Appendix - Department of Commerce

For necessary expenses for the management of the Department of Commerce provided for by law, including not to exceed $4,500 for official reception and representation, [$56,000,000] $71,095,000: Provided, That the Secretary of Commerce shall maintain a task force on job repatriation and manufacturing growth and shall produce an annual report on related incentive strategies, implementation plans, and program results: Provided further, That within amounts provided, the Secretary of Commerce may use up to $2,500,000 to engage in activities to provide businesses and communities with information about and referrals to relevant Federal, State, and local government programs: Provided further, That $6,400,000 shall be used for a Digital Service team to ensure the effectiveness of the agency's digital services for high-priority programs. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–0120–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Executive direction	34	35
0002	Departmental staff services	24	24
0003	Operations and Administration			71

0799	Total direct obligations	58	59	71
0801	Salaries and Expenses (Reimbursable)	84	103	101

0900	Total new obligations	142	162	172

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	3	5
1011	Unobligated balance transfer from other acct [072–1037]	1
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	1

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	5	5
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	56	56	71
1121	Appropriations transferred from other acct [072–1037]	3

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	59	56	71
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	68	101	101
1701	Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources	16

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	84	101	101
1900	Budget authority (total)	143	157	172
1930	Total budgetary resources available	148	162	172
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940	Unobligated balance expiring	–1
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	5

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	30	29	25
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	142	162	172
3011	Obligations incurred, expired accounts	2
3020	Outlays (gross)	–136	–166	–171
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–1
3041	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired	–8

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	29	25	26
	Uncollected payments:
3060	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1	–16	–18	–18
3070	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	–16
3071	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired	14

3090	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year	–18	–18	–18
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	14	11	7
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	11	7	8

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	143	157	172
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	117	150	163
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	19	16	8

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	136	166	171
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–77	–101	–101
	Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	–16
4052	Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts	9

4060	Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)	–7

4070	Budget authority, net (discretionary)	59	56	71
4080	Outlays, net (discretionary)	59	65	70
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	59	56	71
4190	Outlays, net (total)	59	65	70

The Salaries and Expenses account funds Operations and Administration, which provides policy oversight and oversees day-to-day operations of the Department. This Budget also includes funding for development of an agency Idea Lab and Digital Service team.

Reimbursable program.— Provides a centralized collection source for special tasks or costs and their billing to users.

The President is again asking Congress to revive an authority enabling him to submit fast-track proposals to reorganize or consolidate Federal programs and agencies in order to reduce the size of Government or cut costs. The Budget includes a variety of proposed reforms across government designed to drive efficiency and accountability, prevent duplication, and make government work better and smarter for the American people. One of these reorganizations the President would propose with this authority reiterates his previous proposal to consolidate Federal business and trade programs into one more efficient and effective department dedicated to promoting U.S. competitiveness, exports, and American businesses and jobs. The proposal would integrate the six Federal agencies that focus primarily on business and trade, along with other related programs. These include the Department of Commerce's core business and trade functions, the Small Business Administration, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Export-Import Bank, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, as well as rural business programs at the Department of Agriculture, Treasury's Community Development Financial Institution Program, and statistical agencies at the Department of Labor and National Science Foundation. To strengthen the new department's focus on business and economic growth, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration would be consolidated into the Department of Interior, strengthening stewardship and conservation efforts and enhancing scientific resources. The Budget schedules for these agencies and programs continue to reflect them in their current alignment.


Identification code 013–0120–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
11.1	Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent	21	24	25
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	6	7	7
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons		1	1
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	4	4	5
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	1	2	2
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	12	10	17
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	13	11	14
31.0	Equipment	1

99.0	Direct obligations	58	59	71
99.0	Reimbursable obligations	84	103	101

99.9	Total new obligations	142	162	172


Identification code 013–0120–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	152	156	159
2001	Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment	63	73	73

For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General in carrying out the provisions of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), [$30,596,000] $35,190,000. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–0126–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Office of the Inspector General (Direct)	37	36	38
0801	Office of the Inspector General (Reimbursable)		7	7

0809	Reimbursable program activities, subtotal		7	7

0900	Total new obligations	37	43	45

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	7	7	5
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	30	31	35
1121	Appropriations transferred from other acct [013–1460]	1	1	1
1121	Appropriations transferred from other acct [013–0450]	1	2	2

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	32	34	38
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	3	5	5
1701	Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources	1
1711	Spending authority from offsetting collections transferred from other accounts [013–1006]	2	2	2

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	6	7	7
1900	Budget authority (total)	38	41	45
1930	Total budgetary resources available	45	48	50
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940	Unobligated balance expiring	–1
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	7	5	5

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	7	11	8
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	37	43	45
3011	Obligations incurred, expired accounts	1
3020	Outlays (gross)	–34	–46	–45

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	11	8	8
	Uncollected payments:
3060	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1		–1	–1
3070	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	–1

3090	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year	–1	–1	–1
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	7	10	7
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	10	7	7

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	38	41	45
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	25	37	41
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	9	9	4

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	34	46	45
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–3	–5	–5
	Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	–1

4070	Budget authority, net (discretionary)	34	36	40
4080	Outlays, net (discretionary)	31	41	40
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	34	36	40
4190	Outlays, net (total)	31	41	40

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) promotes efficient and effective programs across the Department of Commerce through various analyses of bureau and Departmental programs and activities. It also endeavors to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse through audits, inspections, and investigations related to Department of Commerce programs.


Identification code 013–0126–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
11.1	Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent	17	19	21
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	5	6	6
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	2	2	2
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	5	4	4
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	3	3	3
31.0	Equipment	2	2	2

99.0	Direct obligations	34	36	38
99.0	Reimbursable obligations	3	7	7

99.9	Total new obligations	37	43	45


Identification code 013–0126–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	140	172	191
2001	Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment	3	3	3

For necessary expenses for the renovation and modernization of Department of Commerce facilities, [$4,500,000] $24,062,000, to remain available until expended. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–0123–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	HCHB Renovation and Modernization (Direct)	5	6	24

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	1	1
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	1

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	2	1
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	4	5	24

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	4	5	24
1930	Total budgetary resources available	6	6	24
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	1

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	21	10	8
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	5	6	24
3020	Outlays (gross)	–15	–8	–24
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–1

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	10	8	8
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	21	10	8
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	10	8	8

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	4	5	24
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	1	4	17
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	14	4	7

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	15	8	24
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	4	5	24
4190	Outlays, net (total)	15	8	24

This account funds the Commerce Department's portion of expenses associated with renovating and modernizing the Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB). The eight-phase renovation and modernization will upgrade infrastructure, remove safety hazards, and improve energy efficiency as Commerce optimizes utilization of HCHB space. The General Services Administration (GSA) and Commerce are each responsible for certain aspects of the project's costs. Project funding for both GSA and Commerce should occur simultaneously so that design, installation, furnishing, and office relocations can be coordinated.


Identification code 013–0123–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
11.1	Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent	1	1	1
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	4	5	23

99.9	Total new obligations	5	6	24


Identification code 013–0123–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	5	5	5


Identification code 013–4511–0–4–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0801	Departmental staff services	99	138
0802	Executive Direction	67	72
0803	Operations and Administration			239

0900	Total new obligations	166	210	239

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	11	13
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	2

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	13	13
	Budget authority:
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	166	197	239

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	166	197	239
1930	Total budgetary resources available	179	210	239
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	13

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	45	49
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	166	210	239
3020	Outlays (gross)	–160	–259	–239
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–2

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	49
	Uncollected payments:
3060	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1	–1	–1	–1

3090	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year	–1	–1	–1
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	44	48	–1
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	48	–1	–1

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	166	197	239
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	122	197	239
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	38	62

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	160	259	239
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–166	–197	–239
4190	Outlays, net (total)	–6	62

This fund finances, on a reimbursable basis, Department-wide administrative functions that are more efficiently performed on a centralized basis, including general counsel, human resources, financial, procurement, and security services.


Identification code 013–4511–0–4–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Reimbursable obligations:
11.1	Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent	60	71	74
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	18	21	22
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	1	1	1
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	7	8	8
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	3	3	3
25.1	Advisory and assistance services	3	2	2
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	37	74	90
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	27	25	26
26.0	Supplies and materials	4	1	2
31.0	Equipment	6	4	11

99.9	Total new obligations	166	210	239


Identification code 013–4511–0–4–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

2001	Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment	551	553	570


Identification code 013–4564–0–4–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	3	3
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1131	Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced		–3

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)		–3
1930	Total budgetary resources available	3
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	3

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross		–3
4180	Budget authority, net (total)		–3

This fund promoted entrepreneurial business activities on a fully competitive and cost-reimbursable basis to Federal customers. All remaining unobligated balances have been rescinded per P.L. 113–235.

Trust Funds


Identification code 013–8501–0–7–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

0100	Balance, start of year
	Receipts:
0220	Gifts and Bequests	5	5	4

0400	Total: Balances and collections	5	5	4
	Appropriations:
0500	Gifts and Bequests	–5	–5	–4

0799	Balance, end of year


Identification code 013–8501–0–7–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Gifts and Bequests (Direct)	5	9	4

0900	Total new obligations (object class 25.2)	5	9	4

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	4	4
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, mandatory:
1201	Appropriation (special or trust fund)	5	5	4

1260	Appropriations, mandatory (total)	5	5	4
1930	Total budgetary resources available	9	9	4
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	4

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	1	1	2
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	5	9	4
3020	Outlays (gross)	–5	–8	–5

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	1	2	1
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	1	1	2
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	1	2	1

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross	5	5	4
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority		4	3
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances	5	4	2

4110	Outlays, gross (total)	5	8	5
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	5	5	4
4190	Outlays, net (total)	5	8	5

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 in accordance with the terms of the gift or bequest.

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of administering the economic development assistance programs as provided for by law, [$37,000,000] $45,528,000: Provided, That these funds may be used to monitor projects approved pursuant to title I of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976, title II of the Trade Act of 1974, section 27 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3722), and the Community Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1977. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–0125–0–1–452		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Salaries and Expenses (Direct)	35	37	45
0801	Salaries and Expenses (Reimbursable)	1		1

0900	Total new obligations	36	37	46

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	4	4	5
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	37	37	45

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	37	37	45
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	1	1	1

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	1	1	1
1900	Budget authority (total)	38	38	46
1930	Total budgetary resources available	42	42	51
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940	Unobligated balance expiring	–2
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	4	5	5

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	4	4	2
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	36	37	46
3011	Obligations incurred, expired accounts	1
3020	Outlays (gross)	–35	–39	–44
3041	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired	–2

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	4	2	4
	Uncollected payments:
3060	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1	–1	–1	–1

3090	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year	–1	–1	–1
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	3	3	1
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	3	1	3

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	38	38	46
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	33	35	41
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	2	4	3

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	35	39	44
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–1	–1	–1
4033	Non-Federal sources	–1

4040	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)	–2	–1	–1
	Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4052	Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts	1

4070	Budget authority, net (discretionary)	37	37	45
4080	Outlays, net (discretionary)	33	38	43
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	37	37	45
4190	Outlays, net (total)	33	38	43

As the only Federal government agency with a mission and programs focused exclusively on economic development, the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) activities include pre-application assistance and development, application processing, and project monitoring, as well as general support functions such as economic development research, technical assistance, information dissemination, legal and environmental compliance, financial management, budgeting, and debt management. The Budget increases support for the Economic Development Administration (EDA) salaries and expenses to bolster the agency's efforts in helping local communities and regions maximize the use of available federal economic development resources in creating and implementing comprehensive strategies for the growth and competitiveness of businesses in their region. EDA will draw upon lessons learned from its research into best practices for economic development to expand its efforts to aid communities through its existing portfolio of programs as well as increasing the awareness of, and coordination with, complementary programs from other federal agencies.

The administration and oversight of the Economic Development Administration's programs are carried out utilizing a network of headquarters and regional personnel who work with local organizations and leaders to identify and invest in projects that demonstrate potential for the greatest economic impact in distressed communities.

Reimbursable program._EDA provides grant review and processing services to other Federal agencies on a reimbursable basis. Funds received cover the cost of performing this work.


Identification code 013–0125–0–1–452		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
11.1	Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent	19	20	23
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	6	6	7
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	1	1	1
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	3	3	3
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	3	2	4
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	3	5	7

99.0	Direct obligations	35	37	45
99.0	Reimbursable obligations	1		1

99.9	Total new obligations	36	37	46


Identification code 013–0125–0–1–452		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	162	205	215

For grants for economic development assistance as provided by the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, for trade adjustment assistance, [for the cost of loan guarantees authorized by section 26 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3721),] for grants authorized by section 27 [(15 U.S.C. 3722)] of [such] the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3722), [and for grants, $213,000,000,] $227,500,000 to remain available until expended; of which [$5,000,000 shall be for projects to facilitate the relocation, to the United States, of a source of employment located outside the United States; of which $4,000,000 shall be for loan guarantees under such section 26; and of which $10,000,000] $25,000,000 shall be for grants under such section 27[: Provided, That the costs for loan guarantees, including the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974: Provided further, That these funds for loan guarantees under such section 26 are available to subsidize total loan principal, any part of which is to be guaranteed, not to exceed $70,000,000]. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–2050–0–1–452		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Planning grants	29	31	40
0002	Technical assistance grants	11	11	12
0003	Public works grants	133	109	105
0004	Economic adjustment grants	60	60	63
0005	Research Grants	1	3	3
0008	Global Climate Change Initiative	1
0009	Trade Adjustment Assistance	8	20	10
0018	Disaster Supplementals	1	3
0021	Regional Innovation Strategies and Sec. 27 Science Parks Loan Guarantees		20	25

0091	Direct program activities, subtotal	244	257	258
	Credit program obligations:
0702	Loan guarantee subsidy			5
0709	Administrative expenses		1	1

0791	Direct program activities, subtotal		1	6

0900	Total new obligations (object class 41.0)	244	258	264

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	52	65	50
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	46	35	30

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	98	100	80
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	210	213	228
1130	Appropriations permanently reduced		–5

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	210	208	228
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	1

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	1
1900	Budget authority (total)	211	208	228
1930	Total budgetary resources available	309	308	308
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	65	50	44

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	1,017	894	701
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	244	258	264
3020	Outlays (gross)	–321	–416	–287
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–46	–35	–30

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	894	701	648
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	1,017	894	701
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	894	701	648

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	211	208	228
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	10	10	11
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	311	406	276

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	321	416	287
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4033	Non-Federal sources	–1
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	210	208	228
4190	Outlays, net (total)	320	416	287

Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 013–2050–0–1–452		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Guaranteed loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority:
215002	Innovative Manufacturing Loan Guarantees			70

215999	Total loan guarantee levels			70
	Guaranteed loan subsidy (in percent):
232002	Innovative Manufacturing Loan Guarantees	0.00	15.60	7.06

232999	Weighted average subsidy rate	0.00	0.00	7.06
	Guaranteed loan subsidy budget authority:
233002	Innovative Manufacturing Loan Guarantees			5

233999	Total subsidy budget authority			5
	Guaranteed loan subsidy outlays:
234002	Innovative Manufacturing Loan Guarantees			5

234999	Total subsidy outlays			5

The Economic Development Assistance Programs (EDAP)._Economic Development Administration's (EDA) investments are focused in seven broad development assistance programs, which include: Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA), Partnership Planning, Technical Assistance, Public Works, Regional Innovation Strategies Program (RISP), Research and Evaluation, and Trade Adjustment Assistance. The EDA provides grants within each of these areas to generate or retain jobs, attract new industry and private sector investment, encourage business expansion, and serve as a backstop to sudden and severe economic impacts. These investments assist communities characterized by substantial and persistent unemployment levels, low income and population growth, loss of jobs, out-migration, and long-term economic deterioration. The EDA works in partnership with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, regional economic development districts, public and private non-profit organizations, Native American Tribes, and Alaska Native Villages to accomplish its mission.
In 2016, EDA will continue to place funding priority on investments that drive economic growth, enhance regional competitiveness, and diversify the regional and local economy while also seeking to target funds to the Nation's most distressed communities. Specifically, the EDA is focused on accelerating the transition to the 21st Century economy by supporting sustainable job growth and competitive communities throughout the United States. As part of the 2016 Budget, EDA plans to implement reforms to ensure assistance is being delivered to communities with the greatest efficiency and impact.

EDA is continuing a process of developing metrics to assess economic development in order to provide more effective measures of program outcome and improve data collection. The additional metrics will enable economic development practitioners, policy makers and funders to understand the impacts of existing programs and to better determine how limited resources should be used to build U.S. regional capacity to permit lasting economic development and prosperity.Performance measures._


Identification code 013–4356–0–3–452		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Budgetary resources:
	Financing authority:
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800	Collected			5

1850	Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)			5
1900	Budget authority (total)			5
1930	Total budgetary resources available			5
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year			5

	Financing authority and disbursements, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross			5
	Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120	Federal sources			–5
4190	Financing disbursements, net (total)			–5


Identification code 013–4356–0–3–452		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on commitments:
2111	Guaranteed loan commitments from current-year authority			70
2121	Limitation available from carry-forward
2143	Uncommitted limitation carried forward

2150	Total guaranteed loan commitments			70

	Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding:
2210	Outstanding, start of year
2231	Disbursements of new guaranteed loans			48
2251	Repayments and prepayments

2290	Outstanding, end of year			48

	Memorandum:
2299	Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year			22


Identification code 013–4406–0–3–452		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
	Credit program obligations:
0713	Payment of interest to Treasury		1	1

0900	Total new obligations (object class 43.0)		1	1

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	1
1022	Capital transfer of unobligated balances to general fund	–1
	Budget authority:
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800	Collected		2	2
1820	Capital transfer of spending authority from offsetting collections to general fund		–1	–1

1850	Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)		1	1
1930	Total budgetary resources available		1	1

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts		1	1
3020	Outlays (gross)		–1	–1

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross		1	1
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority		1	1
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4123	Non-Federal sources		–2	–2
4180	Budget authority, net (total)		–1	–1
4190	Outlays, net (total)		–1	–1


Identification code 013–4406–0–3–452		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding:
1210	Outstanding, start of year	3	2	1
1263	Write-offs for default: Direct loans	–1	–1	–1

1290	Outstanding, end of year	2	1


Identification code 013–4406–0–3–452		2013 actual	2014 actual

	ASSETS:
1601	Direct loans, gross	3	2

1999	Total assets	3	2
	LIABILITIES:
2102	Federal liabilities: Interest payable	3	2

4999	Total liabilities and net position	3	2

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses for collecting, compiling, analyzing, preparing and publishing statistics, provided for by law, [$248,000,000] $277,873,000: Provided, That, from amounts provided herein, funds may be used for promotion, outreach, and marketing activities [: Provided further, That the Bureau of the Census shall collect data for the Annual Social and Economic Supplement to the Current Population Survey using the same health insurance questions included in previous years, in addition to the revised questions implemented in the Current Population Survey beginning in February 2014]. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–0401–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Current economic statistics	179	182	192
0002	Current demographic statistics	100	91	116
0003	Survey development and data services	2	3

0900	Total new obligations	281	276	308

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	2
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	252	248	278
1121	Appropriations transferred from other acct [075–1522]			10

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	252	248	288
	Appropriations, mandatory:
1200	Appropriation	30	20	20
1221	Appropriations transferred from other acct [075–1522]		10
1230	Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced	–2	–2

1260	Appropriations, mandatory (total)	28	28	20
1900	Budget authority (total)	280	276	308
1930	Total budgetary resources available	282	276	308
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940	Unobligated balance expiring	–1

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	35	31	23
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	281	276	308
3020	Outlays (gross)	–284	–284	–303
3041	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired	–1

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	31	23	28
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	35	31	23
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	31	23	28

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	252	248	288
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	228	226	263
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	24	31	20

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	252	257	283
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross	28	28	20
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority	27	27	19
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances	5		1

4110	Outlays, gross (total)	32	27	20
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	280	276	308
4190	Outlays, net (total)	284	284	303

The activities of this appropriation provide for the collection, compilation, analysis, and publication of a broad range of current economic, demographic, and social statistics.

Current Economic Statistics._These programs provide public and private sector data users with relevant, accurate, and timely national statistical profiles of every sector of the U.S. economy to enable businesses and governments to make informed decisions. The FY 2016 budget contains funding to restore the Information and Communications Technology Survey (ICTS) suspended in FY 2015. ICTS provides data on capitalized and non-capitalized spending for information and communication technology (ICT) equipment and computer software.

Current Demographic Statistics._These programs conduct surveys and data analyses to provide social and economic information on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases that policymakers and others need in order to make effective policy and program decisions.

Survey of Program Dynamics (SPD)._ The program is supported by a transfer of funding from the Contingency Fund for State Welfare Programs established under Section 403(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 603 (b)). The SPD program provides provide policymakers with relevant, accurate, timely, and cost-effective socio-economic data and information, which can be used by federal and state public policymakers to evaluate the effects of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 that established the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program.

State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)._Mandatory appropriations are provided by the Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program Balanced Budget Refinement Act of 1999. The program is designed to support data collection by the Current Population Survey (CPS) on the number of low-income children who do not have health insurance coverage. Data from this enhanced survey are used in the formula to allocate funds to States under the SCHIP program.

Proposed budget restructure for FY 2016._The FY 2016 request includes a proposed budget restructuring. In the proposal, the title of this appropriation is changed from Salaries and Expenses to Current Surveys and Programs to better reflect the programmatic nature of the activities supported by this funding. Additionally, the restructuring transfers the Intercensal Demographic Estimates and the Demographic Surveys Sample Redesign programs to the Current Demographic Statistics PPA in this appropriation. The proposal also transfers a portion of the Data Processing Systems program to this appropriation. Finally, the Survey Development and Data Services program is abolished and funding for research activities in this program is transferred to the Current Economic statistics, Current Demographic statistics and Decennial Census programs.


Identification code 013–0401–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
	Personnel compensation:
11.1	Full-time permanent	126	120	133
11.3	Other than full-time permanent	20	21	21
11.5	Other personnel compensation	4	2	2

11.9	Total personnel compensation	150	143	156
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	46	45	51
13.0	Benefits for former personnel	1	1	1
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	7	7	7
22.0	Transportation of things		1	1
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	12	11	12
23.2	Rental payments to others	1
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	3	4	5
24.0	Printing and reproduction		1	1
25.1	Advisory and assistance services	10	19	21
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	9	8	8
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	12	13	16
25.4	Operation and maintenance of facilities	5	3	4
25.5	Research and development contracts	1	3	3
25.7	Operation and maintenance of equipment	21	13	17
26.0	Supplies and materials	1	2	2
31.0	Equipment	2	2	3

99.9	Total new obligations	281	276	308


Identification code 013–0401–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	2,083	2,019	2,153

For necessary expenses for collecting, compiling, analyzing, preparing and publishing statistics for periodic censuses and programs provided for by law, [$840,000,000] $1,222,101,000, to remain available until September 30, [2016] 2017: Provided, That, from amounts provided herein, funds may be used for promotion, outreach, and marketing activities: Provided further, That within the amounts appropriated, $1,551,000 shall be transferred to the "Office of Inspector General" account for activities associated with carrying out investigations and audits related to the Bureau of the Census. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–0450–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Economic censuses	114	114
0002	Census of governments	10	9
0003	Economic Statistics Programs			144
0006	Intercensal demographic estimates	10	10
0008	Decennial Census			920
0009	2010 decennial census	232
0010	2020 decennial census	227	581
0011	Demographic surveys sample redesign	10	10
0013	Geographic support	55	57	81
0014	Data processing	30	65
0015	Enterprise Data Collection and Dissemination Systems			76

0100	Total direct program	688	846	1,221

0900	Total new obligations	688	846	1,221

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	2	8
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	2

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	4	8
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	693	840	1,223
1120	Appropriations transferred to other accts [013–0126]	–1	–2	–2

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	692	838	1,221
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	1

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	1
1900	Budget authority (total)	693	838	1,221
1930	Total budgetary resources available	697	846	1,221
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940	Unobligated balance expiring	–1
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	8

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	148	142	135
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	688	846	1,221
3020	Outlays (gross)	–672	–853	–1,136
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–2
3041	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired	–20

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	142	135	220
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	148	142	135
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	142	135	220

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	693	838	1,221
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	584	704	1,026
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	88	149	110

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	672	853	1,136
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–1
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	692	838	1,221
4190	Outlays, net (total)	671	853	1,136

This appropriation funds legislatively mandated periodic economic and demographic censuses and other authorized activities. Major programs include the five-year economic census and census of governments, and the decennial census. In addition, other programs provide annual population estimates, updated survey sample designs, and bureau-wide geographic and data processing systems and support.

Periodic Economic Programs._The Periodic Economic Programs include the Economic Census and the Census of Governments. These programs are integral to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) estimates of gross domestic product (GDP), industry inputs and outputs, and the economic activities of more than 90,000 state and local governments. Together, these programs measure the structure and functioning of nearly the entire U.S. economy. Program activities in FY 2016 include releases of data from the 2012 Economic Census and planning and preparatory activities for the 2017 Economic Census and the 2017 Census of Governments.

Decennial Census._FY 2016 is the second year of a four-year phase (FY2015—FY2018) focused on beginning operational design, development, and system testing for the 2020 Census. Following the completion of the initial design decision in late 2015, the Census Bureau will immediately begin integrating systems and innovations identified in the 2020 Census design that have the potential to save billions compared to the cost of repeating the 2010 Census design. These savings will be achieved by reengineering the address canvasing operation, optimizing self-response, reengineering the management and conduct of major field operations, and utilizing information already provided to the Government to reduce costly fieldwork whenever possible. Work in FY 2016 includes the development, testing, and scale-up of Census operations that incorporate these design innovations and systems to support operations. Additionally the Census Bureau will continue activities to improve census coverage, content, and data quality. The funding for the American Community Survey (ACS) is part of the 2020 Decennial Program. The FY 2016 request includes funding to restore operations and activities that improve the quality of ACS data, develop new data products and conduct research on content, quality, efficiency, and reducing respondent burden and intrusiveness.

Geographic Support._The goal of the geographic support program is to provide address lists, address and geographic reference files, delineated geographic areas, maps, and associated processing systems needed to meet the geographic requirements of all Census Bureau programs. In FY 2016, the request supports continued work on applying quality indicators that will lead to a current address list for use in the 2020 Census as well as the ACS and current surveys. Information acquired as part of this request contributes to the estimated cost savings that will be achieved by the 2020 Census design decisions and informs plans for the field operations infrastructure.

Enterprise Data Collection & Dissemination Systems._The objective of the program is to support major data collection, processing and dissemination systems for the Census Bureau's censuses and surveys. The FY 2016 budget request supports the second year of an initiative to support a Census Enterprise Data Collection and Processing (CEDCaP) initiative which will create an integrated standardized "system of systems" that will replace unique, survey-specific systems with an enterprise solution. Initiatives that support dissemination activities have also been standardized and incorporated into this program.

Administrative Records Clearinghouse._The FY 2016 budget also includes an initiative for Administrative Records Clearinghouse that will provide the federal government with increased capacity to make data-driven decisions about critical programs and provide transparency about program effectiveness to the public by developing a more comprehensive infrastructure for linking, sharing, and analyzing key Federal- and State-held administrative datasets.

Proposed budget restructure for FY 2016._The FY 2016 request includes a proposed budget restructuring to better align programmatic activities, simplify the appropriations structure, lead to greater transparency in the budget, and lead to improved management of scarce resources. This proposal transfers the Intercensal Demographic Estimates and the Demographic Surveys Sample Redesign programs to the Current Surveys and Programs appropriation. This proposal also consolidates the Economic Census and Census of Governments PPAs into a new PPA titled Periodic Economic Programs reflecting changes in program governance resulting from a recent reorganization of the Census Bureau's Economic Directorate. Additionally, the Data Processing Systems (DPS) program is abolished and the funding is transferred to the programs that support the Information Technology activities formerly funded in DPS. In its place, a new program titled Enterprise Data Collection and Processing Systems is established. This new program includes CEDCaP and other data collection, processing, and dissemination systems that support the enterprise. Finally, a portion of the Survey development and data services program that was abolished in the CS&P appropriation is transferred to the Decennial census program.


Identification code 013–0450–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
	Personnel compensation:
11.1	Full-time permanent	221	249	259
11.3	Other than full-time permanent	54	49	124
11.5	Other personnel compensation	7	4	4

11.9	Total personnel compensation	282	302	387
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	92	97	116
13.0	Benefits for former personnel	1	2	2
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	16	27	30
22.0	Transportation of things	1	1	1
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	25	31	32
23.2	Rental payments to others	3		1
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	16	32	25
24.0	Printing and reproduction	3	12	6
25.1	Advisory and assistance services	75	61	83
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	15	123	300
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	33	38	55
25.4	Operation and maintenance of facilities	9	7	7
25.5	Research and development contracts		3	18
25.7	Operation and maintenance of equipment	101	83	123
25.8	Subsistence and support of persons		1	1
26.0	Supplies and materials	4	4	4
31.0	Equipment	12	22	30

99.9	Total new obligations	688	846	1,221


Identification code 013–0450–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	4,251	4,820	5,836


Identification code 013–4512–0–4–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0801	Current economic statistics	152	189	176
0802	Current demographic statistics	418	371	320
0803	Other	23	15	3
0804	Decennial census	135	226	299

0900	Total new obligations	728	801	798

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	198	217	192
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	11	13	10

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	209	230	202
	Budget authority:
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	746	763	786
1701	Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources	–10

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	736	763	786
1900	Budget authority (total)	736	763	786
1930	Total budgetary resources available	945	993	988
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	217	192	190

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	125	139	132
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	728	801	798
3020	Outlays (gross)	–703	–795	–887
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–11	–13	–10

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	139	132	33
	Uncollected payments:
3060	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1	–40	–30	–30
3070	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	10

3090	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year	–30	–30	–30
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	85	109	102
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	109	102	3

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	736	763	786
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	2	687	708
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	701	108	179

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	703	795	887
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–746	–750	–775
4033	Non-Federal sources		–13	–11

4040	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)	–746	–763	–786
	Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	10
4080	Outlays, net (discretionary)	–43	32	101
4190	Outlays, net (total)	–43	32	101

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


Identification code 013–4512–0–4–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Reimbursable obligations:
	Personnel compensation:
11.1	Full-time permanent	248	276	262
11.3	Other than full-time permanent	84	147	139
11.5	Other personnel compensation	11	15	15

11.9	Total personnel compensation	343	438	416
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	106	133	127
13.0	Benefits for former personnel	2	2	2
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	28	48	46
22.0	Transportation of things	2	3	3
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	34	22	21
23.2	Rental payments to others	8	9	8
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	12	13	12
24.0	Printing and reproduction	1	2	2
25.1	Advisory and assistance services	22	13	17
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	25	27	26
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	37	24	28
25.4	Operation and maintenance of facilities	12	9	8
25.5	Research and development contracts	1	3	2
25.7	Operation and maintenance of equipment	68	41	39
25.8	Subsistence and support of persons	1	1	28
26.0	Supplies and materials	3	2	2
31.0	Equipment	23	11	11

99.9	Total new obligations	728	801	798


Identification code 013–4512–0–4–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

2001	Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment	2,446	3,415	2,997

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses, as authorized by law, of economic and statistical analysis programs of the Department of Commerce, [$100,000,000] $113,849,000, to remain available until September 30, [2016] 2017. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–1500–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Bureau of Economic Analysis	93	96	110
0002	Policy support	4	4	4

0799	Total direct obligations	97	100	114
0801	Reimbursable	6	8	8

0900	Total new obligations	103	108	122

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1		4	5
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	2	1

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	2	5	5
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	99	100	114

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	99	100	114
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	6	8	8

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	6	8	8
1900	Budget authority (total)	105	108	122
1930	Total budgetary resources available	107	113	127
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	4	5	5

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	12	14	7
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	103	108	122
3020	Outlays (gross)	–99	–114	–120
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–2	–1

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	14	7	9
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	12	14	7
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	14	7	9

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	105	108	122
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	92	96	108
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	7	18	12

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	99	114	120
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–6	–8	–8
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	99	100	114
4190	Outlays, net (total)	93	106	112

Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)._The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), a principal Federal statistical agency, promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner. BEA's national, industry, regional, and international economic statistics present crucial information on key issues such as U.S. economic growth, regional economic development, inter-industry relationships, and the Nation's position in the world economy. These key statistics provide a comprehensive picture of the U.S. economy and affect decisions related to interest and exchange rates, tax and budget projections, and business investment plans. The statistics are used by Federal, State, and local governments for budget development and projections and to allocate over $300 billion in Federal funds. The statistics are also used by the American public to follow and understand the performance of the Nation's economy. Some of the Bureau's widely used statistical measures include gross domestic product (GDP), personal income and outlays, corporate profits, GDP by state and by metropolitan area, balance of payments, and GDP by industry. BEA's strategic vision is to remain the world's most respected producer of economic accounts. The 2016 Budget proposes an energy satellite account that would provide inflation-adjusted measures of industry outputs, inputs, and value added, including the energy sector's contribution to overall GDP growth and price change, and economic statistics to evaluate the impacts of structural changes related to energy in the U.S. economy. The 2016 Budget also proposes an initiative that would inform trade negotiations and support trade promotion efforts by expanding and improving the data published on some of the most dynamic service trade industries with high value jobs. Finally, BEA requests new resources to support the plan to consolidate their office space with the Census Bureau in Suitland, MD.

Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) Policy support._ESA headquarters conducts economic research and policy analysis in direct support of the Secretary of Commerce. ESA also provides management oversight of the Census Bureau and BEA. In addition, ESA provides economic and statistical data and analyses to other Federal agencies, individuals, and firms requesting such information through reimbursable funding. The Census Bureau and BEA reimburse ESA headquarters for certain administrative, financial, and policy services.


Identification code 013–1500–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
	Personnel compensation:
11.1	Full-time permanent	49	51	56
11.3	Other than full-time permanent	1	2	1

11.9	Total personnel compensation	50	53	57
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	15	17	18
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	7	8	8
23.2	Rental payments to others		1	1
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	1	1	1
25.1	Advisory and assistance services	1	1
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	12	10	10
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	10	7	16
25.4	Operation and maintenance of facilities			1
26.0	Supplies and materials	1	1	1
31.0	Equipment		1	1

99.0	Direct obligations	97	100	114
99.0	Reimbursable obligations	6	8	8

99.9	Total new obligations	103	108	122


Identification code 013–1500–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	450	470	502
2001	Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment	27	36	34

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses for international trade activities of the Department of Commerce provided for by law, for activities associated with facilitating, attracting, and retaining business investment in the United States, and for 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 sections 3702 and 3703 of title 44, United States Code; 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 International Trade Administration between two points abroad, without regard to section 40118 of title 49, United States Code; employment of citizens of the United States and aliens by contract for services; rental of space abroad for periods not exceeding 10 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 section 2672 of title 28, United States Code, when such claims arise in foreign countries; not to exceed $294,300 for official representation expenses abroad; purchase of passenger motor vehicles for official use abroad, not to exceed $45,000 per vehicle; obtaining insurance on official motor vehicles; and rental of tie lines, [$472,000,000] $506,750,000, to remain available until September 30, [2016] 2017, of which $10,000,000 is to be derived from fees to be retained and used by the International Trade Administration, notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, United States Code: Provided, That, of amounts provided under this heading, not less than $16,400,000 shall be for China antidumping and countervailing duty enforcement and compliance activities: 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; and that for the purpose of this Act, contributions under the provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 shall include payment for assessments for services provided as part of these activities. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–1250–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Manufacturing and Services	2
0002	Market Access and Compliance	2
0003	Import Administration	5	1
0004	U.S. and Foreign Commercial Services	9	1
0006	Industry and Analysis	52	57	59
0007	Enforcement and Compliance	64	76	82
0008	Global Markets	300	324	340
0009	Administration and Executive Direction	23	24	24

0100	Total direct program	457	483	505

0799	Total direct obligations	457	483	505
0801	Operations and Administration (Reimbursable)	24	26	26

0900	Total new obligations	481	509	531

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	16	35	14
1011	Unobligated balance transfer from other acct [072–1037]	1
1012	Unobligated balance transfers between expired and unexpired accounts	1
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	11

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	29	35	14
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	461	462	497
1121	Appropriations transferred from other acct [072–1037]	1

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	462	462	497
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	23	26	26
1701	Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources	3

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	26	26	26
1900	Budget authority (total)	488	488	523
1930	Total budgetary resources available	517	523	537
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940	Unobligated balance expiring	–1
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	35	14	6

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	86	86	210
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	481	509	531
3011	Obligations incurred, expired accounts	1
3020	Outlays (gross)	–464	–385	–512
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–11
3041	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired	–7

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	86	210	229
	Uncollected payments:
3060	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1	–10	–12	–12
3070	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	–3
3071	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired	1

3090	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year	–12	–12	–12
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	76	74	198
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	74	198	217

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	488	488	523
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	381	349	374
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	83	36	138

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	464	385	512
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–23	–14	–14
4033	Non-Federal sources		–12	–12

4040	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)	–23	–26	–26
	Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	–3

4070	Budget authority, net (discretionary)	462	462	497
4080	Outlays, net (discretionary)	441	359	486
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	462	462	497
4190	Outlays, net (total)	441	359	486

The mission of the International Trade Administration (ITA) is to create prosperity by strengthening the international competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment, and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements. ITA leads the Department's export and investment platform, working with several other bureaus both within and outside the Department to achieve this goal.

ITA, through its programs, services, and workforce, leverages its relationships with and understanding of industry and its domestic and overseas field presence to serve a range of customers and stakeholders. The organization consists of three business units that work together to achieve ITA's mission effectively and efficiently: (1) Industry and Analysis; (2) Enforcement and Compliance; and (3) Global Markets. The combination of industry sector, regional, and trade expertise, alongside export promotion, enforcement and compliance, and policy responsibilities, enables ITA to analyze customers issues and needs holistically; support export promotion and trade enforcement efforts in key, growing markets abroad; promote the United States as a premier investment destination and help state and local governments attract investment capital to create and support jobs; and conduct related activities.


Identification code 013–1250–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
	Personnel compensation:
11.1	Full-time permanent	156	171	175
11.3	Other than full-time permanent	28	25	25
11.5	Other personnel compensation	7	8	8

11.9	Total personnel compensation	191	204	208
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	66	71	77
13.0	Benefits for former personnel	2	2	2
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	17	18	14
22.0	Transportation of things	4	4	2
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	18	19	20
23.2	Rental payments to others	11	13	14
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	9	11	11
24.0	Printing and reproduction	2	1	1
25.1	Advisory and assistance services	24	18	19
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	17	22	20
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	81	85	105
25.8	Subsistence and support of persons	1	1	1
26.0	Supplies and materials	3	3	2
31.0	Equipment	8	9	7
41.0	Grants, subsidies, and contributions	3	2	2

99.0	Direct obligations	457	483	505
99.0	Reimbursable obligations	24	26	26

99.9	Total new obligations	481	509	531


Identification code 013–1250–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	1,642	1,790	1,825
2001	Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment	24	42	42


Identification code 013–5521–0–2–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Grants to Manufacturers of Worsted Wool Fabrics (Direct)	5

0900	Total new obligations (object class 41.0)	5

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	5	5	5
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, mandatory:
1221	Appropriations transferred from other acct [070–5533]	5

1260	Appropriations, mandatory (total)	5
1900	Budget authority (total)	5
1930	Total budgetary resources available	10	5	5
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	5	5	5

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	5
3020	Outlays (gross)	–5

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross	5
	Outlays, gross:
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances	5
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	5
4190	Outlays, net (total)	5

Federal Funds

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 citizens of the United States and aliens by contract for services abroad; payment of tort claims, in the manner authorized in the first paragraph of section 2672 of title 28, United States Code, when such claims arise in foreign countries; not to exceed $13,500 for official representation expenses abroad; awards of compensation to informers under the Export Administration Act of 1979, and as authorized by section 1(b) of the Act of June 15, 1917 (40 Stat. 223; 22 U.S.C. 401(b)); and 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, [$102,500,000] $115,086,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the provisions of the first sentence of section 105(f) and all of section 108(c) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and 2458(c)) shall apply in carrying out these activities: Provided further, That payments and contributions collected and accepted for materials or services provided as part of such activities may be retained for use in covering the cost of such activities, and for providing information to the public with respect to the export administration and national security activities of the Department of Commerce and other export control programs of the United States and other governments. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–0300–0–1–999		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Management and policy coordination	6	6	6
0002	Export administration	57	56	58
0003	Export enforcement	39	41	51

0100	Total direct program	102	103	115

0799	Total direct obligations	102	103	115
0801	Operations and Administration (Reimbursable)	2	3	3

0900	Total new obligations	104	106	118

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	9	5	5
1020	Adjustment of unobligated bal brought forward, Oct 1	–4
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations		1	1

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	5	6	6
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	101	103	115

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	101	103	115
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	3	2	2

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	3	2	2
1900	Budget authority (total)	104	105	117
1930	Total budgetary resources available	109	111	123
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	5	5	5

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	18	21	21
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	104	106	118
3020	Outlays (gross)	–101	–105	–117
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired		–1	–1

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	21	21	21
	Uncollected payments:
3060	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1	–6	–2	–2
3061	Adjustments to uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1	4

3090	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year	–2	–2	–2
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	16	19	19
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	19	19	19

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	104	105	117
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	87	89	100
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	14	16	17

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	101	105	117
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–1	–1	–1
4033	Non-Federal sources	–2	–1	–1

4040	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)	–3	–2	–2

4070	Budget authority, net (discretionary)	101	103	115
4080	Outlays, net (discretionary)	98	103	115
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	101	103	115
4190	Outlays, net (total)	98	103	115

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) advances U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by administering and enforcing controls on the export of sensitive goods and technologies. BIS also enforces antiboycott laws, monitors the economic viability of the U.S. defense industry, and assists U.S. companies in complying with certain international arms agreements. The 2016 Budget continues to provide for positions that are critical to the Administration's Export Control Reform (ECR) Initiative, which fundamentally reforms the U.S. export control system. The ECR Initiative is designed to enhance U.S. national security and strengthen the United States' ability to counter threats such as the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.


Identification code 013–0300–0–1–999		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
	Personnel compensation:
11.1	Full-time permanent	41	41	44
11.5	Other personnel compensation	3	3	3

11.9	Total personnel compensation	44	44	47
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	15	15	16
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	3	3	4
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	6	6	7
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	2	2	2
25.1	Advisory and assistance services	1	1	1
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	13	14	17
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	13	14	17
26.0	Supplies and materials	2	2	2
31.0	Equipment	2	2	2

99.0	Direct obligations	101	103	115
99.0	Reimbursable obligations	3	3	3

99.9	Total new obligations	104	106	118


Identification code 013–0300–0–1–999		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	364	390	413
2001	Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment	1	3	3

Federal Funds

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, [$30,000,000] $30,016,000. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–0201–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Business Development	28	30	30

	Budgetary resources:
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	28	30	30

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	28	30	30
1930	Total budgetary resources available	28	30	30

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	15	16	16
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	28	30	30
3020	Outlays (gross)	–26	–30	–28
3041	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired	–1

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	16	16	18
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	15	16	16
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	16	16	18

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	28	30	30
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	14	15	15
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	12	15	13

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	26	30	28
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	28	30	30
4190	Outlays, net (total)	26	30	28

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is dedicated to the establishment, growth, and global competitiveness of U.S. businesses that are minority-owned. Through a network of minority business centers and strategic partners, MBDA works with minority entrepreneurs who wish to grow their businesses in size, scale, and capacity. These firms are then better positioned to create jobs, impact local economies, and expand into national and global markets.


Identification code 013–0201–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
11.1	Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent	4	5	5
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	1	1	1
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	1	1	1
25.1	Advisory and assistance services	1	1	1
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	2	3	3
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	4	6	6
41.0	Grants, subsidies, and contributions	15	13	13

99.9	Total new obligations	28	30	30


Identification code 013–0201–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	56	70	70

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of activities authorized by law for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including maintenance, operation, and hire of aircraft and vessels; grants, contracts, or other payments to nonprofit organizations for the purposes of conducting activities pursuant to cooperative agreements; and relocation of facilities, [$3,202,398,000] $3,413,360,000 to remain available until September 30, [2016] 2017, except that funds provided for cooperative enforcement shall remain available until September 30, [2017] 2018: Provided, That fees and donations received by the National Ocean Service for the management of national marine sanctuaries may be retained and used for the salaries and expenses associated with those activities, notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, United States Code: Provided further, That in addition, [$116,000,000] $130,164,000 shall be derived by transfer from the fund entitled "Promote and Develop Fishery Products and Research Pertaining to American Fisheries", which shall only be used for fishery activities related to the Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program, Cooperative Research, Annual Stock Assessments, Survey and Monitoring Projects, Interjurisdictional Fisheries Grants, and Fish Information Networks: Provided further, That of the [$3,333,398,000] $3,561,024,000 provided for in direct obligations under this heading [$3,202,398,000] $3,413,360,000 is appropriated from the general fund, [$116,000,000] $130,164,000 is provided by transfer, and [$15,000,000] $17,500,000 is derived from recoveries of prior year obligations: [Provided further, That the total amount available for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration corporate services administrative support costs shall not exceed $220,300,000: Provided further, That any deviation from the amounts designated for specific activities in the explanatory statement described in section 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this consolidated Act), or any use of deobligated balances of funds provided under this heading in previous years, shall be subject to the procedures set forth in section 505 of this Act:] Provided further, That in addition, for necessary retired pay expenses under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and Survivor Benefits Plan, and for payments for the medical care of retired personnel and their dependents under the Dependents Medical Care Act (10 U.S.C. 55), such sums as may be necessary. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–1450–0–1–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	National Ocean Service	489	481	548
0002	National Marine Fisheries Service	807	822	889
0003	Oceanic and Atmospheric Research	449	433	485
0004	National Weather Service	953	954	965
0005	National Environmental Satellite Service	188	189	190
0006	Program support	472	455	484
0009	Retired pay for NOAA Corps Officers		28	28

0100	Total direct program	3,358	3,362	3,589

0799	Total direct obligations	3,358	3,362	3,589
0801	National Ocean Service	20	29	29
0802	National Marine Fisheries Service	63	69	69
0803	Oceanic and Atmospheric Research	45	33	33
0804	National Weather Service	48	75	75
0805	National Environmental Satellite Service	23	21	21
0806	Program support	17	15	15

0899	Total reimbursable obligations	216	242	242

0900	Total new obligations	3,574	3,604	3,831

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	277	226	225
1001	Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1	277	226
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	18	15	18

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	295	241	243
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Operations, research & facilities	3,157	3,202	3,413
1120	Appropriations transferred to other accts [013–1460]	–9
1121	Appropriations transferred from other acct [013–5139]	115	116	130
1121	Appropriations transferred from other acct [013–1460]	5

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	3,268	3,318	3,543
	Appropriations, mandatory:
1200	Appropriation	28	28	28

1260	Appropriations, mandatory (total)	28	28	28
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	225	242	242
1701	Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources	–10

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	215	242	242
1900	Budget authority (total)	3,511	3,588	3,813
1930	Total budgetary resources available	3,806	3,829	4,056
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940	Unobligated balance expiring	–6
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	226	225	225

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	1,853	1,996	2,021
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	3,574	3,604	3,831
3011	Obligations incurred, expired accounts	2
3020	Outlays (gross)	–3,389	–3,564	–3,776
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–18	–15	–18
3041	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired	–26

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	1,996	2,021	2,058
	Uncollected payments:
3060	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1	–350	–340	–340
3070	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	10

3090	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year	–340	–340	–340
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	1,503	1,656	1,681
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	1,656	1,681	1,718

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	3,483	3,560	3,785
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	2,101	2,298	2,439
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	1,259	1,238	1,309

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	3,360	3,536	3,748
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–167	–180	–180
4033	Non-Federal sources	–58	–62	–62

4040	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)	–225	–242	–242
	Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	10

4070	Budget authority, net (discretionary)	3,268	3,318	3,543
4080	Outlays, net (discretionary)	3,135	3,294	3,506
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross	28	28	28
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority	25	28	28
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances	4

4110	Outlays, gross (total)	29	28	28
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	3,296	3,346	3,571
4190	Outlays, net (total)	3,164	3,322	3,534

The mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is to understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment and to conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation's economic, social, and environmental needs.

National Ocean Service (NOS)._NOS programs work to promote safe navigation; assess and restore the health of coastal and marine resources ; improve coastal communities' resilience to extreme weather events, climate hazards, and changing ocean conditions and uses; and conserve the coastal ocean environment.

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)._NMFS programs provide for the management and conservation of the Nation's living marine resources including fish stocks, marine mammals, and endangered species and their habitats within the United States Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). As part of the Administration's Infrastructure Permitting initiative, NMFS is targeting resources to expedite and improve Endangered Species Act consultations and other related processes.

Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)._OAR programs provide climate, weather, air chemistry, ocean and coastal research and technology with applications across NOAA's mission. To accomplish these goals, OAR supports a network of scientists in its Federal research laboratories, universities, and cooperative institutes and partnership programs. High priority programs include the Administration's Climate Resilience Toolkit, which will provide resources and tools to help communities understand and address climate issues, along with an expanded Ocean Acidification Program. This program increase will help improve understanding of the consequences of ocean acidification and inform efforts to mitigate, prepare, and adapt to changing ocean conditions.

National Weather Service (NWS)._NWS programs provide timely and accurate meteorological, hydrologic, and oceanographic warnings and forecasts to ensure the safety of the population, minimize property losses, and improve the economic productivity of the Nation.

National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS)._NESDIS operates polar orbiting and geostationary satellites, and collects and archives global environmental data and information for distribution to private and public sector users.

Program Support._Program Support provides management and administrative support for NOAA, including acquisition and grant administration, budget, accounting functions, and human resources. Through the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), it provides aircraft and marine data acquisition, fleet repair and maintenance, and operations that provide technical and management support for NOAA-wide activities.

Foreign Fishing Observer Fund._The Foreign Fishing Observer Fund is financed through fees collected from owners and operators of foreign fishing vessels fishing within the U.S. EEZ (such fishing requires a permit issued under the Magnuson-Stevens Act). The fund is used by NOAA to pay salaries, administrative costs, data editing and entry costs, and other costs incurred in placing observers aboard foreign fishing vessels.


Identification code 013–1450–0–1–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
	Personnel compensation:
11.1	Full-time permanent	1,048	1,049	1,120
11.3	Other than full-time permanent	56	56	60
11.7	Military personnel	32	32	34

11.9	Total personnel compensation	1,136	1,137	1,214
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	340	340	363
12.2	Military personnel benefits	9	9	10
13.0	Benefits for former personnel	25	25	27
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	39	39	42
22.0	Transportation of things	13	13	14
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	78	78	83
23.2	Rental payments to others	31	31	33
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	77	77	82
24.0	Printing and reproduction	4	4	4
25.1	Advisory and assistance services	172	172	184
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	234	236	248
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	386	386	415
25.5	Research and development contracts	17	17	18
26.0	Supplies and materials	113	113	121
31.0	Equipment	44	44	47
32.0	Land and structures	4	4	4
41.0	Grants, subsidies, and contributions	636	637	680

99.0	Direct obligations	3,358	3,362	3,589
99.0	Reimbursable obligations	216	242	242

99.9	Total new obligations	3,574	3,604	3,831


Identification code 013–1450–0–1–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	10,784	11,514	11,514
1101	Direct military average strength employment	321	325	325
2001	Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment	604	706	706


Identification code 013–1455–0–1–304		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Gulf Coast Restoration		2	2

0900	Total new obligations (object class 41.0)		2	2

	Budgetary resources:
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, mandatory:
1200	Appropriation		2	2

1260	Appropriations, mandatory (total)		2	2
1930	Total budgetary resources available		2	2

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts		2	2
3020	Outlays (gross)		–2	–2

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross		2	2
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority		2	2
4180	Budget authority, net (total)		2	2
4190	Outlays, net (total)		2	2

The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Science, Observation, Monitoring and Technology Fund provides funding for the NOAA RESTORE Act Science Program. The purpose of this program is to initiate and sustain an integrative, holistic understanding of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem and support, to the maximum extent practicable, restoration efforts and the long-term sustainability of the ecosystem, including its fish stocks, fishing industries, habitat, and wildlife through ecosystem research, observation, monitoring, and technology development. To ensure the best use of resources the Program will coordinate with existing federal and state science and technology programs, including other activities funded under the RESTORE Act. Section 1604 of the RESTORE Act authorized funding for the Program by providing 2.5% of the funds made available through the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund.

For procurement, acquisition and construction of capital assets, including alteration and modification costs, of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, [$2,179,225,000] $2,498,679,000, to remain available until September 30, [2017] 2018, except that funds provided for acquisition and construction of vessels and construction of facilities shall remain available until expended: Provided, That of the [$2,192,225,000] $2,511,679,000 provided for in direct obligations under this heading, [$2,179,225,000] $2,498,679,000 is appropriated from the general fund and $13,000,000 is provided from recoveries of prior year obligations: [Provided further, That any deviation from the amounts designated for specific activities in the explanatory statement described in section 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this consolidated Act), or any use of deobligated balances of funds provided under this heading in previous years, shall be subject to the procedures set forth in section 505 of this Act: Provided further, That the Secretary of Commerce shall include in budget justification materials that the Secretary submits to Congress in support of the Department of Commerce budget (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code) an estimate for each National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration procurement, acquisition or construction project having a total of more than $5,000,000 and simultaneously the budget justification shall include an estimate of the budgetary requirements for each such project for each of the 5 subsequent fiscal years:] Provided further, That, within the amounts appropriated, $1,302,000 shall be transferred to the "Office of Inspector General" account for activities associated with carrying out investigations and audits related to satellite procurement, acquisition and construction. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–1460–0–1–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	National Ocean Service	4	4	4
0003	Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research	31	13	22
0004	National Weather Service	106	133	135
0005	National Environmental Satellite Service	1,889	2,035	2,189
0006	Program Support	20	6	160

0900	Total new obligations	2,050	2,191	2,510

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	143	124	388
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	5	13	13

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	148	137	401
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	2,023	2,179	2,499
1120	Appropriations transferred to other accts [013–1450]	–5
1120	Appropriations transferred to other accts [013–0126]	–1	–1	–1
1121	Appropriations transferred from other acct [013–1450]	9
1121	Appropriations transferred from other acct [011–5512]		264

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	2,026	2,442	2,498
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	1

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	1
1900	Budget authority (total)	2,027	2,442	2,498
1930	Total budgetary resources available	2,175	2,579	2,899
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940	Unobligated balance expiring	–1
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	124	388	389

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	1,068	1,093	897
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	2,050	2,191	2,510
3020	Outlays (gross)	–2,015	–2,374	–2,448
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–5	–13	–13
3041	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired	–5

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	1,093	897	946
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	1,068	1,093	897
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	1,093	897	946

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	2,027	2,442	2,498
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	1,096	1,446	1,608
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	919	928	840

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	2,015	2,374	2,448
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–1
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	2,026	2,442	2,498
4190	Outlays, net (total)	2,014	2,374	2,448

This account funds capital acquisition, construction, and fleet and aircraft replacement projects that support NOAA's operational mission across all line offices. The 2016 Budget maintains continuity of satellite coverage needed for weather forecasting. Specifically, the Budget funds the development of NOAA's geostationary and polar-orbiting satellites, initiates the follow-on to the polar satellite program to ensure continuity of critical weather data, and supports satellite-borne measurements of potentially damaging solar storms. The 2016 Budget includes funding to complete the post-launch operations for the JASON-3 sea level mission, but transitions the development and sustainment of future space-based ocean altimetry systems to NASA. The Budget also transfers TSIS-1 to NASA consistent with the Administration's decision to move solar irradiance measurements to NASA. The Budget supports NOAA's broad environmental mission and redefines NASA and NOAA Earth-observing satellite responsibilities whereby NOAA will be responsible only for satellite missions which contribute directly to NOAA's ability to issue weather and space weather forecasts and warnings to protect life and property. The Budget provides funding to update National Weather Service IT infrastructure to improve system reliability, supercomputing capacity, and accommodate a substantial increase in satellite observations that will help to improve weather warnings and forecasts. The Budget also supports the construction of one ocean class vessel to maintain NOAA's research and survey capabilities. To the extent possible, this investment will optimize capacity to meet multiple agencies' mission requirements.


Identification code 013–1460–0–1–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
	Personnel compensation:
11.1	Full-time permanent	34	36	42
11.3	Other than full-time permanent	1	1	1

11.9	Total personnel compensation	35	37	43
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	10	11	12
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	2	2	2
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	5	5	6
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	5	5	6
25.1	Advisory and assistance services	51	55	62
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	114	122	140
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	1,502	1,606	1,839
25.5	Research and development contracts	21	22	26
26.0	Supplies and materials	17	18	21
31.0	Equipment	253	271	310
41.0	Grants, subsidies, and contributions	35	37	43

99.9	Total new obligations	2,050	2,191	2,510


Identification code 013–1460–0–1–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	197	328	339


Identification code 013–5284–0–2–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

0100	Balance, start of year	1	2	1
	Receipts:
0200	Permit Title Registration Fees, Limited Access System Administration Fund	10	10	10

0400	Total: Balances and collections	11	12	11
	Appropriations:
0500	Limited Access System Administration Fund	–10	–11	–10
0501	Limited Access System Administration Fund		–1	–1
0502	Limited Access System Administration Fund	1	1

0599	Total appropriations	–9	–11	–11

0799	Balance, end of year	2	1


Identification code 013–5284–0–2–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Limited Access System Administration Fund (Direct)	8	10	11

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	11	12	13
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, mandatory:
1201	Appropriation (special or trust fund)	10	11	10
1203	Appropriation (Mandatory, Sequestration pop-up, Authorizing Committee)		1	1
1232	Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced	–1	–1

1260	Appropriations, mandatory (total)	9	11	11
1930	Total budgetary resources available	20	23	24
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	12	13	13

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	4	4	2
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	8	10	11
3020	Outlays (gross)	–8	–12	–11

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	4	2	2
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	4	4	2
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	4	2	2

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross	9	11	11
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority	5	10	10
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances	3	2	1

4110	Outlays, gross (total)	8	12	11
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	9	11	11
4190	Outlays, net (total)	8	12	11

Under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Act Section 304(d)(2)(A), NMFS must collect a fee to recover the incremental costs of management, data collection, and enforcement of Limited Access Privilege (LAP) Programs. Funds collected under this authority are deposited into the Limited Access System Administrative Fund. Fees shall not exceed three percent of the ex-vessel value of fish harvested under any such program, and shall be collected at either the time of the landing, filing of a landing report, or sale of such fish during a fishing season or in the last quarter of the calendar year in which the fish is harvested. The Limited Access Administration Fund shall be available, without appropriation or fiscal year limitation, only for the purposes of administering the central registry system and administering and implementing the Magnuson-Stevens Act in the fishery in which the fees were collected. Sums in the fund that are not currently needed for these purposes shall be kept on deposit or invested in obligations of, or guaranteed by the U.S. Also, in establishing a LAP program, a Regional Council can consider, and may provide, if appropriate, an auction system or other program to collect royalties for the initial or any subsequent distribution of allocations. If an auction system is developed, revenues from these royalties are deposited in the Limited Access System Administration Fund.


Identification code 013–5284–0–2–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
	Personnel compensation:
11.1	Full-time permanent	3	3	3
11.3	Other than full-time permanent	1

11.9	Total personnel compensation	4	3	3
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	1	1	1
23.1	Rental payments to GSA		1	1
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources		3	4
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	1
41.0	Grants, subsidies, and contributions	2	2	2

99.9	Total new obligations	8	10	11


Identification code 013–5284–0–2–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	36	38	38

For necessary expenses associated with the restoration of Pacific salmon populations, [$65,000,000] $58,000,000, to remain available until September 30, [2016] 2017: Provided, That, of the funds provided herein, the Secretary of Commerce may issue grants to the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Alaska, and to the Federally recognized tribes of the Columbia River and Pacific Coast (including Alaska), for projects necessary for conservation of salmon and steelhead populations that are listed as threatened or endangered, or that are identified by a State as at-risk to be so listed, for maintaining populations necessary for exercise of tribal treaty fishing rights or native subsistence fishing, or for conservation of Pacific coastal salmon and steelhead habitat, based on guidelines to be developed by the Secretary of Commerce: Provided further, That all funds shall be allocated based on scientific and other merit principles and shall not be available for marketing activities: Provided further, That funds disbursed to States shall be subject to a matching requirement of funds or documented in-kind contributions of at least 33 percent of the Federal funds. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–1451–0–1–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0008	Grants to States and Tribes	65	65	58

0900	Total new obligations (object class 41.0)	65	65	58

	Budgetary resources:
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	65	65	58

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	65	65	58
1930	Total budgetary resources available	65	65	58

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	206	200	200
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	65	65	58
3020	Outlays (gross)	–71	–65	–58

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	200	200	200
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	206	200	200
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	200	200	200

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	65	65	58
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	1	16	14
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	70	49	44

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	71	65	58
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	65	65	58
4190	Outlays, net (total)	71	65	58

The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund account was established in 2000 to augment State, tribal, and local programs to conserve and restore sustainable Pacific salmon populations and their habitats. Through 2014, over $1.0 billion has been provided to the States of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Idaho and to the Pacific Coastal and Columbia River Tribes to supplement State and Federal programs and promote the development of partnerships among Federal, State, tribal, and local governments to conserve salmon. The States and Tribes have used these funds for restoring salmon and steelhead populations that are listed as threatened or endangered, or identified by a State as at risk of such listing; maintaining populations necessary for exercise of tribal treaty fishing rights or native subsistence fishing; or restoring and conserving Pacific coastal salmon and steelhead habitat.


Identification code 013–1451–0–1–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	3	2	2


Identification code 013–5584–0–2–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

0100	Balance, start of year			1
	Receipts:
0260	Sanctuaries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund, Deposits (PDF Account)		1	1

0400	Total: Balances and collections		1	2

0799	Balance, end of year		1	2

The Sanctuaries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund receives proceeds from civil penalties and forfeiture claims against responsible parties, as determined through court settlements or agreements, for violations of NOAA sanctuary regulations. Funds are expended for resource protection purposes which may include all aspects of law enforcement (from equipment to labor), community-oriented policing programs, and other resource protection and management measures such as the installation of mooring buoys or restoration of injured resources.


Identification code 013–1465–0–1–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Medicare-eligible Retiree Health Fund Contribution, NOAA (Direct)	1	2	2

0900	Total new obligations (object class 25.3)	1	2	2

	Budgetary resources:
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	2	2	2

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	2	2	2
1930	Total budgetary resources available	2	2	2
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940	Unobligated balance expiring	–1

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	1	2	2
3020	Outlays (gross)	–1	–2	–2

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	2	2	2
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	1	2	2
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	2	2	2
4190	Outlays, net (total)	1	2	2

This account includes amounts necessary to finance the cost of Tricare retirement health care benefits accrued by the active duty members of the NOAA Commissioned Corps. The Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for 2005 (P.L. 108–375) provided permanent, indefinite appropriations to finance these costs for all uniformed service members. As these costs are borne in support of NOAA's mission, they are shown as part of the NOAA discretionary total. Total obligations on behalf of active NOAA Commissioned Corps personnel include both the wages and related amounts requested for appropriation and amounts paid from the permanent, indefinite authority.


Identification code 013–5583–0–2–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

0100	Balance, start of year	1	1	2
	Receipts:
0260	Fisheries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund, Deposits (PDF Account)	3	5	5

0400	Total: Balances and collections	4	6	7
	Appropriations:
0500	Fisheries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund	–3	–4	–4

0799	Balance, end of year	1	2	3


Identification code 013–5583–0–2–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Fisheries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund (Direct)	3	4	4

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	11	11	11
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, mandatory:
1201	Appropriation (special or trust fund)	3	4	4

1260	Appropriations, mandatory (total)	3	4	4
1900	Budget authority (total)	3	4	4
1930	Total budgetary resources available	14	15	15
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	11	11	11

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	1	2	2
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	3	4	4
3020	Outlays (gross)	–2	–4	–4

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	2	2	2
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	1	2	2
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	2	2	2

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross	3	4	4
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority	1	4	4
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances	1

4110	Outlays, gross (total)	2	4	4
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	3	4	4
4190	Outlays, net (total)	2	4	4

Section 311(e)(1) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) authorizes the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to pay certain enforcement-related expenses from fines, penalties and forfeiture proceeds received for violations of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, or of any other marine resource law enforced by the Secretary. Pursuant to this authority, NOAA established an account for these receipts, the Fisheries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund (AFF). Certain fines, penalties and forfeiture proceeds received by NOAA are deposited into this Fund and subsequently used to pay for certain enforcement-related expenses. When Congress authorized the AFF it was deemed appropriate to use these proceeds to offset in part the costs of administering the enforcement program. Expenses include the following: costs directly related to the storage, maintenance, and care of seized fish, vessels, or other property during a civil or criminal proceeding; reimbursement to other Federal or State agencies for enforcement related services provided pursuant to an agreement entered into with the Secretary; and other limited uses as outlined in NOAA's Asset Forfeiture Fund policy. The NMFS Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) manages the AFF, which is used by OLE and NOAA General Counsel for Enforcement and Litigation to pay for enforcement activities.


Identification code 013–5583–0–2–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	1	1	1
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	2	3	3

99.9	Total new obligations	3	4	4


Identification code 013–5139–0–2–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

0100	Balance, start of year	1	9	11
	Receipts:
0200	Access Fees, Western Pacific Sustainable Fisheries Fund		1	1

0400	Total: Balances and collections	1	10	12
	Appropriations:
0500	Promote and Develop Fishery Products and Research Pertaining to American Fisheries	–1	–9	–10
0501	Promote and Develop Fishery Products and Research Pertaining to American Fisheries	9	10

0599	Total appropriations	8	1	–10

0799	Balance, end of year	9	11	2


Identification code 013–5139–0–2–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Promote and Develop Fishery Products and Research	13	33	14

0900	Total new obligations (object class 41.0)	13	33	14

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	13	8	2
1020	Adjustment of unobligated bal brought forward, Oct 1	1

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	14	8	2
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1120	Appropriations transferred to other accts [013–1450]			–130

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)			–130
	Appropriations, mandatory:
1203	Appropriation (Sequestration pop-up, Authorizing Committee)	1	9	10
1220	Appropriations transferred to other accts [013–1450]	–115	–116
1221	Appropriations transferred from other acct [012–5209]	130	144	144
1232	Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced	–9	–10

1260	Appropriations, mandatory (total)	7	27	154
1900	Budget authority (total)	7	27	24
1930	Total budgetary resources available	21	35	26
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	8	2	12

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	3	13	19
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	13	33	14
3020	Outlays (gross)	–3	–27	28

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	13	19	61
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	3	13	19
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	13	19	61

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross			–130
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority			–130
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross	7	27	154
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority	1	16	92
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances	2	11	10

4110	Outlays, gross (total)	3	27	102
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	7	27	24
4190	Outlays, net (total)	3	27	–28

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 Department of Agriculture. A portion of the funds is transferred to offset the appropriation requirements for fisheries research and management in the Operations, Research, and Facilities account. Any remaining funds support the Saltonstall-Kennedy grants program for fisheries research and development projects to enhance the productivity and improve the sustainable yield of domestic marine fisheries resources.

For carrying out the provisions of title IV of Public Law 95–372, not to exceed $350,000, to be derived from receipts collected pursuant to that Act, to remain available until expended. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)

The Fishermen's Contingency Fund is authorized under Section 402 of Title IV of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978. NOAA compensates U.S. commercial fishermen for damage or loss of fishing gear, vessels, and resulting economic loss caused by obstructions related to oil and gas exploration, development, and production in any area of the Outer Continental Shelf. The funds used to provide this compensation are derived from fees collected by the Secretary of the Interior from the holders of leases, exploration permits, easements, or rights-of-way in areas of the Outer Continental Shelf. This activity is funded entirely through user fees. Disbursements can be made only to the extent authorized in appropriation acts.


Identification code 013–2055–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Declared Fishery Disaster - (State TBD)	26	49

0900	Total new obligations (object class 41.0)	26	49

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1		49
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	75

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	75
1930	Total budgetary resources available	75	49
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	49

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1		20	20
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	26	49
3020	Outlays (gross)	–6	–49	–20

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	20	20
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year		20	20
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	20	20

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	75
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	6
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances		49	20

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	6	49	20
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	75
4190	Outlays, net (total)	6	49	20

The Fisheries Disaster Assistance Fund was created with one-time funding in 2014 to provide assistance for fishery disasters declared by the Secretary of Commerce in calendar years 2012 and 2013.


Identification code 013–5598–0–2–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

0100	Balance, start of year
	Receipts:
0200	Fees, North Pacific Fishery Observer Fund	4	4	4

0400	Total: Balances and collections	4	4	4
	Appropriations:
0500	North Pacific Fishery Observer Fund	–4	–4	–4

0799	Balance, end of year


Identification code 013–5598–0–2–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	North Pacific Fishery Observer Fund	3	4	4

0900	Total new obligations (object class 25.2)	3	4	4

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1		1	1
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, mandatory:
1201	Appropriation (special or trust fund)	4	4	4

1260	Appropriations, mandatory (total)	4	4	4
1900	Budget authority (total)	4	4	4
1930	Total budgetary resources available	4	5	5
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	1	1	1

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1		3
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	3	4	4
3020	Outlays (gross)		–7	–4

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	3
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year		3
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	3

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross	4	4	4
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority		4	4
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances		3

4110	Outlays, gross (total)		7	4
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	4	4	4
4190	Outlays, net (total)		7	4

In 2013 the North Pacific Observer Fund was established to support the restructured North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program (NPGOP). The new observer program places all vessels and processors in the groundfish and halibut fisheries off Alaska into one of two observer coverage categories: (1) a full coverage category, and (2) a partial coverage category. Vessels and processors in the full coverage category (100% observer coverage) will obtain observers by contracting directly with observer providers. Vessels and processors in the partial coverage category (less than 100% observer coverage) will no longer contract independently with an observer provider, and will be required to carry an observer when they are selected through the Observer Declare and Deploy System (ODDS). Additionally, landings from all vessels in the partial coverage category will be assessed a 1.25 percent fee on standard ex-vessel prices of the landed catch weight of groundfish and halibut to be deposited in the North Pacific Observer Fund. The fee percentage is set in regulation and will be reviewed periodically by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. The money generated by this fee will be used to pay for observer coverage on the vessels and processors in the partial coverage category in the following year.


Identification code 013–5362–0–2–302		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

0100	Balance, start of year		1
	Receipts:
0240	Interest Earned, Environmental Improvement and Restoration Fund	18		1

0400	Total: Balances and collections	18	1	1
	Appropriations:
0500	Environmental Improvement and Restoration Fund	–18	–1	–1
0501	Environmental Improvement and Restoration Fund	1

0599	Total appropriations	–17	–1	–1

0799	Balance, end of year	1


Identification code 013–5362–0–2–302		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	North Pacific Research Board	9	9

0900	Total new obligations (object class 41.0)	9	9

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1		8
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, mandatory:
1201	Appropriation (special or trust fund)	18	1	1
1232	Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced	–1

1260	Appropriations, mandatory (total)	17	1	1
1930	Total budgetary resources available	17	9	1
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	8		1

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	29	29	24
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	9	9
3020	Outlays (gross)	–9	–14	–12

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	29	24	12
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	29	29	24
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	29	24	12

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross	17	1	1
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority		1
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances	9	13	12

4110	Outlays, gross (total)	9	14	12
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	17	1	1
4190	Outlays, net (total)	9	14	12

This fund was established by Title IV of P.L. 105–83. Twenty percent of the interest earned from this fund is made available to the Department of Commerce. Funds are to be used by Federal, State, private or foreign organizations or individuals to conduct research activities on or relating to the fisheries or marine ecosystems in the North Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea, and Arctic Ocean. Research priorities and grant requests are reviewed and approved by the North Pacific Research Board with emphasis placed on cooperative research efforts designed to address pressing fishery management or marine ecosystem information needs.


Identification code 013–4313–0–3–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Budgetary resources:
	Budget authority:
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800	Collected	1
1820	Capital transfer of spending authority from offsetting collections to general fund	–1

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4123	Non-Federal sources	–1
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	–1
4190	Outlays, net (total)	–1


Identification code 013–4313–0–3–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding:
1210	Outstanding, start of year	21	21	21
1251	Repayments: Repayments and prepayments

1290	Outstanding, end of year	21	21	21

This fund consists of loan repayments from the former Coastal Energy Impact Program. The Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2012, cancelled all balances in the Coastal Zone Management Fund, made future payments to the Fund subject to the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, and eliminated the annual transfer from this account to the Operations, Research, and Facilities account. The display below includes reporting information consistent with all other credit liquidating accounts.


Identification code 013–4313–0–3–306		2013 actual	2014 actual

	ASSETS:
1601	Direct loans, gross	21	21
1603	Allowance for estimated uncollectible loans and interest (-)	–14	–19

1699	Value of assets related to direct loans	7	2

1999	Total assets	7	2
	LIABILITIES:
2104	Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury	7	2

4999	Total liabilities and net position	7	2


Identification code 013–4316–0–3–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0801	Damage Assessment and Restoration Revolving Fund (Reimbursable)	147	21	21

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	75	110	110
1011	Unobligated balance transfer from other acct [014–1618]	2	6	6
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	29

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	106	116	116
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, mandatory:
1203	Appropriation (Mandatory, Sequestration pop-up, Authorizing Committee)		1
1221	Appropriations transferred from other acct [014–1618]	3	6	6
1232	Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced		–1

1260	Appropriations, mandatory (total)	3	6	6
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800	Collected	148	9	9

1850	Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)	148	9	9
1900	Budget authority (total)	151	15	15
1930	Total budgetary resources available	257	131	131
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	110	110	110

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	126	137	98
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	147	21	21
3020	Outlays (gross)	–107	–60	–63
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–29

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	137	98	56
	Uncollected payments:
3060	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1	–1	–1	–1

3090	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year	–1	–1	–1
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	125	136	97
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	136	97	55

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross	151	15	15
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority	36	7	7
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances	71	53	56

4110	Outlays, gross (total)	107	60	63
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120	Federal sources	–113	–1	–1
4123	Non-Federal sources		–8	–8
4124	Offsetting governmental collections	–35

4130	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)	–148	–9	–9

4160	Budget authority, net (mandatory)	3	6	6
4170	Outlays, net (mandatory)	–41	51	54
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	3	6	6
4190	Outlays, net (total)	–41	51	54

The Damage Assessment and Restoration Revolving Fund is authorized under Section 1012(a) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, for the deposit of sums provided by any party or governmental entity to respond to the environmental effects of discharges of oil and other hazardous substances. Through the Revolving Fund, NOAA retains funds that are recovered through settlement or awarded by a court for the assessment and restoration of injured natural resources. NOAA also ensures deposited funds shall remain available to the trustee, without further appropriation, until expended to pay costs associated with the response, damage assessment, and restoration of natural resources.

These program functions are conducted jointly within NOAA by the Office of General Counsel, the National Ocean Service, and the National Marine Fisheries Service.


Identification code 013–4316–0–3–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Reimbursable obligations:
	Personnel compensation:
11.1	Full-time permanent	5	2	2
11.3	Other than full-time permanent	1

11.9	Total personnel compensation	6	2	2
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	2	1	1
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	1
25.1	Advisory and assistance services	3	1	1
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources		15	15
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	126
26.0	Supplies and materials	1
41.0	Grants, subsidies, and contributions	8	2	2

99.9	Total new obligations	147	21	21


Identification code 013–4316–0–3–306		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

2001	Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment	51	16	16

Subject to section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, during fiscal year [2015] 2016, obligations of direct loans may not exceed $24,000,000 for Individual Fishing Quota loans and not to exceed $100,000,000 for traditional direct loans as authorized by the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. In addition, $10,300,000 is provided to implement section 3095 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015, of which $300,000 is for subsidy cost to refinance the loan. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–1456–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
	Credit program obligations:
0703	Subsidy for modifications of direct loans			10
0705	Reestimates of direct loan subsidy	6	11
0706	Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy	9	12

0900	Total new obligations	15	23	10

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	3	3	3
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation			10

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)			10
	Appropriations, mandatory:
1200	Appropriation	15	23

1260	Appropriations, mandatory (total)	15	23
1900	Budget authority (total)	15	23	10
1930	Total budgetary resources available	18	26	13
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	3	3	3

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	15	23	10
3020	Outlays (gross)	–15	–23	–10

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross			10
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority			10
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross	15	23
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority	15	23
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	15	23	10
4190	Outlays, net (total)	15	23	10

Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)


Identification code 013–1456–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority:
115001	Individual Fishing Quota Loans	2	24	24
115002	Traditional Direct Loans	89	100	100
115003	Pacific Ground Fish			30

115999	Total direct loan levels	91	124	154
	Direct loan subsidy (in percent):
132001	Individual Fishing Quota Loans	–8.06	–2.37	–3.27
132002	Traditional Direct Loans	–7.36	–4.87	–3.05
132003	Pacific Ground Fish	0.00	0.00	1.00

132999	Weighted average subsidy rate	–7.38	–4.39	–2.30
	Direct loan subsidy budget authority:
133001	Individual Fishing Quota Loans		–1	–1
133002	Traditional Direct Loans	–7	–5	–3

133999	Total subsidy budget authority	–7	–6	–4
	Direct loan subsidy outlays:
134001	Individual Fishing Quota Loans		–1
134002	Traditional Direct Loans	–4	–3	–4
134003	Pacific Ground Fish			10

134999	Total subsidy outlays	–4	–4	6
	Direct loan reestimates:
135001	Individual Fishing Quota Loans		–1
135002	Traditional Direct Loans	7	8
135003	Pacific Ground Fish		1
135006	Non-Pollock Buyback	1
135008	Crab Buyback loans	1	3

135999	Total direct loan reestimates	9	11
	Guaranteed loan subsidy outlays:
234002	Guaranteed Traditional Loans		–1	–1

The Fisheries Finance Program (FFP) is a national loan program that makes long-term fixed-rate financing available to U.S. citizens who otherwise qualify for financing or refinancing of the construction, reconstruction, reconditioning, and, in some cases, the purchasing of fishing vessels, shoreside processing, aquaculture, and mariculture facilities. The FFP also provides fishery-wide financing to ease the transition to sustainable fisheries through its fishing capacity reduction programs and provides financial assistance in the form of loans to fishermen who fish from small vessels and entry-level fishermen to promote stability and reduce consolidation in already rationalized fisheries. Additionally, FFP can provide loans for fisheries investments of Native American Community Development Quota groups.

The FFP operates under the authority of Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, as amended; Section 303(a) of the Sustainable Fisheries Act amendments to the Magnuson-Stevens Act; and, from time to time FFP-specific legislation. The overriding guideline for all FFP financings is that they cannot contribute or be construed to contribute to an increase in existing fishing capacity.

The Budget includes $10.3 million to implement Section 3095 of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, which would modify and refinance the west coast groundfish fishery's existing debt related to a capacity reduction program.


Identification code 013–1456–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	15	23
33.0	Investments and loans			10

99.9	Total new obligations	15	23	10


Identification code 013–4324–0–3–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
	Credit program obligations:
0710	Direct loan obligations	91	124	154
0713	Payment of interest to Treasury	23	26	26
0740	Negative subsidy obligations	6	5	4
0742	Downward reestimate paid to receipt account	5	10
0743	Interest on downward reestimates	3	2

0900	Total new obligations	128	167	184

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	7	6	6
1024	Unobligated balance of borrowing authority withdrawn	–7	–6	–6
	Financing authority:
	Borrowing authority, mandatory:
1400	Borrowing authority	98	124	154

1440	Borrowing authority, mandatory (total)	98	124	154
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800	Collected	92	104	96
1820	Capital transfer of spending authority from offsetting collections to general fund			–6
1825	Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt	–62	–61	–56

1850	Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)	30	43	34
1900	Financing authority (total)	128	167	188
1930	Total budgetary resources available	128	167	188
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year			4

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	139	181	257
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	128	167	184
3020	Financing disbursements (gross)	–79	–85	–89
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–7	–6	–6

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	181	257	346
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	139	181	257
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	181	257	346

	Financing authority and disbursements, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Financing authority, gross	128	167	188
	Financing disbursements:
4110	Financing disbursements, gross	79	85	89
	Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120	Payments from program account	–15	–23	–10
4122	Interest on uninvested funds	–2	–2	–2
4123	Repayments of principal, net	–50	–50	–55
4123	Interest Received on loans	–25	–29	–29

4130	Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total)	–92	–104	–96

4160	Financing authority, net (mandatory)	36	63	92
4170	Financing disbursements, net (mandatory)	–13	–19	–7
4180	Financing authority, net (total)	36	63	92
4190	Financing disbursements, net (total)	–13	–19	–7


Identification code 013–4324–0–3–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations:
1111	Direct loan obligations from current-year authority	91	124	154
1121	Limitation available from carry-forward

1150	Total direct loan obligations	91	124	154

	Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding:
1210	Outstanding, start of year	441	435	435
1231	Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements	44	50	50
1251	Repayments: Repayments and prepayments	–50	–50	–55

1290	Outstanding, end of year	435	435	430

This account covers the financing of direct loans as authorized by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to promote market-based approaches to sustainable fisheries management. Funds are not used for purposes that would contribute to the overcapitalization of the fishing industry. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.


Identification code 013–4324–0–3–376		2013 actual	2014 actual

	ASSETS:
	Federal assets:
	Investments in US securities:
1106	Federal Receivables, net	14	23
	Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable:
1401	Direct loans receivable, gross	441	435
1402	Interest receivable	4	4
1405	Allowance for subsidy cost (-)	73	61

1499	Net present value of assets related to direct loans	518	500

1999	Total assets	532	523
	LIABILITIES:
	Federal liabilities:
2101	Accounts payable	7	12
2103	Federal liabilities, debt	525	511

2999	Total liabilities	532	523

4999	Total liabilities and net position	532	523


Identification code 013–4314–0–3–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on commitments:
2111	Guaranteed loan commitments from current-year authority

2150	Total guaranteed loan commitments

	Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding:
2210	Outstanding, start of year	1	1	1

2290	Outstanding, end of year	1	1	1

	Memorandum:
2299	Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year	1

	Addendum:
	Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed loans that result in loans receivable:
2310	Outstanding, start of year	14	14	14

2390	Outstanding, end of year	14	14	14

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. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.


Identification code 013–4314–0–3–376		2013 actual	2014 actual

	ASSETS:
	Net value of assets related to post-1991 acquired defaulted guaranteed loans receivable:
1501	Defaulted guaranteed loans receivable, gross	14	14
1502	Interest receivable	1	1
1505	Allowance for subsidy cost (-)	–15	–15

1599	Net present value of assets related to defaulted guaranteed loans

1999	Total assets


Identification code 013–4417–0–3–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding:
2210	Outstanding, start of year	1	1	1

2290	Outstanding, end of year	1	1	1

	Memorandum:
2299	Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year

	Addendum:
	Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed loans that result in loans receivable:
2310	Outstanding, start of year	10	10	10

2390	Outstanding, end of year	10	10	10


Identification code 013–4417–0–3–376		2013 actual	2014 actual

	ASSETS:
1701	Defaulted guaranteed loans, gross	10	10
1703	Allowance for estimated uncollectible loans and interest (-)	–8	–8

1799	Value of assets related to loan guarantees	2	2

1999	Total assets	2	2
	LIABILITIES:
2104	Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury	2	2

4999	Total liabilities and net position	2	2

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provided for by law, including defense of suits instituted against the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, [$3,458,000,000] $3,206,672,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the sum herein appropriated from the general fund shall be reduced as offsetting collections of fees and surcharges assessed and collected by the USPTO under any law are received during fiscal year [2015] 2016, so as to result in a fiscal year [2015] 2016 appropriation from the general fund estimated at $0: Provided further, That during fiscal year [2015] 2016, should the total amount of such offsetting collections be less than [$3,458,000,000] $3,206,672,000 this amount shall be reduced accordingly: Provided further, That any amount received in excess of [$3,458,000,000] $3,206,672,000 in fiscal year [2015] 2016 and deposited in the Patent and Trademark Fee Reserve Fund shall remain available until expended: Provided further, That the Director of USPTO shall submit a spending plan to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate for any amounts made available by the preceding proviso and such spending plan shall be treated as a reprogramming under section [505] 504 of this Act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section: Provided further, That any amounts reprogrammed in accordance with the preceding proviso shall be transferred to the United States Patent and Trademark Office "Salaries and Expenses" account: Provided further, That from amounts provided herein, not to exceed $900 shall be made available in fiscal year [2015] 2016 for official reception and representation expenses: Provided further, That in fiscal year [2015] 2016 from the amounts made available for "Salaries and Expenses" for the USPTO, the amounts necessary to pay (1) the difference between the percentage of basic pay contributed by the USPTO and employees under section 8334(a) of title 5, United States Code, and the normal cost percentage (as defined by section 8331(17) of that title) as provided by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for USPTO's specific use, of basic pay, of employees subject to subchapter III of chapter 83 of that title, and (2) the present value of the otherwise unfunded accruing costs, as determined by OPM for USPTO's specific use of post-retirement life insurance and post-retirement health benefits coverage for all USPTO employees who are enrolled in Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), shall be transferred to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, the FEGLI Fund, and the FEHB Fund, as appropriate, and shall be available for the authorized purposes of those accounts: Provided further, That any differences between the present value factors published in OPM's yearly 300 series benefit letters and the factors that OPM provides for USPTO's specific use shall be recognized as an imputed cost on USPTO's financial statements, where applicable: [Provided further, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, all fees and surcharges assessed and collected by USPTO are available for USPTO only pursuant to section 42(c) of title 35, United States Code, as amended by section 22 of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (Public Law 112–29):] Provided further, That within the amounts appropriated, $2,000,000 shall be transferred to the "Office of Inspector General" account for activities associated with carrying out investigations and audits related to the USPTO. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–1006–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0801	Patents	2,717	3,011	3,175
0802	Trademarks	280	320	324

0809	Reimbursable program activities, subtotal	2,997	3,331	3,499

0900	Total new obligations	2,997	3,331	3,499

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	442	503	488
1011	Unobligated balance transfer from other acct [013–1008]		148
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	30	21	21

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	472	672	509
	Budget authority:
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Base Fee Collections	3,024	3,142	3,207
1700	Other Income	6	7	7
1710	Spending authority from offsetting collections transferred to other accounts [013–0126]	–2	–2	–2

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	3,028	3,147	3,212
1900	Budget authority (total)	3,028	3,147	3,212
1930	Total budgetary resources available	3,500	3,819	3,721
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	503	488	222

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	266	550	612
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	2,997	3,331	3,499
3020	Outlays (gross)	–2,683	–3,248	–3,481
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–30	–21	–21

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	550	612	609
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	266	550	612
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	550	612	609

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	3,028	3,147	3,212
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	2,480	2,895	2,955
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	203	353	526

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	2,683	3,248	3,481
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–9	–8	–8
4033	Non-Federal sources	–3,021	–3,141	–3,206

4040	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)	–3,030	–3,149	–3,214

4070	Budget authority, net (discretionary)	–2	–2	–2
4080	Outlays, net (discretionary)	–347	99	267
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	–2	–2	–2
4190	Outlays, net (total)	–347	99	267

	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5090	Unexpired unavailable balance, SOY: Offsetting collections	938	938	938
5092	Unexpired unavailable balance, EOY: Offsetting collections	938	938	938

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issues patents and registers trademarks, which provide protection to inventors and businesses for their inventions and corporate and product identifications. USPTO also advises other U.S. Government agencies on intellectual property issues and promotes stronger intellectual property protections in other countries. USPTO is funded through fees that are paid to obtain and renew patents and trademarks.

Patent program._Requested funding for 2016 will be used for examining patent applications and granting patents. USPTO will continue its aggressive patent pendency reduction agenda to reduce overall pendency and backlog; continue to enhance patent quality; ensure optimal information technology service delivery to all users; improve appeal and post-grant processes; and improve intellectual property protections worldwide. The Budget supports USPTO's administrative efforts to address abusive patent litigation practices and repeats the President's call for Congress to enact legislation that promotes greater transparency in the U.S. patent system and prevents frivolous lawsuits that stifle innovation.

Trademark program._The 2016 Budget provides resources for examining trademark applications; registering trademarks; maintaining high trademark quality; ensuring optimal information technology service delivery to all users; and improving trademark practices worldwide.


Identification code 013–1006–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Reimbursable obligations:
	Personnel compensation:
11.1	Full-time permanent	1,288	1,413	1,521
11.5	Other personnel compensation	138	151	157

11.9	Total personnel compensation	1,426	1,564	1,678
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	450	507	554
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	5	7	10
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	95	96	96
23.2	Rental payments to others	17	18	18
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	16	15	15
24.0	Printing and reproduction	147	137	145
25.1	Advisory and assistance services	65	64	67
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	145	143	150
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	59	58	61
25.4	Operation and maintenance of facilities	21	13	13
25.7	Operation and maintenance of equipment	308	311	320
26.0	Supplies and materials	40	47	50
31.0	Equipment	201	348	319
44.0	Refunds	2	3	3

99.9	Total new obligations	2,997	3,331	3,499


Identification code 013–1006–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

2001	Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment	11,894	12,920	13,314


Identification code 013–1008–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1		148
1010	Unobligated balance transfer to other accts [013–1006]		–148
	Budget authority:
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	148

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	148
1930	Total budgetary resources available	148
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	148

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	148
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4033	Non-Federal sources	–148
4190	Outlays, net (total)	–148

Federal Funds


Identification code 013–4295–0–3–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0801	NTIS Revolving Fund (Reimbursable)	111	86	122

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	11	13	13
	Budget authority:
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	106	86	122
1701	Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources	7

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	113	86	122
1930	Total budgetary resources available	124	99	135
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	13	13	13

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	25	25	58
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	111	86	122
3020	Outlays (gross)	–111	–53	–138

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	25	58	42
	Uncollected payments:
3060	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1	–6	–13	–13
3070	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	–7

3090	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year	–13	–13	–13
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	19	12	45
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	12	45	29

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	113	86	122
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	100	47	67
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	11	6	71

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	111	53	138
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–97	–72	–108
4033	Non-Federal sources	–9	–14	–14

4040	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)	–106	–86	–122
	Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	–7
4080	Outlays, net (discretionary)	5	–33	16
4190	Outlays, net (total)	5	–33	16

The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) collects and disseminates government scientific, technical, and business-related information. NTIS operates this revolving fund for the payment of all expenses incurred in performing these activities.


Identification code 013–4295–0–3–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Reimbursable obligations:
11.1	Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent	9	14	14
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	3	5	5
22.0	Transportation of things	1	3	3
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	1	2	2
23.2	Rental payments to others	1	1	1
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	1	2	2
24.0	Printing and reproduction	1	4	4
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	90	48	84
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	1	2	2
25.7	Operation and maintenance of equipment	1
26.0	Supplies and materials	1	3	3
31.0	Equipment	1	2	2

99.9	Total new obligations	111	86	122


Identification code 013–4295–0–3–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

2001	Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment	101	150	150

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), [$675,500,000] $754,661,000, to remain available until expended, of which not to exceed $9,000,000 may be transferred to the "Working Capital Fund": Provided, That not to exceed $5,000 shall be for official reception and representation expenses: Provided further, That NIST may provide local transportation for summer undergraduate research fellowship program participants. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–0500–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Laboratory programs	579	610	663
0201	Corporate services	17	17	17
0301	Standards coordination and special programs	56	88	79

0900	Total new obligations	652	715	759

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	29	32
1010	Unobligated balance transfer to NIST WCF [013–4650]	–4
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	6	1	1

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	31	33	1
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	New budget authority (gross), detail	651	676	755
1120	Appropriations transferred to NIST WCF [013–4650]	–4		–2
1121	Transferred from State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance, DoJ [015–0404]	1	1
1121	Transferred from EAC [525–1650]	2	2	2
1121	Transferred from Research, Evaluation, and Statistics, DoJ [015–0401]	3	3	3

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	653	682	758
1900	Budget authority (total)	653	682	758
1930	Total budgetary resources available	684	715	759
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	32

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Change in obligated balances	195	224	228
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	652	715	759
3020	Outlays (gross)	–617	–710	–741
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–6	–1	–1

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	224	228	245
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	195	224	228
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	224	228	245

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	653	682	758
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays (gross), detail	470	525	583
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	147	185	158

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	617	710	741
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	653	682	758
4190	Outlays, net (total)	617	710	741

The mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. The NIST laboratory programs work at the frontiers of measurement science to ensure that the U.S. system of measurements is firmly grounded on sound scientific and technical principles. Today, the NIST laboratories address increasingly complex measurement challenges, ranging from the very small (nanoscale devices) to the very large (vehicles and buildings), and from the physical (renewable energy sources) to the virtual (cybersecurity and cloud computing).

The NIST laboratory programs provide industry, academia, and other federal agencies with scientific underpinnings for basic and derived measurement units, international standards, measurement and calibration services, and certified reference materials. NIST laboratory programs also provide expertise in basic and applied research to enable development of test methods and verified data, support the development of consensus-based standards and specifications, and provide user facilities that support innovation in materials science, nanotechnology discovery and fabrication, and other emerging technology areas through the NIST Center for Neutron Research and the NIST Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology. Administration initiative areas in FY 2016 within STRS include research and development investments in ensuring a world class neutron research facility, advanced communications, disaster resilient buildings and infrastructure, cybersecurity/cryptography, advanced sensing for manufacturing, smart cities cyber physical systems, Materials Genome Initiative, bio-manufacturing, manufacturing entrepreneurship, and the Lab-to-Markets initiative.


Identification code 013–0500–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
	Personnel compensation:
11.1	Full-time permanent	217	229	245
11.3	Other than full-time permanent	20	20	21
11.5	Other personnel compensation	6	6	5

11.9	Total personnel compensation	243	255	271
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	72	76	83
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	10	10	10
22.0	Transportation of things	1	1	1
23.2	Rental payments to others	2	2	2
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	24	27	40
24.0	Printing and reproduction	1	1	1
25.1	Advisory and assistance services	4	4	5
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	76	109	78
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	24	25	37
25.5	Research and development contracts	3	6	13
25.7	Operation and maintenance of equipment	16	16	18
26.0	Supplies and materials	31	31	34
31.0	Equipment	44	45	53
41.0	Grants, subsidies, and contributions	101	107	113

99.9	Total new obligations	652	715	759


Identification code 013–0500–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	2,274	2,391	2,507

For necessary expenses for industrial technology services, [$138,100,000] $306,000,000, to remain available until expended, of which [$130,000,000] $141,000,000 shall be for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, [and] of which [$8,100,000] $15,000,000 shall be for the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia, and of which $150,000,000 shall be for the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–0525–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Technology Innovation Program	2	5
0002	Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership	122	154	141
0003	National Network for Manufacturing Innovation			144
0004	Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia	13	15	15

0100	Total direct program	137	174	300

0900	Total new obligations	137	174	300

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	19	33
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	8	3

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	27	36
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	143	138	306

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	143	138	306
1900	Budget authority (total)	143	138	306
1930	Total budgetary resources available	170	174	306
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	33		6

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	111	128	110
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	137	174	300
3020	Outlays (gross)	–112	–189	–198
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–8	–3

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	128	110	212
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	111	128	110
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	128	110	212

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	143	138	306
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	17	63	100
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	95	126	98

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	112	189	198
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	143	138	306
4190	Outlays, net (total)	112	189	198

The President's Budget request is $306 million for the Industrial Technology Services (ITS) appropriation, which consists of three programs, the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia program (AMTech), and the newly authorized National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI).

Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)._MEP is a Federal-State-industry partnership that provides U.S. manufacturers with access to technologies, resources, and industry experts. The program consists of 60 MEP Centers that work directly with their local manufacturing communities to strengthen the competitiveness of our Nation's domestic manufacturing base. MEP supports the mission of NIST and the Department of Commerce to promote U.S. innovation and competitiveness and enable economic growth for American industries, workers, and consumers. Services provided by MEP are grounded in technology-related activities, sustainability, efficiencies through continuous improvement, and new product development and market diversification. In FY 2013, MEP began a broad based strategic planning process and developed an operational reform agenda intended to optimize program effectiveness, enhance administrative efficiency, and provide greater financial accountability. In FY 2014, MEP initiated a reform of the national system of MEP centers through a systematic, multi-year series of full and open competitions. These re-competition efforts are ongoing and will continue in FY 2016. The request for MEP is $141 million and includes an $11 million increase for the program.
In support of these reforms the Administration urges Congress to consider the potential benefits of adjusting the cost share requirement from the current 2:1 ratio of non-federal to federal funds, which will provide the program with greater flexibility to develop innovative tools and assist small to mid-sized enterprises in workforce development, technology acceleration, manufacturing scale up, and domestic supply chain optimization.

._Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia (AMTech) AMTech will provide grants to develop and support existing or new industry-led consortia on high-impact advanced manufacturing topics. Funding will include additional grants for consortia formation and development, and technology roadmapping that identifies the long-term research needs, critical gaps and optimal approaches of industry. In addition, funding of existing consortia will take the form of merit-based grants to implement and enable the early stage, industry-led, long-term research identified by AMTech planning grant award teams. The request for AMTech is $15.0 million and includes a $6.9 million increase for the program.

National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI). — The request provides funds for Federal investment in the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI), which will serve to create an effective manufacturing research infrastructure for U.S. industry and academia to solve industry-relevant problems. The newly authorized NNMI will consist of linked Institutes for Manufacturing Innovation (IMIs) with common goals, but unique concentrations. In an IMI, industry, academia, and government partners leverage existing resources, collaborate, and co-invest to nurture manufacturing innovation and accelerate commercialization. As sustainable manufacturing innovation hubs, IMIs will create, showcase, and deploy new capabilities, new products, and new processes that can impact commercial production. They will build workforce skills at all levels and enhance manufacturing capabilities in companies large and small. Institutes will draw together the best talents and capabilities from all the partners to build the proving grounds where innovations flourish and to help advance American domestic manufacturing. The request includes $150 million for the program to cover the full five years costs of two Institutes as well as coordination efforts.


Identification code 013–0525–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
	Personnel compensation:
11.1	Full-time permanent	8	7	8
11.3	Other than full-time permanent	1	1	1

11.9	Total personnel compensation	9	8	9
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	3	3	3
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons		1	1
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	1	3	4
25.1	Advisory and assistance services		4	3
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	8	19	14
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources		1	1
25.7	Operation and maintenance of equipment			1
26.0	Supplies and materials		1	1
41.0	Grants, subsidies, and contributions	115	134	263

99.0	Direct obligations	136	174	300
99.5	Below reporting threshold	1

99.9	Total new obligations	137	174	300


Identification code 013–0525–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	79	86	91

For construction of new research facilities, including architectural and engineering design, and for renovation and maintenance of existing facilities, not otherwise provided for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as authorized by sections 13 through 15 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278c-278e), [$50,300,000] $59,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the Secretary of Commerce shall include in the budget justification materials that the Secretary submits to Congress in support of the Department of Commerce budget (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code) an estimate for each National Institute of Standards and Technology construction project having a total multi-year program cost of more than $5,000,000, and simultaneously the budget justification materials shall include an estimate of the budgetary requirements for each such project for each of the 5 subsequent fiscal years. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–0515–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Construction of Research Facilities (Direct)	64	62	59
0801	Construction of Research Facilities (Reimbursable)	1	1

0900	Total new obligations	65	63	59

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	19	13
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	2

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	21	13
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	56	50	59

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	56	50	59
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	1

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	1
1900	Budget authority (total)	57	50	59
1930	Total budgetary resources available	78	63	59
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	13

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Change in obligated balances	118	105	122
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	65	63	59
3020	Outlays (gross)	–76	–46	–45
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–2

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	105	122	136
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	118	105	122
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	105	122	136

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	57	50	59
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays (gross), detail	4	6	7
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	72	40	38

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	76	46	45
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4034	Offsetting governmental collections	–1
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	56	50	59
4190	Outlays, net (total)	75	46	45

The President's Budget supports the construction of new facilities and the renovation and maintenance of NIST's current buildings and laboratories to comply with scientific and engineering requirements, and to keep pace with Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations.


Identification code 013–0515–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
11.1	Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent	7	7	7
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	2	2	2
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	2	2	2
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	41	40	45
25.7	Operation and maintenance of equipment	1	1	1
26.0	Supplies and materials	2	2	2
32.0	Land and structures	9	7
41.0	Grants, subsidies, and contributions		1

99.0	Direct obligations	64	62	59
99.0	Reimbursable obligations	1	1

99.9	Total new obligations	65	63	59


Identification code 013–0515–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	65	76	76


Identification code 013–4650–0–4–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0801	Laboratory programs	147	151	136
0802	Corporate services	4	4	4
0803	Standards coordination and special programs	10	6	5

0900	Total new obligations	161	161	145

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	94	89	89
1011	Unobligated balance transfer from NIST STRS [013–0500]	4

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	98	89	89
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1121	Appropriations transferred from NIST STRS [013–0500]	4		2

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	4		2
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	157	161	143
1701	Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources	–9

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	148	161	143
1900	Budget authority (total)	152	161	145
1930	Total budgetary resources available	250	250	234
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	89	89	89

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Change in obligated balances	160	181	98
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	161	161	145
3020	Outlays (gross)	–140	–244	–152

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	181	98	91
	Uncollected payments:
3060	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1	–35	–26	–26
3070	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	9

3090	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year	–26	–26	–26
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	125	155	72
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	155	72	65

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	152	161	145
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays (gross), detail	80	124	111
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	60	120	41

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	140	244	152
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–153	–101	–93
4033	Non-Federal sources	–4	–60	–50

4040	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)	–157	–161	–143
	Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	9

4070	Budget authority, net (discretionary)	4		2
4080	Outlays, net (discretionary)	–17	83	9
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	4		2
4190	Outlays, net (total)	–17	83	9

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, standard reference materials, and storeroom inventories until issued or sold.


Identification code 013–4650–0–4–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Reimbursable obligations:
	Personnel compensation:
11.1	Full-time permanent	60	65	65
11.3	Other than full-time permanent	6	6	6
11.5	Other personnel compensation	1	1	1

11.9	Total personnel compensation	67	72	72
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	20	21	21
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	2	2	2
22.0	Transportation of things		1
23.3	Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges	6	6	5
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	34	30	20
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	3	3	3
25.5	Research and development contracts	1	1	1
25.7	Operation and maintenance of equipment	5	4	4
26.0	Supplies and materials	17	16	13
31.0	Equipment	1	1
41.0	Grants, subsidies, and contributions	5	4	4

99.9	Total new obligations	161	161	145


Identification code 013–4650–0–4–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

2001	Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment	652	700	700


Identification code 013–0513–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Direct program activity		10	30

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1			268
	Budget authority:
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800	Collected		278	22

1850	Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)		278	22
1930	Total budgetary resources available		278	290
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year		268	260

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts		10	30
3020	Outlays (gross)		–10	–30

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross		278	22
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority		10	22
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances			8

4110	Outlays, gross (total)		10	30
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120	Federal sources		–278	–22
4190	Outlays, net (total)		–268	8

As part of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, NIST has resources through the Wireless Innovation (WIN) Fund to help develop cutting-edge wireless technologies for public safety users. In FY 2015 the WIN Fund will receive $300 million in mandatory funds from spectrum auction proceeds for NIST, in partnership with industry and public safety organizations, to conduct research and develop new standards, technologies and applications to advance public safety communications in support of the initiative's efforts to build an interoperable nationwide broadband network for first responders.


Identification code 013–0513–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
11.1	Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent		1	2
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits			1
25.5	Research and development contracts		9	27

99.9	Total new obligations		10	30


Identification code 013–0513–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

2001	Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment		3	10


Identification code 013–0530–4–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Budgetary resources:
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, mandatory:
1200	Appropriation			1,930

1260	Appropriations, mandatory (total)			1,930
1930	Total budgetary resources available			1,930
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year			1,930

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross			1,930
4180	Budget authority, net (total)			1,930

As part of its efforts to revitalize U.S. manufacturing, the Administration is proposing mandatory funding to complete the buildout of a National Network of Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI), consisting of 45 institutes where researchers, companies, and entrepreneurs can come together to develop new manufacturing technologies with broad applications. Each institute will have a unique technology focus. These institutes will help support an ecosystem of manufacturing activity in local areas. The Manufacturing Innovation Institutes will support manufacturing technology commercialization by allowing new manufacturing processes and technologies to progress more smoothly from basic research to implementation in manufacturing.

The NNMI Federal investment is designed to catalyze industry and non-federal co-investment in advanced manufacturing. Each institute is expected to have a plan to become self-sustaining and fully independent of NNMI Federal funds five to seven years after launch. The $1.9 billion mandatory funding proposal will support 29 institutes, building on the nine institutes already funded through 2015 and the Budget's support of seven new manufacturing institutes in the Departments of Commerce, Agriculture, Defense, and Energy.

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses, as provided for by law, of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), [$38,200,000] $49,232,000, to remain available until September 30, [2016] 2017: Provided, That, notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 1535(d), the Secretary of Commerce shall charge Federal agencies for costs incurred in spectrum management, analysis, operations, and related services, and such fees shall be retained and used as offsetting collections for costs of such spectrum services, to remain available until expended: Provided further, That the Secretary 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 NTIA, in furtherance of its assigned functions under this paragraph, and such funds received from other Government agencies shall remain available until expended. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–0550–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Domestic and international policy	6	8	15
0002	Spectrum management	7	9	8
0003	Telecommunication Sciences Research	5
0004	Broadband programs	24	17	13
0005	Wireless broadband access	1
0006	Spectrum Measurement Pilot	1
0007	Advanced Communication Research		8	13

0100	Total, direct program	44	42	49

0799	Total direct obligations	44	42	49
0801	Spectrum management	33	43	35
0802	Telecommunication sciences research	9	17	8

0899	Total reimbursable obligations	42	60	43

0900	Total new obligations	86	102	92

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	25	23
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	1

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	26	23
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1100	Appropriation	46	38	49

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	46	38	49
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700	Collected	35	41	43
1701	Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources	2

1750	Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)	37	41	43
1900	Budget authority (total)	83	79	92
1930	Total budgetary resources available	109	102	92
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	23

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	21	23	42
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	86	102	92
3020	Outlays (gross)	–82	–83	–89
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–1
3041	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired	–1

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	23	42	45
	Uncollected payments:
3060	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1	–2	–4	–4
3070	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	–2

3090	Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year	–4	–4	–4
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	19	19	38
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	19	38	41

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	83	79	92
	Outlays, gross:
4010	Outlays from new discretionary authority	67	63	73
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	15	20	16

4020	Outlays, gross (total)	82	83	89
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030	Federal sources	–34	–41	–43
4033	Non-Federal sources	–1

4040	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)	–35	–41	–43
	Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050	Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired	–2

4070	Budget authority, net (discretionary)	46	38	49
4080	Outlays, net (discretionary)	47	42	46
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	46	38	49
4190	Outlays, net (total)	47	42	46

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is the principal Executive Branch adviser on domestic and international telecommunications and Internet policy. NTIA also manages the Federal Government's use of the radio frequency spectrum and performs extensive research in telecommunication sciences. During FY 2016, NTIA will continue to evaluate options for repurposing spectrum for broadband use, in support of the President's goal of making 500 MHz of spectrum available for wireless broadband use by 2020. In support of this effort and NTIA's core mission, the 2016 Budget: (1) continues to provide spectrum assignment and analysis support to Federal agencies; (2) takes a more direct leadership role in managing the U.S. domestic and international Internet policy agenda to promote an open, unregulated Internet platform that encourages economic growth and innovation, while addressing concerns over consumer privacy and other threats to the internet; and (3) completes the administration of the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), a series of broadband grants awarded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and ensures appropriate close-out and recovery of unused funds. Additionally, NTIA will leverage the expertise and lessons gained from administering the BTOP grant program to launch BroadbandUSA, which will encourage partnerships among State, municipal, non-profit, and private sector organizations and support deployment of new community broadband systems through online and in-person technical assistance, regional workshops, and guides and tools providing proven solutions to problems in broadband planning, financing, construction, and operations.


Identification code 013–0550–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
11.1	Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent	14	15	16
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	4	4	4
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	1	1	1
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	1	1	1
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	2	3	3
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	20	17	21
31.0	Equipment	2	1	3

99.0	Direct obligations	44	42	49
99.0	Reimbursable obligations	42	60	43

99.9	Total new obligations	86	102	92


Identification code 013–0550–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	125	150	176
2001	Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment	125	155	155

For the administration of prior-year grants, recoveries and unobligated balances of funds previously appropriated are available for the administration of all open grants until their expiration. (Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2015.)


Identification code 013–0551–0–1–503		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	9
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, discretionary:
1131	Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced	–9

1160	Appropriation, discretionary (total)	–9

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	1	1	1

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	1	1	1
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	1	1	1
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	1	1	1

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
4000	Budget authority, gross	–9
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	–9

This program was terminated in FY 2011. However, the 2016 Budget proposes to continue to use grant recoveries and unobligated balances of funds previously appropriated to administer prior-year grants until their expiration.


Identification code 013–0552–0–1–503		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	1	1	1
1930	Total budgetary resources available	1	1	1
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	1	1	1

This program was discontinued in 2005, and all close-out activities were completed in FY 2012. Amounts remaining in the account relate to deobligations and recoveries.


Identification code 013–0554–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	746	338	17
3020	Outlays (gross)	–280	–321	–7
3041	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired	–128

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	338	17	10
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	746	338	17
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	338	17	10

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Discretionary:
	Outlays, gross:
4011	Outlays from discretionary balances	280	321	7
4190	Outlays, net (total)	280	321	7

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provided over $4 billion to deploy broadband and promote adoption in underserved areas. NTIA continues to provide oversight of active projects funded through these grants.


Identification code 013–5396–0–2–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Direct program activity	3

0900	Total new obligations (object class 25.3)	3

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	8,797	8,796	8,796
	Budget authority:
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800	Collected	2

1850	Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)	2
1900	Budget authority (total)	2
1930	Total budgetary resources available	8,799	8,796	8,796
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	8,796	8,796	8,796

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	32	27	2
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	3
3020	Outlays (gross)	–8	–25	–1

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	27	2	1
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	32	27	2
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	27	2	1

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross	2
	Outlays, gross:
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances	8	25	1
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120	Federal sources	–2
4190	Outlays, net (total)	6	25	1

The Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Fund, created by the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, as amended by the DTV Delay Act, received offsetting receipts from the auction of licenses to use electromagnetic spectrum formerly assigned to broadcast television service, and provided funding for several one-time programs from these receipts. Authority for all programs funded under the Act has expired.


Identification code 013–0516–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	State and Local Implementation Fund	4
0801	Reimbursable program activity		3	3

0900	Total new obligations	4	3	3

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	3	4	9
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	2

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	5	4	9
	Budget authority:
	Borrowing authority, mandatory:
1400	Borrowing authority	3

1440	Borrowing authority, mandatory (total)	3
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800	Collected		131
1825	Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt		–21
1827	Spending authority from offsetting collections substituted for borrowing authority		–102

1850	Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)		8
1900	Budget authority (total)	3	8
1930	Total budgetary resources available	8	12	9
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	4	9	6

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	117	109	46
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	4	3	3
3020	Outlays (gross)	–10	–66	–37
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–2

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	109	46	12
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	117	109	46
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	109	46	12

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross	3	8
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority		3
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances	10	63	37

4110	Outlays, gross (total)	10	66	37
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120	Federal sources		–131
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	3	–123
4190	Outlays, net (total)	10	–65	37

The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 provided $135 million in borrowing authority for grants to States and localities to plan for the build-out of a nationwide broadband network for first responders. Proceeds from spectrum auctions through the Public Safety Trust Fund will reimburse these costs in FY 2015. Activity in FY 2016 and beyond is for the administration of grants previously awarded.


Identification code 013–0516–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
11.1	Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent	1
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	1
41.0	Grants, subsidies, and contributions	2

99.0	Direct obligations	4
99.0	Reimbursable obligations		2	2
99.5	Below reporting threshold		1	1

99.9	Total new obligations	4	3	3


Identification code 013–0516–0–1–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	4	4	4


Identification code 013–4358–0–3–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	FirstNet		117	147
0002	NTIA Opt-Out		3	3

0900	Total new obligations		120	150

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1			6,278
	Budget authority:
	Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800	Collected		6,398	365

1850	Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)		6,398	365
1930	Total budgetary resources available		6,398	6,643
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year		6,278	6,493

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1			30
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts		120	150
3020	Outlays (gross)		–90	–150

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year		30	30
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year			30
3200	Obligated balance, end of year		30	30

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross		6,398	365
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority		90	119
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances			31

4110	Outlays, gross (total)		90	150
	Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
	Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120	Federal sources		–6,398	–365
4190	Outlays, net (total)		–6,308	–215

The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 created the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) to manage the construction, deployment, and operations of a nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network for use by first responders. FirstNet is an independent entity within the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration and is overseen by a 15-member Board comprised of representatives from the first responder community, Federal agencies, and the private sector. The Act also created the Network Construction Fund to receive transfers from the Public Safety Trust Fund in support of the construction and deployment of the nationwide broadband network, as well as to provide funding to states who may choose to opt out. The spending authority presented in the Budget comprises the full amount of authorized funding for the Network Construction Fund and FirstNet, which are derived from proceeds of spectrum auctions, including the AWS-3 auction. The FY 2015 obligation and outlay activity reflect Board-approved budget decisions made through December 2014, which the Board may subsequently revise. As of February 2015, the FirstNet Board had not approved FY 2016 obligation and outlay levels, so those amounts reflect preliminary projections. The estimates will be updated upon approval of requirements and associated funding amounts by the FirstNet Board.


Identification code 013–4358–0–3–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
11.1	Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent		16	31
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits		6	11
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons		3	3
23.1	Rental payments to GSA		1	2
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources		47	46
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources		32	35
26.0	Supplies and materials		1	1
31.0	Equipment		14	21

99.9	Total new obligations		120	150


Identification code 013–4358–0–3–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment		98	110

Trust Funds


Identification code 013–8233–0–7–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

0100	Balance, start of year	5	5	8,487
	Receipts:
0260	Spectrum Auction Receipts, Public Safety Trust Fund	1,221	35,000	8,250

0400	Total: Balances and collections	1,226	35,005	16,737
	Appropriations:
0500	Public Safety Trust Fund	–1,221	–30,000
0501	Public Safety Trust Fund		–137	–395
0502	Public Safety Trust Fund		395
0503	Public Safety Trust Fund		3,224

0599	Total appropriations	–1,221	–26,518	–395

0799	Balance, end of year	5	8,487	16,342


Identification code 013–8233–0–7–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Obligations by program activity:
0001	Public Safety Trust Fund (Direct)	44	6,398	365
0002	NTIA Programmatic and Oversight	3	7	6
0003	First Net Administrative		14	14
0004	NIST Public Safety Wireless Research		278	22
0005	Transportation Next Generation E-911		107	8
0006	State and Local Implementation Program		131

0900	Total new obligations	47	6,935	415

	Budgetary resources:
	Unobligated balance:
1000	Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1	102	1,792	196
1021	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations	1

1050	Unobligated balance (total)	103	1,792	196
	Budget authority:
	Appropriations, mandatory:
1201	Appropriation (special or trust fund)	1,221	30,000
1203	Appropriation (previously unavailable)		137	395
1232	Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced		–395
1234	Appropriations precluded from obligation		–3,224
1235	Capital transfer of appropriations to general fund		–20,400
1236	Appropriations applied to repay debt	–1,221	–779

1260	Appropriations, mandatory (total)		5,339	395
	Borrowing authority, mandatory:
1400	Borrowing authority	1,873
1421	Borrowing authority temporarily reduced	–137

1440	Borrowing authority, mandatory (total)	1,736
1900	Budget authority (total)	1,736	5,339	395
1930	Total budgetary resources available	1,839	7,131	591
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941	Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year	1,792	196	176

	Change in obligated balance:
	Unpaid obligations:
3000	Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1	9	29	161
3010	Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts	47	6,935	415
3020	Outlays (gross)	–26	–6,803	–418
3040	Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired	–1

3050	Unpaid obligations, end of year	29	161	158
	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100	Obligated balance, start of year	9	29	161
3200	Obligated balance, end of year	29	161	158

	Budget authority and outlays, net:
	Mandatory:
4090	Budget authority, gross	1,736	5,339	395
	Outlays, gross:
4100	Outlays from new mandatory authority		5,163	395
4101	Outlays from mandatory balances	26	1,640	23

4110	Outlays, gross (total)	26	6,803	418
4180	Budget authority, net (total)	1,736	5,339	395
4190	Outlays, net (total)	26	6,803	418

	Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5080	Outstanding debt, SOY	–39	–779
5081	Outstanding debt, EOY	–779
5082	Borrowing	–1,961
5101	Unexpired unavailable balance, SOY: Borrowing authority	11	143
5102	Unexpired unavailable balance, EOY: Borrowing authority	143

The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (the Act) authorized the repurposing of spectrum from private license holders to wireless broadband through the use of specified auctions. Proceeds from these auctions net of certain costs will be deposited in the Public Safety Trust Fund. The Act directs that up to $7 billion of these proceeds be used to support the establishment of a nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network for use by first responders and further authorizes additional transfers for planning and research activities related to emergency communications. The Act created the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to manage the building, deployment, and operations of a nationwide network and allows NTIA to borrow $2 billion prior to the auctions authorized by the Act to support the establishment of the network.

NTIA borrowed $2 billion in FY 2014 as authorized by the Act. Also in FY 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) transferred $1.2 billion in auction proceeds from the H block auction to the Public Safety Trust Fund. This amount funded partial repayment to Treasury for the borrowings made by NTIA for FirstNet start-up costs and NTIA oversight.

The Public Safety Trust Fund is expected to receive significant transfers from the FCC in FY 2015 as a result of the Advanced Wireless Services 3 (AWS-3) auction, as directed by the Act. This transfer will provide full funding for the various programs and transfers authorized by that Act such as public safety communications research at the National Institute for Standards and Technology and Next Generation E-911 at the Department of Transportation. The transfer will also provide for the repayment of still-outstanding NTIA borrowing and cover a transfer to Treasury's General Fund for deficit reduction.

The amounts presented in the budget schedules for this account for FY 2016 reflect projections of obligations and outlays for NTIA oversight and FirstNet administrative costs. Programmatic work for FirstNet network construction and grants to States authorized by Section 6302 of the Act are presented in the Network Construction Fund.

As of February 2015, the FirstNet Board had not determined final obligation and outlay estimates for FY 2016. Estimates will be updated upon approval of requirements by the FirstNet Board. This account also funds NTIA oversight of FirstNet and related responsibilities under the Act. In FY 2014, FirstNet accounted for $44 million in obligations and $24 million in outlays from the Fund, while NTIA accounted for $2 million in obligations and $2 million in outlays.


Identification code 013–8233–0–7–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

	Direct obligations:
11.1	Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent	7	4	4
12.1	Civilian personnel benefits	2	1	1
21.0	Travel and transportation of persons	1	1	3
23.1	Rental payments to GSA	2	3	1
25.1	Advisory and assistance services	15	9	2
25.2	Other services from non-Federal sources	2	2	2
25.3	Other goods and services from Federal sources	17	6,914	401
31.0	Equipment	1	1	1

99.9	Total new obligations	47	6,935	415


Identification code 013–8233–0–7–376		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

1001	Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment	59	46	52


		2014 actual	2015 est.	2016 est.

Offsetting receipts from the public:
013–322000	All Other General Fund Proprietary Receipts Including Budget Clearing Accounts	15
013–271730	Fisheries Finance, Downward Reestimates of Subsidies	7	12
013–271710	Fisheries Finance, Negative Subsidies	4	6	6
General Fund Offsetting receipts from the public		26	18	6


Intragovernmental payments:
013–388500	Undistributed Intragovernmental Payments and Receivables from Cancelled Accounts	2

General Fund Intragovernmental payments		2

(b)(1) To the extent practicable, with respect to authorized purchases of promotional items, funds made available by this Act shall be used to purchase items that are manufactured, produced, or assembled in the United States, its territories or possessions.

(2) The term "promotional items" has the meaning given the term in OMB Circular A-87, Attachment B, Item (1)(f)(3).

(b) The report described in subsection (a) shall be submitted within 30 days of the end of each quarter.

(c) If a department or agency is unable to fulfill any aspect of a reporting requirement described in subsection (a) due to a limitation of a current accounting system, the department or agency shall fulfill such aspect to the maximum extent practicable under such accounting system and shall identify and describe in each quarterly report the extent to which such aspect is not fulfilled.]

(b) Within 60 days after the date on which an audit described in subsection (a) by an Inspector General is completed, the Secretary, Attorney General, Administrator, Director, or President, as appropriate, shall make the results of the audit available to the public on the Internet website maintained by the Department, Administration, Foundation, or Corporation, respectively. The results shall be made available in redacted form to exclude—

(2) sensitive personal information for any individual, the public access to which could be used to commit identity theft or for other inappropriate or unlawful purposes.

(c) Any person awarded a grant or contract funded by amounts appropriated by this Act shall submit a statement to the Secretary of Commerce, the Attorney General, the Administrator, Director, or President, as appropriate, certifying that no funds derived from the grant or contract will be made available through a subcontract or in any other manner to another person who has a financial interest in the person awarded the grant or contract.

(d) The provisions of the preceding subsections of this section shall take effect 30 days after the date on which the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Government Ethics, determines that a uniform set of rules and requirements, substantially similar to the requirements in such subsections, consistently apply under the executive branch ethics program to all Federal departments, agencies, and entities.]

(1) reviewed the supply chain risk for the information systems against criteria developed by NIST to inform acquisition decisions for high-impact and moderate-impact information systems within the Federal Government;

(2) reviewed the supply chain risk from the presumptive awardee against available and relevant threat information provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other appropriate agencies; and

(3) in consultation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation or other appropriate Federal entity, conducted an assessment of any risk of cyber-espionage or sabotage associated with the acquisition of such system, including any risk associated with such system being produced, manufactured, or assembled by one or more entities identified by the United States Government as posing a cyber threat, including but not limited to, those that may be owned, directed, or subsidized by the People's Republic of China.

(b) None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this Act may be used to acquire a high-impact or moderate-impact information system reviewed and assessed under subsection (a) unless the head of the assessing entity described in subsection (a) has—

(1) developed, in consultation with NIST and supply chain risk management experts, a mitigation strategy for any identified risks;

(2) determined that the acquisition of such system is in the national interest of the United States; and

(3) reported that determination to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate.]

(1) does not exempt an exporter from filing any Shipper's Export Declaration or notification letter required by law, or from being otherwise eligible under the laws of the United States to possess, ship, transport, or export the articles enumerated in subsection (a); and

(A) fully automatic firearms and components and parts for such firearms, other than for end use by the Federal Government, or a Provincial or Municipal Government of Canada;

(B) barrels, cylinders, receivers (frames) or complete breech mechanisms for any firearm listed in Category I, other than for end use by the Federal Government, or a Provincial or Municipal Government of Canada; or

(c) In accordance with this section, the District Directors of Customs and postmasters shall permit the permanent or temporary export without a license of any unclassified articles specified in subsection (a) to Canada for end use in Canada or return to the United States, or temporary import of Canadian-origin items from Canada for end use in the United States or return to Canada for a Canadian citizen.

(d) The President may require export licenses under this section on a temporary basis if the President determines, upon publication first in the Federal Register, that the Government of Canada has implemented or maintained inadequate import controls for the articles specified in subsection (a), such that a significant diversion of such articles has and continues to take place for use in international terrorism or in the escalation of a conflict in another nation. The President shall terminate the requirements of a license when reasons for the temporary requirements have ceased.]

(1) paragraph 2 of article 16.7 of the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement;

(2) paragraph 4 of article 17.9 of the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement; or

(3) paragraph 4 of article 15.9 of the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement.]

(2) "Economic Development Administration, Economic Development Assistance Programs", $5,000,000.

(b) Of the unobligated balances available to the Department of Justice, the following funds are hereby rescinded, not later than September 30, 2015, from the following accounts in the specified amounts—

(5) "Legal Activities, Salaries and Expenses, General Legal Activities", $10,000,000;

(9) "Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Salaries and Expenses", $3,200,000;

(10) "State and Local Law Enforcement Activities, Office on Violence Against Women, Violence Against Women Prevention and Prosecution Programs", $16,000,000;

(11) "State and Local Law Enforcement Activities, Office of Justice Programs", $82,500,000; and

(12) "State and Local Law Enforcement Activities, Community Oriented Policing Services", $40,000,000.

(c) The Departments of Commerce and Justice shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report no later than September 1, 2015, specifying the amount of each rescission made pursuant to subsections (a) and (b).]

(1) to enforce vigorously its trade laws, including antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard laws;

(A) lessen the effectiveness of domestic and international disciplines on unfair trade, especially dumping and subsidies; or

(B) lessen the effectiveness of domestic and international safeguard provisions, in order to ensure that United States workers, agricultural producers, and firms can compete fully on fair terms and enjoy the benefits of reciprocal trade concessions; and

(3) to address and remedy market distortions that lead to dumping and subsidization, including overcapacity, cartelization, and market-access barriers.]

(1) is not a United States citizen or a member of the Armed Forces of the United States; and

(2) is or was held on or after June 24, 2009, at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by the Department of Defense.]

(b) The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to any modification of facilities at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

(c) An individual described in this subsection is any individual who, as of June 24, 2009, is located at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and who—

(1) is not a citizen of the United States or a member of the Armed Forces of the United States; and

(A) in the custody or under the effective control of the Department of Defense; or

(B) otherwise under detention at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.]

(1) Details on future action the department, agency, or instrumentality will take to resolve undisbursed balances in expired grant accounts.

(2) The method that the department, agency, or instrumentality uses to track undisbursed balances in expired grant accounts.

(3) Identification of undisbursed balances in expired grant accounts that may be returned to the Treasury of the United States.

(4) In the preceding 3 fiscal years, details on the total number of expired grant accounts with undisbursed balances (on the first day of each fiscal year) for the department, agency, or instrumentality and the total finances that have not been obligated to a specific project remaining in the accounts.]

(b) None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to effectuate the hosting of official Chinese visitors at facilities belonging to or utilized by NASA.

(1) pose no risk of resulting in the transfer of technology, data, or other information with national security or economic security implications to China or a Chinese-owned company; and

(2) will not involve knowing interactions with officials who have been determined by the United States to have direct involvement with violations of human rights.

(d) Any certification made under subsection (c) shall be submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate no later than 30 days prior to the activity in question and shall include a description of the purpose of the activity, its agenda, its major participants, and its location and timing.]

(1) all other requirements of law with respect to the proposed importation are met; and

(2) no application for the importation of such model of shotgun, in the same configuration, had been denied by the Attorney General prior to January 1, 2011, on the basis that the shotgun was not particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes.]

(b) Nothing in subsection (a) shall limit the use of funds necessary for any Federal, State, tribal, or local law enforcement agency or any other entity carrying out criminal [investigations] investigation, prosecution, defense, [or] adjudication, research and development, training and technical assistance, or search and identification activities, or providing services or assistance to victims of crime.

(b) Termination.—During the period beginning on January 1, 2015, and ending on December 31, 2015, section 285 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271 note), as in effect on December 31, 2014, shall apply, except that in applying and administering that section, subsection (b) of that section shall be applied and administered as if paragraph (1) read as follows:

(A) In general—Except as provided in subparagraph (B), assistance may not be provided under chapter 3 after December 31, 2015.

(B) Exception—Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), any assistance approved under chapter 3 on or before December 31, 2015, may be provided—

(i) to the extent funds are available pursuant to such chapter for such purpose; and

(a) This section applies to the statistical-related grant and contracting activities of the—

(2) National Institute of Justice and Bureau of Justice Statistics in the Department of Justice.

(b) Amounts made available under this Act which are either appropriated, allocated, advanced on a reimbursable basis, or transferred to the functions and organizations identified in subsection (a) for research, evaluation, or statistical purposes shall be available for obligation through September 30, 2020, notwithstanding any cancellation of funds included in this Act. When an office referenced in subsection (a) receives research and evaluation funding from multiple appropriations, such offices may use a single Treasury account for such activities, with funding advanced on a reimbursable basis.

(c) Amounts referenced in subsection (b) that are unexpended at the time of completion of a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement may be deobligated and shall immediately become available and may be reobligated in that fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year for the research, evaluation, or statistical purposes for which the amounts are made available to that account.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Departmental Management

Federal Funds

Salaries and Expenses

Office of Inspector General

renovation and modernization

Working Capital Fund

Franchise Fund

Trust Funds

Gifts and Bequests

Economic Development Administration

Federal Funds

Salaries and Expenses

Economic development assistance programs

Economic Development Assistance Programs Financing Account

Economic Development Revolving Fund Liquidating Account

Bureau of the Census

Federal Funds

[Salaries and Expenses] Current Surveys and Programs

Periodic Censuses and Programs

Census Working Capital Fund

Economics and Statistics Administration

Federal Funds

Salaries and Expenses

International Trade Administration

Federal Funds

Operations and Administration

Grants to Manufacturers of Worsted Wool Fabrics

Bureau of Industry and Security

Federal Funds

Operations and Administration

Minority Business Development Agency

Federal Funds

Minority Business Development

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Federal Funds

Operations, research, and facilities

(including transfer of funds)

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Science, Observation, Monitoring, and Technology

Procurement, acquisition and construction

Limited Access System Administration Fund

Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery

Sanctuaries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund

Medicare-eligible Retiree Health Fund Contribution, NOAA

Fisheries Enforcement Asset Forfeiture Fund

Promote and Develop Fishery Products and Research Pertaining to American Fisheries

Fishermen's Contingency Fund

Fisheries Disaster Assistance

North Pacific Fishery Observer Fund

Environmental Improvement and Restoration Fund

Coastal Zone Management Fund

Damage Assessment and Restoration Revolving Fund

Fisheries finance program account

Fisheries Finance Direct Loan Financing Account

Fisheries Finance Guaranteed Loan Financing Account

Federal Ship Financing Fund Fishing Vessels Liquidating Account

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Federal Funds

Salaries and expenses

(including transfers of funds)

Patent and Trademark Fee Reserve Fund

National Technical Information Service

Federal Funds

NTIS Revolving Fund

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Federal Funds

Scientific and technical research and services

Industrial technology services

Construction of Research Facilities

Working Capital Fund

Wireless Innovation (WIN) Fund

National Network for Manufacturing Innovation

National Network for Manufacturing Innovation

(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Federal Funds

Salaries and Expenses

Public Telecommunications Facilities, Planning and Construction

Information Infrastructure Grants

Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, Recovery Act