Res. 381] 
of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
Smithsonian 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the vacancy in the 
Institution. 
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, of the class other 
than Members of Congress, caused by the resignation of John Paul 
Austin of Georgia on May 9,1983, is filled by appointment of Samuel 
Curtis Johnson of Wisconsin for the statutory term of six years. 
Approved December 5, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 381 (S.J. Res. 177): 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-313 accompanying S.J. Res. 177 (Comm. on Rules and 
Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Nov. 17, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to proclaim March 20, 1984, as "National Agriculture Day".
PL 98-206 (H.J.Res.311), enacted 12/02/1983

97 STAT. 1390 
PUBLIC LAW 98-206—DEC. 2, 1983 
Public Law 98-206 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 2, 1983 
TQ proclaim March 20,1984, as "National Agriculture Day". 
[H.J. Res. 311] 
Whereas agriculture is this Nation's most basic industry, and its 
associated production, processing, and marketing segments, to-
gether provide more jobs than any other single industry; and 
Whereas the productivity of American agriculture is a vital ingredi-
ent in our strength as a Nation, both domestically and on the 
world scene; and 
Whereas to maintain a healthy agriculture it is necessary that all 
Americans should understand how agriculture affects their lives 
and well-being, and should be aware of their personal stake in an 
abundant food and fiber supply: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National 
States of America in Congress assembled, That March 20, 1984, is 
Agriculture Day. hereby proclaimed "National Agriculture Day", and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved December 2, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 311: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Sept. 15, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to extend the Wetlands Loan Act.
PL 98-200 (H.R.2395), enacted 12/02/1983

97 STAT. 1378 
PUBLIC LAW 98-200—DEC. 2, 1983 
Public Law 98-200 
98th Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 2, 1983 
T^ extend the Wetlands Loan Act. 
[H.R. 2395] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Wetlands Loan 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the first 
A'^USCTillS 
section of the Act entitled "An Act to promote the conservation of 
migratory waterfowl by the acquisition of wetlands and other essen-
tial waterfowl habitat, and for other purposes", approved October 4, 
1961, is amended by striking out "September 30, 1983," and insert-
ing in lieu thereof "September 30,1984,". 
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SEC. 2. Section 3 of such Act of October 4, 1961, is amended by 
striking out "October 1, 1983," each place it appears therein and 
inserting in lieu thereof "October 1,1984,". 
Approved December 2, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2395 (S. 1284): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-132 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-90 accompanying S. 1284 (Comm. on Environment and 
Public Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Oct. 31, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 1284; House 
concurred in Senate amendment.
An original bill to provide for the conveyance of certain Federal lands adjacent to Orchard and Lake Shore Drives, Lake Lowell, Boise project, Idaho.
PL 98-196 (S.577), enacted 12/01/1983

97 STAT. 1352 
PUBLIC LAW 98-196—DEC. 1, 1983 
Dec. 1, 1983 
[S. 577] 
Orchard and 
Lake Shore 
Drives, Lake 
Lowell, Boise, 
Idaho. 
Land 
conveyance. 
Mineral rights. 
Public Law 98-196 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for the conveyance of certain Federal lands adjacent to Orchard and Lake 
Shore Drives, Lake Lowell, Boise project, Idaho. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as 
the "Secretary") is hereby authorized to convey all right, title, and 
interest, except as reserved herein, to certain small tracts of Federal 
lands located adjacent to Orchard and Lake Shore Drives, Lake 
Lowell, Boise project, Idaho, to the adjacent landowners. 
SEC. 2. Such conveyances shall be made by the Secretary only to 
the adjacent landowners, and shall be made within one year from 
the date of his receipt of a proper application from such landowners. 
Applicants for such conveyances must pay the fair market value of 
the lands as of the date of the conveyance, including administrative 
costs and the costs to the Government of conducting the necessary 
land surveys and preparing the legal descriptions of the land to be 
conveyed. In determining the fair market value of the lands, the 
Secretary shall not include the value of any improvements made to 
the lands by the adjacent landowners or their predecessors. 
SEC. 3. All conveyances made pursuant to this Act shall reserve to 
the United States all mineral deposits in the lands and shall assure 
that the right to mine and remove such minerals is subservient to 
the surface rights granted in the conveyances. 
Approved December 1, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 577: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-269 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-7 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Mar. 2, considered and passed Senate. 
July 18, considered and passed House, amended. 
Nov. 18, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A bill to name the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the "James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical Center", and to name the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia, the "Carl Vinson Veterans' Administration Medical Center".
PL 98-190 (H.R.4294), enacted 11/30/1983

97 STAT. 1324 
PUBLIC LAW 98-190—NOV. 30, 1983 
Public Law 98-190 
98th Congress 
Nov. 30, 1983 
[H.R. 4294] 
James E. Van 
Zandt Veterans' 
Administration 
Medical Center; 
Carl Vinson 
Veterans' 
Administration 
Medical Center, 
designations. 
An Act 
To name the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the 
"James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical Center", and to name the 
Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia, the "Carl Vinson 
Veterans' Administration Medical Center". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the Veterans' 
Administration Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania, shall 
after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated 
as the "James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical 
Center". Any reference to such medical center in any law, regula-
tion, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States 
shall after such date be deemed a reference to the James E. Van 
Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical Center. 
SEC. 2. The Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Dublin, 
Georgia, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known 
and designated as the "Carl Vinson Veterans' Administration Medi-
cal Center". Any reference to such medical center in any law, 
regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United 
States shall after such date be deemed a reference to the Carl 
Vinson Veterans' Administration Medical Center. 
Approved November 30, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4294: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-481 (Comm. on Veterans' Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Nov. 8, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to clarify the applicability of a provision of law regarding risk retention.
PL 98-193 (S.1046), enacted 12/01/1983

97 STAT. 1344 
PUBLIC LAW 98-193—DEC. 1, 1983 
Dec. 1, 1983 
[S. 1046] 
Product Liability 
Risk Retention 
Act of 1981, 
amendment. 
Public Law 98-193 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To clarify the applicability of a provision of law regarding risk retention. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 2(b) of 
the Product Liabihty Risk Retention Act of 1981 (15 U.S.C. 3901(b)) 
is amended to read as follows: 
"(b) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect either the tort 
law or the law governing the interpretation of insurance contracts 
of any State, and the definitions of product liability and product 
liability insurance under any State law shall not be applied for the 
purposes of this Act, including recognition or qualification of risk 
retention groups or purchasing groups.". 
Approved December 1, 1983, 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1046: 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-172 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 18, considered and passed House.
A bill to extend the authorization of appropriations of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission for five years.
PL 98-189 (H.R.2196), enacted 11/30/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-189—NOV. 30, 1983 
97 STAT. 1323 
Public Law 98-189 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To extend the authorization of appropriations of the National Historical Publications 
Nov. 30, 1983 
and Records Commission for five years. 
[H.R. 2196] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, That section 2504(b) National 
of title 44, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: pib\°cattons and 
"(b) For the purposes specified in subsection (a), there is author- Records 
ized to be appropriated to the General Services Administration an Commission. 
amount not to exceed $4,000,000 for each of the fiscal years ending ^iXoSioT^ 
on September 30, 1984, and September 30,1985; and an amount not extension. ^°'^' 
to exceed $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years ending on September 
30, 1986, September 30, 1987, and September 30 1988. Amounts 
appropriated under this subsection shall be available until expended 
when so provided in appropriation Acts.". 
Approved November 30, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2196 (S. 1513): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-129 (Comm. on Government Operations). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-219 accompanying S. 1513 (Comm. on Governmental 
Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
June 1, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 6, S. 1513 considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate, amended; House concurred In Senate 
amendment.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning January 15, 1984, as "National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Week".
PL 98-188 (H.J.Res.324), enacted 11/30/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-188—NOV. 30, 1983 
97 STAT. 1321 
Public Law 98-188 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week beginning January 15, 1984, as "National Fetal Alcohol 
Nov. 30, 1983 
Syndrome Awareness Week". 
[H.J. Res. 324] 
Whereas fetal alcohol syndrome is one of the three major causes of 
birth defects and accompanying mental retardation in the United 
States; 
Whereas fetal alcohol syndrome can result in such serious health 
problems as deficiencies in prenatal and postnatal growth that are 
associated with mental retardation, developmental disabilities 
that may cause an infant to experience delays in learning to walk 
and speak, and heart defects, including a hole between the pump-
ing chambers of the heart; 
Whereas, in cases in which fetal alcohol syndrome is avoided, 
infants may still experience fetal alcohol effects, a series of poorly 
defined health problems that include increased irritability during 
the newborn period and hyperactivity; 
Whereas the discovery of fetal alcohol syndrome as a major health 
problem is a recent occurrence, and many questions regarding the 
illness remain unanswered; 
Whereas there has never been an infant born with fetal alco-
hol syndrome whose mother did not consume alcohol during 
pregnancy; 
Whereas fetal alcohol syndrome can be prevented if pregnant 
women and women considering pregnancy abstain from alcohol 
consumption; and 
Whereas the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service has 
issued an advisory stating that pregnant women and women 
considering pregnancy should not consume alcohol: Now, there-
fore, be it 
97 STAT. 1322 
PUBLIC LAW 98-188—NOV. 30, 1983 
Revived 
by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
^f^h^f ^^^^ 
t/««ted States of America in Congress assembled, That the week 
Syndrome 
begmniiig Januaiy 15, 1984, hereby is designated "National 
Awareness 
Fetal AlcohoI Syndrome Awareness Week", and the President 
Week. 
of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamatioii calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
such week with appropriate activities. 
Approved November 30, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 324 (S.J. Res. 176): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Nov. 17, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 18, S.J. Res. 176 considered and passed Senate; H.J. Res. 324 considered 
and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the week of December 4, 1983, through December 10, 1983, as "Carrier Alert Week".
PL 98-187 (S.J.Res.141), enacted 11/30/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-187—NOV. 30, 1983 
97 STAT. 1319 
Public Law 98-187 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of December 4, 1983, through December 10, 1983, as "Carrier 
Nov. 30, 1983 
Alert Week". 
[S.J. Res. 141] 
Whereas the National Association of Letter Carriers and the United 
States Postal Service, recognizing their unique presence in the 
neighborhoods of America, and further recognizing the needs of a 
special segment of postal customers, the homebound, the elderly, 
and the handicapped, and resolving to encourage joint support of 
local community social service agencies in a program called 
Carrier Alert; 
Whereas under Carrier Alert, the local sponsoring social service 
^ency notifies the local post office of customers who wish to 
participate in this program, and the letter carrier of the customer, 
in the performance of daily rounds, will be alert to an accumula-
tion of mail which might signify a sudden illness or accident, and 
through locally developed procedures, the accumulation of such 
mail will be reported to the social service agency for appropriate 
followup; and 
Whereas Carrier Alert, an all volunteer program, is a natural 
extension of the care which individual letter carriers traditionally 
have exhibited for customers, not just in the delivery of mail, but 
in a genuine concern for the well being of such customers, and it 
has been customary for letter carriers to show particular consider-
ation for customers whose health or advanced age required a little 
extra special attention: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the United States Carrier Alert 
Congress commends the effort and concern of the National Associ- Week. 
ation of Letter Carriers and the United States Postal Service for the 
elderly, the homebound, and the handicapped, and that the week of 
97 STAT. 1320 
PUBLIC LAW 98-187—NOV. 30, 1983 
December 4, 1983, through December 10, 1983, is designated as 
"Carrier Alert Week", and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, cere-
monies, and activities. 
Approved November 30, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 141: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Nov. 10, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 17, considered and passed House.
An act to amend the Act of March 3, 1869, incorporating the Masonic Relief Association of the District of Columbia, now known as Acacia Mutual Life Insurance Company.
PL 98-184 (H.R.2479), enacted 11/30/1983

97 STAT. 1308 
PUBLIC LAW 98-184—NOV. 30, 1983 
Public Law 98-184 
98th Congress 
Nov. 30, 1983 
[H.R. 2479] 
Masonic Relief 
Association, 
District of 
Columbia. 
Acacia Mutual 
Life Insurance 
Company. 
15 Stat. 335. 
Directors. 
Election of 
officers. 
An Act 
To amend the Act of March 3, 1869, incorporating the Masonic Relief Association of 
the District of Columbia, now known as Acacia Mutual Life Insurance Company. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 3 of 
the Act of March 3, 1869, incorporating the Masonic Mutual Rehef 
Association of the District of Columbia (now known as Acacia 
Mutual Life Insurance Company) is amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 3. The number of directors of said company shall be fixed by 
the bylaws and shall be at least three. A number of the directors, 
less than a majority, shall be elected by the policyholders at the 
annual meeting of the company from among themselves for a term 
of three years. In all cases of a tie vote the choice shall be deter-
mined by lot, and in all other cases a plurality vote shall decide. The 
annual meeting of the company shall be held at such time and place 
as provided in the bylaws. The board of directors shall elect from 
among the policyholders at their first meeting succeeding the 
annual meeting of the company a president, one or more vice 
presidents, a secretary, and a treasurer, and from time to time such 
additional officers as the bylaws may provide. The president, the 
vice president(s), the secretary, and the treasurer shall each give 
bond with surety to the company in such sum as the board of 
directors may require for the faithful performance of his duties. At 
all meetings of the board of directors a majority of the entire board 
shall form a quorum. In case of any vacancy in the board of directors 
by death, resignation, or otherwise, such vacancy may be filled for 
the remainder of the unexpired term by the remaining directors 
from among the policyholders of the company.". 
Approved November 30, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2479: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-408 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Nov. 7. considered and passed House. 
Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate.