Appendix - Department of Commerce

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

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Federal Funds

General and special funds:

Salaries and Expenses

For expenses necessary for the general administration of the
Department of Commerce provided for by law, including not to exceed
$3,000 for official entertainment, [$30,000,000] $34,046,000.
(Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999,
as included in Public Law 105-277, section 101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 Executive direction............. 13 13 13
00.02 Departmental staff services..... 17 22 21
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 44 47 47
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 74 82 81
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 2 1 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 73 82 81
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 75 83 82
23.95 Total new obligations............. -74 -82 -81
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 1 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 27 30 34
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 2 5
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43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 29 35 34
Permanent:

Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 42 47 47
68.10 From Federal sources: Change
in receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............. 2
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68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)................... 44 47 47
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 73 82 81
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:

72.40 Obligated balance, start of year 5 3 2
72.95 From Federal sources:
Receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 3 5 5
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72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 8 8 7
73.10 Total new obligations............. 74 82 81
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -75 -82 -81
Unpaid obligations, end of year:

74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.. 3 2 2
74.95 From Federal sources:
Receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 5 5 5
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74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 8 7 7
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 29 31 30
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 3 4 4
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 43 47 47
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 75 82 81
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -42 -47 -47
88.95 From Federal sources: Change in
receivables and unpaid, unfilled
orders.......................... -2
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 29 35 34
90.00 Outlays........................... 32 35 34
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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.

Performance measures.--General Administration performs Departmental
planning, establishes Departmental policies, and provides administrative
guidance and performance oversight to accomplish the Department's
mission.

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................ 14 17 18
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 3 4 4
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 4 3 3
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................. 2 6 2
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 5 4 5
31.0 Equipment....................... 1 1
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 30 35 34
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 44 47 47
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 74 82 81
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0120-0-1-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 189 237 248
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 43 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),
[$21,000,000] $23,454,000. (Department of Commerce and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 1999, as included in Public Law 105-277, section
101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct program.................... 20 21 23
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 1 1 1
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 21 22 24
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 21 22 24
23.95 Total new obligations............. -21 -22 -24
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 20 21 23
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 1 1 1
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 21 22 24
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 3 3 3
73.10 Total new obligations............. 21 22 24
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -21 -22 -24
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 3 3 3
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 18 18 20
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 2 3 3
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 1 1 1
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 21 22 24
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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 23
90.00 Outlays........................... 20 21 23
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This appropriation provides for agency-wide audits, inspections, 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 for internal audits and contract audits.
Contract audits provide professional advice to agency contracting
officials on accounting and financial matters related 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.

Activities under the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) account
support all three themes of the Commerce Annual Performance Plan: U.S.
competitiveness in the global marketplace; American competitiveness
through science and technology and an unrivaled information base; and,
effective stewardship of our Nation's resources and assets to ensure
sustainable economic opportunities.

The OIG concentrates on programs and operations that have the
greatest potential for identifying fraud, recovering funds, precluding
unnecessary outlays, and improving management. The OIG identifies the
audit, inspection, and investigative universe and determines how it will
focus its work on areas that significantly affect the Department's
ability to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement.

The OIG's Semiannual Report to the Congress provides the following
Statistical Highlights:

LValue of questioned costs identified in audit reports.

LValue of audit recommendations that funds be put to better
use.

LValue of audit recommendations agreed to by management.

LArrests, indictments, convictions, personnel actions,
administrative actions, and fines, restitutions, judgments, and civil
and administrative recoveries.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-
time permanent................ 12 12 13
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 3 3 3
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 2 2 2
25.2 Other services.................. 2 3 3
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 1 1 1
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 20 21 23
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 1 1 1
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 21 22 24
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0126-0-1-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 192 218 230
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Intragovernmental funds:

Working Capital Fund

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
09.01 Departmental staff services....... 63 71 98
09.02 General counsel................... 19 18 25
09.03 Public affairs.................... 1 2 2
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09.99 Total reimbursable program...... 83 91 125
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 83 91 125
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 4 3 3
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 83 91 125
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 87 94 128
23.95 Total new obligations............. -83 -91 -125
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 3 3 3
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:

68.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 77 91 125
68.10 From Federal sources: Change in
receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 6
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68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)..................... 83 91 125
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:

72.40 Obligated balance, start of year -6 -7 -6
72.95 From Federal sources:
Receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 22 28 28
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72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 16 21 22
73.10 Total new obligations............. 83 91 125
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -78 -91 -125
Unpaid obligations, end of year:

74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.. -7 -6 -6
74.95 From Federal sources:
Receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 28 28 28
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74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 21 22 22
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 78 91 125
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -77 -91 -125
88.95 From Federal sources: Change in
receivables and unpaid, unfilled
orders.......................... -6
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 2
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This fund finances, on a reimbursable basis, Department-wide
administrative functions that are more efficiently and economically
performed on a centralized basis.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4511-0-4-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 31 36 41
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 6 7 8
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 5 5 6
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 3 3 4
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 22 26 49
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 9 9 11
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 3 3 3
31.0 Equipment......................... 3 1 2
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 83 91 125
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Personnel Summary

Franchise Fund

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
09.02 O/S Office of Computer Services... 16 17 17
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 16 17 17
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 1 1 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 15 17 17
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 16 18 18
23.95 Total new obligations............. -16 -17 -17
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 1 1 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:

68.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 14 17 17
68.10 From Federal sources: Change in
receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 1
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)..................... 15 17 17
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:

72.40 Obligated balance, start of year 1 -1 -1
72.95 From Federal sources:
Receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 4 5 5
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72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 5 4 4
73.10 Total new obligations............. 16 17 17
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -15 -17 -17
Unpaid obligations, end of year:

74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.. -1 -1 -1
74.95 From Federal sources:
Receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 5 5 5
--------- --------- ----------
74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 4 4 4
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 15 17 17
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -14 -17 -17
88.95 From Federal sources: Change in
receivables and unpaid, unfilled
orders.......................... -1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 1
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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 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 3 3 3
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 11 12 13
31.0 Equipment......................... 1 1
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 16 17 17
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Personnel Summary

Gifts and Bequests

Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-8501-0-7-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............
Receipts:
02.01 Gifts and bequests................ 1 1 1
Appropriation:
05.01 Gifts and bequests................ -1 -1 -1
07.99 Total balance, end of year........
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total new obligations (object
class 25.2)..................... 1 1 1
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 1 1 1
23.95 Total new obligations............. -1 -1 -1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
60.27 Appropriation (trust fund,
indefinite)..................... 1 1 1
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 Total new obligations............. 1 1 1
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 1 1 1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1 1 1
90.00 Outlays........................... 1 1 1
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The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to accept, hold, administer,
and utilize gifts and bequests of property, both real and personal, for
the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Department of
Commerce. Property and the proceeds thereof are used as nearly as
possible in accordance with the terms of the gift or bequest.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

Federal Funds

General and special funds:

Salaries and Expenses

For necessary expenses of administering the economic development
assistance programs as provided for by law, [$24,000,000] $28,971,000:
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, 1999, as included in Public Law 105-277,
section 101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct program.................... 24 26 29
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 2 1 1
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 26 27 30
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 4 3 3
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 26 27 30
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 30 30 33
23.95 Total new obligations............. -26 -27 -30
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 3 3 3
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 21 24 29
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 3 2
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 24 26 29
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 2 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 26 27 30
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 1 2
73.10 Total new obligations............. 26 27 30
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -25 -29 -30
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 2
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 20 23 26
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 3 5 3
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 2 1 1
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 25 29 30
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -2 -1 -1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 24 26 29
90.00 Outlays........................... 23 28 29
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During the 106th Congress, the Administration will propose
legislation to reauthorize the Trade Adjustment Assistance program. The
Administration encourages the Congress to consider and approve this
legislation during the 1st session of the 106th Congress.

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, 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:

11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-
time permanent................ 14 15 17
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 3 3 4
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 2 2 2
25.2 Other services.................. 1 1 1
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 1 2 2
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment..................... 1 1 1
31.0 Equipment....................... 1 1 1
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 24 26 29
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 2 1 1
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 26 27 30
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0125-0-1-452 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 231 261 264
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 21 7 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, Public Law 89-136, as
amended, [Public Law 91-304, and such laws that were in effect
immediately before September 30, 1982,] and for trade adjustment
assistance, [$368,379,000: 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] $364,379,000. (19 U.S.C. 2343,
2355; 42 U.S.C. 3121, 3141, 3143, 3147, 3149, 3171, and 3231-3233;
Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as
included in Public Law 105-277, section 101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 Planning grants................. 24 24 30
00.02 Technical assistance grants..... 9 9 11
00.03 Public works grants............. 178 206 191
00.04 Economic adjustment grants...... 30 34 54
00.05 Research and evaluation......... 1 1 1
00.06 Defense economic conversion..... 89 85 65
00.07 Trade adjustment assistance..... 9 9 12
00.08 Hurricanes Fran and Hortense.... 16
00.09 1996 Floods..................... 1

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00.10 Hurricane Andrew................ 4 2
00.11 Butte Montana................... 2
00.12 Tri-State Floods (Grant)........ 1
00.13 Upper Midwest Floods............ 28 12
00.14 Special Projects................ 2
00.15 Title IX........................ 14
00.16 Trade Adjustment Assistance
Program....................... 5
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 12 1
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 403 405 364
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 60 17
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 354 388 364
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 5
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23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 419 405 364
23.95 Total new obligations............. -403 -405 -364
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 17
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 340 368 364
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 19
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 340 387 364
50.00 Reappropriation................. 2
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 12 1
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70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 354 388 364
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 967 972 965
73.10 Total new obligations............. 403 405 364
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -376 -412 -410
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -17
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -5
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 972 965 919
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 65 21 18
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 299 390 392
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 12 1
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 376 412 410
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -12 -1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 342 387 364
90.00 Outlays........................... 364 411 410
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The Economic Development Administration (EDA) provides grants for
public works facilities, other financial assistance, and planning and
coordination assistance needed to alleviate conditions of substantial
and persistent unemployment and underemployment in economically
distressed areas and regions. EDA assistance stimulates job creation and
increases income in distressed communities, promotes greater national
productivity and balanced economic growth.

In 2000, EDA will address major community needs based on the
following initiatives: (1) a reinforced commitment to Community and
Regional Enhancement, which will serve as a catalyst for assisting
distressed communities in achieving their long-term competitive economic
potential through the strategic investment of resources based upon
locally and regionally developed priorities; (2) a Disaster Mitigation
and Economic Recovery program to focus specifically on providing long-
term economic recovery assistance to those communities adversely
affected by major catastrophic disasters; and (3) a broader National
Program Analysis and Information Consolidation which will provide
resources to identify new challenges, opportunities and trends in
economic development and develop a comprehensive information base for
data.

EDA responds to community priorities and strives to meet its
objectives through the use of a broad range of program tools:

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, 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, or 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 as a result of natural disasters, international trade
competition, or major plant closings. Provide grants to support
Brownfields redevelopment.

Research evaluation grants.--Support studies about the causes of
economic distress and approaches to alleviating and preventing such
problems, national demonstrations of innovative economic development
techniques, and dissemination of economic development information.

Defense economic adjustment grants.--Provide communities impacted by
Department of Defense and Department of Energy 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.--Provide 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.

Performance measures.--All program activities under this account
support all three themes of the Commerce Strategic Plan, including goals
on stimulating the creation of private sector jobs, helping distressed
communities build capacity for economic growth, providing new knowledge
and technical information to help solve economic development problems,
helping communities incorporate technology as an economic development
tool, helping communities recover from defense downsizing and natural
disasters, and helping communities achieve sustainable economic
development.

For investments made in 1998, 1999, and 2000, as in other years,
outcomes are generated after projects are completed, estimated at three
years after the appropriation, and businesses are established in the
project area, estimated at six years after completion. Below are a few
of the performance measures that EDA is using for its programs with
projections of performance outcomes expected in or about 2007, 2008 and
2009, respectively.

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Projected outcomes
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Goal Performance measures 1998
actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Theme I--Economic Infrastructure
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Creation of private sector jobs in economically Jobs created and/or retained. 59,364 72,287 *66,753
distressed communities.
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Private dollars invested in 2.0 2.0 *1.9
EDA project (billions).
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Theme II & III--Science and Technology; Resource and Asset Management
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Build community capacity to achieve and sustain Number of research and 5 5 5
economic growth. technical assistance results
published or presented
nationally each year
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* Estimates reflect the long-term outcomes resulting from appropriations in the above fiscal years.

A more detailed presentation of goals, performance measures and
targets is found in the Commerce Annual Performance Plan.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-2050-0-1-452 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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41.0 Direct obligations: Grants,
subsidies, and contributions.... 391 404 364
99.0 Reimbursable obligations:
Subtotal, reimbursable
obligations..................... 12 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 403 405 364
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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.................. 3 3 3
00.02 Defaults and care and protection
of collateral................... 2 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 5 5 5
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 4 5 5
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 5 5 5
23.95 Total new obligations............. -5 -5 -5
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

41.00 Transferred to other accounts... -4
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... -4
Permanent:

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

88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -8 -5 -5
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. -4
90.00 Outlays........................... -2 -1 -1
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Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)

1263 Direct loans.................... -1 -1
1264 Other adjustments, net.......... 2
--------- --------- ----------
1290 Outstanding, end of year........ 54 48 42
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Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4406-0-3-452 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans
outstanding:
2210 Outstanding, start of year........ 15 13 12
2251 Repayments and prepayments........ -1 -1 -1
2264 Adjustments: Other adjustments,
net............................. -1
--------- --------- ----------
2290 Outstanding, end of year........ 13 12 11
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Memorandum:
2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed
loans outstanding, end of year.. 12 11 10
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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 2000.

Statement of Operations (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4406-0-3-452 1997 actual 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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0101 Revenue........................... 3 2 2 2
0102 Expense........................... -2 -2 -2 -2
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
0109 Net income or loss (-)............ 1
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Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4406-0-3-452 1997 actual 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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ASSETS:
1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with
Treasury........................ 6 4 4 4
Net value of assets related to
pre-1992 direct loans
receivable and acquired
defaulted guaranteed loans
receivable:

1601 Direct loans, gross............. 57 52 48 42
1603 Allowance for estimated
uncollectible loans and
interest (-).................. -7 -5 -5 -5
1604 Direct loans and interest
receivable, net............... 50 47 43 37
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1699 Value of assets related to
direct loans................ 50 47 43 37
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1999 Total assets.................... 56 51 47 41
LIABILITIES:
2102 Federal liabilities: Interest
payable......................... 3 3 3 3
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
2999 Total liabilities............... 3 3 3 3
NET POSITION:
3100 Appropriated capital.............. 53 49 45 38
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
3999 Total net position.............. 53 49 45 38
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
4999 Total liabilities and net position 56 52 48 41
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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4406-0-3-452 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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25.2 Other services.................... 2 2 2
43.0 Interest and dividends............ 3 3 3
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 5 5 5
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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,
[$136,147,000] $156,944,000. (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, 1999, as included in Public Law 105-277, section
101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

Current economic statistics:
00.01 Current economic statistics... 86 93 100
00.02 Current demographic statistics 58 60 63
00.03 Survey development and data
services.................... 3 3 4
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 147 156 167
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 147 156 167
23.95 Total new obligations............. -147 -156 -167
23.98 Unobligated balance expiring...... -1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 137 136 157
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 10
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 137 146 157
Permanent:

60.00 Appropriation................... 10 10 10
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 147 156 167
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 69 10 39
73.10 Total new obligations............. 147 156 167
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -203 -127 -152
73.40 Adjustments in expired accounts... -2
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 10 39 54
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 137 118 123
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 57 8 29
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 9
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 203 127 152
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 147 156 167
90.00 Outlays........................... 203 127 152
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The activities of this appropriation provide for the collection,
compilation, and publication of a broad range of current economic,
demographic, and social 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 based on the North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS), annual county
business data, and corporate financial data. In addition, the 2000
program will maintain the Gross Domestic Product estimate.
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 provide information on 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. In addition, the
demographic statistics program will continue to improve the poverty
measurement.

The Census Bureau compiles housing statistics on the Nation's
housing inventory and provides national and regional estimates of
housing vacancy rates. 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.
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 that 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.

Performance measures.--Activities under the Salaries and Expenses
account support two strategic themes of the Department of Commerce:
``Economic Infrastructure'' and ``Science, Technology, and
Information.'' The goals supported under each theme, respectively, are
to provide quality data and to provide timely and relevant data.

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A more detailed presentation of the goals, performance measures, and
targets is found in the Commerce Annual Performance Plan.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent............. 72 74 80
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 9 16 16
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 3 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 84 91 97
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 18 21 24
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 5 6 6
22.0 Transportation of things.......... 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 7 7 7
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 3 3 3
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 1 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 4 6 5
25.2 Other services.................... 3 5 5
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 5 5 8
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities...................... 1 1 1
25.5 Research and development contracts 1 1 1
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 1
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 6 4 3
31.0 Equipment......................... 8 5 5
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 147 156 167
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0401-0-1-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 2,013 2,083 2,233
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Periodic Censuses and Programs

For expenses necessary to conduct the decennial census,
[$1,026,936,000] $2,789,545,000 to remain available until expended[:
Provided, That, of this amount, not less than $75,000,000 shall be for
the following activities: (1) $23,000,000 for additional staffing
requirements for local field offices; (2) $17,000,000 for additional
promotion, outreach, and marketing activities; and (3) $35,000,000 for
additional costs associated with modifications to decennial census
questionnaires].
[In addition, for necessary expenses of the Census Monitoring Board
as authorized by section 210 of Public Law 105-119, $4,000,000, to
remain available until expended.]
In addition, for expenses to collect and publish statistics for
other periodic censuses and programs provided for by law, [$155,966,000]
$125,209,000, 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, 1999, as included
in Public Law 105-277, section 101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Economic statistics programs:

00.01 Economic censuses............... 62 54 46
00.02 Census of governments........... 3 4 4
Demographic statistics programs:

00.06 Intercensal demographic
estimates..................... 5 5 5
00.08 2000 Decennial census........... 386 1,048 2,830
00.09 Continuous measurement............ 17 20
00.10 Demographic surveys sample
redesign........................ 4 5 5
00.11 Electronic information collection. 6 8 8
00.12 Geographic support................ 43 43 34
00.13 Data processing................... 24 25 23
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 550 1,212 2,955
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 1 6
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 552 1,194 2,915
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 3 12 40
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 556 1,212 2,955
23.95 Total new obligations............. -550 -1,212 -2,955
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 6
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 556 1,187 2,915
41.00 Transferred to other accounts..... -4 -4
42.00 Transferred from other accounts... 11
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)........... 552 1,194 2,915
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 48 170 252
73.10 Total new obligations............. 550 1,212 2,955
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -425 -1,118 -2,694
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -3 -12 -40
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 170 252 473
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 377 946 2,449
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 48 173 246
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 425 1,118 2,694
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 552 1,194 2,915
90.00 Outlays........................... 425 1,118 2,694
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This appropriation funds legislatively mandated economic and
periodic demographic censuses and other authorized activities.

Economic statistics programs.--
Economic censuses.--The economic censuses provide data on
manufactures, mining, 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.
2000 is the sixth and last year in the six year cycle of the 1997
Economic Census. The Bureau will publish and disseminate data
collected and processed the previous two years. 2000 is also the
first year in the 2002 Economic Census cycle, and planning for that
census will begin.
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.
2000 is the first year in the five-year cycle of the 2002 Census of
governments. The focus for 2000 is planning for the census.

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.--2000 is the critical year in which the Bureau
will launch Census 2000. Many years of planning and preparation and
over a billion dollars have been invested in Census 2000 and will,
in 2000, culminate in a sophisticated, highly interdependent and
massive mobilization. At the funding level requested, the Bureau
will use the sampling methodology to conduct the most accurate
census ever.
In the Spring of 2000, every American household will receive a
census questionnaire designed to reduce respondent burden while
continuing to capture the vital information needed to formulate
national and local policy. After the questionnaires are delivered,
the major data collection

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(i.e., enumeration) activities for Census 2000 will occur between
April and September. Throughout the data collection phase, there
will be a parallel data processing phase where the information will
be entered into the computer and checked. Conducting enumeration and
data processing activities simultaneously is efficient and effective
in that it will identify areas where information is missing or
incomplete while the data collection infrastructure is still
mobilized and able to contact specific households to collect missing
or incomplete information. The enumeration will include the use of
well established statistical sampling techniques that will enable
the Bureau to conduct the most cost effective and accurate census
ever. Once data collection is complete, data processing will
continue to assure the accuracy of the census results. Funding is
included to collect American Community Survey national sample data
for benchmarking against Census 2000 results, which is vital for
elimination of the long form from the 2010 Decennial Census. Other
2000 activities will include continued implementation of Census 2000
public outreach and marketing efforts, collecting data on
populations living in nontraditional households, and ensuring that
the American public has multiple ways to respond to Census 2000.

Demographic Surveys 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.

Electronic Information Collection (EIC).--EIC 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, EIC 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 the Bureau.

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.

Performance measures.--Activities under the Periodic Censuses and
Programs account support two strategic themes of the Department of
Commerce: ``Economic Infrastructure'' and ``Science, Technology, and
Information.'' The goals supported under each theme, respectively are to
provide quality data, and to provide timely and relevant data.

Below are selected performance goals for the Bureau.

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Goal Measure Target for 2000
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Provide quality data
Decennial Net population undercount 0.1%* (1.6-1.8% for
Decennial in 1990)

Economic Accuracy score TBD

Demographic % of household surveys 100%
attaining 100% of
reliability
specifications**

% of household surveys 100%
with initial response
rates >90%***
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Provide timely and
relevant data
Decennial Meet all Census 2000 100% on time
published data release
milestones on time

Qualitative independent NA
evaluations

Economic Meet all principal 100% on time
economic indicator
published release dates
on time

Customer satisfaction >4 (5 point scale)
ranking****

Demographic Reduce time between data 5% annual decrease
collection and data
release for selected
household surveys

Qualitative customer NA
evaluation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Assumes the use of sampling for non-response and the integrated
coverage measurement survey (ICM).

** Reliability: A series of statistical measurements that define the
precision of a survey; e.g., standard error, coefficient of variation,
and sample design effect.

*** Excludes household expenditure surveys.

**** This is a Bureau of Economic Analysis measure that is affected by
the performance of Census economic programs.

A more detailed presentation of the goals, performance measures, and
targets is found in the Commerce Annual Performance Plan.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent............. 121 149 168
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 53 309 1,462
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 8 5 2
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 182 463 1,632
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 38 97 183
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 18 59 150
22.0 Transportation of things.......... 2 3 22
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 12 15 15
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 3 51 101
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 20 14 271
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 9 154 15
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 99 136 19
25.2 Other services.................... 61 95 371
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 18 42 33
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities...................... 4 3 7
25.5 Research and development contracts 8 15 8
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 9 5 1
25.8 Subsistence and support of persons 3
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 14 21 21
31.0 Equipment......................... 50 39 106
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 550 1,212 2,955
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0450-0-1-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 5,591 14,460 59,051
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Census Working Capital Fund

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Reimbursable program:

09.01 Current economic statistics..... 40 33 136
09.02 Current demographic statistics.. 127 144 29
09.03 Other........................... 5 16 20
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total obligations............... 172 193 185
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 8
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 180 185 185
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 181 193 185
23.95 Total new obligations............. -172 -193 -185
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 8
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections (gross): Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 180 185 185
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 32 109 117
73.10 Total new obligations............. 172 193 185
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -95 -185 -185
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 109 117 117
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 95 185 185
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -180 -185 -185
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... -85
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Working Capital Fund finances, on a reimbursable basis,
functions within the Bureau of the Census which are more efficiently and
economically performed on a centralized basis. The fund also finances
reimbursable work that the Bureau performs for other public and private
entities.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent............. 84 68 90
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 17 32 11
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 3 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 104 102 103
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 24 21 20
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 10 13 13
22.0 Transportation of things.......... 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 8 8 8
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 2
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 1 3 5
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 2 3 4
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 4 4 2
25.2 Other services.................... 7 16 6
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 5 6 7
25.4 Operation and maintenance of
facilities...................... 1 1 2
25.5 Research and development contracts 1
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 1
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 1 5 5
31.0 Equipment......................... 4 7 8
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 172 193 185
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-4512-0-4-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 2,509 2,924 2,924
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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,
[$48,490,000] $55,123,000, to remain available until September 30,
[2000] 2001. (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,
1999, as included in Public Law 105-277, section 101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 Bureau of Economic Analysis..... 42 44 49
00.02 Policy support.................. 5 6 6
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 2 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 49 52 57
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 1 2
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 49 50 57
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 50 52 57
23.95 Total new obligations............. -49 -52 -57
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 47 48 55
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 2 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 49 50 57
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 5 6 6
73.10 Total new obligations............. 49 52 57
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -48 -52 -57
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 6 6 6
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 41 42 48
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 5 8 6
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 2 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 48 52 57
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Reimbursable projects... -2 -2 -2
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 47 48 55
90.00 Outlays........................... 46 50 55
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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

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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 planning and formulating Federal budgets, and in
allocating over $110 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 national level
retail sales to county level wages and salaries--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 summary measures such as gross
domestic product (GDP), corporate profits, and personal saving. 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 regarded as 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 balance of payments and the balance on
goods and services. 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 and provide data on total and
per capita personal income by region, State, metropolitan area, and
county, and on gross State product. The regional accounts statistics
are essential for State government revenue forecasting, the
allocation of Federal funds to the States, and for private sector
investment decisions.

Analysis and dissemination of data on economic trends.--This work
consists of the analysis of BEA data on the current economic situation,
the publication of the Survey of Current Business and other BEA
publications, the electronic dissemination of data, and the provision of
BEA information to customers.

Implementing BEA's Strategic Plan.--The dynamic economy of the
1990's, with its dramatic growth in information technology and services,
has changed so rapidly that our data system has been unable to keep
pace. Evidence of the serious gaps in our knowledge of how the economy
is performing is the statistical discrepancy, which is the difference
between GDP as measured by the final expenditures for goods and services
produced by the U.S. economy and GDP as measured by the costs incurred
and incomes earned in the production of those goods and services (gross
domestic income). In theory, these measures should be equal, but in
recent years, the divergence between them has grown significantly. In
2000, BEA will focus on improving its economic accounts by expanding and
improving the coverage of hard-to-measure services, such as banking and
other financial services, and of rapidly changing economic activities,
such as investment in software. Also, BEA will further improve its
measures of the Nation's capital stock and will work toward implementing
improved price indexes.

Improving information technology.--Although BEA has made progress in
building its critically needed new information technology architecture,
the actual re-engineering of systems is still underway. In 2000, BEA
will continue to re-engineer work processes on the local area network
(LAN) to take full advantage of the efficiencies of the new
microcomputer environment. The new LAN and the re-engineered systems
will improve the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of BEA's data and
will improve accessibility of the data to customers.

Policy support.--The Economics and Statistics Administration's
headquarters operation advises the Secretary of Commerce and other
Government officials on matters related to economic developments and
forecasts, and the development of options and positions relating to both
macroeconomic and microeconomic policy.

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.

Activities under Economic and Statistical Analysis support two
themes of the Commerce Strategic Plan:

Performance measures.--

Theme 1: To build for the future and promote U.S. competitiveness in
the global marketplace by strengthening and safeguarding the Nation's
economic infrastructure.

Goal: Provide quality data
1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Performance measure:
Accuracy score (as determined by
comprehensive evaluation system) N/A 85 >85

Theme 2: To keep America competitive with cutting-edge science and
technology and a world-class information base

Goal: Provide timely and relevant data

Performance measures:
Studies and analyses of economic
activity in U.S................. 124 124 124
Mean customer satisfaction rating
(on a scale of 1 to 5).......... N/A >4 >4
Percent of scheduled releases
issued on time.................. 100 100 100

A more detailed presentation of goals, performance measures, and
targets is found in the Commerce 2000 Annual Performance Plan.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 25 28 29
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 26 29 30
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 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................. 2 2 3

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25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 5 5 6
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 1 1 1
31.0 Equipment....................... 1 1 2
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 47 50 55
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 1 1 1
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 49 52 57
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-1500-0-1-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 453 484 517
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 15 18 18
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Economics and Statistics Administration Revolving Fund

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total new obligations............. 4 6 6
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 2 2 2
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 4 6 6
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 6 8 8
23.95 Total new obligations............. -4 -6 -6
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 2 2 2
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections (gross): Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 4 6 6
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 2 2 2
73.10 Total new obligations............. 4 6 6
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -4 -6 -6
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 2 2 2
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 4 6 6
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -2 -2 -2
88.40 Subscription and fee sales.... -2 -4 -4
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -4 -6 -6
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays...........................
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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.

The measures below reflect the level of activity of the Economics
and Statistics Administration's Revolving Fund.

Performance measures.--

Theme 2: Keep America competitive with cutting-edge science,
technology, and a world-class information base.

Goal: Provide information on economic events and the workings of
the economy.
1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Performance measure:
STAT-USA Internet subscriptions. 4,161 5,161 6,161

A more detailed presentation of STAT-USA's goal, objective, and
performance measures is found in the Commerce Strategic Plan.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4323-0-3-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 2 2 2
25.2 Other services.................... 1 2 2
31.0 Equipment......................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, reimbursable
obligations................. 3 4 5
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 2 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 4 6 6
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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 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, [$286,264,000] $308,431,000, to remain
available until expended, of which [$1,600,000] $3,000,000 is to be
derived from fees to be retained and used by the International Trade
Administration, notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302: [Provided, That of the
$302,757,000 provided for in direct obligations (of which $284,664,000
is appropriated from the General Fund, $1,600,000 is derived from fee
collections, and $16,493,000 is derived from unobligated balances and
deobligations from prior years), $59,280,000 shall be for Trade
Development, $17,779,000 shall be for Market Access and Compliance,
$31,047,000 shall be for the Import Administration, $182,736,000 shall
be for the United States and Foreign Commercial Service, and $11,915,000
shall be for Executive Direction and Administration:] Provided
[further], 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

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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, 1999, as included in Public Law 105-277, section 101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 Trade development............... 59 60 50
00.02 Market access and compliance.... 22 25 23
00.03 Import administration........... 29 31 33
00.04 U.S. and foreign commercial
services...................... 190 182 183
00.05 Administration and executive
direction..................... 11 13 16
--------- --------- ----------
01.00 Total direct program............ 311 311 305
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 15 28 29
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 326 339 334
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 26 16
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 316 313 334
22.22 Unobligated balance transferred
from other accounts............. 10
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 342 339 334
23.95 Total new obligations............. -326 -339 -334
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 16
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 283 285 305
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 16
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 299 285 305
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 17 28 29
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 316 313 334
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:

72.40 Obligated balance, start of year 77 83 121
72.95 From Federal sources:
Receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 4 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 81 87 125
73.10 Total new obligations............. 326 339 334
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -320 -301 -324
Unpaid obligations, end of year:

74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.. 83 121 130
74.95 From Federal sources:
Receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 4 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 87 125 134
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 223 200 214
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 80 73 81
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 17 28 29
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 320 301 324
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -17 -28 -29
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 299 285 305
90.00 Outlays........................... 303 273 295
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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 program success within four
Secretarial Initiatives.

Statistical Infrastructure.--ITA will provide American businesses,
governmental units and the general public with statistical information
necessary to improve their ability to export. In 2000, ITA will expand
its trade statistics effort by strengthening tourism industry
statistics.

Broadening Trade.--ITA will increase its efforts to assist U.S.
firms to become exporters, aid exporters in entering new markets or
increase exports in established markets, protect U.S. firms from unfair
foreign competition, and to ensure that U.S. firms reap the benefits of
international trade agreements. In 2000, ITA will: further aid U.S.
firms to enter key Emerging Markets such as Africa and Latin America;
expand the presence of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service
offices in the Asia/Pacific region; enforce aggressively the Nation's
trade compliance agreements, enhance market access programs, with
emphasis on implementing the Uruguay Round Agreements Act and defending
U.S. AD/CVD decisions when challenged through the WTO dispute settlement
process by foreign interests; improve efforts in the area of worldwide
standards development; and enhance efforts in trade education and
outreach.

Digital Department.--Efforts within this Secretarial Initiative
include automation of information and services for exporters and
potential exporters and expansion of electronic commerce. In 2000 ITA
will greatly expand its use of electronic commerce methodologies to
improve service delivery and better assist small and medium-sized firms
to use electronic commerce to increase exports. Additionally, ITA will
assist exporters by bringing U.S. Government's tariff/taxes and customs
information services for exporters up-to-date and on par with those
offered by the European Commission to European exporters.

Clean Financial Audits.--ITA will continue to move forward in its
efforts to attain a clean financial audit. In 2000, ITA intends to be
fully up and running on new personal property inventory and accounting
systems which will greatly enhance its ability to obtain an unqualified
opinion.

These four initiatives will be accomplished within the five 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, ensure compliance with international trade
agreements, and improve trade statistics.

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 American goods and services country-by-
country and region-by-region. MAC concentrates 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 rap

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idly, 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 and in the 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 Service's 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. ITA proposes to raise fees to offset the costs
associated with services and products provided. In 1999, ITA conducted a
study of its existing products and services. In 2000, ITA will improve
existing products and services to U.S. businesses. As a result, ITA will
increase reimbursable collections by $3 million in 2000.

Administration and Executive Direction.--Adminstration and Executive
Direction provide policy leadership and administration services for the
other ITA subdivisions. Executive Direction includes the Office of the
Under Secretary for International Trade, the Deputy Under Secretary for
International Trade, and subordinate offices covering Legislative and
Intergovernmental Affairs, Public Affairs, and the Trade Promotion
Coordinating Committee staff. Administration provides office automation
and information technology support systems, human resources services,
financial management services, and general administrative assistance for
the other ITA subdivisions.

Activities under the ITA account support the Economic Infrastructure
Theme of the Commerce Strategic Plan:

1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Goals--Performance Measures:
Implement the President's National
Export Strategy in conjunction
with the Trade Promotion
Coordinating Committee (TPCC):
New to market firms........... 49,042 45,919 47,437
Enforce U.S. trade laws and
agreements to promote free and
fair trade:
Value of market openings........$500 million$800 million $1 billion
Increase the number of small
business exporters:
New to export firms............. 25,430 25,260 26,089

Strengthen and institutionalize
trade promotion and advocacy
efforts, placing special
emphasis on Big Emerging Markets
(BEMs):
Dollar value of gross exports
supported through advocacy
efforts.......................$7.8 billion $10 billion $10.5
billion

A more detailed presentation of goals, performance measures and
targets can be found in the Commerce Annual Performance Plan.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 115 121 128
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 5 4 5
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 3 3 3
11.8 Special personal services
payments.................... 2 2 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 125 130 137
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 29 30 31
13.0 Benefits for former personnel... 1 1 1
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 12 12 13
22.0 Transportation of things........ 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 12 14 15
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 7 9 12
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 13 13 14
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 2 3 2
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 1 1
25.2 Other services.................. 44 38 27
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 35 33 35
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 4 5 5
31.0 Equipment....................... 7 9 9
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 17 12 2
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 309 311 305
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 15 28 29
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 2
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 326 339 334
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-1250-0-1-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 2,095 2,283 2,383
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 20 30 30
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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.

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-8344-0-7-602 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 11
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 10
22.21 Unobligated balance transferred to
other accounts.................. -10
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 10 1
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 11
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. 10
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -10
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... -10
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... -10
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EXPORT ADMINISTRATION

Federal Funds

General and special funds:

Operations and Administration

For necessary expenses for export administration and national
security activities of the Department of Commerce, including costs
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, [$52,331,000] $60,455,000, to remain
available until expended, of which $1,877,000 shall be for inspections
and other activities related to national security: 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[: Provided further, That no funds may be
obligated or expended for processing licenses for the export of
satellites of United States origin (including commercial satellites and
satellite components) to the People's Republic of China, unless, at
least 15 days in advance, the Committees on Appropriations of the House
and the Senate and other appropriate Committees of the Congress are
notified of such proposed action]. (P.L. 105-85, sections 1211-1215; 10
U.S.C. 7430(e); 15 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.; 1531; 19 U.S.C. 1862; 22 U.S.C.
401(b), 2455(f), 2458(c), 3922, 6004-6005; 30 U.S.C. 185(s), 185(u), 42
U.S.C. 300j, 2139a, 5195, 6212, 43 U.S.C. 1354; 46 U.S.C. app. 466c, 50
U.S.C. 82, 98-98h, app. 468, app. 2061 et seq., app. 2401 et seq., app
2411; Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
1999, as included in Public Law 105-277, section 101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 Management and policy
coordination.................. 4 4 5
00.02 Export administration........... 19 24 25
00.03 Export enforcement.............. 23 23 24
00.04 Critical infrastructure......... 6 6
--------- --------- ----------
01.00 Total direct program............ 46 57 60
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 3 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 49 61 64
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 4 4
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 47 56 64
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 2
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 53 60 64
23.95 Total new obligations............. -49 -61 -64
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 4
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 44 52 60
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 3 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 47 56 64
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:

72.40 Obligated balance, start of year 6 6 12
72.95 From Federal sources:
Receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 8 8 12
73.10 Total new obligations............. 49 61 64
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -46 -57 -63
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -2
Unpaid obligations, end of year:

74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.. 6 12 13
74.95 From Federal sources:
Receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 2
--------- --------- ----------
74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 8 12 13
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 35 45 51
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 8 9 7
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 3 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 46 57 63
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -2 -3 -3
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -1 -1 -1
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -3 -4 -4
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 44 52 60
90.00 Outlays........................... 43 53 59
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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.

An increase is being requested to replace the aging Export Control
Automated Support System (ECASS). A new system is required to recognize
the fact that today's processing requirements are far different than
when ECASS was developed. This increase supports the Secretarial digital
department initiative, and will keep U.S. exporters from being
competitively disadvantaged, thus eliminating possible adverse national
security and economic consequences by providing better and faster
decisions on license applications.

Export administration.--The export administration program assures
that export activity is consistent with national security and foreign
policy requirements.

An increase is being requested to fully administer the new and
complex declaration processing functions and on-site inspection
requirements imposed on commercial chemical manufacturing facilities
under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). This increase supports the
Secretarial broadening trade initiative by insuring that our own
domestic chemical industry is not adversely affected by CWC trade
restrictions while denying proliferators access to both chemical weapons
and their precursors.

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. Other program responsibil

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ities include enforcement of prohibitions against participating in
unsanctioned boycotts against countries friendly to the United States.

An increase is being requested to implement the requirements of the
National Defense Authorization Act of 1998 (NDAA). Under this
legislation, export enforcement must undertake time-sensitive analytical
screenings of pre-export notifications and conduct a voluminous number
of post shipments verifications on exports of high performance computers
to 50 countries, including China, India, Pakistan, Russia and Israel.
This requested increase supports the Secretarial broadening trade
initiative and contributes to the national security and economic
strength of the United States.

Critical Infrastructure Program.--The Critical Infrastructure
Assurance Office (CIAO) provides support to the National Coordinator's.
This includes working with government agencies and the private sector in
developing a national plan. The office will also coordinate a national
education and awareness program.

Activities under this account support one theme of the Commerce
Strategic Plan:

Theme: U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace

1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Goals and outcome measures:
Restructure export controls:
Number of high risk transactions
deterred...................... 329 504 508
Maintain enforcement programs:
Number of investigations
accepted for criminal/
adminstrative remedies........ 67 73 80
Transition of defense industries:
Strategic industry analyses
completed..................... 299 295 295

A more detailed presentation of goals, objectives, and performance
measures is found in the Commerce Annual Performance Plan.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 20 22 24
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 2 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 22 24 26
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 5 7 8
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 2 2 3
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 4 4 4
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 1 1 2
25.2 Other services.................. 3 8 6
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 7 10 9
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 1 1 1
31.0 Equipment....................... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 46 57 60
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 3 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 49 61 64
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0300-0-1-999 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 358 460 477
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, [$27,000,000] $27,627,000. (Department of
Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as included in
Public Law 105-277, section 101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total new obligations............. 28 28 28
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 3 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 25 27 28
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 29 28 28
23.95 Total new obligations............. -28 -28 -28
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 25 27 28
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 23 20 16
73.10 Total new obligations............. 28 28 28
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -28 -32 -28
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 20 16 15
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 11 14 14
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 17 18 14
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 28 32 28
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 25 27 28
90.00 Outlays........................... 28 32 28
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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 U.S. as well as the global marketplace.

In 2000, MBDA will continue to develop databases from a variety of
public and private sector sources. These databases will provide timely
on-line market information to minority business owners concerning
available business opportunities. Additionally, MBDA plans to initiate
several projects with the Small Business Administration that are aimed
at greater coordination of resources.

Performance measures.--

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MBDA activities support Theme I of the Department of Commerce
Strategic Plan: Build for the future and promote United States
competitiveness in the global market place by strengthening and
safeguarding the Nation's economic infrastructure. MBDA's activities
include goals on improving opportunities for minority-owned businesses
in growth and improving opportunities for minority-owned businesses to
pursue financing. Additionally, MBDA will promote electronic-commerce as
well as provide business services electronically.

1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Goal:
Improve opportunities for
minority-owned businesses to
have access to the marketplace
Performance Measures:
Number of contracts awarded....... 1,070 858 858
Dollar value of contracts (in
millions)....................... 300 548 548

MBDA recognizes the importance of developing more outcome-oriented
performance measures to assess the impact of MBDA programs. One measure
which MBDA has examined is a measure of gross receipts:

Dollar value of gross receipts
generated by assisted minority-owned
businesses (in millions)............ NA NA NA

The data to support this measure is not currently available. MBDA
will work to develop this data during 1999 and 2000. In 2001, MBDA will
include this measure in the Commerce Annual Performance Plan.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent............. 5 6 6
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 6 6 6
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 1 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA............ 2 2 2
25.2 Other services.................... 8 3 4
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 2 1 2
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 1
31.0 Equipment......................... 1
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 7 15 13
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 28 28 28
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0201-0-1-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 89 120 120
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UNITED STATES TRAVEL AND TOURISM ADMINISTRATION

Federal Funds

General and special funds:

[Salaries and Expenses]

[(rescission)]

[Of the funds provided in previous Acts, the following funds are
hereby rescinded from the following accounts in the specified amounts:
``United States Travel and Tourism Administration, no year'',
$915,000.] (Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, and
Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as
included in Public Law 105-277, section 101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Identification code 13-0700-0-1-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 4 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... -3 -1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 1
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.36 Unobligated balance rescinded..... -3 -1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority -1
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 1
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)...........
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. -3 -1
90.00 Outlays...........................
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This program was terminated in 1996.

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 maintenance,
operation, and hire of aircraft; not to exceed 250 commissioned officers
on the active list as of September 30, [1999] 2000; grants, contracts,
or other payments to nonprofit organizations for the purposes of
conducting activities pursuant to cooperative agreements; and relocation
of facilities as authorized by 33 U.S.C. 883i; [$1,579,844,000]
$1,738,911,000, of which $89,700,000 shall be derived from the Land and
Water Conservation Fund, to remain available until expended: Provided,
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,
[$63,381,000] $64,926,000 shall be derived by transfer from the fund
entitled ``Promote and Develop Fishery Products and Research Pertaining
to American Fisheries'': Provided further, That in addition, not to
exceed $4,000,000 shall be derived by transfer from the fund entitled
``Coastal Zone Management''[: 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 to exceed $31,439,000 shall be expended for Executive Direction and
Administration, which consists of the Offices of the Under Secretary,
the Executive Secretariat, Policy and Strategic Planning, International
Affairs, Legislative Affairs, Public Affairs, Sustainable Development,
the Chief Scientist, and the General Counsel: Provided further, That the
aforementioned offices, excluding the Office of the General Counsel,
shall not be augmented by personnel details, temporary transfers of
personnel on either a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis or any other
type of formal or informal transfer or reimbursement of personnel or
funds on either a temporary or long-term basis above the level of 33
personnel: Provided further, That the Secretary of Commerce shall make
funds available to implement the mitigation recommendations identified
subsequent to the ``1995 Secretary's Report to Congress on Adequacy of
NEXRAD Coverage and Degradation of Weather Services'', and shall ensure
continuation of weather service coverage for these communities until
mitigation activities are completed: Provided further, That no general
administrative charge shall be applied against any assigned activity
included in this Act and, further, that any direct administrative
expenses applied against assigned activities shall be limited to five
percent of the funds provided for that assigned activity].
Of the funds provided under the heading, ``Operations, Research, and
Facilities,'' in the Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act,
1992 (Public Law 102-368), $3,400,000 are rescinded. (5 U.S.C.

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5348; 7 U.S.C. 1622; 12 U.S.C. 1715m; 15 U.S.C. 313, 313a, 313b, 325,
330b, 330e, 1511d, 1514, 1517, 1537-40, 2904, 2906; 16 U.S.C. 661 et
seq., 1361, 1431 et seq., 1444, 1447a et seq., 1451 et seq., 1464, 4701,
5001 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 1412, 1419, 1424, 1428, 1469, 1470; 33 U.S.C.
706 et seq., 853 et seq., 883a et seq., 891 et seq., 1121, 1251, 1441-
44, 1703-05, 2706, 2801 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 8902-05, 9601 et seq.; 43
U.S.C. 1347e; 44 U.S.C. 1307; 49 U.S.C. 44720; Department of Commerce
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as included in Public Law
105-277, section 101(b).)
[In addition to the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available
for this purpose, $5,000,000 is appropriated to the Department of
Commerce to remain available until expended to provide emergency
disaster assistance to persons or entities in the Northeast multispecies
fishery who have incurred losses from a commercial fishery failure under
section 308(b) of the Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986, as
amended: Provided, That the entire amount is designated by the Congress
as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended:
Provided further, That the entire amount shall be available only to the
extent an official budget request, for a specific dollar amount, that
includes designation of the entire amount of the request as an emergency
requirement as defined in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit
Control Act of 1985, as amended, is transmitted to the Congress.]
(Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act,
1999, as included in Public Law 105-277, Division B, Title IV, chapter
1.)

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), and 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
$189,000, to remain available until expended. (16 U.S.C. 1824(b)(10),
1827; Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
1999, as included in Public Law 105-277, section 101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 National Ocean Service.......... 241 267 329
00.02 National Marine Fisheries
Service....................... 386 401 420
00.03 Oceanic and Atmospheric Research 275 293 283
00.04 National Weather Service........ 527 564 618
00.05 National Environmental
Satellite, Data, and
Information Service........... 145 115 103
00.06 Program support................. 77 72 74
00.07 Facilities...................... 25 35 10
00.08 Fleet maintenance and planning.. 21 13 9
00.14 Foreign Fishing Observer Fund... 1
00.15 Rent Savings.................... -5
00.16 Retired Pay for NOAA Corps
Officers...................... 14
--------- --------- ----------
01.00 Direct funding.................. 1,697 1,761 1,855
09.01 National Ocean Service............ 44 35 13
09.02 National Marine Fisheries Service. 41 52 26
09.03 Oceanic and Atomospheric Research. 43 47 38
09.04 National Weather Service.......... 55 79 55
09.05 National Environmental Satellite,
Data and Information Service.... 19 28 26
09.06 Program support................... 41 41 45
--------- --------- ----------
09.99 Total reimbursable program...... 243 282 203
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 1,940 2,043 2,058
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 341 120 3
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 1,790 1,889 2,022
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 62 33 33
22.21 Unobligated balance transferred to
other accounts.................. -139
22.22 Unobligated balance transferred
from other accounts............. 5 4
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 2,059 2,046 2,058
23.95 Total new obligations............. -1,940 -2,043 -2,058
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 120 3
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Operations, research &
facilities.................... 1,490 1,573 1,649
40.15 Appropriation (emergency)....... 5
40.20 Appropriation (special fund,
definite)..................... 90
40.35 Appropriation rescinded......... -3
40.60 Contingent emergency
appropriation not available
for obligations............... -5
41.00 Transferred to other accounts... -1
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 62 70 69
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 1,551 1,643 1,805
Permanent:

60.00 Appropriation................... 8 7 14
Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 243 237 203
68.10 From Federal sources: Change
in receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............. -13
68.62 Transferred from other
accounts.................... 1 2
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)................... 231 239 203
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 1,790 1,889 2,022
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Change in unpaid obligations:
Unpaid obligations, start of year:

72.40 Obligated balance, start of year 1,020 849 986
72.95 From Federal sources:
Receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 140 127 127
--------- --------- ----------
72.99 Total unpaid obligations,
start of year............... 1,160 976 1,113
73.10 Total new obligations............. 1,940 2,043 2,058
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -2,064 -1,873 -1,962
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -62 -33 -33
Unpaid obligations, end of year:

74.40 Obligated balance, end of year.. 849 986 1,049
74.95 From Federal sources:
Receivables and unpaid,
unfilled orders............... 127 127 127
--------- --------- ----------
74.99 Total unpaid obligations, end
of year..................... 976 1,113 1,176
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 1,128 1,026 1,133
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 692 604 626
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 230 239 203
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 14 4
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 2,064 1,873 1,962
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -178 -172 -138
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -65 -65 -65
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -243 -237 -203
88.95 From Federal sources: Change in
receivables and unpaid, unfilled
orders.......................... 13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1,560 1,652 1,819
90.00 Outlays........................... 1,821 1,636 1,759
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Memorandum (non-add) entries:
92.01 Total investments, start of year:
U.S. securities: Par value...... 1 1
92.02 Total investments, end of year:
U.S. securities: Par value...... 1
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Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays

(in millions of dollars)

1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority.................. 1,560 1,652 1,819
Outlays........................... 1,821 1,636 1,759
Supplemental proposal:
Budget Authority.................. 2
Outlays........................... 2
Legislative proposal, not subject to
PAYGO:
Budget Authority.................. -34
Outlays........................... -34
------------------------------------
Total:
Budget Authority.................. 1,560 1,654 1,785

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Outlays........................... 1,821 1,638 1,725
====================================

National Ocean Service.--These programs provide scientific,
technical, and management expertise to promote safe navigation; assess
the health of coastal and marine resources; monitor and protect the
coastal ocean and global environments; and protect and manage the
Nation's coastal resources. Increases are proposed to support the
President's National Ocean Conference Initiatives, Protecting Our Coral
Reefs, Exploring the Last U.S. Frontier, and Ports for the 21st Century.
These increases will help strengthen the understanding and protection of
our valuable ocean resources, as well as our Nation's economic
competitiveness by promoting safe maritime commerce through real-time
physical oceanographic data and reduction of the critical nautical
survey backlog. Increases are also requested to enhance our ability to
manage our marine protected areas, such as marine sanctuaries and
estuarine reserves, effectively. As part of the Clean Water Initiative,
increases are proposed for Coastal Zone Management grants to improve
support to States and local communities to address pollution, harmful
algal blooms, and other symptoms of a degraded coastal ecosystem.

Increases are proposed as part of the President's Lands Legacy
Initiative to be derived from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
These funds, along with increases in other accounts, highlight the
Administration's commitment to making new tools available, and working
with States, Tribes, local governments and private sector partners to
protect great places; to conserve open space for recreation and wildlife
habitat; and to preserve forest, farmlands, and coastal areas.

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 (OAR).--These programs
provide the critical environmental research and technology needed to
improve NOAA services (weather warnings and forecasts, solar-terrestrial
services, climate predictions, and marine services) to enable the Nation
to balance a growing economy with effective management and prediction of
our environment and natural resources. To accomplish these goals, OAR
supports a network of Federal scientists and laboratories (the
Environmental Research Laboratories) and university/private-sector
researchers through the National Sea Grant College Program, National
Undersea Research Program, and Joint Cooperative Institutes. OAR
provides the scientific basis for national policy formulation in key
environmental areas e.g., climate change, air quality, stratospheric
ozone depletion, marine biotechnology, aquaculture, and environmental
observing 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 (HPCC) Program. OAR programs
are included in the 21st Century Research Fund.

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.

Program Support.--These programs provide for overall NOAA
management, NOAA's share of the regional Administrative Support Centers,
and aircraft to support NOAA missions.

Facilities.--This program provides for repair and maintenance to
existing facilities; facilities planning and design; and environmental
compliance.

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.

Foreign Fishing Observer Fund.--This fund is financed through
collections from foreign vessel owners who fish within the U.S.
Exclusive Economic Zone. Collections to the fund are used by the
Secretary of Commerce to pay the salaries of observers and program
support personnel and the costs of data management and analysis of the
observer program. The observers collect scientific information on the
foreign catch and monitor compliance with provisions of the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 as amended.

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 1999.

Performance measures.--

Activities under this account support the three themes and NOAA's
seven goals within the three themes of the Commerce Strategic Plan. Each
theme and goal have key performance measures that support the theme and
goal:

Theme: Build for the future and promote U.S. competitiveness in
the global marketplace by strengthening and safeguarding the
Nation's economic infrastructure.

Goal: Advance Short-term Warning and Forecast Services.

1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Increased Lead-time (min) and
(percent) for severe weather
warnings through verification
statistics for tornadoes............ 11 11 12
Percent............................. 70 70 70

Goal: Promote Safe Navigation.
1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Reduction in the backlog of
hydrographic surveys for critical
areas (percent)..................... 15 18.6 22.5

Theme: Keep America competitive with cutting-edge science and
technology and a world class information base.

Goal: Implement Seasonal to Interannual Climate Forecasts.
1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Accuracy of El Nino/Southern
oscillation (ENSO) climate forecasts
(correlation with actual conditions) .85 .85 .85

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Goal: Predict and Assess Decadal to Centennial Climate Change.
1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Upgrade air quality monitoring sites 4 4 4

Theme: Promote effective management and stewardship of our
Nation's resources and assets to ensure sustainable economic
opportunities.

Goal: Build Sustainable Fisheries.

1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
By 2004, ensure that 60% of stocks
have sufficient essential fish
habitat (percent)................... NA NA 50

Goal: Recover Protected Species.

Protected species with population
status improved (annual)............ 23 15 16

Goal: Sustain Healthy Coasts.

Acres of coastal habitat area
restored (cumulative)............... 26,000 43,000 88,000

A more detailed listing of goals, performance measures, and targets
are found in the Commerce Annual Performance Plan and the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's budget justification.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 555 574 616
11.3 Other than full-time permanent 9 10 10
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 39 34 34
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 603 618 660
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 145 126 134
13.0 Benefits for former personnel... 12 15 15
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 33 29 33
22.0 Transportation of things........ 11 7 7
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 41 52 52
23.2 Rental payments to others....... 13 9 9
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges......... 49 49 49
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 6 7 7
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 32 14 14
25.2 Other services.................. 186 311 343
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 88 23 23
25.5 Research and development
contracts..................... 2 29 29
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 78 84 84
31.0 Equipment....................... 55 82 82
32.0 Land and structures............. 2 2 2
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 341 304 312
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 1,697 1,761 1,855
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 243 282 203
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 1,940 2,043 2,058
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Personnel Summary

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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 11,019 11,818 11,922
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 990 725 611
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Operations, Research and Facilities

(Legislative proposal, not subject to PAYGO)

Contingent upon the enactment of authorizing legislation, the
Secretary shall charge fees for any navigation services provided and for
any fisheries management and enforcement services provided, and such
fees shall be deposited as offsetting collections to this appropriation,
to remain available until expended for the purpose of such services:
Provided further, That upon enactment of such authorizing legislation,
the amount appropriated from the General Fund shall be reduced by
$14,000,000 for navigation services and $20,000,000 for fisheries
management and enforcement services.

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 National Ocean Service.......... -14
00.02 National Marine Fisheries
Service....................... -20
--------- --------- ----------
01.00 Direct funding.................. -34
09.12 National Ocean Service............ 14
09.13 National Marine Fisheries Service. 20
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations...........
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Operations, research &
facilities.................... -34
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 34
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority -34
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 34
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)...........
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -34
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. -34
90.00 Outlays........................... -34
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A proposal is included for fee collections in conjunction with the
U.S. Coast Guard for navigation services. A proposal is also included
for fee collections from U.S. fishermen for fisheries management and
enforcement services.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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25.2 Direct obligations: Other services -34
99.0 Reimbursable obligations:
Subtotal, reimbursable
obligations..................... 34
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99.9 Total new obligations...........
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-1450-2-1-306 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment......
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 1
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Procurement, Acquisition and Construction

(including transfers of funds)

For procurement, acquisition and construction of capital assets,
including alteration and modification costs, of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, [$584,677,000, to remain available until
expended: Provided, That not to exceed $67,667,000 is available for the
advanced weather interactive processing system, and may be available for
obligation and expenditure only pursuant to a certification by the
Secretary of Commerce that the total cost to complete the acquisition
and deployment of the advanced weather interactive processing system
through Build 4.2 and NOAA Port system, including program management,
operations, and maintenance costs through

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deployment, will not exceed $71,790,000: Provided further,] to become
available on October 1 of the fiscal year specified and remain available
until expended: fiscal year 2000, $630,578,000 of which $15,000,000
shall be derived from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and of which
$51,567,000 is available for the construction of a fisheries research
vessel; fiscal year 2001, $610,674,000; fiscal year 2002, $586,757,000;
fiscal year 2003, $586,559,000; fiscal year 2004, $654,866,000; fiscal
year 2005, $275,108,000; fiscal year 2006, $263,685,000; fiscal year
2007, $263,685,000; fiscal year 2008, $263,685,000; fiscal year 2009,
$263,687,000; fiscal year 2010, $244,882,000; fiscal year 2011,
$244,884,000; fiscal year 2012, $157,839,000; fiscal year 2013,
$157,839,000; fiscal year 2014, $157,839,000; fiscal year 2015,
$157,839,000; fiscal year 2016, $157,839,000; fiscal year 2017,
$157,839,000; fiscal year 2018, $157,839,000: 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); national polar-orbiting
operational environmental satellite system; geostationary operational
environmental satellites (I-M and N-O series); the Boulder laboratory
above-standard cost construction items; National Weather Service weather
forecast offices; facilities that house the National Centers for
Environmental Prediction; the National Marine Fisheries Service Research
Laboratory at Santa Cruz; the Radiosonde Replacement Program; the
General Dynamic Laboratory Supercomputer; the ACE Follow-on/GEOSTORM
satellites; the National Estuarine Research Reserve; the Juneau, Alaska
facilities; Marine Sanctuaries; and the NOAA Operation Research Center
Rehabilitation: Provided further, That unexpended balances of amounts
previously made available in the ``Operations, Research, and
Facilities'' account for activities funded under this heading may be
transferred to and merged with this account, to remain available until
expended for the purposes for which the funds were originally
appropriated. (Department of Commerce and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 1999, as included in Public Law 105-277, section
101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Systems Acquisition:

00.01 NEXRAD.......................... 6 8 10
00.02 ASOS............................ 4 4 4
00.03 AWIPS........................... 131 73 23
00.04 Central Computer Upgrade........ 5 10 11
00.05 Polar........................... 149 150 141
00.06 GOES............................ 234 273 267
00.07 Polar Convergence................. 50 80
00.08 Radiosonde Replacement............ 8
00.09 GFDL Supercomputer................ 6
00.10 ACE Follow-on/GEOSTROM............ 4
Construction:

00.11 Boulder......................... 3 6
00.12 NWS Construction................ 14 11 13
00.13 National Centers for Environmental
Prediction...................... 1 1
00.14 Tiburon Fish Lab.................. 2 17
00.15 NERRS Construction................ 8 7 12
00.17 Honolulu Fisheries Lab............ 1 3
00.18 Gulf Coast Lab.................... 6
00.19 Alaska Facilities................. 3 12 1
00.20 Pribilof Island Cleanup........... 3 13
00.21 Marine Sanctuaries................ 3 3
00.23 Other............................. 3
00.25 NORC Rehabilitation............... 4
00.26 Fleet Modernization............... 52
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 565 650 638
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 65
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 492 585 631
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 7
22.22 Unobligated balance transferred
from other accounts............. 139
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 631 650 638
23.95 Total new obligations............. -565 -650 -638
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 65
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 492 585 616
40.20 Appropriation (special fund,
definite)....................... 15
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)........... 492 585 631
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 282 532
73.10 Total new obligations............. 565 650 638
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -283 -400 -520
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -7
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 282 532 643
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 283 205 221
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 195 299
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 283 400 520
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 492 585 631
90.00 Outlays........................... 283 400 520
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The request for advance appropriations in the Procurement,
acquisition and construction account responds to the requirements of the
Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 and the Information
Technology Management Reform Act of 1996. This account is consistent
with and supports 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.
Full Cost of Procurement, Acquisition and Construction
(In millions of dollars) 2000 est. 2001 est. 2002 est. 2003 est. 2004 est. 2005-2018
est.
Next Generation Weather Radars.................. 10 9 9 9 9 0
Automated Surface Observing System Network...... 4 6 8 7 5 0
Advance Weather Interactive Processing System... 23 22 8 4 3 0
Central Computer Facility Upgrades.............. 11 13 16 12 12 0
Radiosonde Replacement Program.................. 8 8 8 8 3 0
GFDL Supercomputer.............................. 6 8 8 8 8 6
ACE follow-on/GEOSTORM*......................... 4 6 7 [7] [7] 0
Polar-Orbiting Environmental Satellites (K-N
prime series)................................... 141 115 98 74 61 94
Geostationary Operational Environmental
Satellites (I-M series)......................... 77 59 16 11 9 5
Geostationary Operational Environmental
Satellites (N-Q series)......................... 190 246 227 226 213 609
National Polar-orbiting Operational
Environmental Satellite System.................. 80 114 180 230 334 2,210
National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
Construction.................................... 13 12 13 8 9 0
NERRS*.......................................... 12 [12] [12] [12] [12] 0
Alaska Facilities/Juneau*....................... 1 [15] [20] 0 0 0
Marine Sanctuaries*............................. 3 [3] [3] [3] [3] 0
NORC rehabilitation............................. 4 2 0 0 0 0
Fleet acquisition*.............................. [52] [51] [40] [40] [2]
Program level (subtotal)........................ 638 619 597 597 666 2,924
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less financing from recoveries.................. -7 -8 -11 -11 -11
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Total, appropriation estimate............... 631 611 587 587 655 2,924

*Advance appropriations are not requested for items in brackets.
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. Increases are proposed for the follow-on series of
geostationary satellites and for the Department of Commerce's continued
participation in the tri-

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agency converged polar satellite program. Small increases are also
requested for the NEXRAD and ASOS programs. New funding is proposed to
rehabilitate the National Operations Research Center in Suitland, MD. An
increase is requested for the National Estuarine Research Reserves
Systems and the National Marine Sanctuaries program as part of the
President's Lands Legacy Initiative to be derived from the Land and
Water Conservation Fund. These funds, along with increases in other
accounts, highlight the Administration's commitment to making new tools
available, and working with States, Tribes, local governments and
private sector partners to protect great places; to conserve open space
for recreation and wildlife habitat; and to preserve forest, farmlands,
and coastal areas. Funds are also proposed for the construction of a
replacement Fisheries Research Vessel.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-1460-0-1-306 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 16 14 12
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 3 3 3
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 1 1 1
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 1 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 2 2 2
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 14 14 14
25.2 Other services.................... 66 86 96
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 330 423 448
25.5 Research and development contracts 10 10 10
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 5 5 7
31.0 Equipment......................... 92 67 23
32.0 Land and structures............... 6 6 3
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 18 18 18
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 564 650 638
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 565 650 638
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Personnel Summary

Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery

For grants to States and Tribes for the recovery of Pacific coastal
salmon, $100,000,000, to remain available until expended, as authorized
by the Endangered Species Act.

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-1451-0-1-306 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total new obligations (object
class 41.0)..................... 100
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 100
23.95 Total new obligations............. -100
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 100
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 Total new obligations............. 100
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -62
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 38
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 62
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 100
90.00 Outlays........................... 62
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This account is proposed to fund Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery for
the purpose of helping share the costs of State, Tribal and local
conservation initiatives. This account will support NOAA's contribution
to a broad interdepartmental initiative bolstering and deploying
existing and new Federal capabilities to assist in the conservation of
at-risk Pacific salmon runs in the western States of California, Oregon,
Washington, and Alaska. These Federal dollars would be matched dollar
for dollar with non-Federal contributions. The account will be
established under existing authorities by the Secretary of Commerce and
made available through agreements with the Governors of each of the four
States for distribution to assist State, Tribal and local conservation
efforts. The Secretary will establish terms and conditions for the
effective use of the funds and specific reporting requirements
appropriate for ensuring full accountability of the available funds to
meet the purpose of the account.

Promote and Develop Fishery Products and Research Pertaining to American
Fisheries

Fisheries Promotional Fund

All unobligated balances available in the Fisheries Promotional Fund
are rescinded: Provided, that all obligated balances are transferred to
the ``Operations, Research, and Facilities'' account.

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

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

40.36 Unobligated balance rescinded... -1
41.00 Transferred to other accounts... -62 -63 -65
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... -62 -63 -66
Permanent:

62.00 Transferred from other accounts. 66 66 66
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 4 3 2
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 13 7 3
73.10 Total new obligations............. 4 4 2
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -9 -8 -4
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 7 3
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 2 2 2
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 7 6 2
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 9 8 4
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 4 3
90.00 Outlays........................... 9 8 4
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Memorandum (non-add) entries:
92.01 Total investments, start of year:
U.S. securities: Par value...... 1
92.02 Total investments, end of year:
U.S. securities: Par value......
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Promote and Develop Fishery Products and Research Pertaining to
American Fisheries.--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 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The American Fisheries Promotion Act (AFPA) of 1980 authorized a
grants program for fisheries research and development projects and a
National Fisheries Research and Development Program to be carried out
with Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) funds. These funds are used to enhance
the productivity and improve the sustainable yield of domestic marine
fisheries resources.

Fisheries Promotional Fund.--The Fish and Seafood Promotion Act of
1986 (Title II of Public Law 99-659) provided for the establishment of
the National Seafood Promotional Council and the Fisheries Promotional
Fund to carry out the provisions of the Act. The National Council was
terminated on December 31, 1991. Reauthorization is not proposed and any
activity will be limited to the administration of unobligated balances
and contract monitoring from previous years' appropriations. Unobligated
balances of $1.1 million are being proposed for rescission from this
account.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-5139-0-2-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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25.2 Other services.................... 2 2 2
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 2 2
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 4 4 2
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-5139-0-2-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 5 5 5
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Fishermen's Contingency Fund

For carrying out the provisions of title IV of Public Law 95-372,
not to exceed $953,000, to be derived from receipts collected pursuant
to that Act, to remain available until expended. (Department of Commerce
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as included in Public Law
105-277, section 101(b).)

Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-5120-0-2-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............ 1 1 2
Receipts:
02.02 Fees, Fishermen's contingency fund 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
04.00 Total: Balances and collections... 1 2 3
07.99 Total balance, end of year........ 1 2 3
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations (object class
42.0)........................... 3 1
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 2 2
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 2 3 1
23.95 Total new obligations............. -3 -1
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 2
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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 Total new obligations............. 3 1
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -2 -1
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 1 1
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 2
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 2 1
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1 1
90.00 Outlays........................... 2 1
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Memorandum (non-add) entries:
92.01 Total investments, start of year:
U.S. securities: Par value...... 2 2
92.02 Total investments, end of year:
U.S. securities: Par value...... 2
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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 depleted by the end of 1999, terminating the fund.

Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-5120-0-2-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 2 1 1
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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 $4,000,000[, for
purposes set forth in sections 308(b)(2)(A), 308(b)(2)(B)(v), and 315(e)
of such Act] shall be transferred to the Operations, Research, and
Facilities account to pay the administrative costs of implementing such
Act. (Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
1999, as included in Public Law 105-277, section 101(b).)

Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4313-0-3-306 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............ 4
--------- --------- ----------
03.00 Offsetting Collections............ 1 1 1
04.00 Total: Balances and collections... 5 1 1
Appropriation:
05.01 Coastal zone management fund...... -5 -1 -1
07.99 Total balance, end of year........
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 CZM administration................ 4 4
00.02 Grants............................ 3
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 7 4
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 8 4
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 8 5
23.95 Total new obligations............. -7 -4

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24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

41.00 Transferred to other accounts... -4
Permanent:

Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 4 4 4
68.26 Offsetting collections
(unavailable balances)...... 5 1 1
68.45 Portion not available for
obligation (limitation on
obligations)................ -1 -1 -1
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)................... 8 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 8 4
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 4 4
73.10 Total new obligations............. 7 4
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -8 -8
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 4
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority -4
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 3 4 4
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 8 8
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -4 -4 -4
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 4 -4
90.00 Outlays........................... 3 4 -4
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This fund was established by the Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization
Amendments of 1990 (CZARA). The fund consists of loan repayments from
the former Coastal Energy Impact Program. The proceeds are to be used to
offset the Operations, Research, and Facilities account for the costs of
implementing the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4313-0-3-306 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 3 3
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 1 1
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 3
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 7 4
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Personnel Summary

Damage Assessment and Restoration Revolving Fund

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Identification code 13-4316-0-3-306 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total new obligations (object
class 25.2)..................... 8 4
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 3 8
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 5 2
22.21 Unobligated balance transferred to
other accounts.................. -5 -4
22.22 Unobligated balance transferred
from other accounts............. 5 4 3
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 8 8 4
23.95 Total new obligations............. -8 -4
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 8
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Spending authority from offsetting
collections:

68.00 Offsetting collections (cash)... 6 2 2
68.61 Transferred to other accounts... -1 -2
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)..................... 5 2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 Total new obligations............. 8 4
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -8 -4
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 5 2
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... -5 8 3
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 8 4
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -6 -2 -2
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. -1 -2
90.00 Outlays........................... -6 6 2
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The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 stipulates 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 1999 and 2000 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

For the cost of direct loans, [$338,000] $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 for
direct loans for any new fishing vessel that will increase the
harvesting capacity in any United States fishery.
For the administrative expenses of carrying out the direct loan
program, $1,700,000.
For carrying out a vessel buyout program in the full-time scallop
fishery in the Northeast $8,320,000, as authorized by the Magnuson-
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended, of which
$8,000,000 is available for direct payments in such vessel buyout
program; and of which $320,000 is available for the cost of direct loans
to finance that portion of such vessel buyout program not funded through
direct payments, including the cost of modifying such loans: Provided,
That such direct loan obligations shall be repaid by fees established by
the Secretary of Commerce as authorized by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation of Management Act. (Department of Commerce and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as included in Public Law 105-277,
section 101(b).)

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General Fund Credit Receipt Accounts (in millions of dollars)

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Balance, start of year:
0101 U.S. Securities: Fisheries
finance, downward reestimates of
subsidies....................... 2
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Vessel buy out.................... 20 8
00.02 American Fisheries Act
Implementation.................. 6
00.03 Cost of Loan Subsidy.............. 2 1
00.04 Program Admnistration............. 2
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 28 10
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 28 10
23.95 Total new obligations............. -28 -10
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 28 10
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Change in unpaid obligations:
73.10 Total new obligations............. 28 10
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -28 -10
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 28 10
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 28 10
90.00 Outlays........................... 28 10
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Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays

(in millions of dollars)

1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority.................. 28 10
Outlays........................... 28 10
Supplemental proposal:
Budget Authority.................. 3
Outlays........................... 3
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Total:
Budget Authority.................. 31 10
Outlays........................... 31 10
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Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in
millions of dollars)

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Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy
budget authority:
1150 Direct loan levels................ 24 224 56
1150 Direct loan levels................ 5 5
--------- --------- ----------
1159 Total direct loan levels........ 29 229 56
Direct loan subsidy (in percent):
1320 Subsidy rate...................... 1.00 1.00 1.00
1320 Subsidy rate...................... 0.50 0.50 0.50
--------- --------- ----------
1329 Weighted average subsidy rate... 0.91 0.99 1.00
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Administrative expense data:
3510 Budget authority, administrative
expenses........................ 6 2
3590 Outlays from new authority,
administrative expenses......... 6 2
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This account covers the subsidy costs of guaranteed loans (pre-1997)
and direct loans (post-1996) obligated or committed subsequent to
October 1, 1991, as authorized by the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 as
amended. Increases are requested for administrative expenses, previously
funded in the Operations, Research and Facilities Account. Increases are
also requested for the costs of a $40 million vessel buyout, in the
full-time scallop fishery in the Northeast, through a combination of
direct payments, and direct loans repaid through an industry fee system
as authorized by the Magnuson-Stevens Act.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 2
25.2 Other services.................... 20 8
33.0 Investments and loans............. 6
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 2 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 28 10
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Personnel Summary

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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 24
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Fisheries Finance, Direct Loan Financing Account

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct loans...................... 30 229 56
00.02 Interest payment to Treasury...... 4 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 34 233 60
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
22.00 New financing authority (gross)... 33 233 60
23.95 Total new obligations............. -34 -233 -60
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New financing authority (gross), detail:
67.10 Authority to borrow............... 30 227 55
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections: Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 3 6 5
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new financing authority
(gross)....................... 33 233 60
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 25 28
73.10 Total new obligations............. 34 233 60
73.20 Total financing disbursements
(gross)......................... -30 -261 -60
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 28
87.00 Total financing disbursements
(gross)......................... 30 261 60
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Offsets:
Against gross financing authority and
financing disbursements:

Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -2 -1
Non-Federal sources:
88.40 Non-Federal sources,
interest.................. -3 -3 -3
88.40 Non-Federal sources,
principal................. -1 -1
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -3 -6 -5
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Net financing authority and financing
disbursements:
89.00 Financing authority............... 30 227 55
90.00 Financing disbursements........... 26 255 55
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Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)

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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................. 34 229 56
--------- --------- ----------
1150 Total direct loan obligations... 34 229 56
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Cumulative balance of direct loans
outstanding:
1210 Outstanding, start of year........ 26 273
1231 Disbursements: Direct loan
disbursements................... 27 251 56
1251 Repayments: Repayments and
prepayments..................... -1 -4 -4
--------- --------- ----------
1290 Outstanding, end of year........ 26 273 325
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This account covers the financing of direct loans as authorized by
the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Funds are
not used for purposes that would contribute to the overcapitalization of
the fishing industry.

Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)

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ASSETS:
1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with
Treasury........................ 25 29
1206 Non-Federal assets: Receivables,
net............................. 27 251 325
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1999 Total assets.................... 25 56 251 325
LIABILITIES:
2101 Federal liabilities: Accounts
payable......................... 25 56 251 325
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
2999 Total liabilities............... 25 56 251 325
NET POSITION:
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
3999 Total net position..............
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
4999 Total liabilities and net position 25 56 251 325
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Fisheries Finance, Guaranteed Loan Financing Account

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Loan default costs................ 11
08.02 Downward reestimate............... 2
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 13
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 4 2 4
22.00 New financing authority (gross)... 11
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 15 2 4
23.95 Total new obligations............. -13
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 2 4 4
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New financing authority (gross), detail:
Current:

47.05 Authority to borrow (indefinite) 9
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 2
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new financing authority
(gross)....................... 11
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 1
73.10 Total new obligations............. 13
73.20 Total financing disbursements
(gross)......................... -13
87.00 Total financing disbursements
(gross)......................... 13
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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............... 9
90.00 Financing disbursements........... 11
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Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)

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Position with respect to appropriations act
limitation on commitments:
2111 Limitation on guaranteed loans
made by private lenders.........
--------- --------- ----------
2150 Total guaranteed loan
commitments...................
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Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans
outstanding:
2210 Outstanding, start of year........ 94 80 58
2231 Disbursements of new guaranteed
loans........................... 8
2251 Repayments and prepayments........ -22 -22 -22
--------- --------- ----------
2290 Outstanding, end of year........ 80 58 36
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Memorandum:
2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed
loans outstanding, end of year.. 80 58 36
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This account covers the financing of 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.

Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)

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ASSETS:
1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with
Treasury........................ 6 2 4 4
1206 Non-Federal assets: Receivables,
net............................. 3 14
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1999 Total assets.................... 9 16 4 4
LIABILITIES:
2103 Federal liabilities: Debt......... 2 6
Non-Federal liabilities:

2204 Liabilities for loan guarantees. 6 10 4 4
2207 Other........................... 1
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
2999 Total liabilities............... 9 16 4 4
NET POSITION:
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
3999 Total net position..............
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
4999 Total liabilities and net position 9 16 4 4
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Federal Ship Financing Fund, Fishing Vessels Liquidating Account

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total obligations (object class
33.0)........................... 2
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 15 3
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 6
22.40 Capital transfer to general fund.. -15 -3
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 6
23.95 Total new obligations............. -2
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 3
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.05 Appropriation (indefinite)...... 1
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 5
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 6
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 10 10 10
73.10 Total new obligations............. 2
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -3
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 10 10 10
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 3
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -5
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1
90.00 Outlays........................... -3
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Memorandum (non-add) entries:
92.01 Total investments, start of year:
U.S. securities: Par value...... 20 13
92.02 Total investments, end of year:
U.S. securities: Par value...... 13
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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........ 85 68 56
2251 Repayments and prepayments........ -17 -12 -10
2261 Adjustments: Terminations for
default that result in loans
receivable......................
--------- --------- ----------
2290 Outstanding, end of year........ 68 56 46
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Memorandum:
2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed
loans outstanding, end of year.. 68 56 46
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Addendum:
Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed
loans that result in loans receivable:

2310 Outstanding, start of year...... 24 24 24
2331 Disbursements for guaranteed
loan claims...................
--------- --------- ----------
2390 Outstanding, end of year...... 24 24 24
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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 the 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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ASSETS:
1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with
Treasury........................ 25 13 9 9
1206 Non-Federal assets: Receivables,
net............................. 13 3 3
1701 Net value of assets related to
pre-1992 direct loans receivable
and acquired defaulted
guaranteed loans receivable:
Defaulted guaranteed loans,
gross........................... 33 38 20 20
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1999 Total assets.................... 71 51 32 32
LIABILITIES:
2104 Federal liabilities: Resources
payable to Treasury............. 48 40 32 32
2201 Non-Federal liabilities: Accounts
payable......................... 23 11
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
2999 Total liabilities............... 71 51 32 32
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
4999 Total liabilities and net position 71 51 32 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, $643,026,000, to remain
available until expended: Provided, That of this amount, $643,026,000
shall be derived from offsetting collections assessed and collected
pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1113 and 35 U.S.C. 41 and 376, and shall be
retained and used for necessary expenses in this appropriation: Provided
further, That the sum herein appropriated from the General Fund shall be
reduced as such offsetting collections are received during fiscal year
1999, so as to result in a final fiscal year 1999 appropriation from the
General Fund estimated at $0: Provided further, That, during fiscal year
1999, should the total amount of offsetting fee collections be less than
$643,026,000, the total amounts available to the Patent and Trademark
Office shall be reduced accordingly: Provided further, That any amount
received in excess of $643,026,000 in fiscal year 1999 shall remain
available until expended, but shall not be available for obligation
until October 1, 1999: Provided further, That the amounts charged for
patent fees under 35 U.S.C. 41 (a) and (b) shall be the amounts charged
by the Patent and Trademark Office on September 30, 1998, including any
applicable surcharges collected pursuant to section 8001 of Public Law
103-66: Provided further, That such fees shall be credited as offsetting
collections and shall be retained and used for necessary expenses in
this appropriation: Provided further, That upon enactment of a statute
reauthorizing the Patent and Trademark Office or establishing a
successor agency or agencies, and upon the subsequent enactment of a new
patent fee schedule, the fifth proviso in this paragraph shall no longer
have effect: Provided further, That, in addition to amounts otherwise
made available under this heading, not to exceed $102,000,000 of such
amounts collected shall be available for obligation in fiscal year 1999
for purposes as authorized by law: Provided further, That any amount
received in excess of $102,000,000 in fiscal year 1999 shall remain
available until expended, but shall not be available for obligation
until October 1, 1999.]
For necessary expenses of the Patent and Trademark Office, including
defense of suits instituted against the Commissioner of Patents and
Trademarks, $805,976,000 to be derived from fees; which shall be
credited to this account as offsetting collections and remain available
until expended: Provided, That, such fees shall be as authorized by 15
U.S.C. 1113 and 35 U.S.C. 41 and 376; and in addition, the Commissioner
shall charge and collect fees sufficient to cover the accrued indirect
personnel costs associated with post-retirement health and life
insurance of PTO employees, and such fees shall be transferred to the
appropriate employee health benefits and life insurance funds, and shall
be available for authorized purposes of those accounts: Provided
further, That an interim final rule to effect the resulting changes in
fees shall be issued within 60 days of enactment of this Act: Provided
further, That any remaining balance of fees collected in fiscal year
2000 shall remain available until expended, but shall not become
available until October 1, 2000.

[(Rescission)]

[Of the unobligated balances available under this heading from prior
year appropriations, fees collected in this fiscal year, and balances of
prior year fees, $71,000,000 are rescinded.] (Department of Commerce and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as included in Public Law
105-277, section 101(b).)

Unavailable Collections (in millions of dollars)

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Balance, start of year:
01.99 Balance, start of year............ 196 397 404
Receipts:
02.01 Patent and Trademark surcharges... 119
--------- --------- ----------
03.00 Offsetting Collections............ 109 116 160
04.00 Total: Balances and collections... 424 513 564
Appropriation:
05.01 Salaries and expenses............. -27 -109 -116
--------- --------- ----------
05.99 Subtotal appropriation............ -27 -109 -116
07.99 Total balance, end of year........ 397 404 448
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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

00.01 Patents......................... 24
00.02 Information Dissemination....... 2
--------- --------- ----------
00.91 Direct program core businesses 26
Direct program:

01.50 Policy.......................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
02.00 Total direct program............ 27
Reimbursable Program:

09.01 Patents......................... 533 627 714
09.02 Trademarks...................... 85 97 109
09.03 Information Dissemination....... 43 52 57
--------- --------- ----------
09.09 Reimbursable program--subtotal
line........................ 661 776 880
09.20 Policy.......................... 15 20 22
09.30 Indirect Cost Transfer to OPM..... 20
--------- --------- ----------
09.99 Total reimbursable program...... 676 796 922
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 703 796 922
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 21 13
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 690 783 922
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 4
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 715 796 922
23.95 Total new obligations............. -703 -796 -922
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 13
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.20 Appropriation (special fund,
definite)..................... 27
40.35 Appropriation rescinded......... -71
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 27 -71
Permanent:

Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
68.00 Offsetting collections (cash). 772 861 966
68.26 Offsetting collections
(unavailable balances)...... 109 116
68.45 Portion not available for
obligation (limitation on
obligations)................ -109 -116 -160
--------- --------- ----------
68.90 Spending authority from
offsetting collections
(total)................... 663 854 922
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 690 783 922
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 311 293 430
73.10 Total new obligations............. 703 796 922
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -715 -659 -796
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -4
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 293 430 556
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 27 -71
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... -52
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 486 538 588
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 255 192 208
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 715 659 796
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.40 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Non-Federal sources..... -772 -861 -966
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. -82 -78 -44
90.00 Outlays........................... -56 -202 -170
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The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is one of the 32 High Impact
agencies that have the most extensive interaction with the American
people, represent most of the Federal Budget, and employ most of the
Federal workforce. In response to the Vice President, the PTO developed
bold performance goals that will improve service by the Year 2000 and
beyond.

On November 10, 1998, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Reauthorization Act, Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105-358) reset patent
statutory fee amounts. However, these fee rates do not cover any costs
associated with current PTO employees' post-retirement health and life
insurance. The 2000 program level will impose $20 million in contingent
FEHB and FEGLI costs on the Federal Treasury. So that patent and
trademark fees fully reflect these costs, the Budget proposes a small
increase in PTO fees, with the associated collections transferred to the
Employees Health Benefits and Life Insurance Funds. This proposal will
also be incorporated into proposed legislation making the Patent and
Trademark Office a performance-based organization.

Fee collections in 1999 are estimated to be $861 million, though $71
million was rescinded from these and prior year collections. In 2000,
total collections are estimated to be $966 million.

During 2000, the Office will continue to operate through three
distinct business lines:

Patent Business.--The Patent Business supports the Department's
strategic theme to provide effective management and stewardship of our
Nation's resources and assets to ensure sustainable economic
opportunities. As part of this theme, the goal is to grant exclusive
rights, for limited times, to inventors for their discoveries. The
activities under this business include all functions in the patent
application processing pipeline, including the initial administrative
examination of patent applications, the processing of patent
applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty, the formal
examination of patent applications to determine the patentability of a
claimed invention, the post-examination processing and printing of
allowed patents, the review for quality, and the quasi-judicial review
in appeal and interference proceedings. Other ancillary functions of the
Patent Business are the classification, documentation and search
systems, and the maintenance of a scientific and technical library.

The 2000 program level provides resources for achieving the
principal goal of achieving 12-month cycle time for 80 percent of
inventions filed by enlarging the cadre of examiners, streamlining
application processing, incrementally automating patent processing, and
implementing process reengineering.

Key Patent Business quantity and quality performance measures are:

1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Applications received........................... 240,090 259,000 277,000
Original inventions filed....................... 201,777 218,000 233,000
Application disposals by examiners.............. 203,227 221,000 234,000
Patents issued.................................. 140,574 183,000 155,000
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Average cycle time of original inventions
processed (months).......................... 16.9 10.9 10.2
Percent of original inventions achieving 12
month or less cycle time.................... 32 75 80
Percent of customers satisfied.................. 52 65 70

Trademark Business.--The Trademark Business supports the
Department's strategic theme to provide effective management and
stewardship of our Nation's resources and assets to ensure sustainable
economic opportunities. As part of this theme, the goal is to enhance
trademark protection. The activities under this business include the
examination of trademark applications to determine whether the statutory
criteria for the Federal registration of a trade or service mark are
met. The Office issues notices of allowance and certificates of
registration based on a trademark attorney's determination. Trademark
application processing functions also include inter

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parte proceedings involving oppositions, cancellations, and ex parte
proceedings.

The 2000 program level provides for the primary business goal of
reducing pendency from filing to first action to 3 months. The Trademark
Business proposes to achieve this goal by focusing on the process, the
customer, and the employee. Planned activities for 2000 include the
implementation of process reengineering and leveraging information
technology to incrementally automate the examination process. Focused
training of employees and improving communication with customers are
also an integral part of the activities planned for 2000.

Key Trademark Business quantity and quality performance measures
are:
1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Applications received (includes
amendments and combined classes).... 232,384 256,000 282,000
Trademark registrations printed..... 106,279 138,600 141,000
Pending time to first action (in
months)............................. 7.2 3.9 3.0
Pending time to registration/
abandonment (in months)............. 17.8 15.5 13.8
Percent of customers' satisfied..... 63 80 80

Information Dissemination Business.--The Information Dissemination
Business supports the Department's strategic theme to keep America
competitive with cutting-edge science and technology and a world class
information base. As part of this theme, the goal is to promote
awareness of, and provide effective access to, patent and trademark
information. The activities under this business serve the fundamental
purpose of patent and trademark laws to disclose new technologies and to
provide public notice concerning intellectual property rights.
Information dissemination functions include the maintenance of public
search rooms, the provision of copies and certified copies of patents,
trademark registrations, and other official documents and the
recordation of assignments of patent and trademark rights.

The 2000 program level will continue to enable customers to use the
Internet to request the status of their patent and trademark
applications, to place orders and receive products, and to access patent
and trademark data bases via the PTO's Inernet website.

Key Information Dissemination Business performance measures are:

1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Percent of key products and services meeting
schedules or cycle time of standards........ 70 80 80
Percent of total customers satisfied with key
products and services....................... * 90 *
*This survey is conducted every two years.

Policy.--The Policy function supports the Department's strategic
theme to build for the future and promote U.S. competitiveness in the
global marketplace by strengthening and safeguarding the Nation's
economic infrastructure. As part of this theme, the goal is to help
protect, promote, and expand intellectual property rights systems
throughout the United States and abroad. The primary function of this
activity is to advise, assist, promote, and provide expertise, in the
area of intellectual property rights. The 2000 program level provides
resources for the Office to pursue administrative and legislative
reforms that resolve problems, continue improvements and maximize
efficiencies to ensure the continued vitality of the patent and
trademark systems.

A key Policy performance measures is:

1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Number of countries provided technical
assistance in intellectual property rights
systems..................................... 73 73 80

Corporate Support.--This activity includes the administrative and
infrastructure functions in support of the business and policy
operations of the Office. The 2000 commitments address the Office's
immediate and long-term space requirements, and maintenance of the
information technology infrastructure necessary for patent, trademark
and information dissemination operations and provision of essential
administrative, financial and human resource services.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 11
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 12
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 3
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 2
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 2
25.2 Other services.................. 5
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 1
31.0 Equipment....................... 2
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 27
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 676 796 922
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 703 796 922
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-1006-0-1-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 201
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 5,099 6,358 6,801
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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, [$9,495,000] $8,972,000, of which not to exceed
[$1,600,000] $600,000 shall remain available until September 30, [2000]
2001. (15 U.S.C. 1511(c), 1533, 3704, 3711; Department of Commerce and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as included in Public Law
105-277, section 101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct program.................... 7 11 9
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 8 12 10
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 2
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 9 10 10
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 9 12 10
23.95 Total new obligations............. -8 -12 -10
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 2
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 8 9 9
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 9 10 10
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 14 14 4

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73.10 Total new obligations............. 8 12 10
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -8 -23 -11
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 14 4 3
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 4 6 6
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 3 16 4
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 8 23 11
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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.................. 8 9 9
90.00 Outlays........................... 7 22 10
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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 serves on the Executive Committee of the
Committee on Technology within the President's National Science and
Technology Council. This committee 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
serving as the Federal Government's primary advocate for innovation and
industrial competitiveness, analyst of civilian technology issues, and
incubator for new models of domestic and international technology
cooperation. 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, OTP will continue with its highly successful
Partnership for Competitive Economy (PACE) initiative. In partnership
with State and local government, business, and academia, OTP conducts
PACE conferences around the country to maintain a dialogue on how best
to help companies compete in the global economy.

TA also houses the Office of Air and Space Commercialization. This
office provides advice and counsel for promoting economic conditions
that foster commercial space development and assistance in coordinating
the Department's activities related to the commercial space industry,
encouraging private sector investment in space.

Performance Measures.--The activities under this account support one
theme of the Commerce Strategic Plan:

Theme: Science/Technology/Information
Goal: To improve technology's contribution to U.S.
competitiveness, economic growth, and job creation through the
analysis, development, advocacy, and implementation of national
technology policies and programs.

1998 act. 1999 est. 2000 est.
Reports published................... 3 5 5

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
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 2 2 3
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 1 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 1
25.2 Other services.................. 1 1 1
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 1 1 1
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................. 4 2
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 5 10 10
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 1 1
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 2 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 8 12 10
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-1100-0-1-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 38 49 50
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 1 1 1
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NATIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICE

Federal Funds

Intragovernmental funds:

NTIS Revolving Fund

To partially fund expenses relating to the collection, input
processing, and preservation of scientific and technical information,
$2,000,000 to remain available until expended. (15 U.S.C. 1152-53.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Direct Program Activity........... 1 2
09.01 Reimbursable program.............. 35 57 60
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 35 58 62
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 2 3
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 37 56 62
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 39 59 62
23.95 Total new obligations............. -35 -58 -62
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 3
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 2
42.00 Transferred from other accounts. 1
--------- --------- ----------

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43.00 Appropriation (total)......... 1 2
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 37 55 60
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 37 56 62
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 38 37 25
73.10 Total new obligations............. 35 58 62
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -37 -71 -59
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 37 25 28
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 1 2
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 30 33
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 37 40 24
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 37 71 59
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -16 -24 -29
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -21 -31 -31
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -37 -55 -60
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 1 2
90.00 Outlays........................... 16 -1
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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.

This appropriation partially funds costs associated with the
collection, input processing, and preservation of government information
products. Title 15 U.S.C. 1151-1157, as amended, directs NTIS to perform
these functions and NTIS's projected fees are not sufficient to fully
cover the cost of these activities. The NTIS collection represents a
comprehensive, permanent, accessible record of the United States
Government's massive investments in research and development since the
end of World War II. The Administration intends to submit legislation
providing NTIS with greater flexibility in performing its mission.

Performance Measures.--The activities under this account support the
Science and Technology Leadership theme under the Commerce Strategic
Plan. The Annual Performance Plan goal is to collect and disseminate
technical information. The first objective is to play a leadership role
in assisting Federal agencies with dissemination of their scientific,
technical and business information.

1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Items in Archive (millions)......... 2.8 2.9 3.1

The second objective is to provide services and infrastructure to
organize scientific, technical, and business-related information and
deliver to customers through effective systems.

Documents reproduced from electronic
media (millions).................... 1.0 2.5 3.5

Statement of Operations (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-4295-0-3-376 1997 actual 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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0101 Revenue........................... 40 37 55 60
0102 Expense........................... -43 -41 -55 -60
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
0109 Net income or loss (-)............ -3 -4
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Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)

1101 Fund balances with Treasury..... 40 40 40 40
Investments in US securities:
1106 Receivables, net..............
1206 Non-Federal assets: Receivables,
net............................. 2 1 1 1
Other Federal assets:

1802 Inventories and related
properties.................... 5 3 1 1
1803 Property, plant and equipment,
net........................... 6 6 7 7
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
1999 Total assets.................... 53 50 49 49
LIABILITIES:
2101 Federal liabilities: Accounts
payable......................... 11 13 11 11
Non-Federal liabilities:

2201 Accounts payable................ 12 2 12 12
2207 Other........................... 16 24 14 14
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
2999 Total liabilities............... 39 39 37 37
NET POSITION:
3100 Appropriated capital.............. 11
3300 Cumulative results of operations.. 3 11 12 12
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
3999 Total net position.............. 14 11 12 12
------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
4999 Total liabilities and net position 53 50 49 49
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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-
time permanent................ 1
25.2 Other services.................. 1
31.0 Equipment....................... 1
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 1 2
Reimbursable obligations:

Personnel compensation:
11.1 Full-time permanent........... 14 15 17
11.5 Other personnel compensation.. 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation 15 16 18
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 3 4 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......... 2 3 3
24.0 Printing and reproduction....... 1 2 2
25.2 Other services.................. 5 18 16
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 3 4 8
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment..................... 1 3 3
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 2 2 2
31.0 Equipment....................... 1 3 2
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, reimbursable
obligations................. 35 57 60
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 35 58 62
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-4295-0-3-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 23
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 338 424 377
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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, [$280,136,000] $289,622,000, to remain available until

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expended, of which not to exceed [$1,625,000] $282,000 may be
transferred to the ``Working Capital Fund''. (15 U.S.C. 272, 273, 278b-
e, 278g-h, 278p, 290b-f, 1151-57, 1454(d), 1454(e), 1501, 1512, 3711a;
40 U.S.C. 759(f); 42 U.S.C. 4913(1)(B), 6962(e); Department of Commerce
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as included in Public Law
105-277, section 101(b).)

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................. 35 39 39
00.02 Manufacturing engineering..... 19 20 20
00.03 Chemical science and
technology.................. 32 33 34
00.04 Physics....................... 29 29 29
00.05 Materials science and
engineering................. 50 52 52
00.06 Building and fire research.... 23 15 14
00.07 Computer science and applied
mathematics................. 42 45 48
00.08 Technology assistance......... 14 17 18
00.09 National quality program...... 3 5 5
00.10 Research support activities... 30 32 31
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations........... 277 287 290
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 5 6
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 277 280 289
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 283 287 290
23.95 Total new obligations............. -277 -287 -290
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 6
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 277 280 290
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 80 78 72
73.10 Total new obligations............. 277 287 290
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -278 -292 -289
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1 -1 -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 78 72 72
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 210 216 223
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 68 76 66
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 278 292 289
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 277 280 289
90.00 Outlays........................... 278 292 289
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is
responsible for the measurement foundation that 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.--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 electronic products; electronic measurement
instrumentation; and, provision of the physical standards for
electricity.
Manufacturing engineering.--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.--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.--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.--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.--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.--Includes development
and demonstration of evaluation techniques, testing methods, and
standards to enable usable, reliable, and interoperable computer and
telecommunications systems; and provides leadership and
collaborative research in the application and use of mathematics,
statistics and computer science, and support of computing and
telecommunications services.
Technology assistance.--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.--Extends U.S. competitiveness through
performance excellence criteria and other information transfer, and
administration of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
Research support activities.--Includes centrally managed
activities that 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.

These program activities are included in the 21st Century Research
Fund.

Performance Measures.--The activities under this account support two
themes of the Commerce Strategic Plan:

Themes: Economic Infrastructure and Science/Technology/
Information

1. Provide technical leadership for the Nation's measurement and
standards infrastructure. NIST evaluates the perfomance of its
laboratories through external peer review (conducted by the National
Research Council), economic impact studies, and evaluation of numerous
scientific and technical outputs.

2. Assist U.S. businesses in continuously improving their
productivity and efficiency by adopting performance and quality
management practices and assessment methods:

1998 est. 1999 est. 2000 est.
Total number of applications to the
MBNQA and Baldrige-based State
programs............................ 1,156 1,270 1,395

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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent............. 116 125 126
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 10 11 11
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 4 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 130 140 141
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 27 29 30
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 7 7 7
22.0 Transportation of things.......... 1 1 1
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 3 3 3
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 9 11 11
24.0 Printing and reproduction......... 1 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 2 2 2
25.2 Other services.................... 25 26 22
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 8 8 12
25.5 Research and development contracts 2 2 3
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 6 6 6
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 14 17 17
31.0 Equipment......................... 22 22 22
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 20 12 12
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 277 287 290
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0500-0-1-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 2,047 2,113 2,063
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Industrial Technology Services

For necessary expenses of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of
the National Institute of Standards and Technology, [$106,800,000]
$99,836,000, to remain available until expended[: Provided, That
notwithstanding the time limitations imposed by 15 U.S.C. 278k(c) (1)
and (5) on the duration of Federal financial assistance that may be
awarded by the Secretary of Commerce to Regional Centers for the
transfer of Manufacturing Technology (``Centers''), such Federal
financial assistance for a Center may continue beyond six years and may
be renewed for additional periods, not to exceed one year, at a rate not
to exceed one-third of the Center's total annual costs or the level of
funding in the sixth year, whichever is less, 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].
In addition, for necessary expenses of the Advanced Technology
Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology,
[$203,500,000] $238,700,000, to remain available until expended[, of
which not to exceed $66,000,000 shall be available for the award of new
grants, and of which not to exceed $500,000 may be transferred to the
``Working Capital Fund''] :Provided, That no funds may be used for the
Small Business Innovation Research program, notwithstanding 15 U.S.C.
638. (15 U.S.C. 278k, 278l, 278n, 278p; Department of Commerce and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as included in Public Law
105-277, section 101(b).)

[(Rescission)]

[Of the unobligated balances available under this heading for the
Advanced Technology Program, $6,000,000 are rescinded.] (Departments of
Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, 1999, as included in Public Law 105-277, section
101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Extramural programs:

00.01 Advanced technology program..... 179 231 252
00.02 Manufacturing extension
partnership................... 114 128 99
--------- --------- ----------
10.00 Total new obligations......... 293 359 351
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 16 33 9
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 306 325 339
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 5 9 4
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 327 367 352
23.95 Total new obligations............. -293 -359 -351
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 33 9
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 306 310 339
40.36 Unobligated balance rescinded..... -6
42.00 Transferred from other accounts... 21
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)........... 306 325 339
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 584 529 581
73.10 Total new obligations............. 293 359 351
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -343 -299 -317
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -5 -9 -4
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 529 581 609
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 53 36 34
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 290 263 283
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 343 299 317
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 306 325 339
90.00 Outlays........................... 343 299 317
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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 high-risk, broad
benefit enabling technologies with significant commercial potential.
ATP is a merit-based, rigorously competitive, cost-shared
partnership program that 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 technology areas having
significant potential for stimulating U.S. economic growth. This
program is included in the 21st Century Research Fund.
Manufacturing extension partnership.--The MEP program emphasizes
NIST's role in transferring developed technologies to small- and
medium-sized manufacturers through Government-industry partnerships
and extension services and by improving the competitiveness of
existing American business.

Performance Measures.--The activities under this account support two
themes of the Commerce Strategic Plan. The performance of these
activities is evaluated through a combination of external review,
economic impact studies, and evaluation of numerous quantitative
outcomes and outputs.

Themes: Economic Infrastructure and Science and Technology
Information
1. Accelerate technological innovation and the development of
new technologies that underpin future economic growth (ATP).
2. Improve the technological capability, productivity, and
competitiveness of small manufacturers (MEP).

1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Cumulative number of technologies
under commercialization............. 120 160 180
Increased sales attributed to MEP
(millions of dollars)............... 305 389 520

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Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent............. 22 23 24
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 2 2 2
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 24 26 27
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 5 5 5
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 1 1 1
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 1 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 3 3 3
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 2 2 2
25.2 Other services.................... 6 11 8
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 5 5 6
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 1 1 1
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 2 2 2
31.0 Equipment......................... 3 3 3
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 240 299 292
--------- --------- ----------
99.9 Total new obligations........... 293 359 351
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0525-0-1-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 381 391 393
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Construction of Research Facilities

For construction of new research facilities, including architectural
and engineering design, and for renovation of existing facilities, not
otherwise provided for the National Institute of Standards and
Technology, as authorized by 15 U.S.C. 278c-278e, [$56,714,000]
$106,798,000, to remain available until expended[: Provided, That of the
amounts provided under this heading, $40,000,000 shall be available for
obligation and expenditure only after submission of a plan for the
expenditure of these funds, in accordance with section 605 of this Act].
(Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999,
as included in Public Law 105-277, section 101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
10.00 Total new obligations............. 21 139 107
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 9 82
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 95 57 107
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 104 139 107
23.95 Total new obligations............. -21 -139 -107
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 82
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 95 57 107
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 54 32 144
73.10 Total new obligations............. 21 139 107
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -42 -28 -42
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 32 144 209
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 3 7 13
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 39 21 29
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 42 28 42
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 95 57 107
90.00 Outlays........................... 42 28 42
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This appropriation supports the renovation of NIST's current
buildings and laboratories to comply with more stringent science and
engineering requirements and is included in the 21st Century Research
Fund.

The request includes funding for construction of an Advanced
Measurement Laboratory at NIST's main campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
The 5-wing complex will provide stringent controls for particulate
matter, temperature, vibration, and humidity that are unattainable in
current NIST buildings, and equal to or better than similar labs
overseas. Such conditions are vital for NIST to keep pace with rapid
developments in semiconductors, precision instruments, industrial
robots, computers, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, building materials, and
emerging technologies requiring molecular and atomic-level precision.

The proposed level provides the final increment needed to fully fund
the AML's $203 million construction cost, which is based on single phase
construction over four years from existing designs. Funding is derived
from $68 million in 1998 funds, $40 million from 1999 funds, and $95
million requested in 2000. An additional $15 million for fit-up,
relocation, and communication costs is planned for 2001, bringing the
total project cost to $218 million. Projected completion is in late
2003.

To improve the safety and performance of existing NIST facilities,
the remaining balance of funds in this account will be used to address
the highest-priority maintenance and repair projects, as outlined in the
NIST Facilities Improvement Plan.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 1 2 2
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 12 43 10
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 2 2 2
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 2 2 2
32.0 Land and structures............... 3 89 90
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 21 139 107
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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:

Measurement and engineering
research and standards:
09.01 Electronics and electrical
engineering................. 14 14 14
09.02 Manufacturing engineering..... 8 7 7
09.03 Chemical science and
technology.................. 13 16 15
09.04 Physics....................... 13 13 13
09.05 Material science and
engineering................. 8 7 7
09.06 Building and fire research.... 9 9 8
09.07 Computer science and applied
mathematics................. 11 10 10
09.08 Technology Assistance......... 20 19 19
09.11 National quality program...... 4 2 2
09.12 Research support activities... 24 8 8
09.14 Manufacturing extension
partnership................. 1 1
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10.00 Total new obligations....... 125 106 103
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 39 32 32
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 119 106 103
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 158 138 135
23.95 Total new obligations............. -125 -106 -103
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 32 32 32
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
68.00 Spending authority from offsetting
collections (gross): Offsetting
collections (cash).............. 119 106 103
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 40 42 29
73.10 Total new obligations............. 125 106 103
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -123 -119 -106
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 42 29 26
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 119 106 103
86.98 Outlays from permanent balances... 4 13 3
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87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 123 119 106
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

Offsetting collections (cash)
from:
88.00 Federal sources............... -65 -64 -61
88.40 Non-Federal sources........... -54 -42 -42
--------- --------- ----------
88.90 Total, offsetting
collections (cash)........ -119 -106 -103
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority..................
90.00 Outlays........................... 4 13 3
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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 fund also finances
the acquisition of equipment and standard reference materials and
storeroom inventories until issued or sold.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Personnel compensation:

11.1 Full-time permanent............. 40 41 42
11.3 Other than full-time permanent.. 3 3 4
11.5 Other personnel compensation.... 1 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
11.9 Total personnel compensation.. 44 45 47
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits....... 9 9 10
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons......................... 2 2 2
23.2 Rental payments to others......... 1 1 1
23.3 Communications, utilities, and
miscellaneous charges........... 4 3 3
25.1 Advisory and assistance services.. 1 1 1
25.2 Other services.................... 26 13 12
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 7 7 6
25.7 Operation and maintenance of
equipment....................... 1 1 1
26.0 Supplies and materials............ 9 5 4
31.0 Equipment......................... 11 10 10
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 7 7 6
--------- --------- ----------
99.0 Subtotal, reimbursable
obligations................. 122 104 103
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 3 2
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 125 106 103
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Personnel Summary

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2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 726 718 713
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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), [$10,940,000]
$17,212,000, 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. 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, 1999, as included in Public Law 105-277, section
101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
Direct program:

Domestic and international
policies:
00.01 Domestic policies............. 2 2
00.02 International policies........ 4 2
00.03 Domestic and International
Policy........................ 4
Spectrum Management:
00.04 Spectrum plans and policies... 2 2
00.05 Spectrum management, analysis
and operations.............. 6 2
00.06 Spectrum Management........... 7
Telecommunication Sciences
Research:
00.07 Spectrum research and analysis 2 2
00.08 Systems and networks research
and analysis................ 1 2
00.09 Telecommunication Sciences
Research.................... 6
--------- --------- ----------
01.00 Total, direct program........... 17 12 17
09.01 Spectrum plans and policies....... 2 4 4
09.12 Spectrum management, analysis and
operations...................... 6 9 10
09.23 Spectrum research and analysis.... 3 3 3
09.24 Systems and networks research and
analysis........................ 2 4 4
--------- --------- ----------
09.99 Total reimbursable program...... 13 20 21
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 30 32 38
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 1 1
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 30 31 38
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 31 32 38
23.95 Total new obligations............. -30 -32 -38
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 1
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
Current:

40.00 Appropriation................... 17 11 17
Permanent:

68.00 Spending authority from
offsetting collections:
Offsetting collections (cash). 13 20 21
--------- --------- ----------
70.00 Total new budget authority
(gross)....................... 30 31 38
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 13 8 2
73.10 Total new obligations............. 30 32 38

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73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -35 -37 -37
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 8 2 4
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 13 9 14
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 9 8 2
86.97 Outlays from new permanent
authority....................... 13 20 21
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 35 37 37
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Offsets:
Against gross budget authority and outlays:

88.00 Offsetting collections (cash)
from: Federal sources......... -13 -20 -21
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 17 11 17
90.00 Outlays........................... 22 17 16
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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA) is the principal executive branch adviser to the President on
domestic and international telecommunications 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.--In 2000, NTIA will
continue to develop and advocate policies to improve and expand
domestic telecommunications services and markets so that the
benefits of telecommunications are more widely available to
consumers. NTIA will advise White House officials, coordinate with
other Executive Branch agencies, and participate in relevant
Congressional actions and interagency and Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) proceedings on a host of issues. NTIA will focus on
developing events, such as implementation of specific provisions of
the 1996 Telecommunications Act. NTIA will develop policies
promoting universal, available and affordable services to all
Americans, competition in telecommunications and information
markets, and development of new technology. NTIA will make policy
recommendations in such areas as traditional common carrier
networks, wireless services and products, the mass media (including
advanced television), as well as issues arising from the Internet
and electronic commerce. NTIA will also develop and implement
policies required to safeguard personal privacy.
NTIA will continue to formulate and advocate policies for the
advancement of U.S. telecommunications and information technology
priorities in the international telecommunications policy and
regulatory arena. NTIA will continue to forcefully encourage the
broad liberalization of telecommunication regulations now taking
hold across the globe that create significant opportunities for a
variety of U.S. telecommunications interests and enterprises. NTIA
will continue to place great emphasis on the international
development of electronic commerce as an essential element of the
emerging information society. In addition, NTIA will conduct
necessary implementation or other follow-up to the 1998
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary
Conference and the World Trade Organization (WTO's) Group on Basic
Telecommunications (GBT) agreement. 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.--In 2000, NTIA will continue to manage and
resolve issues associated with the Federal Government's use of the
spectrum domestically and internationally. In coordination with the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and with the advice of the
Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC), NTIA will continue
to satisfy the spectrum requirements of the Federal Government, make
plans to satisfy the future spectrum needs of the Federal
Government, coordinate Federal spectrum future requirements in
shared spectrum bands, and develop and implement policy to use the
spectrum effectively and efficiently. NTIA will prepare for,
participate in, and implement the results of regional, national, and
international conferences on spectrum use and allocations including
the World Radio Conference 2000. Emergency communications and
Federal Government continuity of operations planning during
emergency conditions will continue. NTIA will also interface with
the private sector through its spectrum openness program and its
Internet web site and apprise them of Government spectrum use and
rules and regulations governing this use. NTIA will also review
major communications systems costing billions of dollars under
development by Federal agencies to certify that spectrum will be
available in the future; conduct frequency band studies to define
spectrum issues and make plans to prevent future interference; and,
operate computer automated facilities to process some 80,000
requests for frequency assignments to meet the communications needs
of the Federal Government and support analysis and engineering
aspects of spectrum management. NTIA will also continue its efforts
to identify and apply new spectrum saving technologies, identify
adjacent band effects for use by designers of future communications,
and address the public safety community's need for future spectrum
and interoperability at the Federal, State and local levels.

Telecommunications Sciences Research.--In 2000, NTIA will develop
improved spectrum measurement techniques, in part, through advanced
research facilities upgrades, to address the increasing use of broadband
technologies, including digital signals, spread-spectrum, and frequency
agile systems. NTIA will support the development of wireless
technologies by studying the behavior of broadband radio waves in indoor
and outdoor environments in order to create more accurate modeling of
radio propagation that will lead to improved methods of spectrum sharing
among users. Additionally, NTIA will prepare and coordinate proposed
domestic and international telecommunications standards, develop and
demonstrate user-friendly ways to assess 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. Also, NTIA will initiate a program to analyze
the Nation's telecommunications and information infrastructure
protection needs and formulate outputs that will enhance the ability of
the U.S. to protect this critical infrastructure.

Performance measures.--Activities under this account support the
three themes (economic infrastructure, science and technology, and
effective management of our Nation's resources) of the Commerce
Strategic Plan, including goals on developing and promoting policies and
plans for use of the radio spectrum and promoting advanced
telecommunications and information technology.

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Goal: Ensure spectrum provides the greatest benefit to all
people.
Output: Identify new technologies and their performance
limitations and applicability to Government operations.

1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Performance Measure:
New agency requested spectrum
assignment actions.............. 193,000 200,000 200,000
Engineering reviews conducted for
future radio communications
systems......................... 62 65 65

A more detailed presentation of goals, performance measures and
targets is found in the Commerce Strategic Plan.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

Direct obligations:

11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-
time permanent................ 7 6 8
12.1 Civilian personnel benefits..... 1 1 2
21.0 Travel and transportation of
persons....................... 1 1
23.1 Rental payments to GSA.......... 1 1 1
25.1 Advisory and assistance services 1
25.2 Other services.................. 1
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts...... 4 1 1
26.0 Supplies and materials.......... 1
31.0 Equipment....................... 1 1
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 17 9 15
99.0 Reimbursable obligations.......... 13 19 19
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 4 4
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 30 32 38
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Personnel Summary

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Identification code 13-0550-0-1-376 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Direct:
1001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 105 96 133
Reimbursable:
2001 Total compensable workyears: Full-
time equivalent employment...... 122 145 160
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public telecommunications facilities, planning and construction

For grants and activities authorized by [section] sections 391 and
392 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, [$21,000,000,] to
become available on October 1 of the fiscal year specified and remain
available until expended as authorized by section 391 of the Act, as
amended: $35,055,000 in fiscal year 2000; $110,000,000 in fiscal year
2001; $100,000,000 in fiscal year 2002; and $89,000,000 in fiscal year
2003: Provided, That [not to exceed $1,800,000 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: Provided further, [That, hereafter,
notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Pan-Pacific Education
and Communication Experiments by Satellite (PEACESAT) Program is
eligible to compete for Public Telecommunications Facilities, Planning
and Construction funds] That these funds shall be used principally for
grants to support acquisition of core digital transmission capabilities
and ensure public broadcasters' transition to digital broadcasting by
2003, as well as for necessary equipment and facilities to maintain
public television and radio service. (47 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 305, 391, 392,
606, 721; Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations
Act, 1999, as included in Public Law 105-277, section 101(b).)

[(Rescission)]

[Of the funds provided in previous Acts, the following funds are
hereby rescinded from the following accounts in the specified amounts:
``Endowment for Children's Educational TV, no year'',
$1,175,000.] (Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the
Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as
included in Public Law 105-277, section 101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Public Telecommunications
Facilities, Planning and
Construction.................... 20 22 35
00.02 Program management--PTFPC......... 2 2
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 22 24 35
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 3 3
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 21 20 35
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 1 1
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 25 24 35
23.95 Total new obligations............. -22 -24 -35
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 3
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Public Telecommunications
Facilities, Planning and
Construction.................... 21 21 35
40.36 Unobligated balance rescinded-
Endowment for Children's
Educational TV.................. -1
--------- --------- ----------
43.00 Appropriation (total)........... 21 20 35
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 35 36 37
73.10 Total new obligations............. 22 24 35
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -19 -23 -25
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -1 -1
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 36 37 46
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 16 2 4
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 3 21 21
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 19 23 25
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 21 20 35
90.00 Outlays........................... 19 23 25
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In April 1997, the Federal Communications Commission issued
regulations requiring broadcasters to transition from analog to digital
broadcasting. Public broadcasters must convert to digital broadcasting
by May 1, 2003. Advance appropriations are requested for a multi-year
program to allow advance planning and certainty in the public
broadcasting system's transition to digital broadcasting. Funds made
available from this program to the Public Telecommunications Facilities,
Planning and Construction program (PTFP) will facilitate public
broadcasters' transition to digital broadcasting. $35 million is
requested in 2000 as part of a $450 million, five-year initiative now in
its second year. The initiative is funded in both the Corporation for
Public Broadcasting and the Department of Commerce. Funding through PTFP
will be targeted for digital transmission equipment, while funding for
the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will support necessary expenses
related to digital program production and development.

PTFP awards grants to strengthen and extend service delivery by the
public broadcasting system and to assist public broadcasters and non-
commercial entities with facilities purchases to demonstrate innovative,
replicable applications of digital broadcasting. To facilitate the
public broadcasting's transition to digital technology, PTFP will fund
broadcasters' acquisition of core digital transmission and base
equipment through merit- and need-based grants.

Performance measure.--Activities under this account support Theme I
of the Commerce Strategic Plan, including the goals of supporting the
development of a national information infrastructure that will be
accessible to all Americans.

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1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Outcome Measure:
Maintain current level coverage of
public broadcasting recipients
through digital transition (in
percent):........................... 95 95 95

A more detailed presentation of goals, performance measures and
targets is found in the Commerce Strategic Plan.
Summary of Funding Levels, 1999-2003
(in millions of dollars)..........................1999 est....2000 est....2001 est....2002 est....2003 est..
PTFP............................................ 21 35 110 100 89

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-0551-0-1-503 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 1 1 2
25.3 Purchases of goods and services
from Government accounts........ 1
41.0 Grants--Public facilities......... 20 22 32
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 21 23 35
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 22 24 35
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Personnel Summary

Information Infrastructure Grants

For grants authorized by section 392 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, [$18,000,000] $20,102,000, to remain available until
expended as authorized by section 391 of the Act[, as amended]:
Provided, That not to exceed [$3,000,000] $3,102,000 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: Provided further, That notwithstanding any other provision of
law, no entity that receives telecommunications services at preferential
rates under section 254(h) of the [Communications] Act [of 1934] (47
U.S.C. 254(h)) or receives assistance under the regional information
sharing systems grant program of the Department of Justice under part M
of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42
U.S.C. 3796h) may use funds under a grant under this heading to cover
any costs of the entity that would otherwise be covered by such
preferential rates or such assistance, as the case may be. (Department
of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as included
in Public Law 105-277, section 101(b).)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Obligations by program activity:
00.01 Grants............................ 19 16 17
00.02 Program management................ 3 4 3
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10.00 Total new obligations........... 22 20 20
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Budgetary resources available for obligation:
21.40 Unobligated balance available,
start of year................... 3 2
22.00 New budget authority (gross)...... 20 18 20
22.10 Resources available from
recoveries of prior year
obligations..................... 2
--------- --------- ----------
23.90 Total budgetary resources
available for obligation...... 25 20 20
23.95 Total new obligations............. -22 -20 -20
24.40 Unobligated balance available, end
of year......................... 2
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New budget authority (gross), detail:
40.00 Appropriation..................... 20 18 20
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Change in unpaid obligations:
72.40 Unpaid obligations, start of year:
Obligated balance, start of year 44 44 37
73.10 Total new obligations............. 22 20 20
73.20 Total outlays (gross)............. -20 -27 -24
73.45 Adjustments in unexpired accounts. -2
74.40 Unpaid obligations, end of year:
Obligated balance, end of year.. 44 37 34
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Outlays (gross), detail:
86.90 Outlays from new current authority 1 1 1
86.93 Outlays from current balances..... 19 26 23
--------- --------- ----------
87.00 Total outlays (gross)........... 20 27 24
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Net budget authority and outlays:
89.00 Budget authority.................. 20 18 20
90.00 Outlays........................... 20 27 24
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The Information Infrastructure Grants program (Telecommunications
and Information Infrastructure Assistance program) facilitates the
development of the national telecommunications and information
infrastructure by promoting the widespread availability and use of
advanced telecommunications technologies to enhance the delivery of
social services, such as education, health care, and public safety; and
is supporting the formation of a nationwide, multimedia, high-speed,
interactive infrastructure of varied information technologies. The
program greatly leverages the Federal investment by providing grants for
outstanding projects that can serve as national models, evaluating the
projects, and broadly disseminating the project findings. By focusing on
underserved communities in both rural and urban areas, the program helps
to reduce disparities in access to the developing national information
infrastructure.

Performance measures.--Activities under this account support Theme
II of the Commerce Strategic Plan, including the goals of promoting the
availability and sources of advanced telecommunications and information
services.

1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
Performance Measure:
Number of models/grants available
for non-profit or public sector
organizations................... 46 50 55

A more detailed presentation of goals, performance measures and
targets is found in the Commerce Strategic Plan.

Object Classification (in millions of dollars)

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Identification code 13-0552-0-1-503 1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time
permanent....................... 1 2 1
25.2 Other services.................... 1 1
41.0 Grants, subsidies, and
contributions................... 19 18 17
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99.0 Subtotal, direct obligations.. 21 20 19
99.5 Below reporting threshold......... 1 1
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99.9 Total new obligations........... 22 20 20
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Personnel Summary

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GENERAL FUND RECEIPT ACCOUNTS

(in millions of dollars)

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1998 actual 1999 est. 2000 est.
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Offsetting receipts from the public:
13-225200 Fees for maps and charts,
public, NOAA, Commerce.............. 14 7 7
13-271730 Fisheries finance, downward
reestimates of subsidies............ 2
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General Fund Offsetting receipts from
the public............................. 16 7 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 of Commerce 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 therefore, 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] censuses of population.
Sec. 205. 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, or any portion thereof, 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, or
any portion thereof, 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] 206. 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 or from actions taken for the
care and protection of loan collateral or grant property 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. [208] 207. The Secretary of Commerce 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. [209] 208. 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 4
percent of the total annual income to such fund may be retained in the
fund for fiscal year [1999] 2000 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 such amounts retained in the fund for fiscal year
[1999] 2000 and each fiscal year thereafter shall be available for
obligation and expenditure only in accordance with section 605 of this
Act: Provided further, That no later than 30 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 program shall terminate pursuant to
section 403(f) of Public Law 103-356.
[Sec. 210. No funds may be used under this Act to process or
register any application filed or submitted with the Patent and
Trademark Office under the Act entitled ``An Act to provide for the
registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce, to carry out
the provisions of certain international conventions, and for other
purposes'', approved July 5, 1946, commonly referred to as the Trademark
Act of 1946, as amended, after the date of enactment of this Act for a
mark identical to the official tribal insignia of any federally
recognized Indian tribe for a period of one year from the date of
enactment of this Act.]
[Sec. 211. (a)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no
transaction or payment shall be authorized or approved pursuant to
section 515.527 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect
on September 9, 1998, with respect to a mark, trade name, or commercial
name that is the same as or substantially similar to a mark, trade name,
or commercial name that was used in connection with a business or assets
that were confiscated unless the original owner of the mark, trade name,
or commercial name, or the bona fide successor-in-interest has expressly
consented.
(2) No U.S. court shall recognize, enforce or otherwise validate any
assertion of rights by a designated national based on common law rights
or registration obtained under such section 515.527 of such a
confiscated mark, trade name, or commercial name.]
[(b) No U.S. court shall recognize, enforce or otherwise validate
any assertion of treaty rights by a designated national or its
successor-in-interest under sections 44 (b) or (e) of the Trademark Act
of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1126 (b) or (e)) for a mark, trade name, or
commercial name that is the same as or substantially similar to a mark,
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a business or assets that were confiscated unless the original owner of
such mark, trade name, or commercial name, or the bona fide successor-
in-interest has expressly consented.]
[(c) The Secretary of the Treasury shall promulgate such rules and
regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this
section.]
[(d) In this section:
(1) The term ``designated national'' has the meaning given such
term in section 515.305 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, as
in effect on September 9, 1998, and includes a national of any
foreign country who is a successor-in-interest to a designated
national.]
[(2) The term ``confiscated'' has the meaning given such term in
section 515.336 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, as in
effect on September 9, 1998.]
[Sec. 212. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of Commerce
shall convey, at fair market value (as determined by the Secretary), to
the city of Two Harbors, Minnesota, or its designee, the parcel of land
described in subsection (c).]
[(b) The Secretary may make the conveyance under subsection (a) only
if the Secretary receives adequate assurances, as determined by the
Secretary, that the conveyance is in accordance with the requirements of
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.).]
[(c) The parcel of land referred to in subsection (a) consists of
approximately 21.55 acres known as the J and J Casting site, in Lake
County, Minnesota, together with a road easement, all as described in
the deed of the United States Marshal, dated March 22, 1988, executed
pursuant to the order of sale of the United States District Court for
the District of Minnesota, dated May 15, 1987, in case Civil No. 5-86-
300.]
[(d) The Secretary shall carry out this section acting through the
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development.]
[Sec. 213. The Secretary of Commerce, through the Under Secretary
for Oceans and Atmosphere, is authorized to exchange, under such terms
as the Secretary deems appropriate, all right, title, and interest in
the 28.16 acre Lena Point property near Juneau, Alaska, to site a
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration facility: Provided, That
the Secretary is authorized to enter into an agreement with the owner of
the Lena Point site to modify existing rock quarry operations to
minimize future site development costs, and to provide appropriated
funds for project mitigation purposes: Provided, That Section 2(b) of
Public Law 104-91 is amended by striking ``on Auke Cape near Juneau,
Alaska'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``in Alaska''.]
[Sec. 214. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) is authorized to provide an easement, lease, license or other
long-term agreement to allow the State of Alaska to own, operate and
maintain a laboratory, classroom, and office facility on the site of the
NOAA facility and to accept and expend State funds for development of
joint facilities that will be owned and operated by NOAA: Provided, That
NOAA is authorized to collect operation and maintenance costs from the
State of Alaska and to retain said funds for utility costs, and current
and future facility maintenance costs.] (Department of Commerce and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as included in Public Law
105-277, section 101(b).)
[Sec. 120. For carrying out the provisions of division C, title II
of this Act, $30,000,000, including $750,000 for the cost of the direct
loan under section 207(a), $20,000,000 for the payments in section
207(d), $250,000 for the cost of direct loans under section 211(e),
$1,000,000 for the cost of a direct loan in the Bering Sea and Aleutian
Islands crab fisheries under the authority of section 312(b) of the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C.
1861a(b)), and $6,000,000 and $2,000,000 for the Secretary of Commerce
and Secretary of Transportation, respectively, to implement division C,
title II.] (Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental
Appropriations Act, 1999, Public Law 105-277, Division A, section 120.)

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
[1999] 2000, 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 15 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 [1999]
2000, 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] $1,000,000 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 15 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
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matic 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 the following:
(A) Based upon all information available to the United States
Government, the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is
fully cooperating in good faith with the United States in the
following:
(i) Resolving discrepancy cases, live sightings, and
field activities.
(ii) Recovering and repatriating American remains.
(iii) Accelerating efforts to provide documents that
will help lead to fullest possible accounting of prisoners
of war and missing in action.
(iv) Providing further assistance in implementing
trilateral investigations with Laos.
(B) The remains, artifacts, eyewitness accounts, archival
material, and other evidence associated with prisoners of war and
missing in action recovered from crash sites, military actions, and
other locations in Southeast Asia are being thoroughly analyzed by
the appropriate laboratories with the intent of providing surviving
relatives with scientifically defensible, legal determinations of
death or other accountability that are fully documented and
available in unclassified and unredacted form to immediate family
members.]
[Sec. 610. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used
for any United Nations undertaking when it is made known 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] 608. 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
headings ``Operations, Research, and Facilities'' and ``Procurement,
Acquisition and Construction'' 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] 609. 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] 610. 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. 615. Of the funds appropriated in this Act under the heading
``Office of Justice Programs--State and Local Law Enforcement
Assistance'', not more than 90 percent of the amount to be awarded to an
entity under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant 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 at the time of retirement or separation as they
received while on duty.]
[Sec. 616. (a) None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made
available in this Act shall be used to issue visas to any person who--
(1) has been credibly alleged to have ordered, carried out, or
materially assisted in the extrajudicial and political killings of
Antoine Izmery, Guy Malary, Father Jean-Marie Vincent, Pastor
Antoine Leroy, Jacques Fleurival, Mireille Durocher Bertin, Eugene
Baillergeau, Michelange Hermann, Max Mayard, Romulus Dumarsais,
Claude Yves Marie, Mario Beaubrun, Leslie Grimar, Joseph Chilove,
Michel Gonzalez, and Jean-Hubert Feuille;
(2) has been included in the list presented to former President
Jean-Bertrand Aristide by former National Security Council Advisor
Anthony Lake in December 1995, and acted upon by President Rene
Preval;
(3) was sought for an interview by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation as part of its inquiry into the March 28, 1995, murder
of Mireille Durocher Bertin and Eugene Baillergeau, Jr., and was
credibly alleged to have ordered, carried out, or materially
assisted in those murders, per a June 28, 1995, letter to the then
Minister of Justice of the Government of Haiti, Jean-Joseph Exume;
(4) was a member of the Haitian High Command during the period
1991 through 1994, and has been credibly alleged to have planned,
ordered, or participated with members of the Haitian Armed Forces
in--
(A) the September 1991 coup against any person who was a
duly elected government official of Haiti (or a member of
the family of such official), or
(B) the murders of thousands of Haitians during the
period 1991 through 1994; or
(5) has been credibly alleged to have been a member of the
paramilitary organization known as FRAPH who planned, ordered, or
participated in acts of violence against the Haitian people.
(b) Exemption.--Subsection (a) shall not apply if the Secretary of
State finds, on a case-by-case basis, that the entry into the United
States of a person who would otherwise be excluded under this section is
necessary for medical reasons or such person has cooperated fully with
the investigation of these political murders. If the Secretary of State
exempts any such person, the Secretary shall notify the appropriate
congressional committees in writing.
(c) Reporting Requirement.--(1) The United States chief of mission
in Haiti shall provide the Secretary of State a list of those who have
been credibly alleged to have ordered or carried out the extrajudicial
and political killings mentioned in paragraph (1) of subsection (a).
(2) The Secretary of State shall submit the list provided under
paragraph (1) to the appropriate congressional committees not later than
3 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
(3) The Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a list of aliens denied visas, and the Attorney
General shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list
of aliens refused entry to the United States as a result of this
provision.
(4) The Secretary of State shall submit a report under this
subsection not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this
Act and not later than March 1 of each year thereafter as long as the
Government of Haiti has not completed the investigation of the
extrajudicial and political killings and has not prosecuted those
implicated for the killings specified in paragraph (1) of subsection
(a).
(d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate
congressional committees'' means the Committee on International
Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee
on Appropriations of the Senate.]
[Sec. 617. (a) None of the funds made available in this Act may be
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fishing vessel of the United States greater than 165 feet in registered
length or of more than 750 gross registered tons, and that has an engine
or engines capable of producing a total of more than 3,000 shaft
horsepower--
(1) as specified in the permit application required under part
648.4(a)(5) of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, part 648.12 of
title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, and the authorization
required under part 648.80(d)(2) of title 50, Code of Federal
Regulations, to engage in fishing for Atlantic mackerel or herring
(or both) under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.); or
(2) that would allow such a vessel to engage in the catching,
taking, or harvesting of fish in any other fishery within the
exclusive economic zone of the United States (except territories),
unless a certificate of documentation had been issued for the vessel
and endorsed with a fishery endorsement that was effective on
September 25, 1997, and such fishery endorsement was not surrendered
at any time thereafter.
(b) Any fishing permit or authorization issued or renewed prior to
the date of the enactment of this Act for a fishing vessel to which the
prohibition in subsection (a)(1) applies that would allow such vessel to
engage in fishing for Atlantic mackerel or herring (or both) during
fiscal year 1999 shall be null and void, and none of the funds made
available in this Act may be used to issue a fishing permit or
authorization that would allow a vessel whose permit or authorization
was made null and void pursuant to this subsection to engage in the
catching, taking, or harvesting of fish in any other fishery within the
exclusive economic zone of the United States.]
Sec. [618] 611. None of the funds provided by this Act shall be
available to promote the sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products,
or to seek the reduction or removal by any foreign country of
restrictions on the marketing of tobacco or tobacco products, except for
restrictions which are not applied equally to all tobacco or tobacco
products of the same type.
[Sec. 619. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used
to pay the expenses of an election officer appointed by a court to
oversee an election of any officer or trustee for the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters.]
[Sec. 620. Section 1303 of the International Security and
Development Corporation Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 469j) is amended in
subsection (e), by striking ``three'' and inserting ``six''.]
[Sec. 621. None of the funds appropriated pursuant to this Act or
any other provision of law may be used for (1) the implementation of any
tax or fee in connection with the implementation of 18 U.S.C. 922(t);
(2) any system to implement 18 U.S.C. 922(t) that does not require and
result in the destruction of any identifying information submitted by or
on behalf of any person who has been determined not to be prohibited
from owning a firearm.]
[Sec. 622. Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the United States Trade Representative (in this section
referred to as the ``Trade Representative'') shall report to Congress on
the Trade Representative's analysis regarding--
(1) whether the Korean Government provided subsidies to Hanbo
Steel;
(2) whether such subsidies had an adverse effect on United
States companies;
(3) the status of the Trade Representative's contacts with the
Korean Government with respect to industry concerns regarding Hanbo
Steel and efforts to eliminate subsidies; and
(4) the status of the Trade Representative's contacts with other
Asian trading partners regarding the adverse effect of Korean steel
subsidies on such trading partners.
(b) The report described in subsection (a) shall also include
information on the status of any investigations initiated as a result of
press reports that the Korean Government ordered Pohang Iron and Steel
Company, in which the Government owns a controlling interest, to sell
steel in Korea at a price that is 30 percent lower than the
international market prices.]
[Sec. 623. None of the funds made available in this or any other Act
may be used to implement, administer, or enforce Executive Order No.
13083 (titled ``Federalism'' and dated May 14, 1998).]
[Sec. 624. (a) Section 118 of title 28, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ``Philadelphia, and
Schuylkill'' and inserting ``and Philadelphia''; and
(2) in subsection (b) by inserting ``Schuylkill,'' after
``Potter,''.
(b)(1) This section and the amendments made by this section shall
take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) This section and the amendments made by this section shall not
affect any action commenced before the effective date of this section
and pending on such date in the United States District Court for the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
(3) This section and the amendments made by this section shall not
affect the composition, or preclude the service, of any grand or petit
jury summoned, impaneled, or actually serving on the effective date of
this section.]
[Sec. 625. Beginning 60 days from the date of enactment of this Act,
none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act
may be made available for the participation by delegates of the United
States to the Standing Consultative Commission unless the President
certifies and so reports to the Committees on Appropriations that the
United States Government is not implementing the Memorandum of
Understanding Relating to the Treaty Between the United States of
America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the limitation of
Anti-Ballistic Missile Systems of May 26, 1972, entered into in New York
on September 26, 1997, by the United States, Russia, Kazakhstan,
Belarus, and Ukraine, or until the Senate provides its advice and
consent to the Memorandum of Understanding.]

[Time Limitation on Funding]

[Sec. 626. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act,
appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant
to this Act (the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, and
Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999) shall cease to
be available after June 15, 1999.
(b) Appropriations and funds made available by or authority granted
pursuant to the Act referenced in subsection (a) shall be apportioned
under section 1513 of title 31, United States Code, in the manner
established for funds provided by a joint resolution making continuing
appropriations.
(c) Appropriations made and authority granted pursuant to the Act
referenced in subsection (a) shall cover all obligations or expenditures
incurred for any program, project or activity during the period for
which funds or authority for such project or activity are available
under such Act.
(d) Expenditures made during the period for which funds or authority
are available under such Act shall be charged to the full-year amount
provided for the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization.]
Sec. 612. Notwithstanding section 1005(d) of the LSC Act, 42 U.S.C.
2996d(d), officers and employees of the Legal Services Corporation may
be paid at an annual rate of basic pay of not more than the maximum rate
of basic pay for the Senior Executive Service under 5 U.S.C. 5382,
including any applicable locality-based comparability payment that may
be authorized under 5 U.S.C. 5304(h)(2)(C).

Voluntary Separation Incentives for Employees of the Federal
Communications Commission

Sec. 613. (a) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section--
(1) the term ``agency'' means the Federal Communications
Commission.
(2) the term ``employee'' means an employee (as defined by
section 2105 of title 5, United States Code) who is serving under an
appointment without time limitation, and has been currently employed
by such agency for a continuous period of at least 3 years; but does
not include--
(A) a reemployed annuitant under subchapter III of chapter
83 or chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, or another
retirement system for employees of the Government.
(B) an employee having a disability on the basis of which
such employee is or would be eligible for disability retirement
under subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title 5,
United States Code, or another retirement system for employees
of the Government.
(C) an employee who has been duly notified that he or she is
to be involuntarily separated for misconduct or unacceptable
performance;
(D) an employee who has previously received any voluntary
separation incentive payment from the Federal Government under
this section or any other authority;
(E) an employee covered by statutory reemployment rights who
is on transfer to another organization; or
(F) any employee who, during the twenty-four month period
preceding the date of separation, has received a recruitment or

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relocation bonus under section 5753 of title 5, United States
Code, or who, within the twelve month period preceding the date
of separation, received a retention allowance under section 5754
of that title.
(3) The term ``Chairman'' means the Chairman of the Federal
Communications Commission.
(b) Agency Plan.--
(1) In general.--The Chairman, prior to obligating any resources
for voluntary separation incentive payments, shall submit to the
Office of Management and Budget a strategic plan outlining the
intended use of such incentive payments and a proposed
organizational chart for the agency once such incentive payments
have been completed.
(2) Contents.--The agency's plan shall include--
(A) the positions and functions to be reduced, eliminated,
and increased, as appropriate, identified by organizational
unit, geographic location, occupational category and grade
level;
(B) the time period during which incentives may be paid;
(C) the number and amounts of voluntary separation incentive
payments to be offered; and
(D) a description of how the agency will operate without the
eliminated positions and functions and with any increased or
changed occupational skill mix.
(3) Consultation.--The Director of the Office of Management and
Budget shall review the agency's plan and may make appropriate
recommendations for the plan with respect to the coverage of
incentives as described under paragraph (2)(A), and with respect to
the matters described in paragraph (2)(B)-(C).
(c) Authority To Provide Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments.--
(1) In general.--A voluntary separation incentive payment under
this section may be paid by the Chairman to any employee only to the
extent necessary to eliminate the positions and functions identified
by the strategic plan.
(2) Amount and treatment of payments.--A voluntary incentive
payment--
(A) shall be paid in a lump sum, after the employee's
separation;
(B) shall be equal to the lesser of--
(i) an amount equal to the amount the employee would be
entitled to receive under section 5595(c) of title 5, United
States Code (without adjustment for any previous payments
made); or
(ii) an amount determined by the Chairman, not to exceed
$25,000;
(C) may not be made except in the case of any qualifying
employee who voluntarily separates (whether by retirement or
resignation) under the provisions of this section by not later
than September 30, 2001;
(D) shall not be a basis for payment, and shall not be
included in the computation, of any other type of Government
benefit; and
(E) shall not be taken into account in determining the
amount of any severance pay to which the employee may be
entitled under section 5595 of title 5, United States Code,
based on any other separation.
(d) Additional Agency Contributions to the Retirement Fund.--
(1) In general.--In addition to any other payments which it is
required to make under subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of
title 5, United States Code, the agency shall remit to the Office of
Personnel Management for deposit in the Treasury of the United
States to the credit of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability
Fund an amount equal to 15 percent of the final basic pay of each
employee of the agency who is covered under subchapter III of
chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, to whom a
voluntary separation incentive has been paid under this Act.
(2) Definition.--For the purpose of paragraph (1), the term
``final basic pay,'' with respect to an employee, means the total
amount of basic pay which would be payable for a year of service by
such employee, computed using the employee's final rate of basic
pay, and, if last serving on other than a full-time basis, with
appropriate adjustment therefor.
(e) Effect of Subsequent Employment With the Government.--
(1) An individual who has received a voluntary separation
incentive payment from the agency under this section and accepts any
employment for compensation with the Government of the United
States, or who works for any agency of the United States Government
through a personal services contract, within 5 years after the date
of the separation on which the payment is based shall be required to
pay, prior to the individual's first day of employment, the entire
amount of the lump sum incentive payment to the agency.
(2) If the employment under paragraph (1) is with an Executive
agency (as defined by section 105 of title 5, United States Code),
the United States Postal Service, or the Postal Rate Commission, the
Director of the Office of Personnel Management may, at the request
of the head of the agency, waive the repayment if the individual
involved possesses unique abilities and is the only qualified
applicant available for the position.
(3) If the employment under paragraph (1) is with an entity in
the legislative branch, the head of the entity or the appointing
official may waive the repayment if the individual involved
possesses unique abilities and is the only qualified applicant
available for the position.
(4) If the employment under paragraph (1) is with the judicial
branch, the Director of the Administrative Office of the United
States Courts may waive the repayment if the individual involved
possesses unique abilities and is the only qualified applicant for
the position.
(f) Intended Effect on Agency Employment Levels.--
(1) In general.--Voluntary separations under this section are
not intended to necessarily reduce the total number of full-time
equivalent positions in the Federal Communications Commission. The
agency may redeploy or use the full-time equivalent positions
vacated by voluntary separations under this section to make other
positions available to more critical locations or more critical
occupations.
(2) Enforcement.--The President, through the Office of
Management and Budget, shall monitor the agency and take any action
necessary to ensure that the requirements of this subsection are
met.
(g) Regulations.--The Office of Personnel Management may prescribe
such regulations as may be necessary to implement this section.
(h) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect on the date of
enactment. (Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, as included in Public Law
105-277, section 101(b).)