Congressional Reports Elimination Act of 1980
PL 96-470 (H.R.6686), enacted 10/19/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-470—OCT. 19, 1980 
94 STAT. 2237 
Public Law 96-470 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To discontinue or amend certain requirements for agency reports to Congress. 
Oct. 19, 1980 
[H.R. 6686] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That this Act be Congressional 
cited as the "Congressional Reports Elimination Act of 1980". 
EUmhSltion Act 
TITLE I-ELIMINATIONS 
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REPORTS BY MORE THAN ONE AGENCY 
SEC. 101. (a) Section 404 of Federal Property and Administrative 
Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 514(d); 63 Stat. 398), is amended by 
striking out subsection (d) and redesignating subsection (e) as subsec-
tion (d). 
(b) Section 304 of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968 
(42 U.S.C. 4224; 82 Stat. 1102) is repealed. 
(c) The second undesignated paragraph under the paragraph desig-
nated "STEAM-VESSELS, FOOD-FisHES Under the center heading "MIS-
CELLANEOUS OBJECTS UNDER THE TREASURY DEPART-
MENT" in the first section of the Act of March 3,1887 (16 U.S.C. 744; 
24 Stat. 523) is repealed. 
REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
SEC. 102. (a) Section 2(b) of the Act of July 31,1947, entitled "An Act 
to provide for the disposal of materials on the public lands of the 
United States" (30 U.S.C. 6020)); 76 Stat. 588), is repealed. 
(b) Section 3 of the Act of September 18,1972, entitled "An Act to 
provide for the acceleration of programs for the planting of trees on 
national forest lands in need of reforestation, and for other purposes" 
(16 U.S.C. 576e; 86 Stat. 678), is repealed. 
(c) Section 302 of the Rural Development Act of 1972 (7 U.S.C. 
1010a; 86 Stat. 670) is amended by striking out the last sentence. 
(d) Section 11 of the Emergency Livestock Credit Act of 1974 (7 
U.S.C. prec. 1961 note; 89 Stat. 214) is repealed. 
(e) Section 609 of the Agricultural Act of 1970 (7 U.S.C. 1350a; 84 
Stat. 1378) is repealed. 
(f) Section 602(0 of the Act of August 28,1954, entitled "An Act for 7 use I766b. 
greater stability in agriculture; to augment the marketing and 
disposal of agricultural products; and for other purposes" (7 U.S.C. 
1762(f); 90 Stat. 1500) is amended by striking out the last sentence. 
REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 
SEC. 103. (a) Section 9(a) of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 
U.S.C. 742h(a); 70 Stat. 1123) is repealed. 
(b) The first section of the Act of June 16,1948, entitled "An Act to 
provide safety in aviation and to direct a study of the causes and 
characteristics of thunderstorms and other atmospheric disturb-
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ances" (15 U.S.C. 313, note; 62 Stat. 470), is amended by striking the 
last sentence. 
REPORTS 
BY 
THE 
DEPARTMENT 
OF 
DEFENSE 
SEC. 104. (a) Section 2390(b) of title 10, United States Code, is 
repealed. 
(b) Section 5(c) of the Defense Department Overseas Teachers Pay 
and Personnel Practices Act (20 U.S.C. 903(e); 73 Stat. 214) is 
repealed. 
(c) Section 7 of the Act of March 3,1899, entitled "An Act making 
appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of 
certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes" 
(33 U.S.C. 549; 30 Stat. 1150), is repealed. 
REPORTS 
BY 
THE 
DEPARTMENT 
OF 
ENERGY 
SEC. 105. Section 7(c)(4) of the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle 
Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 
92 Stat. 91. 
2506(c)(4); 90 Stat. 1264) is repealed. 
REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH AND 
HUMAN SERVICES 
SEC. 106. (a) Section 418 of the General Education Provisions Act 
(20 U.S.C. 1226d; 88 Stat. 564) is repealed. 
(b) Section 971 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1134r-2; 90 Stat. 2164) is repealed. 
(c) Subsection 981(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
1134s(0; 86 Stat. 380) is repealed. 
(d) Subsection 403(c)(3) of the General Education Provisions Act (20 
U.S.C. 1221c(c)(3); 88 Stat. 560) is repealed. 
(e) Section 330(e)(5) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
254c(e)(5); 92 Stat. 3559) is amended by striking out the last sentence. 
(0 Section 5110?) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 
(30 U.S.C. 958(b); 83 Stat. 803) is repealed. 
REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 
SEC. 107. (a) Section 244 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 
1715z-9; 88 Stat. 679) is amended by striking subsection (f) and 
redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f). 
OD) Section 803(b)(2) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 
1748b(b)(2); 63 Stat. 571) is amended by striking "The Secretary shall 
report to the Committees on Banking and Currency of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives each instance in which he has required 
the Secretary of Defense to guarantee the General Insurance Fund, 
with reasons therefor.". 
(c) Section 704(c) of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 
1965 (42 U.S.C. 3104(c); 82 Stat. 533) is amended by striking "unless 
the Secretary (1) determines that due to unusual circumstances a 
longer period of time is necessary and in the public interest, and (2) 
reports such determination promptly to the Committees on Banking 
and Currency of the Senate and House of Representatives.", and 
inserting in lieu thereof "unless the Secretary determines that due to 
unusual circumstances a longer period of time is necessary and in the 
public interest.". 
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94 STAT. 2239 
REPORTS 
BY 
THE 
DEPARTMENT 
OF 
THE 
INTERIOR 
SEC. 108. (a) Section 1(d) of the Act of October 15, 1966 (42 U.S.C. 
1900(d); 80 Stat. 951) is repealed. 
(b) The second paragraph under the heading "SURVEYING THE 
PUBUC LANDS" of the first section of the Act of March 2,1895, entitled 
"An Act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the 
Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen 
hundred and ninety-six, and for other purposes" (43 U.S.C. 886; 28 
Stat. 937) is amended by striking out ", and the Secretary of the 
Interior shall report to each regular session of Congress what has 
been done under the foregoing provisions" in the last sentence 
thereof. 
(c) Section 1 of the Colorado River Storage Project Act (43 U.S.C. 
620; 82 Stat. 897), is amended by striking out "Provided, That 
construction of the Uintah of the Central Utah project shall not be 
undertaken by the Secretary until he has completed a feasibility 
report on such unit and submitted such report to the Congress, along 
with his certification that, in his judgment, the benefits of such unit 
or segment will exceed the costs and that such unit is physically and 
financially feasible, and the Congress has authorized the appropri-
ation of funds for the construction thereof:". 
(d) Section 4(c) of the Act of September 7,1964, entitled "An Act to 
provide for the construction of the Lower Teton division of the Teton 
Basin Federal reclamation project, Idaho, and for other purposes" (43 
U.S.C. 616qq(c); 78 Stat. 926), is repealed. 
REPORT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 
SEC. 109. Section 19(d) of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research 
and Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5919; 92 Stat. 64) is repealed. 
REPORT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 
SEC. 110. Section 76 of the Act of April 30,1900, entitled "An Act to 29 use 7,48 
provide a government for the Territory of Hawaii" (31 Stat. 155), is ^°^ ^'*^-
repealed. 
REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE 
SEC. 111. (a) Section 302(b) of the Mutual Defense Assistance 
Control Act of 1951 (22 U.S.C. 1613a(b); 65 Stat. 647) is amended by 
striking out "from time to time but not less than once every six 
months recommending action". 
Qo) Section 204(bX8) of the Fishery Conservation and Management 
Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1824; 90 Stat. 344), is amended by inserting 
"and" at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking out "; and" at the 
end of subparagraph (C) and inserting in lieu thereof a period, and by 
striking out subparagraph (D), 
REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
SEC. 112. (a) Section 3(b) of the Airport and Airway Development 
Act of 1970 (49 U.S.C. 1702(b); 84 Stat. 219) is repealed. 
(bXD Section 1120)) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by 
striking the second sentence. 
(2) Section 307(b) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by 
striking out "and he shall report from time to time to the Committees 
on Public Works of the Senate and of the House of Representatives on 
the progress and findings with respect to such studies . 
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(c) Section 1124(g) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
striking out the second sentence thereof. 
(d) Section 475(e) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by 
striking out "(c),". 
(e) Section 303(e) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 
1344(e); 84 Stat. 234) is amended by striking out the last sentence. 
(f) Section 1309 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1539; 
72 Stat. 805) is repealed. 
(g) Subsections (a) and (b) of section 10 of the Act of September 30, 
1965, entitled "An Act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to 
undertake research and development in high-speed ground transpor-
tation, and for other purposes'^ (49 U.S.C. 1640 (a), OD); 79 Stat. 895), 
are repealed. 
(h) Section 10 of the Emergency Rail Services Act of 1970 (45 U.S.C. 
669; 84 Stat. 1978) is amended— 
(1) by striking out the first sentence; 
(2) by striking out "also" in the second sentence; and 
(3) by inserting "except the Central Railroad Company of New 
Jersey and the Penn Central Transportation Company," immedi-
ately after "railroad" in the second sentence. 
REPORT BY ACTION 
SEC. 113. Section 405 of 
the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 
(42 U.S.C. 5045; 87 Stat. 409) is amended by striking out subsection (c). 
REPORT BY THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 
SEC. 114. Section 14(b) of the Flammable Fabrics Act (15 U.S.C. 
1201(b); 81 Stat. 573) is amended by striking out the last sentence. 
REPORT 
BY 
THE 
EXPORT-IMPORT 
BANK 
SEC. 115. Section 1(c) of the Act of July 7,1968, entitled "An Act to 
enable the Export-Import Bank of the United States to approve 
extension of certain loans, guarantees, and insurance in connection 
with exports from the United States in order to improve the balance 
of payments and foster the long-term commercial interests of the 
United States" (12 U.S.C. 635j(c); 82 Stat. 297), is repealed. 
REPORT BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 
SEC. 116. Section 5(e) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 
155(e); 66 Stat. 714), is amended by striking out, "; and the Commis-
sion shall promptly report to the Congress each such case which has 
been pending before it more than such three- or six-month period, 
respectively, stating the reasons therefor". 
REPORT BY THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY 
SEC. 117. Section 1008 of the United States Information and 
Educational Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 1439; 62 Stat. 14) is 
repealed. 
REPORTS BY THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 
SEC. 118. (a) Section 6(d) of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration Authorization Act, 1970 (42 U.S.C. 2462(d); 83 Stat. 
199), is repealed. 
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94 STAT. 2241 
(b) Section 206(b) of the Act of October 4,1961, entitled "An Act to 
increase the limitation on the number of positions which may be 
placed in the top grades of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, 
to provide certain additional research and development positions, 
and for other purposes" (42 U.S.C. 2473a; 75 Stat. 791) is repealed. 
REPORT BY THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 
SEC. 119. Section 10 of the the National Science Foundation 
Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1978 (42 U.S.C. 1873a; 91 Stat. 834), is 
amended by striking out subsection (c). 
REPORT BY THE VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION 
SEC. 120. The Act of October 22, 1975, entitled "An Act to amend 
title 38, United States Code, to provide special pay and incentive pay 
for certain physicians and dentists employed by the Department of 
Medicine and Surgery of the Veterans' Administration in order to 
enhance the recruitment and retention of such personnel, and for 
other purposes" (38 U.S.C. 4118 note; 89 Stat. 669), is amended by 
striking out subsection (h) of section 4. 
REPORT BY THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 
SEC. 121. Section 1308 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
striking out subsections (a) and (b) and redesignating subsections (c), 
(d), and (e) as subsections (a), (b), and (c), respectively. 
TITLE II—MODIFICATIONS 
REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 
SEC. 201. (a) Section 809(a) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 
U.S.C. 1213(a); 89 Stat. 680), is amended by striking out "Not later 
than March 1, 1976, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall 
submit to Congress" and inserting in lieu thereof "The Secretary 
shall include in the annual report pursuant to section 208 of this 46 use 1118. 
Act". 
(b)* Section 804(e) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, (46 U.S.C. 
1222(e); 84 Stat. 1034), is amended by striking out "shall, at the 
beginning of each regular session, make a report to the Congress" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "shall include in the annual report pursuant 
to section 208 of this Act, a report". 
46 USC 1118. 
(c) Section 9040?) of the Public Works and Economic Development 
Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3244(b); 88 Stat. 1165) is amended— 
(1) by striking out ""The Secretary shall provide an annual 
consolidated report to the Congress," and inserting in lieu 
thereof "The Secretary shall include in the annual report pursu-
ant to section 707 of this Act a consolidated report'^ and 42 USC 3217. 
(2) by striking out the second sentence thereof. 
(d) Section 2040t>X2) of the Public Works and Economic Develop-
ment Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3144(b)(2); 90 Stat. 2333) is amended— 
(1) by striking out "The Secretary shall provide an annual 
consolidated report to the Congress," and inserting in lieu 
thereof "The Secretary shall include in the annual report pursu-
ant to section 707 of this Act a consolidated report'; and 42 use 3217. 
(2) by striking out the second sentence thereof. 
(e) Section 112(d) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 
U.S.C. 1382(d); 86 Stat. 1042), is amended by striking out "forthwith 
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submit to Congress" and inserting in lieu thereof "include in the 
annual report to the public and the Congress required under section 
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103(f) of this Act". 
(f) Section 202(c) of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuar-
ies Act of 1972 (86 Stat. 1061; 33 U.S.C. 1442(c)), is amended by 
inserting at the end thereof the following sentence: "The Secretary 
shall include in this report the report to Congress of activities of the 
Department of Commerce under section 5 of the Act of March 10, 
1934 (48 Stat. 401; 16 U.S.C. 665), required by that section.". 
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REPORTS 
BY 
THE 
DEPARTMENT 
OF 
DEFENSE 
SEC. 202. (aXD Section 1812 of the Revised Statutes (40 U.S.C. 50), is 
amended by striking out "in time to accompany the annual message 
of the President to (Jongress, namely: 
"First. A report of his operations for the preceding year" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "within nine months after the end of a fiscal 
year: 
"First. A report of the Chief of Engineers' operations for that year". 
(2) Such section is further amended by striking out "his charge" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "the Chief of Engineers' charge". 
OJ) Section 306(0 of title 37, United States (I!ode, is amended by 
striking out the first sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "The 
Secretary of Defense shall report to C!ongress by March 1 of each year 
following a calendar year in which special pay is disbursed under this 
section. Negative reports need not be submitted.". 
(c) Section 43(b) of the Act of August 10,1956, entitled "An Act to 
revise, codify, and enact into law, title 10 of the United States Code, 
entitled 'Armed Forces', and title 32 of the United States Code, 
entitled 'National Guard'" (50 U.S.C. App. 2285; 70A Stat. 636) is 
amended by striking out "quarterly" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"annually". 
REPORTS 
BY 
THE 
DEPARTMENT 
OF 
ENERGY 
SEC. 203. (a) Section 4001(b) of the Energy Policy and Conservation 
Act (92 Stat. 3253) is amended by striking out "within one year after 
the date of enactment of this part" and all that follows thereafter to 
the end of such subsection and inserting in lieu thereof "include in 
his annual report a detailed description of the actions taken under 
this part in the preceding fiscal year and the actions planned to be 
taken in the subsequent fiscal year. Such description shall show the 
allocations made (including the allocations made to each State) and 
include information on the technical assistance carried out with 
funds allocated, and an estimate of the energy savings, if any, 
achieved.". 
Oa) Section 399(b) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (92 
Stat. 3247) is amended by striking out ", within one year after the 
date of enactment of this part" and all that follows thereafter to the 
end of such subsection and inserting in lieu thereof "include in his 
annual report a detailed description of the actions taken under this 
part in the preceding fiscal year and the actions planned to be taken 
in the subsequent fiscal year. Such description shall show the 
allocations made (including the allocations made to each State) and 
include information on the types of conservation meeisures imple-
mented, with funds allocated, and an estimate of the energy savings 
achieved.". 
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94 STAT. 2243 
(c) Section 13 of the Solar Energy Research Development and 
Demonstration Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5562; 88 Stat. 1437) is amended 
to read as follows: 
"ANNUAL REPORTS 
"SEC. 13. A summary of all actions taken under the provisions of 
this Act and action planned for the ensuing year shall be included in 
the annual report required by section 657 of the Department of 
Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7267).". 
(d) Section 308 of the Act of June 3, 1977, entitled "An Act to 
authorize appropriations to the Energy Research and Development 
Administration in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy 
Act of 1954, as amended, section 305 of the Energy Reorganization 
Act of 1974, and section 16 of the Federal Nonnuclear Energy 
Research and Development Act of 1974, and for other purposes" (42 
U.S.C. 5816a; 91 Stat. 189), is amended by striking out "Energy 
Research and Development Administration", "Administration", and 
"Administrator" wherever they appear therein, and inserting respec-
tively, "Department of Energy", "Department", and "Secretary of 
Energy" in lieu thereof, and by amending subsection Ot>)(2) to read— 
"(2) report annually to the Congress with respect to such 
disclosures and the actions taken in regard thereto during the 
preceding calendar year". 
(e) Section 308 of the Act of December 31,1975, entitled "An Act to 42 use 5878a. 
authorize appropriations to the Energy Research and Development 
Administration in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy 
Act of 1954, as amended, section 305 of the Energy Reorganization 
Act of 1974, and section 16 of the Federal Nuclear Energy Research 
and Development Act of 1974, and for other purposes" (42 U.S.C. 
5801, note; 89 Stat. 1074), is amended by striking out "by June 30, 
1976, and by the end of each fiscal year thereafter, submit a report to 
the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Repre-
sentatives and the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the 
Senate," and inserting in lieu thereof "include, in the report required 
by section 2040?) of the Department of Energy Act of 1978—Civilian 
Applications (42 U.S.C. 7256, note; 92 Stat. 60), information"; and by 
striking out "Administrator" wherever it appears therein and by 
inserting in lieu thereof "Secretary of Energy . 
(f) Subsection (h) of section 204 of the Department of Energy Act of 
1978—Civilian Applications (42 U.S.C. 7256, note; 92 Stat. 60), is 
amended to read as follows: 
"(h) The Secretary of Energy shall submit annually to the appropri-
ate committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate a full 
report on the actions taken in carrying out subsection (a) during the 
preceding year, including the extent to which small business con-
cerns are participating in the programs involved and in projects and 
activities of various types and sizes within each such program, and 
indicating the steps currently taken to assure such participation in 
the future. Such report shall also contain such information as may be 
required by section 308 of the Act of December 31, 1975 (42 U.S.C. 
5878a; 89 Stat. 1074).". 
(g) Section 206 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 
U.S.C. 6806; 92 Stat. 3134) is amended by striking out "Not later than 
the last day in December in each year, the Secretary shall transmit to 
the Congress a report" and inserting in lieu thereof "The Secretary 
shall include in each annual report submitted under section 657 of 
the Department of Energy Organization Act a statement". 
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(h) Section 21(c) of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 
(15 U.S.C. 780(c); 88 Stat. 112) is amended by striking out "report 
quarterly to the Congress" and insert in lieu thereof "submit to the 
Secretary for inclusion in the annual report required by section 657 of 
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the Department of Energy Organization Act a statement". 
REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH AND 
HUMAN SERVICES 
389-389e. 
SEC. 204. Section 183(g) of the Elementary and Secondary Educa-
tion Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 2833(g); 92 Stat. 2189) is amended by 
striking the words "no later than February 1, 1980, 1982, and 1984'\ 
REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 
SEC. 205. (a) Section 1234 of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 
1749bbb-10d; 84 Stat. 1790) is amended by inserting immediately 
after "shall include" the phrase "at least biennially". 
(b) Section 1320 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 
U.S.C. 4027; 82 Stat. 581) is amended— 
(1) by striking out "include" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"biennially submit"; 
(2) by striking out "in the annual report"; and 
(3) by striking out "required by section 8 of the Housing and 
Urban Development Act". 
REPORTS 
BY 
THE 
DEPARTMENT 
OF 
THE 
INTERIOR 
SEC. 206. (a) Section 1(1) of the Act of March 3, 1885, entitled "An 
Act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Govern-
ment for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and 
eighty-six, and for other purposes" (16 U.S.C. 743a; 88 Stat. 124), is 
amended by striking the first sentence of subsection (c) thereof, and 
inserting in lieu thereof the following sentence: "The Director of the 
United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall make a report to 
Congress at the end of any fiscal year that the provisions of this 
section are utilized, which describes the use of the provisions of this 
section, and the additional cost, if any, to the Federal Government 
resulting therefrom."; and striking out "annual" in the second 
sentence. 
Qy) Section 6 of the Act of June 22, 1936, entitled "An Act to 
authorize the Secretary of the Interior to investigate and adjust 
irrigation charges on irrigation lands within projects on Indian 
Reservations, and for other purposes" (25 U.S.C. 389e; 49 Stat. 1804), 
is amended by striking the first sentence thereof, and inserting in 
lieu thereof the following sentence: "The Secretary shall include in 
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the report to Congress required pursuant to section 2 of this Act, a 
description of actions taken under the provisions of sections 1 to 6 of 
oofy^Qo„ 
*^^s ^^^ during the preceding fiscal year.''. 
(c) The text of section 6 of the Guam Development Fund Act of 1968 
(48 U.S.C. 1428d; 82 Stat. 1173) is amended to read as follows: "The 
Governor of Guam shall include in the annual report to Congress 
required pursuant to section 6 of the Guam Organic Act (48 U.S.C. 
1422; 82 Stat. 844) a report on the administration of this Act.". 
(d) Section 9(g) of the Act of July 22,1954, entitled "An Act to revise 
the Organic Act of the Virgin Islands of the United States" (48 U.S.C. 
1575(g); 68 Stat. 501), is amended to read as follows: 
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94 STAT. 2245 
"(g) A listing of all laws enacted by the legislature each year shall 
be transmitted with the annual report to Congress required pursuant 
to section 11 of the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands (48 
U.S.C. 1591; 68 Stat. 503).". 
REPORT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 
SEC. 207. Section 204(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1154(d); 79 Stat. 915) is amended by striking out the first 
sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "The Attorney 
General shall forward to the Congress a statistical summary of 
petitions for immigrant status approved by him under sections 
203(a)(3) or 203(aX6).^'. 
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REPORTS 
BY 
THE 
DEPARTMENT 
OF 
STATE 
SEC. 208, Section 204(bX4)(C) of the Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1824(bX4XC); 90 Stat. 343) is 
amended by striking out "a copy of such material" and inserting in 
lieu thereof "a monthly summary of foreign fishing applications 
including a report on approved applications as described in para-
graphs (6) and (7)". 
REPORTS 
BY 
THE 
DEPARTMENT 
OF 
TRANSPORTATION 
SEC. 209. (a) Section 211(a) of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 
1970 (45 U.S.C. 440(a); 84 Stat. 976) is amended by striking '^May 1" 
and inserting "July 1" in lieu thereof. 
(b) Section 163(o) of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 (23 U.S.C. 
130, note; 87 Stat. 280) is amended by striking out "annual" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "biennial". 
(c) Section 151(g) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by 
striking out "not later than September 30 of each year" and inserting 
in lieu thereof "not later than December 30 of each year" and by 
striking out "not later than January 1 of each year" and inserting in 
lieu thereof "not later than April 1 of each year.". 
(d) Section 203(e) of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 (23 U.S.C. 
130, note; 87 Stat. 283) is amended by striking out "not later than 
September 30 of each year" and inserting in lieu thereof "not later 
than December 30 of each year" and by striking Qut "not later than 
January 1, of each year" and inserting in lieu thereof "not later than 
April 1 of each year.". 
(e) Section 311(a) of the Fishery Conservation and Management Act 
of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1861(a); 90 Stat. 358) is amended by striking out 
"semiannually," and inserting "annuedly on June 30," in lieu thereof; 
and adding at the end of the subsection, before the period, "during the 
preceding calendar year". 
(f) Section 112 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries 
Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1421; 90 Stat. 725) is amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 112. The Administrator shall on or before February 1 of each 
year report to the Congress on the administration of this title during 
the preceding fiscal year, including recommendations for additional 
legislation if deemed necessary.". 
REPORT BY THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEC. 210, The fourth, seventh, and eighth sentences of section 
2(bXlXA) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (12 U.S.C. 
94 STAT. 2246 
PUBLIC LAW 96-470—OCT. 19, 1980 
88 Stat. 2333. 
635(b)(1)(A); 80 Stat. 2333) are amended by striking out "semiannual" 
and inserting "annual" in lieu thereof. 
REPORT BY THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 
SEC. 211. Section 11(a) of the Public Buildings Act of 1959 (40 U.S.C. 
610; 73 Stat. 481) is amended— 
(1) by striking out "The Administrator shall submit to Con-
gress each January, promptly after the convening of Congress," 
and inserting in lieu thereof Upon the request of 
either House of 
Congress, or any committee thereof, and within a reasonable 
time, the Administrator shall submit"; and 
(2) by striking out "last preceding report made under this Act" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "request, or as of such other date as 
the request may designate". 
REPORTS BY THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION AGENCY 
SEC. 212. (a) Section 108(b) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural 
Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2458; 75 Stat. 534) is amended to read 
as follows: 
"(b) The President shall submit periodic reports to the Congress of 
activities carried on and expenditures made in furtherance of the 
purposes of this Act and of the United States Information and 
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Educational Exchange Act of 1948, as amended.". 
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) Section 704(c) of the Center for Cultural and Technical Inter-
chanjge Between East and West Act of 1960 (22 U.S.C. 2056(c); 74 Stat. 
142) is amended to read as follows: 
"(c) The Director of the International Communication Agency shall 
make periodic reports, as he deems necessary, to the Congress with 
respect to his activities under the provisions of this chapter, and such 
reports shall include any recommendations for needed revisions in 
this chapter.". 
REPORT BY THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
SEC. 213. Section 408(b) of the Agricultural Trade Development and 
Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1736bOb); 80 Stat. 1537) is amended by 
striking out "March 31," in the second sentence thereof. 
Approved October 19, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-1268 (Comm. on Government Operations). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
Sept. 15, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 25, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Oct. 2, House concurred in Senate amendments.