[Appendix]
[Detailed Budget Estimates by Agency]
[Department of Commerce]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Salaries and Expenses
For expenses necessary for the general administration of the
Department of Commerce provided for by law, including not to exceed
$3,000 for official entertainment, $29,100,000. (15 U.S.C. 1501.)
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based on the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.01 Executive direction............. 15 12 12
00.02 Departmental staff services..... 22 17 17
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00.91 Total direct program.......... 37 29 29
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 45 48 48
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10.00 Total obligations............... 82 77 77
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 2 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 82 77 77
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 84 78 77
23.95 New obligations................... -82 -77 -77
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 37 29 29
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 45 48 48
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 82 77 77
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 5 6 3
73.10 New obligations................... 82 77 77
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -81 -81 -78
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 6 3 2
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 31 28 28
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 6 5 2
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 45 48 48
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 81 81 78
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -45 -48 -48
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 37 29 29
90.00 Outlays........................... 37 33 30
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Executive direction.--Provides for the formulation of Department of
Commerce policy on National and Governmental issues affecting programs
and functions assigned to the Department.
Departmental staff services.--Provides for the formulation of
internal Departmental policy establishing the framework for Departmental
operations.
Reimbursable program.--Provides a centralized collection source for
special tasks or costs and their billing to users.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 18 16 16
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 1
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 19 16 16
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 4 3 3
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 4 4 4
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 1 1 1
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 1
25.2 Other services.................. 2 1 1
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 5 4 4
31.0 Equipment....................... 1
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 37 29 29
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 45 47 47
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 82 77 77
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Personnel Summary
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Direct:
Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 309 256 256
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 4
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 40 44 44
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Office of Inspector General
For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General in
carrying out the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S.C.
App. 1-11 as amended by Public Law 100-504), $20,849,000.
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based on the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct program.................... 17 20 21
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 5 1 1
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10.00 Total obligations............... 22 21 22
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 22 21 22
23.95 New obligations................... -22 -21 -22
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 17 20 21
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 5 1 1
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 22 21 22
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1 3 2
73.10 New obligations................... 22 21 22
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -20 -22 -22
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 3 2 3
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 14 19 20
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 1 2 1
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 5 1 1
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 20 22 22
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -5 -1 -1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 17 20 21
90.00 Outlays........................... 15 21 21
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This appropriation provides agency-wide audit and investigative
functions to identify and recommend corrections for management and
administrative deficiencies that create conditions for existing or
potential instances of fraud, waste, and mismanagement. The audit
function provides internal audit, contract audit, and inspections
services. Contract audits provide professional advice to agency
contracting officials on accounting and financial matters relative to
negotiation, award, administration, repricing, and settlement of
contracts. Internal audits review and evaluate all facets of agency
operations. Inspections services provide detailed technical evaluations
of agency operations. The investigative function provides for the
detection and investigation of improper and illegal activities involving
programs, personnel, and operations.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Direct obligations:
11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-
time permanent................ 10 12 12
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 2 2 2
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 2 1 1
25.2 Other services.................. 1 3 4
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 1 1 1
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 17 20 21
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 5
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 22 21 22
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Personnel Summary
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 190 219 215
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Intragovernmental funds:
Working Capital Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
Operating expenses:
00.01 Departmental staff services..... 65 52 64
00.02 General counsel................. 19 16 15
00.03 Public affairs.................. 2 2 2
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00.91 Total operating expenses...... 86 70 81
01.01 Capital investment................ 3
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10.00 Total obligations............... 89 70 81
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.90 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Fund balance..... 2 2
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 91 70 81
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 91 72 83
23.95 New obligations................... -89 -70 -81
24.90 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Fund balance........... 2 2 2
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections (gross): Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 91 70 81
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.42 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: U.S.
Securities: Unrealized discounts -2 -1 1
73.10 New obligations................... 89 70 81
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -88 -70 -81
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... 2 1
74.42 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: U.S.
Securities: Unrealized discounts -1 1 -1
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 88 70 81
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 88 70 81
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -91 -70 -81
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... -3
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This fund finances, on a reimbursable basis, administrative
functions for the entire Department that are more efficiently and
economically performed on a centralized basis.
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Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent............. 30 25 26
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 1 1 1
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 1
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11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 32 26 27
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 6 5 5
13.0 Benefits for former personnel..... 1
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 6 4 4
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 5 3 5
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 22 20 23
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 6 6 11
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 3 3 3
31.0 Equipment......................... 6 1 1
99.0 Subtotal, reimbursable obligations 89 70 81
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99.9 Total obligations............... 89 70 81
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Personnel Summary
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Total compensable workyears:
2001 Full-time equivalent employment... 629 564 561
2005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 13 13 13
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Salaries and Expenses
For necessary expenses of administering the economic development
assistance programs as provided for by law, $20,036,000: Provided, That
these funds may be used to monitor projects approved pursuant to title I
of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976, as amended, title II of the
Trade Act of 1974, as amended, and the Community Emergency Drought
Relief Act of 1977. (42 U.S.C. 3218, 3219, 5184, and 6701(c).)
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based onP the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, andP P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct program.................... 32 20 20
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 3 4
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10.00 Total obligations............... 35 24 20
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 35 24 20
23.95 New obligations................... -35 -24 -20
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 32 20 20
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 3 4
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 35 24 20
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 3 1 2
73.10 New obligations................... 35 24 20
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -36 -23 -20
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1 2 2
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 31 18 18
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 2 1 2
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 3 4
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 36 23 20
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -3 -4
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 32 20 20
90.00 Outlays........................... 33 19 20
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The administration of EDA's economic development assistance programs
is carried out through a network of headquarters and regional personnel.
Direct program.--These activities include preapplication
development, application processing (completed within a 60-day
timeframe) and project monitoring as well as general support functions
such as economic development research, information dissemination, legal,
civil rights, environmental compliance, budgeting and debt management.
Reimbursable program.--EDA provides both data processing and
accounting services to other Federal agencies on a reimbursable basis.
Funds received cover the cost of performing this work.
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 19 11 11
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 20 11 11
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 4 2 2
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 2 2 2
25.2 Other services.................. 2 2 2
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 3 2 2
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 32 20 20
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 3 4
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99.9 Total obligations............... 35 24 20
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Personnel Summary
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 338 293 258
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 2 2 2
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Economic Development Assistance Programs
For grants for economic development assistance as provided by the
Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended, Public
Law 91-304, and such laws that were in effect immediately before
September 30, 1982, $333,500,000: Provided, That none of the funds
appropriated or otherwise made available under this heading may be used
directly or indirectly for attorneys' or consultants' fees in connection
with securing grants and contracts made by the Economic Development
Administration: Provided further, That notwithstanding any other
provision of law, the Secretary of Commerce may provide financial
assistance for projects to be located on military installations closed
or scheduled for closure or realignment to grantees eligible for
assistance under the Public Works and Economic Development Act, without
it being required that the grantee have title or ability to obtain a
lease for the property, for the useful life of the project when in the
opinion of the Secretary, such financial assistance is necessary for the
economic development of the area: Provided further, That the Secretary
may, as the Secretary considers appropriate, consult with the Secretary
of Defense regarding the title to land on military installations closed
or scheduled for closure or realignment. (19 U.S.C. 2343-44, 2346, 2373-
74; 42 U.S.C. 3131, 3135, 3141, 3142, 3144, 3151-53, 3171, 3241, 3243
and 3245.)
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based onP the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, andP P.L. 104-99.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.01 Planning grants................. 26 24 41
00.02 Technical assistance grants..... 11 10
00.03 Public works grants............. 202 165 155
00.04 Economic adjustment grants...... 36 30 27
00.05 Research and evaluation......... 1 1
00.06 Defense economic conversion..... 104 90 110
00.07 Trade adjustment assistance..... 10 9
00.09 Midwest flood of 1993........... 52
00.10 Hurricane Andrew................ 5 1
00.11 Northridge earthquake........... 59
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00.12 Northeast Fishing............... 1 4
00.13 Tri-State floods................ 46 9
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00.91 Total direct program.......... 553 343 333
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 35 1 1
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10.00 Total obligations............... 588 344 334
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 146 15
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 455 328 334
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 602 343 334
23.95 New obligations................... -588 -344 -334
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 15
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 463 328 333
40.35 Appropriation rescinded......... -25
40.36 Unobligated balance rescinded... -5
41.00 Transferred to other accounts... -3
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43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 430 328 333
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 25 1 1
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 455 328 334
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 856 1,082 986
73.10 New obligations................... 588 344 334
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -347 -440 -417
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -15
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1,082 986 903
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 8 16 17
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 313 423 401
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 25 1 1
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 347 440 417
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -25 -1 -1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 430 327 333
90.00 Outlays........................... 321 439 416
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Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays
[In millions of dollars]
1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority.................. 430 328 333
Outlays........................... 321 439 418
Adjustment to 1996 continuing
resolution levels:
Budget Authority.................. 10
Outlays........................... 1 2
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Total:
Budget Authority.................. 430 338 333
Outlays........................... 321 440 420
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The programs of the Economic Development Administration (EDA)
provide grants for public works and development facilities, other
financial assistance, and the planning and coordination needed to
alleviate conditions of substantial and persistent unemployment and
underemployment in economically distressed areas and regions. In 1997,
EDA will continue to encourage development that maximizes the
utilization of the Nation's manpower and capital, protects the
environment, and alleviates the adverse impact caused by technological
changes, structural decline, economic dislocation, and natural
disasters.
Within the areas served, EDA strives to meet its program objectives
through the use of a broad range of activities.
Planning grants.--Support the design and implementation of effective
economic development policies and programs by local organizations.
Technical assistance grants.--Provide for local feasibility and
industry studies, natural resource development and export promotion. In
addition, provide funding for a network of university centers that
assist public bodies, nonprofit organizations and businesses to plan and
implement activities designed to generate jobs and income in distressed
areas.
Public works grants.--Provide for infrastructure projects that
foster the establishment or expansion of industrial and commercial
businesses generating employment in communities experiencing high
unemployment, low per-capita income, and out-migration.
Economic adjustment grants.--Provide a package of assistance tools,
including planning, technical assistance, revolving loan funds and
infrastructure development, to help communities counteract either a
gradual erosion or a sudden dislocation of their local economic
structure.
Research, evaluation and demonstration.--Funds are used to support
studies about the causes of economic distress and approaches to
alleviating and preventing such problems as well as the dissemination of
economic development information.
Defense economic investment.--Provide communities impacted by DOD
and DOE downsizing, as well as defense contract reductions, with tools
for developing integrated plans to adjust to economic dislocations and
assist in the implementation of these plans.
Trade adjustment assistance.--In 1997, this program is proposed for
termination.
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41.0 Direct obligations: Grants,
subsidies, and contributions.... 553 343 333
99.0 Reimbursable obligations:
Subtotal, reimbursable
obligations..................... 35 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 588 344 334
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Public enterprise funds:
Economic Development Revolving Fund Liquidating Account
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Interest expense.................. 4 4 3
00.02 Defaults and care and protection
of collateral................... 4 4 4
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10.00 Total obligations............... 8 8 7
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.90 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Fund balance..... 111 118 109
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 14 -1 21
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 125 117 130
23.95 New obligations................... -8 -8 -7
24.90 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Fund balance........... 118 109 123
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
41.00 Transferred to other accounts... -10
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 14 9 21
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 14 -1 21
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 4 2 3
73.10 New obligations................... 8 8 7
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -10 -7 -6
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 2 3 4
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 10 9 6
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 10 7 6
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -14 -9 -21
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. -10
90.00 Outlays........................... -4 -2 -15
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Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
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Cumulative balance of direct loans
outstanding:
1210 Outstanding, start of year........ 75 68 61
1251 Repayments: Repayments and
prepayments..................... -9 -7 -6
1263 Write-offs for default: Direct
loans........................... 2
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1290 Outstanding, end of year........ 68 61 55
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Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
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Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans
outstanding:
2210 Outstanding, start of year........ 30 19 17
2251 Repayments and prepayments........ -11 -2 -1
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2290 Outstanding, end of year........ 19 17 16
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Memorandum:
2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed
loans outstanding, end of year.. 16 15 14
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Addendum:
Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed
loans that result in loans receivable:
2310 Outstanding, start of year...... 2 2 2
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2390 Outstanding, end of year...... 2 2 2
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As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account
records, for these programs, all cash flows to and from the Government
resulting from direct loans obligated and loan guarantees committed
prior to 1992. This includes interest loans outstanding; principal
repayments from loans made under the Area Redevelopment Act, the Public
Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, and the Trade Act of 1974;
and proceeds from the sale of collateral are deposited in this fund.
No new loan or guarantee activity is proposed for 1997.
Statement of Operations (in millions of dollars)
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0101 Revenue........................... 4 4 4
0102 Expense........................... -16 -7 -5
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0109 Net income or loss (-)............ -12 -3 -1
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Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
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ASSETS:
1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with
Treasury........................ 115 112 111 100
1206 Non-Federal assets: Receivables,
net............................. 6 6
Net value of assets related to
pre-1992 direct loans
receivable and acquired
defaulted guaranteed loans
receivable:
1601 Direct loans, gross............. 75 68 61 55
1603 Allowance for estimated
uncollectible loans and
interest (-).................. -7 -5 -5 -3
1604 Direct loans and interest
receivable, net............... 68 63 56 52
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1699 Value of assets related to
direct loans................ 68 63 56 52
1701 Defaulted guaranteed loans,
gross......................... 2
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1999 Total assets.................... 191 181 167 152
LIABILITIES:
2102 Federal liabilities: Interest
payable......................... 5 4 4 3
2201 Non-Federal liabilities: Accounts
payable......................... 4
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2999 Total liabilities............... 9 4 4 3
NET POSITION:
3100 Appropriated capital.............. 183 176 164 149
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3999 Total net position.............. 183 176 164 149
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4999 Total liabilities and net position 192 180 168 152
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25.2 Other services.................... 3 3 3
33.0 Investments and loans............. 1 1 1
43.0 Interest and dividends............ 4 4 3
99.0 Subtotal, reimbursable obligations 8 8 7
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99.9 Total obligations............... 8 8 7
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BUREAU OF THE CENSUS
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Salaries and Expenses
For expenses necessary for collecting, compiling, analyzing,
preparing, and publishing statistics, provided for by law, $150,665,000.
(13 U.S.C. 4, 6, 8(b), 12, 61-63, 181, 182, 301-307, 401; 15 U.S.C.
1516, 4901 et seq.; 19 U.S.C. 1484(e), 2354, 2393; 44 U.S.C. 1343.)
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based onP the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, andP P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
Current economic statistics:
00.01 Current economic statistics... 80 83 99
00.02 Current demographic statistics 49 48 49
00.03 Survey development and data
services.................... 3 3 3
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00.91 Total direct program........ 132 134 151
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 165 170 161
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10.00 Total obligations............... 297 304 312
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 301 304 312
22.30 Unobligated balance expiring...... -3
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 298 304 312
23.95 New obligations................... -297 -304 -312
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 136 134 151
Permanent:
Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 165 170 161
68.10 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources.............
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)................... 165 170 161
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 301 304 312
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:
72.40 Obligated balance: Appropriation 33 6 36
72.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources.......................
--------- --------- ----------
72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 33 6 36
73.10 New obligations................... 297 304 312
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -323 -274 -298
Unpaid obligations, end of year:
74.40 Obligated balance: Appropriation 6 36 50
74.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources.......................
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74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 6 36 50
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 126 99 112
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 32 5 25
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 165 170 161
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances...
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 323 274 298
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -154 -144 -137
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -11 -26 -24
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -165 -170 -161
88.95 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources.................
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 136 134 151
90.00 Outlays........................... 158 104 137
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The activities of this appropriation provide for the collection,
compilation, and publication of a broad range of current statistics
dealing with economic, demographic, and social data.
Current surveys and statistics.--
Current economic statistics.--The business statistics program
provides current information on sales and related measures of retail
and wholesale trade and selected service industries. Major
activities will include efforts to improve the collection and
publication of statistics for the service industry; and to remedy
shortcomings in principal economic indicators, such as for retail
and wholesale trade.
Construction statistics reports are provided on significant
construction activity such as housing permits and starts, value of
new construction, residential alterations and repairs, and quarterly
price indexes for new single-family houses. The program will work to
remedy shortcomings in several principal economic indicators, such
as construction and housing starts.
Manufacturing statistics survey key industrial commodities and
manufacturing activities, providing current statistics on the
quantity and value of industrial output.
General economic statistics provide a Standard Statistical
Establishment List (SSEL) of all U.S. business firms and their
establishments, uniform classification data, annual county business
data, and corporate financial data. The 1997 program will continue
efforts to implement the new North American industry classification
system (NAICS). NAICS will restructure the existing Industry
Classification System. The program will continue other efforts
involving industry classification, such as developing ways for
recognizing emerging industries and technologies. The program will
develop and implement methods to ease reporting burdens on U.S.
businesses.
Foreign trade statistics provide for publication of monthly,
cumulative, and annual reports on the quantity, shipping weight, and
dollar value of imports and exports, by mode of transportation,
detailed commodity category, customs districts, and country of
origin or destination. This program covers the Census Bureau
responsibilities under the Trade Act of 1974.
Government statistics reports are published annually regarding
the revenue, expenditures, indebtedness and debt transactions,
financial assets, employment, and payrolls of State and local
governments. The Census Bureau provides quarterly information on
State and local tax revenue on the national level by type of tax and
governmental level, and provides information on financial assistance
programs of the Federal government.
Current demographic statistics.--Household surveys provide
information on the number, geographic distribution, and the social
and economic characteristics of the population.
Population and housing analyses provide current demographic
reports on the geographic distribution and on the demographic,
social, and economic characteristics of the population, as well as
current estimates and future projections of the population of the
United States, and special analyses of demographic, social and
economic trends. International statistics provide estimates of
population, labor force, and economic activity, including spatial
distribution, and analyses concerning aspects of demographic
policies, economic policies, and trends for various countries. The
Census Bureau compiles housing statistics on the Nation's housing
inventory and provides national and regional estimates of housing
vacancy rates.
Survey development and data services.--The Statistical Abstract
that the Census Bureau prepares annually summarizes Government and
private statistics of the industrial, social, political, and
economic activities of the United States. The Bureau conducts
general research on survey methods and techniques to find ways of
improving the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of statistical
programs. Data systems development provides advanced data capture,
data processing, and information retrieval technology to meet Census
Bureau program requirements.
Reimbursable program.--The Bureau of the Census undertakes work for
specific individuals, groups or organizations, State and local
governments, and other Federal agencies when it is more appropriate or
efficient to have the work performed by the Bureau. Significant work
includes collection of labor force and consumer expenditure data for the
Bureau of Labor Statistics, national education and health program data
for the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human
Services, and annual housing data for the Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 74 69 78
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 8 8 8
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 2 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 84 79 88
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12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 18 21 22
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 3 3 4
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 6 9 10
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 1 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 5 6 6
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 1 2 2
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 1 1
25.2 Other services.................. 5 5 6
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 5 4 5
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 2 2 2
31.0 Equipment....................... 3 1 4
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 133 134 151
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 165 170 161
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... -1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 297 304 312
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Personnel Summary
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Direct:
Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 2,275 2,350 2,300
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 9 9 9
Reimbursable:
Total compensable workyears:
2001 Full-time equivalent employment. 2,965 2,932 2,976
2005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 20 19 20
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Periodic Censuses and Programs
For expenses necessary to collect and publish statistics for
periodic censuses and programs provided for by law, $248,690,000, to
remain available until expended. (13 U.S.C. 4, 6, 12, 131, 141, 142,
161, 181, 191; 15 U.S.C. 1516; 42 U.S.C. 1973aa-5.)
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based onP the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, andP P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
Economic statistics programs:
00.01 Economic censuses............... 28 25 33
00.02 Census of governments........... 2 2 4
00.03 Census of agriculture........... 13 10
Demographic statistics programs:
00.06 Intercensal demographic
estimates..................... 5 5 5
00.07 1990 Decennial.................. 1
00.08 2000 Decennial census........... 41 50 106
00.09 Continuous Measurement............ 9 19
00.10 Sample Redesign................... 7 3 4
00.11 CASIC............................. 4 11
00.12 Geographic Support................ 32 36 44
00.13 Data Processing................... 10 15 28
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10.00 Total obligations............... 139 159 254
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Treasury balance. 2 6
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 142 150 249
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1 3 5
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 145 159 254
23.95 New obligations................... -139 -159 -254
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 6
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 142 150 249
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 29 32 33
73.10 New obligations................... 139 159 254
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -135 -155 -229
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1 -3 -5
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 32 33 53
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 109 119 197
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 26 36 32
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 135 155 229
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 142 150 249
90.00 Outlays........................... 135 155 229
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Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays
[In millions of dollars]
1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority.................. 142 150 249
Outlays........................... 135 155 229
Adjustment to 1996 continuing
resolution levels:
Budget Authority.................. 7
Outlays........................... 6 1
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Total:
Budget Authority.................. 142 157 249
Outlays........................... 135 161 230
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This appropriation funds legislatively mandated censuses of economic
and demographic areas once or twice each decade and other authorized
periodic activities.
Economic statistics programs.--
Economic censuses.--The economic censuses provide data on
manufactures, mineral industries, retail and wholesale trade and
service industries, construction, and transportation. The censuses
are taken every fifth year, covering calendar years ending in two
and seven. FY 1997, the third year in the six-year cycle of the 1997
Economic Censuses, is a crucial year for planning and preparation.
Major activities include: completing the census content
determination and design processes; developing a mailing list;
finalizing preparations for data collection and processing; printing
report forms; conducting promotion and outreach efforts; and,
preparing mailing packages scheduled to be mailed in December 1997.
Census of governments.--This census collects State and local
government data on taxes, tax valuations, governmental receipts,
expenditures, indebtedness, and number of employees. This census is
taken every fifth year for calendar years ending in two and seven.
FY 1997 is the third year in the five-year cycle for the Census of
Governments. It is a key year for planning preparation. Major
activities include: clearing census form content; finalizing an
address list of governmental units; reviewing central collection
arrangements; developing data processing systems and procedures;
printing forms and questionnaires; and, beginning the design of
publication and electronic report tables.
Census of agriculture.--The Bureau is not requesting funds for
this census. Funding is being requested by the Department of
Agriculture.
Demographic statistics programs.--
Intercensal demographic estimates.--This program develops
updated population estimates, in years between decennial censuses,
for states, counties, metropolitan areas and urban places; and,
prepares a variety of data to meet diverse legislative needs.
Decennial census.--1997 is the third year of the cycle for
operational preparation for the 2000 Decennial Census. The focus of
these activities is on the preparatory work required for the census.
The 1997 decennial program covers a broad range of activities, such
as conducting tests and planning for the data collection and
processing facets of the Census. These and other activities help
ensure that
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the Bureau is fully prepared for conducting the Census in the year
2000.
Continuous measurement.--The Continuous measurement program will
allow the Census Bureau to collect and disseminate, on an annual basis,
the types of data collected on the Decennial census long-form. The
Continuous measurement program will make the Census Bureau the premier
source for current population and housing data needed for both near and
long-term economic development. The 1997 program will focus on
completing all data collection and processing activities for the 1996
test areas, and publishing the results.
Sample redesign.--This program provides for revisions to all of the
monthly, quarterly and annual household survey samples to conform to the
redistribution of population measured in the decennial census. This is
done to update the accuracy of the ongoing surveys.
Computer assisted survey information collection (CASIC).--This 1997
program will maximize the use of automation and telecommunications to
integrate collection, capture, and processing of data. This integration
will increase cost efficiency; enhance data quality; provide more
complete and timely management information and increase the timeliness
and cost efficiency of processing operations. CASIC will result in
improvements that provide quicker access to data that affect policy
decisions within the Executive and Legislative branches.
Geographic support.--The activity's goal is to determine the correct
location of every business establishment, farm, and residence in the
U.S. and its territories. The activity's major components include the
Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (TIGER)
data base and the Master Address File (MAF). TIGER provides maps and
other geographic information; MAF provides residential addresses for the
nation. TIGER and MAF are important because they provide essential
information and products for conducting many of the Bureau's programs.
Data processing systems.--The program provides automated data
processing support and operational services for the Census Bureau. The
program's major components are: continuing efforts to migrate to an
open, expandable, cost-effective processing environment before the 2000
Decennial census; planning for automated systems support for the
Economic censuses and Decennial census; providing support for the new
computer center in Bowie, Maryland; and modernizing Census Bureau
computer workstations, local area networks, telecommunication systems,
and other systems.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent............. 66 73 102
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 6 6 7
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 2 1 2
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 74 80 111
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 14 21 26
13.0 Benefits for former personnel..... 1
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 3 3 6
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 5 10 14
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 4 5 4
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 1 3 7
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 1 2
25.2 Other services.................... 14 14 41
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 5 3 4
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 5 3 5
31.0 Equipment......................... 11 17 33
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 139 159 254
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Personnel Summary
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Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment... 1,880 1,969 2,547
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 12 14 14
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ECONOMIC AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Salaries and Expenses
For necessary expenses, as authorized by law, of economic and
statistical analysis programs of the Department of Commerce,
$53,510,000, to remain available until September 30, 1998. (15 U.S.C.
171 et seq., 1501 et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 286f, 3101 et seq.)
Note.--A regular FY 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The FY 1996 amounts
included in this budget are based on the levels provided in three
continuing resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, andP P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 13-1500-0-1-376 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.01 Bureau of Economic Analysis..... 41 42 49
00.02 Policy support.................. 6 5 5
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Total direct program.......... 47 47 54
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 2 1 2
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 49 48 56
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 1 1 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 49 48 56
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 50 49 57
23.95 New obligations................... -49 -48 -56
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 1 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 47 46 54
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 1
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 48 46 54
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 2 1 2
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 49 48 56
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 8 7 6
73.10 New obligations................... 49 48 56
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -49 -49 -56
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 7 6 6
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 42 40 48
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 6 8 6
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 2 1 2
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 49 49 56
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Reimbursable projects... -2 -1 -2
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 47 47 54
90.00 Outlays........................... 48 48 53
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Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays
[In millions of dollars]
1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority.................. 48 46 54
Outlays........................... 48 48 54
Adjustment to 1996 continuing
resolution levels:
Budget Authority.................. 6
Outlays........................... 5 1
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Total:
Budget Authority.................. 48 52 54
Outlays........................... 48 53 55
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Bureau of Economic Analysis.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
assembles thousands of economic data series--ranging from construction
spending to retail sales--and combines them into a consistent measure of
total economic activity called Gross Domestic Product, or GDP. BEA
prepares, develops, and interprets sets of economic accounts that
include--in addition to GDP--national income and wealth accounts, state
and regional income and product accounts, and international trade and
balance of payments accounts.
National economic accounts.--GDP and other measures in the
national accounts--income and wealth accounts, input-output
accounts, and GDP by industry accounts--provide information on such
key issues as economic growth, investment and saving rates, consumer
spending, income shares, and growth in personal income.
International economic accounts.--The international trade and
balance of payments accounts provide a comprehensive, detailed view
of economic transactions between the United States and foreign
countries. Work on international investment consists of the
preparation, development, and analysis of estimates of U.S. direct
investment abroad and foreign direct investment in the United
States.
Regional economic accounts.--Regional economic measurement
consists of the preparation, development and analysis of gross State
product and of total and per capita personal income by region,
State, metropolitan area, and county.
Analysis and dissemination of data on economic trends.--This
work consists of the analysis of BEA data on the economic situation,
the publication of the Survey of Current Business and other BEA
publications, the electronic dissemination of data, and the
provision of customer information services.
Policy support.--This program utilizes the statistics produced by
BEA and the Bureau of the Census to assess economic developments, such
as structural changes to U.S. economic activity, and to assist
Departmental officials in meeting their policy responsibilities.
Implement BEA's Mid-Decade Strategic Plan.--BEA's focus for FY 1997
is implementing the next steps in its Mid-Decade Strategic Plan for
maintaining and improving GDP and its other economic accounts data. This
long-term plan is based on a comprehensive review of the economic
accounts that BEA conducted in 1994 and a draft strategic plan for
updating the accounts that was presented and refined at a national
symposium of leading economic data users in March 1995. The plan
emphasizes updated measures of output and prices; more comprehensive
measures of investment, saving, and wealth; and improved coverage of
international trade and finance.
A computer environment for the year 2000.--BEA has begun an
ambitious, but critical, program to move to an integrated micro-computer
network environment in FY 1997, when it expects to retire its 1970's
vintage mainframe computer. BEA's Strategic Information Technology Plan,
which is based on a benchmarking of BEA's existing system, brings
together BEA's customer service, Mid-Decade Strategic Review, and re-
engineering efforts. The integrated environment will increase the
accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of BEA's data through standardized
data transfer and on-line interactive editing and processing of source
data. In addition, the new environment will increase the timeliness of
BEA's data products and accessibility for its customers through Internet
and other electronic gateways.
Reimbursable.--ESA provides economic and statistical data and
analyses on a reimbursable and advance payment basis to other Federal
agencies, individuals, and firms requesting such information. Funds
received for these services cover the cost of performing this work.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 24 26 27
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 25 26 27
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 5 5 6
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 4 4 4
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 1 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 1 1
25.2 Other services.................. 3 3 5
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 5 5 6
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 1 1 1
31.0 Equipment....................... 2 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 46 47 52
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 1 1 1
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 2 3
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99.9 Total obligations............... 49 48 56
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Personnel Summary
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Direct:
Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 496 477 509
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 1 1 1
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 13 20 18
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Economics and Statistics Administration Revolving Fund
The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to disseminate economic and
statistical data products as authorized by 15 U.S.C. 1525-1527 and,
notwithstanding 15 U.S.C. 4912, charge fees necessary to recover the
full costs incurred in their production. Notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302,
revenues received from these data dissemination activities shall be
credited to this account, to be available for carrying out these
purposes without further appropriation.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 13-4323-0-3-376 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 2 2 2
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 1 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 4 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 4 3 3
23.95 New obligations................... -2 -2 -2
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 1 1 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 2
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Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 2 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 4 2 2
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations................... 2 2 2
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -2 -2
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 2 2
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Subscription and fee
sales......................... -2 -2 -2
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 2
90.00 Outlays...........................
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Revolving Fund.--The Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA)
operates this revolving fund for the payment of all expenses incurred in
the electronic dissemination of data, including the acquisition and
public sale of domestic, federally-funded and foreign business, trade,
and economic information products.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 1 1 1
99.0 Subtotal, reimbursable obligations 1 1 1
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 2 2 2
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Personnel Summary
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Identification code 13-4323-0-3-376 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 19 16 16
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Operations and Administration
For necessary expenses for international trade activities of the
Department of Commerce provided for by law, and engaging in trade
promotional activities abroad, including expenses of grants and
cooperative agreements for the purpose of promoting exports of United
States firms, without regard to 44 U.S.C. 3702 and 3703; full medical
coverage for dependent members of immediate families of employees
stationed overseas and employees temporarily posted overseas; travel and
transportation of employees of the United States and Foreign Commercial
Service between two points abroad, without regard to 49 U.S.C. 1517;
employment of Americans and aliens by contract for services; rental of
space abroad for periods not exceeding ten years, and expenses of
alteration, repair, or improvement; purchase or construction of
temporary demountable exhibit structures for use abroad; payment of tort
claims, in the manner authorized in the first paragraph of 28 U.S.C.
2672 when such claims arise in foreign countries; not to exceed $400,000
for official representation expenses abroad; purchase of passenger motor
vehicles for official use abroad, not to exceed $30,000 per vehicle;
obtain insurance on official motor vehicles; and rent tie lines and
teletype equipment; $268,277,000, to remain available until expended:
Provided, That the provisions of the first sentence of section 105(f)
and all of section 108(c) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural
Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and 2458(c)) shall apply in
carrying out these activities without regard to 15 U.S.C. 4912; and that
for the purpose of this Act, contributions under the provisions of such
Act shall include payment for assessments for services provided as part
of these activities. (15 U.S.C. 637(e), 649, 1501 et seq., 1871, 4001 et
seq., 4011 et seq.; 19 U.S.C. 81a et seq., 1202nt., 1303, 1671 et seq.,
1673 et seq., 1862, 2031, 2155, 2354, 2411 et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 801 et
seq., 2451 et seq., 2651 et seq., 3101 et seq.; 40 U.S.C. 512, 42 U.S.C.
300j; 50 U.S.C. 98-98h, 401 et seq., 2061 et seq., 2401 et seq.; Public
Law 99-64).
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based on the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Trade development................. 63 59 50
00.02 International economic policy..... 25 29 20
00.03 Import administration............. 29 30 30
00.04 U.S. and foreign commercial
services........................ 158 166 168
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00.91 Total direct program............ 275 284 268
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 22 32 26
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10.00 Total obligations............... 297 316 294
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 14 19
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 297 297 294
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 5
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 316 316 294
23.95 New obligations................... -297 -316 -294
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 19
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 266 265 268
40.35 Appropriation rescinded......... -1
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 10
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43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 275 265 268
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 22 32 26
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 297 297 294
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 59 58 99
73.10 New obligations................... 297 316 294
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -293 -274 -285
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -5
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 58 99 109
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 198 186 188
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 73 56 71
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 22 32 26
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 293 274 285
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -6 -14 -7
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -16 -18 -19
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88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -22 -32 -26
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 275 265 268
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The activities of the International Trade Administration in the
Department of Commerce are intended to develop the export potential of
U.S. firms in a manner consistent with national security and foreign and
economic policy and to promote an improved trade posture for U.S.
industry. To accomplish this objective, emphasis will be placed on four
areas of activity.
Big Emerging Markets (BEMs).--Countries like China, Indonesia, South
Korea, India, Turkey, South Africa, Poland, Argentina, Brazil, and
Mexico have been chosen as ``Big Emerging Markets'' because they hold
the promise of large incremental gains for U.S. exporters. Resources
will be targeted to the BEMs as opportunities arise for increases in
exports and export-related jobs.
Advocacy.--Increased effort will be placed on Advocacy initiatives,
on behalf of U.S. firms, with foreign governments and private firms. In
many foreign countries, Advocacy activities are required in order for
U.S. firms to get an even chance to obtain major contracts.
U.S. Export Assistance Centers.--Continued emphasis will be placed
on full implementation of the ``Hub and Spoke'' system of ITA offices
located throughout the U.S. By targeting important localities, improved
service will be provided to ITA's business clients.
Trade Law Enforcement.--The goals of this initiative are to improve
American competitiveness through administration of U.S. trade laws and
enforcement of trade agreements that have been negotiated to address
sector-specific trade distorting practices. The objectives are to
conduct antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations
and administrative reviews within statutory time limits and to enhance
AD/CVD financial analysis capability.
These four activities are carried out within the four major
subdivisions of ITA and through a reimbursable program as follows:
Trade development.--The trade development program assesses the
competitiveness of various U.S. industries; performs trade and
investment analyses in support of industry programs and trade policy;
and conducts export promotion programs directed toward industry sectors.
Increased emphasis will be placed on the travel and tourism sector
through the application of resources transferred from the U.S. Travel
and Tourism Administration.
International economic policy.--This program develops regional and
multilateral economic policies; provides marketing services directly and
through the Foreign Commercial Service which assist U.S. businesses in
expanding exports; identifies long range trade and investment problems
and develops remedial strategies. The Department will continue to
provide policy support to the U.S. Trade Representative on issues
related to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Import Administration.--Import Administration investigates
antidumping and countervailing duty cases to ensure compliance with
applicable U.S. statutes and administers certain other statutory
programs relating to imports and foreign trade zones.
U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service.--The U.S. and Foreign
Commercial Service counsels U.S. businesses on exporting through offices
in the United States and overseas countries. The program's goals are to
increase the number of U.S. firms that export and the number of foreign
markets to which they export; to provide export market information; to
promote and facilitate participation of U.S. firms in trade shows; and
to encourage and sponsor additional involvement by private, State and
local organizations. Using resources transferred from the U.S. Travel
and Tourism Administration, promotion of travel and tourism from foreign
countries to the United States will be strengthened in five countries.
Reimbursable program.--This account includes receipts for services
rendered to other Federal agencies and receipts received on a cost
recovery basis from private entities for trade events and export
information services.
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 111 114 121
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 5 5 5
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 2 2 2
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 118 121 128
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 28 28 30
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 11 12 10
22.0 Transportation of things........ 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 14 13 13
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 6 8 7
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 10 10 9
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 3 4 3
25.2 Other services.................. 25 35 23
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 23 26 26
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 4 5 4
31.0 Equipment....................... 6 8 9
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 24 12 2
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 273 283 265
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 22 32 26
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 2 1 3
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99.9 Total obligations............... 297 316 294
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Personnel Summary
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Direct:
Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 2,328 2,330 2,376
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 15 15 21
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 41 30 30
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Buying Power Maintenance
This account will offset losses due to exchange rate and overseas
wage and price fluctuations unanticipated in the budget. Any gains due
to fluctuations will be merged with this account to be available to
offset future losses.
Foreign Service National Separation Liability Trust Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 1 1 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)......
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation......
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 1 1 1
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations...................
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Outlays (gross), detail:
87.00 Total outlays (gross).............
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays...........................
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EXPORT ADMINISTRATION
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Operations and Administration
For necessary expenses for export administration and national
security activities of the Department of Commerce, including costs of
export administration field activities both domestically and abroad;
full medical coverage for dependent members of immediate families of
employees stationed overseas; employment of Americans and aliens by
contract for services abroad; rental of space abroad for periods not
exceeding ten years, and expenses of alteration, repair, or improvement;
payment of tort claims, in the manner authorized in the first paragraph
of 28 U.S.C. 2672 when such claims arise in foreign countries; not to
exceed $15,000 for official representation expenses abroad; awards of
compensation to informers under the Export Administration of 1979, and
as authorized by 22 U.S.C. 401(b); purchase of passenger motor vehicles
for official use and motor vehicles for law enforcement use with special
requirement vehicles eligible for purchase without regard to any price
limitation established by law; $43,651,000; to remain available until
expended: Provided, That the first sentence of section 105(f) and all of
section 108(c) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of
1961 (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and 2458(c)) shall apply in carrying out these
activities. (15 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.; 19 U.S.C. 1339(b), 1862; 22 U.S.C.
401(b), 3901 et seq., app. 2651 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 300j; 50 U.S.C. 98-
98h, 401 et seq., app. 2061 et seq., app. 2401 et seq.; Export
Administration of 1979, as amended.)
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based on the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.01 Management and policy
coordination.................. 2 4 4
00.02 Export administration........... 19 20 20
00.03 Export enforcement.............. 18 19 20
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00.91 Total direct program.......... 39 43 44
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 2 5 1
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10.00 Total obligations............... 41 48 45
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 2 4
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 43 45 45
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 46 49 45
23.95 New obligations................... -41 -48 -45
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 4
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 39 39 44
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 2
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 41 39 44
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 2 5 1
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 43 45 45
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 8 7 6
73.10 New obligations................... 41 48 45
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -41 -48 -44
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 7 6 7
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 35 33 37
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 4 9 6
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 2 5 1
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 41 48 44
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -1 -4
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -1 -1 -1
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88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -2 -5 -1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 41 39 44
90.00 Outlays........................... 39 42 43
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The activities of the Bureau of Export Administration are designed
to enforce U.S. export trade laws consistent with national security,
foreign policy, and short supply objectives. The program strives to
achieve a balance between the interests of U.S. exporters, the U.S.
economy and U.S. national security requirements.
Management and policy coordination.--The management and policy
coordination program controls the development, analysis, coordination,
and consolidation of policy initiatives and responses within the Bureau
of Export Administration.
Export administration.--The export administration program assures
that export activity is consistent with national security and foreign
policy requirements. An increase is requested to administer and enforce
the complex inspection and reporting requirements imposed on commercial
chemical manufacturing facilities under the Chemical Weapons Convention
(CWC). A decrease is requested due to the liberalization of export
controls and BXA's reduced licensing volume.
Export enforcement.--The export enforcement program detects and
prevents the illegal distribution of controlled U.S. goods and technical
data in violation of the export administration provisions of the U.S.
Code. Responsibilities also include enforcement of prohibitions against
participating in unsanctioned boycotts against countries friendly to the
United States. An increase is requested to restaff the Office of Export
Enforcement's eight field offices to restore their 1990 level. An
increase is requested to enable BXA to carry out the enforcement
provisions of the ``Fastener Quality Act'' which prohibits manufacturers
and importers from selling fasteners that do not meet certain standards.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 17 20 20
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 1 1 2
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 19 21 22
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 4 5 5
13.0 Benefits for former personnel... 1
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 3 3 4
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................. 3 6 5
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 5 5 5
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 1
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 38 42 43
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 2 5 1
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 41 48 45
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Personnel Summary
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Direct:
Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 358 335 397
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 1 1 1
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 4 4 4
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MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Minority Business Development
For necessary expenses of the Department of Commerce in fostering,
promoting, and developing minority business enterprise, including
expenses of grants, contracts, and other agreements with public or
private organizations, $34,021,000, of which $21,000,000 shall remain
available until expended. (15 U.S.C. 1512)
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based on the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.01 Total direct program............ 42 41 34
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 1
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10.00 Total obligations............... 43 41 34
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 7 9
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 44 32 34
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 52 41 34
23.95 New obligations................... -43 -41 -34
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 9
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 44 32 34
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 1
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 44 32 34
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 22 22 23
73.10 New obligations................... 43 41 34
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -42 -40 -38
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 22 23 19
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 22 16 17
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 20 24 21
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 42 40 38
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 44 32 34
90.00 Outlays........................... 42 40 38
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The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has the lead role in
the Federal Government of coordinating all minority business development
programs. The mission of the Agency is build and expand minority owned
businesses which is critical to the national economy. The agency was
created to promote private and public sector investment in the
development of competitive minority-owned businesses in this country.
Minority Business Development.--This activity provides a variety of
direct and indirect business services through public/private
partnerships. MBDA coordinates and leverages resources; expands domestic
and international market opportunities, collects and disseminates vital
business information and provides management and technical assistance.
In 1995, MBDA began and is now completing a series of supply and
demand studies throughout the country which are being used to identify
minority business needs by locality.
In 1996, a variety of delivery mechanisms including MBDCs will be
used to deliver services. The number of Minority Business Opportunity
Committees (MBOCs) will be expanded to promote and support their
mobilization of public private resources. MBDA will also introduce the
Community Based Enhanced Services (CBES) concept which is designed to
enhance rather than compete with existing services in local communities.
CBES will provide higher quality, more sophisticated services similar to
the one-stop Business Resource Center operating in Baltimore, MD with
MBDA, NationsBank, AT&T and SBA. Other program components such as
capital formation, construction, franchising, international trade,
advocacy, information management and dissemination may be delivered as a
single service or through the CBES approach.
Finally, this activity provides for advocacy efforts, research and
on-line information systems using interactive information dissemination
for service delivery and for reducing information barriers to improve
the participation rate of minority-owned businesses in the U.S. economy.
In 1997, MBDA requests an increase for capital formation activities
to improve minorities access to both debt and equity capital and to
establish interactive business development services.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Direct obligations:
11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-
time permanent................ 8 9 7
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 2 2 1
13.0 Benefits for former personnel... 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 2 2 2
25.2 Other services.................. 4 6 10
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 4 3 3
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 20 18 11
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 41 40 34
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 1
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 43 41 34
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Personnel Summary
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Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment... 167 160 150
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 1 1 1
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UNITED STATES TRAVEL AND TOURISM ADMINISTRATION
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Salaries and Expenses
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based on the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.01 International tourism
development................... 14 8
00.02 Executive direction............. 4 5
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Total direct program.......... 18 13
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 1 1
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10.00 Total obligations............... 19 14
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 2 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 18 13
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 20 14
23.95 New obligations................... -19 -14
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 17 2
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 10
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 17 12
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 18 13
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 8 7
73.10 New obligations................... 19 14
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -19 -21
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 7
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 13 12
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 5 8
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 19 21
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -1 -1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 17 12
90.00 Outlays........................... 18 20
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This account is being terminated in 1996.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Direct obligations:
11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-
time permanent................ 5 4
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 1 1
13.0 Benefits for former personnel... 1
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 1 2
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 6 1
25.2 Other services.................. 1
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 15 12
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 1 1
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 3 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 19 14
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Personnel Summary
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
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NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Operations, Research, and Facilities
(including transfer of funds)
For necessary expenses of activities authorized by law for the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including acquisition,
maintenance, operation, and hire of aircraft; not to exceed 358
commissioned officers on the active list; as authorized by 31 U.S.C.
1343 and 1344; grants, contracts, or other payments to nonprofit
organizations for the purposes of conducting activities pursuant to
cooperative agreements; and alteration, modernization, and relocation of
facilities as authorized by 33 U.S.C. 883i; $1,971,215,000, to remain
available until expended: Provided, That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302,
fees shall be assessed, collected, and credited to this appropriation as
offsetting collections to be available until expended to recover the
costs of administering aeronautical charting programs: Provided further,
That the sum herein appropriated from the general fund shall be reduced
as such additional fees are received during fiscal year 1997, so as to
result in a final general fund appropriation estimated at not more than
$1,968,215,000: Provided further, That any such additional fees received
in excess of $3,000,000 in fiscal year 1997 shall not be available for
obligation until October 1, 1997: Provided further, That fees and
donations received by the National Ocean Service for the management of
the national marine sanctuaries may be retained and used for the
salaries and expenses associated with those activities, notwithstanding
31 U.S.C. 3302: Provided further, That in addition, $61,068,000 shall be
derived by transfer from the fund entitled ``Promote and Develop Fishery
Products and Research Pertaining to American Fisheries'': Provided
further, That grants to States pursuant to section 306 and 306(a) of the
Coastal Zone Management Act, as amended, shall not exceed $2,000,000. (5
U.S.C. 5348; 7 U.S.C. 1622; 12 U.S.C. 1715m; 15 U.S.C. 272, 313, 313a,
313b, 313nt, 330b, 325, 330e, 1511d, 1514, 1517, 1537-40, 2904-06, 2908,
4211, 4278; 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq., 1361, 1431, 1433, 1436, 1437, 1440,
1441, 1442, 1444, 4701, 5001 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 1412, 1419, 1424, 1428,
1469, 1470; 33 U.S.C. 706 et seq. 1121, 1251, 1441-44, 1703-05, 1709,
2706, 2801 et seq.; 37 U.S.C. 101 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 1891, 7453, 7454,
8902-05; 43 U.S.C. 1347e; 44 U.S.C. 1307; 49 U.S.C. 1153.)
Foreign Fishing Observer Fund
For expenses necessary to carry out the Atlantic Tunas Convention
Act of 1975, as amended (Public Law 96-339), the Magnuson Fishery
Conservation and Management Act of 1976, as amended (Public Law 100-
627); and the American Fisheries Promotion Act (Public Law 96-561),
there are appropriated from the fees imposed under the foreign fishery
observer program authorized by these Acts, not to exceed $196,000, to
remain available until expended. (16 U.S.C. 1824(b)(10), 1827.)
Note.--A regular FY 1996 appropriation for these accounts had not
been enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The FY 1996 amounts
included in this budget are based on levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)
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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............ 1 1 1
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Receipts:
02.01 Fish fees, proposed legislation... 10
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04.00 Total: Balances and collections... 1 1 11
07.99 Total balance, end of year........ 1 1 11
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.01 National Ocean Service.......... 182 194 190
00.02 National Marine Fisheries
Service....................... 288 349 296
00.03 Oceanic and Atmospheric Research 249 233 233
00.04 National Weather Service........ 678 606 671
00.05 National Environmental
Satellite, Data, and
Information Service........... 392 473 533
00.06 Program Support................. 148 133 131
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Total direct program.......... 1,937 1,988 2,054
Reimbursable program:
01.01 National Ocean Service.......... 52 56 57
01.02 National Marine Fisheries
Service....................... 46 52 54
01.03 Oceanic and Atmospheric Research 51 55 53
01.04 National Weather Service........ 105 123 110
01.05 National Environmental
Satellite, Data, and
Information Service........... 13 16 20
01.06 Program Support................. 22 12 21
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01.91 Total reimbursable program.... 289 314 315
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 2,226 2,302 2,369
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
Unobligated balance available, start of year:
Uninvested balance:
21.40 Uninvested balance............ 92 92
21.40 Uninvested balance............ 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
21.99 Total unobligated balance,
start of year............... 93 93 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 2,211 2,180 2,354
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 15 29 14
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 2,319 2,302 2,369
23.95 New obligations................... -2,226 -2,302 -2,369
Unobligated balance available, end of year:
Uninvested balance:
24.40 Uninvested balance............ 92
24.40 Uninvested balance............ 1 1
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24.99 Total unobligated balance, end
of year....................... 93 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 1,856 1,798 1,971
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 58 63 61
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 1,914 1,861 2,032
Permanent:
62.00 Transferred from DARRF.......... 8 6 6
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 289 314 315
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 2,211 2,180 2,354
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 948 1,144 1,262
73.10 New obligations................... 2,226 2,302 2,369
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -2,015 -2,154 -2,268
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -15 -29 -14
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1,144 1,262 1,349
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 960 1,042 1,138
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 763 793 810
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 291 317 318
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 1 2 4
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 2,015 2,154 2,268
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -260 -282 -283
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -29 -32 -32
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88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -289 -314 -315
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1,922 1,866 2,039
90.00 Outlays........................... 1,726 1,840 1,953
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Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays
[In millions of dollars]
1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority.................. 1,922 1,867 2,038
Outlays........................... 1,726 1,840 1,955
Legislative proposal, not subject to
PAYGO:
Budget Authority.................. -46
Outlays........................... -26
Legislative proposal, subject to
PAYGO:
Budget Authority.................. 10
Outlays........................... 7
Adjustment to 1996 continuing
resolution levels:
Budget Authority.................. 2
Outlays........................... 1 1
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Total:
Budget Authority.................. 1,922 1,869 2,002
Outlays........................... 1,726 1,841 1,937
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National Ocean Service.--These programs provide scientific,
technical, and management expertise to (1) promote safe and efficient
marine and air navigation; (2) assess the health of coastal and marine
resources; (3) monitor and predict the coastal ocean and global
environments; and (4) protect and manage the Nation's coastal resources.
An increase is proposed to fund ecosystem management and environmental
monitoring activities associated with an interagency restoration
initiative in the Everglades and South Florida.
National Marine Fisheries Service.--These programs provide for the
management and conservation of the Nation's living marine resources and
their environment, including marine mammals and endangered species.
Through conservation and wise use, these resources can be managed to
benefit the Nation on a sustained basis. An increase is proposed to
provide accurate and timely analysis on the biological, ecological,
economic and social aspects of the Nation's use and conservation of its
living marine resources. This increase will support the NOAA Strategic
Plan goals to build sustainable fisheries, recover protected species and
promote healthy coastal ecosystems.
Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research.--These programs provide:
the understanding and technique development necessary to improve NOAA
services (weather warnings and forecasts, solar-terrestrial services,
climate predictions, and marine services); and the understanding of
environmental systems necessary for national policy formulation (e.g.,
long term climate change, acid rain and ozone issues) and the enhanced
use of ocean resources (e.g., fisheries, and water quality). An increase
is proposed to improve measurements and research on climate and air
quality, and to enhance atmospheric prediction and observation
technologies. Funding to support Presidential initiatives is also
proposed for the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the
Environment program, the Climate and Global Change program, and the High
Performance Computing and Communications programs.
National Weather Service.--These programs provide timely and
accurate meteorologic, hydrologic, and oceanographic warnings,
forecasts, and planning information to ensure the safety of the
population, mitigate property losses, and improve the economic
efficiency of the Nation. A net increase is requested to continue the
modernization of the weather services through procurement and
installation of advanced observing
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and processing systems and the NWS operational transition necessary to
assimilate the new technologies and the associated work force
restructuring for future operations.
National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service.--
These programs provide for the: acquisition and operation of
environmental polar-orbiting and geostationary satellites; and for the
collection and archiving of global environmental data and information;
and services for distribution to users in commerce, industry,
agriculture, science and engineering, the general public and Federal,
State and local agencies. A net increase is proposed to maintain
acquisition schedules, as well as the current number of primary
satellite generated products and for continued satellite operations
including the Department of Commerce's participation in the tri-agency
converged polar satellite program and procurement of four additional
satellites in the current geostationary series.
Program Support.--These programs provide for overall NOAA
management, NOAA's share of the Regional Administrative Support Centers,
and the operation and logistical support of ships, marine centers, and
aircraft to support NOAA missions. In 1996, the Administration will
propose legislation abolishing the NOAA Corps as a uniformed service and
authorizing the current Officers to be converted to civilian service. An
increase is requested to address chronic shortfalls in Central
Administrative Support funding.
Foreign Fishing Observer Fund.--This fund is financed through
collections from foreign vessel owners who fish within the U.S.
Exclusive Economic Zone. Collections to the fund are used by the
Secretary of Commerce to pay the salaries of observers and program
support personnel and the costs of data management and analysis of the
observer program. The observers collect scientific information on the
foreign catch and monitor compliance with provisions of the Magnuson
Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MFCMA) of 1976 as amended.
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 499 494 494
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 13 13 13
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 53 52 52
11.8 Special personal services
payments.................... 2 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 567 561 561
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 130 127 127
13.0 Benefits for former personnel... 20 20 21
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 28 27 30
22.0 Transportation of things........ 12 12 13
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 41 40 44
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 9 9 10
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 39 38 41
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 7 7 7
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 25 24 22
25.2 Other services.................. 591 600 661
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 5 5 5
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 96 93 102
31.0 Equipment....................... 98 96 104
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 269 329 306
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 1,937 1,988 2,054
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 289 314 315
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 2,226 2,302 2,369
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Personnel Summary
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Direct:
Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 12,955 12,615 12,150
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 578 403 403
Reimbursable:
Total compensable workyears:
2001 Full-time equivalent employment. 1,124 1,144 914
2005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 49 57 45
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Operations, Research, and Facilities
(Legislative proposal, not subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.02 National Ocean Service.......... -46
Reimbursable program:
01.01 National Ocean Service.......... 46
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10.00 Total obligations...............
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)......
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... -46
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 46
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross).......................
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations...................
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -20
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation -20
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority -26
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 46
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 20
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -46
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. -46
90.00 Outlays........................... -26
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Legislation will be proposed to finance a portion of NOAA's programs
from the Marine Navigation Trust Fund.
Operations, Research, and Facilities
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.02 Fish Fees....................... 10
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10.00 Total obligations............... 10
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 10
23.95 New obligations................... -10
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
60.05 Appropriation (indefinite)........ 10
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations................... 10
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -7
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 3
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 7
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 7
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 10
90.00 Outlays........................... 7
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The Administration's Magnuson Act reauthorization proposal includes
a provision to finance this account through collections in the Fish Fee
receipt account. The funds will be used for the development and
implementation of fishery programs including social and economic studies
needed to manage our Nation's fisheries.
Construction
For repair and modification of, and additions to, existing
facilities and construction of new facilities, and for facility planning
and design and land acquisition not otherwise provided for the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, $37,366,000, to remain available
until expended. (15 U.S.C. 1538.)
Note.--A regular FY 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The FY 1996 amounts
included in this budget are based on levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
01.01 Construction...................... 70 79 32
01.02 Pribilof Island Environmental
Cleanup......................... 10 5
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10.00 Total obligations............... 70 89 37
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 27 39
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 80 50 37
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 2
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 109 89 37
23.95 New obligations................... -70 -89 -37
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 39
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 82 50 37
41.00 Transferred to other accounts..... -2
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)........... 80 50 37
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 80 50 37
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 76 61 86
73.10 New obligations................... 70 89 37
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -83 -64 -66
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -2
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 61 86 56
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 80 9 7
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 3 55 60
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 83 64 66
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 80 50 37
90.00 Outlays........................... 83 64 66
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This program provides for the construction, repair, and modification
of new facilities and additions to existing facilities; facility
planning; and design and land acquisition. This fund supports
environmental compliance, facilities construction and weather service
modernization. Decreased funding is proposed in this area due to the
completion of non-recurring projects and the winding down of weather
forecast office construction.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 1 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 6 8 3
Other services:
25.2 Other services.................. 18 23 10
25.2 Other services.................. 2 2
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 4 4 2
32.0 Land and structures............... 6 8 3
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 33 43 18
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99.9 Total obligations............... 70 89 37
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 14 14 14
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Fleet Modernization, Shipbuilding and Conversion
For expenses necessary for the repair, construction, acquisition,
leasing, or conversion of vessels, including related equipment to
maintain and modernize the existing fleet and to continue planning the
modernization of the fleet, for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, $12,000,000, to remain available until expended. (33
U.S.C. 891 et seq.)
Note.--A regular FY 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The FY 1996 amounts
included in this budget are based on levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 42 18 12
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 28 10
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 23 8 12
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 51 18 12
23.95 New obligations................... -42 -18 -12
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 10
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 23 8 12
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 63 79 64
73.10 New obligations................... 42 18 12
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -25 -33 -29
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 79 64 47
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 3 1 2
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 22 32 27
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 25 33 29
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 23 8 12
90.00 Outlays........................... 25 33 29
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This fund provides for the repair, construction, leasing, or
conversion of vessels, including related equipment to maintain the
existing fleet.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 2 3 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 3
25.2 Other services.................... 37 11 10
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 2 1 1
31.0 Equipment......................... 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 42 18 12
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 44 44 44
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GOES Satellite Contingency Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 13-1458-0-1-306 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 15
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Treasury balance. 18
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... -2
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 16
23.95 New obligations................... -15
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.36 Unobligated balance rescinded..... -2
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 60 15
73.10 New obligations................... 15
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -61 -15
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 15
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 61 15
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 61 15
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. -2
90.00 Outlays........................... 61 15
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This fund was established in 1992 to remain available until
expended, to cover the procurement of gap filler satellites, launch
vehicles, payments to foreign governments and other related costs for
the successful completion of the GOES I-M series of spacecraft.
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25.2 Direct obligations: Other services 14
99.0 Reimbursable obligations:
Subtotal, reimbursable
obligations.....................
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 15
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Aircraft Procurement and Modernization
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 13-1459-0-2-376 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 37 5
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 42 5
22.00 New budget authority (gross)......
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 42 5
23.95 New obligations................... -37 -5
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 5
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 9
73.10 New obligations................... 37 5
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -28 -14
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 9
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 28 14
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 28 14
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 28 14
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This fund was established in 1994 to cover the procurement of a high
altitude research jet aircraft.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 1
31.0 Equipment......................... 36 5
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99.9 Total obligations............... 37 5
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Personnel Summary
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 8
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North Pacific Fishery Observer Fund
Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 13-5102-0-2-376 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............
Receipts:
02.01 Fees, North Pacific fishery
observer fund................... 5
Appropriation:
05.01 North Pacific fishery observer
fund............................ -5
07.99 Total balance, end of year........
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 5 5
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 5
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 5 5 5
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 5 5 5
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
60.25 Appropriation (special fund,
indefinite)..................... 5
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations...................
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Outlays (gross), detail:
87.00 Total outlays (gross).............
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 5
90.00 Outlays...........................
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This fund was established in 1995 and is financed through
collections from fees under the North Pacific Research plan. Collections
from the fund are used by the Secretary of Commerce to pay the salaries
of observers and other programmatic expenses. The observers collect
scientific information on the fishermen's catch and monitor compliance
with the provisions of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management
Act (MFCMA) of 1976, as amended.
Promote and Develop Fishery Products and Research Pertaining to American
Fisheries
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 13-5139-0-2-376 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 3 21 12
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 4 11
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 9 10 12
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 14 21
23.95 New obligations................... -3 -21 -12
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 11
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
41.00 Transferred to other accounts... -56 -63 -61
Permanent:
62.00 Transferred from other accounts. 65 73 73
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 9 10 12
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 7 5 10
73.10 New obligations................... 3 21 12
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -4 -16 -15
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 5 10 8
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 6 7
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 4 10 8
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 4 16 15
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 9 10 12
90.00 Outlays........................... 4 16 15
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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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41.0 Direct obligations: Grants,
subsidies, and contributions.... 2 20 11
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 3 21 12
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An amount equal to 30 percent of the gross receipts from customs
duties on imported fishery products is transferred to the Department of
Commerce annually.
The American Fisheries Promotion Act (AFPA) of 1980 authorized a
grants program for fisheries research and development projects and a
National Fisheries Research and Development Program to be carried out
with Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) funds. These funds are used to enhance
the productivity and improve the sustainable yield of domestic marine
fisheries resources.
Fisheries Promotional Fund.--The Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of
1986 (Title II of Public Law 99-659) provided for the establishment of
the National Seafood Promotional Council and the Fisheries Promotional
Fund to carry out the provisions of the Act. The National Council was
terminated on December 31, 1991. Reauthorization is not proposed and any
activity will be limited to the administration of unobligated balances
and contract monitoring from previous years' appropriations.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 1 1 1
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Fishing Vessel and Gear Damage Compensation Fund
For carrying out section 3 of Public Law 95-376, not to exceed
$200,000 to be derived from receipts collected pursuant to 22 U.S.C.
1980(b) and (f), to remain available until expended.
Fishermen's Contingency Fund
For carrying out title IV of Public Law 95-372, not to exceed
$1,002,000, to be derived from receipts collected pursuant to that Act,
to remain available until expended. (43 U.S.C. 1842-43.)
Note.--A regular FY 1996 appropriation for these accounts had not
been enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The FY 1996 amount
included in this budget are based on levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)
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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............ 4 2 1
Receipts:
02.01 Fees, fishing vessel and gear..... 1
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04.00 Total: Balances and collections... 4 3 1
Appropriation:
05.01 Appropriation..................... -2 -2 -1
07.99 Total balance, end of year........ 2 1
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Build sustainable U.S. fisheries.. 2 2 1
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10.00 Total obligations............... 2 2 1
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
Unobligated balance available, start of year:
21.40 Uninvested balance.............. 1 2 3
21.41 U.S. Securities: Par value...... 2 1
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21.99 Total unobligated balance,
start of year............... 3 3 3
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 2 2 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 5 5 4
23.95 New obligations................... -2 -2 -1
Unobligated balance available, end of year:
24.40 Uninvested balance.............. 2 3 3
24.41 U.S. Securities: Par value...... 1
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24.99 Total unobligated balance, end
of year....................... 3 3 3
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.20 Appropriation (special fund,
definite)....................... 2 2 1
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1
73.10 New obligations................... 2 2 1
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -1 -3 -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 1 2 1
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 1
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 1 3 1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 2 2 1
90.00 Outlays........................... 1 3 1
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Fishing Vessel and Gear Damage Compensation Fund.--This program
compensates U.S. fishermen whose vessels and/or commercially uninsurable
fishing gear have been lost, damaged or destroyed by foreign or domestic
vessels in the Exclusive Economic Zone. The Fund is supported by a
surcharge imposed upon foreign fishing permit fees for access to the
Exclusive Economic Zone and is operated through the appropriation of
existing balances from prior year surcharges and interest earned. This
fund was established in 1980.
Fishermen's Contingency Fund.--This program provides compensation to
commercial fishermen for damages to or loss of fishing gear, including
loss of profits, related to oil and gas exploration, development, and
production on the Outer Continental Shelf. The fund is supported by
assessments to holders of leases, permits, easements, and rights of way
in areas of the Outer Continental Shelf. The fund was established in
1978.
Personnel Summary
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 5 5 5
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Coastal Zone Management Fund
Of amounts collected pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1456a, not to exceed
$7,800,000, for purposes set forth in 16 U.S.C. 1456a(b)(2).
Note.--A regular FY 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The FY 1996 amounts
included in this budget are based on levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 8 8 8
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.90 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Fund balance..... 11 9 5
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 5 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 16 13 9
23.95 New obligations................... -8 -8 -8
24.90 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Fund balance........... 9 5 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections (gross): Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 5 4 4
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance:
72.40 Appropriation................. 4
72.42 U.S. Securities: Unrealized
discounts................... -1
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72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... -1 4
73.10 New obligations................... 8 8 8
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -3 -12 -8
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 4
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 3 8 8
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 4
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 3 12 8
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -5 -4 -4
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... -3 8 4
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This fund was established by the Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization
Amendments of 1990 (CZARA). The fund consists of loan repayments from
the former Coastal Energy Impact Program. The proceeds are to be used to
cover Coastal Zone Management program administration expenses formerly
paid from the Operations, Research, and Facilities account. Any receipts
remaining are to be used for grants and demonstration projects as
authorized by Section 308 of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA).
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 3 3 3
25.2 Other services.................... 1 1 1
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 3 3 3
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 8 8 8
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Personnel Summary
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 51 51 51
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Damage Assessment and Restoration Revolving Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 13
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.90 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Fund balance..... 16 13
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... -4
22.20 Unobligated balance transferred... 1 1 2
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 13 14 2
23.95 New obligations................... -13
24.90 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Fund balance........... 13
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
61.00 Transferred to other accounts..... -8 -6 -6
62.00 Transferred from DOI.............. 3 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
63.00 Appropriation (total)........... -5 -2 -2
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections: Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 1 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... -4
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations................... 13
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -13
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 2 2
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 13
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 13
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -1 -2 -2
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. -5 -2 -2
90.00 Outlays........................... -1 11 -2
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The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 stipulated that sums recovered from
awards or settlements for natural resource damages to NOAA trust
resources shall be retained in a revolving trust account to permit NOAA
to carry out (1) oil and hazardous materials contingency planning and
response, (2) natural resource damage assessment, and (3) restoration or
replacement of injured or lost natural resources. For a comprehensive
description of the Prince William Sound Restoration Program, refer to
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Natural Resource Damage Assessment
account. The 1996 and 1997 estimates of budget authority transferred
from other accounts are preliminary and subject to change. NOAA will
utilize funds transferred to this account to respond to hazardous
materials spills in the coastal and marine environments, by conducting
damage assessments, providing scientific support during litigation, and
using recovered damages to restore injured resources.
Fishing Vessel Obligations Guarantees Program Account
For the cost of guaranteed loans, $250,000, as authorized by the
Merchant Marine Act of 1936, as amended: Provided, That such costs,
including the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as defined in
section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974: Provided further,
That none of the funds made available under this heading may be used to
guarantee loans for the purchase of any new or existing fishing vessel.
Note.--A regular FY 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The FY 1996 amounts
included in this budget are based on levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations (object class
33.0)........................... 1
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.42 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: U.S. Securities:
Unrealized discounts............ 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)......
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 1
23.95 New obligations................... -1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
70.00 Total new budget authority (gross)
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1 1 1
73.10 New obligations................... 1
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. 1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1 1 1
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 1
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... -1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 1 -1
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Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in
millions of dollars)
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Guaranteed loan levels supportable by subsidy
budget authority:
2150 Loan guarantee levels............. 25 25 25
--------- --------- ----------
2159 Total loan guarantee levels..... 25 25 25
Guaranteed loan subsidy (in percent):
2329 Weighted average subsidy rate..... 1.00 1.00 1.00
Guaranteed loan subsidy outlays:
2340 Subsidy outlays................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
2349 Total subsidy outlays........... 1
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This account was established in 1992 to cover the subsidy costs of
guaranteed loans obligated or committed subsequent to October 1, 1991,
as authorized by the Merchant Marine Act of 1936.
Fishing Vessel Obligations Guarantees--Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 2 4 2
22.00 New financing authority (gross)...
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 2 4 2
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 4 2
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New financing authority (gross), detail:
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections (gross): Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 1
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.92 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: U.S.
Securities: Unrealized discounts -1 -1 -1
73.10 New obligations...................
74.92 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Fund balance:
U.S. Securities: Unrealized
discounts....................... -1 -1 -1
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Outlays (gross), detail:
87.00 Total financing disbursements
(gross).........................
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Offsets:
Against gross financing authority and
financing disbursements:
88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -1
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Net financing authority and financing
disbursements:
89.00 Financing authority............... -1
90.00 Financing disbursements........... -2
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Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
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Position with respect to appropriations act
limitation on commitments:
2111 Limitation on guaranteed loans
made by private lenders.........
2131 Guaranteed loan commitments exempt
from limitation................. 75 36 25
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2150 Total guaranteed loan
commitments................... 75 36 25
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Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans
outstanding:
2210 Outstanding, start of year........ 49 54 73
2231 Disbursements of new guaranteed
loans........................... 32 25 25
2251 Repayments and prepayments........ -27 -6 -6
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2290 Outstanding, end of year........ 54 73 92
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Memorandum:
2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed
loans outstanding, end of year.. 54 73 92
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This account was established in fiscal year 1992 to cover the
financing of guaranteed loans obligated or committed subsequent to
October 1, 1991 as authorized by the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Funds
are not used for purposes which would contribute to the
overcapitalization of the fishing industry.
Federal Ship Financing Fund, Fishing Vessels Liquidating Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
00.02 Disbursements for loan guarantee
claims.......................... 3
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10.00 Total obligations............... 3
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 8 11 11
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 7
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 15 11 11
23.95 New obligations................... -3
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 11 11 11
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections (gross): Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 7
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations................... 3
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -3
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 3
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 3
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -7
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... -4
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Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
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Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans
outstanding:
2210 Outstanding, start of year........ 163 142 142
2251 Repayments and prepayments........ -20
2261 Adjustments: Terminations for
default that result in loans
receivable...................... -1
--------- --------- ----------
2290 Outstanding, end of year........ 142 142 142
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Memorandum:
2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed
loans outstanding, end of year.. 142 142 142
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Addendum:
Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed
loans that result in loans receivable:
2310 Outstanding, start of year...... 6 7 7
2331 Disbursements for guaranteed
loan claims................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
2390 Outstanding, end of year...... 7 7 7
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Premiums and fees collected under the Fishing Vessel Obligations
Guarantee program for loan commitments made prior to October 1, 1991 are
deposited in this fund for operations of this program, loans, and for
use in case of default. Proceeds from sale of collateral also are
deposited in the fund for defaults on loans committed prior to October
1, 1991 (46 U.S.C. 1272, 1273(f), and 1274).
Statement of Operations (in millions of dollars)
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0101 Revenue........................... 10 3
0102 Expense........................... -3
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
0109 Net income or loss (-)............ 10
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
0199 Net income or loss................ 10
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Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
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ASSETS:
1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with
Treasury........................ 7 12
1206 Non-Federal assets: Receivables,
net............................. 1 12
1701 Net value of assets related to
pre-1992 direct loans receivable
and acquired defaulted
guaranteed loans receivable:
Defaulted guaranteed loans,
gross........................... 19 6
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1999 Total assets.................... 27 30
LIABILITIES:
2104 Federal liabilities: Resources
payable to Treasury............. 27
2201 Non-Federal liabilities: Accounts
payable......................... 1 3
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
2999 Total liabilities............... 1 30
NET POSITION:
3100 Appropriated capital.............. 27
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
3999 Total net position.............. 27
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4999 Total liabilities and net position 28 30
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Marine Navigation Trust Fund
(Legislative proposal, not subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 46
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 46
23.95 New obligations................... -46
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.26 Appropriation (trust fund,
definite)....................... 46
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations................... 46
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -26
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 20
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 26
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 26
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 46
90.00 Outlays........................... 26
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Legislation will be proposed to finance a portion of NOAA's programs
from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) receipts. The HMTF
receipts are collected via a surcharge on the value of commercial cargo
shipped through U.S. waters, presently reside in the Army Corps of
Engineers account. Funds will be used to reduce appropriations for
marine navigation safety activities.
PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Salaries and Expenses
For necessary expenses of the Patent and Trademark Office, including
defense of suits instituted against the Commissioner of Patents and
Trademarks; $115,000,000, to remain available until expended, to be
derived from deposits in the Patent and Trademark Office Fee Surcharge
Fund: Provided, That the amounts made available under the Fund shall not
exceed amounts deposited; and such fees as shall be collected pursuant
to 15 U.S.C. 1113 and 35 U.S.C. 41 and 376, shall remain available until
expended.
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based on the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)
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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............ 60 84 113
Receipts:
02.01 Patent and Trademark surcharges... 107 111 115
--------- --------- ----------
04.00 Total: Balances and collections... 167 195 228
Appropriation:
05.01 Salaries and expenses............. -83 -82 -115
07.99 Total balance, end of year........ 84 113 113
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
00.01 Patent process.................. 67 67 97
00.02 Information dissemination....... 9 9 11
00.03 Executive direction and
administration................ 6 6 7
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Total direct program.......... 82 82 115
Reimbursable program:
01.01 Patent process.................. 377 456 456
01.02 Trademark process............... 49 67 59
01.03 Information dissemination....... 49 50 53
01.04 Executive direction and
administration................ 32 34 34
--------- --------- ----------
01.91 Total reimbursable program.... 507 607 602
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 589 689 717
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 38 75
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 622 614 717
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 4
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 664 689 717
23.95 New obligations................... -589 -689 -717
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 75
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.20 Appropriation (special fund,
definite)..................... 83 82 115
40.75 Reduction pursuant to P.L. 103-
317........................... -1
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 82 82 115
Permanent:
Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 542 532 602
68.75 Reduction pursuant to P.L.
103-317..................... -2
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)................... 540 532 602
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 622 614 717
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 137 195 300
73.10 New obligations................... 589 689 717
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -528 -584 -642
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -4
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 195 300 375
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 82 23 32
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 75 57
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 446 486 507
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 46
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 528 584 642
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -540 -532 -602
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 82 82 115
90.00 Outlays........................... -12 52 40
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Prior to the enactment of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of
1990, a portion of Office operating costs were recovered through user
fee revenues. This Act directed a significant increase in user fees to
the point where the Office is now fully fee funded. Legislation to
reauthorize PTO programs in 1997 will be proposed.
Fees in 1996 are estimated to be $643.146 million of which $28.676
million will be held in reserve in the Patent Surcharge Fund and
$716.723 million in fees are estimated to be collected in 1997.
An Information Technology Plan provides for the automation of the
majority of the functions and operations of the Office in the 1990's.
The 1997 funds provide for the continued implementation of the Automated
Patent and the Automated Trademark Systems. Automation resources are
distributed
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among Patent Process, Trademark Process, and Information Dissemination
and Technology budget activities.
Patent process.--This activity includes all functions in the patent
examination pipeline. It provides for the pre-examination processing of
patent applications, including applications filed under the Patent
Cooperation Treaty, examination of applications to determine inventor
entitlements to a patent for the claimed invention, post-examination
processing including patent printing and quasi-judicial review in appeal
and interference proceedings. In addition to these duties, the
classification, documentation and search systems, and the maintenance of
a scientific and technical library are integral parts of application
processing.
The 1997 increases support (1) rising workloads in pre-examination,
Patent Cooperation Treaty, examination, and post-examination processing,
as well as Pre-Grant Publication functions; (2) a major and ongoing
reengineering of the entire patent process, enhanced legal training,
further improvements to an advanced hardware-software biotechnology
sequence search system, and the continuation of a complete revision of
the patent classification program; (3) the Patent Application Locating
and Monitoring system enhancements and system upgrade activities, to
support increasing search requirements by customers, to develop and
implement electronic capability for publishing patent applications, and
then build upon this developmental process for Patent Application
Management system implementation.
Key patent application workload and performance data (excluding
design patent applications) are:
1994 actual 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
Applications in Office (start of year).......... 281,517 299,294 341,823 350,669
Applications received........................... 186,123 221,304 \1\ 191,000 212,000
Application disposals by examiners.............. -172,281 -173,129 -184,600 -172,900
Change in printing inventory.................... 3,935 -5,646 2,446 -4,830
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Total applications in Office (end of year)...... 299,294 341,823 350,669 384,939
Patent grants printed........................... 102,130 102,579 109,200 109,400
Total pendency in Office, all applications (in
months)..................................... 19.0 19.2 \1\ 20.3 21.4
\1\ Performance measures have been updated to reflect current estimates.
Trademark process.--This activity provides for the examination of
applications to determine whether the statutory criteria for the Federal
registration of the trademark or service mark have been met. When the
criteria are met, a registration is printed and issued to the applicant.
Examination also includes inter partes proceedings involving
oppositions, cancellations, and interferences.
The 1997 funding allows for pendency efforts in trademark
examination and anticipates a continued increase in the receipt of
applications. The PTO plans to improve the performance of the current
Trademark search system by expanding the systems ability to support a
greater number of concurrent users; the PTO plans to develop a
transition plan from the Trademark Application Management system to
Trademark Information System.
Key trademark application workload and performance data are:
1994 actual 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
Applications in Office (start of year).......... 212,713 256,769 \1\ 320,250 353,700
Applications received (includes amendments and
combined classes)........................... 155,376 175,307 190,000 209,000
Disposals by examiners.......................... 138,562 165,089 199,300 234,800
Change in printing inventory.................... 27,242 53,263 42,750 43,700
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Total applications in Office--end of year....... 265,769 320,250 353,700 371,600
Trademark registrations printed................. 68,853 75,372 101,300 125,400
Pending time to first action (in months)........ 5.2 5.3 3.0 4.0
Pending time to registration/abandonment (in
months)..................................... 16.3 16.7 13.9 16.7
\1\ Performance measure has been updated to reflect current
estimate.
Information dissemination and technology.--Materials and services
which assist in the examination of patent and trademark applications and
in the transfer of technological information are provided in this
activity and include maintenance of the public search rooms; copies of
patents, trademark registrations, and official documents; assignment of
patent and trademark rights.
The 1997 increases provide funds for a process which will make it
possible to publish patent applications eighteen months after the
effective filing date and to align resources to meet the increased
volumes of work in the Patent and Trademark Search Rooms. The 1997 funds
provide general infrastructure support for the PTO computer rooms and
operations, network facilities, communications equipment and system
software in the information technology evolution whereby PTO's
environment permits some electronic transactions.
Executive direction and administration.--Management and
administration of the Office functions are supported in this activity.
Funds in 1996 will provide for the executive leadership of the Office;
for the provision of legal services, including litigation and the
registration of patent attorneys and agents; for the development and
implementation of intellectual property policies and proposals in the
U.S. and abroad; and for the provision of administrative, personnel,
financial, and planning services throughout the Office.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 32 32 45
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1 1 1
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 3 3 4
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11.9 Total personnel compensation 36 36 50
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 7 7 11
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 6 6 9
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 1 1 2
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 5 5 6
25.2 Other services.................. 20 20 29
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 1 1 1
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 1 1 3
31.0 Equipment....................... 4 4 4
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 81 81 115
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 505 605 600
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 3 3 2
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99.9 Total obligations............... 589 689 717
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Personnel Summary
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Direct:
Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 651 640 893
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 42 45 48
Reimbursable:
Total compensable workyears:
2001 Full-time equivalent employment. 4,352 4,597 4,687
2005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 281 283 283
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TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Salaries and Expenses
For necessary expenses for the Under Secretary for Technology/Office
of Technology Policy, $9,531,000, of which not to exceed $2,500,000
shall remain available until September 30, 1998.
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based on the
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levels provided in three continuing resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-
92, and P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 13-1100-0-1-376 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct program.................... 8 5 10
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 6 6
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10.00 Total obligations............... 8 11 16
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 8 11 16
23.95 New obligations................... -8 -11 -16
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 10 5 10
40.35 Appropriation rescinded......... -2
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 8 5 10
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 6 6
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 8 11 16
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 3 3 2
73.10 New obligations................... 8 11 16
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -8 -12 -14
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 3 2 4
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 5 3 6
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 3 3 2
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 6 6
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 8 12 14
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -6 -6
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 8 5 10
90.00 Outlays........................... 8 6 8
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Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays
[In millions of dollars]
1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority.................. 8 5 10
Outlays........................... 8 6 8
Adjustment to 1996 continuing
resolution levels:
Budget Authority.................. 5
Outlays........................... 3 1
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Total:
Budget Authority.................. 8 10 10
Outlays........................... 8 9 9
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The Technology Administration (TA) is the focal point for civilian
technology and competitiveness issues within the Administration. TA is
the only agency within the Federal Government with the sole mission to
work in partnership with the private sector to improve U.S. industrial
competitiveness and to exercise leadership as the private sector's
advocate.
The Under Secretary for Technology oversees three agencies within
TA: the Office of Technology Policy (OTP), The National Institute of
Standards and Technology, and the National Technical Information
Service.
The Under Secretary and OTP are responsible for articulating,
communicating and demonstrating that technology development, deployment
and commercialization are inextricably linked to new jobs, new markets
and economic growth, and that the Government must be a positive force in
the equation.
The Under Secretary fulfills this role by chairing the high-level
coordinating committee overseeing the Partnership for a New Generation
of Vehicles Initiative (PNGV), a unique, Government-wide, ten-year
partnership between the Federal Government and the big three automakers.
This partnership seeks to develop technologies for a next generation
vehicle with dramatically increased fuel efficiency and significantly
reduced emissions.
The Under Secretary also chairs the Civilian Industrial Technology
Committee (CIT) within the President's National Science and Technology
Council. The CIT pursues industry defined and led activities relating to
research and development in the areas of materials, construction and
building, manufacturing infrastructure, electronics and automotive
technologies.
The Under Secretary leads the Administration's efforts to follow up
on recommendations made by the State Federal Task Force. The focus of
this effort will be to improve coordination of state and Federal
manufacturing extension efforts, as well as coordinate other Government-
wide efforts.
OTP administers the National Medal of Technology, a Presidential
award program that celebrates America's spirit of innovation and
recognizes excellence in technological innovation and commercialization.
Winners have made significant contributions to American competitiveness,
job creation, economic prosperity and a higher standard of living.
In addition, in international policy, the Asian Technology Program
works to increase industry access to foreign science and technology as
well as negotiating international science and technology agreements. OTP
will continue to represent the U.S. position on the Investment and
Industrial Science and Technology Working Group of the Asian Pacific
Economic Cooperation as well as continuing to monitor and negotiate
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the U.S. Government's
international science and technology agreements. OTP provides
substantial technical support and expertise to the U.S. in negotiations
on IPR.
OTP works in cooperation with its customers--business and industry--
to promote technology development and commercialization by hosting
roundtables and conferences to determine best practices, evaluate the
effectiveness of Government-industry partnerships, and by incorporating
the results of this research into Federal policy recommendations and
annual reports to Congress.
The Office of Space Commerce provides advice and counsel for
promoting economic conditions that foster commercial space development
and provides assistance in coordinating the Department's activities
related to the commercial space industry, ecouraging private sector
investment in space.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Direct obligations:
11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-
time permanent................ 3 3 3
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 1 3
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 1 1 1
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 7 4 9
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 6 6
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 8 11 16
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Personnel Summary
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 61 48 39
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NATIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICE
Federal Funds
Intragovernmental funds:
NTIS Revolving Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 13-4295-0-3-376 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct program.................... 6
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 49 77 80
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10.00 Total obligations............... 55 77 80
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 1 3 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 57 77 80
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 58 80 81
23.95 New obligations................... -55 -77 -80
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 3 1 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 8
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 49 77 80
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 57 77 80
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 34 39 34
73.10 New obligations................... 55 77 80
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -50 -84 -80
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 39 34 34
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 1
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 7
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 49 77 80
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 50 84 80
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -24 -38 -39
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -25 -39 -41
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -49 -77 -80
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 8
90.00 Outlays........................... 1 7
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The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) a component of the
Technology Administration, operates this revolving fund for the payment
of all expenses incurred in performing the activities of the NTIS, which
include the acquisition and public sale of domestic and foreign
federally funded research, development, and engineering reports and
associated business information.
Statement of Operations (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 13-4295-0-3-376 1994 actual 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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0101 Revenue........................... 32 37 42 47
0102 Expense........................... -32 -37 -42 -47
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0109 Net income or loss (-)............
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Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 13-4295-0-3-376 1994 actual 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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ASSETS:
Federal assets:
1101 Fund balances with Treasury..... 36 42 37 37
Investments in US securities:
1106 Receivables, net.............. 2 1 1 1
1206 Non-Federal assets: Receivables,
net............................. 1 1 1 1
Other Federal assets:
1801 Cash and other monetary assets.. 8
1802 Inventories and related
properties.................... 1 2 2 2
1803 Property, plant and equipment,
net........................... 1 13 20 20
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1999 Total assets.................... 49 59 61 61
LIABILITIES:
2101 Federal liabilities: Accounts
payable......................... 14 27 30 29
Non-Federal liabilities:
2201 Accounts payable................ 2 5 5 6
2207 Other........................... 20 6 12 12
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2999 Total liabilities............... 36 38 47 47
NET POSITION:
3100 Appropriated capital.............. 8
3300 Cumulative results of operations.. 14 13 14 14
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
3999 Total net position.............. 14 21 14 14
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
4999 Total liabilities and net position 50 59 61 61
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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Direct obligations:
25.2 Other services.................. 5
31.0 Equipment....................... 1
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 6
Reimbursable obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 13 12 14
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 14 12 14
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 3 3 3
22.0 Transportation of things........ 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 1 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 2 2 3
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 2 2 4
25.2 Other services.................. 18 38 43
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 5 11 8
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 2 2 1
31.0 Equipment....................... 1 5 2
99.0 Subtotal, reimbursable obligations 49 77 80
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99.9 Total obligations............... 55 77 80
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Personnel Summary
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Identification code 13-4295-0-3-376 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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Total compensable workyears:
2001 Full-time equivalent employment... 385 406 426
2005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 8 8 8
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Scientific and Technical Research and Services
For necessary expenses of the National Institute of Standards and
Technology, $270,744,000, to remain available until expended, of which
not to exceed $1,625,000 may be transferred to the ``Working Capital
Fund''. (15 U.S.C. 272, 273, 278b-e, 278h, 290b-f, 1151-57, 1454(d),
1454(e), 1501, 1512; 40 U.S.C. 759(f); 42 U.S.C. 4913(1)(B), 6962(e).)
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based on the
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levels provided in three continuing resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-
92, and P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 13-0500-0-1-376 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Operating expenses:
Measurement and engineering
research and standards:
00.01 Electronics and electrical
engineering................. 31 35 38
00.02 Manufacturing engineering..... 16 20 19
00.03 Chemical science and
technology.................. 29 31 32
00.04 Physics....................... 26 27 28
00.05 Materials science and
engineering................. 44 53 51
00.06 Building and fire research.... 15 13 13
00.07 Computer science and applied
mathematics................. 40 43 43
00.08 Technology assistance......... 14 15 15
00.09 National quality program...... 3 3
00.10 Research support activities... 30 30 29
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00.91 Total operating expenses...... 245 270 271
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 245 270 271
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 12 11
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 243 258 269
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 256 270 270
23.95 New obligations................... -245 -270 -271
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 11
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 265 259 271
40.35 Appropriation rescinded........... -18
41.00 Transferred to other accounts..... -4 -1 -2
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)........... 243 258 269
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 243 258 269
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 63 60 67
73.10 New obligations................... 245 270 271
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -248 -262 -269
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1 -1 -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 60 67 68
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 192 199 207
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 56 63 62
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 248 262 269
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 243 258 269
90.00 Outlays........................... 248 262 269
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is
responsible for the measurement foundation which supports U.S. industry,
government, and scientific establishments. NIST's intramural research
program is funded by the Scientific and technical research and services
appropriation.
Measurement and engineering research and standards.--
Electronics and electrical engineering.--This includes
infrastructure research efforts to support the fundamental
electronic technologies of semiconductors, magnetics, and
superconductors; information and communications technologies, such
as fiber optics, photonics, microwaves, and video; electrical power
systems; the advanced manufacturing of electronics products;
electronic measurement instrumentation; and provision of the
physical standards for electricity.
Manufacturing engineering.--This encompasses research in high
precision dimensional measurement and precision engineering;
robotics and intelligent machines; manufacturing data description,
data administration, and information processing; and advanced
sensors for manufacturing processes.
Chemical science and technology.--This covers fundamental
investigations of measurement-based phenomena related to the
composition and behavior of chemical and biochemical systems. This
research includes developing and improving measurement capability
and quantitative understanding of the underlying physical principles
of measurement science.
Physics.--This includes investigation of the structure and
dynamics of atoms, molecules, and micro- or nanoscale structures and
the development of high performance sensors, instrumentation,
measurement methods, and standards for time, frequency, and optical
and ionizing radiation.
Materials science and engineering.--This covers research in
materials characterization, nondestructive evaluation, metallurgy,
polymers, and ceramics and addresses the measurement, standards and
technological issues required to stimulate the more effective
production and use of materials.
Building and fire research.--This includes research and
development of technologies to predict, measure, and test the
performance of construction materials, components, systems, and
practices, and to investigate the scientific principles that govern
the phenomena of fire initiation, propagation, and suppression.
Computer science and applied mathematics.--This includes
development and demonstration of evaluation techniques, testing
methods, and standards to enable usable, reliable, and interoperable
computer and telecommunications systems; and provides leadership and
collaborative research in the application and use of mathematics,
statistics and computer science, and support of computing and
telecommunications services.
Technology assistance.--This area provides a central source of
information and assistance for U.S. industry, academia, and
government regarding national and international standardization
certification, and conformity assessment activities and provides, on
a reimbursable basis, centralized access to critically needed
services, including Standard Reference Materials, Standard Reference
Data, calibration and legal metrology services, and laboratory
accreditation programs.
National Quality Program.--This extends U.S. competitiveness
through quality technology development, information transfer, and
administration of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
Research support activities.--This area groups centrally managed
activities which provide support to all other NIST programs. This
support includes competence development in NIST mission-oriented
areas of research, high caliber postdoctoral scientists and
engineers, and computing support for research programs.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 13-0500-0-1-376 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent............. 104 114 119
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 9 9 9
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 3 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 116 126 131
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 22 24 26
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 5 5 5
22.0 Transportation of things.......... 1 1 1
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 1 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 9 10 10
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 1 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 2 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 24 25 24
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25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 10 11 11
25.5 Research and development contracts 1 4 3
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 3 3 3
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 17 25 20
31.0 Equipment......................... 21 21 21
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 12 12 12
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 245 270 271
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Personnel Summary
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Identification code 13-0500-0-1-376 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment... 2,043 2,122 2,132
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 15 15 15
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Industrial Technology Services
For necessary expenses of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership
and the Advanced Technology Program of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology, $450,000,000, to remain available until
expended, of which not to exceed $1,325,000 may be transferred to the
``Working Capital Fund'': Provided, That notwithstanding the time
limitations imposed by 15 U.S.C. 278k(c) (1) and (5) on the duration of
Federal financial assistance that may be awarded by the Secretary of
Commerce to Regional Centers for the Transfer of Manufacturing
Technology (``Centers''), such Federal financial assistance for a Center
may continue beyond six years and may be renewed for additional periods,
not to exceed three years each, at a rate not to exceed one-third of the
Center's total annual costs, subject before any such renewal to a
positive evaluation of the Center and to a finding by the Secretary that
continuation of Federal funding to that Center is in the best interest
of the Regional Centers for the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology
Program. (15 U.S.C. 278k, 278l, 278n.)
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based on the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Identification code 13-0525-0-1-376 1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Extramural programs:
00.01 Advanced technology program..... 372 391 344
00.02 Manufacturing extension
partnership................... 40 116 105
00.03 National quality program........ 4
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10.00 Total obligations............. 416 507 449
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 170 172
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 417 335 449
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 588 507 449
23.95 New obligations................... -416 -507 -449
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 172
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 525 336 450
40.35 Appropriation rescinded........... -107
41.00 Transferred to other accounts..... -1 -1 -1
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)........... 417 335 449
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 417 335 449
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 104 371 642
73.10 New obligations................... 416 507 449
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -149 -236 -305
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 371 642 786
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 69 34 45
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 80 202 260
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 149 236 305
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 417 335 449
90.00 Outlays........................... 149 236 305
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Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays
[In millions of dollars]
1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority.................. 417 335 449
Outlays........................... 149 236 305
Adjustment to 1996 continuing
resolution levels:
Budget Authority.................. 65
Outlays........................... 7 16
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Total:
Budget Authority.................. 417 400 449
Outlays........................... 149 243 321
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This appropriation supports the extension of technology to American
industry and fosters the development of broad-based high-risk technology
by industry.
Extramural programs.
Advanced technology program.--The ATP is the focus of a national
effort to help accelerate the commercialization of broad-based, high
risk technologies with significant commercial potential. The ATP is
a merit-based, rigorously competitive, cost-shared partnership
program which provides assistance to U.S. businesses and joint R&D
ventures to help them improve their competitive position. The
program resources will be used for general and focused technology
areas chosen in cooperation with industry and having significant
potential for stimulating U.S. economic growth.
Manufacturing extension partnership.--The MEP program emphasizes
NIST's role in transferring developed technologies to small- and
medium-sized business through Government-industry partnerships and
extension services and by improving the competitiveness of existing
American business.
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Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent............. 22 21 22
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 23 22 23
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 4 4 4
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 1 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 3 3 4
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 2 2
25.2 Other services.................... 9 6 6
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 9 8 8
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 3 3 3
31.0 Equipment......................... 3 3 3
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 358 455 395
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 3
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99.9 Total obligations............... 416 507 449
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Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment... 327 293 293
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 2 2 2
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Construction of Research Facilities
For construction of new research facilities, including architectural
and engineering design, and for renovation of existing facilities, not
otherwise provided for the National Institute of Standards and
Technology, as authorized by 15 U.S.C. 278c-278e, $105,240,000, to
remain available until expended.
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based on the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 74 79 105
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 134 94
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 35 -15 105
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 169 79 105
23.95 New obligations................... -74 -79 -105
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 94
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 65 60 105
40.35 Appropriation rescinded........... -30 -49
40.36 Unobligated balance rescinded..... -26
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43.00 Appropriation (total)........... 35 -15 105
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 35 -15 105
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 21 74 122
73.10 New obligations................... 74 79 105
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -20 -31 -48
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 74 122 179
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 6 13
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 14 31 35
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 20 31 48
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 35 -15 105
90.00 Outlays........................... 20 31 48
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\1\ 1996 level assumes a $75 million rescission pursuant to funding
levels specified in P.L. 104-99. $49 million of the rescission is applied
against $60 million in new budget authority and $26 million is applied
against available balances.
This appropriation will support the construction of a new advanced
technology laboratory and renovation of NIST's current buildings and
laboratories to comply with more stringent science and engineering
requirements.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 1 1 1
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 3 3
25.2 Other services.................... 72 11 89
32.0 Land and structures............... 1 64 11
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 74 79 105
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 19 16 16
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Intragovernmental funds:
Working Capital Fund
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Obligations by program activity:
Measurement and engineering research and
standards:
00.01 Electronics and electrical
engineering................... 14 13 13
00.02 Manufacturing engineering....... 10 9 9
00.03 Chemical science and technology. 13 16 16
00.04 Physics......................... 13 12 12
00.05 Materials science and
engineering................... 12 9 7
00.06 Building and fire research...... 11 11 11
00.07 Computer science and applied
mathematics................... 13 13 13
00.08 Technology assistance........... 19 20 20
00.09 National quality program........ 2 2 2
00.10 Research support activities..... 18 7 7
00.11 Advanced technology program..... 4 3 1
00.12 Manufacturing extension
partnership................... 36 5
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10.00 Total obligations............. 165 120 111
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 84 60 60
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 141 120 111
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 225 180 171
23.95 New obligations................... -165 -120 -111
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 60 60 60
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 5 2 3
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 5 2 3
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 136 118 108
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 141 120 111
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 124 128 89
73.10 New obligations................... 165 120 111
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -161 -159 -148
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 128 89 52
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 2 1 2
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 2 1 1
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 136 118 108
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 21 39 37
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 161 159 148
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -100 -91 -83
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -36 -27 -25
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88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -136 -118 -108
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 5 2 3
90.00 Outlays........................... 25 41 40
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The Working capital fund finances research and technical services
performed for other government agencies and the
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public. These activities are funded through advances and reimbursements.
The Working capital fund also finances the acquisition of equipment and
finances the acquisition of standard reference materials and storeroom
inventories until issued or sold.
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Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent............. 42 45 46
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 3 4 4
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 46 50 51
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 9 10 10
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 2 2 2
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 4 4 4
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 3
25.2 Other services.................... 21 13 10
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 6 6 4
25.5 Research and development contracts 9 8 6
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 1 1 1
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 12 7 5
31.0 Equipment......................... 12 10 10
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 39 7 6
99.0 Subtotal, reimbursable obligations 165 119 109
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 2
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99.9 Total obligations............... 165 120 111
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Personnel Summary
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Total compensable workyears:
2001 Full-time equivalent employment... 854 889 882
2005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 6 9 6
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NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
Federal Funds
General and special funds:
Salaries and Expenses
For necessary expenses of the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration, $18,478,000, to remain available until
expended: Provided, That the Secretary of Commerce shall charge Federal
agencies for costs incurred in spectrum management, analysis, and
operations, and related services and such fees shall be retained and
used as offsetting collections for costs of such spectrum services, to
remain available until expended: Provided further, That the Secretary is
authorized to retain and use as offsetting collections funds transferred
or previously transferred from other Government agencies for all costs
incurred in telecommunications research, engineering, and related
activities by the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences of the NTIA,
which fees shall remain available until expended for the costs of such
functions. (15 U.S.C. 1512, 1532; 47 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 305, 606, 701 et
seq., 721, and 744.)
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account has not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based on the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:
Domestic and international
policies:
00.01 Domestic policies............. 2 2 2
00.02 International policies........ 2 2 3
Spectrum management:
00.05 Spectrum plans and policies... 3 2 2
00.06 Spectrum management, analysis
and operations.............. 9 8 8
Telecommunication sciences
research:
00.10 Spectrum research and analysis 2 2 2
00.11 Systems and networks research
and analysis................ 2 2 1
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Total direct program.......... 20 18 18
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 7 9 9
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10.00 Total obligations............... 27 27 27
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 28 26 27
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 28 27 27
23.95 New obligations................... -27 -27 -27
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:
40.00 Appropriation................... 21 17 18
Permanent:
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 7 9 9
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 28 26 27
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 9 12 6
73.10 New obligations................... 27 27 27
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -24 -32 -29
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 12 6 5
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 17 14 14
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 9 6
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 7 9 9
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 24 32 29
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:
88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -7 -9 -9
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 21 17 18
90.00 Outlays........................... 17 23 20
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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA) is the principal executive branch adviser to the President on
domestic and international communications policy. Additionally, it
manages the Federal Government's use of the radio frequency spectrum and
performs extensive research in telecommunications sciences.
Domestic and international policies.--
Domestic policies.--In 1997, NTIA will continue to develop and
advocate policies to improve and expand domestic telecommunications
services and markets. NTIA will also participate in relevant
Congressional action, interagency and FCC proceedings to advocate
greater competition in service markets in order to provide lower
prices and better services to consumers. NTIA will focus on
developing events in the domestic common carrier industry, including
formulation of policies to preserve and advance universal telephone
service and to protect the privacy interests of users.
International policies.--In 1997, NTIA will continue to develop
and advocate policies for the advancement of U.S. interests in the
international telecommunications regulatory and policy areas. NTIA
will place particular emphasis on the U.S. preparatory process for
the ITU's 1998 Plenipotentiary Conference. NTIA will continue its
advocacy of U.S. interests in other international and regional fora
affecting telecommunications standards, infrastructure development
and market access. NTIA also will represent execu
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tive branch concerns related to international telecommunications
regulation before the FCC. In coordination with the Department of
State and the FCC, the agency will continue to discharge statutory
responsibilities for oversight of the Communications Satellite
Corporation (COMSAT) in its role as U.S. Signatory to INTELSAT and
INMARSAT as these two organizations consider options for
restructuring.
Spectrum Management.--
Spectrum plans and policies.--In 1997, NTIA will continue to
manage and resolve problems associated with the government's
spectrum. In coordination with the FCC, NTIA will conduct long-range
strategic and federal private sector planning; prepare for,
participate in, and implement results of regional, national, and
international conferences on spectrum use and allocation; and
identify solutions to deficiencies in the emergency communications
planning process in support of the National Communication System
(NCS). NTIA will maintain the openness program that allows the
private sector to obtain information on the Federal Government's
spectrum use, comment on spectrum sharing issues, and provide
information on innovative radio communications developments.
Spectrum management, analysis and operations.--In 1997, NTIA
will continue to authorize frequency assignments, review and certify
spectrum for proposed Federal radio communications systems, conduct
frequency band studies, and operate automated data facilities to
support these operations. NTIA will continue designing an automated
Federal spectrum management system to improve the process of
authorizing Federal frequency usage.
Telecommunication Sciences Research.--
Spectrum research and analysis.--In 1997, NTIA will resolve
certain frequency management problems by measuring environmental
radio signals. The agency will study and characterize the
propagation of radio waves in outdoor, man-made environments for
personal communications services (PCS); and study/characterize the
transmission channel for within-building, wireless local area
networks.
Systems and networks research and analysis.--In 1997, NTIA will
prepare and coordinate proposed domestic and international
telecommunications standards, develop and demonstrate user-friendly
ways to access the performance of industry and Government
telecommunications networks, evaluate future technologies that may
facilitate competition in the U.S. telecommunications industry,
promote international trade opportunities for U.S.
telecommunications firms and improve the cost effectiveness of
Government telecommunications use.
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Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 10 10 9
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 11 10 9
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 2 2 2
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 1 2 2
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 1
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 2 2 3
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 18 16 16
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 5 7 7
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 4 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 27 27 27
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Direct:
Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 207 190 187
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 1 2 2
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 65 66 65
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Public Broadcasting Facilities, Planning and Construction
For grants authorized by section 392 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, $8,000,000, to remain available until expended as
authorized by section 391 of said Act, of which not to exceed $2,200,000
shall be available for program administration as authorized by section
391: Provided, That notwithstanding section 391, prior year unobligated
balances may be made available for grants for projects for which
applications have been submitted and approved during any fiscal year.
(47 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 305, 391, 392, 606, 721.)
Endowment for Children's Educational Television
For expenses necessary to carry out the National Endowment for
Children's Educational Television Act of 1990, title II of Public Law
101-437, including costs for contracts, grants, and administrative
expenses, $2,497,000 to remain available until expended.
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for these accounts has not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based on the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Public broadcasting facilities.... 26 14 6
00.02 Childrens' educational television. 2 2
00.03 Program management................ 3 3 2
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10.00 Total obligations............... 31 17 10
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 2 2
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 32 15 10
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 34 17 10
23.95 New obligations................... -31 -17 -10
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 2
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Appropriation:
40.00 Appropriation................... 29 15 8
40.00 Appropriation................... 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)........... 31 15 10
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 32 15 10
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 45 49 36
73.10 New obligations................... 31 17 10
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -27 -31 -23
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 49 36 23
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 4 2 1
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 23 29 22
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 27 31 23
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 32 15 10
90.00 Outlays........................... 27 31 23
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The public broadcasting facilities program awards grants to
noncommercial entities for the planning and construction
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of broadcasting facilities throughout the U.S. and its territories. PBFP
has three major responsibilities: (1) to extend public broadcasting
services to as much of the population as possible; (2) to improve the
facilities at public broadcasting stations; (3) to increase public
broadcasting services and facilities available to, operated by, and
owned by minorities and women.
The National Endowment for Children's Educational Television
(NECET), a grant program established by Title II of the Children's
Television Act of 1990, awards grants to support the creation and
production of television programming specifically directed toward the
development of ``fundamental intellectual skills'' in children. In doing
this, the Endowment's efforts are intended to supplement the children's
educational programming funded by other government entities and the
private sector. Administration of the NECET is to be overseen by a ten-
member Advisory Council on Children's Educational Television, appointed
by the Secretary.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 1 1 1
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 1 1 1
Grants, subsidies, and contributions:
41.0 Grants--Public facilities....... 26 15 6
41.0 Grants--Childrens' TV........... 2 2
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 31 17 10
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 14 14 13
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Information Infrastructure Grants
For grants authorized by section 392 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, $59,000,000, to remain available until expended as
authorized by section 391 of said Act, of which not to exceed $3,000,000
shall be available for program administration and other support
activities as authorized by section 391: Provided, That of the funds
appropriated herein, not to exceed 5 percent may be available for
telecommunications research activities for projects related directly to
the development of a national information infrastructure: Provided
further, That notwithstanding section 392(a) and 392(c), these funds may
be used for the planning and construction of telecommunications networks
for the provision of educational, cultural, health care, public
information, public safety or other social services. (47 U.S.C. 391,
392.)
Note.--A regular 1996 appropriation for this account had not been
enacted at the time this budget was prepared. The 1996 amounts included
in this budget are based on the levels provided in three continuing
resolutions: P.L. 104-91, P.L. 104-92, and P.L. 104-99.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
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Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Grants............................ 56 21 56
00.02 Program management................ 5 5 3
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10.00 Total obligations............... 61 26 59
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 24 5
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 42 21 59
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 66 26 59
23.95 New obligations................... -61 -26 -59
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 5
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 64 21 59
40.35 Appropriation rescinded........... -19
41.00 .................................. -3
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)........... 42 21 59
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 42 21 59
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 51 46
73.10 New obligations................... 61 26 59
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -11 -31 -31
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 51 46 74
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 11 1 4
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 30 27
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 11 31 31
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 42 21 59
90.00 Outlays........................... 11 31 31
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Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays
[In millions of dollars]
1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority.................. 42 21 59
Outlays........................... 11 31 31
Adjustment to 1996 continuing
resolution levels:
Budget Authority.................. 32
Outlays........................... 2 15
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Total:
Budget Authority.................. 42 53 59
Outlays........................... 11 33 46
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The Information Infrastructure Grants program (Telecommunications
and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program) will facilitate the
development of the national telecommunications and information
infrastructure by promoting the widespread availability of advanced
telecommunications technologies to enhance the delivery of social
services, such as education and health care; and support the formation
of a nationwide, multimedia, high-speed, interactive infrastructure of
varied information technologies. The program will provide clear and
visible demonstrations to Americans at the local level of the advantages
that can accrue in their daily lives as a result of having access to a
modern, interactive information infrastructure.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 2 2 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 1 1
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 1 1 1
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 56 21 56
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 61 26 59
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 26 30 29
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GENERAL FUND RECEIPT ACCOUNTS
(in millions of dollars)
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1995 actual 1996 est. 1997 est.
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Offsetting receipts from the public:
13-225200 Fees for maps and charts,
public, NOAA, Commerce.............. 15 15 15
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General Fund Offsetting receipts from
the public............................. 15 15 15
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GENERAL PROVISIONS--DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Sec. 201. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used
to support the hurricane reconnaissance aircraft and activities that are
under the control of the United States Air Force or the United States
Air Force Reserve.
Sec. 202. Not to exceed 5 percent of any appropriation made
available for the current fiscal year for the Department of Commerce in
this Act may be transferred between such appropriations, but no such
appropriation shall be increased by more than 10 percent by any such
transfers: Provided, That any transfer pursuant to this section shall be
treated as a reprogramming of funds under section 603 of this Act and
shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in
compliance with the procedures set forth in that section.
Sec. 203. Any costs incurred by a Department or agency funded under
this title resulting from personnel actions taken in response to funding
reductions included in this title shall be absorbed within the total
budgetary resources available to such Department or agency: Provided,
That the authority to transfer funds between appropriations accounts as
may be necessary to carry out this provision is provided in addition to
authorities included elsewhere in this Act: Provided further, That use
of funds to carry out this section shall be treated as a reprogramming
of funds under section 603 of this Act and shall not be available for
obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set
forth in that section.
TITLE VI--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 601. The expenditure of any appropriation under this Act for
any consulting service through procurement contract, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 3109, shall be limited to those contracts where such expenditures
are a matter of public record and available for public inspection,
except where otherwise provided under existing law, or under existing
Executive order issued pursuant to existing law.
Sec. 602. If any provision of this Act or the application of such
provision to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, the
remainder of the Act and the application of each provision to persons or
circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid shall not
be affected thereby.
Sec. 603. (a) None of the funds provided under this Act or provided
from any accounts in the Treasury of the United States derived by the
collection of fees available to the agencies funded by this Act shall be
available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds
which: (1) creates new programs; (2) eliminates a program, project, or
activity; (3) increases funds or personnel by any means for any project
or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted; (4)
relocates an office or employees; (5) reorganizes offices, programs, or
activities; or (6) contracts out or privatizes any functions, or
activities presently performed by Federal employees; unless the
Appropriations Committees of both Houses of Congress are notified
fifteen days in advance of such reprogramming of funds.
(b) None of the funds provided under this Act or provided from any
accounts in the Treasury of the United States derived by the collection
of fees available to the agencies funded by this Act shall be available
for obligation or expenditure for activities, programs, or projects
through a reprogramming of funds in excess of $500,000 or 10 percent,
whichever is less, that: (1) augments existing programs, projects, or
activities; (2) reduces by 10 percent funding for any existing program,
project, or activity, or number of personnel by 10 percent as approved
by Congress; or (3) results from any general savings from a reduction in
personnel which would result in a change in existing programs,
activities, or projects as approved by Congress, unless the
Appropriations Committees of both Houses of Congress are notified
fifteen days in advance of such reprogramming of funds.
Sec. 604. (a) Purchase of American-Made Equipment and Products.--It
is the sense of the Congress that, to the greatest extent practicable,
all equipment and products purchased with funds made available in this
Act should be American-made.
(b) Notice Requirement.--In providing financial assistance to, or
entering into any contract with, any entity using funds made available
in this Act, the head of each Federal agency, to the greatest extent
practicable, shall provide to such entity a notice describing the
statement made in subsection (a) by the Congress.
Sec. 605. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall
be used for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by Congress.
Sec. 606. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall
remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless
expressly so provided herein.