An Act making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961, and for other purposes
PL 86-455 (H.R.10401), enacted 05/13/1960

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Public Law 86-455 
May 13, 1960 
[H. R. 10401] 
Department of In-
terior and Related 
Agencies Appro-
priation Act, 1961. 
AN ACT 
Making appropriations for the Department of tlie Interior and related agencies 
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted hy the Seriate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the following 
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 June 30, 1961, namely: 
TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF T H E INTERIOR 
DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES 
OFFICE OF SALINE WATER 
66 Stat. 
Stat. 198. 328; 69 
42 u s e 1958a. 
5 u s e 1001 note. 
Salaries and Expenses 
For expenses necessary to carry out provisions of the Act of July 3, 
1952, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1951-1958), authorizing studies of the 
conversion of saline water for beneficial consumptive uses, $1,355,000. 
CONSTRUCTION 
For an additional amount for construction of demonstration plants 
for the production of water suitable for agricultural, industrial, 
municipal, and other beneficial consumptive uses, as authorized by 
the Act of September 2, 1958 (72 Stat. 1706), $2,040,000, to remain 
available until September 3, 1965. 
OFFICE OF OIL AND GAS 
SALARIES A N D EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses to enable the Secretary to discharge his 
responsibilities with respect to oil and gaSj including cooperation with 
the petroleum industry and State authorities in the production, proces-
sing, and utilization of petroleum and its products, and natural gas, 
$480,000. 
OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR 
SALARIES A N D 
EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Solicitor, $3,248,000, and 
in addition, not to exceed $130,000 may be reimbursed or transferred 
to this appropriation from other accounts available to the Department 
of the Interior: Provided^ That hearing officers appointed for Indian 
probate work need not be appointed pursuant to the Administrative 
Procedure Act (60 Stat. 237), as amended. 
OFFICE OF MINERALS EXPLORATION 
SALARIES A N D 
EXPENSES 
For expenses necessary to provide a program for the discovery of 
the minerals reserves of the United States, its Territories and posses-
sions, by encouraging exploration for minerals, including administra-
tion of contracts entered into prior to June 30,1958, under section 303 
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of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, $550,000, includ- 
P^^^f^ |"^; 
ing not to exceed $200,000 for administrative and technical services, to 2093. 
remain avaihible mitil expended. 
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT 
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 Manage-
ment, $25,950,000. 
CONSTRUCTION 
For construction of access roads, acquisition of rights-of-way and of 
existing connecting roads (other than on or adjacent to the revested 
Oregon and California Railroad grant lands), and acquisition and 
construction of buildings and appurtenant facilities, $350,000, to 
remain available until expended. 
OREGON AND CALIFORNIA GRANT LANDS 
For construction, operation and maintenance of access roads, refor-
estation, and other improvements on the revested Oregon and Cali-
fornia Railroad grant lands; and acquisition of rights-of-way and of 
existing 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 such lands, to remain available until 
expended: Provided, That the amount appropriated herein for road 
construction shall be transferred to the Bureau of Public Roads, 
Department of Commerce: Provided further, That the amount appro-
priated herein is hereby made a reimbursable charge against the 
Oregon and California land-grant fund and shall be reimbursed to 
the general fund in the Treasury in accordance with the provisions 
of the second paragraph of subsection (b) of title I I of the Act of 
August 28, 1937 (50 Stat. 876) : Provided 
further, 
That any unex- 
« use nsu. 
pended balances heretofore appropriated under the head "Construc-
tion", for construction of access roads and acquisition of rights-of-way 
and of existing connecting roads on or adjacent to the revested Oregon 
and California Railroad grant lands, shall be merged with this 
appropriation. 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 
Appropriations for the Bureau of Land Management shall be avail-
able for purchase of tw^enty-eight passenger motor vehicles for replace-
ment only; purchase of two aircraft (one of which shall be for replace-
ment only); purchase, erection, and dismantlement of temporary 
structures; 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 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 
^3 use iisif. 
California land-grant fund" and section 4 of the Act approved May 
24,1939 (53 Stat. 754), of the special fund designated the "Coos Bay 
Wagon Road grant fund": Provided 
further, 
That appropriations 
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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 and leasing of lands and mineral 
resources for the State of Alaska: Provided further^ That contribu-
tions may be accepted toward the costs of administration, manage-
ment, and protection of lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau 
of Land Management and of surveying federally controlled or inter-
mingled lands. 
RANGE 
IMPROVEMENTS 
For construction, purchase, and maintenance of range improvements 
pursuant to the provisions of sections 3 and 10 of the Act of June 28, 
43 ^iTsc^a^^sb i^'^^5 ^^ amended (43 U.S.C. 315), sums equal to the aggregate of all 
3151, 3ism. 
' 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 said Act, and the 
amount designated for range improvements from grazing fees from 
Bankhead-Jones lands transferred to the Department of the Interior 
o^ ^ ^ ^ „ ^ ^ ^ ^ by Executive Order 10787, dated November 6,1958, to remain available 
Supp., p. 70. 
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until expended. 
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS 
EDUCATION AND WELFARE SERVICES 
For expenses necessary to provide education and welfare services for 
Indians, either directly or in cooperation with States and other organ-
izations, including payment (in advance or from date of admission), 
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 
reservations or lands; and operation of Indian arts and crafts shops 
and museums; $63,669,000. 
RESOURCES 
MANAGEMENT 
For expenses necessary for 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; and development of Indian 
arts and crafts as authorized by law; $23,084,000, and in addition, 
$754,000 of the Revolving Fund for Loans, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
shall be used in connection with administering loans to Indians: 
Provided^ That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to expend 
income received from leases on lands on the Colorado River Indian 
Reservation (southern and northern reserves) for the benefit of the 
Colorado River Indian Tribes and their members during the current 
fiscal year, or until beneficial ownership of the lands has been deter-
mined if such determination is made during the current fiscal year. 
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; $14,215,000, to 
Restrictions. 
remain available until expended: Provided,, That no part of the sum 
herein appropriated shall be used for the acquisition of land within 
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the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, South 
Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming outside of the boundaries of existing 
Indian reservations: Provided further^ That no part of this appropria-
tion shall be used for the acquisition of land or water rights within 
the States of Nevada, Oregon, and Washington either inside or 
outside the boundaries of existing reservations. 
ROAD CONSTRUCTION (LIQUIDATION or CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) 
For liquidation of obligations incurred pursuant to authority con-
tained in section 106 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 (70 
Stat. 376), section 6 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1958 (72 
Stat. 93) and the Act of August 23, 1958 (72 Stat. 834), $14,500,000, j s "sc 631 and 
to remain available until expended. 
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 
For expenses necessary for the general administration of the Bureau 
of Indian Affairs, including such expenses in field offices, $3,739,000. 
LIQUIDATION or KLAMATH AND MENOMINEE AGENCIES 
For expenses necessary for the liquidation of the Klamath and 
Menominee Indian Agencies in terminating supervision over the prop-
erty of the Klamath and Menominee Tribes of Indians and the 
individual members thereof, $150,000. 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 
Appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (except the 
revolving fund for loans) shall be available for expenses of exhibits; 
purchase of not to exceed two hundred and ninety passenger motor 
vehicles (including twenty-five for police-type use which may exceed 
by $300 each the general purchase price limitation for the current 
fiscal year) for replacement only, which may be used for the trans-
portation of Indians; advance payments for service (including services 
which may extend beyond the current fiscal year) under contracts 
executed pursuant to the Act of June 4,1936 (25 U.S.C. 452), the Act 
^9 stat. MSS. 
of August 3, 1956 (70 Stat. 986), and legislation terminating Federal g^^s use 309, 
supervision over certain Indian tribes; purchase of ice for official use 
of employees; and expenses required by continuing or permanent treaty 
provisions. 
TRIBAL FUNDS 
In addition to the tribal funds authorized to be expended by exist-
ing law, there is hereby appropriated $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 attending public and 
private schools (which may be paid in advance or from date of admis-
sion) ; 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 established administratively but 
not to exceed those applicable to civilian employees of the Govern-
ment ; relief of Indians, without regard to section 7 of the Act of May 
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Restriction. 
27, 1930 (46 Stat. 391), including cash grants; and employment of a 
recreational director for the Menominee Reservation and a curator 
for the Osage Museum, each of whom shall be appointed with the 
approval of the respective tribal councils and without regard to the 
classification laws: Provided, That in addition to the amount appro-
priated herein, 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: Provided, however, That no part of this appropriation 
or other tribal funds shall be used for the acquisition of land or AVater 
rights within the States of Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Wyo-
ming, either inside or outside the boundaries of existing Indian reser-
vations, if such acquisition results in the property being exempted 
from local taxation, except as provided for by the Act of July 24, 
1956 (70 Stat. 627). 
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 
5 u s e 485 note. 
49 Stat. 30. 
Restriction. 
SURVEYS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND RESEARCH 
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 (72 Stat. 837); 
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 con-
tracts; control the interstate shipment of contraband oil as required 
by law (15 U.S.C. 715) ; and publish and disseminate data relative to 
the foregoing activities; $43,660,000, of which $7,450,000 shall be 
available only for cooperation with States or municipalities for water 
resources investigations: Provided, That no part of this appropria-
tion shall be used to pay more than one-half the cost of any topo-
graphic 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 forty-eight passenger motor 
vehicles, for replacement only; reimbursement of the General Services 
Administration for security guard service for protection of confiden-
tial files; contracting for the furnishing of topographic maps and 
for the making of geophysical or other specialized surveys when it is 
administratively determined that such procedures are in the public 
interest; construction and maintenance of necessary buildings and 
appurtenant facilities; acquisition of lands for gaging stations; 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. 
BUREAU OF MINES 
CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES 
For expenses necessary for promoting the conservation, exploration, 
development, production, and utilization of mineral resources, includ-
ing fuels, in the United States, its Territories, and possessions; and 
developing synthetics and substitutes; $22,017,000. 
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H E A L T H AND SAFETY 
For expenses necessary for promotion of health and safety in mines 
and in the minerals industries, and controlling fires in coal deposits, as 
authorized by law, $6,782,000. 
CONSTRUCTION 
For the construction and improvement of facilities under the juris-
diction of the Bureau of Mines, to remain available until expended, 
$2,185,000. 
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE 
EXPENSES 
For expenses necessary for general administration of the Bureau of 
Mines, including such expenses in the regional offices, $1,207,000. 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 
Appropriations and funds available to the Bureau of Mines may be 
expended for purchase of not to exceed ninety-four passenger motor 
vehicles of which sixty-nine are for replacement only; providing 
transportation services in isolated areas for employees, student 
dependents of employees, and other pupils, and such activities may be 
financed under cooperative arrangements; purchase and bestowal of 
certificates and trophies in connection with mine rescue and first-aid 
work: 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 sums made 
available for the current fiscal year to the Departments of the Army, 
Navy, and Air Force for the acquisition of helium from the Bureau 
of Mines shall be transferred to the Bureau of Mines, and said sums, 
together with all other payments to the Bureau of Mines for helium, 
shall be credited to the special helium production fund, established 
pursuant to the Act of March 3,1925, as amended (50 U.S.C. 164(c)) : 
Provided further^ 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. 
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 
MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION 
For expenses necessary for the management and protection of the 
areas and facilities administered by the National Park Service, includ-
ing protection of lands in process of condemnation; and for plans, in-
vestigations, and studies of the recreational resources (exclusive of 
preparation of detail plans and working drawings) and archeological 
values in river basins of the United States (except the Missouri River 
Basin) ; $18,575,000. 
MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES 
For expenses necessary for the operation, maintenance, and rehabili-
tation of roads (including furnishing special road maintenance service 
to trucking permittees on a reimbursable basis), trails, buildings, 
utilities, and other physical facilities essential to the operation of 
areas administered pursuant to law by the National Park Service, 
$15,000,000. 
50 Stat. 886. 
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CONSTRUCTION 
For construction and improvement, without regard to the Act of 
37 Stat. 460. 
August 24, 1912, as amended (16 U.S.C. 451), of buildings, utilities, 
and other physical facilities; the repair or replacement of roads, trails, 
buildings, utilities, or other facilities or equipment damaged or de-
stroyed by fire, flood, or storm, or the construction of projects deferred 
by reason of the use of funds for such purposes; the acquisition of 
water rights; and not to exceed $2,200,000 for the acquisition of lands, 
interest therein, improvements, and related personal 
property; 
$18,000,000 to remain available until expended. 
CONSTRUCTION 
(LIQUIDATION OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION) 
For liquidation of obligations incurred pursuant to authority con-
tained in section 106 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 (70 
Stat. e376) and section 6 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1958 (72 
Stat. 93), $30,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided^ 
That none of the funds herein provided shall be expended for con-
struction on the following: Fort Washington and Greenbelt Park, 
Maryland, except minor roads and trails; Daingerfield Island Marina, 
Virginia; and extension of the George Washington Memorial Park-
way from vicinity of Brickyard Road to Great Falls, Maryland. 
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE 
EXPENSES 
For expenses necessary for general administration of the National 
Park Service, including such expenses in the regional offices, $1,485,000. 
ADMINISTRATIVE 
PROVISIONS 
Appropriations for the National Park Service shall be available 
for the purchase of not to exceed eighty-one passenger motor vehicles 
(of which seventy-one are for replacement only), including not to 
exceed thirty-five for police-tyj)e use which may exceed by $300 each 
the general purchase price limitation for the current fiscal year; re-
placement of one aircraft; and the objects and purposes specified in the 
67 Stat. 495. 
Acts of August 8, 1953 (16 U.S.C. lb-Id), and July 1, 1955 (16 
69 Stat. 242. 
U.S.C. 18f). 
F I S H AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF FISH AND WILDLIFE 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Commissioner, $342,000. 
BUREAU OF SPORT FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 
Management and Investigations of Resources 
For expenses necessary for scientific and economic studies, con-
servation, management, investigation, 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; operation of the industrial properties within the Crab 
Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (61 Stat. 770) ; maintenance of 
the herd of long-horned cattle on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife 
Refuge; purchase or rent of land, and functions related to wildlife 
62 Stat. 238. 
management in California (16 U.S.C. 695-695c) ; and leasing and 
management of lands for the protection of the Florida Key deer; 
$18,645,000. 
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Construction 
For construction and acquisition of buildings and other facilities 
required in the conservation, management, investigation, protection, 
and utilization of sport fishery and wildlife resources, and the 
acquisition of lands and interests therein, $4,535,000, to remain avail-
able until expended. 
General Administrative Expenses 
For expenses necessary for general administration of the Bureau 
of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, including such expenses in the 
regional offices, $950,000. 
BUREAU o r COMMERCIAL. FISHERIES 
Management and Investigations of Resources 
For expenses necessary for scientific and economic studies, conserva-
tion, management, investigation, protection, and utilization of com-
mercial fishery resources, including whales, sea lions, and related 
aquatic plants and products; collection, compilation, and publication 
of information concerning such resources; promotion of education and 
training of fishery personnel; and the performance of other functions 
related thereto, as authorized by law; $6,591,000. 
Construction 
For construction and acquisition of buildings and other facilities 
required for the conservation, management, investigation, protection, 
and utilization of commercial fishery resources and the acquisition of 
lands and interests therein, $2,400,000, to remain available until 
expended. 
Limitation on Administrative Expenses, Fisheries Loan Fund 
During the current fiscal year not to exceed $250,000 of the Fisheries 
loan fund shall be available for administrative expenses. 
General Administrative Expenses 
For expenses necessary for general administration of the Bureau 
of Commercial Fisheries, including such expenses in the regional 
offices, $361,000. 
Administration of Pribilof Islands 
For carrying out the provisions of the Act of February 26,1944, as 
amended (16 U.S.C. 631a-631q), there are appropriated amounts not 
38 stat. loo. 
to exceed $2,070,000, to be derived from Pribilof Islands fund. 
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 
Appropriations and funds available to the Fish and Wildlife Serv-
ice shall be available for purchase of not to exceed one hundred and 
one passenger motor vehicles of which eighty-nine shall be for replace-
ment only; purchase of not to exceed three aircraft for replacement 
only; not to exceed $30,000 for payment, in the discretion of the 
Secretary, for information or evidence concerning violations of laws 
administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service; publication and 
distribution of bulletins as authorized by law (7 U.S.C. 417) ; rations 
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or commutation of rations for officers and crews of vessels at rates not 
to exceed $3 per man per day; repair of damage to public roads within 
and adjacent to reservation areas caused by operations of the Fish and 
Wildlife Service; options for the purchase of land at not to exceed 
$1 for each option; facilities incident to such public recreational uses 
on conservation areas as are not inconsistent with their primary pur-
poses; and the maintenance and improvement of aquaria, buildings, 
and other facilities under the jurisdiction of the Fish and Wildlife 
Service and to which the United States has title, and which are utilized 
pursuant to law in connection with management and investigation of 
fish and wildlife resources. 
OFFICE OF TERRITORIES 
ADMINISTRATION OF TERRITORIES 
For expenses necessary for the administration of Territories and for 
the departmental administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific 
Islands, under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior, in-
cluding expenses of the offices of the Governors of Guam and Ameri-
64 Stat. 386. 
can Sailloa, as authorized by law (48 U.S.C., sees. 1422, 1431a (c)) ; 
salaries of the Governor of the Virgin Islands, the Government Secre-
tary, the Government Comptroller, and the members of their imme-
51 ulc" 1641. 
^i^^® ^^^^^ ^s authorized by law (48 U.S.C. 1591, 72 Stat. 1095) ; com-
pensation and mileage of members of the legislatures in Guam, Ameri-
can Samoa, and the Virgin Islands as authorized by law (48 U.S.C. 
sta^ falV-eV^tat^ ^^^^' 1421d(e), 1431a(c), and 1572e) ; compensation and expenses of 
499.' 
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" the judiciary in American Samoa as authorized by law (48 U.S.C. 
1431a(c)); grants to American Samoa, in addition to current local 
revenues, for support of governmental functions; and personal serv-
ices, household equipment and furnishings, and utilities necessary in 
the operation of the houses of the Governors of Guam and American 
Samoa; $2,810,000: Provided, That the Territorial and local govern-
ments herein provided for are authorized to make purchases through 
the General Services Administration: Provided further, That appro-
priations available for the administration of Territories may be ex-
pended for the purchase, charter, maintenance, and operation of air-
craft and surface vessels for official purposes and for commercial 
transportation purposes found by the Secretary to be necessary. 
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 
48 ^u^s^lV4°3^5 (61 Stat. 397), and the Act of June 30, 1954 (68 Stat. 330), including 
note. 
the expenses of the High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of 
the Pacific Islands; compensation and expenses of the Judiciary of 
the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; grants to the Trust Terri-
tory of the Pacific Islands in addition to local revenues, for support 
of governmental functions; $5,225,000: Provided, That the revolving 
fund for loans to locally owned private trading enterprises shall 
continue to be available during the fiscal year 1961: Provided 
further. 
That all financial transactions of 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 
31 use 1. 
^ct 1921 (42 Stat. 23), as amended, and the Accounting and Audit-
ing Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 834) : Provided further. That the government 
of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands is authorized to make 
31 u s e 65 note. 
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purchases through the General Services Administration: 
Provided 
further^ That appropriations available for the Administration of the 
Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands may be expended for the pur-
chase, charter, maintenance, and operation of aircraft and surface 
vessels for official purposes and for commercial transportation pur-
poses found by the Secretary to be necessary in carrying out the pro-
visions of article 6(2) of the Trusteeship Agreement approved by 
eistat. -(302. 
Congress: Provided further^ That notwithstanding the provisions of 
any law, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands is authorized to 
receive, during the current fiscal year, from the Department of Agri-
culture for distribution on the same basis as domestic distribution in 
any State, Territory, or possession of the United States, without 
exchange of funds, such surplus food commodities as may be available 
pursuant to section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, as amended (7 
U.S.C. 612c) and section 416 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as 
49 stat. 774. 
amended (T U.S.C. 1431). 
, es stat. 458; 73 
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Stat. 250. 
ALASKA PUBLIC WORKS 
Not to exceed $300,000 of appropriations heretofore granted under 
this head shall be available during the current fiscal year for adminis-
trative expenses necessary for liquidation of the public works program 
carried out under the Act of August 24, 1949, as amended (48 U.S.C. 
486^86]). 
ALASKA RAILROAD REVOLVING F U N D 
63 Stat. 627. 
The Alaska Railroad Revolving Fund shall continue available until 
expended for the work authorized by law, including operation and 
maintenance of oceangoing or coastwise vessels by ownership, charter, 
or arrangement with other branches of the Government service, for 
the purpose of providing additional facilities for transportation of 
freight, passengers, or mail, when deemed necessary for the benefit and 
development of industries or travel in the area served; and payment 
of compensation and expenses as authorized by section 42 of the Act of 
September 7, 1916 (5 U.S.C. 793), to be reimbursed as therein pro- 
39 stat. 750. 
vided: Provided^ That no employee shall be paid an annual salary out 
of said fund in excess of the salaries prescribed by the Classification 
Act of 1949, as amended, for grade GS-15, except the general manager 
Pu|*c*"i ??|" 
of said railroad, one assistant general manager at not to exceed the 
salaries prescribed by said Act for GS-17, and five officers at not to 
exceed the salaries prescribed by said Act for grade GS-16. 
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior 
(referred to herein as the Secretary), including teletype rentals and 
service and the purchase of one passenger motor vehicle for replace-
ment only, $2,723,000. 
GENERAL PROVISIONS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
SEC. 101. Appropriations made in this title shall be available for con^rucuon''^ '** 
expenditure or transfer (within each bureau or office), with the 
approval of the Secretary, for the emergency reconstruction, replace-
ment, or repair of 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. 
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^^^' ^^^^' '^^^^ Secretary may authorize the expenditure or transfer 
(within each bureau or office) 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 Depart-
ment of the Interior: Provided, 
That appropriations made in this 
title for fire suppression purposes shall be available for the payment 
of obligations incurred during the preceding fiscal year. 
Operation of 
g^c. 103. Appropriatious made in this title shall be available for 
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operation oi warehouses, garages, shops, and similar lacilities, where-
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 as authorized by the Act of June 
47 Stat. 417. 
30, 1932 (31 U.S.C. 686) : Provided, That reimbursements for cost of 
supplies, materials and equipment, and for services rendered may be 
credited to the appropriation current at the time such reimbursements 
are received. 
SEC. 104. Appropriations made to the Department of the Interior 
in this title or in the Public Works Appropriation Act, 1961 shall be 
available for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 
60 Stat. 810. 
2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a), when authorized by the Secretary, at rates 
not to exceed $75 per diem for individuals, and in total amount not 
to exceed $175,000; maintenance and operation of aircraft; hire of 
passenger motor vehicles; purchase of reprints; payment for tele-
phone service in private residences in the field, when authorized under 
regulations 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 Inte-
rior for salaries and expenses shall be available for uniforms or 
allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 2131 and D.C. 
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T I T L E II—BELATED AGENCIES 
COMMISSION or FINE ARTS 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For expenses made necessary by the Act establishing a Commission 
36 Stat. 371. 
Qf Fine Arts (40 U.S.C. 104), including payment of actual traveling 
expenses of the members and secretary of the Commission in attend-
ing meetings and committee meetings of the Comnlission either within 
or outside the District of Columbia, to be disbursed on vouchers 
approved by the Commission, $42,300. 
FEDERAL COAL M I N E SAFETY BOARD OF REVIEW 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Federal Coal Mine Safety Board 
of Review, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of 
60 Stat. 810. 
August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a), $70,000. 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
FOREST SERVICE 
FOREST PROTECTION 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 under Forest 
Service administration, fighting and preventing forest fires on or 
threatening such lands and for liquidation of obligations incurred in 
the preceding fiscal year for such purposes, control of white pine 
blister rust and other forest diseases and insects on Federal and non-
Federal lands; $92,159,700, of which $5,000,000 for fighting and pre-
venting forest fires and $1,910,000 for insect and disease control shall 
be apportioned for use, pursuant to section 3679 of the Revised 
Statutes, as amended, to the extent necessary under the then existing 
^^ use ess. 
conditions: Provided^ That not more than $100,000 may be used for 
acquisition of land under the Act of March 1, 1911, as amended (16 
U.S.C. 513-519) : Provided 
fv/rther, That funds appropriated for 
^e stat. 962. 
"Cooperative range improvements", pursuant to section 12 of the Act 
of April 24, 1950 (16 U.S.C. 580h), may be advanced to this 
64 stat. «5. 
appropriation. 
Forest research: For forest research at forest and range experiment 
stations, the Forest Products Laboratory, or elsewhere, as authorized 
by law; $17,332,000. 
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; 
$12,334,800. 
During the current fiscal year not to exceed $100,000 of the funds 
appropriated under this heading shall be available for the acquisition 
of sites authorized by the Act of March 3, 1925, as amended (16 
U.S.C. 555), without regard to any other limitation on the amount 
'•^ stat. 1133. 
available for this purpose. 
FOREST 
ROADS AND TRAILS 
For expenses necessary for carrying out the provisions of title 23, 
United States Code, sections 203 and 205, relating to the construction 
^2 stat. 906,907. 
and maintenance of forest development roads and trails, $30,000,000, 
to remain available until expended, for lic^uidation of obligations in-
curred 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 
^7 stat. 843. 
appropriation: Provided further^ That not less than the amount made 
available under the provisions of the Act of March 4, 1913, shall be 
expended under the provisions of such Act. 
ACCESS ROADS 
For acquiring by condemnation or otherwise additional roads needed 
for access to national-forest lands in carrying out the Act of June 4, 
1897, as amended (16 U.S.C. 471, 472, 475, 476, 551), $1,000,000, to ^ 2^ stat. 1103; 33 
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ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR NATIONAL FORESTS 
58 Stat. 227. 
SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST 
For the acquisition of forest land within the Superior National 
Forest, Minnesota, under the provisions of the Act of June 22, 1948 
(62 Stat. 570; 16 U.S.C. 677c-h), as amended, by purchase, condemna-
tion or otherwise, $750,000, to remain available until expended and 
to be available without regard to the restriction in the proviso in sec-
tion 1 of that Act: Provided^ That no part of this appropriation shall 
be used for the acquisition of any land without the approval of the 
local government concerned. 
Special Acts 
For the acquisition of land in the Cache National Forest, Utah, in 
accordance with the Act of May 11, 1938 (52 Stat. 347), as amended, 
$10,000, to be derived from forest receipts as authorized by said Act: 
Provided^ That no part of this appropriation shall be used for acqui-
sition of any land which is not within the boundaries of a national 
forest: Provided further^ That no part of this appropriation shall 
be used for the acquisition of any land w^ithout the approval of the 
local government concerned. 
64 Stat. 85. 
Passenger motor 
vehicles. 
58 Stat. 
60 Stat. 
742. 
68 Stat. 1114. 
58 Stat. 742. 
36 Stat. 963. 
P ur c h a s e 
twine. 
P u b l i c i t y 
propaganda. 
36 Stat. 962. 
of 
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 available untu 
expended. 
GENERAL PROVISIONS, FOREST SERVICE 
SEC. 201. Appropriations available to the Forest Service for the 
current fiscal year shall be available for: (a) purchase of not to exceed 
ninety-eight passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, and hire 
of such vehicles; operation and maintenance of aircraft and the pur-
chase of not to exceed four of which two shall be for replacement only; 
(b) employment pursuant to the second sentence of section 706(a) 
of the Organic Act of 1944 (5 U.S.C. 574), as amended by section 15 
of the Act of Aug^ust 2,1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a), in an amount not to exceed 
$25,000; (c) uniforms, or allowances therefor, as authorized by the 
Act of September 1, 1954, as amended (5 U.S.C. 2131); (d) purchase, 
erection, and alteration of buildings and other public improvements 
(5 U.S.C. 565a) ; and (e) expenses of the National Forest Keservation 
Commission as authorized by section 14 of the Act of March 1, 1911 
(16 U.S.C. 514). 
SEC. 202. Except to provide materials required in or incident to 
research or experimental work where no suitable domestic product is 
available, no part of the funds appropriated to the Forest Service 
shall be expended in the purchase of twine manufactured from com-
modities or materials produced outside of the United States. 
SEC. 203. No part of any appropriation to the Forest Service in this 
Act shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes to support or 
defeat legislation pending before the Congress. 
SEC. 204. Funds appropriated under this Act shall not be used for 
acquisition 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 a national forest nor shall these lands 
or lands authorized for purchase in Sanders County, Montana, be 
acquired without approval of the local government concerned. 
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INDIAN CLAIMS COMMISSION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act of 
August 13, 1946 (25 U.S.C. 70), creating an Indian Claims Commis- 
^o stat. io49. 
sion, $195,800, of which not to exceed $6,500 shall be available for 
expenses of travel. 
NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses, as authorized by the National Capital ^J^-^ ^^^^ ° ^« i" 
Planning Act of 1952 (66 Stat. 781), including services as authorized 
by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a); not to 
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exceed $225 for the purchase of newspapers and periodicals; not to 
exceed $8,000 for expenses of travel; payment in advance for member-
ship in societies whose publications or services are available to mem-
bers only or to members at a price lower than to the general public; 
and uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 
2131); $408,000. 
68 Stat. 1114. 
LAND ACQUISITION, NATIONAL 
CAPITAL PARK, PARKWAY, 
AND 
PLAYGROUND SYSTEM 
For necessary expenses for the National Capital Planning Com-
mission for acquisition of land for the park, parkway, and playground 
system of the National Capital, as authorized by the Act of May 29, 
1930 (46 Stat. 482), as amended, to remain available until expended, ^^^^- code 8-102 
$250,000, which shall be available for the purposes of section 1(a) of 
said Act of May 29, 1930: Provided, That not exceeding $50,000 of 
the funds availahle for land acquisition purposes shall be used during 
the current fiscal year for necessary expenses of the Commission (other 
than payments for land) in connection with land acquisition. 
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For all necessary expenses for the preservation, exhibition, and 
increase of collections from the surveying and exploring expeditions 
of the Government and from other sources; for the system of inter-
national exchanges between the United States and foreign countries; 
for anthropological researches among the American Indians and the 
natives of lands under the jurisdiction or protection of the United 
States, independently or in cooperation with State, educational, and 
scientific organizations in the United States, and the excavation and 
preservation of archeological remains; for maintenance of the Astro-
physical Observatory and making necessary observations in high alti-
tudes ; for the administration of the National Collection of Fine Arts; 
for the administration, construction, and maintenance of laboratory 
and other facilities on Barro Colorado Island, Canal Zone, under the 
provisions of the Act of July 2,1940, as amended by the provisions of 
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administration of a national air museum as authorized by the Act of note"^^ i33y-i6 
August 12, 1946 (20 U.S.C. 77); including not to exceed $35,000 for 
^o'stat. 997. 
services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 
(5 U.S.C. 55a); purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms for guards 
^o stat. 810. 
and elevator conductors; repairs and alterations of buildings and 
approaches; and preparation of manuscripts, drawings, and illustra-
tions for publications; $7,768,000. 
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A D D i n O N S TO T H E NATURAL HISTORY BUILDING 
For an additional amount for "Additions to the Natural History 
Building", including construction, and not to exceed $10,000 for 
services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 
60 Stat. 810. 
U.S.C. 55a), at rates not to exceed $75 per diem for individuals, 
$13,500,000, to remain available until expended. 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES, NATIONAL 
GALLERY OF ART 
For the upkeep and operation 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 
20 use 71. 
(50 Stat. 51), as amended by the public resolution of April 13, 1939 
20 use y/^' 
(Public Eesolution 9, Seventy-sixth Congress), including services as 
60 Stat. 810. 
authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2,1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a); 
payment in advance when authorized by the treasurer of the Gallery 
for membership in library, museum, and art associations or societies 
whose publications or services are available to members only, or tx> 
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 
68 Stat. 1114. 
by law (5 U.S.C. 2131); purchase or rental of devices and services for 
protecting buildings and contents thereof, and maintenance and repair 
of buildings, approaches, and grounds; and not to exceed $15,000 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; $1,848,000. 
CIVIL WAR CENTENNIAL COMMISSION 
For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act of 
36 use 741,749. September 7, 1957 (71 Stat. 626), as amended (72 Stat. 1769), 
$100,000. 
OUTDOOR RECREATION RESOURCES REVIEW COMMISSION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act of 
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as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 
60 Stat. 810. 
55a), $950,000, to remain available until expended. 
TRANSITIONAL GRANTS TO ALASKA 
For grants to the State of Alaska to assist in accomplishing an 
orderly transition from Territorial status to statehood and to facilitate 
the assumption of responsibilities hitherto performed in Alaska by the 
Federal Government, and for expenses of providing Federal services 
or facilities in Alaska for an interim period, as authorized by law 
(73 Stat. 151), $6,000,000. 
TITLE III—VIRGIN ISLANDS CORPORATION 
CONTRIBUTIONS 
For payment to the Virgin Islands Corporation in the form of 
grants, as authorized by law, $691,000. 
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KEVOLVING FUND 
For an additional amount for the revolving fund established under 
this head in the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1950, for advances 
to the Virgin Islands Corporation, as authorized by law (63 Stat. 350; 
72 Stat. 1760), $2,538,000. 
LOANS TO OPERATING FUND 
The Virgin Islands Corporation may borrow not to exceed 
$1,100,000 from the Treasury of the United States for the construction 
of salt water distillation facilities in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, 
as authorized by section 3 of the Act of September 2, 1958 (72 Stat. 
1760). 
LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, VIRGIN ISLANDS 
CORPORATION 
During the current fiscal year the Virgin Islands Corporation is 
hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of 
funds available to it and in accord with law, and to make such con-
tracts and commitments without regard to fiscal-year limitations as 
provided by section 104 of the Government Corporation Control Act, 
as amended, as may be necessary in carrying out its programs as set 
forth in the budget for the current fiscal year: Provided^ That not 
to exceed $172,000 shall be available for administrative expenses (to be 
computed on an accrual basis) of the Corporation, covering the cate-
gories set forth in the 1961 budget estimates for such expenses. 
T I T L E IV—GENEKAL PKOVISIONS 
SEC. 401. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or of 
the funds available for expenditure by any individual, corporation, or 
agency included in this Act, shall be used for publicity or propaganda 
purposes designed to support or defeat legislation proposed or pending 
before Congress. 
This Act may be cited as the "Department of the Interior and Re-
lated Agencies Appropriation Act, 1961." 
Approved May 13, 1960. 
63 Stat. S175. 
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61 Stat. S84. 
31 u s e S49. 
Short title. 
Public Law 86-456 
AN ACT 
To continue for a temporary period tne existing suspension of duty on certain 
istle or Tampico fiber. 
May 13, I960 
fH. Rvi9861] 
Be it eruieted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 2 of 
Public Law 85-284 (71 Stat. 609), approved September 4, 1957 
(relating to the suspension for a three-year period of the duty on 
certain istle or Tampico fiber), is amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 2, The amendments made by the first section of this Act shall 
apply only in the case of articles entered for consumption, or with-
drawn from warehouse for consumption, after September 4,1957, and 
before September 5, 1963." 
Approved May 13, 1960. 
Istle or Tampico 
fiber. 
19 u s e 1201, par. 
1684 note.