An Act making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977, and for other purposes.
PL 94-373 (H.R.14231), enacted 07/31/1976

PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
90 STAT. 1043 
Public Law 94-373 
94th Congress 
An Act 
Making appropriations for tlie Department of the Interior and related agencies 
for the fiscal jear ending September 30, 1977, and for other purposes. 
Be it etmcted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States 
of America 
in Congress assembled^ That the follow-
ing sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not 
otherwise appropriated, for the Department of the Interior and 
related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,1977, and for 
other purposes, namely: 
TITLE 
I—DEPARTMENT 
OF 
THE 
INTERIOR 
LAND 
AND 
AVATER RESOURCES 
BUREAU OF LAND 
MANAGEMENT 
July 31. 1976 
[H.R. 14231] 
Department of 
the Interior and 
Related Agencies 
Appropriation 
Act, 1977. 
MANAGEMENT OF LANDS AND RESOURCES 
For expenses necessary for protection, use, improvement, develop-
ment, disposal, cadastral surveying, classification, and performance 
of other functions, as authorized by law, in the management of lands 
and their resources under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land 
Management, $223,829,000. 
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE 
For 
acquisition, 
construction 
and maintenance 
of 
buildings, 
appurtenant facilities, and other improvements, and maintenance of 
access roads, $10,160,000, to remain available until expended. 
PUBLIC LANDS DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILS 
(LIQUIDATION OF 
CONTRACT AUTHORITY) 
For liquidation of obligations incurred pursuant to authority con-
tained in title 23, United States Code, section 203, $5,000,000, to remain 
available until expended: Provided^ That $13,900,000 of unobligated 
balances of contract authority provided by the Federal-Aid Highway 
Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-87) and proposed to be unobligated as of Sep-
tember 30, 1977, is hereby rescinded effective October 1, 1976. 
OREGON AND CALIFORNIA GRANT LANDS 
For expenses necessary for management, protection, and develop-
ment of resources and for construction, operation, and maintenance 
of access roads, reforestation, and other improvements on the revested 
Oregon and California Railroad grant lands, on other Federal lands 
in the Oregon and California land-grant counties of Oregon, and on 
adjacent rights-of-way; and acquisition of rights-of-way and of exist-
ing connecting roads on or adjacent to such lands; an amount 
equivalent to 25 per centum of the aggregate of all receipts during 
the current fiscal year from the revested Oregon and California 
Railroad grant lands, to remain available until expended: 
Provided, 
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90 STAT. 1044 
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That the amount appropriated herein for the purposes of this appro-
priation on lands administered by the Forest Service shall be trans-
ferred to the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture: Provided 
further^ That the amount appropriated herein for road construction 
on lands other than those administered by the Forest Service shall 
: 
be transferred to the Federal Highway Administration, Department 
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of Transportation: Provided further^ That the amount appropriated 
herein is hereby made a reimbursable charge against the Oregon and 
California land grant fund and shall be reimbursed to the general fund 
*r.-*,t.i.. 
1^ ^j^^ Treasury in accordance with the provisions of the second 
paragraph of subsection (b) of title II of the Act of August 28, 1937 
43USC1181f. 
(50 Stat. 876). 
RANGE IMPROVEMENTS 
For construction, purchase, and maintenance of range impi-ove-
ments pursuant to the provisions of sections 3 and 10 of the Act of 
43 use 315b, 
June 28, 1934, as amended (43 U.S.C. 315), sums equal to the aggre-
315i. 
gate of all moneys received, during the current fiscal year, as range 
improvements fees under section 3 of said Act, 25 per centum of all 
moneys received, during the current fiscal year, under section 15 of 
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said Act, and the amount designated for range improvements from 
grazing fees from Bankhead-Jones lands transferred to the Depart-
ment of the Interior pursuant to law, to remain available until 
expended. 
RECREATION DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF RECREATION FACILITIES 
For construction, operation, and maintenance of outdoor recreation 
facilities, including collection of special recreation use fees, to remain 
available until expended, $300,000, to be derived from the special 
receipt accounts established by section 1(b) of the Act of July 15, 
16 use 460/-5 
1968 (82 Stat. 354), and section 4(e) of the Act of July 11, 1972 (86 
note. 
Stat. 461) : Provided^ That not more than 40 per centum of the amount 
16 use 460Z-6a. credited pursuant to section 4(e) of the Act of July 11, 1972, shall be 
available for the enhancement of the fee collection system established 
by section 4 of such Act, including the promotion and enforcement 
thereof. 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 
Appropriations for the Bureau of Land Management shall be avail-
able for purchase, erection, and dismantlement of temporary struc-
tures; and alteration and maintenance of necessary buildings and 
appurtenant facilities to which the United States has title: Provided^ 
That of appropriations herein made for the Bureau of Land Manage-
ment expenditures in connection with the revested Oregon and Cali-
fornia Railroad and reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon road grant lands 
(other than expenditures made under the appropriation "Oregon and 
California grant lands") shall be reimbursed to the general fund of 
the Treasury from the 25 per centum referred to in subsection (c), title 
II, of the Act approved August 28,1937 (50 Stat. 876), of the special 
fund designated the "Oregon and California land grant fund" and 
section 4 of the Act approved May 24, 1939 (53 Stat. 754), of the spe-
cial fund designated the "Coos Bay Wagon Road grant fund": Pro-
vided further^ That appropriations herein made may be expended on 
a reimbursable basis for (1) surveys of lands other than those under 
the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management and (2) protection 
of lands for the State of Alaska: Provided further^ That notwith-
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90 STAT. 1045 
standing any other provisions of law, payments to States made in 
fiscal year 1977, under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 191, 
30 U.S.C. 285), will be based on receipts collected during the period 
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July 1, 1976, through March 31, 1977: Provided further, That not-
withstanding any other provisions of law. Bureau of Land Manage-
ment payments to States and counties made in fiscal year 1977, under 
statutes other than the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, will be based on 
receipts collected during the period July 1, 1976, through Septem-
ber 30,1976. 
OFFICE OF WATER RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For expenses necessary in carrying out the provisions of the Water 
Resources Research Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1961-1961c-7), 
and the Saline Water Conversion Act of 1971, as amended (42 U.S.C. 
1959-1959h), $18,923,000, of which $7,540,000 shall remain available 
until expended. 
FISH AND WILDLIFE AND PARKS 
BUREAU or OUTDOOR RECREATION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, not 
otherwise provided for, $5,961,000. 
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND 
For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Land and 
Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 as amended (16 U.S.C. 
4601-4-11), including $6,686,000 for administrative expenses of the 
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation during the current fiscal year, and 
acquisition of land or waters, or interest therein, in accordance with 
the statutory authority applicable to the State or Federal agency 
concerned, to be derived from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, 
established by section 2 of said Act as amended, to remain available 16 USC 460/-5. 
until expended, not to exceed $397,056,000, of which (1) not to exceed 
$175,516,000 shall be available for payments to the States in accord-
ance with section 6(c) of said Act; (2) not to exceed $144,603,000 shall 16 USC 460Z-8. 
be available to the National Park Service; (3) not to exceed $52,506,000 
shall be avi^ilable to the Forest Service; (4) not to exceed $15,745,000 
shall be available to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and 
(5) not to exceed $2,000,000 shall be available to the Bureau of Land 
Management. 
UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 
For expenses necessary for scientific and economic studies, conser-
vation, management, investigations, protection, and utilization of 
sport fishery and wildlife resources, except whales, seals, and sea lions, 
and for the performance of other authorized functions related to such 
resources; and maintenance of the herd of long-horned cattle on the 
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, $128,861,000, of which not to 
90 STAT. 1046 
PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
exceed $1,000,000 shall remain available until expended: 
Provided, 
That $9,198,000 shall be available for obligation only upon the enact-
Ante, p. 724. 
ment into law of H.R. 8092, Ninety-Fourth Congress, or similar 
legislation. 
CONSTRUCTION AND ANADROMOUS FISH 
For construction and acquisition of buildings and other facilities 
required in the conservation, management, investigations, protection, 
and utilization of sport fishery and wildlife resources, and the acquisi-
tion of lands and interests therein; and for expenses necessary to carry 
out the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 757a-757f); 
$17,211,000, to remain available until expended. 
MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION ACCOUNT 
For an advance to the migratory bird conservation account, as 
authorized by the Act of October 4, 1971, as amended (16 U.S.C. 
7l5k-3, 5; 81 Stat. 612), $4,000,000, to remain available until expended. 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 
Appropriations and funds available to the United States Fish and 
Wildlife Service shall be available for purchase of not to exceed one 
hundred and fourteen passenger motor vehicles, of which one hun-
dred and six are for replacement only (including fifty-two for police-
type use); purchase of four aircraft, for replacement only, one to be 
obtained by exchange; not to exceed $100,000 for payment, in the 
discretion of the Secretary, for information or evidence concerning 
violations of laws administered by the United States Fish and Wild-
life Service; miscellaneous and emergency expenses of enforcement 
activities, authorized or approved by the Secretary and to be accounted 
for solely on his certificate, not to exceed $75,000; publication and dis-
tribution of bulletins as authorized bj^ law (7 U.S.C. 417); insurance 
on official motor vehicles, aircraft and boats operated by the United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service in Mexico and Canada; repair of 
damage to public roads within and adjacent to reservation areas 
caused by operations of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; 
options for the purchase of land at not to exceed $1 for each option; 
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facilities incident to such public recreational uses on conservation 
areas as are not inconsistent with their primary purpose, and the 
maintenance and improvement of aquaria, buildings and other facili-
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ties under the jurisdiction of the United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service and to which the United States has title, and which are 
utilized pursuant to law in connection with management and investi-
gation of fish and wildlife resources. 
NATIONAL PARK 
SERVICE 
^ 
OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM 
For expenses necessary for the management, operation, and mainte-
nance of areas and facilities administered by the National Park Serv-
ice (including special road maintenance service to trucking permittees 
on a reimbursable basis), $276,485,000: Provided, 
That the National 
Park Service shall not lease the facilities located at 900 Ohio Drive 
in the District of Columbia on any other basis than the fair market 
rental value generally pertaining for such premises in the area. 
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90 STAT. 1047 
PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION 
For construction, improvements, repair or replacement of physical 
facilities, without regard to the Act of August 24, 1912, as amended 
(16 U.S.C. 451); the acquisition of water rights; expenses necessary 
for investigation and studies to determine suitability of areas to be 
included in the National Park System, the designation of wilderness 
areas, and the management of water resources; the preparation of 
plans for existing and proposed park and recreation areas; provisions 
of technical assistance to other Federal agencies, and to States and 
private institutions in the planning, development, and operation of 
landmarks, parks, and recreation areas; and for financial or other 
assistance in planning, development, or operation of areas as authorized 
by law or pursuant to agreements with other Federal agencies. States, 
or private institutions, including not to exceed $257,000 for the Roose-
velt Campobello International Park Commission, $40,097,000 to remain 
available until expended: Provided^ That $2,060,000 shall be avail-
able for obligation only upon the enactment into law of authorizing 
legislation providing for the acquisition of locomotives and related 
facilities at the Golden Spike National Historic Site. Of the amount 
appropriated under this section, $111,000 shall be available for the 
payment of obligations outstanding on the date of enactment of this 
Act which were incurred in the development of the Chamizal National 
Memorial in the State of Texas. 
ROAD CONSTRUCTION 
(LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT 
AUTHORITY) 
For liquidation of obligations incurred pursuant to authority con-
tained in title 23, United States Code, section 203, $21,800,000, to 
remain available until expended: Provided^ That $118,995,000 of 
unobligated balances of contract authority provided by the Federal-
Aid Highway Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-87) and proposed to be unobli- 23 USC101 note, 
gated as of September 30, 1977, is hereby rescinded effective 
October 1,1976. 
PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC 
PROPERTIES 
For expenses necessary in carrying out a program for the preser-
vation of additional historic properties throughout the Nation, as 
authorized by law (16 U.S.C. 461-467, 470), and investigations, 
studies, and salvage of archeological values, $22,000,000, to remain 
available until expended: Provided^ That $17,500,000 of the amount 
made available under this head shall be available for obligation only 
upon the enactment into law of H.R. 12234, Ninety-Fourth Congress^ 
or similar legislation. 
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT 
AND OPERATION 
OF RECREATION 
FACILITIES 
For construction, operation, and maintenance of outdoor recreation 
facilities, without regard to the Act of August 24, 1912, as amended 
(16 U.S.C. 451) ; including collection of special recreation use fees, 
to remain available until expended, $14,000,000 to be derived from the 
special receipt accounts established by section 1(b) of the Act of July 
15, 1968 (82 Stat. 354), and section 4(e) of the Act of July 11, 1972 16 USC 460Z-5 
(86 Stat. 461) : Provided^ That not more than 40 per centum of the "o^. 
amount credited pursuant to section 4(e) of the Act of July 11,1972, ^^ USC 460/-6a. 
shall be available for the enhancement of the fee collection system 
established by section 4 of such Act, including the promotion and 
enforcement thereof. 
90 STAT. 1048 
PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
J O H N 
F, KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 
For expenses necessary for operating and maintaining the non-
performing arts functions of the John F. Kennedy Center for the 
Performing Arts, $3,072,000. 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 
Appropriations for the National Park Service shall be available 
for the purchase of not to exceed one hundred eighty-one passenger 
motor vehicles, of which one hundred fifty-seven shall be for replace-
ment only, including not to exceed one hundred twelve for police-type 
use; and to provide, notwithstanding any other provision of law, at a 
cost not exceeding $100,000, transportation for children in nearby 
communities to and from any unit of the National Park System used 
in connection with organized recreation and interpretive programs of 
the National Park Service: Provided^ That any funds available to the 
National Park Service may be used, with the approval of the Secre-
tary, to maintain law and order in emergency and other unforeseen 
law enforcement situations in the National Park System; and to pro-
vide insurance on official motor vehicles and aircraft operated by the 
f 
National Park Service in Mexico and Canada. 
ENERGY AND MINEKALS 
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GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 
SURVEYS, I N V E S T I G A T I O N S , AND RESEARCH 
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For expenses necessary for the Geological Survey to perform sur-
veys, investigations, and research covering topography, geology, and 
the mineral and water resources of the United States, its Territories 
and possessions, and other areas as authorized by law (43 U.S.C. 31, 
1332, and 1340); classify lands as to mineral character and water and 
power resources; give engineering supervision to power permits and 
Federal Power Commission licenses; enforce departmental regulations 
applicable to oil, gas, and other mining leases, permits, licenses, and 
operating contracts; control the interstate shipment of contraband oil 
as required by law (15 U.S.C. 715); administer the minerals explora-
tion program (30 U.S.C. 641) ; and publish and disseminate data rela-
tive to the foregoing activities; $305,896,000, of which $27,808,000 shall 
be available only for cooperation with States or municipalities for 
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water resources investigations: Provided^ That no part of this appro-
priation shall be used to pay more than one-half the cost of any 
topographic mapping or water resources investigations carried on in 
cooperation with any State or municipality. 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 
The amount appropriated for the Geological Survey shall be avail-
able for purchase of not to exceed thirty-one passenger motor vehicles, 
for replacement only; reimbursement to the General Services Admin-
istration for security guard services, contracting for the furnishing of 
topographic maps and for the making of geophysical or other spe-
cialized surveys when it is administratively determined that such pro-
cedures are in the public interest; construction and maintenance of 
PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
90 STAT. 1049 
necessary buildings and appurtenant facilities; acquisition of lands 
for observation wells; expenses of the U.S. National Committee on 
Geology; and payment of compensation and expenses of persons on 
the rolls of the Geological Survey appointed, as authorized by law, to 
, 
represent the United States in the negotiation and administration of 
interstate compacts. 
MINING ENFORCEMENT AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For expenses necessary to promote health and safety in mines and in 
the minerals industry through development, promulgation and 
enforcement of regulations, including mine inspections, technical sup-
port, and education and training as authorized by law, $93,740,000: 
Provided^ That no part of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be 
used to pay any public relations firm for any promotional campaigns 
among coal miners. 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 
Appropriations and funds available to the Mining Enforcement 
and Safety Administration may be expended for purchase and 
bestowal of certificates and trophies in connection with mine rescue 
and first-aid work, and for the purchase of not to exceed 195 passenger 
motor vehicles: Provided^ That the Secretary is authorized to accept 
lands, buildings, equipment, and other contributions from public and 
private sources and to prosecute projects in cooperation with other 
agencies, Federal, State, or private: Provided further^ That the Min-
ing Enforcement and Safety Administration is authorized to promote 
health and safety education and training in the mining community 
through cooperative programs with States, industry, and safety asso-
ciations : Provided further, That any funds available to the Depart-
ment may be used, with the approval of the Secretary, to provide for 
the costs of mine rescue and survival operations in the event of major 
mine disasters. 
BUREAU OF MINES 
MINES AND MINERALS 
For expenses necessary for conducting inquiries, technological 
investigations and research concerning the extraction, processing, use 
and disposal of mineral substances without objectionable social and 
environmental costs; to foster and encourage private enterprise in 
the development of mineral resources and the prevention of waste 
in the mining, minerals, metal and mineral reclamation industries; to 
, 
inquire into the economic conditions affecting those industries; to 
promote health and safety in mines and the mineral industry through 
research; and for other related purposes as authorized by law, 
$164,465,000, of^ which $97,779,000 shall remain available until 
expended: Provided, That no part of the sum herein appropriated 
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shall be used for the field testing of nuclear explosives in the recovery 
of oil and gas: Provided further, That the full-time permanent 
employees hired by the Bureau of Mines to staff the mining research 
center at Carbondale, Illinois, shall not be counted against or consid-
ered to be a part of any employment ceiling assigned to the 
Department of the Interior. 
90 STAT. 1050 
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION 
The Secretary is authorized to accept lands, buildings, equipment, 
and other contributions from public and private sources and to pro-
secute projects in cooperation with other agencies. Federal, State, or 
private: Provided, That the Bureau of Mines is authorized during 
the current fiscal year, to sell directly or through any Government 
agency, including corporations, any metal or mineral product that may 
be manufactured in pilot plants operated by the Bureau of Mines, 
and the proceeds of such sales shall be covered into the Treasury as 
miscellaneous receipts. 
INDIAN AFFAIRS 
BUREAU or 
INDIAN AFFAIRS 
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OPERATION o r INDIAN PROGRAMS 
For expenses necessary to provide education and welfare services 
for Indians, either directly or in cooperation with States and other 
organizations, including payment (in advance or from date of admis-
sion), of care, tuition, assistance, and other expenses of Indians in 
boarding homes, institutions, or schools; grants and other assistance 
to needy Indians; maintenance of law and order, and payment of 
rewards for information or evidence concerning violations of law 
on Indian reservation lands, or treaty fishing rights tribal use areas; 
management, development, improvement, and protection of resources 
and appurtenant facilities under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, including payment of irrigation assessments and 
charges; acquisition of water rights; advances for Indian industrial 
and business enterprises; operation of Indian arts and crafts shops 
and museums; development of Indian arts and crafts, as authorized 
by law; and for the general administration of the Bureau of Indian 
Affairs, including such expenses in field offices, $602,713,000, of which 
not to exceed $31,452,000 for assistance to public schools shall remain 
available for obligation until September 30, 1978, and that the funds 
made available to tribes and tribal organizations through contracts 
authorized by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assist-
25 use 450 note, 
ance Act of 1975 (88 Stat. 2203; 25 U.S.C. 450) shall remain available 
until September 30, 1978: Provided, That this carryover authority 
does not extend to programs directly operated by the Bureau of Indian 
Affairs; and includes expenses necessary to carry out the provisions 
25 use 640d-7, of sections 8 and 19(a) of Public Law 93-531, $2,040,000 to remain 
640d-18. 
available until expended, of which not more than $250,000 shall be 
available for payments pursuant to section 8(e) of said Act: Pro-
vided, That the Secretary of the Interior is directed, upon the request 
of any tribe, to enter into a contract or contracts with any tribal 
organization of any such tribe for the provision of law enforcement, 
if such contract proposal meets the criteria established by Public Law 
25 use 450 note. 93-638. 
CONSTRUCTION 
For construction, major repair and improvement of irrigation and 
power systems, buildings, utilities, and other facilities; acquisition 
of lands and interests in lands; preparation of lands for farming; and 
architectural and engineering services by contract, $77,101,000, to 
remain available until expended: Provided, That such amounts as may 
PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
90 STAT. 1051 
be available for the construction of the Navajo Indian Irrigation 
Project may be transferred to the Bureau of Reclamation. 
KOAD CONSTRUCTION 
For construction of roads pursuant to section 318a of title 25, 
United States Code, $39,075,000, to remain available until expended. 
ROAD CONSTRUCTION 
(LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORITY) 
For liquidation of obligations incurred pursuant to authority con-
tained in title 23, United States Code, section 203, as amended by 
Federal-Aid Highway Amendments of 1974, $36,795,000, to remain 23 USC101 note, 
available until expended. 
INDIAN LOAN GUARANTY AND INSURANCE 
FUND 
For payment to the loan guaranty and insurance fund as authorized 
by the Indian Financing Act of 1974, Public Law 93-262, title III, 
section 302, to carry out the provisions of sections 217 and 301 of the 25 USC 1512. 
above Act to (a) provide capital for a loan guaranty and insurance 25 USC 1497, 
fund, (b) pay interest subsidy on guaranteed loans, and (c) pay 1511. 
administrative expenses, $15,000,000, to remain available until 
expended: Provided^ That for the purpose of entering into contracts 
pursuant to title V, section 502 of the above Act, the Secretary is 25 USC 1542. 
authorized to use not to exceed 5 per centum of any funds appropri-
ated for any fiscal year pursuant to title III, section 302 of the above 
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Act. 
ALASKA NATIVE 
FUND 
For transfer to the Alaska Native Fund to provide for settlement 
of certain land claims by Natives and Native groups of Alaska, 
and for other purposes, based on aboriginal land claims, as authorized 
by the Act of December 18, 1971 (Public Law 92-203), $30,000,000. 43 USC 1601 
note. 
MISCELLANEOUS TRUST FUNDS 
In addition to the tribal funds authorized to be expended by existing 
law, there is hereby appropriated not .to exceed $3,000,000 from tribal 
funds not otherwise available for expenditure for the benefit of 
Indians and Indian tribes, including pay and travel expenses of 
employees; care, tuition, and other assistance to Indian children attend-
ing public and private schools (which may be paid in advance or 
from date of admission); purchase of land and improvements on 
land, title to which shall be taken in the name of the United States 
in trust for the tribe for which purchased; lease of lands and water 
rights; compensation and expenses of attorneys and other persons 
employed by Indian tribes under approved contracts; pay, travel, and 
other expenses of tribal officers, councils, and committees thereof, or 
other tribal organizations, including mileage for use of privately 
owned automobiles and per diem in lieu of subsistence at rates estab-
lished administratively but not to exceed those applicable to civilian 
employees of the Government; relief of Indians, without regard to 
section 7 of the Act of May 27, 1930 (46 Stat. 391) including cash 18 USC 4124 and 
grants: Provided^ That in addition to the amount appropriated herein, note, 
tribal funds may be advanced to Indian tribes during the current fiscal 
year for such purposes as may be designated by the governing body of 
the particular tribe involved and approved by the Secretary. 
90 STAT. 1052 
PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
ADMINISTRATIVE 
PROVISION 
Appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (except the revolv-
ing fund for loans) shall be available for expenses of exhibits; pur-
chase of not to exceed one hundred thirty-eight passenger carrying 
motor vehicles of which one hundred seven shall be for replacement 
only, which may be used for the transportation of Indians; advance 
payments for service (including services which may extend bej'^ond 
the current fiscal year) under contracts executed pursuant to the Act 
of June 4, 1936 (25 U.S.C. 452), the Act of August 3,1956 (25 U.S.C. 
309), and legislation terminating Federal supervision over certain 
Indian tribes; and expenses required by continuing or permanent 
treaty provisions. 
TERRITORIAL AFFAIRS 
OFFICE OF TERRITORIAL AFFAIRS 
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ADMINISTRATION OF TERRITORIES 
For expenses necessary for the administration of Territories under 
the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior, including expenses 
of the Office of the Governor of American Samoa, as authorized by 
law (48 U.S.C. 1661(c)) ; compensation and mileage of members of 
the legislature in American Samoa as authorized by law (48 U.S.C. 
1661(c)) ; compensation and expenses of the judiciary in American 
Samoa, as authorized by law (48 U.S.C. 1661(c)); grants to Ameri-
can Samoa, in addition to current local revenues, for support of gov-
ernmental functions; grants to Guam, as authorized by law (48 U.S.C. 
1428-1428e) ; and personal services, household equipment and fur-
nishings, and utilities necessary in the operation of the house of the 
Governor of American Samoa; $23,846,000, together with $620,000 for 
expenses of the office of the Government Comptroller for the Virgin 
Islands to be derived from "Internal Revenue Collections for Virgin 
Islands", as authorized by law (48 U.S.C. 1599(a)) and $256,000 for 
expenses of the office of the Government Comptroller for Guam to be 
derived from duties and taxes which would otherwise be covered into 
the Treasury of Guam, as authorized by law (48 U.S.C. 1422d(a)), to 
remain available until expended: Provided, That the Territorial and 
local government herein provided for are authorized to make pur-
chases through the General Services Administration: Provided fur-
ther, That appropriations available for the administration of Terri-
tories may be expended for the purchase, charter, maintenance, and 
operation of surface vessels for official purposes and for commercial 
transportation purposes found by the Secretary to be necessary: Pro-
vided further, That in addition to the amounts provided above, there 
is appropriated for emergency grants to the Government of Guam, 
$20,000,000, which amount shall be available immediately upon enact-
ment of this Act and shall remain available until expended, to assist 
in providing the necessary governmental services jeopardized, and 
repairing public facilities damaged, as a result of Typhoon Pamela: 
Provided further, That such emergency grants shall be made in 
accordance with such stipulations as the Secretary of the Interior may 
deem appropriate. 
PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
90 STAT. 1053 
TRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS 
For expenses necessary for the Department of the Interior in admin-
istration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands pursuant to the 
Trusteeship Agreement approved by joint resolution of July 18,1947, 
(61 Stat. 397), and the Act of June 30,1954 (68 Stat. 330), as amended 
22 USC 287 note. 
(90 Stat. 299), including the expenses of the High Commissioner of 
48 USC 1681 
the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; compensation and expenses 
note, 
of the Judiciary of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; grants 
to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in addition to local reve-
nues, for support of "governmental functions; $79,077,000, to remain 
available until expended: Provided^ That all financial transactions of 
48 USC 1683. 
the Trust Territory, including such transactions of all agencies or 
instrumentalities established or utilized by such Trust Territory, shall 
be audited by the General Accounting Office in accordance with the 
provisions of the Budget and Accounting Act, 1921 (42 Stat. 23), as 
amended, and the Accounting and Auditing Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 31 USC 1. 
834) : Provided 
further. 
That the government of the Trust Territory 31 USC 65 note, 
of the Pacific Islands is authorized to make purchases through the 48 USC 1682. 
General Services Administration: Provided 
further, 
That appropria- 
48 USC 1687. 
tions available for the administration of the Trust Territory of the 
Pacific Islands may be expended for the purchase, charter, mainte-
nance, and operation of surface vessels for official purposes and for 
commercial transportation purposes found by the Secretary to be nec-
essary in carrying out the provisions of article 6(2) of the Trusteeship 
Agreement approved by Congress. 
S E C R E T A R I A L O F F I C E S 
OFFICE OF THE 
SOLICITOR 
SALARIES AND 
EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Solicitor, $12,371,000. 
OFFICE OF THE 
SECRETARY 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior, 
including not to exceed $2,000 for official reception and representa-
tion expenses, $20,620,000. 
DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS 
For necessary expenses for certain operations that provide depart-
mentwide services, $12,926,000. 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES (SPECIAL FOREIGN CURRENCY PROGRAM) 
For payment in foreign currencies which the Treasury Department 
shall determine to be excess to the normal requirements of the United 
States, for necessary expenses of the Office of the Secretary, as author-
ized by law, $907,000, to remain available until expended: 
Provided, 
That this appropriation shall be available, in addition to other appro-
priations, to such office for payments in the foregoing currencies 
(7U.S.C. 1704). 
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90 STAT. 1054 
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Facilities, 
emergency 
reconstruction. 
Forest or range 
fires. 
Service facilities. 
Uniforms. 
Surplus aircraft. 
GENERAL. PROVISIONS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
SEC. 101. Appropriations made in this title shall be available for 
expenditure or transfer (within each bureau or office), with the 
approval of the Secretary, for the emergency reconstruction, replace-
ment, or repair of aircraft, buildings, utilities, or other facilities or 
equipment damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, storm, or other 
unavoidable causes: Provided^ That no funds shall be made available 
under this authority until funds specifically made available to the 
Department of the Interior for emergencies shall have been exhausted. 
SEC. 102. The Secretary may authorize the expenditure or transfer 
of any appropriation in this title, in addition to the amounts included 
in the budget programs of the several agencies, for the suppression 
or emergency prevention of forest or range fires on or threatening 
lands under jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior and for 
the emergency rehabilitation of burned-over lands under its jurisdic-
tion: Provided^ That appropriations made in this title for fire sup-
pression purposes shall be available for the payment of obligations 
incurred during the preceding fiscal year, and the period July 1, 1976 
through September 30, 1976, and for reimbursement to other Federal 
agencies for destruction of vehicles, aircraft, or other equipment in 
connection with their use for fire suppression purposes, such reim-
bursement to be credited to appropriations currently available at the 
time of receipt thereof. 
SEC. 103. Appropriations made in this title shall be available for 
operation of warehouses, garages, shops, and similar facilities, wher-
ever consolidation of activities will contribute to efficiency or economy, 
and said appropriations shall be reimbursed for services rendered to 
any other activity in the same manner ns authorized by the Act of 
June 30, 1932 (31 U.S.C. 686) : Provided^ That reimbursements for 
costs of supplies, materials, and equipment, and for services rendered 
may be credited to the appropriation current at the time such reim-
bursements are received. 
SEC. 104. Appropriations made to the Department of the Interior 
in this title shall be available for services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 
3109, when authorized by the Secretary, in total amount not to exceed 
$300,000; hire, maintenance, and operation of aircraft; hire of pas-
senger motor vehicles; purchase of reprints; payment for telephone 
service in private residences in the field, when authorized under regula-
tions approved by the Secretary; and the payment of dues, when 
authorized by the Secretary, for library membership in societies or 
associations which issue publications to members only or at a price to 
members lower than to subscribers who are not members. 
SEC. 105. Appropriations available to the Department of the Interior 
for salaries and expenses shall be available for uniforms or allowances 
therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902 and D.C. Code 
4r-204). 
SEC. 106. In addition to the aircraft specifically authorized under 
this Act there is hereby authorized for acquisition five aircraft for 
replacement only, two of which shall be from surplus. Such acquisi-
tions shall be integral to the provision of centralized aircraft services 
in Alaska. 
SEC. 107. Appropriations made in this title shall be available for 
obligation in connection with contracts issued by the General Services 
Administration for services or rentals for periods not in excess of 
twelve months beginning at any time during the fiscal year. 
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90 STAT. 1055 
TITLE II—RELATED AGENCIES 
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
FOREST SERVICE 
FOREST P R O T E C T I O N AND UTILIZATION 
For expenses necessary for forest protection and utilization, as 
follows: 
Forest land management: For necessary expenses of the Forest 
Service, not otherwise provided for, including the administration, 
improvement, development, and management of lands, waters, or 
' 
interests therein, under Forest Service administration, fighting and 
preventing forest fires on or threatening such lands and emergency 
rehabilitation and for liquidation of obligations incurred in the pre-
ceding fiscal year for such purposes, control of forest diseases and 
insects on Federal and non-Federal lands, implementation of forest 
advanced logging and conservation systems including necessary 
research and development related thereto, $897,151,000 of which 
$4,275,000 for fighting and preventing forest fires and for the emer-
gency rehabilitation of burned-over lands under its jurisdiction and 
$5,025,000 for insect and disease control shall be apportioned for use, 
pursuant to section 3679 of the Revised Statutes, as amended, to the 31 USC 665. 
extent necessary under the then existing conditions: Provided, That 
funds appropriated for "Cooperative range improvements", pursuant 
to section 12 of the Act of April 24, 1950 (16 U.S.C. 580h), may be 
advanced to this appropriation: Provided further, That funds appro-
priated for the cooperative law enforcement program, $5,556,000, and 
insect and disease control, $15,892,000, shall remain available until 
expended. 
Forest research: For forest research at forest and range experiment 
stations, the Forest Products Laboratory, or elsewhere, as authorized 
by law, $87,087,000. 
State and private forestry cooperation: For cooperation with States 
in forest-fire prevention and suppression, in forest tree planting on 
non-Federal public and private lands, and in forest management and 
processing, and for advising timberland owners, associations, wood-
using industries, and others in the application of forest management 
principles and processing of forest products, as authorized by law, 
$33,254,000. 
CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION 
For construction and acquisition of buildings and other facilities 
required in the conservation, management, investigation, protection 
and utilization of national forest resources, point discharge monitor-
ing and evaluation, and non-point discharge surveillance monitoring 
and evaluation, and the acquisition of lands and interests therein 
necessary to these objectives, $18,016,000, to remain available until 
expended: Provided, That not more than $1,740,000 of this appro-
priation may be used for acquisition of land under the Act of March 1, 
1911, as amended (16 U.S.C. 513-519). 
YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS 
For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act of 
Augiist 13, 1970, as amended by Public Law 93-408, $30,000,000, to 16 USC 1701. 
remain available until the end of the fiscal year following the fiscal 
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70 
90 STAT. 1056 
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year for which appropriated: Provided, That $15,000,000 shall be 
yvailable to the Secretary of the Interior and $15,000,000 shall be 
available to the Secretary of Agriculture. 
FOREST ROADS 
For the construction of roads by timber purchasers pursuant to 
16 use 535. 
clause (2) of section 4 of the Act of October 13,1964 (78 Stat. 1089), 
and in advance of a determination of payments due pursuant to the 
Act of March 4, 1907 (16 U.S.C. 499) and the Acts of May 23, 1908 
and March 1,1911 (16 U.S.C. 500), $173,000,000. 
FOREST ROADS AND TRAILS 
(LIQUIDATION 
OF CONTRACT 
AUTHORITT) 
For expenses necessary for carrying out the provisions of title 23, 
United States Code, sections 203 and 205, relating to the construction 
and maintenance of forest development roads and trails, $208,104,000, 
to remain available until expended, for liquidation of obligations 
incurred pursuant to authority contained in title 23, United States 
Code, section 203: Provided, That funds available under the Act of 
March 4, 1913 (16 U.S.C. 501) shall be merged with and made a part 
of this appropriation: Provided further, That the unused contract 
authorization contained in Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, Public 
23 use 101 note. Law 93-87, August 13, 1973, in the amount of $39,827,943 is hereby 
rescinded effective October 1,1976. 
ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR NATIONAL FORESTS 
SPECIAL ACTS 
For acquisition of land to facilitate the control of soil erosion and 
flood damage originating within the exterior boundaries of the follow-
ing national forests, in accordance with the provisions of the following 
Acts, authorizing annual appropriations of forest receipts for such 
purposes, and in not to exceed the following amounts from such 
receipts. Cache National Forest, Utah, Act of May 11, 1938 (52 Stat. 
347), as amended, $20,000; Unita and Wasatch National Forests, 
Utah, Act of August 26, 1935 (49 Stat. 866), as amended, $30,000; 
Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada, Act of June 25,1938 (52 Stat. 1205), 
as amended, $10,000; Angeles National Forest, California, Act of 
June 11, 1940 (54 Stat. 299), $20,000; San Bernardino and Cleveland 
National Forests, California, Act of June 15, 1938 (52 Stat. 699), as 
amended, $80,000; in all, $160,000. 
ACQUISITION OF LANDS TO COMPLETE LAND EXCHANGES 
For acquisition of lands in accordance with the Act of December 4, 
1967 (16 U.S.C. 484a), to remain available until expended, $54,000, 
to be derived from deposits by public school authorities under said 
Act. 
COOPERATIVE RANGE 
IMPROVEMENTS 
For artificial revegetation, construction, and maintenance of range 
improvements, control of rodents, and eradication of poisonous and 
noxious plants on national forests in accordance with section 12 of 
the Act of April 24, 1950 (16 U.S.C. 580h), to be derived from 
-^ , 
grazing fees as authorized by said section, $700,000, to remain avail-
able until expended. 
note. 
16 u s e 460/-6a. 
PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
90 STAT. 1057 
ASSISTANCE TO STATES TOR TREE PLANTING 
For expenses necessary to carry out section 401 of the Agricul-
tural Act of 1956, approved May 28,1976 (16 U.S.C. 568e), $1,373,000, 
to remain available until expended. 
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF RECREATION 
FACILITIES 
For construction, operation, and maintenance of outdoor recreation 
facilities, including collection of special recreation use fees, to remain 
available until expended, $2,475,000, to be derived from the special 
receipt accounts established by section 1(b) of the Act of July 15, 
1968 (82 Stat. 354), and section 4(e) of the Act of July 11, 1972 (86 16 USC 460/-5 
Stat. 461) : Provided^ That not more than 40 per centum of the 
amount credited pursuant to section 4(e) of the Act of July 11, 1972, 
shall be available for the enhancement of the fee collection system 
established by section 4 of such Act, including the promotion and 
enforcement thereof. 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, FOREST SERVICE 
Appropriations to the Forest Service for the current fiscal year shall 
be available for: (a) purchase of not to exceed two hundred thirty-two 
passenger motor vehicles of which one hundred fifty-seven shall be for 
replacement only, and hire of such vehicles; operation and mainte-
nance of aircraft and the purchase of not to exceed four for replace-
ment only; (b) employment pursuant to the second sentence of section 
706(a) of the Organic Act of 1944 (7 U.S.C. 2225), and not to exceed 
$100,000 for employment under 5 U.S.C. 3109; (c) uniforms, or 
allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902); (d) 
purchase, erection, and alteration of buildings and other public 
improvements (7 U.S.C. 2250) ; (e) expenses of the National Forest 
Reservation Conmiission as authorized by section 14 of the Act of 
March 1, 1911 (16 U.S.C. 514); (f) acquisition of land and interests 
therein for sites for administrative and not to exceed $75,000 for 
research purposes, pursuant to the Act of August 3, 1956 (7 U.S.C. 
428a) ; (g) expenses incident to acquisition by donation or exchange 
of land, waters, or interests in land or waters, pursuant to the Act of 
August 3, 1956 (7 U.S.C. 428a) : Provided^ That such appropriation 
shall not be available for expenses incident to donations and exchanges 
which can be made pursuant to authorities other than the Act of 
August 3, 1956 (7 U.S.C. 428a); and (h) not to exceed $100,000 for 
expenses pursuant to the Volunteers in the National Forest Act of 
1972 (16 U.S.C. 558a, 558d, 558a note). 
Funds appropriated under this Act shall not be used for acquisi-
tion of forest lands under the provisions of the Act approved March 1, 
1911, as amended (16 U.S.C. 513-519, 521), where such land is not 
within the boundaries of an established national forest or purchase 
unit. 
None of the funds made available under this Act shall be obligated 
or expended to change the boundaries of any region, to abolish any 
region, to move or close any regional office for research. State and pri-
vate forestry, and National Forest System administration of the For-
est Service, Department of Agriculture, without the consent of the 
House and Senate Committees on Appropriations and the Commit-
tee on Agriculture and Forestry in the U.S. Senate and the Commit-
tee on Agriculture in the U.S. House of Representatives. 
90 STAT. 1058 
PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION 
OPERATING 
E X P E N S E S , FOSSIL FUELS 
For necessary operating expenses of the Administration in carrying 
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out the purposes of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974; hire, 
°°*®- 
maintenance, and operation of aircraft; publication and dissemination 
of atomic and other energy information; purchase, repair, and clean-
ing of uniforms; reimbursement of the General Services Administra-
tion for security guard services; hire of passenger motor vehicles; 
$521,775,000 and any moneys (except sums received from the Strategic 
and Critical Materials Stockpiling Act, as amended, and fees received 
for tests or investigations under the Act of May 16, 1910, as amended 
(50 U.S.C. 98h; 30 U.S.C. 7)) received by the Energy Research and 
Development Administration notwithstanding the provisions of sec-
tion 3617 of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 484), to remain available 
until expended: Provided, That from this appropriation transfers of 
sums may be made to other agencies of the Government for the per-
formance of the work for which this appropriation is made: Provided 
further, That the amount appropriated in any other appropriation act 
for "Operating expenses" for the Energy Research and Development 
Administration for the fiscal year ending September 30,1977, shall be 
merged with this appropriation: Provided further, That no part of the 
sum herein appropriated shall be used for the field testing of nuclear 
explosives in the recovery of oil and gas: Provided further, That the 
funds made available under this head shall be available for obligation 
only upon the enactment into law of H.R. 13350, Ninety-Fourth Con-
gress, or similar legislation: Provided further. That none of the funds 
herein appropriated for expenses related to fossil fuels shall be used 
to implement or finance authorized price support or loan guarantee 
programs unless specific provision is made for such programs in future 
appropriation acts. 
PLANT AND CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, FOSSIL FUELS 
For expenses of the Administration, as authorized by law, in con-
nection with the purchase and construction of plant and the acquisition 
of capital equipment and other expenses incidental thereto necessary 
in carrying out the purposes of the Energy Reorganization Act of 
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1974, including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property 
note. 
or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or 
expansion: $62,220,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, 
That the amount appropriated in any other appropriation act for 
"Plant and capital equipment" for the Energy Research and Develop-
ment Administration for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977, 
shall be merged with this appropriation: Provided further. That the 
funds made available under this head shall be available for obligation 
only upon the enactment into law of H.R. 13350, Ninety-Fourth 
Congress, or similar legislation. 
FEDERAL ENERGY ADMINISTRATION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Federal Energy Administration 
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established by Public Law 93-275, dat^d May 7, 1974, including hire 
of passenger motor vehicles, and services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 
3109, but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem equivalent 
5 use 5332 note, 
of the rate for grade GS-18; and not to exceed $2,000 for official 
PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
90 STAT. 1059 
reception and representation expenses, $150,385,000: Provided^ That 
advances or repayments or transfers from the appropriation may be 
. 
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made to any department or agency for expenses of carrying out such 
activities: Provided further^ That in the event of the expiration of 
such Administration, the funds provided herein shall be available for 
obligation by any other entity or entities established to carry out sub-
stantially the same functions as such Administration: Provided fur-
ther^ That loan guarantees and obligation guarantees authorized by 
Public Law 94-163 shall not be made unless so authorized by limita- 42 USC 6201 
tions of outstanding obligational authority provided in future appro- °°*®-
priation acts. 
STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE 
For expenses necessary to carry out sections 151 through 166 of the 
Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, $447,684,000, to remain 42 USC 
available until expended: Provided, That this appropriation shall be 6231-6246. 
reduced to the extent that funds are made available for this purpose 
pursuant to section 201 of the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production 
Act of 1976. 
Ante, p. 307. 
10 USC 7420. 
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT 
PETROLEUM RESERVES 
For expenses necessary to carry out the Naval Petroleum Reserves 
Production Act of 1976 (Public Law 94-258), $406,116,000, and such 42 USC 6501 
sums as are available, not to exceed $447,684,000, which shall be derived note, 
from the Naval Petroleum Reserves Special Account, to remain avail- 
> 
able until expended. 
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE 
HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES 
For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary to carry out the 
Act of August 5,1954 (68 Stat. 674), Public Law 93-638, and titles III 42 USC 2001. 
and V of the Public Health Service Act, including hire of passenger ^5 USC 450 note, 
motor vehicles and aircraft; purchase of reprints; payments for tele- 910 
^'^^' 
phone service in private residences in the field, when authorized under 
regulations approved by the Secretary, $337,422,000. 
INDIAN HEALTH FACILITIES 
For construction, major repair, improvement, and equipment of 
health and related auxiliary facilities, including q^uarters for person-
nel ; preparation of plans, specifications, and drawings; acquisition of 
sites; purchase and erection of portable buildings; purchase of trail-
ers ; and provision of domestic and community sanitation facilities for 
Indians, as authorized by section 7 of the Act of August 5, 1954 (42 
IJ.S.C. 2004a), and Public Law 93-638, $88,163,000, to remain avail- 25 USC 450 note, 
able until expended. 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 
SEC 1001. Appropriations contained in this Act, available for 
salaries and expenses, shall be available for services as authorized by 
90 STAT. 1060 
PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
6 U.S.C. 3109 but at rates not to exceed the per diem equivalent to 
5 use 5332 note, the rate for GS-18. 
SEC. 1002. Appropriations contained in this Act, available for sala-
ries and expenses, shall be available for uniforms or allowances 
therefor as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902). 
SEC. 1003. Appropriations contained in this Act, available for sala-
ries and expenses, shall be available for expenses of attendance at 
, ^ .^ 
meetings which are concerned with the functions or activities for which 
, ^ 
. 
the appropriation is made or which will contribute to improved con-
duct, supervision, or management of those functions or activities. 
OFFICE OF EDUCATION 
INDIAN EDUCATION 
For carrying out, to the extent not otherwise provided, part A 
($25,000,000), part B ($14,080,000), and part C ($4,000,000) of the 
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Indian Education Act, and the General Education Provisions Act, 
note. 
$44,933,000. 
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INDIAN CLAIMS COMMISSION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act of 
i > ^ vf 
August 13, 1946 (25 U.S.C. 70), as amended (86 Stat. 115), creating 
an Indian Claims Commission, $1,525,000, of which not to exceed 
$14,000 shall be available for expenses of travel: Provided^ That the 
funds made available under this head shall be available for obligation 
only upon the enactment into law of H.R. 11909, Ninety-Fourth 
Congress, or similar legislation. 
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NAVAJO AND HOPI RELOCATION COMMISSION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Navajo and Hopi Relocation Com-
25 use 
mission as authorized by law (Public Law 93-531, section 25(a) (5)), 
640d-24. 
$400,000, to remain available until expended. 
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Smithsonian Institution, including 
research in the fields of art, science, and history; development, preser-
vation, and documentation of the National Collections; presentation 
of public exhibits and performances; collection, preparation, dis-
semination, and exchange of information and publications; conduct 
of education, training, and museum assistance programs; maintenance, 
alteration, operation, and protection of buildings, facilities, and ap-
- ;.; ...> "uf'l. - proaches; not to exceed $100,000 for services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 
3109; purchase or rental of two passenger motor vehicles; purchase 
rental, repair, and cleaning of uniforms for employees; $82,106,000: 
Provided, That funds appropriated herein are available for advance 
payments to independent contractors performing research services 
or participating in official Smithsonian presentations. 
PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
90 STAT. 1061 
MUSEUM PROGRAMS AND RFXATED RESEARCH (SPECIAL FOREIGN CURRENCT 
PROGRAM) 
For payments in foreign currencies which the Treasury Department 
shall determine to be excess to the normal requirements of the United 
States, for necessary expenses for carrying out museum programs, 
scientific and cultural research, and related educational activities, as 
authorized by law, $3,481,000, to remain available until expended and 
to be available only to United States institutions: Pro^Je^/e^, That this 
appropriation shall be available, in addition to other appropriations 
to the Smithsonian Institution, for payments in the foregoing cur-
rencies: Provided further^ That not to exceed $1,000,000 shall be 
available to the Smithsonian Institution for the salvage of archeo-
logical sites on the Island of Philae. 
SCIENCE INFORMATION 
EXCHANGE 
For necessary expenses of the Science Information Exchange, 
••-' 
. 
$1,900,000. 
CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS, NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK 
For necessary expenses of planning, construction, remodeling, and 
equipping of buildings and facilities at the National Zoological Park, 
by contract or otherwise, $6,580,000, to remain available until 
expended. 
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RESTORATION AND RENOVATION OF BUILDINGS 
For necessary expenses of restoration and renovation of buildings 
owned or occupied by the Smithsonian Institution, by contract or 
otherwise, as authorized by section 2 of the Act of August 22, 1949 
(63 Stat. 623), including not to exceed $10,000 for services as author- 20 USC 53a. 
ized by 5 U.S.C 3109, $2,950,000, to remain available until expended. 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES, NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART 
For the upkeep and operations of the National Gallery of Art, the 
protection and care of the works of art therein, and administrative 
expenses incident thereto, as authorized by the Act of March 24, 1937 
(50 Stat. 51), as amended by the public resolution of April 13, 1939 20 USC 74. 
(Public Resolution 9, Seventy-sixth Congress), including services as 
authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; payment in advance when authorized by 
the treasurer of the Gallery for membership in library, museum, and 
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art associations or societies whose publications or services are available 
to members only, or to members at a price lower than to the general 
public; purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms for guards and 
elevator operators, and uniforms, or allowances therefor, for other 
employees as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902); purchase, or 
rental of devices and services for protecting buildings and contents 
thereof, and maintenance, alteration, improvement, and repair of 
buildings, approaches, and grounds; and not to exceed $70,000 for 
restoration and repair of works of art for the National Gallery of 
Art by contracts made, without advertising, with individuals, firms, 
or organizations at such rates or prices and under such terms and 
conditions as the Gallery may deem proper, $12,309,000. 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES, WOODROW WILSON INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR 
SCHOLARS 
For expenses necessary in carrying out the provisions of the Wood-
row Wilson Memorial Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 1356), including hire of 20 USC 80e note. 
90 STAT. 1062 
PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
passenger vehicles and services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, 
$1,120,000. 
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NATTOXAL FOTJXDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses to carry out the National Foundation on the 
20 use 951 note. 
Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, $166,000,000, of 
which $77,500,000 shall be available until expended to the National 
Endowment for the Arts for the support of projects and productions 
in the arts through assistance to groups and individuals pursuant to 
20 use 954. 
section 5 (c) of the Act, of which not less than 20 percent shall be avail-
able until expended to the National Endowment for the Arts for assist-
ance pursuant to section 5 (g) of the Act; $77,500,000 shall be available 
until expended to the National Endowment for the Humanities for 
support of activities in the humanities pursuant to section 7(c) of the 
20 use 956. 
Act; and $11,000,000 shall be available for administering the pro-
visions of the Act: Provided^ That not to exceed 3 per centum of the 
funds appropriated to the National Endowment for the Arts for the 
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purposes of sections 5(c) and ^(g) and not to exceed 3 per centum of 
the funds appropriated to the National Endowment for the Humani-
ties for the purposes of section 7(c) shall be available for program 
development and evaluation: Provided 
further^ That the funds made 
available under this head shall be available for obligation only upon 
20 use 951 note, 
the enactment into law of H.K. 12838, Ninety-Fourth Congress, or 
similar legislation. 
MATCHING GRANTS 
To carry out the provisions of section 10(a)(2) of the National 
20 use 959. 
Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, 
$14,500,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, 
That this 
appropriation shall be available for obligation only in such amounts 
as may be equal to the total amounts of gifts, bequests, and devises of 
money, and other property accepted by the Chairman of each Endow-
ment under the provisions of section 10(a) (2) during the current and 
preceding fiscal years and the transition period, for which equal 
amounts have not previously been appropriated: Provided 
further^ 
That the funds made available under this head shall be available for 
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obligation only upon the enactment into law of H.R. 12838, Ninety-
Fourth Congress, or similar legislation. 
COMMISSION OF F I N E 
ARTS 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For expenses made necessary by the Act establishing a Commission 
of Fine Arts (40 U.S.C. 104), $214,000. 
NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses, as authorized by the National Capital 
Planning Act of 1952 (40 U.S.C. 71-71i), including services as author-
ized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; and uniforms or allowances therefor, as 
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authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902), $1,904,000. 
PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
AMERICAN KEVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL ADMINISTRATION 
90 STAT. 1063 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For expenses to carry out the provisions of the Act of December 11, 
1973 (Public Law 93-179), $65,000. 
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL COMMISSION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial 
Commission, established by the Act of August 11,1955 (69 Stat. 694), 
as amended by Public Law 92-332 (86 Stat. 401), $29,000, to remain 
available until expended. 
JOINT FEDERAL-STATE LAND USE PLANNING COMMISSION 
FOR A L A S K A 
SALARIES A N D EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Joint Federal-State Land Use Plan-
ning Commission for Alaska, established by the Act of December 18, 
1971 (Public Law 92-203), as amended, $737,000: Provided, That this 
appropriation shall not be available to pay more than one-half of the 
expenses of the Commission. 
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses, as authorized by section 17 of Public Law 
92-578, as amended, $1,000,000: Provided, That this appropriation 
shall be available only upon enactment of authorizing legislation. 
TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS 
SEC. 301. No part of any appropriation under this Act shall be 
available to the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture for use 
for any sale hereafter made of unprocessed timber from Federal lands 
west of the 100th meridian in the contiguous 48 States which will be 
exported from the United States, or which will be used as a substitute 
for timber from private lands which is exported by the purchaser: 
Provided, That this limitation shall not apply to specific quantities of 
grades and species of timber which said Secretaries determine are 
surplus to domestic lumber and plywood manufacturing needs. 
SEC. 302. No part of any appropriation under this Act shall be avail-
able to the Secretary of Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture for 
the leasing of oil and natural gas by noncompetitive bidding on pub-
licly owned lands within the boundaries of the Shawnee National 
Forest, Illinois: Provided, That nothing herein is intended to inhibit 
or otherwise affect the sale, lease or right to access to minerals owned 
by private individuals. 
SEC. 303. No part of any appropriation under this Act shall be made 
available to the Secretary of the Interior for the leasing of oil and 
natural gas on publicly owned lands within the boundaries of the 
Flathead National Forest, Montana. 
87 Stat. 697. 
43 u s e 1601 
note. 
40 use 885. 
Unprocessed 
timber, sale 
restrictions. 
Leasing of 
mineral rights 
restrictions. 
90 STAT. 1064 
PUBLIC LAW 94-373—JULY 31, 1976 
SEC. 304. Funds appropriated to the Lowell Historic Canal District 
Commission in the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies 
Appropriation Act, 1976, including funds appropriated for the period 
ending September 30, 1976 (Pubhc Law 94-165; 89 Stat. 977), shall 
remain available until expended. 
Fiscal year 
SEC. 305. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall 
limitation. 
remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless 
expressly so provided herein. 
Short title. 
This Act may be cited as the "Department of the Interior and 
Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1977." 
Approved July 31, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 94-1218 (Comm. on Appropriations) and No. 94-1330 (Coram. 
of Conference). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-991 (Comm. on Appropriations). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VoL 122 (1976): 
June 25, considered and passed House. 
June 26, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
July 20, House and Senate agreed to conference report.