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Silver Coin Proof Sets Act
PL 101-585 (S.3237), enacted 11/15/1990

104 STAT. 2874 
PUBLIC LAW 101-585—NOV. 15, 1990 
Public Law 101-585 
101st Congress 
Nov. 15, 1990 
[S. 3237] 
Silver Coin 
Proof Sets 
Act. 
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note. 
Mineral 
resources. 
An Act 
To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to sell certain silver proof coin sets. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the "Silver Coin Proof Sets Act", 
SEC. 2. SILVER COIN PROOF SETS. 
Section 5132(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (4) as paragraphs 
(3) through (5); 
(2) by striking "(2)" in paragraph (4), as redesignated, and 
inserting "(3)"; and 
(3) by inserting the following new paragraph: 
"(2XA) In addition to the coins described in paragraph (1), the 
Secretary shall sell annually to the public directly and by mail, sets 
of proof coins minted under paragraphs (1) through (6) of section 
5112(a). 
"(B) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of 
this paragraph— 
"(i) the coins described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 
5112(a) shall be made of an alloy of 90 percent silver and 10 
percent copper; and 
"(ii) all coins minted under this paragraph shall have a mint 
mark indicating the place of manufacture. 
"(C) All coins minted under this paragraph shall be considered to 
be— 
"(i) numismatic items for purposes of paragraph (1) and sec-
tion 5111(aX3); and 
"(ii) legal tender, as provided in section 5103. 
"(D) The Secretary shall obtain silver for coins minted under this 
paragraph by purchase from stockpiles established under the Strate-
gic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.). At 
such time as the silver stockpile is depleted, the Secretary shall 
obtain silver for such coins by purchase of silver mined from natural 
deposits in the United States or in a territory or possession of the 
PUBLIC LAW 101-585—NOV. 15, 1990 
104 STAT. 2875 
United States not more than 1 year following the month in which 
the ore from which it is derived was mined. The Secretary shall pay 
not more than the average world price for such silver. The Secretary 
may issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this 
subparagraph.". 
Approved November 15, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3237: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Oct. 23, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 26, considered and passed House.
Designating February 16, 1991, as "Lithuanian Independence Day".
PL 101-579 (H.J.Res.606), enacted 11/15/1990

104 STAT. 2862 
PUBLIC LAW 101-579—NOV. 15, 1990 
Public Law 101-579 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 15, 1990 
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Designating February 16, 1991, as "Lithuanian Independence Day . 
Whereas February 16, 1991, is the 73d anniversary of the declara-
tion of independence of Lithuania; 
Whereas on February 16, 1918, the Council of Lithuania, the sole 
representative of the Lithuanian people, in conformity with the 
recognized right to national self-determination, proclaimed the 
restoration of an independent and democratic Lithuania and 
ended all ties that formally subordinated Lithuania to other 
nations; 
Whereas Lithuania was independent until 1940 when the Soviet 
Union took over the country; 
Whereas the United States opposes tjrranny and injustice in all 
forms and supports the cause of Lithuanian independence; and 
Whereas the oppressed people currently living in Lithuania keep 
the flame of freedom forever burning in their hearts: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That February 16, 1991, is 
designated as "Lithuanian Independence Day", and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to celebrate such day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 15, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 606: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Oct. 24, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 27, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to eliminate "substantial documentary evidence" requirement for minimum wage determination for American Samoa.
PL 101-583 (S.2930), enacted 11/15/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-583—NOV. 15, 1990 
104 STAT. 2871 
Public Law 101-583 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To eliminate "substantial documentary evidence" requirement for minimum wage 
Nov. 15, 1990 
determination for American Samoa, and for other purposes. 
[S. 2930] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AMERICAN SAMOA. 
Section 8(b) (29 U.S.C. 208(b)) is amended by striking out "unless 
there is" and all that follows in that section and inserting in lieu 
thereof "unless there is evidence in the record which establishes 
that the industry, or a predominant portion thereof, is unable to pay 
that wage due to such economic and competitive conditions.". 
SEC. 2. REGULATIONS CONCERNING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES. 
29 USC 213 note. 
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Labor shall promulgate regulations that permit com-
puter systems analysts, computer programmers, software engineers, 
and other similarly skilled professional workers as defined in such 
regulations to qualify as exempt executive, administrative, or 
professional employees under section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor 
Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(1)). Such regulations shall 
provide that if such employees are paid on an hourly basis they shall 
be exempt only if their hourly rate of pay is at least QVz times 
greater than the applicable minimum wage rate under section 6 of 
such Act (29 U.S.C. 206). 
Approved November 15, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2930: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Aug. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 18, considered and passed House, amended. 
Oct. 27, Senate concurred in House amendments.
Criminal Victims Protection Act of 1990
PL 101-581 (S.1931), enacted 11/15/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-581—NOV. 15, 1990 
104 STAT. 2865 
Public Law 101-581 
101st Congress 
An Act 
Toamend title 11 of the United States Code with respect to the nondischargeability of 
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restitution imposed for committing crimes. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
Criminal 
Victims 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
Protection Act of 
1990 
This Act may be cited as the "Criminal Victims Protection Act of n use lOl note 
1990". 
SEC. 2. NONDISCHARGEABILITY OF CERTAIN DEBTS ARISING FROM UN-
LAWFUL DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED OR IMPAIRED. 
(a) AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 5.—Section 523(aX9) of title 11, 
United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 
"(9) for death or personal injury caused by the debtor's oper-
ation of a motor vehicle if such operation was unlawful because 
the debtor was intoxicated from using alcohol, a drug, or an-
other substance; or". 
(b) AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 13.—Section 1328(a)(2) of title 11, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting "or 523(aX9)" after 
"523(a)(5)". 
SEC. 3. NONDISCHARGEABILITY OF CERTAIN DEBTS FOR RESTITUTION 
IMPOSED FOR COMMITTING CRIMES. 
Section 1328(a) of title 11, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1) by striking "or" at the end, 
(2) in parsigraph (2) by striking the period at the end and 
inserting "; or", and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
"(3) for restitution included in a sentence on the debtor's 
conviction of a crime.". 
SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION OF AMENDMENTS. 
11 USC 523 note. 
(a) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This Act and the amendments made by this 
Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. 
104 STAT. 2866 
PUBLIC LAW 101-581—NOV. 15, 1990 
(b) APPLICATION OF AMENDMENTS.—The amendments made by this 
Act shall not apply with respect to cases commenced under title 11 
of the United States Code before the date of the enactment of this 
Act. 
Approved November 15, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE fflSTORY—S. 1931: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 101-434 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Sept. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 26, considered and passed House, amended. 
Oct. 27, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A joint resolution designating 1991 as the "Year of Thanksgiving for the Blessings of Liberty".
PL 101-570 (S.J.Res.369), enacted 11/15/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-570—NOV. 15, 1990 
104 STAT. 2807 
Public Law 101-570 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating 1991 as the "Year of Thanksgiving for the Blessings of Liberty". 
Whereas the people of the United States have expressed gratitude 
by celebrating a national season of thanksgiving since the 17th 
century; 
Whereas the War for Independence was won and the constitution 
written and adopted to secure the blessings of liberty for citizens; 
Whereas after the first Congress drafted a Bill of Rights to be added 
to the Constitution, established a Federal judicial system, created 
departments of administration, and established the Government 
of the United States under the Constitution, it requested Presi-
dent Washington to issue a proclamation of national thanks-
giving; 
Whereas in the first Presidential proclamation. President Washing-
ton called on the people of the United States to acknowledge, by 
thanksgiving, the blessings of civil and religious liberty; 
Whereas by December 15, 1791, three-quarters of the United States 
had ratified the proposed Bill of Rights; 
Whereas 1991 is recognized as the official observance of the bi-
centennial of the ratification of the Bill of Rights; and 
Whereas for 200 years the people of the United States have enjoyed 
the blessings of liberty under the Constitution and the Bill of 
Rights, embodied in the first 10 amendments of the Constitution: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America 
in Congress assembled. That 1991 is 
designated as the "Year of Thanksgiving for the Blessings of Lib-
erty", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the Governors of the seversd States, the 
chief officials of local governments, and the people of the United 
States to observe the year with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved November 15, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 369: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 24, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 15, 1990 
[S.J. Res. 369]
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to permit certain uses of lands within Richmond National Battlefield Park and Colonial National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
PL 101-573 (H.R.4107), enacted 11/15/1990

104 STAT. 2812 
PUBLIC LAW 101-573—NOV. 15, 1990 
Public Law 101-573 
101st Congress 
An Act 
Nov. 15, 1990 
[H.R. 4107] 
Virginia 
Natural Gas 
Company. 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to permit certain uses of lands within the 
Colonial National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR NATURAL GAS PIPELINE. 
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized, under regulations 
generally applicable to utility rights-of-way in the National Park 
System, to issue a permit to the Virginia Natural Gas Company 
granting an underground easement for the construction, operation, 
and maintenance of one natural gas transmission pipeline under 
and across the Colonial National Historical Park in the State of 
Virginia. The natural gas pipeline shall be located within the 
Virginia Power Company's existing electric tremsmission corridor 
located between Routes 143 and 716. 
SEC. 2. RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR EXISTING PIPELINES. 
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized, under regulations 
generally applicable to utility rights-of-way in the National Park 
System, to issue permits granting underground easements for the 
operation and maintenance of the following existing pipeline facili-
ties under and across the Colonial National Historical Park in the 
State of Virginia: 
(1) Colonial Products petroleum pipeline numbered LOA-90-
001. 
(2) Virginia Natural Gas pipeline at the Glass House num-
bered LOA-90-002B. 
(3) Virginia Natural Gas pipeline at Page Street numbered 
LOA-90-002C. 
PUBLIC LAW 101-573—NOV. 15, 1990 
104 STAT. 2813 
(4) Virginia Natural Gas pipeline at Route 143 numbered 
LOA-90-002D. 
Approved November 15, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE fflSTORY—H.R. 4107: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-706 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Sept. 17, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 27, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to reinstate oil and gas lease LA 033164.
PL 101-567 (S.1805), enacted 11/15/1990

104 STAT. 2802 
PUBLIC LAW 101-567—NOV. 15, 1990 
Public Law 101-567 
101st Congress 
An Act 
Nov. 15, 1990 
[S. 1805] 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to reinstate oil and gas lease LA 033164. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That subsection 
31(g) of the Mineral Leasing Act, as amended (30 U.S.C. 188(g)), is 
amended by adding the following: 
"(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any lease issued 
pursuant to section 14 of this Act shall be eligible for reinstatement 
under the terms and conditions set forth in subsections (c), (d), and 
(e) of this section, applicable to leases issued under subsection 17(c) 
of this Act (30 U.S.C. 226(c)) except, that, upon reinstatement, such 
lease shall continue for twenty years and so long thereafter as oil or 
gas is produced in paying quantities. 
"(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any lease issued 
pursuant to section 14 of the Act shall, upon renewal on or after 
enactment of this paragraph, continue for twenty years and so long 
thereafter as oil or gas is produced in paying quantities.". 
SEC. 2. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law. United 
States oil and gas leases GALA 033164, CAS 019746C, and CAS 
021009B shall be eligible for reinstatement under the terms and 
conditions set forth in subsections 31 (c), (d), and (e) of the Mineral 
Leasing Act, as amended (30 U.S.C. 188 (c), (d), and (e)) applicable to 
leases issued under section 17(c) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 
U.S.C. 226(c)) except, that, upon reinstatement, such lease shall 
continue for twenty years and so long thereafter as oil or gas is 
produced in paying quantities. 
(b) Within thirty days after the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of the Interior shall give written notice by registered mail to 
the last lessees of record for the leases listed in subsection (a) of this 
section that said lessees may petition for reinstatement in accord-
ance with the procedures and conditions in subsections 31 (c), (d), 
and (e) of the Mineral Leasing Act, as amended (30 U.S.C. 188 (c), (d), 
and (e)). The lessee shall have sixty days from the date of the 
PUBLIC LAW 101-567—NOV. 15, 1990 
104 STAT. 2803 
Secretary's notice to file such petition. If the Secretary determines 
that the leases listed in subsection (a) of this section qualify for 
reinstatement pursuant to subsection 31(d) (30 U.S.C. 118(d)), in all 
respects except for compliance with the deadlines imposed by that 
provision, the Secretary shall reinstate such leases. 
Approved November 15, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1805: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-837 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 101-395 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Sept. 11, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 10, considered and passed House, amended. 
Oct. 27, House receded from its amendments.
A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Ira Michael Heyman of California as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PL 101-569 (S.J.Res.318), enacted 11/15/1990

104 STAT. 2806 
PUBLIC LAW 101-569—NOV. 15, 1990 
Public Law 101-569 
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101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 15, 1990 
Providing for appointment of Ira Michael Heyman as a citizen regent of the 
[S.J. Res. 318] 
Smithsonian Institution. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That, in accordance with 
section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 
43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institu-
tion, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by 
reason of the expiration of the term of A, Leon Higginbotham, 
Junior, of Pennsylvania, is filled by appointment of Ira Michael 
Heyman of California. The appointment is for a term of six years 
and shall take effect on the date on which this joint resolution 
becomes law. 
Approved November 15, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 318: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 101-346 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
July 10, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 23, considered and passed House, amended. 
Oct. 24, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A bill to authorize the transfer by lease of a specified naval landing ship dock to the Government of Brazil.
PL 101-568 (S.3215), enacted 11/15/1990

104 STAT. 2804 
PUBLIC LAW 101-568—NOV. 15, 1990 
Public Law 101-568 
101st Congress 
An Act 
Nov. 15, 1990 
To authorize the transfer by lease of a specified naval landing ship dock to the 
[S. 3215] 
Government of Brazil. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY TO LEASE 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to section 5, the Secretary of the Navy is 
authorized to lease the naval landing ship dock Alamo (LSD-33) to 
the Government of Brazil. A lease under this Act may be renewed. 
(b) APPUCABLE LAW.—Such leasing shall be in accordance with 
chapter 6 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2796 et seq.), 
except that section 62(a) of that Act (22 U.S.C. 2796a(a)) shall apply 
only to renewals of the lease. 
SEC. 2. COSTS OF LEASING 
Any expense of the United States in connection with the lease 
authorized by section 1 shall be charged to the Government of 
Brazil. 
SEC. 3. CONSIDERATION FOR LEASE 
Notwithstanding section 321 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (40 U.S.C. 
303b), the lease of the ship described in section 1(a) may provide, as 
part or all of the consideration for the lease, for the maintenance, 
protection, repair, or restoration of the ship by the Government of 
Brazil. 
SEC. 4. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY 
The authority granted by section 1(a) shall expire at the end of the 
2-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act 
unless the lease authorized by that section is entered into during 
that period. 
SEC. 5. CONDITION ON AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER 
The Secretary may not exercise the authority granted under 
section 1(a) unless and until the Government of Brazil has provided 
written assurances to the Secretary of State that Brazil is in compli-
ance with the United Nations sanctions against Iraq and has discon-
tinued the export to Iraq of all military equipment, materials, and 
technologies, including the export of all nuclear, chemical, and 
biological warfare equipment, materials, and technologies and all 
missile equipment, materials, and technologies. The Secretary of 
PUBLIC LAW 101-568—NOV. 15, 1990 
104 STAT. 2805 
State shall transmit to Congress a copy of any such assurances 
received by the Secretary. 
Approved November 15, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3215: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 23, considered and passed House.
Designating October 21 through 27, 1990 as "National Humanities Week".
PL 101-563 (H.J.Res.562), enacted 11/15/1990

104 STAT. 2782 
PUBLIC LAW 101-563—NOV. 15, 1990 
Public Law 101-563 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 15, 1990 
[H.J. Res. 562] 
Designating October 21 through 27, 1990 as "National Humanities Week". 
Whereas the study of the humanities increases the understanding of 
the great traditions of civilization and of the intellectual heritage 
of individuals; 
Whereas the identity of the population and the Nation is expressed 
through the humanities; 
Whereas the humanities help to break down the barriers of isolation 
and allow individuals to talk to each other regardless of dif-
ferences in race, gender, or family experience; 
Whereas the humanities help communities: evaluate the bonds of 
history and place, console in sorrow, and experience joy, wonder, 
and laughter; 
Whereas the State humanities have been a partnership between 
Federal, State, and local government entities, universities, col-
leges, businesses, teachers, scholars, and individuals; 
Whereas designating a National Humanities Week brings together 
the public and private sectors to restate support of the human-
ities: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That October 21 through 
27, 1990, is designated as "National Humanities Week", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe the week with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 15, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 562: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Oct. 24, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 27, considered and passed Senate.
To designate March 25, 1991, as "National Medal of Honor Day".
PL 101-564 (H.J.Res.652), enacted 11/15/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-564—NOV. 15, 1990 
104 STAT. 2783 
Public Law 101-564 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To designate March 25,1991, as "National Medal of Honor Day". 
Whereas the Medal of Honor is the highest distinction that can be 
awarded by the President, in the name of the Congress, to mem-
bers of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves 
conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their 
lives above and beyond the call of duty; 
Whereas only a few of the millions of men and women who have 
served the Nation in war, military operations, or other armed 
conflicts have received the Medal of Honor; 
Whereas the 1st Medal of Honor awards were presented to 6 men on 
March 25,1863, by the Secretary of War; 
Whereas it is appropriate to honor the heroic recipients of the 
Medal of Honor; 
Whereas public awareness of the importance of the Medal of Honor 
has declined in recent years; and 
Whereas the designation of National Medal of Honor Day will focus 
the efforts of national. State, and local organizations striving to 
foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor 
recipients: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That March 25, 1991, is 
designated as "National Medal of Honor Day", and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the 
people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 15, 1990. 
Nov. 15, 1990 
[H.J. Res. 652] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 652: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Oct. 26, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 27, considered and peissed Senate.