Appendix - Department of Commerce

[Appendix]
[Detailed Budget Estimates by Agency]
[Department of Commerce]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]

THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998

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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, [$28,490,000] $30,085,000.
(Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 Executive direction............. 14 13 12
00.02 Departmental staff services..... 18 17 18
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00.91 Total direct program.......... 32 30 30
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 42 48 48
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10.00 Total obligations............... 74 78 78
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 1 2
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 74 76 78
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 75 78 78
23.95 New obligations................... -74 -78 -78
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 2
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 29 28 30
42.00 Transferred from other account.. 3
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43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 32 28 30
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 42 48 48
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 74 76 78
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 6 6 3
73.10 New obligations................... 74 78 78
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -74 -80 -78
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 6 3 4
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 32 25 27
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 7 3
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 42 48 48
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 74 80 78
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -42 -48 -48
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 32 28 30
90.00 Outlays........................... 32 32 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)

Direct obligations:

11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-
time permanent................ 15 16 16
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 3 3 3
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 4 4 4
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................. 2 1 1
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 6 5 5
31.0 Equipment....................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 32 30 30
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 42 47 47
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 74 78 78
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0120-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 223 226 226
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 42 48 48
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Office of Inspector General

For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General in
carrying out the provisions of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as
amended (5 U.S.C. App. 1-11 as amended by Public Law 100-504),
[$20,140,000] $21,677,000. (Department of Commerce and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct program.................... 20 21 22
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 1 1 1
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10.00 Total obligations............... 21 22 23
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 21 22 23
23.95 New obligations................... -21 -22 -23
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 20 21 22
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 21 22 23
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 3 3 3
73.10 New obligations................... 21 22 23
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -21 -22 -23

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74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 3 3 3
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 18 18 19
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 2 3 3
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 21 22 23
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -1 -1 -1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 20 21 22
90.00 Outlays........................... 20 21 22
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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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Identification code 13-0126-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 12 12 12
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 2 2 3
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 3 4 4
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 1 1 1
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 20 21 22
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 21 22 23
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Personnel Summary

Intragovernmental funds:

Working Capital Fund

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Operating expenses:

00.01 Departmental staff services..... 54 59 61
00.02 General counsel................. 16 15 16
00.03 Public affairs.................. 2 2 2
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00.91 Total operating expenses...... 72 76 79
01.01 Capital investment................ 2
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10.00 Total obligations............... 74 76 79
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.90 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Fund balance..... 2 1 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 72 76 79
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 74 77 80
23.95 New obligations................... -74 -76 -79
24.90 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Fund balance........... 1 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:

68.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 63 76 79
68.15 Adjustment to orders on hand
from Federal sources.......... 9
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68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)..................... 72 76 79
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 72 76 79
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.90 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Fund balance. -1 4 4
73.10 New obligations................... 74 76 79
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -69 -76 -79
74.90 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Fund balance. 4 4 4
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 69 76 79
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -63 -76 -79
88.96 Adjustment to orders on hand from
Federal sources................. -9
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 6
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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.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent............. 29 24 25
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 1 1
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 1
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11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 30 25 26
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 6 5 5
13.0 Benefits for former personnel..... 1
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 6 4 4
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 4 5 5
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 1 1 2
25.2 Other services.................... 15 15 16
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 7 17 16
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 3 3 3
31.0 Equipment......................... 1 1 1
99.0 Subtotal, reimbursable obligations 74 76 79
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99.9 Total obligations............... 74 76 79
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-4511-0-4-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Total compensable workyears:
2001 Full-time equivalent employment... 559 566 566
2005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 13 13 13
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Franchise Fund

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 NOAA--Administrative Service
Centers......................... 17 17
00.02 O/S--Office of Computer Services.. 6 6
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10.00 Total obligations............... 23 23
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 23 23
23.95 New obligations................... -23 -23
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections (gross): Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 23 23
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations................... 23 23
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -23 -23
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 23 23
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -23 -23
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays...........................
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This fund finances computer services and other administrative
support services on a fully competitive and cost reimbursable basis to
Federal customers.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4564-0-4-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 3 3
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 19 19
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99.9 Total obligations............... 23 23
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Personnel Summary

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] $24,028,000:
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. (19 U.S.C. 2346(b), 42
U.S.C. 3218(c), 3219, 5184, and 6701; Department of Commerce and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct program.................... 23 24 24
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 5 2 1
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10.00 Total obligations............... 28 26 25
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 4
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 32 22 25
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 32 26 25
23.95 New obligations................... -28 -26 -25
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 4
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 20 20 24
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 7
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 27 20 24
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 5 2 1
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 32 22 25
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1 3 3
73.10 New obligations................... 28 26 25
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -27 -26 -25
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 3 3 3
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 21 18 22
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 1 6 2
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 5 2 1
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 27 26 25
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -5 -2 -1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 27 20 24
90.00 Outlays........................... 22 24 24
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The Administration will submit a legislative proposal during the 1st
session of the 105th Congress to reauthorize the programs of the
Economic Development Administration.

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.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 16 15 15
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 16 15 15
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 3 3 2
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 2 2 2
25.2 Other services.................. 3 2
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 1 2
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 23 24 24
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 4 2 1
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 28 26 25
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0125-0-1-452 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 282 245 253
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 17 15 7
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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, and for trade adjustment assistance, [$328,500,000]
$319,000,000: 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 of 1965, as amended, 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 of
Commerce, such financial assistance is necessary for the economic
development of the area: Provided further, That the Secretary of
Commerce 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, 2355; 42 U.S.C. 3131, 3135, 3144, 3151-53, 3171, 3241, 3243 and
3245; Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
1997.)
[For an additional amount for ``Economic Development Assistance
Programs'' for emergency infrastructure expenses resulting from
Hurricane Fran and Hurricane Hortense and other natural disasters,
$25,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the
entire amount is designated by Congress as an emergency requirement
pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(D)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency
Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.] (Departments of Commerce,
Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 Planning grants................. 24 24 24
00.02 Technical assistance grants..... 10 9 9
00.03 Public works grants............. 165 165 160
00.04 Economic adjustment grants...... 30 31 27
00.05 Research and evaluation......... 1 1 1
00.06 Defense economic conversion..... 90 90 89
00.07 Trade adjustment assistance..... 9 9 9
00.08 Hurricanes Fran and Hortense.... 25
00.09 1996 Floods..................... 4 12
00.10 Hurricane Andrew................ 1
00.11 Northeast Fishing............... 3 1
00.12 Tri-State floods................ 8 1
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00.91 Total direct program.......... 345 368 319
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 20
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10.00 Total obligations............... 365 368 319
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 15 15
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 365 354 319
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 381 369 319
23.95 New obligations................... -365 -368 -319
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 15
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 346 354 319
41.00 Transferred to other accounts... -1
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 345 354 319
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 20
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 365 354 319
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1,082 1,022 948
73.10 New obligations................... 365 368 319
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -413 -442 -386
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -12
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1,022 948 881
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority -1 18 16
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 394 424 370
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 20
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 413 442 386
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -20
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 345 354 319
90.00 Outlays........................... 393 442 386
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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 1998,
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.

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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.--Provides technical assistance, through
a national network of 12 Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers, to
certified U.S. manufacturing firms and industries economically injured
as the result of international trade competition.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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41.0 Direct obligations: Grants,
subsidies, and contributions.... 345 368 319
99.0 Reimbursable obligations:
Subtotal, reimbursable
obligations..................... 20
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99.9 Total obligations............... 365 368 319
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Public enterprise funds:

Economic Development Revolving Fund Liquidating Account

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Interest expense.................. 4 4 3
00.02 Defaults and care and protection
of collateral................... 3 5 4
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10.00 Total obligations............... 7 9 7
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.90 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Fund balance..... 118 102 112
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... -9 18 7
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 109 120 119
23.95 New obligations................... -7 -9 -7
24.90 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Fund balance........... 102 112 112
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

41.00 Transferred to other accounts... -21 -1
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... -21 -1
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 12 19 7
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... -9 18 7
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 2 1 4
73.10 New obligations................... 7 9 7
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -8 -6 -6
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1 4 5
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 8 6 6
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -12 -19 -7
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. -21 -1
90.00 Outlays........................... -4 -13 -1
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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........ 68 62 54
1251 Repayments: Repayments and
prepayments..................... -8 -6 -5
1263 Write-offs for default: Direct
loans........................... 2 -2 -1
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1290 Outstanding, end of year........ 62 54 48
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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........ 19 15 14
2251 Repayments and prepayments........ -4 -1 -1
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2290 Outstanding, end of year........ 15 14 13
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Memorandum:
2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed
loans outstanding, end of year.. 15 14 13
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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 1998.

Statement of Operations (in millions of dollars)

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0101 Revenue........................... 4 4 4 3
0102 Expense........................... -7 -3 -3 -3
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0109 Net income or loss (-)............ -3 1 1
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Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)

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ASSETS:
1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with
Treasury........................ 112 103 110 110
1206 Non-Federal assets: Receivables,
net............................. 6
Net value of assets related to
pre-1992 direct loans
receivable and acquired
defaulted guaranteed loans
receivable:

1601 Direct loans, gross............. 68 63 54 48
1603 Allowance for estimated
uncollectible loans and
interest (-).................. -5 -6 -5 -4
1604 Direct loans and interest
receivable, net............... 63 57 49 44
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1699 Value of assets related to
direct loans................ 63 57 49 44
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1999 Total assets.................... 181 160 159 154
LIABILITIES:
2102 Federal liabilities: Interest
payable......................... 4 4 3 3
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2999 Total liabilities............... 4 4 3 3
NET POSITION:
3100 Appropriated capital.............. 176 156 156 151
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3999 Total net position.............. 176 156 156 151
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4999 Total liabilities and net position 180 160 159 154
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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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25.2 Other services.................... 3 4 3
33.0 Investments and loans............. 1 1
43.0 Interest and dividends............ 4 4 3
99.0 Subtotal, reimbursable obligations 7 9 7
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99.9 Total obligations............... 7 9 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,
[$135,000,000] $138,056,000. (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; Department of Commerce and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-0401-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

Current economic statistics:
00.01 Current economic statistics... 84 84 86
00.02 Current demographic statistics 52 58 59
00.03 Survey development and data
services.................... 3 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Total direct program........ 139 145 148
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 166 188 185
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 305 333 333
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 310 333 333
22.30 Unobligated balance expiring...... -4
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 306 333 333
23.95 New obligations................... -305 -333 -333
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 134 135 138
Permanent:

60.05 Appropriation (indefinite)...... 10 10 10
68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 166 188 185
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 310 333 333
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 6 41 47
73.10 New obligations................... 305 333 333
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -270 -327 -331
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 41 47 47
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 102 100 102
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 2 27 33
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 166 188 185
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 12 11
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 270 327 331
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -166 -162 -161
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -26 -24
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -166 -188 -185
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 144 145 148
90.00 Outlays........................... 104 139 146
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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.
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.
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 1998 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.
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.
Survey of Program Dynamics.--The Personal Responsibility and
Work Opportunity Act of 1996 required that the Survey of Income and
Program Participation be expanded to evaluate the impact of welfare
reforms made by this Act. The Survey of Program Dynamics will
collect data necessary to determine the impact of these provisions.
$10 million per year for 7 years (1996-2002) was made available for
this study.

Reimbursable program.--The Bureau of the Census undertakes work for
specific individuals, groups or organizations,

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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.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 73 38 40
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 9 6 6
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 2 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 84 45 47
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 18
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 3 3 3
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 6
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 4 1 2
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 1 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 3 2 2
25.2 Other services.................. 4 1 1
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 5 90 90
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 2 1 1
31.0 Equipment....................... 8 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 139 145 148
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 166 188 185
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 305 333 333
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Personnel Summary

1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 2,310 1,090 1,090
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 24 7 7
Reimbursable:
Total compensable workyears:

2001 Full-time equivalent employment. 2,840 1,166 1,166
2005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 21 22 22
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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, [$210,500,000]
$523,126,000, to remain available until expended. (13 U.S.C. 4, 6, 12,
131, 141, 161, 181, 191; 15 U.S.C. 1516; 42 U.S.C. 1973aa-5; Department
of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Economic statistics programs:

00.01 Economic censuses............... 26 25 64
00.02 Census of governments........... 2 2 3
00.03 Census of agriculture........... 12
Demographic statistics programs:

00.06 Intercensal demographic
estimates..................... 4 5 5
00.08 2000 Decennial census........... 51 86 357
00.09 Continuous Measurement............ 10 17 19
00.10 Sample Redesign................... 3 4 4
00.11 CASIC............................. 4 6 6
00.12 Geographic Support................ 34 43 44
00.13 Data Processing................... 12 26 26
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 158 214 528
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Treasury balance. 6 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 150 211 523
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 3 3 5
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 159 215 528
23.95 New obligations................... -158 -214 -528
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 150 211 523
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 32 30 45
73.10 New obligations................... 158 214 528
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -157 -197 -457
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -3 -3 -5
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 30 45 111
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 120 167 413
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 37 30 44
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 157 197 457
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 150 211 523
90.00 Outlays........................... 157 197 457
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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, 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. 1998 is the
fourth year in the six year cycle of the 1997 Economic Census. Being
the data collection and processing year, it is the most important
and resource-intensive year in the cycle. Major activities will
include: mailing five million report forms, follow-up activities for
the late respondents, and data collection and management.
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.
1998 is the fourth year and most important, resource-intensive year
in the five-year cycle of the 1997 Census of governments. The focus
for 1998 is the collection and processing of data on state and local
governments.

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.--1998 is the fourth 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 1998 decennial program covers a broad range of activities, such
as a full scale dress rehearsal, addressing list development,
conducting tests and planning for the data collection and processing
facets of the Census. These and other activities help ensure that
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

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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 Bureau will continue developing and testing the program
in 1998.

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). CASIC is
the Bureau's program to transform the Bureau's business processes--the
collection, processing, and dissemination of information. Making the
greatest possible use of automation and telecommunications, CASIC seeks
to provide the tools and systems to deliver to our customers accurate
information, quickly and efficiently, with as little burden as possible
on those who provide the data to us.

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.--This activity provides for the purchasing
or renting of hardware and software needed for the Bureau's general
purpose computing facilities. In 1998, data processing systems will
continue to provide automated systems support for the 1997 Economic
Censuses and the 2000 Decennial Census.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent............. 73 49 109
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 5 4 102
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 2 1 2
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 80 54 213
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 17
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 2 3 32
22.0 Transportation of things.......... 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 6 2 2
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 3
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 3 1 10
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 1 3 8
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 7 2
25.2 Other services.................... 7 21 39
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 7 102 163
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 4 6 8
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 5 3 10
31.0 Equipment......................... 19 17 39
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 158 214 528
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0450-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment... 1,728 1,513 4,830
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 20 20 20
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Census Working Capital Fund

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 299 360
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 299 360
23.95 New obligations................... -299 -360
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections (gross): Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 299 360
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations................... 299 360
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -299 -360
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 299 360
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -299 -360
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays...........................
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The Working Capital Fund finances, on a reimbursable basis,
functions for the Bureau of the Census which are more efficiently and
economically performed on a centralized basis.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent............. 121 126
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 35 55
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 158 183
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 66 102
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 8 8
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 21 21
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 7 7
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 19 19
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 3 3
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 5 5
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 4 4
31.0 Equipment......................... 6 6
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 299 360
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-4512-0-4-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Total compensable workyears:
2001 Full-time equivalent employment... 3,770 3,970
2005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 1 1
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ECONOMIC AND INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE

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,
[$45,900,000] $52,196,000, to remain available until September 30,

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[1998] 1999. (15 U.S.C. 171 et seq., 1501 et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 286f, 3101
et seq.; Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-1500-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 Bureau of Economic Analysis..... 41 42 47
00.02 Policy support.................. 5 5 5
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Total direct program.......... 46 47 52
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 1 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 47 49 54
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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)...... 47 48 54
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 48 49 55
23.95 New obligations................... -47 -49 -54
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 1 1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 46 46 52
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 1 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 47 48 54
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 7 5 6
73.10 New obligations................... 47 49 54
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -48 -48 -54
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 5 6 6
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 40 40 46
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 7 6 6
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 1 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 48 48 54
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Reimbursable projects... -1 -2 -2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 46 46 52
90.00 Outlays........................... 47 46 52
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Bureau of Economic Analysis.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA),
a principal Federal statistical agency, provides the most comprehensive
statistical picture available of U.S. economic activity. It prepares,
develops, and interprets the national, international, and regional
economic accounts of the United States. These accounts provide key
information on economic growth, regional development, and the Nation's
position in the world economy.

BEA's statistics are used in formulating and evaluating national
economic policy; in Federal budget planning and formulation; and in the
allocation formulae for over $90 billion in Federal funds annually. They
are used by state and local governments for a variety of planning and
analytical activities. Because they can have a major impact on interest
rates, exchange rates, and cost-of-living adjustments, they are also of
vital interest to businesses for market analysis and decisionmaking and
to households for financial planning.

To prepare the accounts, BEA assembles thousands of monthly,
quarterly, and annual economic data series--ranging from construction
spending to retail sales--produced largely by other government agencies
and trade sources, and combines them into consistent and comprehensive
sets of accounts.
National economic accounts.--The national accounts are a system
of economic accounts that detail the relationship between production
and the incomes generated in production and trace the principal
economic flows among the major sectors and industries of the
economy. They are best known by the summary measure gross domestic
product (GDP). In addition, they provide information on the U.S.
capital stock by type and industry; GDP-by-industry; and through the
input-output accounts, information on how industries interact--
providing inputs to, and taking outputs from, each other to produce
GDP. The national accounts statistics are the mainstay of
macroeconomic analysis.
International economic accounts.--The international transactions
accounts are a system of economic accounts that provide information
on international transactions in goods, services, investment income,
and government and private financial flows. They are best known by
summary measures such as the current account balance. In addition,
the accounts provide information on the U.S. international
investment position, which measures the value of U.S. international
assets and liabilities and changes in those values. The
international transactions accounts and the international investment
position are critical statistical tools used in formulating and
evaluating international economic policy. BEA's data on direct
investment--the most detailed data set on the operations of
multinational companies available among the major industrialized
nations of the world--are used to assess the vital role these
companies play in the global economy.
Regional economic accounts.--The regional accounts are
consistent with the national accounts, but provide detail on
economic activity by region, state, metropolitan area, and county.
More specifically, they provide data on total and per capita
personal income by region, state, metropolitan area, and county and
on gross state product.
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.
Policy support.--This program brings together two major
statistical agencies, BEA and Census, and uses their and other
statistical information to assess economic developments and to
assist Commerce and other Executive Branch officials in meeting
their policy responsibilities.
In 1998, BEA's focus is on implementing the next steps in its
Mid-Decade Strategic Plan for maintaining and improving GDP and
related economic accounts data and on moving from its 1970's vintage
mainframe computer to an integrated microcomputer network
environment for the year 2000.
Next steps in BEA's Mid-Decade Strategic Plan.--BEA plans to
continue work in all three areas outlined in its Mid-Decade
Strategic Plan: Improved measures of output and prices to better
reflect changes in the nature of output and the organization of
production; better measures of investment, saving, and wealth to
increase the understanding of the sources of economic growth and the
returns to, and adequacy of, various types of public and private
investment; and improved coverage of international trade and finance
to reflect better the U.S. role in the rapidly changing and
increasingly integrated world economy.
Move to a new computer environment for the year 2000.--BEA is in
the process of moving from its old, inefficient, and unreliable
mainframe computer to a new, integrated local area network (LAN)
environment, and plans to release

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the old mainframe by the end of 1997. In 1998, BEA will focus on re-
engineering its work processes on the LAN to take full advantage of
the efficiencies of the new microcomputer environment. The new
environment and the re-engineering of BEA's data collection,
processing, estimation, and dissemination systems will increase the
accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of its data and will improve
the accessibility of its data to its customers through expanded use
of the 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)

Direct obligations:

Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 25 27 28
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 26 27 28
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 5 5 6
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 5 5 5
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................. 2 2 4
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 3 4 5
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 1 1 1
31.0 Equipment....................... 2 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 45 47 52
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 1 1 1
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 47 49 54
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Personnel Summary

1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 480 484 517
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 1 1 1
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 20 18 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 sections 1, 2, and 4 of
Public Law 91-412 (15 U.S.C. 1525-1527) and, notwithstanding section
5412 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C.
4912), charge fees necessary to recover the full costs incurred in their
production. Notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302, receipts received from these
data dissemination activities shall be credited to this account, to be
available for carrying out these purposes without further appropriation.
(Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 3 5 3
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 1 2 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 3 4 3
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 4 6 4
23.95 New obligations................... -3 -5 -3
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 2 1 1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections (gross): Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 3 4 3
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations................... 3 5 3
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -1 -5 -3
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Outlays (gross), detail:
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 1 1
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 4 3
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 1 5 3
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Subscription and fee
sales......................... -3 -4 -3
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... -2 1
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Revolving Fund.--The Economics and Statistics Administration
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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Identification code 13-4323-0-3-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 1 1 1
99.0 Subtotal, reimbursable obligations 2 2 2
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 3 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 3 5 3
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Personnel Summary

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 exhibition 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
$327,000 for official representation

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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;
[$270,000,000] $271,636,000, 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 section 5412 of the
Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 4912); and that
for the purpose of this Act, contributions under the provisions of the
Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange 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;
Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-1250-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 Trade development............... 57 63 50
00.02 Market Access and Compliance.... 23 24 19
00.03 Import administration........... 29 30 31
00.04 U.S. and foreign commercial
services...................... 161 174 172
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Total direct program.......... 270 291 272
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 14 26 26
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10.00 Total obligations............... 284 317 298
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 19 21
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 281 296 298
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 5
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 305 317 298
23.95 New obligations................... -284 -317 -298
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 21
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 265 270 272
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 2
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 267 270 272
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 14 26 26
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 281 296 298
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 58 77 106
73.10 New obligations................... 284 317 298
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -260 -287 -293
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -5
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 77 106 109
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 188 189 190
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 58 72 77
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 14 26 26
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 260 287 293
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -14 -7 -7
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -19 -19
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -14 -26 -26
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 267 270 272
90.00 Outlays........................... 246 261 267
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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.

Working as a key part of the Government-wide Trade Promotion
Coordinating Committee, the International Trade Administration (ITA)
will accomplish this objective by achieving its five major Strategic
Objectives.

Strengthen trade advocacy, trade promotion, and the Trade Promotion
Coordinating Committee (TPCC).--Through the Advocacy Center, which is
the ``nerve center'' of the TPCC's advocacy network initiative, ITA
leads the Government-wide effort to develop and to implement interagency
strategies to help U.S. firms win bids for major projects and commercial
transactions in foreign markets. In 1998, ITA plans to broaden the
involvement of TPCC agencies in advocacy activities. ITA also plans to
continue to focus its programmatic activities and resources on select
trade promotion functions identified in the TPCC's National Export
Strategy. The efforts of the TPCC are assisted by the TPCC Secretariat--
located in the office of the Under Secretary in ITA. The Secretariat is
responsible for coordinating the implementation and oversight of the
National Export Strategy.

Increase trade assistance targeted to small and medium-sized
businesses.--ITA will continue to provide export assistance to small and
medium-sized enterprises through a network of domestic and overseas
field offices.

More closely align trade objectives with U.S. foreign policy.--Our
trade and commercial efforts frequently support our foreign policy
goals. Trade and investment flows can play a significant role in
facilitating incentives for peace and prospects for sustained economic
growth and stability. ITA will continue its efforts to provide economic
incentives to promote these ends.

Expand trade law enforcement and compliance monitoring.--ITA's
Import Administration unit impartially enforces U.S. antidumping and
countervailing duty laws. Our Market Access and Compliance (MAC) unit
ensures market access, assures full compliance with agreements, and
identifies priority market access problems, bilaterally or
multilaterally.

Continue emphasis on trade with the ``Big Emerging Markets'' without
losing focus on mature markets.--ITA continues to emphasize field export
development planning and initiatives in major emerging growth markets.
In addition, ITA will focus on U.S. companies that are already exporting
to Western Europe and Canada and assist them in expanding their markets.

These five major strategic objectives will be accomplished 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 and performs trade and
investment analyses; works with manufacturing and service industry
associations and firms to identify and to capitalize on trade
opportunities and to pinpoint and to overcome obstacles to increased
U.S. exports; articulates U.S. industries' needs, interests and concerns
to American negotiators of international trade agreements and assists in
the preparation and implementation of negotiating strategies; and
conducts export promotion programs directed toward industry sectors.
Increased emphasis will be placed on sector-specific initiatives to
improve market access and to ensure compliance with international trade
agreements.

Market Access and Compliance.--The Market Access and Compliance Unit
(MAC) is the U.S. Government's front-line offensive team working to
unlock foreign markets for Amer-

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ican goods and services country-by-country and region-by-region. MAC
underwent a significant restructuring in 1996, and refocused its goals
to concentrate on market access issues and the development of strategies
to overcome market access obstacles faced by U.S. businesses. MAC
maintains in-depth knowledge of the trade policies of our trading
partners. It monitors foreign country compliance with numerous
multilateral and bilateral trade-related agreements, identifying
compliance problems and other market access obstacles. MAC's specialists
work with other Government agencies to address barriers rapidly, and to
ensure that U.S. firms know how to use the market opening agreements. It
provides information on foreign trade and business practices to U.S.
firms and works to find opportunities and to develop market strategies
in traditional markets, the emerging markets and, in particular, those
identified as the most promising, the Big Emerging Markets. MAC's
objective is to develop and to update continuously current and long-term
market access strategies, including developing the information needed to
conduct trade negotiations to open markets. MAC's specialists work hand-
in-hand with U.S. business, trade associations and other business
organizations, Commerce's industry and technical specialists, and the
U.S. Commercial Services domestic and overseas offices. This unit will
continue to provide support for the operation of 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.

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.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 110 121 118
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 5 5 5
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 3 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 118 129 126
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 28 30 30
13.0 Benefits for former personnel... 1 1
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 10 10 10
22.0 Transportation of things........ 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 14 14 14
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 7 7 8
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 13 12 10
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 2 2 3
25.2 Other services.................. 29 32 27
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 24 26 27
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 4 4 4
31.0 Equipment....................... 7 9 8
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 12 15 3
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 270 291 272
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 13 26 26
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 284 317 298
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Personnel Summary

1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 2,145 2,330 2,240
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 15 21 21
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 37 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

This fund is maintained to pay separation costs for Foreign Service
National employees of the Department of Commerce, in those countries in
which pay is legally authorized. The fund, as authorized by section 151
of Public Law 102-138, is maintained by annual government contributions
which are appropriated in the Department's operating accounts.

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
associated with the performance 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 Act 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 otherwise
established by law; [$36,000,000] $43,126,000, 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: Provided further, That payments and
contributions collected and accepted for materials or services provided
as part of such activities may be retained for use in covering the cost
of such activities, and for providing information to the public with
respect to the export administration and national security activities of
the Department of Commerce and other export control programs of the
United States and other governments.
[For an additional amount for nonproliferation efforts to prevent
illegal exports of chemical weapon precursors, biological agents,
nuclear weapons and missile development equipment, $3,900,000, to remain
available until expended: Provided, That the entire amount is designated
by Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section
251(b)(2)(D)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act
of 1985, as amended.] (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;

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Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-0300-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 Management and policy
coordination.................. 3 3 3
00.02 Export administration........... 20 18 20
00.03 Export enforcement.............. 19 20 20
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Total direct program.......... 42 41 43
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 2 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 44 44 46
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 4 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 41 43 46
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 45 44 46
23.95 New obligations................... -44 -44 -46
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 39 40 43
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 2 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 41 43 46
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 7 9 9
73.10 New obligations................... 44 44 46
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -43 -45 -46
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 9 9 7
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 31 34 37
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 10 8 6
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 2 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 43 45 46
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -1 -2 -2
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -1 -1 -1
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -2 -3 -3
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 39 40 43
90.00 Outlays........................... 41 42 43
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The activities of the Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) 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 BXA.
Under BXA's nonproliferation and export control cooperation mission, BXA
works directly with government leaders in the Newly Independent States
(NIS) to develop effective controls on their strategic commodities and
data.

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). An increase is requested for the administration of a new and
complex Presidential initiative to encourage the use of strong
encryption in electronic commerce and private communication while
protecting the public safety and national security.

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. The program enforces the Fastener Quality Act and U.S.
obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention; and implements
counterterrorism initiatives as they relate to strategic goods.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 18 19 22
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1 1
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 1 1 2
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 20 21 24
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 4 4 5
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 3 3 3
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 2 2 2
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................. 3 3 3
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 5 6 4
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 1
31.0 Equipment....................... 2
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 42 41 43
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 2 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 44 44 46
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Personnel Summary

1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 343 341 380
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, [$28,000,000: Provided, That of the total amount
provided, $2,000,000 shall be available for obligation and expenditure
only for projects jointly developed, implemented and administered with
the Small Business Administration] $27,811,000, of which $16,016,000
shall remain available until expended. (Department of Commerce and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Total direct program.............. 38 32 28
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 38 32 28
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 9 4
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 32 28 28
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 42 32 28
23.95 New obligations................... -38 -32 -28
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 4
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 32 28 28
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 22 22 18
73.10 New obligations................... 38 32 28
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -36 -36 -31
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 22 18 15
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 18 14 14
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 18 22 17
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 36 36 31
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 32 28 28
90.00 Outlays........................... 36 36 31
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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 to build and to 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.
MBDA also provides support for research, advocacy, and technology to
reduce information barriers and improve the participation rate of
minority-owned businesses in the United States.

In 1996, MBDA used a variety of delivery mechanisms to deliver
services, including the Community Based Enhanced Services (CBES)
concept. CBES is a new delivery vehicle that is designed to enhance,
rather than compete with, services already available in local
communities. The Business Resource Center in Baltimore, Maryland is an
example of this approach. MBDA partners in this venture include
NationsBank, AT&T, and the Small Business Administration.

Included in 1998 program activities are funds that would allow MBDA
to continue to test and refine the CBES program. In addition, MBDA will
continue to utilize the Minority Business Development Centers and the
Minority Business Opportunity Committees and enhance the Agency's
performance data collection and measurement system in 1998.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-0201-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 9 6 7
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 2 1 1
13.0 Benefits for former personnel..... 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 2 2 2
25.2 Other services.................... 6 7 10
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 3 1 1
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 16 13 6
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 38 31 27
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 38 32 28
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Personnel Summary

UNITED STATES TRAVEL AND TOURISM ADMINISTRATION

Federal Funds

General and special funds:

Salaries and Expenses

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 7 4
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 1 4
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 10
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 11 4
23.95 New obligations................... -7 -4
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 4
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 2
41.00 Transferred to other accounts..... -2
42.00 Transferred from other accounts... 10
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)........... 10
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 10
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 7 2
73.10 New obligations................... 7 4
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -11 -6
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 2
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 8
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 3 6
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 11 6
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 10
90.00 Outlays........................... 11 6
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This program was terminated in 1996.

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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-0700-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 3
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 1
13.0 Benefits for former personnel..... 1 2
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 1
25.2 Other services.................... 1
42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities.. 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 7 3
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 7 4
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Personnel Summary

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 299 commissioned officers on the active list as of September 30,
1997;] 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; [$1,854,067,000]
$1,473,245,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That
[notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302 but consistent with other existing law,
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
$1,851,067,000: 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, [$66,000,000]
$62,381,000 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 sections 306 and 306A of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, shall not exceed $2,000,000: Provided further, That [not later
than November 15, 1996, the Department of Commerce, in conjunction with
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall submit to the
appropriate committees of the Congress, a long-term plan and a
legislative proposal necessary to implement such plan regarding the
continuation of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
commissioned corps.] unexpended balances in the accounts
``Construction'' and ``Fleet Modernization, Shipbuilding and
Conversion'' shall be transferred to and merged with this account, to
remain available until expended for the purposes for which the funds
were originally appropriated. (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., 891 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.)

[(rescission)]

[Of the unobligated balances available under this heading,
$20,000,000 are rescinded.]

Foreign Fishing Observer Fund

For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Atlantic
Tunas Convention Act of 1975, as amended (Public Law 96-339), the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, as
amended (Public Law 100-627), and the American Fisheries Promotion Act
(Public Law 96-561), to be derived from the fees imposed under the
foreign fishery observer program authorized by these Acts, not to exceed
[$196,000] $189,000, to remain available until expended. (16 U.S.C.
1824(b)(10), 1827; Department of Commerce and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 1997.)

[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, $58,250,000, to remain available
until expended, of which $8,500,000 shall be available only for a grant
to the University of New Hampshire for construction and related expenses
for an environmental technology facility.] (15 U.S.C. 1538; Department
of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

[Fleet Modernization, Shipbuilding and Conversion]

[For expenses necessary for the repair, 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,
$8,000,000, to remain available until expended.] (33 U.S.C. 891 et seq.;
Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-1450-0-1-306 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 National Ocean Service.......... 181 211 225
00.02 National Marine Fisheries
Service....................... 309 355 338
00.03 Oceanic and Atmospheric Research 227 253 248
00.04 National Weather Service........ 626 640 504
00.05 National Environmental
Satellite, Data, and
Information Service........... 344 549 144
00.06 Program Support................. 132 72 77
00.07 Facilities...................... 18
00.08 Fleet Maintenance and Planning.. 12
00.09 Construction.................... 56 99
00.10 Fleet Modernization, Conversion
and Shipbuilding.............. 12 16
00.12 Aircraft Modernization.......... 3 2
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Total direct program.......... 1,890 2,197 1,566
Reimbursable program:

01.01 National Ocean Service.......... 44 60 60
01.02 National Marine Fisheries
Service....................... 40 55 55
01.03 Oceanic and Atmospheric Research 37 53 53
01.04 National Weather Service........ 106 110 110
01.05 National Environmental
Satellite, Data, and
Information Service........... 17 20 20
01.06 Program Support................. 31 21 21
--------- --------- ----------
01.91 Total reimbursable program.... 275 319 319
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10.00 Total obligations............... 2,165 2,516 1,885
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
Unobligated balance available, start of year:

21.40 Uninvested balance.............. 145 213
21.91 U.S. Securities: Par value...... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
21.99 Total unobligated balance,
start of year............... 146 214
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 2,202 2,288 1,860
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 27 14 24
22.22 Unobligated balance transferred
from other accounts............. 5 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 2,380 2,518 1,886
23.95 New obligations................... -2,165 -2,516 -1,885
Unobligated balance available, end of year:

24.40 Uninvested balance.............. 213
24.91 U.S. Securities: Par value...... 1
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24.99 Total unobligated balance, end
of year....................... 214
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

Appropriation:
40.00 Operations, Research &
Facilities.................. 1,794 1,851 1,474
40.00 Fleet Modernization,
Shipbuilding and Conversion. 8 8
40.00 Construction.................. 58 58
40.36 Unobligated balance rescinded... -20
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 63 66 62
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 1,923 1,963 1,536
Permanent:

62.00 Transferred from DARRF.......... 3 6 5
Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 254 319 319
68.10 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources............. 22
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)................... 276 319 319
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 2,202 2,288 1,860
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1,307 1,148 1,408
73.10 New obligations................... 2,165 2,516 1,885
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -2,275 -2,242 -2,177
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -27 -14 -24
Unpaid obligations, end of year:

74.40 Obligated balance: Appropriation 1,148 1,408 1,093
74.95 Orders on hand from Federal
sources....................... 22
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74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 1,170 1,408 1,093
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 1,119 1,074 952
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 902 845 901
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 254 322 322
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 1 2
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 2,275 2,242 2,177
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -129 -172 -172
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -125 -147 -147
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -254 -319 -319
88.95 Change in orders on hand from
Federal sources................. -22
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1,926 1,969 1,541
90.00 Outlays........................... 2,021 1,923 1,858
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National Ocean Service.--These programs provide scientific,
technical, and management expertise to (1) promote safe and efficient
marine 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 for NOAA's participation in the clean water
initiative. The proposed funding will support the Community-Right-to-
Know Project on toxics, Coastal Zone Management matching grants, and
Coastal Zone Management grants for demonstration projects and technical
assistance. The Administration proposes to transfer NOAA's Office of
Aeronautical Charting and Cartography to the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA). As a first step, NOAA will operate the program for
the FAA in 1998 on a reimbursable basis, with the program being
completely transferred to the FAA in 1999.

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. Increases are proposed to carry
out the legislative mandates of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the
Marine Mammal Protection Act. These increases 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. NOAA will continue 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 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. Funds are also
requested for the Department of Commerce's continued participation in
the tri-agency converged polar satellite program.

Program Support.--These programs provide for overall NOAA
management, NOAA's share of the regional Administrative Support Centers,
and aircraft to support NOAA missions. In 1997, the Administration will
propose legislation abolishing the NOAA Corps as a uniformed service and
authorizing the current Officers to be converted to civilian service.

Facilities.--This program provides for minor repair and modification
to existing facilities; facilities planning and design; and
environmental compliance. In 1996 and 1997, these funds were
appropriated in the ``Construction'' account for the above purposes,
construction and acquisition of new facilities, and additions to
existing facilities. The funds for construction and acquisition of new
facilities and additions to existing facilities are requested in the
``Capital Assets Acquisition'' account for FY 1998 and the outyears.

Fleet Maintenance and Planning.--This program provides for the
repair and maintenance of vessels, including related equipment to
maintain the existing fleet and for the planning of future
modernization. In 1996 and 1997, these funds were appropriated in the
``Fleet Modernization, Shipbuilding and Conversion'' account for the
above purposes, construction, leasing, or conversion of vessels. When
funds are required for the construction, leasing, or conversion of
vessels, they will be requested in the ``Capital Assets Acquisition''
account.

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

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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-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976
as amended.

GOES Satellite Contingency Fund.--This fund was established in 1992
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. All funds
will be expended by the end of 1997.

Aircraft Procurement and Modernization.--This fund was established
in 1994 to cover the procurement of a high altitude research jet
aircraft. All funds will be expended by the end of 1997.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 560 574 545
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 11 11 11
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 32 33 33
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 603 618 589
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 132 131 126
13.0 Benefits for former personnel... 14 14 16
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 28 28 29
22.0 Transportation of things........ 10 10 11
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 50 46 45
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 12 12 12
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 60 73 61
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 6 6 2
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 22 70 72
25.2 Other services.................. 196 355 71
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 277 274 72
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities.................... 6 6 6
25.5 Research and development
contracts..................... 33 33 32
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 80 83 84
31.0 Equipment....................... 52 49 36
32.0 Land and structures............. 19 33 4
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 290 356 298
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 1,890 2,197 1,566
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 275 319 319
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 2,165 2,516 1,885
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Personnel Summary

1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 12,115 11,982 11,437
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 403 403 403
Reimbursable:
Total compensable workyears:

2001 Full-time equivalent employment. 1,175 1,205 1,299
2005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 57 45 45
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Capital Assets Acquisition

For necessary expenses of capital assets acquisition or
construction, including alteration and modification costs, of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to become available on
October 1 of the fiscal year specified and remain available until
expended: fiscal year 1998, $503,464,000; fiscal year 1999,
$723,826,000; fiscal year 2000, $550,691,000; fiscal year 2001,
$480,048,000; fiscal year 2002, $375,141,000; fiscal year 2003,
$201,807,000; fiscal year 2004, $184,669,000; fiscal year 2005,
$179,669,000; fiscal year 2006, $179,669,000; fiscal year 2007,
$179,669,000; fiscal year 2008, $143,443,000; fiscal year 2009,
$143,442,000; and fiscal year 2010, $143,443,000: Provided, That such
funds are available for next generation weather radars; the automated
surface observing system network, the advanced weather interactive
processing system, central computer facility upgrades, polar-orbiting
operational environmental satellites (K-N prime series); geostationary
operational environmental satellites (I-M and N-Q series); the office
complex at the Goddard Space Flight Center; the Boulder laboratory
above-standard cost construction items; National Weather Service weather
forecast offices; facilities that house the National Centers for
Environmental Prediction; and the National Marine Fisheries Service
Research Laboratory at Santa Cruz: Provided further, That unexpended
balances of amounts previously made available for these programs in the
``Operations, Research, and Facilities'' account and the
``Construction'' account may be transferred to and merged with this
account, to remain available until expended for the purposes which the
funds were originally appropriated. (15 U.S.C. 313, 330, 325, 1538.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Systems Acquisition:

00.01 NEXRAD.......................... 11
00.02 ASOS............................ 4
00.03 AWIPS........................... 117
00.04 Central Computer Upgrade........ 6
00.05 Polar........................... 83
00.06 GOES............................ 238
Construction:

00.08 Boulder......................... 2
00.09 NWS Construction................ 14
00.10 National Centers for
Environmental Prediction...... 1
00.11 Tiburon Fish Lab................ 15
00.12 Goddard Science Center.......... 13
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 503
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 503
23.95 New obligations................... -503
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 503
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations................... 503
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -176
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 327
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 176
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 503
90.00 Outlays........................... 176
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The creation of the Capital Assets Acquisition Account responds to
the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 and
the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 and represents
capital projects contained formerly in the ``Operations, Research, and
Facilities'' account and the ``Construction'' account within the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Placing these
projects in this account is consistent with the Administration's fixed
asset policy by seeking advanced appropriations for multi-year projects.
The Administration supports full funding as part of an ongoing attempt
to improve cost and performance of agency procurements. The
Administration's goal is to ensure that capital assets support the core/
priority mission of the agency; the assets have demonstrated a projected
return on investment that is clearly articulated; cost-benefits of
acquisition have been evaluated; and that implementation helps ensure
accountability.

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Full Cost of Capital Assets Acquisition
(In millions of dollars) 1998 est. 1999 est. 2000 est. 2001 est. 2002 est. 2003-2010
est.
Next Generation Weather Radars.................. 11 11 9 9 9 10
Automated Surface Observing System Network...... 4 5 4 7 6 5
Advance Weather Interactive Processing System... 117 69
Central Computer Facility Upgrades.............. 6 10 9 9 9 9
Polar-Orbiting Environmental Satellites (K-N
series)......................................... 83 173 129 85 75 181
Geostationary Operational Environmental
Satellites (I-M series)......................... 90 102 75 70 25 3
Geostationary Operational Environmental
Satellites (N-Q series)......................... 148 256 316 294 239 1,148
Goddard Space Flight Center Office Complex...... 13 75 1 3 9 1
Boulder Laboratory Above Standard Cost
Construction Items.............................. 2 9
National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
Construction.................................... 14 8 6 3 3
National Centers for Environmental Prediction
Facilities...................................... 1 1 1
Santa Cruz Fisheries Research Laboratory........ 15 4
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Total, Full Cost Asset Acquisition.......... 503 724 551 480 375 1,356

Note: Funding included in this account is for acquisition only. Operations funding associated with these programs is
requested in the ``Operations, Research, and Facilities'' account.

The projects included in this account support NOAA's operational
mission across all line offices. In particular, projects related to the
National Weather Service modernization and on-going operations are
included. Increased funds are proposed for deployment of Advanced
Weather Interactive Processing System, as well as current and follow-on
series of geostationary satellites. Funds are also requested for new
construction of a Fisheries laboratory in Santa Cruz, California, and a
new facility at the Goddard Space Flight Center.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-1460-0-1-306 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 13
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 3
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 4
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 4
25.2 Other services.................... 455
25.5 Research and development contracts 1
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 2
31.0 Equipment......................... 11
32.0 Land and structures............... 9
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 503
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 503
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Personnel Summary

North Pacific Fishery Observer Fund

Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-5102-0-2-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............ 5
Receipts:
02.01 Fees, North Pacific fishery
observer fund................... -5
07.99 Total balance, end of year........
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This fund was established in 1995 and was financed through
collections from fees under the North Pacific Research plan. Collections
from the fund were to be used by the Secretary of Commerce to pay the
salaries of observers and other programmatic expenses. The observers
were to collect scientific information on the fishermen's catch and
monitor compliance with the provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act of 1976, as amended. The fee was
repealed in 1996 and monies collected were returned.

Promote and Develop Fishery Products and Research Pertaining to American
Fisheries

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 8 13 4
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
Unobligated balance available, start of year:

21.40 Uninvested balance.............. 11 13
21.41 U.S. Securities: Par value...... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
21.99 Total unobligated balance,
start of year............... 12 14
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 10 4
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 22 14 4
23.95 New obligations................... -8 -13 -4
Unobligated balance available, end of year:

24.40 Uninvested balance.............. 13
24.41 U.S. Securities: Par value...... 1
--------- --------- ----------
24.99 Total unobligated balance, end
of year....................... 14
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

41.00 Transferred to other accounts... -63 -66 -62
Permanent:

62.00 Transferred from other accounts. 73 66 66
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 10 4
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 5 7 7
73.10 New obligations................... 8 13 4
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -6 -13 -7
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 7 7 5
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 6 2
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 13 5
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 6 13 7
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 10 4
90.00 Outlays........................... 6 13 7
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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

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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.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-5139-0-2-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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41.0 Direct obligations: Grants,
subsidies, and contributions.... 7 12 3
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 8 13 4
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-5139-0-2-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 4 4 4
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Fishermen's Contingency Fund

For carrying out the provisions of title IV of Public Law 95-372,
not to exceed [$1,000,000] $953,000, to be derived from receipts
collected pursuant to that Act, to remain available until expended. (43
U.S.C. 1842-43)

[Fishing Vessel and Gear Damage Compensation Fund]

[For carrying out the provisions of section 3 of Public Law 95-376,
not to exceed $200,000, to be derived from receipts collected pursuant
to subsections (b) and (f) of section 10 of the Fishermen's Protective
Act of 1967 (22 U.S.C. 1980), to remain available until expended.]
(Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-5120-0-2-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............ 1
Receipts:
02.01 Fees, fishing vessel and gear..... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
04.00 Total: Balances and collections... 1 2
07.99 Total balance, end of year........ 1 2
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations (object class
42.0)........................... 2 2 1
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
Unobligated balance available, start of year:

21.40 Uninvested balance.............. 1
21.41 U.S. Securities: Par value...... 2 1
--------- --------- ----------
21.99 Total unobligated balance,
start of year............... 3 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 3 2 1
23.95 New obligations................... -2 -2 -1
24.41 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: U.S. Securities: Par
value........................... 1 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.05 Appropriation (indefinite)........ 1 1
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations................... 2 2 1
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -2 -2 -1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 1 1
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 2 1
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 2 2 1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1 1
90.00 Outlays........................... 2 2 1
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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.

Fishing Vessel and Gear Damage Compensation Fund.--No foreign
fishing vessel surcharges have been collected since 1984. The funding
will be totally depleted by the end of 1997, terminating the fund.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-5120-0-2-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent.......................
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits.......
42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities.. 2 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 2 1 1
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-5120-0-2-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 4 4 2
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Coastal Zone Management Fund

Of amounts collected pursuant to section 308 of the Coastal Zone
Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1456a), not to exceed $7,800,000, for
purposes set forth in sections 308(b)(2)(A), 308(b)(2)(B)(v), and 315(e)
of such Act. (Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations
Act, 1997.)

Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4313-0-3-306 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............ 9 7 3
Appropriation:
05.01 Coastal zone management fund...... -2 -4 -3
07.99 Total balance, end of year........ 7 3
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 7 8 8
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 7 8 8
23.95 New obligations................... -7 -8 -8
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:

68.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 5 4 5
68.26 Offsetting collections
(unavailable balances)........ 2 4 3
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)..................... 7 8 8
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 7 8 8
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.90 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Fund balance. 4 5
73.10 New obligations................... 7 8 8
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -6 -13 -8

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74.90 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Fund balance. 5
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 5 8 8
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 1 5
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 6 13 8
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -5 -4 -5
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 2 4 3
90.00 Outlays........................... 1 9 3
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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
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 4 3 3
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 7 8 8
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Personnel Summary

Damage Assessment and Restoration Revolving Fund

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4316-0-3-304 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations (object class
25.2)........................... 13
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.90 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Fund balance..... 13 13
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 1
22.21 Unobligated balance transferred to
other accounts.................. -5 -2 -2
22.22 Unobligated balance transferred
from other accounts............. 5 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 13 13 1
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..... -3 -6 -5
62.00 Transferred from DOI.............. 1 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
63.00 Appropriation (total)........... -3 -2 -2
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections: Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 2 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... -1
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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:
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 13
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -2 -2 -2
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. -3 -2 -2
90.00 Outlays........................... -2 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 1997 and 1998 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.

Fisheries Finance Program Account

[Fishing Vessel Obligations Guarantees]

For the cost of [guaranteed] direct loans, [$250,000] $238,000, 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] for direct loans for any new fishing vessel that
will increase the harvesting capacity in any United States fishery.
(Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.47 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Authority to
borrow.......................... 1
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1 1
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 1
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Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in
millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-1456-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy
budget authority:
1150 Direct loan levels................ 24
--------- --------- ----------
1159 Total direct loan levels........ 24
Direct loan subsidy (in percent):
1320 Subsidy rate...................... 0.00 0.00 1.00
--------- --------- ----------
1329 Weighted average subsidy rate... 0.00 0.00 1.00
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Guaranteed loan levels supportable by subsidy
budget authority:
2150 Loan guarantee levels............. 25 25
--------- --------- ----------
2159 Total loan guarantee levels..... 25 25
Guaranteed loan subsidy (in percent):
2320 Subsidy rate...................... 1.00 1.00 0.00
--------- --------- ----------
2329 Weighted average subsidy rate... 1.00 1.00 0.00
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This account was established in 1992 to cover the subsidy costs of
guaranteed loans (pre-1998) and direct loans (post-1997) obligated or
committed subsequent to October 1, 1991, as authorized by the Merchant
Marine Act of 1936 as amended.

In 1998, as a result of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation
and Management Act, this program will be converted from guaranteed to
direct loans.

Fisheries Finance Financing Account

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 24
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New financing authority (gross)... 24
23.95 New obligations................... -24
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New financing authority (gross), detail:
67.15 Authority to borrow (indefinite).. 24
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 New obligations................... 24
74.90 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Obligated
balance......................... 24
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Net financing authority and financing
disbursements:
89.00 Financing authority............... 24
90.00 Financing disbursements...........
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Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4324-0-3-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Position with respect to appropriations act
limitation on obligations:
1111 Limitation on direct loans........
1131 Direct loan obligations exempt
from limitation................. 24
--------- --------- ----------
1150 Total direct loan obligations... 24
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Cumulative balance of direct loans
outstanding:
1210 Outstanding, start of year........
1231 Disbursements: Direct loan
disbursements...................
1251 Repayments: Repayments and
prepayments.....................
--------- --------- ----------
1290 Outstanding, end of year........
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This account was established in FY 1997 to cover the financing of
direct loans as authorized by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation
and Management Act. Funds are not used for purposes which would
contribute to the overcapitalization of the fishing industry.

Fishing Vessel Obligations Guarantees--Financing Account

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 2 5
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 4 5
22.00 New financing authority (gross)... 3
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 7 5
23.95 New obligations................... -2 -5
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 5
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New financing authority (gross), detail:
Current:

47.05 Authority to borrow (indefinite) 1
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 2
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new financing authority
(gross)....................... 3
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation -1 1
73.10 New obligations................... 2 5
73.20 Total financing disbursements
(gross)......................... -1 -6
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 1
87.00 Total financing disbursements
(gross)......................... 1 6
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Offsets:
Against gross financing authority and
financing disbursements:

88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -2
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Net financing authority and financing
disbursements:
89.00 Financing authority............... 1
90.00 Financing disbursements........... -1 6
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Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4314-0-3-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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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................. 36 25
--------- --------- ----------
2150 Total guaranteed loan
commitments................... 36 25
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Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans
outstanding:
2210 Outstanding, start of year........ 54 73 92
2231 Disbursements of new guaranteed
loans........................... 25 25
2251 Repayments and prepayments........ -6 -6 -6
--------- --------- ----------
2290 Outstanding, end of year........ 73 92 86
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Memorandum:
2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed
loans outstanding, end of year.. 73 92 86
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This account was established in fiscal year 1992 to cover the
financing of pre-1998 guaranteed loans obligated or committed subsequent
to October 1, 1991 as authorized by the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 as
amended. Funds are not used for purposes which would contribute to the
overcapitalization of the fishing industry.

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Federal Ship Financing Fund, Fishing Vessels Liquidating Account

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.02 Disbursements for loan guarantee
claims.......................... 36 4
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations (object class
33.0)......................... 36 4
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
Unobligated balance available, start of year:

21.40 Uninvested balance.............. 2 -4
U.S. Securities:
21.41 Par value..................... 11 8
21.42 Unrealized discounts.......... -1
--------- --------- ----------
21.99 Total unobligated balance,
start of year............... 12 4
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 28
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 40 4
23.95 New obligations................... -36 -4
Unobligated balance available, end of year:

24.40 Uninvested balance.............. -4
24.41 U.S. Securities: Par value...... 8
--------- --------- ----------
24.99 Total unobligated balance, end
of year....................... 4
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
60.05 Appropriation (indefinite)........ 22
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections: Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 6
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 28
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 12
73.10 New obligations................... 36 4
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -23 -16
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 12
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 12
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 11 16
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 23 16
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -6
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 22
90.00 Outlays........................... 17 16
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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........ 142 109 94
2251 Repayments and prepayments........ -17 -15 -13
2261 Adjustments: Terminations for
default that result in loans
receivable...................... -16
--------- --------- ----------
2290 Outstanding, end of year........ 109 94 81
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Memorandum:
2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed
loans outstanding, end of year.. 109 94 81
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Addendum:
Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed
loans that result in loans receivable:

2310 Outstanding, start of year...... 7 23 23
2331 Disbursements for guaranteed
loan claims................... 16
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2390 Outstanding, end of year...... 23 23 23
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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)

Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4417-0-3-376 1995 actual 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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ASSETS:
1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with
Treasury........................ 12 16 9 9
1206 Non-Federal assets: Receivables,
net............................. 12 9 3 3
1701 Net value of assets related to
pre-1992 direct loans receivable
and acquired defaulted
guaranteed loans receivable:
Defaulted guaranteed loans,
gross........................... 6 30 25 20
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1999 Total assets.................... 30 55 37 32
LIABILITIES:
2104 Federal liabilities: Resources
payable to Treasury............. 27 41 37 32
2201 Non-Federal liabilities: Accounts
payable......................... 3 14
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
2999 Total liabilities............... 30 55 37 32
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
4999 Total liabilities and net position 30 55 37 32
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PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

Federal Funds

General and special funds:

Salaries and Expenses

For necessary expenses of the Patent and Trademark Office provided
for by law, including defense of suits instituted against the
Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, [$61,252,000] $27,000,000, to
remain available until expended: Provided, That the funds made available
under this heading are to be derived from deposits in the Patent and
Trademark Office Fee Surcharge Fund as authorized by law: Provided
further, 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. (Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations
Act, 1997.)

Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-1006-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............ 84 113 167
Receipts:
02.01 Patent and Trademark surcharges... 111 115 119
--------- --------- ----------
04.00 Total: Balances and collections... 195 228 286
Appropriation:
05.01 Salaries and expenses............. -82 -61 -27
07.99 Total balance, end of year........ 113 167 259
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 Patent process.................. 69 50 22

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00.02 Information dissemination....... 8 7 3
00.03 Executive direction and
administration................ 5 4 2
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Total direct program.......... 82 61 27
Reimbursable program:

01.01 Patent process.................. 450 457 469
01.02 Trademark process............... 64 72 69
01.03 Information dissemination....... 52 59 54
01.04 Executive direction and
administration................ 37 40 37
--------- --------- ----------
01.91 Total reimbursable program.... 603 628 629
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 685 689 656
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 75 26
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 631 663 656
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 6
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 711 689 656
23.95 New obligations................... -685 -689 -656
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 26
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.20 Appropriation (special fund,
definite)..................... 82 61 27
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 549 602 629
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 631 663 656
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 190 288 408
73.10 New obligations................... 685 689 656
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -581 -569 -608
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -6
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 288 408 456
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 82 17 8
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 22
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 345 379 396
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 154 173 182
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 581 569 608
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -549 -602 -629
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 82 61 27
90.00 Outlays........................... 32 -33 -21
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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 1998 will be proposed.

Fees in 1997 are estimated to be $717 million of which $54 million
will be held in reserve in the PTO Fee Surcharge Fund. Fees in 1998 are
estimated to be $748 million of which $92 million will be held in
reserve.

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 among the patent, trademark, and information dissemination
business areas.

Patent business.--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 1998 program level supports pre-examination, Patent Cooperation
Treaty, examination, and post-examination processing.

Key patent application workload and performance data (excluding
design patent applications) are:

1995 actual 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
Applications in Office (start of year).......... 299,294 341,823 359,431 386,067
Applications received........................... 221,304 191,087 212,000 220,000
Application disposals by examiners.............. -173,129 -180,196 -179,400 -177,700
Change in printing inventory.................... -5,646 6,717 -5,964 -12,573
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Total applications in Office (end of year)...... 341,823 359,431 386,067 415,794
Patent grants printed........................... 102,579 105,529 111,800 111,200
Total pendency in Office, all applications (in
months)..................................... 19.2 20.8 22.5 22.8

Trademark business.--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 1998 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 will continue plans to
transition to the Trademark Information System.

Key trademark application workload and performance data are:

1995 actual 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
Applications in Office (start of year).......... 256,769 320,250 351,336 372,800
Applications received (includes amendments and
combined classes)........................... 175,307 200,640 218,000 240,000
Disposals by examiners.......................... -165,089 -180,034 -211,500 -252,700
Change in printing inventory.................... 53,263 10,480 14,964 79,900
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Total applications in Office--end of year....... 320,250 351,336 372,800 440,000
Trademark registrations printed................. 75,372 91,339 130,800 131,000
Pending time to first action (in months)........ 5.3 5.9 5.5 7.3
Pending time to registration/abandonment (in
months)..................................... 16.7 16.5 17.5 17.5

Information dissemination business.--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. In 1998, information dissemination business will
depend on reengineering efforts, contractor support, and automation
initiatives to provide more effective use of resources to meet the
increasing requirements within base programs.

Policy.--Legislative, executive, policy, and legal functions of the
Office are supported in this activity. Funds in 1998 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; and for the development and implementation of intellectual
property policies and proposals in the U.S. and abroad.

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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 30 24 11
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1 1
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 2 2 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 33 27 12
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 7 6 3
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 6 5 2
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 1 1 1
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 4 3 1
25.2 Other services.................. 18 14 6
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 1
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 1 2 1
31.0 Equipment....................... 12 2 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 82 61 27
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 603 627 628
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 685 689 656
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Personnel Summary

1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 615 428 885
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 37 30 53
Reimbursable:
Total compensable workyears:

2001 Full-time equivalent employment. 4,510 4,922 4,643
2005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 271 305 279
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TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION

Federal Funds

General and special funds:

Under Secretary for Technology/Office of Technology Policy

Salaries and Expenses

For necessary expenses for the Under Secretary for Technology/Office
of Technology Policy, [$9,500,000: Provided, That $2,500,000 of the
total amount provided under this heading shall be available to support
the United States-Israel Science and Technology Commission] $9,230,000,
of which not to exceed $1,750,000 shall remain available until September
30, 1999. (Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations
Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct program.................... 9 10 9
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 7 5 5
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 16 15 14
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 15 15 14
23.95 New obligations................... -16 -15 -14
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 7 10 9
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 1
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 8 10 9
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 7 5 5
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 15 15 14
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 2 9 3
73.10 New obligations................... 16 15 14
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -9 -20 -14
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 9 3 3
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 1 7 6
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 1 8 3
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 7 5 5
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 9 20 14
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -7 -5 -5
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 8 10 9
90.00 Outlays........................... 2 15 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 primary 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 the Office of Technology Policy are
responsible for coordinating a National technology policy. The Under
Secretary fulfills this role in part by chairing the high-level
coordinating committee overseeing the Partnership for a New Generation
of Vehicles Initiative (PNGV), a unique Government-wide, 10-year
partnership between the Federal Government and the big three automakers.
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.

OTP works to promote technology development and commercialization by
hosting round tables and conferences to determine best practices, by
evaluating the effectiveness of Government-industry partnerships, and by
incorporating the results of this research into Federal policy
recommendations and annual reports to Congress. 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.

In addition, in international policy, 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. In 1998, TA proposes to establish two new programs with the
offset coming from the end of the U.S.-Israel Science and Technology
program. These two initiatives totaling $2,025,000 will support the
Administration's foreign policy activities around the world as well as
foster development

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of the indigenous technology assets of regions around the Nation with
the establishing of the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive
Technology (EPSCoT).

TA also houses the Office of Air and Space Commercialization which
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)

Direct obligations:

Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 2 2 2
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 3 3 3
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................. 1 1
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 1 1 1
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 1 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 8 10 9
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 6 5 5
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 2
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 16 15 14
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-1100-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 55 48 48
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 2
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NATIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICE

Federal Funds

Intragovernmental funds:

NTIS Revolving Fund

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 42 83 85
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 42 83 85
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.90 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Fund balance..... 3 3 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 42 80 85
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 45 83 86
23.95 New obligations................... -42 -83 -85
24.90 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Fund balance........... 3 1 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections (gross): Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 42 80 85
42 80 85
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.90 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Fund balance. 39 38 38
73.10 New obligations................... 42 83 85
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -42 -82 -85
74.90 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Fund balance. 38 38 38
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 15 43 46
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 27 39 39
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 42 82 85
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -24 -39 -42
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -18 -41 -43
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -42 -80 -85
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 2
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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 1995 actual 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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0101 Revenue........................... 37 50 80 85
0102 Expense........................... -37 -50 -80 -85
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
0109 Net income or loss (-)............
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Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)

1101 Fund balances with Treasury..... 42 41 41 41
Investments in US securities:
1106 Receivables, net.............. 1 4 2 2
1206 Non-Federal assets: Receivables,
net............................. 1 1 1 1
Other Federal assets:

1802 Inventories and related
properties.................... 2 3 2 2
1803 Property, plant and equipment,
net........................... 13 12 12 12
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1999 Total assets.................... 59 61 58 58
LIABILITIES:
2101 Federal liabilities: Accounts
payable......................... 27 13 13 13
Non-Federal liabilities:

2201 Accounts payable................ 5 13 13 13
2207 Other........................... 6 16 13 13
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
2999 Total liabilities............... 38 42 39 39
NET POSITION:
3100 Appropriated capital.............. 8
3300 Cumulative results of operations.. 13 19 19 19
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
3999 Total net position.............. 21 19 19 19
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
4999 Total liabilities and net position 59 61 58 58
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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent............. 14 15 16
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 15 16 16
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 3 3 4
22.0 Transportation of things.......... 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 1 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 3 3 3
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 1 4 5
25.2 Other services.................... 9 40 39
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 1 8 8

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25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 1 2 2
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 2 3 3
31.0 Equipment......................... 5 2 3
99.0 Subtotal, reimbursable obligations 42 83 85
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 42 83 85
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-4295-0-3-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Total compensable workyears:
2001 Full-time equivalent employment... 409 426 426
2005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 5 8 8
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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, [$268,000,000] $276,852,000, to remain available until
expended, of which not to exceed [$1,625,000] $550,000 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); Department of Commerce and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Operating expenses:

Measurement and engineering
research and standards:
00.01 Electronics and electrical
engineering................. 34 37 38
00.02 Manufacturing engineering..... 19 19 19
00.03 Chemical science and
technology.................. 31 32 32
00.04 Physics....................... 26 29 28
00.05 Materials science and
engineering................. 45 59 51
00.06 Building and fire research.... 13 14 13
00.07 Computer science and applied
mathematics................. 42 44 43
00.08 Technology assistance......... 14 16 19
00.09 National quality program...... 3 3 5
00.10 Research support activities... 27 32 29
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Total operating expenses...... 254 285 277
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 254 285 277
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 11 16
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 258 268 276
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 270 285 277
23.95 New obligations................... -254 -285 -277
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 16
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 259 268 277
41.00 Transferred to other accounts..... -1 -1
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)........... 258 268 276
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 258 268 276
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 60 66 71
73.10 New obligations................... 254 285 277
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -247 -279 -278
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1 -1 -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 66 71 69
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 199 206 213
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 48 73 65
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 247 279 278
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 258 268 276
90.00 Outlays........................... 247 279 278
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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.

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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. At
industry's request, the award program will be extended to include
the categories of health care and education in 1998.
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)

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent............. 111 121 126
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 8 9 9
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 3 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 122 133 138
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 24 26 27
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 2 2
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 8 9 9
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 24 24 22
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 11 12 11
25.5 Research and development contracts 2 2 2
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 3 3 3
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 16 30 19
31.0 Equipment......................... 22 22 22
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 12 12 12
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 2 3 2
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 254 285 277
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0500-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment... 2,002 2,117 2,137
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 13 13 13
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Industrial Technology Services

For necessary expenses of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of
the National Institute of Standards and Technology, [$95,000,000]
$123,400,000, to remain available until expended, [of which not to
exceed $300,000 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''),] the Manufacturing
Extension Partnership, Manufacturing Extension Centers, such Federal
financial assistance for a Center may continue beyond six years and may
be renewed for additional periods, not to exceed [one year] two years,
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 of Commerce that continuation of
Federal funding to the Center is in the best interest of the Regional
Centers for the transfer of Manufacturing Technology Program]: Provided
further, That the center's most recent performance evaluation is
positive, and the center has submitted a reapplication which has
successfully passed merit review and the Secretary of Commerce has
determined that Federal funding of the Center is required to meet the
goals of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program.
In addition, for necessary expenses of the Advanced Technology
Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology,
[$225,000,000] $275,600,000, to remain available until expended, of
which not to exceed [$500,000] $350,000 may be transferred to the
``Working Capital Fund.'' (15 U.S.C. 278k, 278l, 278n; Department of
Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Extramural programs:

00.01 Advanced technology program..... 318 267 276
00.02 Manufacturing extension
partnership................... 113 98 123
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............. 431 365 399
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 172 45
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 301 320 399
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 3
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 476 365 399
23.95 New obligations................... -431 -365 -399
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 45
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 301 320 399
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 371 559 607
73.10 New obligations................... 431 365 399
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -241 -316 -332
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -3
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 559 607 674
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 30 32 40
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 211 284 292
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 241 316 332
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 301 320 399
90.00 Outlays........................... 241 316 332
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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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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent............. 19 22 23
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 1 1 1
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 21 24 25
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 4 5 5
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 1 1 1
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 3 4 4
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 1 2 2
25.2 Other services.................... 7 7 7
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 8 8 8
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 1 1 1
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 2 2 2
31.0 Equipment......................... 2 2 2
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 379 308 341
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 2
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 431 365 399
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0525-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Total compensable workyears:
1001 Full-time equivalent employment... 361 410 410
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 2 2 2
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Construction of Research Facilities

[(rescission)]

[Of the obligated and unobligated balances available under this
heading, $16,000,000 are rescinded] For renovation of existing
facilities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as
authorized by 15 U.S.C. 278c-278e, $16,692,000, to remain available
until expended. (Department of Commerce and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations................. 84 23 24
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 94 46 7
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... -15 -16 17
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 51
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 130 30 24
23.95 New obligations................... -84 -23 -24
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 46 7
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... -15 17
40.36 Unobligated balance rescinded..... -16
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)........... -15 -16 17
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... -15 -16 17
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 74 81 74
73.10 New obligations................... 84 23 24
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -27 -30 -30
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -51
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 81 74 68
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority -2 2
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 27 32 28
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 27 30 30
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. -15 -16 17
90.00 Outlays........................... 27 30 30
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NOTE: 1997 unobligated balances carried over into 1998 are required for
completion of the advanced chemical sciences laboratory.

This appropriation will support the renovation of NIST's current
buildings and laboratories to comply with more stringent science and
engineering requirements.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-0515-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 1 1 1
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 3
25.2 Other services.................... 22 17 17
32.0 Land and structures............... 57 5 5
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 84 23 24
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Personnel Summary

Intragovernmental funds:

Working Capital Fund

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Measurement and engineering research and
standards:

00.01 Electronics and electrical
engineering................... 12 12 13
00.02 Manufacturing engineering....... 9 11 11
00.03 Chemical science and technology. 14 15 14
00.04 Physics......................... 12 12 12
00.05 Materials science and
engineering................... 9 7 6
00.06 Building and fire research...... 9 9 9
00.07 Computer science and applied
mathematics................... 12 16 9
00.08 Technology assistance........... 18 19 19
00.09 National quality program........ 1 2 2
00.10 Research support activities..... 11 9 9
00.11 Advanced technology program..... 3 1
00.12 Manufacturing extension
partnership................... 3 3
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............. 113 115 105
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 60 49 49
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 102 115 105
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 162 164 154
23.95 New obligations................... -113 -115 -105
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 49 49 49
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 1 1
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 101 115 104
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 102 115 105
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 128 81 40

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73.10 New obligations................... 113 115 105
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -160 -156 -118
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 81 40 27
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 1
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 1
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 101 115 104
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 58 41 13
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 160 156 118
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -69 -79 -71
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -32 -36 -33
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -101 -115 -104
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1 1
90.00 Outlays........................... 59 41 14
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The Working capital fund finances research and technical services
performed for other government agencies and the 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.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent............. 39 43 44
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 3 3 3
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 43 47 48
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 9 9 9
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 2 2 2
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 4 4 3
25.2 Other services.................... 15 12 9
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 9 9 7
25.5 Research and development contracts 5 5 4
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 1 1 1
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 6 6 5
31.0 Equipment......................... 9 9 8
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 9 9 8
99.0 Subtotal, reimbursable obligations 112 114 105
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total obligations............... 113 115 105
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-4650-0-4-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total compensable workyears:
2001 Full-time equivalent employment... 749 810 695
2005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............... 5 5 5
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NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION

Federal Funds

General and special funds:

Salaries and Expenses

For necessary expenses, as provided for by law, of the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), [$15,000,000]
$18,074,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That
notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 1535(d), 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
hereafter, notwithstanding any other provision of law, NTIA shall not
authorize spectrum use or provide any spectrum functions pursuant to the
NTIA Organization Act, 47 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 902- 903, to any Federal
entity without reimbursement as required by NTIA for such spectrum
management costs, and Federal entities withholding payment of such cost
shall not use spectrum: Provided further, That the Secretary of Commerce
is authorized to retain and use as offsetting collections all 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, in furtherance of its assigned functions under this paragraph,
and such funds received from other Government agencies shall remain
available until expended. (15 U.S.C. 1512, 1532; 47 U.S.C.
Sec. Sec. 305, 606, 701 et seq., 721, and 744; Department of Commerce
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-0550-0-1-376 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

Domestic and international
policies:
00.01 Domestic policies............. 1 2 2
00.02 International policies........ 2 2 5
Spectrum management:
00.05 Spectrum plans and policies... 3 2 2
00.06 Spectrum management, analysis
and operations.............. 9 7 6
Telecommunication sciences
research:
00.10 Spectrum research and analysis 2 2 2
00.11 Systems and networks research
and analysis................ 2 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Total direct program.......... 19 16 18
01.01 Reimbursable program.............. 7 14 16
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 26 30 34
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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)...... 26 30 34
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 27 30 34
23.95 New obligations................... -26 -30 -34
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 17 15 18
42.00 Transfer from other account..... 2 1
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 19 16 18
Permanent:

Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 6 14 16
68.15 Adjustment to orders on hand
from Federal sources........ 1
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)................... 7 14 16
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 26 30 34
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 12 12 3
73.10 New obligations................... 26 30 34
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -25 -39 -33
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 12 3 4
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 16 13 14
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 3 12 3
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 6 14 16
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 25 39 33
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -6 -14 -16
88.96 Adjustment to orders on hand from
Federal sources................. -1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 19 16 18
90.00 Outlays........................... 19 25 17
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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 1998, 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. NTIA will also develop and implement policies required to
safeguard personal privacy on the NII and GII and work with foreign
governments to prevent disruption to commerce to and from the United
States.
International policies.--In 1998, 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 executive 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 1998, 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 1998, 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 1998, 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 1998, 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.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-
time permanent................ 10 8 8
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 2 2 2
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 2 2 2
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 2 2 5
31.0 Equipment....................... 1
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 16 15 17
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 7 13 16
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 3 2 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 26 30 34
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Personnel Summary

1001 Full-time equivalent employment. 183 135 106
1005 Full-time equivalent of overtime
and holiday hours............. 1 2 2
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 56 104 151
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[Public Broadcasting Facilities, Planning and Construction]

[For grants authorized by section 392 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, $15,250,000, to remain available until expended as
authorized by section 391 of the Act, as amended: Provided, That not to
exceed $1,500,000 shall be available for program administration as
authorized by section 391 of the Act: Provided further, That
notwithstanding the provisions of section 391 of the Act, the 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; Department of
Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Public Broadcasting Facilities,
Planning and Construction....... 14 17
00.03 Program management................ 2 2
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10.00 Total obligations............... 16 19
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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)...... 16 15
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1 2
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 19 19

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23.95 New obligations................... -16 -19
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 2
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Public Broadcasting Facilities,
Planning and Construction....... 16 15
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:

Obligated balance:
Appropriation:
72.40 Public Broadcasting
Facilities, Planning and
Construction.............. 45 38 30
72.40 Endowment for Children's
Educational Televison..... 4 2 1
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72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 49 40 31
73.10 New obligations................... 16 19
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -25 -25 -19
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1 -2
Unpaid obligations, end of year:

Obligated balance:
Appropriation:
74.40 Public Broadcasting
Facilities, Planning and
Construction.............. 38 30 12
74.40 Endowment for Children's
Educational Television.... 2 1
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74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 40 31 12
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 1 2
Outlays from current balances:

86.93 Outlays from current balances... 24 23 19
86.93 Outlays from current balances...
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 25 25 19
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 16 15
90.00 Outlays........................... 25 25 19
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The public broadcasting facilities program awards grants to
noncommercial entities for the planning and construction of broadcasting
facilities throughout the U.S.

This program is proposed for termination.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-0551-0-1-503 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 1 1
41.0 Grants--Public facilities......... 14 17
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 16 19
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Personnel Summary

Information Infrastructure Grants

For grants authorized by section 392 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, [$21,490,000] $36,000,000, to remain available until
expended as authorized by section 391 of the Act, as amended: Provided,
That not to exceed [$3,000,000] $3,010,000 shall be available for
program administration and other support activities as authorized by
section 391: Provided further, 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 the requirements of section 392(a) and 392(c) of the
Act, 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; Department of Commerce and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Grants............................ 22 19 33
00.02 Program management................ 3 5 3
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10.00 Total obligations............... 25 24 36
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year: Uninvested
balance......................... 5 3
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 22 21 36
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 28 24 36
23.95 New obligations................... -25 -24 -36
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year: Uninvested balance..... 3
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 22 21 36
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 51 50 43
73.10 New obligations................... 25 24 36
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -24 -31 -28
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance: Appropriation 50 43 51
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 2 2 3
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 22 29 25
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 24 31 28
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 22 21 36
90.00 Outlays........................... 24 31 28
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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.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-0552-0-1-503 1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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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
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 22 19 33
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 2 3 1
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99.9 Total obligations............... 25 24 36
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Personnel Summary

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GENERAL FUND RECEIPT ACCOUNTS

(in millions of dollars)

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1996 actual 1997 est. 1998 est.
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Offsetting receipts from the public:
13-225100 Fees for LANDSAT data,
public, NOAA, Commerce..............
13-225200 Fees for maps and charts,
public, NOAA, Commerce.............. 17 17 7
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General Fund Offsetting receipts from
the public............................. 17 17 7
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GENERAL PROVISIONS--DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Sec. 201. During the current fiscal year, applicable appropriations
and funds made available to the Department of Commerce by this Act shall
be available for the activities specified in the Act of October 26, 1949
(15 U.S.C. 1514), to the extent and in the manner prescribed by the Act,
and, notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3324, may be used for advanced payments
not otherwise authorized only upon the certification of officials
designated by the Secretary that such payments are in the public
interest.
Sec. 202. During the current fiscal year, appropriations made
available to the Department of Commerce by this Act for salaries and
expenses shall be available for hire of passenger motor vehicles as
authorized by 31 U.S.C. 1343 and 1344; services as authorized by 5
U.S.C. 3109; and uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law
(5 U.S.C. 5901-5902).
Sec. 203. 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. 204. None of the funds provided in this or any previous Act,
or hereinafter made available to the Department of Commerce, shall be
available to reimburse the Unemployment Trust Fund or any other fund or
account of the Treasury to pay for any expenses paid before October 1,
1992, as authorized by section 8501 of title 5, United States Code, for
services performed after April 20, 1990, by individuals appointed to
temporary positions within the Bureau of the Census for purposes
relating to the 1990 decennial census of population.]
Sec. [205] 204. 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 605 of this Act and
shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in
compliance with the procedures set forth in that section.
[Sec. 206. (a) Should legislation be enacted to dismantle or
reorganize the Department of Commerce, the Secretary of Commerce, no
later than 90 days thereafter, shall submit to the Committees on
Appropriations of the House and the Senate a plan for transferring funds
provided in this Act to the appropriate successor organizations:
Provided, That the plan shall include a proposal for transferring or
rescinding funds appropriated herein for agencies or programs terminated
under such legislation: Provided further, That such plan shall be
transmitted in accordance with section 605 of this Act.
(b) The Secretary of Commerce or the appropriate head of any
successor organization(s) may use any available funds to carry out
legislation dismantling or reorganizing the Department of Commerce to
cover the costs of actions relating to the abolishment, reorganization,
or transfer of functions and any related personnel action, including
voluntary separation incentives if authorized by such legislation:
Provided, That the authority to transfer funds between appropriations
accounts that may be necessary to carry out this section is provided in
addition to authorities included under section 205 of this Act: Provided
further, That use of funds to carry out this section shall be treated as
a reprogramming of funds under section 605 of this Act and shall not be
available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the
procedures set forth in that section.]
[Sec. 207. 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 section 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 605 of this Act and shall not be available for
obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedure set
forth in that section.]
[Sec. 208. None of the funds appropriated under this Act or any
other Act henceforth may be used to develop new fishery management
plans, amendments, or regulations which create new individual fishing
quota programs (whether such quotas are transferable or not) or to
implement any such plans, amendments or regulations approved by a
Regional Fishery Management Council or the Secretary after January 4,
1995, until offsetting fees to pay for the cost of administering such
plans, amendments, or regulations are expressly authorized under the
Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et
seq.). This restriction shall also apply to any program relating to the
Gulf of Mexico commercial red snapper fishery that authorizes the
consolidation of licenses, permits or endorsements that result in
different trip limits for vessels in the same class. This restriction
shall not apply in any way to the North Pacific halibut and sablefish,
South Atlantic wreckfish, or the Mid-Atlantic surfclam and ocean
(including mahogany) quohog individual fishing quota programs. The term
``individual fishing quota'' does not include a community development
quota.]
Sec. [209] 205. The Secretary may award contracts for hydrographic,
geodetic, and photogrammetric surveying and mapping services in
accordance with title IX of the Federal Property and Administrative
Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 541 et seq.).
Sec. 206. The Secretary of Commerce may use the Commerce franchise
fund for expenses and equipment necessary for the maintenance and
operation of such administrative services as the Secretary determines
may be performed more advantageously as central services, pursuant to
section 403 of Public Law 103-356: Provided, That any inventories,
equipment, and other assets pertaining to the services to be provided by
such fund, either on hand or on order, less the related liabilities or
unpaid obligations, and any appropriations made for the purpose of
providing capital, shall be used to capitalize such fund: Provided
further, That such fund shall be paid in advance from funds available to
the Department and other Federal agencies for which such centralized
services are performed, at rates which will return in full all expenses
of operation, including accrued leave, depreciation of fund plant and
equipment, amortization of automated data processing (ADP) software and
systems (either acquired or donated), and an amount necessary to
maintain a reasonable operating reserve, as determined by the Secretary:
Provided further, That such fund shall provide services on a competitive
basis: Provided further, That an amount not to exceed four percent of
the total annual income to such fund may be retained in the fund for
fiscal year 1998 and each fiscal year thereafter, to remain available
until expended, to be used for the acquisition of capital equipment, and
for the improvement and implementation of Department financial
management, ADP, and other support systems: Provided further, that no
later than thirty days after the end of each fiscal year, amounts in
excess of this reserve limitation shall be deposited as miscellaneous
receipts in the Treasury: Provided further, That such franchise fund
pilot shall terminate pursuant to section 403(f) of Public Law 103-356.
Sec. 207. (a) Section 401 of title 22, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by adding after the first sentence the
following--
``The Secretary of Commerce may seize and detain any commodity
(other than arms or munitions of war) or technology which is
intended to be or is being exported in violation of laws governing
such exports, and may seize and detain any vessel, vehicle, or
aircraft containing the same or which has been used or is being used
in exporting or attempting to export such articles.''
(2) in subsection (b), by adding the following after ``and not
inconsistent with the provisions thereof''--
``However, with respect to seizures and forfeitures of property
under this section by the Secretary of Commerce, such duties as are
imposed upon the customs officer or any other person with respect to
the seizure and forfeiture of property under the customs laws may be
performed by such officers as are designated by the Secretary of
Commerce or, upon the request of the Secretary of Commerce, by any
other agency that has authority to manage and dispose of seized
property.''

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(b) Section 524(c)(11)(B) of title 28, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end thereof ``or pursuant to the authority of
the Secretary of Commerce.''
Sec. 208. Notwithstanding sections 706 (b), (c), (d) and (e), and
707(f) of P.L. 102-567 (106 stat. 4303-4309), the Secretary of Commerce
may close, consolidate, automate, or relocate any National Weather
Service field office after the Secretary has certified to the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee
on Science of the House of Representatives that such action will not
result in degradation of services to the affected area: Provided. That
such certification shall be in accordance with the modernization
criteria established under section 704: Provided further, That the
termination date of the Modernization Transition Committee, as
established in section 707, is hereby revised to October 31, 1997.
[Sec. 210. There is hereby established the Bureau of the Census
Working Capital Fund, which shall be available without fiscal year
limitation, for expenses and equipment necessary for the maintenance and
operation of such services and projects as the Director of the Census
Bureau determines may be performed more advantageously when centralized:
Provided, That such central services shall, to the fullest extent
practicable, be used to make unnecessary the maintenance of separate
like services in the divisions and offices of the Bureau: Provided
further, That a separate schedule of expenditures and reimbursements,
and a statement of the current assets and liabilities of the Working
Capital Fund as of the close of the last completed fiscal year, shall be
prepared each year: Provided further, That notwithstanding 31 U.S.C.
3302, the Working Capital Fund may be credited with advances and
reimbursements from applicable appropriations of the Bureau and from
funds of other agencies or entities for services furnished pursuant to
law: Provided further, That any inventories, equipment, and other assets
pertaining to the services to be provided by such funds, either on hand
or on order, less the related liabilities or unpaid obligations, and any
appropriations made hereafter for the purpose of providing capital,
shall be used to capitalize the Working Capital Fund: Provided further,
That the Working Capital Fund shall provide for centralized services at
rates which will return in full all expenses of operation, including
depreciation of fund plant and equipment, amortization of automated data
processing software and hardware systems, and an amount necessary to
maintain a reasonable operating reserve as determined by the Director.]
[Sec. 211. (a) Effective 15 days after the enactment of the
Sustainable Fisheries Act, section 1 of the Magnuson Fishery
Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801) shall be amended to
read as follows: ``That this Act may be cited as the `Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management Act'.'' (b) Effective 15 days after
the enactment of the Sustainable Fisheries Act, all references to the
Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act shall be redesignated
as references to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act.] (Department of Commerce and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 1997.)

TITLE VI--GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 601. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall
be used for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by the
Congress.
Sec. 602. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall
remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless
expressly so provided herein.
Sec. 603. 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. 604. 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. 605. (a) None of the funds provided under this Act, or provided
under previous appropriations Acts to the agencies funded by this Act
that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year
[1997]1998, 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 under
previous appropriations Acts to the agencies funded by this Act that
remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year
[1997]1998, 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 numbers 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. 606. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used
for the construction, repair (other than emergency repair), overhaul,
conversion, or modernization of vessels for the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration in shipyards located outside of the United
States.
Sec. 607. (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.
(c) Prohibition of Contracts With Persons Falsely Labeling Products
as Made in America.--If it has been finally determined by a court or
Federal agency that any person intentionally affixed a label bearing a
``Made in America'' inscription, or any inscription with the same
meaning, to any product sold in or shipped to the United States that is
not made in the United States, the person shall be ineligible to receive
any contract or subcontract made with funds made available in this Act,
pursuant to the debarment, suspension, and ineligibility procedures
described in sections 9.400 through 9.409 of title 48, Code of Federal
Regulations.
[Sec. 608. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used
to implement, administer, or enforce any guidelines of the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission covering harassment based on religion,
when it is made known to the Federal entity or official to which such
funds are made available that such guidelines do not differ in any
respect from the proposed guidelines published by the Commission on
October 1, 1993 (58 Fed. Reg. 51266).]
[Sec. 609. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made
available by this Act may be obligated or expended to pay for any cost
incurred for (1) opening or operating any United States diplomatic or
consular post in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam that was not
operating on July 11, 1995; (2) expanding any United States diplomatic
or consular post in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam that was operating
on July 11, 1995; or (3) increasing the total number of personnel
assigned to United States diplomatic or consular posts in the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam above the levels existing on July 11, 1995, unless
the President certifies within 60 days, based upon all information
available to the United States Government that the Government of the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam is cooperating in full faith with the
United States in the following four areas:
(1) Resolving discrepancy cases, live sightings and field
activities,
(2) Recovering and repatriating American remains,
(3) Accelerating efforts to provide documents that will help
lead to fullest possible accounting of POW/MIA's.
(4) Providing further assistance in implementing trilateral
investigations with Laos.]
[Sec. 610. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used
for any United Nations undertaking when it is made known

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to the Federal official having authority to obligate or expend such
funds (1) that the United Nations undertaking is a peacekeeping mission,
(2) that such undertaking will involve United States Armed Forces under
the command or operational control of a foreign national, and (3) that
the President's military advisors have not submitted to the President a
recommendation that such involvement is in the national security
interests of the United States and the President has not submitted to
the Congress such a recommendation.]
[Sec. 611. None of the funds made available in this Act shall be
used to provide the following amenities or personal comforts in the
Federal prison system--
(1) in-cell television viewing except for prisoners who are
segregated from the general prison population for their own safety;
(2) the viewing of R, X, and NC-17 rated movies, through
whatever medium presented;
(3) any instruction (live or through broadcasts) or training
equipment for boxing, wrestling, judo, karate, or other martial art,
or any bodybuilding or weightlifting equipment of any sort;
(4) possession of in-cell coffee pots, hot plates or heating
elements; or
(5) the use or possession of any electric or electronic musical
instrument.]
[Sec. 612. None of the funds made available in title II for the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the heading
``Fleet Modernization, Shipbuilding and Conversion'' may be used to
implement sections 603, 604, and 605 of Public Law 102-567: Provided,
That NOAA may develop a modernization plan for its fisheries research
vessels that takes fully into account opportunities for contracting for
fisheries surveys.]
Sec. [613] 608. Any costs incurred by a Department or agency funded
under this Act resulting from personnel actions taken in response to
funding reductions included in this Act 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 section 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 605 of this Act and shall not be
available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the
procedures set forth in that section.
Sec. [614] 609. None of the funds made available in this Act to the
Federal Bureau of Prisons may be used to distribute or make available
any commercially published information or material to a prisoner when it
is made known to the Federal official having authority to obligate or
expend such funds that such information or material is sexually explicit
or features nudity.
Sec. 610. Section 1103(h)(1) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as
amended (46 U.S.C. App. 1273), is further amended by striking paragraph
(B) and inserting in lieu thereof:
``(B) determine for each of the risk categories a range of subsidy rates
equivalent to the cost, as defined in section 502 of the Congressional
Budget Act of 1974, as amended, of individual guarantees in each
category, expressed as percentages of the amount guaranteed under this
title in the category;''.
[Sec. 615. Of the funds appropriated in this Act under the heading
``OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS--state and local law enforcement
assistance'' and ``Community Oriented Policing Services Program'', not
more than ninety percent of the amount to be awarded to an entity under
the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant and part Q of title I of the
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 shall be made
available to such an entity when it is made known to the Federal
official having authority to obligate or expend such funds that the
entity that employs a public safety officer (as such term is defined in
section 1204 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets
Act of 1968) does not provide such a public safety officer who retires
or is separated from service due to injury suffered as the direct and
proximate result of a personal injury sustained in the line of duty
while responding to an emergency situation or a hot pursuit (as such
terms are defined by State law) with the same or better level of health
insurance benefits that are paid by the entity at the time of retirement
or separation.]
[SEC. 616. LIMITATION ON PATENT INFRINGEMENTS RELATING TO A MEDICAL
PRACTITIONER'S PERFORMANCE OF A MEDICAL ACTIVITY.
Section 287 of title 35, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
(c)(1) With respect to a medical practitioner's performance of a
medical activity that constitutes an infringement under section 271 (a)
or (b) of this title, the provisions of sections 281, 283, 284, and 285
of this title shall not apply against the medical practitioner or
against a related health care entity with respect to such medical
activity.
(2) For the purposes of this subsection:
(A) the term ``medical activity'' means the performance of a
medical or surgical procedure on a body, but shall not include (i)
the use of a patented machine, manufacture, or composition of matter
in violation of such patent, (ii) the practice of a patented use of
a composition of matter in violation of such patent, or (iii) the
practice of a process in violation of a biotechnology patent.
(B) the term ``medical practitioner'' means any natural person
who is licensed by a State to provide the medical activity described
in subsection (c)(1) or who is acting under the direction of such
person in the performance of the medical activity.
(C) the term ``related health care entity'' shall mean an entity
with which a medical practitioner has a professional affiliation
under which the medical practitioner performs the medical activity,
including but not limited to a nursing home, hospital, university,
medical school, health maintenance organization, group medical
practice, or a medical clinic.
(D) the term ``professional affiliation'' shall mean staff
privileges, medical staff membership, employment or contractual
relationship, partnership or ownership interest, academic
appointment, or other affiliation under which a medical practitioner
provides the medical activity on behalf of, or in association with,
the health care entity.
(E) the term ``body'' shall mean a human body, organ or cadaver,
or a nonhuman animal used in medical research or instruction
directly relating to the treatment of humans.
(F) the term ``patented use of a composition of matter'' does
not include a claim for a method of performing a medical or surgical
procedure on a body that recites the use of a composition of matter
where the use of that composition of matter does not directly
contribute to achievement of the objective of the claimed method.
(G) the term ``State'' shall mean any state or territory of the
United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico.
(3) This subsection does not apply to the activities of any person,
or employee or agent of such person (regardless of whether such person
is a tax exempt organization under section 501(c) of the Internal
Revenue Code), who is engaged in the commercial development,
manufacture, sale, importation, or distribution of a machine,
manufacture, or composition of matter or the provision of pharmacy or
clinical laboratory services (other than clinical laboratory services
provided in a physician's office), where such activities are:
(A) directly related to the commercial development, manufacture,
sale, importation, or distribution of a machine, manufacture, or
composition of matter or the provision of pharmacy or clinical
laboratory services (other than clinical laboratory services
provided in a physician's office), and
(B) regulated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act,
the Public Health Service Act, or the Clinical Laboratories
Improvement Act.
(4) This subsection shall not apply to any patent issued before the
date of enactment of this subsection.]
[Sec. 617. Effective with the enactment of this Act and in any
fiscal year hereafter, section 8 of Public Law 96-132 is hereby
repealed.]
[Sec. 618. (a) In General.--The Secretary may issue a guarantee or a
commitment to guarantee obligations under title XI of the Merchant
Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1271 et seq.), upon such terms as the
Secretary may prescribe, to assist in the reactivation and modernization
of any shipyard in the United States that is closed on the date of the
enactment of this Act, if the Secretary finds that--
(1) the closed shipyard historically built military vessels and
responsible entities now seek to reopen it as an internationally
competitive commercial shipyard;
(2)(A) the closed shipyard has been designated by the President
as a public-private partnership project; or
(B) has a reuse plan approved by the Navy in which commercial
shipbuilding and repair are primary activities and has a revolving
economic conversion fund approved by the Department of Defense; and
(3) the State in which the shipyard is located, and each other
involved State, or a State-chartered agency, is making a significant
financial investment in the overall cost of reactivation and
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project, in addition to the funds required by subsection (d)(2) of
this section.
(b) Waivers.--Notwithstanding any other provision of title XI of the
Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1271 et seq.), the Secretary
shall not apply the requirements of section 1104A(d) of that Act when
issuing a guarantee or a commitment to guarantee an obligation under
this section.
(c) Conditions.--The Secretary shall impose such conditions on the
issuance of a guarantee or a commitment to guarantee under this section
as are necessary to protect the interests of the United States from the
risk of a default. The Secretary shall consider the interdependency of
such shipyard modernization and reactivation projects and related vessel
loan guarantee requests pending under title XI of the Merchant Marine
Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) before issuing a guarantee of a
commitment to guarantee under this section.
(d) Funding Provisions.--
(1) The Secretary may not guarantee or commit to guarantee
obligations under this section that exceed $50,000,000 in the
aggregate.
(2) The amount of appropriated funds required by the Federal
Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a et seq.) in advance of the
Secretary's issuance of a guarantee or a commitment to guarantee
under this section shall be provided by the State in which the
shipyard is located, and other involved States, or by a State-
chartered agency, and deposited by the Secretary in the financing
account established under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2
U.S.C. 661a et seq.) for loan guarantees issued by the Secretary
under title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 (46 App. U.S.C.
1271 et seq.). No federally appropriated funds shall be available
for this purpose. The funds deposited into that financing account
shall be held and applied by the Secretary in accordance with the
provisions of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a
et seq.), except that, unless the Secretary shall have earlier paid
an obligee or been required to pay an obligee pursuant to the terms
of a loan guarantee, the funds deposited in that financing account
shall be returned, upon the expiration of the Secretary's loan
guarantee, to the State, States, or State-chartered agency which
originally provided the funds to the Secretary.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law or
regulation, the cost (as that term is defined by the Federal Credit
Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a et seq.)) of a guarantee or
commitment to guarantee issued under this section--
(A) may only be determined with reference to the merits of
the specific closed shipyard reactivation project which is the
subject of that guarantee or commitment to guarantee, without
reference to any other project, type of project, or averaged
risk; and
(B) may not be used in determining the cost of any other
project, type of project, or averaged risk applicable to
guarantees or commitments to guarantee issued under title XI of
the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1271 et seq.).
(e) Sunset.--No commitment to guarantee obligations under this
section shall be issued by the Secretary after one year after the date
of enactment of this section.
(f) Definition.--As used in this section, the term ``Secretary''
means the Secretary of Transportation.] (Departments of Commerce,
Justice and State, the Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriations
Act, 1997.)