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Environmental Programs Assistance Act of 1984
PL 98-313 (S.518), enacted 06/12/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-313—JUNE 12, 1984 
98 STAT. 235 
Public Law 98-313 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To establish a program of grants administered by the Environmental Protection 
June 12, 19o4 
Agency for the purpose of aiding State and local programs of pollution abatement 
[S. 518] 
and control. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
Environmental 
Programs 
Assistance Act of 
SHORT TITLE 
1984. 
SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the 
grams Assistance Act of 1984". 
'Environmental Pro-
42 u s e 4368a 
note. 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS 
SEC. 2. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to 
Federal grants and cooperative agreements, the Administrator of 
the Environmental Protection Agency is authorized to make grants 
to, or enter into cooperative agreements with, private nonprofit 
organizations designated by the Secretary of Labor under title V of 
the Older Americans Act of 1965 to utilize the talents of older 
Americans in programs authorized by other provisions of law ad-
ministered by the Administrator (and consistent with such provi-
sions of law) in providing technical assistance to Federal, State, and 
local environmental agencies for projects of pollution prevention, 
abatement, and control. Funding for such grants or agreements may 
be made available from such programs or through title V of the 
Older Americans Act of 1965 and title IV of the Job Training 
Partnership Act. 
(b) Prior to awarding any grant or agreement under subsection (a), 
the applicable Federal, State, or local environmental agency shall 
certify to the Administrator that such grants or agreements will 
not— 
(1) result in the displacement of individuals currently em-
ployed by the environmental agency concerned (including par-
tial displacement through reduction of nonovertime hours, 
wages, or employment benefits); 
Aged persons. 
42 u s e 4368a. 
42 u s e 3056. 
42 u s e 3056. 
29 u s e 1671. 
Employment 
and 
unemployment. 
98 STAT. 236 
PUBLIC LAW 98-313—JUNE 12, 1984 
(2) result in the employment of any individual when any other 
person is in a layoff status from the same or substantially 
equivalent job within the jurisdiction of the environmental 
£^ency concerned; or 
(3) affect existing contracts for services. 
(c) Grants or agreements awarded under this Act shall be subject 
to prior appropriation Acts. 
Approved June 12, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 518: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Mar. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
May 23, considered and passed House, amended. 
May 24, Senate concurred in House amendment.
A joint resolution designating the week of October 21 through October 27, 1984, as "Lupus Awareness Week".
PL 98-309 (S.J.Res.239), enacted 05/31/1984

98 STAT. 230 
PUBLIC LAW 98-309—MAY 31, 1984 
Public Law 98-309 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
May 31, 1984 
Designating the week of October 21, 1984, through October 27, 1984, as "Lupus 
[S.J. Res. 239] 
Awareness Week". 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of October 
21, 1984, through October 27, 1984, is designated as "Lupus Aware-
ness Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved May 31, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 239: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Mar. 12, considered and passed Senate. 
May 17, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating the week of November 18, 1984, through November 24, 1984, as "National Family Week".
PL 98-308 (S.J.Res.211), enacted 05/31/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-308—MAY 31, 1984 
98 STAT. 229 
Public Law 98-308 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week of November 18, 1984, through November 24, 1984, as 
May 31, 1984 
"National Family Week". 
[S.J. Res. 211] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the Presi-
dent is hereby authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
designating the week of November 18, 1984, through November 24, 
1984, as "National Family Week", and inviting the Governors of the 
several States, the chief officials of local governments, and the 
people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved May 31, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 211: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol 130 (1984): 
Mar. 12, considered and passed Senate. 
May 17, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate June 6, 1984, as "D-Day National Remembrance".
PL 98-311 (H.J.Res.487), enacted 05/31/1984

98 STAT. 232 
PUBLIC LAW 98-311—MAY 31, 1984 
Public Law 98-311 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
May 31, 1984 
-po designate June 6, 1984, as "D-day National Remembrance". 
[H.J. Res. 487] 
Whereas June 6, 1984, marks the fortieth anniversary of D-day, the 
day of the beginning of the AlHed assault at Normandy, France; 
Whereas the D-day assault was the most extensive amphibious 
operation ever to occur, involving on the first day of the operation 
five thousand ships, eleven thousand sorties of Allied aircraft, and 
one hundred and fifty-three thousand American, British, and 
Canadian troops; 
Whereas American troops suffered significant losses during the 
assault, including one thousand four hundred and sixty-five dead, 
three thousand one hundred and eighty-four wounded, one thou-
sand nine hundred and twenty-eight missing in action, and 
twenty-six captured; and 
Whereas the D-day assault was among the most critical events of 
World War II since its success led ultimately to the Allied victory 
in Europe: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That June 6, 1984, is 
designated as "D-day National Remembrance", and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved May 31, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 487: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Apr. 11, considered and passed House. 
May 24, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate May 13, 1984, to June 17, 1984, as "Family Reunion Month".
PL 98-307 (S.J.Res.94), enacted 05/31/1984

98 STAT. 228 
PUBLIC LAW 98-307—MAY 31, 1984 
Public Law 98-807 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
May 31, 1984 
-j-o authorize and request the President to designate May 13,1984, to June 17,1984, as 
[S.J. Res. 94] 
"Family Reunion Month". 
Whereas the family is and has traditionally been recognized as the 
foundation of our society; 
Whereas thousands of families in our Nation experience sorrow 
each year because of runaway, missing, or estranged members; 
Whereas organizations exist which can assist families and missing 
members in establishing contact with one another; 
Whereas estranged and missing individuals should be encouraged to 
use the services furnished by these organizations or to contact 
their families directly; 
Whereas families should be encouraged to honor the individual 
member's efforts to communicate and to respect the individual's 
right to privacy; 
Whereas the strength of our Nation can be increased through the 
reunion of families and the reaffirmation of family ties; and 
Whereas Mother's Day and Father's Day are times when our citi-
zens celebrate the importance of families: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the President of the 
United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
designating Mother's Day, May 13, 1984, to Father's Day, June 17, 
1984, as "Family Reunion Month", and calling upon the people of 
the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs and 
activities. 
Approved May 31, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 94: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): May 6, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 130 (1984): May 17, considered and passed House, amended. 
May 22, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A bill to amend the charter of AMVETS by extending eligibility for membership to individuals who qualify on or after May 8, 1975.
PL 98-304 (S.2079), enacted 05/31/1984

98 STAT. 220 
PUBLIC LAW 98-304—MAY 31, 1984 
Public Law 98-304 
98th Congress 
An Act 
May 31, 1984 
-j.^ amend the charter of AMVETS by extending eligibility for membership to 
[S. 2079] 
individuals who qualify on or after May 8,1975. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 6 of 
the Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the AMVETS, American 
Veterans of World War II", approved July 23,1947 (36 U.S.C. 67e), is 
amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 6. Eligibility for membership in AMVETS and the rights 
and privileges of members shall, except as provided in this Act, be as 
provided in the constitution and bylaws of the organization, and 
terms of membership and requirements for holding office within the 
organization shall not be discriminatory on the basis of race, color, 
religion, sex or national origin.". 
Approved May 31, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2079 (H.R. 4212): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-682 accompanying H.R. 4212 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 130 (1984): May 7, H.R. 4212 considered and passed House; S. 2079, 
amended, passed in lieu. 
May 16, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A joint resolution designating the week of May 27, 1984 through June 2, 1984 as "National Animal Health Week".
PL 98-303 (H.J.Res.526), enacted 05/25/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-303—MAY 25, 1984 
98 STAT. 219 
Public Law 98-303 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week of May 27, 1984, through June 2, 1984, as "National Animal 
May 25, 1984 
Health Week". 
[H.J. Res. 526] 
Whereas tremendous progress has been made in the past one hun-
dred years to advance the health and productivity of America's 
Uvestock industry and protect America's animals and pets 
through research, cooperative endeavor, and the use of sound, 
scientific, and humane principles; 
Whereas the commemoration of one hundred years of commitment 
to animal health by the United States, dating from May 29, 1884, 
when Congress created the former Bureau of Animal Industry, is 
appropriate; 
Whereas achievements by the Bureau and its successor organiza-
tions within the United States Department of Agriculture and 
their cooperators in several States have contributed immeasur-
ably to America having the healthiest livestock in the world; 
Whereas the Bureau and its successor organizations have a proud 
history of working with producers, cooperating State agencies, the 
veterinary profession, and the scientific community to wipe out 
animal plagues and to assure an abundant supply of safe, whole-
some animal protein for American consumers; and 
Whereas it is desirable to give the American public a better appre-
ciation of the advances in animal health that contribute to the 
well-being of man as well as beast and likewise give them an 
appreciation of the role of healthy animals and pets in this 
country's past, present, and future: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the 
United States is hereby authorized and requested to issue a procla-
mation designating the seven-day period beginning on May 27,1984, 
as "National Animal Health Week" and to invite the Governors of 
the States, officials of local governments, and the people of the 
United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved May 25, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 526 (S.J. Res. 292): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
May 17, considered and passed House. 
May 22, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to the unknown American who lost his life while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era and who has been selected to be buried in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery.
PL 98-301 (H.R.5515), enacted 05/25/1984

98 STAT. 216 
PUBLIC LAW 98-301—MAY 25, 1984 
Public Law 98-301 
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98th Congress 
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An Act 
May 25, 1984 
^Q authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to the unknown American 
[H.R. 5515] 
who lost his life while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States in 
Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era and who has been selected to be buried in 
the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President 
may award, and present in the name of Congress, the Medal of 
Honor to the unknown American who lost his life while serving in 
Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era as a member of the Armed 
Forces of the United States and who has been selected to lie buried 
in the Memorial Amphitheater of the National Cemetery at Arling-
ton, Virginia, as authorized by section 9 of the National Cemeteries 
87 Stat. 88. 
Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-43). 
Approved May 25, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5515: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
May 3, considered and passed House. 
May 16, considered and passed Senate.
An act to exempt electric and telephone facilities assisted under the Rural Electrification Act from certain right-of-way rental payments under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.
PL 98-300 (H.R.2211), enacted 05/25/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-300—MAY 25, 1984 
98 STAT. 215 
Public Law 98-300 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To exempt electric and telephone facilities assisted under the Rural Electrification 
jyj^y 25 1934 
Act from certain right-of-way rental payments under the Federal Land Policy and —^^/„ Ln-,-,-,— 
Management Act of 1976. 
[HR- 2211] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That subsection 
504(g) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 
U.S.C. 1764) is amended by inserting the following sentence at the 
end of the subsection: "Rights-of-way shall be granted, issued, or 
renewed, without rental fees, for electric or telephone facilities 
financed pursuant to the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as 
amended, or any extensions from such facilities: Provided, That 
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nothing in this sentence shall be construed to affect the authority of 
the Secretary granting, issuing, or renewing the right-of-way to 
require reimbursement of reasonable administrative and other costs 
pursuant to the second sentence of this subsection.". 
Approved May 25, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2211: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-475 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-388 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): Nov. 8, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 130 (1984): May 10, considered and passed Senate.
An act to extend the transition period under the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978.
PL 98-299 (H.R.2174), enacted 05/25/1984

98 STAT. 214 
PUBLIC LAW 98-299—MAY 25, 1984 
Public Law 98-299 
98th Congress 
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An Act 
May 25, 1984 
TQ extend the transition period under the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978. 
[H.R. 2174] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) section 402 
ri^fr'ar- ^^^ 
°^ *^® ^^* entitled "An Act to establish a uniform Law on the 
prec i6r^^ 
Subject of Bankruptcies" (Public Law 95-598) is amended in subsec-
tions (b) and (e) by striking out "May 26,1984" each place it appears 
and inserting in lieu thereof "June 21,1984". 
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^^ Section 404 of such Act is amended in subsections (a) and (b) by 
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striking out "May 25, 1984" each place it appears and inserting in 
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1984" each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof "June 20, 
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(d) Section 409 of such Act is amended by— 
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(1) striking out "May 26, 1984" each place it appears and 
inserting in lieu thereof "June 21,1984"; and 
(2) striking out "May 25, 1984" each place it appears and 
inserting in lieu thereof "June 20,1984". 
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SEC. 2. The term of office of any bankruptcy judge who was 
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serving on May 25,1984, and of any bankruptcy judge who is serving 
on the date of the enactment of this Act is extended to and shall 
expire on June 20,1984. 
SEC. 3. (a) Section 8339(n) of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended by striking out "May 26, 1984" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "June 21,1984". 
(b) Section 8331(22) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
striking out "May 25, 1984" and inserting in lieu thereof "June 20, 
1984". 
Approved May 25, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2174 (S. 216): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): May 9, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 130 (1984): May 24, considered and passed Senate, amended; House agreed 
to Senate amendments. 
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A joint resolution designating April 26, 1985, as "National Nursing Home Residents Day".
PL 98-294 (S.J.Res.198), enacted 05/22/1984

98 STAT. 208 
PUBLIC LAW 98-294—MAY 22, 1984 
Public Law 98-294 
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98th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
May 22, 1984 
[S.J. Res. 198] 
Designating April 26, 1985, as "National Nursing Home Residents Day". 
Whereas over one million older Americans reside in nursing homes 
and one in five older Americans likely will reside in a nursing 
home at some time; 
Whereas nursing home residents have contributed to the growth, 
development, and progress of this Nation and, as elders, offer a 
wealth of knowledge and experience; 
Whereas Congress recognizes the importance of the continued par-
ticipation of these institutionalized senior citizens in the life of 
our Nation; 
Whereas in an effort to foster reintegration of these citizens into 
their communities Congress encourages community recognition of 
and involvement in the lives of nursing home residents; 
Whereas the Congress recognizes the importance of safeguarding 
the rights of nursing home residents; and 
Whereas it is appropriate for the American people to join in support 
of nursing home residents to demonstrate their concern and 
respect for these citizens: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That April 26, 1985, is 
designated as "National Nursing Home Residents Day", a time of 
renewed recognition, concern, and respect for the Nation's nursing 
home residents. The President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved May 22, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 198: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Apr. 25, considered and passed Senate. 
May 1, considered and passed House, amended. 
May 10, Senate concurred in House amendment.
A joint resolution designating the Brigantine and Barnegat units of the National Wildlife Refuge System as the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.
PL 98-293 (H.J.Res.537), enacted 05/22/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-293—MAY 22, 1984 
98 STAT. 207 
Public Law 98-293 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the Brigantine and Bamegat units of the National Wildlife Refuge 
May 22, 1984 
System as the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. 
[H. 
J. Res. 537] 
Whereas, Congressman Edwin B. Forsjrthe, in his role as Ranking 
Minority Member of the Committee on Merchant Marine and 
Fisheries and the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conser-
vation and the Environment, was an outstanding leader for con-
servation of our natural resources and protection of our Nation's 
natural beauty; 
Whereas, during his career he played a critical role in such impor-
tant natural resource legislation such as the Marine Mammal 
Protection Act of 1972, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and 1
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the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976; 
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Whereas, he was the major Congressional sponsor of the Nongame note. 
Wildlife Act, which increased public interest and concern for 
species of wildlife not subject to taking for sport; 
Whereas, throughout his Congressional career, he was a s;rong 
defender of the National Wildlife Refuge System; 
Whereas, he had a deep affection for the coastal wildlife refuges in 
his home State of New Jersey: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Brigantine Na- i^^Y^^ ^
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tional Wildlife Refuge and the Barnegat National Wildlife Refuge in 
the State of New Jersey shall hereafter be collectively named and 
designated as the "Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge". 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other 
paper of the United States to either of such refuges shall be held to 
be a reference to the "Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge". 
Approved May 22, 1984. 
note. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 537: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-706 (Ck)mm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Apr. 30, May 1, considered and passed House. 
May 3, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to designate certain land and improvements of the National Institutes of Health as the "Mary Woodard Lasker Center for Health Research and Education".
PL 98-297 (H.R.5576), enacted 05/24/1984

98 STAT. 212 
PUBLIC LAW 98-297—MAY 24, 1984 
Public Law 98-297 
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98th Congress 
An Act 
May 24, 1984 
ipg designate certain land and improvements of the National Institutes of Health as 
[H.R. 5576] 
the "Mary Woodard Lasker Center for Health Research and Education". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the land £ind 
improvements purchased from the Order of the Visitation for the 
National Institutes of Health and located at 9001 Old Georgetown 
Road in Bethesda, Maryland, is designated as the "Mary Woodard 
Lasker Center for Health Research and Education". Any reference 
in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the 
United States to such land and improvements shall be deemed to be 
a reference to the "Mary Woodard Lasker Center for Hecdth 
Research and Education". 
Approved May 24, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5576: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
May 3, considered and passed House. 
May 9, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to designate the Federal building in Salisbury, Maryland, as the "Maude R. Toulson Federal Building".
PL 98-296 (H.R.4107), enacted 05/24/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-296—MAY 24, 1984 
98 STAT. 211 
Public Law 98-296 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To designate the Federal building in Salisbury, Maryland, as the "Maude R. Toulson 
May 24, 1984 
Federal Building". 
[H.R. 4107] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Federal 
building located at 129 East Main Street, Salisbury, Maryland, shall 
hereafter be known and designated as the "Maude R. Toulson 
Federal Building". Any reference in a law, map, regulation, docu-
ment, record, or other paper of the United States to such building 
shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Maude R. Toulson Federal 
Building". 
Approved May 24, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4107: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): Nov. 18, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 130 (1984): May 16, considered and passed Senate.