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A joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of Murray Gell-Mann as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PL 96-314 (S.J.Res.181), enacted 07/25/1980

94 STAT. 956 
PUBLIC LAW 96-314—JULY 25, 1980 
Public Law 96-314 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
^ ^ — ' ~ 
To provide for the reappointment of Murray Gell-Mann as a citizen regent of the 
[S.J. Res. 181] 
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
Smithsonian 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the vacancy in the 
Institution. 
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, of the class other 
than Members of Congress, which will occur by the expiration of the 
term of Murray Gell-Mann of California on August 30,1980, be filled 
by the reappointment of the present incumbent for the statutory 
term of 
six years. 
Approved July 25, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-820 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
June 25, considered and passed Senate. 
July 22, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of William A. M. Burden as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PL 96-313 (S.J.Res.180), enacted 07/25/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-313—JULY 25, 1980 
94 STAT. 955 
Public Law 96-313 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To provide for the reappointment of William A. M. Burden as a citizen regent of the 
July 25,1980 
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 
[S.J. Res. 180] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of 
Representatives of 
the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the vacancy in the Smithsonian 
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, of the class other ^"^^^^"^^o"-
than Members of Congress, which will occur by the expiration of the 
term of William A. M. Burden of New York on August 30,1980, be 
filled by the reappointment of the present incumbent for the statu-
tory term of 
six 
years. 
Approved July 25, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-819 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
June 26, considered and passed Senate. 
July 22, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating July 18, 1980, as "National P.O.W. - M.I.A. Recognition Day".
PL 96-307 (S.J.Res.168), enacted 07/08/1980

94 STAT. 938 
PUBLIC LAW 96-307—JULY 8, 1980 
July 8. 1980 
[ S.J. Res. 168] 
National 
POW-MIA 
Recognition Day. 
Designation. 
Public Law 96-307 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating July 18,1980, as "National POW-MIA Recognition Day". 
Whereas the United States has fought in many wars; 
Whereas thousands of Americans who served in such wars were 
captured by the enemy or are missing in action; 
Whereas many American prisoners of war were subjected to brutal 
and inhuman treatment by their enemy captors in violation of 
international codes and customs for the treatment of prisoners of 
war and many such prisoners of war died from such treatment; 
Whereas it is uncertain whether those Americans missing in action 
are alive or dead and such uncertainty has caused their families 
to suffer acute hardship; and 
Whereas the sacrifices of American prisoners of war and Ameri-
cans missing in action and their families is deserving of national 
recognition: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That July 18, 1980, is 
designated as "National POW-MIA Recognition Day", and the Presi-
dent of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the peoi)le of the United States 
to 
observe 
such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved July 8, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 ( 1980): 
June 25, considered and passed Senate. 
June 26, H.J. Res. 507 considered and passed House. 
July 2, S.J. Res. 168 considered and passed House.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to design and construct a gunite lining on certain reaches of the Bessemer Ditch in the vicinity of Pueblo, Colorado, to prevent or reduce seepage damage on adjacent properties, and for other purposes.
PL 96-309 (S.2546), enacted 07/09/1980

94 STAT. 940 
PUBLIC LAW 96-309—JULY 9, 1980 
Public Law 96-309 
96th Congress 
An Act 
July 9, 1980 
[S. 2546] 
Bessemer Ditch, 
Pueblo, Colo., 
gunite lining. 
Liability for 
damages. 
Design and 
construction 
costs. 
Maintenance 
and 
replacement. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to design and construct a gunite lining on 
certain reaches of the Bessemer Ditch in the vicinity of Pueblo, Colorado, to 
prevent or reduce seepage damage on adjacent properties, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted bv the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary 
of the Interior is authorized to design and construct a gunite lining on 
apjproximately eight thousand feet of the Bessemer Ditch in the 
vicinity of Pueblo, Colorado, to prevent or reduce seepage damage on 
adjacent properties. Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any 
administrative or judicial proceeding as establishing congressional 
acquiesence or approval of 
any theory of 
Federal hability for damages 
or as establishing a precedent for Federal liability or responsibility in 
any situation similar to that addressed by this Act. 
SEC. 2. The design and construction costs of 
the works authorized by 
this Act shall be included as capital costs of Pueblo Dam and 
Reservoir, Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, CJolorado, and shall be allo-
cated to the purposes served by Pueblo Dam and Reservoir in 
accordance with procedures established pursuant to Federal Recla-
mation Law. The Bessemer Irrigating Ditch Company, which owns, 
operates, and maintains the Bessemer Ditch, shall be responsible for 
maintaining or replacing the completed gunite lining authorized by 
this Act. 
SEC. 3. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 
1981 for the design and construction of 
approximately eight thousand 
feet of gunite lining on the Bessemer Ditch in the vicinity of Pueblo, 
Colorado, the sum of 
$1,500,000 Obased on October 1979 prices), plus or 
minus such amounts, if any, as may be justified by reason of chanjges 
of construction costs as indicated by engineering cost indices applica-
ble to the type of 
construction involved. 
Approved July 9, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-750 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
May 22, considered and passed Senate. 
June 27, considered and passed House.
A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of Congress a specially struck gold-plated medal to the United States Summer Olympic Team of 1980.
PL 96-306 (H.R.7482), enacted 07/08/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-306—JULY 8, 1980 
94 STAT. 937 
Public Law 96-306 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of Congress a 
specially struck gold-plated medal to the United States Summer Olympic Team of 
1980. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembka. That (a) the Presi-
dent of the United States is authorized to present a gold-plated medal 
of appropriate design, on behalf of the Ck>ngress, to those athletes 
selected through the Olympic trial process to represent the United 
States in the summer Olympics of 1980, in recognition of their 
outstanding athletic achievements and of their determination in the 
pursuit of 
excellence. For such purpose, the Secretary of 
the Treasury 
IS authorized and directed to cause to be stricken six hundred and 
fifty gold-plated medals with suitable emblems, devices, and inscrip-
tions to be determined by the Secreteiry of 
the Treasury. 
(b) The medals provided for in this Act are national medals for the 
purpose of section 3551 of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 368). 
(c) Funds to carry out the provisions of this Act, which shall not 
exceed $50,000, shall be available from amounts currently appropri-
ated for the operation of the Bureau of the Mint. Such funds shall be 
fully reimbursed from funds appropriated under the Amateur Sports 
Act of 1978. 
Approved July 8, 1980. 
July 8, 1980 
[H.R. 7482] 
United States 
Summer 
Olympic Team of 
1980. 
Commemorative 
medal. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
36 u s e 371 note. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
June 30, July 1, considered and passed House. 
July 2, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a 3-month extension of the taxes which are transferred to the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.
PL 96-298 (H.R.7477), enacted 07/01/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-298—JULY 1, 1980 
94 STAT. 829 
Public Law 96-298 
96th Congress 
' 
An Act 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a three-month extension of 
the taxes which are transferred to the Airport and Airway Trust Fimd. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TAXES. 
(a) TAX ON FUEL USED IN NONCOMMERCIAL AVIATION.—Paragraph 
(5) of section 4041(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to 
termination of 
tax on fuel for noncommercial aviation) is amended by 
striking out "July 1,1980" and inserting in lieu thereof "October 1, 
1980". 
(b) TAX ON TRANSPORTATION BY Am.—Sections 4261(e) and 4271(d) 
of such Code are each amended by striking out "June 30,1980" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "September 30,1980". 
(c) TAX ON USE OF AIRCRAFT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (e) of section 4491 of such Code 
(relating to termination of tax on use of aircraft) is amended by 
striking out "July 1,1980" and inserting in lieu thereof "October 
1,1980^ 
(2) TRANSITIONAL RULE.—For the period beginning on July 1, 
1980, and ending on October 1,1980— 
(A) subsection (a) of section 4491 of such Code shall be 
appUed by substituting "$6.25" for "$25", "V2 cent" for "2 
cents", and "Vs cent" for "SVz cents", and 
(B) such section 4491 shall be apphed by treating such 
period as a year. 
(3) POSTPONEMENT OF DUE DATE FOR FILING RETURN.—The due 
date for filing any return of the tax imposed by section 4491 of 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to any use after 
June 30, 1980, shall not be earUer than October 31, 1980. 
(d) EXTENSION OF AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND.—Subsection 
(b) of section 208 of the Airport and Airway Revenue Act of 1970 is 
amended by striking out "July 1, 1980" each place it appears and 
inserting in Ueu thereof "October 1,1980". 
Approved July 1, 1980. 
July 1, 1980 
[H.R. 7477] 
Airport and 
Airway Trust 
Fund. 
Taxes, three-
month 
extension. 
26 u s e 4041. 
26 u s e 4261, 
4271. 
26 u s e 4491. 
26 u s e 4491 
note. 
26 u s e 4491 
note. 
49 u s e 1742. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-1077 (eomm. on Ways and Means). 
eONGRESSIONAL REeORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
June 16, 17, considered and passed House. 
June 28, 30, considered and passed Senate.
An original joint resolution extending the reporting date of the National Commission on Air Quality.
PL 96-300 (S.J.Res.188), enacted 07/02/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-300—JULY 2, 1980 
94 STAT. 831 
Public Law 96-300 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Extending the reporting date of the National Commission on Air Quality. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That (a) section 323 of the 
Clean Air Act is amended by— 
(1) striking out the first two sentences of 
subsection (f) (relating 
to certain interim reporting dates for the National Commission 
on Air Quality); 
(2) striking out the words "at the same time as required for the 
report of the Commission concerning such subsection" in the 
next to last sentence of 
subsection (f); 
(3) striking out the first two sentences of subsection (g) and 
inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Not later than March 1, 
1981, a report shall be submitted containing the results of all 
Commission studies and investigations under this section, 
together with any appropriate recommendations. The Commis-
sion shall cease to exist— 
"(1) on March 1, 1981, if the report is not submitted in 
accordance with the preceding sentence on the date specified 
in the preceding sentence; or 
"(2) on such date (but not later than May 1,1981) as may be 
determined by the Commission, by order if the report is 
submitted in accordance with the preceding sentence on the 
date specified in such preceding sentence."; and 
(4) redesignating subsection 0') as (h) and by adding the follow-
ing new subsection at the end thereof: 
"(i) The Commission may appoint and fix the pay of 
such staff as it 
deems necessary.". 
(b) Section 324 of such Act is amended by striking out the last 
sentence thereof. 
(c) Effective on the date on which the National Commission on Air 
Quality ceases to exist pursuant to section 323(g) of 
the Clean Air Act, 
section 323 of 
the Clean Air Act is repealed and sections 324,325,326, 
and 327 of 
such Act are redesignated as sections 323,324,325, and 326 
respectively. 
(d) Nothing in any other authority of law shall be construed to 
authorize or permit the extension of the National Commission on Air 
Quality pursuant to any Executive order or other Executive or 
agency action. 
Approved July 2, 1980. 
July 2, 1980 
[S 
J. Res. 188] 
National 
Commission 
on Air Quality, 
reporting date, 
extension. 
42 u s e 7623. 
Staffs pay. 
42 u s e 7624. 
Repeal. 
42 u s e 7623. 
42 u s e 7624, 
7625, 7625a, 
7626. 
Extension of 
Commission, 
prohibition. 
42 u s e 7623 
note. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-836 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
June 26, considered and passed Senate. 
June 27, considered and passed House. 
79-194 
O—81—pt. 1 
56 : Q U
A bill to more adequately protect archeological resources in Southwestern Colorado.
PL 96-301 (H.R.5751), enacted 07/02/1980

94 S'^AT. 832 
PUBLIC LAW 96-301—JULY 2, 1980 
Public Law 96-301 
96th Congress 
An Act 
^uly 2,1980 
To more adequately protect archeologic£d resources in southwestern Colorado. 
[H.R. 5751] 
Archeological 
resources in 
southwestern 
Colorado, 
protection. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, notwithstand-
ing the limitation on appropriations contained in section 7 of the Act 
of June 27, 1960, as amended (74 Stat. 220; 16 U.S.C. 469-469c), 
effective October 1,1980, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to 
expend from funds appropriated pursuant to the authorizations 
contained in the Act of September 80, 1968 (82 Stat. 897; 43 U.S.C. 
620a-l), entitled "The Colorado River Basin Project Act", such sums 
as are necessary for the survey, recovery, protection, preservation, 
and display of archeological resources in the area of the Animas-
LaPlata and Dolores projects of the United States Water and Power 
Resources Service: Provided, That such expenditures shall not exceed 
4 per centum of the total amount authorized to be appropriated for 
such projects, and shall be considered nonreimbursable project costs. 
Approved July 2, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-826 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
May 18, considered and passed House. 
June 26, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating July 1980 as "National Porcelain Art Month".
PL 96-299 (S.J.Res.115), enacted 07/02/1980

94 STAT. 830 
PUBLIC LAW 96-299—JULY 2, 1980 
July 2, 1980 
[S.J. Res. 115] 
National 
Porcelain Art 
Month. 
Designation. 
Public Law 96-299 
96th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating July 1980 as "National Porcelain Art Month". 
Whereas the art of painting on porcelain requires great skill, inten-
sive training, and great artistic ability, and produces works of 
beauty; and 
Whereas throughout history, the art of porcelain painting has pro-
vided a medium for the ijreservation of history and culture, and 
further, has been recognized as a fine art by all of the world's 
great civilization; and 
Whereas growing thousands of American artists have studied, 
explored, and enhanced the historic skills of porcelain painting, 
adding immeasurably to the cultural enrichment of our Nation; 
and 
Whereas the efforts of 
^hese artists bring rich beauty and expanded 
dimensions to our national culture for the benefit and enrich-
ment of the lives of all citizens: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of 
Representatives of the United 
States of 
America in Congress assembled, liiat Juljr 1980 is designated 
as "National Porcelain Art Month", and the President is authorized 
and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such month with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved July 2, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
June 25, considered and passed Senate. 
June 27, considered and passed House.
A bill to amend title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to postpone for one month the date on which the corporation must pay benefits under terminated multiemployer plans.
PL 96-293 (H.R.7685), enacted 06/30/1980

94 STAT. 610 
PUBLIC LAW 96-263—JUNE 30, 1980 
Public Law 96-293 
96th Congress 
An Act 
June 30,1980 
fj.^, amend title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to 
[H.R. 7685] 
postpone for one month the date on which the corporation must pay benefits 
under terminated multiemployer plans. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Employee 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled. That section 4082(c) 
fncimriecuritv °^ *
^
*
^
® ^ °^ *^® Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 
Act of 1974 
(relating to effective dates; special rules) as amended by Public Law 
amendment. 
95-214, Public Law 96-24, and PubUc Law 96-239 is further 
29 use 1381 
amended— 
93 Stat 70 
(1) by strfkuig "July 1,1980" in paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) and 
ante, p. 341. 
Substituting "August 1, 1980" in each such paragraph; and 
(2) by striking "June 30,1980" in paragraphs 2(B) and 4(D) and 
substituting "July 31,1980" in each such paragraph. 
Approved June 30, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): 
June 27, considered and passed House. 
June 28, considered and passed Senate.
An act to authorize appropriations for the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes.
PL 96-290 (H.R.4887), enacted 06/28/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-290—JUNE 28, 1980 
94 STAT. 607 
Public Law 96-290 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize appropriations for the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled. 
SECTION 1. (a) That part of section 4 of the Act entitled "An Act to 
provide for the est£j}hshment of the San Francisco Bay National 
WildUfe Refuge", approved June 30, 1972 (86 Stat. 399; 16 U.S.C. 
668ii), that precedes the proviso is amended to read as follows: "The 
Secretary may acquire lands and waters or interests therein, subject 
to the interest of the State of California in lands now or formerly 
flowed by the tide, including the public trust of the State, within the 
boundaries of the refuge by donation, purchase with donated or 
appropriated funds, or exchsuoge:". 
(bXD Section 5 of such Act of June 30, 1972 (16 U.S.C. 668jj) is 
amended to read as follows: 
"SEC. 5. There are authorized to be appropriated not to exceed— 
"(1) $13,200,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests 
therein as authorized by section 4 of 
this Act, to remain available 
until the close of 
September 30,1983; and 
"(2) $11,300,000 to carry out the other provisions of this Act, to 
remain available until expended.". 
(2) The amendment made by subsection (bXD shall take effect 
October 1,1980. 
SEC. 2. Lands and waters and interests therein acquired by the 
Secretary of the Interior under the authority of the Migratory Bird 
Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 718-718h; 48 Stat. 452), as amended, for 
inclusion in the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, may be 
acquired subject to the interest of 
the State of 
California in lands now 
or formerly 
flowed 
by the tide, including the public trust of the State. 
Approved June 28, 1980. 
June 28, 1980 
[H.R. 4887] 
San Francisco 
Bay National 
Wildlife Refuge, 
Calif 
Appropriation 
authorizations. 
Effective date. 
Humboldt Bay 
National 
Wildlife Refuge, 
Calif 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-677 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-672 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 125 (1979): Dec. 10, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 126 (1980): May 6, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
June 16, House concurred in Senate amendments. 
79-194 O—81—pt. 1 
42 : QL3
An act to name a certain Federal building in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the "Joseph M. Montoya Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse".
PL 96-292 (H.R.5259), enacted 06/28/1980

PUBLIC LAW 96-292—JUNE 28, 1980 
94 STAT. 609 
Public Law 96-292 
96th Congress 
An Act 
To name a certain Federal building in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the "Joseph M. 
June 28, 1980 
Montoya Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse". 
[H.R. 5259] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Federal Joseph M. 
buildmg located on Federal Place, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, shall o^'idf^^^^firs 
hereafter be known as, and is hereby designated as, the "Joseph M. courthouse, 
Montoya Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse". Any reference in designation'. 
any law, regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of the 
United States to such building shall be considered to be a reference to 
the Joseph M. Montoya Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. 
SEC. 2. Section 181(a)(2) of the Act of October 22,1976 (Public Law 
94-587; 90 Stat. 2939, 2940), is amended by striking out "(A)" and by 42 use 
striking out ", and (B)" and all that follows down through and i962d-iia. 
including the period at the end thereof and inserting in lieu thereof a 
period. 
Approved June 28, 1980. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 96-523 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
SENATE REPORT No. 96-697 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 125 (1979): Nov. 27, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 126 (1980): May 16, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
June 17, House concurred in Senate amendment.