[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Pages 11484-11518]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  A BILL TO MAKE MISCELLANEOUS AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO VARIOUS TRADE 
                      LAWS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

                                 ______
                                 

                         ROTH AMENDMENT NO. 481

  Ms. SNOWE (for Mr. Roth) proposed an amendment to the bill (H.R. 435) 
to make miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade laws, and 
for other purposes; as follows:

       Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the 
     following:

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

       (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the 
     ``Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 
     1999''.
       (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act 
     is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title.

                TITLE I--MISCELLANEOUS TRADE CORRECTIONS

Sec. 1001. Clerical amendments.
Sec. 1002. Obsolete references to GATT.
Sec. 1003. Tariff classification of 13-inch televisions.

   TITLE II--TEMPORARY DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND REDUCTIONS; OTHER TRADE 
                               PROVISIONS

         Subtitle A--Temporary Duty Suspensions and Reductions

                          Chapter 1--Reference

Sec. 2001. Reference.

               Chapter 2--Duty Suspensions and Reductions

Sec. 2101. Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone.
Sec. 2102. Racemic dl-menthol.
Sec. 2103. 2,4-Dichloro-5-hydrazinophenol monohydrochloride.
Sec. 2104. ACM.
Sec. 2105. Certain snowboard boots.
Sec. 2106. Ethofumesate singularly or in mixture with application 
              adjuvants.
Sec. 2107. 3-Methoxycarbonylaminophenyl-3'-methylcarbanilate 
              (phenmedipham).
Sec. 2108. 3-Ethoxycarbonylaminophenyl-N-phenylcarbamate (desmedipham).
Sec. 2109. 2-Amino-4-(4-aminobenzoylamino)benzenesulfonic acid, sodium 
              salt.
Sec. 2110. 5-Amino-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2,3-xylenesulfonamide.
Sec. 2111. 3-Amino-2'-(sulfatoethylsulfonyl) ethyl benzamide.
Sec. 2112. 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monopotassium salt.
Sec. 2113. 2-Amino-5-nitrothiazole.
Sec. 2114. 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 2115. 6-Amino-1,3-naphthalenedisulfonic acid.
Sec. 2116. 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt.
Sec. 2117. 2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 2118. 6-Amino-1,3-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt.
Sec. 2119. 2-Amino-p-cresol.
Sec. 2120. 6-Bromo-2,4-dinitroaniline.
Sec. 2121. 7-Acetylamino-4-hydroxy-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 
              monosodium salt.
Sec. 2122. Tannic acid.
Sec. 2123. 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt.
Sec. 2124. 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monoammonium salt.
Sec. 2125. 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 2126. 3-(4,5-Dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-pyrazol-1-
              yl)benzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 2127. 4-Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid.
Sec. 2128. 4-Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 
              monosodium salt.
Sec. 2129. Pigment Yellow 154.
Sec. 2130. Pigment Yellow 175.
Sec. 2131. Pigment Red 187.
Sec. 2132. 2,6-Dimethyl-m-dioxan-4-ol acetate.
Sec. 2133. b-Bromo-b-nitrostyrene.
Sec. 2134. Textile machinery.
Sec. 2135. Deltamethrin.
Sec. 2136. Diclofop-methyl.
Sec. 2137. Resmethrin.
Sec. 2138. N-phenyl-N'-1,2,3-thiadiazol-5-ylurea.
Sec. 2139. (1R,3S)3[(1'RS)(1',2',2',2',-Tetrabromoethyl)]-2,2-
              dimethylcyclopro-panecarboxylic acid, (S)-a-cyano-3-
              phenoxybenzyl ester.
Sec. 2140. Pigment Red 177.
Sec. 2141. Textile printing machinery.
Sec. 2142. Substrates of synthetic quartz or synthetic fused silica.
Sec. 2143. 2-Methyl-4,6-bis[(octylthio)methyl]phenol.
Sec. 2144. 2-Methyl-4,6-bis[(octylthio)methyl]phenol; epoxidized 
              triglyceride.
Sec. 2145. 4-[[4,6-Bis(octylthio)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2,6-
              bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol.
Sec. 2146. (2-Benzothiazolylthio)butanedioic acid.
Sec. 2147. Calcium bis[monoethyl(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl) 
              phosphonate].
Sec. 2148. 4-Methyl-g-oxo-benzenebutanoic acid compounded with 4-
              ethylmorpholine (2:1).
Sec. 2149. Weaving machines.
Sec. 2150. Certain weaving machines.
Sec. 2151. DEMT.
Sec. 2152. Benzenepropanal, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-alpha-methyl-.
Sec. 2153. 2H-3,1-Benzoxazin-2-one, 6-chloro-4-(cyclopropylethynyl)-
              1,4-dihydro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-.
Sec. 2154. Tebufenozide.
Sec. 2155. Halofenozide.

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Sec. 2156. Certain organic pigments and dyes.
Sec. 2157. 4-Hexylresorcinol.
Sec. 2158. Certain sensitizing dyes.
Sec. 2159. Skating boots for use in the manufacture of in-line roller 
              skates.
Sec. 2160. Dibutylnaphthalenesulfonic acid, sodium salt.
Sec. 2161. O-(6-Chloro-3-phenyl-4-pyridazinyl)-S-octylcarbonothioate.
Sec. 2162. 4-Cyclopropyl-6-methyl-2-phenylaminopyrimidine.
Sec. 2163. O,O-Dimethyl-S-[5-methoxy-2-oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3(2H)-yl-
              methyl]-dithiophosphate.
Sec. 2164. Ethyl [2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethyl]carbamate.
Sec. 2165. [(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]/[(2R,4R)/(2S,4S)]-1-[2-[4-(4-
              chlorophenoxy)-2-chlorophenyl]-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-
              ylmethyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole.
Sec. 2166. 2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dinitrobenzotrifluoride.
Sec. 2167. 2-Chloro-N-[2,6-dinitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-ethyl-
              6-fluorobenzenemethanamine.
Sec. 2168. Chloroacetone.
Sec. 2169. Acetic acid, [(5-chloro-8-quinolinyl)oxy]-, 1-methylhexyl 
              ester.
Sec. 2170. Propanoic acid, 2-[4-[(5-chloro-3-fluoro-2-
              pyridinyl)oxy]phenoxy]-, 2-propynyl ester.
Sec. 2171. Mucochloric acid.
Sec. 2172. Certain rocket engines.
Sec. 2173. Pigment Red 144.
Sec. 2174. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-Amino-4,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1H-
              pyrimido[5,4-b] [1,4]thiazin-6-yl)ethyl]-2-
              thienyl]carbonyl]-l-glutamic acid, diethyl ester.
Sec. 2175. 4-Chloropyridine hydrochloride.
Sec. 2176. 4-Phenoxypyridine.
Sec. 2177. (3S)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-thiomorpholine carboxylic acid.
Sec. 2178. 2-Amino-5-bromo-6-methyl-4-(1H)-quinazolinone.
Sec. 2179. 2-Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-pyridinylthio)-4(1H)-quinazolinone.
Sec. 2180. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-amino-4,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1H-
              pyrimido[5,4-b][1,4]thiazin-6-yl)ethyl]-2-
              thienyl]carbonyl]-l-glutamic acid.
Sec. 2181. 2-Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-pyridinylthio)-4-(1H)-quinazolinone 
              dihydrochloride.
Sec. 2182. 3-(Acetyloxy)-2-methylbenzoic acid.
Sec. 2183. [R-(R*,R*)]-1,2,3,4-butanetetrol-1,4-dimethanesulfonate.
Sec. 2184. 9-[2-[[Bis[(pivaloyloxy)- methoxy]phosphinyl]methoxy] 
              ethyl]adenine (also known as Adefovir Dipivoxil).
Sec. 2185. 9-[2-(R)-[[Bis[(isopropoxycarbonyl)oxy-methoxy]-
              phosphinoyl]methoxy]-propyl]adenine fumarate (1:1).
Sec. 2186. (R)-9-(2-Phosphonomethoxypropyl)adenine.
Sec. 2187. (R)-1,3-Dioxolan-2-one, 4-methyl-.
Sec. 2188. 9-(2-Hydroxyethyl)adenine.
Sec. 2189. (R)-9H-Purine-9-ethanol, 6-amino-a-methyl-.
Sec. 2190. Chloromethyl-2-propyl carbonate.
Sec. 2191. (R)-1,2-Propanediol, 3-chloro-.
Sec. 2192. Oxirane, (S)-((triphenylmethoxy)methyl)-.
Sec. 2193. Chloromethyl pivalate.
Sec. 2194. Diethyl (((p - toluenesulfonyl)oxy) - methyl) phosphonate.
Sec. 2195. Beta hydroxyalkylamide.
Sec. 2196. Grilamid tr90.
Sec. 2197. IN-W4280.
Sec. 2198. KL540.
Sec. 2199. Methyl thioglycolate.
Sec. 2200. DPX-E6758.
Sec. 2201. Ethylene, tetrafluoro copolymer with ethylene (ETFE).
Sec. 2202. 3-Mercapto-D-valine.
Sec. 2203. p-Ethylphenol.
Sec. 2204. Pantera.
Sec. 2205. p-Nitrobenzoic acid.
Sec. 2206. p-Toluenesulfonamide.
Sec. 2207. Polymers of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and 
              vinylidene fluoride.
Sec. 2208. Methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2- trifluoroethoxy)-
              1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl]-3-
              methylbenzoate (triflusulfuron methyl).
Sec. 2209. Certain manufacturing equipment.
Sec. 2210. Textured rolled glass sheets.
Sec. 2211. Certain HIV drug substances.
Sec. 2212. Rimsulfuron.
Sec. 2213. Carbamic acid (V-9069).
Sec. 2214. DPX-E9260.
Sec. 2215. Ziram.
Sec. 2216. Ferroboron.
Sec. 2217. Acetic acid, [[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-[(tetrahydro-3-oxo-1H,3H-
              [1,3,4] thiadiazolo[3,4-a]pyridazin-1-
              ylidene)amino]phenyl]- thio]-, methyl ester.
Sec. 2218. Pentyl[2-chloro-5-(cyclohex-1-ene-1,2-dicarboximido)-4-
              fluorophenoxy]acetate.
Sec. 2219. Bentazon (3-isopropyl)-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one-
              2,2-dioxide).
Sec. 2220. Certain high-performance loudspeakers not mounted in their 
              enclosures.
Sec. 2221. Parts for use in the manufacture of certain high-performance 
              loudspeakers.
Sec. 2222. 5-tert-Butyl-isophthalic acid.
Sec. 2223. Certain polymer.
Sec. 2224. 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-ethyl-2, 5-dihydro-5-oxo-4-pyridazine 
              carboxylic acid, potassium salt.
Sec. 2225. Pigment Red 185.
Sec. 2226. Pigment Red 208.
Sec. 2227. Pigment Yellow 95.
Sec. 2228. Pigment Yellow 93.

                       Chapter 3--Effective Date

Sec. 2301. Effective date.

                      Subtitle B--Trade Provisions

Sec. 2401. Extension of United States insular possession program.
Sec. 2402. Tariff treatment for certain components of scientific 
              instruments and apparatus.
Sec. 2403. Liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries.
Sec. 2404. Drawback and refund on packaging material.
Sec. 2405. Inclusion of commercial importation data from foreign-trade 
              zones under the National Customs Automation Program.
Sec. 2406. Large yachts imported for sale at United States boat shows.
Sec. 2407. Review of protests against decisions of Customs Service.
Sec. 2408. Entries of NAFTA-origin goods.
Sec. 2409. Treatment of international travel merchandise held at 
              customs-approved storage rooms.
Sec. 2410. Exception to 5-year reviews of countervailing duty or 
              antidumping duty orders.
Sec. 2411. Water resistant wool trousers.
Sec. 2412. Reimportation of certain goods.
Sec. 2413. Treatment of personal effects of participants in certain 
              world athletic events.
Sec. 2414. Reliquidation of certain entries of thermal transfer 
              multifunction machines.
Sec. 2415. Reliquidation of certain drawback entries and refund of 
              drawback payments.
Sec. 2416. Clarification of additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 91 of the 
              Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
Sec. 2417. Duty-free sales enterprises.
Sec. 2418. Customs user fees.
Sec. 2419. Duty drawback for methyl tertiary-butyl ether (``MTBE'').
Sec. 2420. Substitution of finished petroleum derivatives.
Sec. 2421. Duty on certain importations of mueslix cereals.
Sec. 2422. Expansion of Foreign Trade Zone No. 143.
Sec. 2423. Marking of certain silk products and containers.
Sec. 2424. Extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade 
              relations treatment) to the products of Mongolia.
Sec. 2425. Enhanced cargo inspection pilot program.
Sec. 2426. Payment of education costs of dependents of certain Customs 
              Service personnel.

         TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986

Sec. 3001. Property subject to a liability treated in same manner as 
              assumption of liability.

                TITLE I--MISCELLANEOUS TRADE CORRECTIONS

     SEC. 1001. CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.

       (a) Trade Act of 1974.--(1) Section 233(a) of the Trade Act 
     of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2293(a)) is amended--
       (A) by aligning the text of paragraph (2) that precedes 
     subparagraph (A) with the text of paragraph (1); and
       (B) by aligning the text of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of 
     paragraph (2) with the text of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of 
     paragraph (3).
       (2) Section 141(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2171(b)) is amended--
       (A) in paragraph (3) by striking ``Limitation on 
     appointments.--''; and
       (B) by aligning the text of paragraph (3) with the text of 
     paragraph (2).
       (3) The item relating to section 410 in the table of 
     contents for the Trade Act of 1974 is repealed.
       (4) Section 411 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2441), 
     and the item relating to section 411 in the table of contents 
     for that Act, are repealed.
       (5) Section 154(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2194(b)) is amended by striking ``For purposes of'' and all 
     that follows through ``90-day period'' and inserting ``For 
     purposes of sections 203(c) and 407(c)(2), the 90-day 
     period''.
       (6) Section 406(e)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2436(e)(2)) is amended by moving subparagraphs (B) and (C) 2 
     ems to the left.
       (7) Section 503(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
     U.S.C. 2463(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended

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     by striking subclause (II) and inserting the following:

       ``(II) the direct costs of processing operations performed 
     in such beneficiary developing country or such member 
     countries,

     is not less than 35 percent of the appraised value of such 
     article at the time it is entered.''.
       (8) Section 802(b)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
     U.S.C. 2492(b)(1)(A)) is amended--
       (A) by striking ``481(e)'' and inserting ``489''; and
       (B) by inserting ``(22 U.S.C. 2291h)'' after ``1961''.
       (9) Section 804 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2494) 
     is amended by striking ``481(e)(1) of the Foreign Assistance 
     Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291(e)(1))'' and inserting ``489 of 
     the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291h)''.
       (10) Section 805(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2495(2)) is amended by striking ``and'' after the semicolon.
       (11) The table of contents for the Trade Act of 1974 is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:

  ``TITLE VIII--TARIFF TREATMENT OF PRODUCTS OF, AND OTHER SANCTIONS 
 AGAINST, UNCOOPERATIVE MAJOR DRUG PRODUCING OR DRUG-TRANSIT COUNTRIES

``Sec. 801. Short title.
``Sec. 802. Tariff treatment of products of uncooperative major drug 
              producing or drug-transit countries.
``Sec. 803. Sugar quota.
``Sec. 804. Progress reports.
``Sec. 805. Definitions.''.

       (b) Other Trade Laws.--(1) Section 13031 of the 
     Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 
     U.S.C. 58c) is amended--
       (A) in subsection (e) by aligning the text of paragraph (1) 
     with the text of paragraph (2); and
       (B) in subsection (f)(3)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``subsection (a)(1) 
     through (a)(8)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1) through (8) 
     of subsection (a)''; and
       (ii) in subparagraph (C)(ii)(I) by striking ``paragraph 
     (A)(i)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (A)(i)''.
       (2) Section 3(a) of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly 
     referred to as the ``Foreign Trade Zones Act'') (19 U.S.C. 
     81c(a)) is amended by striking the second period at the end 
     of the last sentence.
       (3) Section 9 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly 
     referred to as the ``Foreign Trade Zones Act'') (19 U.S.C. 
     81i) is amended by striking ``Post Office Department, the 
     Public Health Service, the Bureau of Immigration'' and 
     inserting ``United States Postal Service, the Public Health 
     Service, the Immigration and Naturalization Service''.
       (4) The table of contents for the Trade Agreements Act of 
     1979 is amended--
       (A) in the item relating to section 411 by striking 
     ``Special Representative'' and inserting ``Trade 
     Representative''; and
       (B) by inserting after the items relating to subtitle D of 
     title IV the following:

  ``Subtitle E--Standards and Measures Under the North American Free 
                            Trade Agreement

            ``Chapter 1--Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures

``Sec. 461. General.
``Sec. 462. Inquiry point.
``Sec. 463. Chapter definitions.

                ``Chapter 2--Standards-related Measures

``Sec. 471. General.
``Sec. 472. Inquiry point.
``Sec. 473. Chapter definitions.

                   ``Chapter 3--Subtitle Definitions

``Sec. 481. Definitions.

        ``Subtitle F--International Standard-Setting Activities

``Sec. 491. Notice of United States participation in international 
              standard-setting activities.
``Sec. 492. Equivalence determinations.
``Sec. 493. Definitions.''.

       (5)(A) Section 3(a)(9) of the Miscellaneous Trade and 
     Technical Corrections Act of 1996 is amended by striking 
     ``631(a)'' and ``1631(a)'' and inserting ``631'' and 
     ``1631'', respectively.
       (B) Section 50(c)(2) of such Act is amended by striking 
     ``applied to entry'' and inserting ``applied to such entry''.
       (6) Section 8 of the Act of August 5, 1935 (19 U.S.C. 1708) 
     is repealed.
       (7) Section 584(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
     1584(a)) is amended--
       (A) in the last sentence of paragraph (2), by striking 
     ``102(17) and 102(15), respectively, of the Controlled 
     Substances Act'' and inserting ``102(18) and 102(16), 
     respectively, of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 
     802(18) and 802(16))''; and
       (B) in paragraph (3)--
       (i) by striking ``or which consists of any spirits,'' and 
     all that follows through ``be not shown,''; and
       (ii) by striking ``, and, if any manifested merchandise'' 
     and all that follows through the end and inserting a period.
       (8) Section 621(4)(A) of the North American Free Trade 
     Agreement Implementation Act, as amended by section 21(d)(12) 
     of the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Amendments Act of 
     1996, is amended by striking ``disclosure within 30 days'' 
     and inserting ``disclosure, or within 30 days''.
       (9) Section 558(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
     1558(b)) is amended by striking ``(c)'' each place it appears 
     and inserting ``(h)''.
       (10) Section 441 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1441) 
     is amended by striking paragraph (6).
       (11) General note 3(a)(ii) to the Harmonized Tariff 
     Schedule of the United States is amended by striking 
     ``general most-favored-nation (MFN)'' and by inserting in 
     lieu thereof ``general or normal trade relations (NTR)''.

     SEC. 1002. OBSOLETE REFERENCES TO GATT.

       (a) Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act 
     of 1990.--(1) Section 488(b) of the Forest Resources 
     Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 
     620(b)) is amended--
       (A) in paragraph (3) by striking ``General Agreement on 
     Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``GATT 1994 (as defined in 
     section 2(1)(B) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)'' ; and
       (B) in paragraph (5) by striking ``General Agreement on 
     Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``WTO Agreement and the 
     multilateral trade agreements (as such terms are defined in 
     paragraphs (9) and (4), respectively, of section 2 of the 
     Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''.
       (2) Section 491(g) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 620c(g)) is 
     amended by striking ``Contracting Parties to the General 
     Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``Dispute 
     Settlement Body of the World Trade Organization (as the term 
     `World Trade Organization' is defined in section 2(8) of the 
     Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''.
       (b) International Financial Institutions Act.--Section 
     1403(b) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 
     U.S.C. 262n-2(b)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)(A) by striking ``General Agreement on 
     Tariffs and Trade or Article 10'' and all that follows 
     through ``Trade'' and inserting ``GATT 1994 as defined in 
     section 2(1)(B) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, or 
     Article 3.1(a) of the Agreement on Subsidies and 
     Countervailing Measures referred to in section 101(d)(12) of 
     that Act''; and
       (2) in paragraph (2)(B) by striking ``Article 6'' and all 
     that follows through ``Trade'' and inserting ``Article 15 of 
     the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures 
     referred to in subparagraph (A)''.
       (c) Bretton Woods Agreements Act.--Section 49(a)(3) of the 
     Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286gg(a)(3)) is 
     amended by striking ``GATT Secretariat'' and inserting 
     ``Secretariat of the World Trade Organization (as the term 
     `World Trade Organization' is defined in section 2(8) of the 
     Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''.
       (d) Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967.--Section 8(a)(4) of 
     the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 (22 U.S.C. 1978(a)(4)) 
     is amended by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and 
     Trade'' and inserting ``World Trade Organization (as defined 
     in section 2(8) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act) or the 
     multilateral trade agreements (as defined in section 2(4) of 
     that Act)''.
       (e) United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992.--Section 
     102(3) of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (22 
     U.S.C. 5712(3)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``contracting party to the General 
     Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``WTO member 
     country (as defined in section 2(10) of the Uruguay Round 
     Agreements Act)''; and
       (2) by striking ``latter organization'' and inserting 
     ``World Trade Organization (as defined in section 2(8) of 
     that Act)''.
       (f) NOAA Fleet Modernization Act.--Section 607(b)(8) of the 
     NOAA Fleet Modernization Act (33 U.S.C. 891e(b)(8)) is 
     amended by striking ``Agreement on Interpretation'' and all 
     that follows through ``trade negotiations'' and inserting 
     ``Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures referred 
     to in section 101(d)(12) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, 
     or any other export subsidy prohibited by that agreement''.
       (g) Energy Policy Act of 1992.--(1) Section 1011(b) of the 
     Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 2296b(b)) is amended--
       (A) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' 
     and inserting ``multilateral trade agreements (as defined in 
     section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''; and
       (B) by striking ``United States-Canada Free Trade 
     Agreement'' and inserting ``North American Free Trade 
     Agreement''.
       (2) Section 1017(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2296b-6(c)) is 
     amended--
       (A) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' 
     and inserting ``multilateral trade agreements (as defined in 
     section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''; and
       (B) by striking ``United States-Canada Free Trade 
     Agreement'' and inserting ``North American Free Trade 
     Agreement''.
       (h) Energy Policy Conservation Act.--Section 400AA(a)(3) of 
     the Energy Policy Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6374(a)(3)) is 
     amended in subparagraphs (F) and (G) by striking ``General 
     Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``multilateral trade agreements as defined in 
     section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act''.

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       (i) Title 49, United States Code.--Section 50103 of title 
     49, United States Code, is amended in subsections (c)(2) and 
     (e)(2) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' 
     and inserting ``multilateral trade agreements (as defined in 
     section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''.

     SEC. 1003. TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF 13-INCH TELEVISIONS.

       (a) In General.--Each of the following subheadings of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by 
     striking ``33.02 cm'' in the article description and 
     inserting ``34.29 cm'':
       (1) Subheading 8528.12.12.
       (2) Subheading 8528.12.20.
       (3) Subheading 8528.12.62.
       (4) Subheading 8528.12.68.
       (5) Subheading 8528.12.76.
       (6) Subheading 8528.12.84.
       (7) Subheading 8528.21.16.
       (8) Subheading 8528.21.24.
       (9) Subheading 8528.21.55.
       (10) Subheading 8528.21.65.
       (11) Subheading 8528.21.75.
       (12) Subheading 8528.21.85.
       (13) Subheading 8528.30.62.
       (14) Subheading 8528.30.66.
       (15) Subheading 8540.11.24.
       (16) Subheading 8540.11.44.
       (b) Effective Date.--
       (1) In general.--The amendments made by this section apply 
     to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for 
     consumption, on or after the date that is 15 days after the 
     date of enactment of this Act.
       (2) Retroactive application.--Notwithstanding section 514 
     of the Tariff Act of 1930 or any other provision of law, upon 
     proper request filed with the Customs Service not later than 
     180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, any entry, 
     or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, of an article 
     described in a subheading listed in paragraphs (1) through 
     (16) of subsection (a)--
       (A) that was made on or after January 1, 1995, and before 
     the date that is 15 days after the date of enactment of this 
     Act;
       (B) with respect to which there would have been no duty or 
     a lesser duty if the amendments made by subsection (a) 
     applied to such entry; and
       (C) that is--
       (i) unliquidated;
       (ii) under protest; or
       (iii) otherwise not final,

     shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such amendment 
     applied to such entry.

      TITLE II--TEMPORARY DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND REDUCTIONS; OTHER 
                            TRADE PROVISIONS

         Subtitle A--Temporary Duty Suspensions and Reductions

                          CHAPTER 1--REFERENCE

     SEC. 2001. REFERENCE.

       Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this 
     subtitle an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an 
     amendment to, or repeal of, a chapter, subchapter, note, 
     additional U.S. note, heading, subheading, or other 
     provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a 
     chapter, subchapter, note, additional U.S. note, heading, 
     subheading, or other provision of the Harmonized Tariff 
     Schedule of the United States (19 U.S.C. 3007).

               CHAPTER 2--DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND REDUCTIONS

     SEC. 2101. DIIODOMETHYL-P-TOLYLSULFONE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.90      Diiodomethyl-p-     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         tolylsulfone (CAS                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         No. 20018-09-1)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2930.90.10).

     SEC. 2102. RACEMIC DL-MENTHOL.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.06      Racemic dl-menthol  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (intermediate (E)                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         for use in
                         producing
                         menthol) (CAS No.
                         15356-70-4)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2906.11.00).

     SEC. 2103. 2,4-DICHLORO-5-HYDRAZINOPHENOL MONOHY- 
                   DROCHLORIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.28      2,4-Dichloro-5-     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         hydrazinophenol                                                    31/2001          ''.
                         monohy-
                         drochloride (CAS
                         No. 189573-21-5)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2928.00.25).

     SEC. 2104. ACM.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.95      Phosphinic acid,    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         [3-(acetyloxy)-3-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         cyanopropyl]methy
                         l-, butyl ester
                         (CAS No. 167004-
                         78-6) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2931.00.90).

     SEC. 2105. CERTAIN SNOWBOARD BOOTS.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.64.04      Snowboard boots     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         with uppers of                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         textile materials
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         6404.11.90).

     SEC. 2106. ETHOFUMESATE SINGULARLY OR IN MIXTURE WITH 
                   APPLICATION ADJUVANTS.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:



``      9902.31.12      2-Ethoxy-2,3-       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         dihydro-3,3-                                                       31/2001          ''.
                         dimethyl-5-
                         benzofuranyl-
                         methanesulfonate
                         (ethofumesate)
                         singularly or in
                         mixture with
                         application
                         adjuvants (CAS
                         No. 26225-79-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2932.99.08 or
                         3808.30.15).

     SEC. 2107. 3-METHOXYCARBONYLAMINOPHENYL-3'-METHYL-CARBANILATE 
                   (PHENMEDIPHAM).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


[[Page 11488]]



``      9902.31.13      3-                  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Methoxycarbonylam                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         ino-  phenyl-3-
                         methylcarbanilate
                         (phenmedipham)
                         (CAS No. 13684-63-
                         4) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2924.29.47).

     SEC. 2108. 3-ETHOXYCARBONYLAMINOPHENYL-N-PHENYL-CARBAMATE 
                   (DESMEDIPHAM).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:



``      9902.31.14      3-                  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Ethoxycarbonylami                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         no-phenyl-N-
                         phenylcarbamate
                         (desmedipham)
                         (CAS No. 13684-56-
                         5) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2924.29.41).

     SEC. 2109. 2-AMINO-4-(4-AMINOBENZOYLAMINO)BENZENE-SULFONIC 
                   ACID, SODIUM SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.30.91      2-Amino-4-(4-       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         aminobenzoyl-                                                      31/2001          ''.
                         amino)
                         benzenesulfonic
                         acid, sodium salt
                         (CAS No. 167614-
                         37-1) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2930.90.29).

     SEC. 2110. 5-AMINO-N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-2,3-XYLENESUL- 
                   FONAMIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.30.31      5-Amino-N-(2-       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         hydroxyethyl)-2,3-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         xylenesulfonamide
                         (CAS No. 25797-78-
                         8) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2935.00.95).

     SEC. 2111. 3-AMINO-2'-(SULFATOETHYLSULFONYL) ETHYL BENZAMIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.30.90      3-Amino-2-          Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (sulfatoethylsulf                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         onyl) ethyl
                         benzamide (CAS
                         No. 121315-20-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2930.90.29).

     SEC. 2112. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID, 
                   MONOPOTASSIUM SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.30.92      4-Chloro-3-         Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrobenzenesulfo                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         nic acid,
                         monopotassium
                         salt (CAS No.
                         6671-49-4)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2904.90.47).

     SEC. 2113. 2-AMINO-5-NITROTHIAZOLE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.46      2-Amino-5-          Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrothiazole                                                      31/2001          ''.
                         (CAS No. 121-66-
                         4) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2934.10.90).

     SEC. 2114. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.30.04      4-Chloro-3-         Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrobenzenesulfo                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         nic acid (CAS No.
                         121-18-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2904.90.47).

     SEC. 2115. 6-AMINO-1,3-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.21      6-Amino-1,3-        Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         naphthalenedisulf                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         onic acid (CAS
                         No. 118-33-2)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2921.45.90).

     SEC. 2116. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM 
                   SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.24      4-Chloro-3-         Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrobenzenesulfo                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         nic acid,
                         monosodium salt
                         (CAS No. 17691-19-
                         9) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2904.90.40).

     SEC. 2117. 2-METHYL-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.23      2-Methyl-5-         Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrobenzenesulfo                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         nic acid (CAS No.
                         121-03-9)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2904.90.20).

     SEC. 2118. 6-AMINO-1,3-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC ACID, DISODIUM 
                   SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


[[Page 11489]]



``      9902.29.45      6-Amino-1,3-        Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         naphthalenedisulf                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         onic acid,
                         disodium salt
                         (CAS No. 50976-35-
                         7) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2921.45.90).

     SEC. 2119. 2-AMINO-P-CRESOL.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.20      2-Amino-p-cresol    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 95-84-1)                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2922.29.10).

     SEC. 2120. 6-BROMO-2,4-DINITROANILINE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.43      6-Bromo-2,4-        Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         dinitroaniline                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         (CAS No. 1817-73-
                         8) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2921.42.90).

     SEC. 2121. 7-ACETYLAMINO-4-HYDROXY-2-NAPHTHALENE-SULFONIC 
                   ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.29      7-Acetylamino-4-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         hydroxy-2-                                                         31/2001          ''.
                         naphthalenesulfon
                         ic acid,
                         monosodium salt
                         (CAS No. 42360-29-
                         2) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2924.29.70).

     SEC. 2122. TANNIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.01      Tannic acid (CAS    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         No. 1401-55-4)                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         3201.90.10).

     SEC. 2123. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM 
                   SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.53      2-Amino-5-          Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrobenzenesulfo                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         nic acid,
                         monosodium salt
                         (CAS No. 30693-53-
                         9) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2921.42.90).

     SEC. 2124. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID, MONOAMMONIUM 
                   SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.44      2-Amino-5-          Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrobenzenesulfo                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         nic acid,
                         monoammonium salt
                         (CAS No. 4346-51-
                         4) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2921.42.90).

     SEC. 2125. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.54      2-Amino-5-          Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrobenzenesulfo                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         nic acid (CAS No.
                         96-75-3)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2921.42.90).

     SEC. 2126. 3-(4,5-DIHYDRO-3-METHYL-5-OXO-1H-PYRAZOL-1-
                   YL)BENZENESULFONIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.33.19      3-(4,5-Dihydro-3-   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         methyl-5-oxo-1H-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         pyrazol-1-
                         yl)benzenesulfoni
                         c acid (CAS No.
                         119-17-5)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2933.19.43).

     SEC. 2127. 4-BENZOYLAMINO-5-HYDROXY-2,7-NAPHTHA- 
                   LENEDISULFONIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.65      4-Benzoylamino-5-   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         hydroxy-2,7-                                                       31/2001          ''.
                         naphthalenedisulf
                         onic acid (CAS
                         No. 117-46-4)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2924.29.75).

     SEC. 2128. 4-BENZOYLAMINO-5-HYDROXY-2,7-NAPHTHA- 
                   LENEDISULFONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.72      4-Benzoylamino-5-   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         hydroxy-2,7-                                                       31/2001          ''.
                         naphthalenedisulf
                         onic acid,
                         monosodium salt
                         (CAS No. 79873-39-
                         5) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2924.29.70).

     SEC. 2129. PIGMENT YELLOW 154.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


[[Page 11490]]



``      9902.32.18      Pigment Yellow 154  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 068134-                                                   31/2002          ''.
                         22-5) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         3204.17.60).

     SEC. 2130. PIGMENT YELLOW 175.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.19      Pigment Yellow 175  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 035636-                                                   31/2002          ''.
                         63-6) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         3204.17.60) to be
                         used in the
                         coloring of motor
                         vehicles and
                         tractors.

     SEC. 2131. PIGMENT RED 187.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following heading:


``      9902.32.22      Pigment Red 187     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 59487-23-                                                 31/2002          ''.
                         9) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.60).

     SEC. 2132. 2,6-DIMETHYL-M-DIOXAN-4-OL ACETATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.94      2,6-Dimethyl-m-     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         dioxan-4-ol                                                        31/2001          ''.
                         acetate (CAS No.
                         000828-00-2)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2932.99.90).

     SEC. 2133. B-BROMO-B-NITROSTYRENE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.92      b-Bromo-b-          Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrostyrene (CAS                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         No. 7166-19-0)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2904.90.47).

     SEC. 2134. TEXTILE MACHINERY.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.84.43      Ink-jet textile     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         printing                                                           31/2001          ''.
                         machinery
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8443.51.10).

     SEC. 2135. DELTAMETHRIN.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.30.18      (S)-a-Cyano-3-      Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         phenoxybenzyl                                                      31/2001          ''.
                         (1R,3R)-3-(2,2-
                         dibromovinyl)-2,2-
                         dimethylcycloprop
                         anecarboxylate
                         (deltamethrin) in
                         bulk or in forms
                         or packings for
                         retail sale (CAS
                         No. 52918-63-5)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2926.90.30 or
                         3808.10.25).

     SEC. 2136. DICLOFOP-METHYL.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking heading 
     9902.30.16 and inserting the following:


``      9902.30.16      Methyl 2-[4-(2,4-   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         dichlorophenoxy)p                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         henoxy]
                         propionate
                         (diclofop-methyl)
                         in bulk or in
                         forms or packages
                         for retail sale
                         containing no
                         other pesticide
                         products (CAS No.
                         51338-27-3)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2918.90.20 or
                         3808.30.15).

     SEC. 2137. RESMETHRIN.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.29      ([5-(Phenylmethyl)- Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         3-furanyl] methyl                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-
                         methyl-1-
                         propenyl)
                         cyclopropanecarbo
                         xylate
                         (resmethrin) (CAS
                         No. 10453-86-8)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2932.19.10).

     SEC. 2138. N-PHENYL-N'-1,2,3-THIADIAZOL-5-YLUREA.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking heading 
     9902.30.17 and inserting the following:


``      9902.30.17      N-phenyl-N-1,2,3-   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         thiadiazol-5-                                                      31/2001          ''.
                         ylurea
                         (thidiazuron) in
                         bulk or in forms
                         or packages for
                         retail sale (CAS
                         No. 51707-55-2)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2934.90.15 or
                         3808.30.15).

     SEC. 2139. (1R,3S)3[(1'RS)(1',2',2',2',-TETRABROMOETHYL)]-
                   2,2-DIMETHYLCYCLOPROPANECARBOXYLIC ACID, (S)-A-
                   CYANO-3-PHENOXYBENZYL ESTER.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


[[Page 11491]]



``      9902.30.19      (1R,3S)3[(1RS)(1,2  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         ,2,2,-                                                             31/2001          ''.
                         Tetrabromoethyl)]-
                         2,2-
                         dimethylcycloprop
                         anecarboxylic
                         acid, (S)-a-cyano-
                         3-phenoxybenzyl
                         ester in bulk or
                         in forms or
                         packages for
                         retail sale (CAS
                         No. 66841-25-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2926.90.30 or
                         3808.10.25).

     SEC. 2140. PIGMENT RED 177.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.30.58      Pigment Red 177     Free           No change      No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 4051-63-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         2) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.04).

     SEC. 2141. TEXTILE PRINTING MACHINERY.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``     9902.84.20      Textile printing    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                        machinery                                                          31/2001           ''.
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        8443.59.10).

     SEC. 2142. SUBSTRATES OF SYNTHETIC QUARTZ OR SYNTHETIC FUSED 
                   SILICA.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``     9902.70.06      Substrates of       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                        synthetic quartz                                                   31/2001           ''.
                        or synthetic
                        fused silica
                        imported in bulk
                        or in forms or
                        packages for
                        retail sale
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        7006.00.40).

     SEC. 2143. 2-METHYL-4,6-BIS[(OCTYLTHIO)METHYL]PHENOL.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.14      2-Methyl-4,6-       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         bis[(octylthio)-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         methyl]phenol
                         (CAS No. 110553-
                         27-0) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2930.90.29).

     SEC. 2144. 2-METHYL-4,6-BIS[(OCTYLTHIO)METHYL]PHENOL; 
                   EPOXIDIZED TRIGLYCERIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.38.12       2-Methyl-4,6-      Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         bis[(octylthio)-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         methyl]phenol;
                         epoxidized
                         triglyceride
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         3812.30.60).

     SEC. 2145. 4-[[4,6-BIS(OCTYLTHIO)-1,3,5-TRIAZIN-2-YL]AMINO] -
                   2,6-BIS(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)PHENOL.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.30       4-[[4,6-           Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Bis(octylthio)-                                                    31/2001          ''.
                         1,3,5-triazin-2-
                         yl]amino]-2,6-
                         bis(1,1-
                         dimethylethyl)phe
                         nol (CAS No. 991-
                         84-4) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2933.69.60).

     SEC. 2146. (2-BENZOTHIAZOLYLTHIO)BUTANEDIOIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.31      (2-                 Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Benzothiazolylthi                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         o)butane-dioic
                         acid (CAS No.
                         95154-01-1)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2934.20.40).

     SEC. 2147. CALCIUM BIS[MONOETHYL(3,5-DI-TERT-BUTYL-4-
                   HYDROXYBENZYL) PHOSPHONATE].

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.16      Calcium             Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         bis[monoethyl(3,5-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         di-tert-butyl-4-
                         hydroxybenzyl)
                         phosphonate] (CAS
                         No. 65140-91-2)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2931.00.30).

     SEC. 2148. 4-METHYL-G-OXO-BENZENEBUTANOIC ACID COMPOUNDED 
                   WITH 4-ETHYLMORPHOLINE (2:1).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.38.26      4-Methyl-g-oxo-     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         benzenebutanoic                                                    31/2001          ''.
                         acid compounded
                         with 4-
                         ethylmorpholine
                         (2:1) (CAS No.
                         171054-89-0)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         3824.90.28).

     SEC. 2149. WEAVING MACHINES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


[[Page 11492]]



``      9902.84.46      Weaving machines    3.3%         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (looms),                                                           31/2001          ''.
                         shuttleless type,
                         for weaving
                         fabrics of a
                         width exceeding
                         30 cm but not
                         exceeding 4.9 m
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8446.30.50),
                         entered without
                         off-loom or large
                         loom take-ups,
                         drop wires,
                         heddles, reeds,
                         harness frames,
                         or beams.

     SEC. 2150. CERTAIN WEAVING MACHINES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:
       

``      9902.84.10      Power weaving       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/    '
                         machines (looms),                                                  31/2001           '.
                         shuttle type, for
                         weaving fabrics
                         of a width
                         exceeding 30 cm
                         but not exceeding
                         4.9m (provided
                         for in subheading
                         8446.21.50), if
                         entered without
                         off-loom or large
                         loom take-ups,
                         drop wires,
                         heddles, reeds,
                         harness frames or
                         beams.

     SEC. 2151. DEMT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking heading 
     9902.32.12 and inserting the following:


``      9902.32.12      N,N-Diethyl-m-      Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         toluidine (DEMT)                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         (CAS No. 91-67-8)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2921.43.80).

     SEC. 2152. BENZENEPROPANAL, 4-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)-ALPHA-
                   METHYL-.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.57      Benzenepropanal, 4- 6%           No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (1,1-                                                              31/2001          ''.
                         dimethylethyl)-
                         alpha-methyl-
                         (CAS No. 80-54-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2912.29.60).

     SEC. 2153. 2H-3,1-BENZOXAZIN-2-ONE, 6-CHLORO-4-(CYCLO-
                   PROPYLETHYNYL)-1,4-DIHYDRO-4-
                   (TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.56      2H-3,1-Benzoxazin-  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         2-one, 6-chloro-4-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         (cyclopropylethyn
                         yl)-1,4-dihydro-4-
                         (trifluoromethyl)-
                          (CAS No. 154598-
                         52-4) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2934.90.30).

     SEC. 2154. TEBUFENOZIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.32      N-tert-Butyl-N'-(4- Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         ethylbenzoyl)-3,5-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         Dimethylbenzoylhy
                         drazide
                         (Tebufenozide)
                         (CAS No. 112410-
                         23-8) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2928.00.25).

     SEC. 2155. HALOFENOZIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.36      Benzoic acid, 4-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         chloro-2-benzoyl-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         2-(1,1-
                         dimethylethyl)
                         hydrazide
                         (Halofenozide)
                         (CAS No. 112226-
                         61-6) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2928.00.25).

     SEC. 2156. CERTAIN ORGANIC PIGMENTS AND DYES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.07      Organic             Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         luminescent                                                        31/2001          ''.
                         pigments and dyes
                         for security
                         applications
                         excluding
                         daylight
                         fluorescent
                         pigments and dyes
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         3204.90.00).

     SEC. 2157. 4-HEXYLRESORCINOL.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.07      4-Hexylresorcinol   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 136-77-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         6) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2907.29.90).

     SEC. 2158. CERTAIN SENSITIZING DYES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.37      Polymethine photo-  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         sensitizing dyes                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         (provided for in
                         subheadings
                         2933.19.30,
                         2933.19.90,
                         2933.90.24,
                         2934.10.90,
                         2934.20.40,
                         2934.90.20, and
                         2934.90.90).

     SEC. 2159. SKATING BOOTS FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF IN-
                   LINE ROLLER SKATES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


[[Page 11493]]


       

``     9902.64.05      Boots for use in    Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/   '
                        the manufacture                                                      31/2001          '.
                        of in-line roller
                        skates (provided
                        for in
                        subheadings
                        6402.19.90,
                        6403.19.40,
                        6403.19.70, and
                        6404.11.90).

     SEC. 2160. DIBUTYLNAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID, SODIUM SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.34.02      Surface active      Free        No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         preparation                                                       31/2001           ''.
                         containing 30
                         percent or more
                         by weight of
                         dibutylnaphthalen
                         esulfonic acid,
                         sodium salt (CAS
                         No. 25638-17-9)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         3402.90.30).

     SEC. 2161. O-(6-CHLORO-3-PHENYL-4-PYRIDAZINYL)-S-
                   OCTYLCARBONOTHIOATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.38.08      O-(6-Chloro-3-      Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         phenyl-4-                                                          31/2001          ''.
                         pyridazinyl)-S-
                         octyl-
                         carbonothioate
                         (CAS No. 55512-33-
                         9) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3808.30.15).

     SEC. 2162. 4-CYCLOPROPYL-6-METHYL-2-PHENYLAMINOPY-RIMIDINE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.50      4-Cyclopropyl-6-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         methyl-2-                                                          31/2001          ''.
                         phenylaminopyrimi
                         dine (CAS No.
                         121552-61-2)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2933.59.15).

     SEC. 2163. O,O-DIMETHYL-S-[5-METHOXY-2-OXO-1,3,4-THIADI-AZOL-
                   3(2H)-YL-METHYL]DITHIOPHOSPHATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.51      O,O-Dimethyl-S-[5-  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         methoxy-2-oxo-                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         1,3,4-thiadiazol-
                         3(2H)-yl-
                         methyl]dithiophos
                         phate (CAS No.
                         950-37-8)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2934.90.90).

     SEC. 2164. ETHYL [2-(4-PHENOXY-PHENOXY) ETHYL] CARBAMATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.52      Ethyl [2-(4-        Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         phenoxyphenoxy)-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         ethyl]carbamate
                         (CAS No. 79127-80-
                         3) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2924.10.80).

     SEC. 2165. [(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]/[(2R,4R)/(2S,4S)]-1-[2-[4-(4-
                   CHLORO-PHENOXY)-2-CHLOROPHENYL]-4-METHYL-1,3-
                   DIOXOLAN-2-YLMETHYL]-1H-1,2,4-TRIAZOLE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.74      [(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]/  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         [(2R,4R)/                                                          31/2001          ''.
                         (2S,4S)]-1-[2-[4-
                         (4-Chloro-
                         phenoxy)-2-
                         chlorophenyl]-4-
                         methyl-1,3-
                         dioxolan-2-yl-
                         methyl]-1H-1,2,4-
                         triazole (CAS No.
                         119446-68-3)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2934.90.12).

     SEC. 2166. 2,4-DICHLORO-3,5-DINITROBENZOTRIFLUORIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.12      2,4-Dichloro-3,5-   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         dinitrobenzotrifl                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         uoride (CAS No.
                         29091-09-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2910.90.20).

     SEC. 2167. 2-CHLORO-N-[2,6-DINITRO-4-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL) 
                   PHENYL]-N-ETHYL-6-FLUOROBENZENEMETHANAMINE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.15      2-Chloro-N-[2,6-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         dinitro-4-                                                         31/2001          ''.
                         (trifluoromethyl)
                         phenyl]-N-ethyl-6-
                         fluorobenzenemeth
                         anamine (CAS No.
                         62924-70-3)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2921.49.45).

     SEC. 2168. CHLOROACETONE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.11      Chloroacetone (CAS  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         No. 78-95-5)                                                       31/2001          ''.
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2914.19.00).

     SEC. 2169. ACETIC ACID, [(5-CHLORO-8-QUINOLINYL)OXY]-, 1-
                   METHYLHEXYL ESTER.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.60      Acetic acid, [(5-   Free         No change        No change        On or before
                         chloro-8-                                                         12/31/2001        ''.
                         quinolinyl)oxy]-,
                         1-methylhexyl
                         ester (CAS No.
                         99607-70-2)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2933.40.30).


[[Page 11494]]

     SEC. 2170. PROPANOIC ACID, 2-[4-[(5-CHLORO-3-FLUORO-2-
                   PYRIDINYL)OXY]PHENOXY]-, 2-PROPYNYL ESTER.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.19      Propanoic acid, 2-  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         [4-[(5-chloro-3-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         fluoro-2-
                         pyridinyl)oxy]phe
                         noxy]-, 2-
                         propynyl ester
                         (CAS No. 105512-
                         06-9) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2933.39.25).

     SEC. 2171. MUCOCHLORIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.18      Mucochloric acid    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 87-56-9)                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2918.30.90).

     SEC. 2172. CERTAIN ROCKET ENGINES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.84.12      Dual thrust         Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         chamber rocket                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         engines each
                         having a maximum
                         static sea level
                         thrust exceeding
                         3,550 kN and
                         nozzle exit
                         diameter
                         exceeding 127 cm
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8412.10.00).

     SEC. 2173. PIGMENT RED 144.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.11      Pigment Red 144     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 5280-78-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         4) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.04).

     SEC. 2174. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-AMINO-4,6,7,8-TETRAHYDRO-4-OXO-1H-
                   PYRIMIDO[5,4-B] [1,4]THIAZIN-6-YL)ETHYL]-2-
                   THIENYL]CARBONYL]-L-GLUTAMIC ACID, DIETHYL 
                   ESTER.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.33      (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Amino-4,6,7,8-                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         tetrahydro-4-oxo-
                         1H-pyrimido[5,4-
                         b] [1,4]thiazin-6-
                         yl)ethyl]-2-
                         thienyl]carbonyl]-
                         L-glutamic acid,
                         diethyl ester
                         (CAS No. 177575-
                         19-8) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2934.90.90).

     SEC. 2175. 4-CHLOROPYRIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.34      4-Chloropyridine    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         hydrochloride                                                      31/2001          ''.
                         (CAS No. 7379-35-
                         3) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2933.39.61).

     SEC. 2176. 4-PHENOXYPYRIDINE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.35      4-Phenoxypyridine   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 4783-86-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         2) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2933.39.61).

     SEC. 2177. (3S)-2,2-DIMETHYL-3-THIOMORPHOLINE CARBOXYLIC 
                   ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.36      (3S)-2,2-Dimethyl-  Free         No Change        No Change        On or before 12/   ''
                         3-thiomorpholine                                                   31/2001            .
                         carboxylic acid
                         (CAS No. 84915-43-
                         5) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2934.90.90).

     SEC. 2178. 2-AMINO-5-BROMO-6-METHYL-4-(1H)-QUINAZOLI-NONE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.37      2-Amino-5-bromo-6-  Free         No Change        No Change        On or before 12/   ''
                         methyl-4-(1H)-                                                     31/2001            .
                         quinazolinone
                         (CAS No. 147149-
                         89-1) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2933.59.70).

     SEC. 2179. 2-AMINO-6-METHYL-5-(4-PYRIDINYLTHIO)-4(1H)-
                   QUINAZOLINONE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.38      2-Amino-6-methyl-5- Free         No Change        No Change        On or before 12/   ''
                         (4-pyridinylthio)-                                                 31/2001            .
                         4(1H)-
                         quinazolinone
                         (CAS No. 147149-
                         76-6) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2933.59.70).


[[Page 11495]]

     SEC. 2180. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-AMINO-4,6,7,8-TETRAHYDRO-4-OXO-1H-
                   PYRIMIDO[5,4-B][1,4]THIAZIN-6-YL)ETHYL]-2-
                   THIENYL]CARBONYL]-L-GLUTAMIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.39      (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Amino-4,6,7,8-                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         tetrahydro-4-oxo-
                         1H-pyrimido[5,4-
                         b][1,4]thiazin-6-
                         yl)ethyl]-2-
                         thienyl]carbonyl]-
                         L-glutamic acid
                         (CAS No. 177575-
                         17-6) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2934.90.90).

     SEC. 2181. 2-AMINO-6-METHYL-5-(4-PYRIDINYLTHIO)-4-(1H)-
                   QUINAZOLINONE DIHYDROCHLORIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.40      2-Amino-6-methyl-5- Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (4-pyridinylthio)-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         4-(1H)-
                         quinazolinone
                         dihydrochloride
                         (CAS No. 152946-
                         68-4) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2933.59.70).

     SEC. 2182. 3-(ACETYLOXY)-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.41      3-(Acetyloxy)-2-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         methylbenzoic                                                      31/2001          ''.
                         acid (CAS No.
                         168899-58-9)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2918.29.65).

     SEC. 2183. [R-(R*,R*)]-1,2,3,4-BUTANETETROL-1,4-DIMETH- 
                   ANESULFONATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.42      [R-(R*,R*)]-        Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         1,2,3,4-                                                           31/2001          ''.
                         Butanetetrol-1,4-
                         dimethanesulfonat
                         e (CAS No. 1947-
                         62-2) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2905.49.50).

     SEC. 2184. 9-[2-[[BIS- [(PIVALOYLOXY)METHOXY]PHOS- 
                   PHINYL]METHOXY] ETHYL]ADENINE (ALSO KNOWN AS 
                   ADEFOVIR DIPIVOXIL).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.33.01      9-[2-               Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         [[Bis[(pivaloylox                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         y)-
                         methoxy]phosphiny
                         l]- methoxy]
                         ethyl]adenine
                         (also known as
                         Adefovir
                         Dipivoxil) (CAS
                         No. 142340-99-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2933.59.95).

     SEC. 2185. 9-[2-(R)-[[BIS[(ISOPROPOXYCARBONYL)OXY- METHOXY]-
                   PHOSPHINOYL]METHOXY]-PROPYL]ADENINE FUMARATE 
                   (1:1).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.33.02      9-[2-(R)-           Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         [[Bis[(isopropoxy-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                           carbonyl)oxymet
                         hoxy]-
                         phosphinoyl]metho
                         xy]-
                         propyl]adenine
                         fumarate (1:1)
                         (CAS No. 202138-
                         50-9) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2933.59.95).

     SEC. 2186. (R)-9-(2-PHOSPHONOMETHOXYPROPYL)ADE- NINE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.33.03      (R)-9-(2-Phosphono- Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                           methoxypropyl)a                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         denine (CAS No.
                         147127-20-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2933.59.95).

     SEC. 2187. (R)-1,3-DIOXOLAN-2-ONE, 4-METHYL-.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.33.04      (R)-1,3-Dioxolan-2- Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         one, 4-methyl-                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         (CAS No. 16606-55-
                         6) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2920.90.50).

     SEC. 2188. 9-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)ADENINE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.33.05      9-(2-               Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Hydroxyethyl)aden                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         ine (CAS No. 707-
                         99-3) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2933.59.95).

     SEC. 2189. (R)-9H-PURINE-9-ETHANOL, 6-AMINO-A-METHYL-.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.33.06      (R)-9H-Purine-9-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         ethanol, 6-amino-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         a-methyl- (CAS
                         No. 14047-28-0)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2933.59.95).

     SEC. 2190. CHLOROMETHYL-2-PROPYL CARBONATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


[[Page 11496]]



``      9902.33.07      Chloromethyl-2-     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         propyl carbonate                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         (CAS No. 35180-01-
                         9) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2920.90.50).

     SEC. 2191. (R)-1,2-PROPANEDIOL, 3-CHLORO-.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.33.08      (R)-1,2-            Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Propanediol, 3-                                                    31/2001          ''.
                         chloro- (CAS No.
                         57090-45-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2905.50.60).

     SEC. 2192. OXIRANE, (S)-((TRIPHENYLMETHOXY)METHYL)-.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.33.09      Oxirane, (S)-       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         ((triphenylmethox                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         y)methyl)- (CAS
                         No. 129940-50-7)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2910.90.20).

     SEC. 2193. CHLOROMETHYL PIVALATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.33.10      Chloromethyl        Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         pivalate (CAS No.                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         18997-19-8)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2915.90.50).

     SEC. 2194. DIETHYL (((P-TOLUENESULFONYL)OXY)-
                   METHYL)PHOSPHONATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.33.11      Diethyl (((p-       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         toluenesulfonyl)o                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         xy)-
                         methyl)phosphonat
                         e (CAS No. 31618-
                         90-3) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2931.00.30).

     SEC. 2195. BETA HYDROXYALKYLAMIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.38.25      N,N,N',N'-Tetrakis- Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/    '
                         (2-hydroxyethyl)-                                                  31/2001           '.
                         hexane diamide
                         (beta
                         hydroxyalkylamide
                         ) (CAS No. 6334-
                         25-4) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         3824.90.90).

     SEC. 2196. GRILAMID TR90.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``     9902.39.12      Dodecanedioic       Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        acid, polymer                                                        31/2001          ''
                        with 4,41-                                                                             .
                        methylenebis (2-
                        methylcyclohexana
                        mine) (CAS No.
                        163800-66-6)
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        3908.90.70).

     SEC. 2197. IN-W4280.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

       

``     9902.32.51         2,4-Dichloro-5-     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                           hydroxy-                                                           31/2001         ''
                           phenylhydrazine                                                                     .
                           (CAS No. 39807-21-
                           1) (provided for
                           in subheading
                           2928.00.25).

     SEC. 2198. KL540.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

       

``     9902.32.54      Methyl 4-           Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        trifluoromethoxyp                                                    31/2001          ''
                        henyl-N-                                                                               .
                        (chlorocarbonyl)
                        carbamate (CAS
                        No. 173903-15-6)
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        2924.29.70).

     SEC. 2199. METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

       

``     9902.32.55      Methyl              Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        thioglycolate                                                        31/2001          ''
                        (CAS No. 2365-48-                                                                      .
                        2) (provided for
                        in subheading
                        2930.90.90).

     SEC. 2200. DPX-E6758.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

       

[[Page 11497]]



``     9902.33.59      Phenyl (4,6-        Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        dimethoxy-                                                           31/2001          ''
                        pyrimidin-2-yl)                                                                        .
                        carbamate (CAS
                        No. 89392-03-0)
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        2933.59.70).

     SEC. 2201. ETHYLENE, TETRAFLUORO COPOLYMER WITH ETHYLENE 
                   (ETFE).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

       

``     9902.29.68      Ethylene-           3.3%         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        tetrafluoro                                                          31/2001          ''
                        ethylene                                                                               .
                        copolymer (ETFE)
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        3904.69.50).

     SEC. 2202. 3-MERCAPTO-D-VALINE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``     9902.32.66          3-Mercapto-D-      Free        No change        No change        On or before 12/  ''
                            valine (CAS No.                                                  31/2001           .
                            52-67-5)
                            (provided for in
                            subheading
                            2930.90.45).

     SEC. 2203. P-ETHYLPHENOL.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:
       


``     9902.31.21         p-Ethylphenol (CAS  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                           No. 123-07-9)                                                      31/2001         ''
                           (provided for in                                                                    .
                           subheading
                           2907.19.20).

     SEC. 2204. PANTERA.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

       

``      9902.29.09       (+/-)-              Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                          Tetrahydrofurfury                                                  31/2001          ''
                          l (R)-2[4-(6-                                                                        .
                          chloroquinoxalin-
                          2-yloxy)phenoxy]
                          propanoate (CAS
                          No. 119738-06-6)
                          (provided for in
                          subheading
                          2909.30.40) and
                          any mixtures
                          containing such
                          compound
                          (provided for in
                          subheading
                          3808.30).

     SEC. 2205. P-NITROBENZOIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:
       


         ``    9902.32.70     p-Nitrobenzoic     Free        No change        No change       On or before
                               acid (CAS No. 62-                                               12/31/2001     ''
                               23-7) (provided                                                                 .
                               for in
                               subheading
                               2916.39.45).

     SEC. 2206. P-TOLUENESULFONAMIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:
       


``     9902.32.95      p-                  Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        Toluenesulfonamid                                                    31/2001          ''
                        e (CAS No. 70-55-                                                                      .
                        3) (provided for
                        in subheading
                        2935.00.95).

     SEC. 2207. POLYMERS OF TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE, 
                   HEXAFLUOROPROPYLENE, AND VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

       

``     9902.39.04      Polymers of         Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        tetrafluoroethyle                                                    31/2001          ''
                        ne (provided for                                                                       .
                        in subheading
                        3904.61.00),
                        hexafluoropropyle
                        ne and vinylidene
                        fluoride
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        3904.69.50).

     SEC. 2208. METHYL 2-[[[[[4-(DIMETHYLAMINO)-6-(2,2,2- TRI- 
                   FLUOROETHOXY)-1,3,5-TRIAZIN-2-YL]AMINO]- 
                   CARBONYL]AMINO]SULFONYL]-3-METHYL- BENZOATE 
                   (TRIFLUSULFURON METHYL).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.38.11       Methyl 2-[[[[[4-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                          (dimethylamino)-6-                                                 31/2001          ''
                          (2,2,2-                                                                              .
                          trifluoroethoxy)-
                          1,3,5-triazin-2-
                          yl]amino]carbonyl
                          ]-
                          amino]sulfonyl]-3-
                          methylbenzoate
                          (triflusulfuron
                          methyl) in
                          mixture with
                          application
                          adjuvants. (CAS
                          No. 126535-15-7)
                          (provided for in
                          subheading
                          3808.30.15).

     SEC. 2209. CERTAIN MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new headings:
       


[[Page 11498]]



``      9902.84.79      Calendaring or      Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/    '
                         other rolling                                                      31/2001           '.
                         machines for
                         rubber to be used
                         in the production
                         of radial tires
                         designed for off-
                         the-highway use
                         and with a rim
                         measuring 86 cm
                         or more in
                         diameter
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         4011.20.10 or
                         subheading
                         4011.91.50 or
                         subheading
                         4011.99.40),
                         numerically
                         controlled, or
                         parts thereof
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8420.10.90,
                         8420.91.90 or
                         8420.99.90) and
                         material holding
                         devices or
                         similar
                         attachments
                         thereto.
        9902.84.81      Shearing machines   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/    '
                         to be used to cut                                                  31/2001           '.
                         metallic tissue
                         for use in the
                         production of
                         radial tires
                         designed for off-
                         the-highway use
                         and with a rim
                         measuring 86 cm
                         or more in
                         diameter
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         4011.20.10 or
                         subheading
                         4011.91.50 or
                         subheading
                         4011.99.40),
                         numerically
                         controlled, or
                         parts thereof
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8462.31.00 or
                         subheading
                         8466.94.85).
        9902.84.83      Machine tools for   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/    '
                         working wire of                                                    31/2001           '.
                         iron or steel to
                         be used in the
                         production of
                         radial tires
                         designed for off-
                         the-highway use
                         and with a rim
                         measuring 86 cm
                         or more in
                         diameter
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         4011.20.10 or
                         subheading
                         4011.91.50 or
                         subheading
                         4011.99.40),
                         numerically
                         controlled, or
                         parts thereof
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8463.30.00 or
                         8466.94.85).
        9902.84.85      Extruders to be     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/    '
                         used in the                                                        31/2001           '.
                         production of
                         radial tires
                         designed for off-
                         the-highway use
                         and with a rim
                         measuring 86 cm
                         or more in
                         diameter
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         4011.20.10 or
                         subheading
                         4011.91.50 or
                         subheading
                         4011.99.40),
                         numerically
                         controlled, or
                         parts thereof
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8477.20.00 or
                         8477.90.85).
        9902.84.87      Machinery for       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/    '
                         molding,                                                           31/2001           '.
                         retreading, or
                         otherwise forming
                         uncured,
                         unvulcanized
                         rubber to be used
                         in the production
                         of radial tires
                         designed for off-
                         the-highway use
                         and with a rim
                         measuring 86 cm
                         or more in
                         diameter
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         4011.20.10 or
                         subheading
                         4011.91.50 or
                         subheading
                         4011.99.40),
                         numerically
                         controlled, or
                         parts thereof
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8477.51.00 or
                         8477.90.85).
        9902.84.89      Sector mold press   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/    '
                         machines to be                                                     31/2001           '.
                         used in the
                         production of
                         radial tires
                         designed for off-
                         the-highway use
                         and with a rim
                         measuring 86 cm
                         or more in
                         diameter
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         4011.20.10 or
                         subheading
                         4011.91.50 or
                         subheading
                         4011.99.40),
                         numerically
                         controlled, or
                         parts thereof
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8477.51.00 or
                         subheading
                         8477.90.85).
        9902.84.91      Sawing machines to  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/    '
                         be used in the                                                     31/2001           '.
                         production of
                         radial tires
                         designed for off-
                         the-highway use
                         and with a rim
                         measuring 86 cm
                         or more in
                         diameter
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         4011.20.10 or
                         subheading
                         4011.91.50 or
                         subheading
                         4011.99.40),
                         numerically
                         controlled, or
                         parts thereof
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8465.91.00 or
                         subheading
                         8466.92.50).

     SEC. 2210. TEXTURED ROLLED GLASS SHEETS.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking heading 
     9902.70.03 and inserting the following:

       

``     9902.70.03      Rolled glass in     Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        sheets, yellow-                                                      31/2001          ''
                        green in color,                                                                        .
                        not finished or
                        edged-worked,
                        textured on one
                        surface, suitable
                        for incorporation
                        in cooking
                        stoves, ranges,
                        or ovens
                        described in
                        subheadings
                        8516.60.40
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        7003.12.00 or
                        7003.19.00).

     SEC. 2211. CERTAIN HIV DRUG SUBSTANCES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new headings:


``      9902.32.43      (S)-N-tert-Butyl-   Free        No change        No change        On or before  6/
                         1,2,3,4-                                                          30/99
                         tetrahydro-3-
                         isoquinoline
                         carboxamide
                         hydrochloride
                         salt (CAS No.
                         149057-17-0)(prov
                         ided for in
                         subheading
                         2933.40.60).
        9902.32.44      (S)-N-tert-Butyl-   Free        No change        No change        On or before  6/
                         1,2,3,4-                                                          30/99
                         tetrahydro-3-
                         isoquinoline
                         carboxamide
                         sulfate salt (CAS
                         No. 186537-30-
                         4)(provided for
                         in subheading
                         2933.40.60).
        9902.32.45      (3S)-1,2,3,4-       Free        No change        No change        On or before  6/
                         Tetrahydroisoquin                                                 30/99             ''.
                         oline-3-
                         carboxylic acid
                         (CAS No. 74163-81-
                         8)(provided for
                         in subheading
                         2933.40.60).

     SEC. 2212. RIMSULFURON.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by 
     inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:


[[Page 11499]]



``      9902.33.60      N-[[(4,6-Dimethoxy- 7.3%        No change        No change        On or before  12/
                         2-                                                                31/99             ''.
                         pyrimidinyl)amino
                         ] carbonyl]-3-
                         (ethylsulfonyl)-2-
                         pyridinesulfonami
                         de (CAS No.
                         122931-48-0)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2935.00.75).

       (b) Rate Adjustment for 2000.--Heading 9902.33.60, as
     added by subsection (a), is amended--
       (1) by striking ``7.3%'' and inserting ``Free''; and
       (2) by striking ``12/31/99'' and inserting 
     ``12/31/2000''.
       (c) Effective Date for Adjustment.--The amendments made by 
     subsection (b) apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, after December 31, 1999.

     SEC. 2213. CARBAMIC ACID (V-9069).

       (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by 
     inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.33.61      ((3-                8.3%         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         ((Dimethylamino)c                                                  31/99            ''.
                         arbonyl)-2-
                         pyridinyl)sulfony
                         l) carbamic acid,
                         phenyl ester (CAS
                         No. 112006-94-7)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2935.00.75).

       (b) Rate Adjustment for 2000.--Heading 9902.33.61, as added 
     by subsection (a), is amended--
       (1) by striking ``8.3%'' and inserting ``7.6%''; and
       (2) by striking ``12/31/99'' and inserting 
     ``12/31/2000''.
       (c) Effective Date for Adjustment.--The amendments made by 
     subsection (b) apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, after December 31, 1999.

     SEC. 2214. DPX-E9260.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by 
     inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:


``     9902.33.63      3-(Ethylsulfonyl)-  6%           No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        2-                                                                   31/99           ''.
                        pyridinesulfonami
                        de (CAS No.
                        117671-01-9)
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        2935.00.75).

       (b) Rate Adjustment for 2000.--Heading 9902.33.63, as added 
     by subsection (a), is amended--
       (1) by striking ``6%'' and inserting ``5.3%''; and
       (2) by striking ``12/31/99'' and inserting 
     ``12/31/2000''.
       (c) Effective Date for Adjustment.--The amendments made by 
     subsection (b) apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, after December 31, 1999.

     SEC. 2215. ZIRAM.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

       

``   9902.38.28       Ziram (provided   Free              No change        No change        On or before 12/  ''
                       for in                                                                31/2001           .
                       subheading
                       3808.20.28).

     SEC. 2216. FERROBORON.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

       

``   9902.72.02       Ferroboron to be  Free              No change        No change        On or before 12/
                       used for                                                              31/2001         ''.
                       manufacturing
                       amorphous metal
                       strip (provided
                       for in
                       subheading
                       7202.99.50).

     SEC. 2217. ACETIC ACID, [[2-CHLORO-4-FLUORO-5-[(TETRA- HYDRO-
                   3-OXO-1H,3H-[1,3,4]THIADIAZOLO[3,4-A]PYRIDAZIN-
                   1-YLIDENE)AMINO]PHENYL]- THIO]-, METHYL ESTER.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``     9902.29.66      Acetic acid, [[2-   Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        chloro-4-fluoro-5-                                                   31/2001         ''.
                        [(tetrahydro-3-
                        oxo-1H,3H-
                        [1,3,4]thiadiazol
                        o- [3,4-
                        a]pyridazin-1-
                        ylidene)amino]phe
                        nyl]thio]-,
                        methyl ester (CAS
                        No. 117337-19-6)
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        2934.90.15).

     SEC. 2218. PENTYL[2-CHLORO-5-(CYCLOHEX-1-ENE-1,2-DI- 
                   CARBOXIMIDO)-4-FLUOROPHENOXY]ACETATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.33.66      Pentyl[2-chloro-5-  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (cyclohex-1-ene-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         1,2-
                         dicarboximido)-4-
                         fluorophenoxy]ace
                         tate (CAS No.
                         87546-18-7)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2925.19.40).

     SEC. 2219. BENTAZON (3-ISOPROPYL)-1H-2,1,3-BENZO-THIADIAZIN-
                   4(3H)-ONE-2,2-DIOXIDE).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.29.67      Bentazon (3-        5.0%         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Isopropyl)-1H-                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         2,1,3-
                         benzothiadiazin-
                         4(3H)-one-2,2-
                         dioxide) (CAS No.
                         50723-80-3)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2934.90.11).

     SEC. 2220. CERTAIN HIGH-PERFORMANCE LOUDSPEAKERS NOT MOUNTED 
                   IN THEIR ENCLOSURES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


[[Page 11500]]



``      9902.85.20      Loudspeakers not    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         mounted in their                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         enclosures
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8518.29.80), the
                         foregoing which
                         meet a
                         performance
                         standard of not
                         more than 1.5 dB
                         for the average
                         level of 3 or
                         more octave
                         bands, when such
                         loudspeakers are
                         tested in a
                         reverberant
                         chamber.

     SEC. 2221. PARTS FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN HIGH-
                   PERFORMANCE LOUDSPEAKERS.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.85.21      Parts for use in    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         the manufacture                                                    31/2001          ''.
                         of loudspeakers
                         of a type
                         described in
                         subheading
                         9902.85.20
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8518.90.80).

     SEC. 2222. 5-TERT-BUTYL-ISOPHTHALIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

       

``    9902.33.12        5-tert-Butyl-iso- Free             No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         phthalic acid                                                        31/2001         ''
                         (CAS No. 2359-                                                                        .
                         09-3) (provided
                         for in
                         subheading
                         2917.39.70).

     SEC. 2223. CERTAIN POLYMER.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

       

         ``    9902.39.07     A polymer of the   Free        No change        No change       On or before
                               following                                                       12/31/2001     ''
                               monomers: 1,4-                                                                  .
                               benzenedicarboxy
                               lic acid,
                               dimethyl ester
                               (dimethyl
                               terephthalate)
                               (CAS No. 120-61-
                               6); 1,3-
                               Benzenedicarboxy
                               lic acid, 5-
                               sulfo-, 1,3-
                               dimethyl ester,
                               sodium salt
                               (sodium dimethyl
                               sulfoisophthalat
                               e) (CAS No. 3965-
                               55-7); 1,2-
                               ethanediol
                               (ethylene
                               glycol) (CAS No.
                               107-21-1); and
                               1,2-propanediol
                               (propylene
                               glycol) (CAS No.
                               57-55-6); with
                               terminal units
                               from 2-(2-
                               hydroxyethoxy)
                               ethanesulfonic
                               acid, sodium
                               salt (CAS No.
                               53211-00-0)
                               (provided for in
                               subheading
                               3907.99.00).

     SEC. 2224. 2-(4-CHLOROPHENYL)-3-ETHYL-2, 5-DIHYDRO-5-OXO-4-
                   PYRIDAZINE CARBOXYLIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.33.16      2-(4-Chlorophenyl)- Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         3-ethyl-2, 5-                                                      31/2001           ''
                         dihydro-5-oxo-4-                                                                      .
                         pyridazine
                         carboxylic acid,
                         potassium salt
                         (CAS No. 82697-71-
                         0) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2933.90.79).

     SEC. 2225. PIGMENT RED 185.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following heading:


``      9902.32.26      Pigment Red 185     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 51920-12-                                                 31/2002          ''.
                         8) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.04).

     SEC. 2226. PIGMENT RED 208.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.27      Pigment Red 208     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 31778-10-                                                 31/2002          ''.
                         6) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.04).

     SEC. 2227. PIGMENT YELLOW 95.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.08      Pigment Yellow 95   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 5280-80-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         8) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.04).

     SEC. 2228. PIGMENT YELLOW 93.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:


``      9902.32.13      Pigment Yellow 93   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 5580-57-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         4) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.04).

                       CHAPTER 3--EFFECTIVE DATE

     SEC. 2301. EFFECTIVE DATE.

       (a) In General.--Except as otherwise provided in subsection 
     (b) and in this subtitle, the amendments made by this 
     subtitle apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse 
     for consumption, after the date that is 15 days after the 
     date of enactment of this Act.
       (b) Reliquidation.--
       (1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff 
     Act of 1930 or any other provision of law, upon proper 
     written request filed with the Customs Service not later than 
     120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, any 
     entry of an article described in heading 9902.32.18, 
     9902.32.19, 9902.32.22, 9902.32.26, or 9902.32.27 of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (as

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     added by sections 2129, 2130, 2131, 2225, and 2226, 
     respectively) that was made--
       (A) after December 31, 1996, and
       (B) before the date that is 15 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act,
     shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such entry 
     occurred after the date that is 15 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act.
       (2) Requirements for request.--For purposes of paragraph 
     (1), the request shall contain sufficient information to 
     enable the Customs Service to--
       (A) locate the entry relevant to the request, or
       (B) if the entry cannot be located, reconstruct the entry.

                   Subtitle B--Other Trade Provisions

     SEC. 2401. EXTENSION OF UNITED STATES INSULAR POSSESSION 
                   PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--The additional U.S. notes to chapter 71 of 
     the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States are 
     amended by adding at the end the following new note:
       ``3.(a) Notwithstanding any provision in additional U.S. 
     note 5 to chapter 91, any article of jewelry provided for in 
     heading 7113 which is the product of the Virgin Islands, 
     Guam, or American Samoa (including any such article which 
     contains any foreign component) shall be eligible for the 
     benefits provided in paragraph (h) of additional U.S. note 5 
     to chapter 91, subject to the provisions and limitations of 
     that note and of paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this note.
       ``(b) Nothing in this note shall result in an increase or a 
     decrease in the aggregate amount referred to in paragraph 
     (h)(iii) of, or the quantitative limitation otherwise 
     established pursuant to the requirements of, additional U.S. 
     note 5 to chapter 91.
       ``(c) Nothing in this note shall be construed to permit a 
     reduction in the amount available to watch producers under 
     paragraph (h)(iv) of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 91.
       ``(d) The Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the 
     Interior shall issue such regulations, not inconsistent with 
     the provisions of this note and additional U.S. note 5 to 
     chapter 91, as the Secretaries determine necessary to carry 
     out their respective duties under this note. Such regulations 
     shall not be inconsistent with substantial transformation 
     requirements but may define the circumstances under which 
     articles of jewelry shall be deemed to be `units' for 
     purposes of the benefits, provisions, and limitations of 
     additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 91.
       ``(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during 
     the 2-year period beginning 45 days after the date of 
     enactment of this note, any article of jewelry provided for 
     in heading 7113 that is assembled in the Virgin Islands, 
     Guam, or American Samoa shall be treated as a product of the 
     Virgin Islands, Guam, or American Samoa for purposes of this 
     note and General Note 3(a)(iv) of this Schedule.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--General Note 3(a)(iv)(A) of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by 
     inserting ``and additional U.S. note 3(e) of chapter 71,'' 
     after ``Tax Reform Act of 1986,''.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     take effect 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 2402. TARIFF TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN COMPONENTS OF 
                   SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS.

       (a) In General.--U.S. note 6 of subchapter X of chapter 98 
     of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
     amended in subdivision (a) by adding at the end the following 
     new sentence: ``The term `instruments and apparatus' under 
     subheading 9810.00.60 includes separable components of an 
     instrument or apparatus listed in this subdivision that are 
     imported for assembly in the United States in such instrument 
     or apparatus where the instrument or apparatus, due to its 
     size, cannot be feasibly imported in its assembled state.''.
       (b) Application of Domestic Equivalency Test to 
     Components.--U.S. note 6 of subchapter X of chapter 98 of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended--
       (1) by redesignating subdivisions (d) through (f) as 
     subdivisions (e) through (g), respectively; and
       (2) by inserting after subdivision (c) the following:
       ``(d)(i) If the Secretary of Commerce determines under this 
     U.S. note that an instrument or apparatus is being 
     manufactured in the United States that is of equivalent 
     scientific value to a foreign-origin instrument or apparatus 
     for which application is made (but which, due to its size, 
     cannot be feasibly imported in its assembled state), the 
     Secretary shall report the findings to the Secretary of the 
     Treasury and to the applicant institution, and all components 
     of such foreign-origin instrument or apparatus shall remain 
     dutiable.
       ``(ii) If the Secretary of Commerce determines that the 
     instrument or apparatus for which application is made is not 
     being manufactured in the United States, the Secretary is 
     authorized to determine further whether any component of such 
     instrument or apparatus of a type that may be purchased, 
     obtained, or imported separately is being manufactured in the 
     United States and shall report the findings to the Secretary 
     of the Treasury and to the applicant institution, and any 
     component found to be domestically available shall remain 
     dutiable.
       ``(iii) Any decision by the Secretary of the Treasury which 
     allows for duty-free entry of a component of an instrument or 
     apparatus which, due to its size cannot be feasibly imported 
     in its assembled state, shall be effective for a specified 
     maximum period, to be determined in consultation with the 
     Secretary of Commerce, taking into account both the 
     scientific needs of the importing institution and the 
     potential for development of comparable domestic 
     manufacturing capacity.''.
       (c) Modifications of Regulations.--The Secretary of the 
     Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce shall make such 
     modifications to their joint regulations as are necessary to 
     carry out the amendments made by this section.
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect beginning 120 days after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 2403. LIQUIDATION OR RELIQUIDATION OF CERTAIN ENTRIES.

       (a) Liquidation or Reliquidation of Entries.--
     Notwithstanding sections 514 and 520 of the Tariff Act of 
     1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514 and 1520), or any other provision of 
     law, the United States Customs Service shall, not later than 
     90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, liquidate or 
     reliquidate those entries made at Los Angeles, California, 
     and New Orleans, Louisiana, which are listed in subsection 
     (c), in accordance with the final decision of the 
     International Trade Administration of the Department of 
     Commerce for shipments entered between October 1, 1984, and 
     December 14, 1987 (case number A-274-001).
       (b) Payment of Amounts Owed.--Any amounts owed by the 
     United States pursuant to the liquidation or reliquidation of 
     an entry under subsection (a) shall be paid by the Customs 
     Service within 90 days after such liquidation or 
     reliquidation.
       (c) Entry List.--The entries referred to in subsection (a) 
     are the following:


 
          Entry number               Date of entry           Port
 
          322  00298563                12/11/86          Los Angeles,
                                                           California
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          322  00300567                12/11/86          Los Angeles,
                                                           California
------------------------------------------------------------------------
           86-2909242                   9/2/86           New Orleans,
                                                           Louisiana
------------------------------------------------------------------------
           87-05457388                  1/9/87           New Orleans,
                                                           Louisiana
 

     SEC. 2404. DRAWBACK AND REFUND ON PACKAGING MATERIAL.

       (a) In General.--Section 313(q) of the Tariff Act of 1930 
     (19 U.S.C. 1313(q)) is further amended--
       (1) by striking ``Packaging material'' and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(1) In general.--Packaging material'';
       (2) by moving the remaining text 2 ems to the right; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(2) Additional eligibility.--Packaging material produced 
     in the United States, which is used by the manufacturer or 
     any other person on or for articles which are exported or 
     destroyed under subsection (a) or (b), shall be eligible 
     under such subsection for refund, as drawback, of 99 percent 
     of any duty, tax, or fee imposed on the importation of such 
     material used to manufacture or produce the packaging 
     material.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 2405. INCLUSION OF COMMERCIAL IMPORTATION DATA FROM 
                   FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES UNDER THE NATIONAL CUSTOMS 
                   AUTOMATION PROGRAM.

       Section 411 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1411) is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(c) Foreign-Trade Zones.--Not later than January 1, 2000, 
     the Secretary shall provide for the inclusion of commercial 
     importation data from foreign-trade zones under the 
     Program.''.

     SEC. 2406. LARGE YACHTS IMPORTED FOR SALE AT UNITED STATES 
                   BOAT SHOWS.

       (a) In General.--The Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1304 et 
     seq.) is amended by inserting after section 484a the 
     following:

     ``SEC. 484B. DEFERRAL OF DUTY ON LARGE YACHTS IMPORTED FOR 
                   SALE AT UNITED STATES BOAT SHOWS.

       ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
     law, any vessel meeting the definition of a large yacht as 
     provided in subsection (b) and which is otherwise dutiable 
     may be imported without the payment of duty if imported with 
     the intention to offer for sale at a boat show in the United 
     States. Payment of duty shall be deferred, in accordance with 
     this section, until such large yacht is sold.
       ``(b) Definition.--As used in this section, the term `large 
     yacht' means a vessel that exceeds 79 feet in length, is used 
     primarily for recreation or pleasure, and has been previously 
     sold by a manufacturer or dealer to a retail consumer.
       ``(c) Deferral of Duty.--At the time of importation of any 
     large yacht, if such large

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     yacht is imported for sale at a boat show in the United 
     States and is otherwise dutiable, duties shall not be 
     assessed and collected if the importer of record--
       ``(1) certifies to the Customs Service that the large yacht 
     is imported pursuant to this section for sale at a boat show 
     in the United States; and
       ``(2) posts a bond, which shall have a duration of 6 months 
     after the date of importation, in an amount equal to twice 
     the amount of duty on the large yacht that would otherwise be 
     imposed under subheading 8903.91.00 or 8903.92.00 of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
       ``(d) Procedures Upon Sale.--
       ``(1) Deposit of duty.--If any large yacht (which has been 
     imported for sale at a boat show in the United States with 
     the deferral of duties as provided in this section) is sold 
     within the 6-month period after importation--
       ``(A) entry shall be completed and duty (calculated at the 
     applicable rates provided for under subheading 8903.91.00 or 
     8903.92.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
     States and based upon the value of the large yacht at the 
     time of importation) shall be deposited with the Customs 
     Service; and
       ``(B) the bond posted as required by subsection (c)(2) 
     shall be returned to the importer.
       ``(e) Procedures Upon Expiration of Bond Period.--
       ``(1) In general.--If the large yacht entered with deferral 
     of duties is neither sold nor exported within the 6-month 
     period after importation--
       ``(A) entry shall be completed and duty (calculated at the 
     applicable rates provided for under subheading 8903.91.00 or 
     8903.92.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
     States and based upon the value of the large yacht at the 
     time of importation) shall be deposited with the Customs 
     Service; and
       ``(B) the bond posted as required by subsection (c)(2) 
     shall be returned to the importer.
       ``(2) Additional requirements.--No extensions of the bond 
     period shall be allowed. Any large yacht exported in 
     compliance with the bond period may not be reentered for 
     purposes of sale at a boat show in the United States (in 
     order to receive duty deferral benefits) for a period of 3 
     months after such exportation.
       ``(f) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Treasury is 
     authorized to make such rules and regulations as may be 
     necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     shall apply with respect to any large yacht imported into the 
     United States after the date that is 15 days after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 2407. REVIEW OF PROTESTS AGAINST DECISIONS OF CUSTOMS 
                   SERVICE.

       Section 515(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
     1515(a)) is amended by inserting after the third sentence the 
     following: ``Within 30 days from the date an application for 
     further review is filed, the appropriate customs officer 
     shall allow or deny the application and, if allowed, the 
     protest shall be forwarded to the customs officer who will be 
     conducting the further review.''.

     SEC. 2408. ENTRIES OF NAFTA-ORIGIN GOODS.

       (a) Refund of Merchandise Processing Fees.--Section 520(d) 
     of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1520(d)) is amended in 
     the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting ``(including 
     any merchandise processing fees)'' after ``excess duties''.
       (b) Protest Against Decision of Customs Service Relating to 
     NAFTA Claims.--Section 514(a)(7) of such Act (19 U.S.C. 
     1514(a)(7)) is amended by striking ``section 520(c)'' and 
     inserting ``subsection (c) or (d) of section 520''.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     apply with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 2409. TREATMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL MERCHANDISE HELD 
                   AT CUSTOMS-APPROVED STORAGE ROOMS.

       Section 557(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
     1557(a)(1)) is amended in the first sentence by inserting 
     ``(including international travel merchandise)'' after ``Any 
     merchandise subject to duty''.

     SEC. 2410. EXCEPTION TO 5-YEAR REVIEWS OF COUNTERVAILING DUTY 
                   OR ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDERS.

       Section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
     1675(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(7) Exclusions from computations.--
       ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), there shall 
     be excluded from the computation of the 5-year period 
     described in paragraph (1) and the periods described in 
     paragraph (6) any period during which the importation of the 
     subject merchandise is prohibited on account of the 
     imposition, under the International Emergency Economic Powers 
     Act or other provision of law, of sanctions by the United 
     States against the country in which the subject merchandise 
     originates.
       ``(B) Application of exclusion.--Subparagraph (A) shall 
     apply only with respect to subject merchandise which 
     originates in a country that is not a WTO member.''.

     SEC. 2411. WATER RESISTANT WOOL TROUSERS.

       Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 or 
     any other provision of law, upon proper request filed with 
     the Customs Service within 180 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, any entry or withdrawal from warehouse 
     for consumption--
       (1) that was made after December 31, 1988, and before 
     January 1, 1995; and
       (2) that would have been classifiable under subheading 
     6203.41.05 or 6204.61.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of 
     the United States and would have had a lower rate of duty, if 
     such entry or withdrawal had been made on January 1, 1995,

     shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if such entry or 
     withdrawal had been made on January 1, 1995.

     SEC. 2412. REIMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 98 is amended by 
     inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:


            ``       9801.00.26         Articles,          Free                              Free             ''
                                         previously                                                            .
                                         imported, with
                                         respect to which
                                         the duty was
                                         paid upon such
                                         previous
                                         importation, if
                                         (1) exported
                                         within 3 years
                                         after the date
                                         of such previous
                                         importation, (2)
                                         sold for
                                         exportation and
                                         exported to
                                         individuals for
                                         personal use,
                                         (3) reimported
                                         without having
                                         been advanced in
                                         value or
                                         improved in
                                         condition by any
                                         process of
                                         manufacture or
                                         other means
                                         while abroad,
                                         (4) reimported
                                         as personal
                                         returns from
                                         those
                                         individuals,
                                         whether or not
                                         consolidated
                                         with other
                                         personal returns
                                         prior to
                                         reimportation,
                                         and (5)
                                         reimported by or
                                         for the account
                                         of the person
                                         who exported
                                         them from the
                                         United States
                                         within 1 year of
                                         such exportation.

       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     applies to goods described in heading 9801.00.26 of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (as added by 
     subsection (a)) that are reimported into the United States on 
     or after the date that is 15 days after the date of enactment 
     of this Act.

     SEC. 2413. TREATMENT OF PERSONAL EFFECTS OF PARTICIPANTS IN 
                   CERTAIN WORLD ATHLETIC EVENTS.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by 
     inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:


``     9902.98.08      Any of the          Free         No change         Free              On or before 12/
                        following                                                            31/2002          ''
                        articles not                                                                           .
                        intended for sale
                        or distribution
                        to the public:
                        personal effects
                        of aliens who are
                        participants in,
                        officials of, or
                        accredited
                        members of
                        delegations to,
                        the 1999
                        International
                        Special Olympics,
                        the 1999 Women's
                        World Cup Soccer,
                        the 2001
                        International
                        Special Olympics,
                        the 2002 Salt
                        Lake City Winter
                        Olympics, and the
                        2002 Winter
                        Paralympic Games,
                        and of persons
                        who are immediate
                        family members of
                        or servants to
                        any of the
                        foregoing
                        persons;
                        equipment and
                        materials
                        imported in
                        connection with
                        the foregoing
                        events by or on
                        behalf of the
                        foregoing persons
                        or the organizing
                        committees of
                        such events;
                        articles to be
                        used in
                        exhibitions
                        depicting the
                        culture of a
                        country
                        participating in
                        any such event;
                        and, if
                        consistent with
                        the foregoing,
                        such other
                        articles as the
                        Secretary of
                        Treasury may
                        allow.


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       (b) Taxes and Fees Not To Apply.--The articles described in 
     heading 9902.98.08 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 
     United States (as added by subsection (a)) shall be free of 
     taxes and fees which may be otherwise applicable.
       (c) No Exemption From Customs Inspections.--The articles 
     described in heading 9902.98.08 of the Harmonized Tariff 
     Schedule of the United States (as added by subsection (a)) 
     shall not be free or otherwise exempt or excluded from 
     routine or other inspections as may be required by the 
     Customs Service.
       (d) Effective Date.--
       (1) In general.--The amendment made by this section applies 
     to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for 
     consumption, on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
       (2) Reliquidation.--Notwithstanding section 514 of the 
     Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision of 
     law, upon a request filed with the Customs Service on or 
     before the 90th day after the date of enactment of this Act, 
     any entry, or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, of 
     any article described in subheading 9902.98.08 of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (as added by 
     subsection (a)) that was made--
       (A) after May 15, 1999, and
       (B) before the date of enactment of this Act,

     shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such entry or 
     withdrawal occurred on the date of enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 2414. RELIQUIDATION OF CERTAIN ENTRIES OF THERMAL 
                   TRANSFER MULTIFUNCTION MACHINES.

       (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff 
     Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision of law 
     and subject to the provisions of subsection (b), the United 
     States Customs Service shall, not later than 180 days after 
     the receipt of the request described in subsection (b), 
     liquidate or reliquidate each entry described in subsection 
     (d) containing any merchandise which, at the time of the 
     original liquidation, was classified under subheading 
     8517.21.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
     States (relating to indirect electrostatic copiers) or 
     subheading 9009.12.00 of such Schedule (relating to indirect 
     electrostatic copiers), at the rate of duty that would have 
     been applicable to such merchandise if the merchandise had 
     been liquidated or reliquidated under subheading 8471.60.65 
     of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States 
     (relating to other automated data processing (ADP) thermal 
     transfer printer units) on the date of entry.
       (b) Requests.--Reliquidation may be made under subsection 
     (a) with respect to an entry described in subsection (d) only 
     if a request therefor is filed with the Customs Service 
     within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and 
     the request contains sufficient information to enable the 
     Customs Service to locate the entry or reconstruct the entry 
     if it cannot be located.
       (c) Payment of Amounts Owed.--Any amounts owed by the 
     United States pursuant to the liquidation or reliquidation of 
     an entry under subsection (a) shall be paid not later than 
     180 days after the date of such liquidation or reliquidation.
       (d) Affected Entries.--The entries referred to in 
     subsection (a), filed at the port of Los Angeles, are as 
     follows:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Date of entry             Entry number          Liquidation date
------------------------------------------------------------------------
        01/17/97              112-9638417-3              02/21/97
        01/10/97              112-9637684-9              03/07/97
        01/03/97              112-9636723-6              04/18/97
        01/10/97              112-9637686-4              03/07/97
        02/21/97              112-9642157-9              09/12/97
        02/14/97              112-9641619-9              06/06/97
        02/14/97              112-9641693-4              06/06/97
        02/21/97              112-9642156-1              09/12/97
        02/28/97              112-9643326-9              09/12/97
        03/18/97              112-9645336-6              09/19/97
        03/21/97              112-9645682-3              09/19/97
        03/21/97              112-9645681-5              09/19/97
        03/21/97              112-9645698-9              09/19/97
        03/14/97              112-9645026-3              09/19/97
        03/14/97              112-9645041-2              09/19/97
        03/20/97              112-9646075-9              09/19/97
        04/04/97              112-9647309-1              09/19/97
        04/04/97              112-9647312-5              09/19/97
        04/04/97              112-9647316-6              09/19/97
        04/11/97              112-9300151-5              10/31/97
        04/11/97              112-9300287-7              09/26/97
        04/11/97              112-9300308-1              02/20/98
        04/10/97              112-9300356-0              09/26/97
        04/16/97              112-9301387-4              09/26/97
        04/22/97              112-9301602-6              09/26/97
        04/18/97              112-9301627-3              09/26/97
        04/25/97              112-9301615-8              09/26/97
        04/25/97              112-9302445-9              10/31/97
        04/25/97              112-9302298-2              09/26/97
        04/04/97              112-9302371-7              09/26/97
        05/30/97              112-9306718-5              09/26/97
        05/19/97              112-9304958-9              09/26/97
        05/16/97              112-9305030-6              09/26/97
        05/09/97              112-9303707-1              09/26/97
        05/31/97              112-9306470-3              09/26/97
        05/02/97              112-9302717-1              09/19/97
        06/20/97              112-9308793-6              09/26/97
------------------------------------------------------------------------

     SEC. 2415. RELIQUIDATION OF CERTAIN DRAWBACK ENTRIES AND 
                   REFUND OF DRAWBACK PAYMENTS.

       (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff 
     Act of 1930 or any other provision of law, the Customs 
     Service shall, not later than 180 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, liquidate or reliquidate the entries 
     described in subsection (b) and any amounts owed by the 
     United States pursuant to the liquidation or reliquidation 
     shall be refunded with interest, subject to the provisions of 
     Treasury Decision 86-126(M) and Customs Service Ruling No. 
     224697, dated November 17, 1994.
       (b) Entries Described.--The entries described in this 
     subsection are the following:

  Entry number:                          Date of entry:
  855218319............................  July 18, 1985
  855218429............................  August 15, 1985
  855218649............................  September 13, 1985
  866000134............................  October 4, 1985
  866000257............................  November 14, 1985
  866000299............................  December 9, 1985
  866000451............................  January 14, 1986
  866001052............................  February 13, 1986
  866001133............................  March 7, 1986
  866001269............................  April 9, 1986
  866001366............................  May 9, 1986
  866001463............................  June 6, 1986
  866001573............................  July 7, 1986
  866001586............................  July 7, 1986
  866001599............................  July 7, 1986
  866001913............................  August 8, 1986
  866002255............................  September 10, 1986
  866002297............................  September 23, 1986
  03200000010..........................  October 3, 1986
  03200000028..........................  November 13, 1986
  03200000036..........................  November 26, 1986.
 

     SEC. 2416. CLARIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL U.S. NOTE 4 TO CHAPTER 
                   91 OF THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE 
                   UNITED STATES.

       Additional U.S. note 4 of chapter 91 of the Harmonized 
     Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended in the matter 
     preceding subdivision (a), by striking the comma after 
     ``stamping'' and inserting ``(including by means of indelible 
     ink),''.

     SEC. 2417. DUTY-FREE SALES ENTERPRISES.

       Section 555(b)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
     1555(b)(2)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; or''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
       ``(C) a port of entry, as established under section 1 of 
     the Act of August 24, 1912 (37 Stat. 434), or within 25 
     statute miles of a staffed port of entry if reasonable 
     assurance can be provided that duty-free merchandise sold by 
     the enterprise will be exported by individuals departing from 
     the customs territory through an international airport 
     located within the customs territory.''.

     SEC. 2418. CUSTOMS USER FEES.

       (a) Additional Preclearance Activities.--Section 
     13031(f)(3)(A)(iii) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget 
     Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(f)(3)(A)(iii)) is 
     amended to read as follows:
       ``(iii) to the extent funds remain available after making 
     reimbursements under clause (ii), in providing salaries for 
     up to 50 full-time equivalent inspectional positions to 
     provide preclearance services.''.
       (b) Collection of Fees for Passengers Aboard Commercial 
     Vessels.--Section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget 
     Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (5) to read as 
     follows:
       ``(5)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), for the arrival of 
     each passenger aboard a commercial vessel or commercial 
     aircraft from a place outside the United States (other than a 
     place referred to in subsection (b)(1)(A)(i) of this 
     section), $5.
       ``(B) For the arrival of each passenger aboard a commercial 
     vessel from a place referred to in subsection (b)(1)(A)(i) of 
     this section, $1.75''; and
       (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking ``(A) No fee'' and 
     inserting ``(A) Except as provided in subsection (a)(5)(B) of 
     this section, no fee''.
       (c) Use of Merchandise Processing Fees for Automated 
     Commercial Systems.--Section 13031(f) of the Consolidated 
     Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(f)) 
     is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(6) Of the amounts collected in fiscal year 1999 under 
     paragraphs (9) and (10) of subsection (a), $50,000,000 shall 
     be available to the Customs Service, subject to 
     appropriations Acts, for automated commercial systems. 
     Amounts made available under this paragraph shall remain 
     available until expended.''.
       (d) Advisory Committee.--Section 13031 of the Consolidated 
     Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c) is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(k) Advisory Committee.--The Commissioner of Customs 
     shall establish an advisory committee whose membership shall 
     consist of representatives from the airline, cruise ship, and 
     other transportation industries who may be subject to fees 
     under subsection (a). The advisory committee shall not be 
     subject to termination under section 14 of the Federal 
     Advisory Committee Act. The advisory committee shall meet on 
     a periodic basis and shall advise the Commissioner on issues 
     related to the performance of the inspectional services of 
     the United States Customs Service. Such advice shall include,

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     but not be limited to, such issues as the time periods during 
     which such services should be performed, the proper number 
     and deployment of inspection officers, the level of fees, and 
     the appropriateness of any proposed fee. The Commissioner 
     shall give consideration to the views of the advisory 
     committee in the exercise of his or her duties.''.
       (e) National Customs Automation Test Regarding 
     Reconciliation.--Section 505(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 
     U.S.C. 1505(c)) is amended by adding at the end the 
     following: ``For the period beginning on October 1, 1998, and 
     ending on the date on which the `Revised National Customs 
     Automation Test Regarding Reconciliation' of the Customs 
     Service is terminated, or October 1, 2000, whichever occurs 
     earlier, the Secretary may prescribe an alternative mid-point 
     interest accounting methodology, which may be employed by the 
     importer, based upon aggregate data in lieu of accounting for 
     such interest from each deposit data provided in this 
     subsection.''.
       (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect 30 days after the date of enactment of this 
     Act.

     SEC. 2419. DUTY DRAWBACK FOR METHYL TERTIARY-BUTYL ETHER 
                   (``MTBE'').

       (a) In General.--Section 313(p)(3)(A)(i)(I) of the Tariff 
     Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(3)(A)(i)(I)) is amended by 
     striking ``and 2902'' and inserting ``2902, and 2909.19.14''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act, and 
     shall apply to drawback claims filed on and after such date.

     SEC. 2420. SUBSTITUTION OF FINISHED PETROLEUM DERIVATIVES.

       (a) In General.--Section 313(p)(1) of the Tariff Act of 
     1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(1)) is amended in the matter 
     following subparagraph (C) by striking ``the amount of the 
     duties paid on, or attributable to, such qualified article 
     shall be refunded as drawback to the drawback claimant.'' and 
     inserting ``drawback shall be allowed as described in 
     paragraph (4).''.
       (b) Requirements.--Section 313(p)(2) of such Act (19 U.S.C. 
     1313(p)(2)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A)--
       (A) in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by striking ``the 
     qualified article'' each place it appears and inserting ``a 
     qualified article''; and
       (B) in clause (iv), by striking ``an imported' and 
     inserting ``a''; and
       (2) in subparagraph (G), by inserting ``transferor,'' after 
     ``importer,''.
       (c) Qualified Article Defined, Etc.--Section 313(p)(3) of 
     such Act (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(3)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A)--
       (A) in clause (i)(II), by striking ``liquids, pastes, 
     powders, granules, and flakes'' and inserting ``the primary 
     forms provided under Note 6 to chapter 39 of the Harmonized 
     Tariff Schedule of the United States''; and
       (B) in clause (ii)--
       (i) in subclause (I) by striking ``or'' at the end;
       (ii) in subclause (II) by striking the period and inserting 
     ``, or''; and
       (iii) by adding after subclause (II) the following:

       ``(III) an article of the same kind and quality as 
     described in subparagraph (B), or any combination thereof, 
     that is transferred, as so certified in a certificate of 
     delivery or certificate of manufacture and delivery in a 
     quantity not greater than the quantity of articles purchased 
     or exchanged.

     The transferred merchandise described in subclause (III), 
     regardless of its origin, so designated on the certificate of 
     delivery or certificate of manufacture and delivery shall be 
     the qualified article for purposes of this section. A party 
     who issues a certificate of delivery, or certificate of 
     manufacture and delivery, shall also certify to the 
     Commissioner of Customs that it has not, and will not, issue 
     such certificates for a quantity greater than the amount 
     eligible for drawback and that appropriate records will be 
     maintained to demonstrate that fact.'';
       (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``exported article'' 
     and inserting ``article, including an imported, manufactured, 
     substituted, or exported article,''; and
       (3) in the first sentence of subparagraph (C), by striking 
     ``such article.'' and inserting ``either the qualified 
     article or the exported article.''.
       (d) Limitation on Drawback.--Section 313(p)(4)(B) of such 
     Act (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(4)(B)) is amended by inserting before 
     the period at the end the following: ``had the claim 
     qualified for drawback under subsection (j)''.
       (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect as if included in the amendment made by 
     section 632(a)(6) of the North American Free Trade Agreement 
     Implementation Act. For purposes of section 632(b) of that 
     Act, the 3-year requirement set forth in section 313(r) of 
     the Tariff Act of 1930 shall not apply to any drawback claim 
     filed within 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act 
     for which that 3-year period would have expired.

     SEC. 2421. DUTY ON CERTAIN IMPORTATIONS OF MUESLIX CEREALS.

       (a) Before January 1, 1996.--Notwithstanding section 514 of 
     the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other 
     provision of law, upon proper request filed with the Customs 
     Service before the 90th day after the date of the enactment 
     of this Act, any entry or withdrawal from warehouse for 
     consumption made after December 31, 1991, and before January 
     1, 1996, of mueslix cereal, which was classified in 
     subheading 2008.92.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of 
     the United States and to which the column 1 special rate of 
     duty applicable for goods of Canada applied--
       (1) shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if the column 
     one special rate of duty applicable for goods of Canada in 
     subheading 1904.10.00 of such Schedule applied to such 
     mueslix cereal at the time of such entry or withdrawal; and
       (2) any excess duties paid as a result of such liquidation 
     or reliquidation shall be refunded, including interest at the 
     appropriate applicable rate.
       (b) After December 31, 1995.--Notwithstanding section 514 
     of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other 
     provision of law, upon proper request filed with the Customs 
     Service before the 90th day after the date of the enactment 
     of this Act, any entry or withdrawal from warehouse for 
     consumption made after December 31, 1995, and before January 
     1, 1998, of mueslix cereal, which was classified in 
     subheading 1904.20.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of 
     the United States and to which the column 1 special rate of 
     duty applicable for goods of special column rate applicable 
     for Canada applied--
       (1) shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if the column 1 
     special rate of duty applicable for goods of Canada in 
     subheading 1904.10.00 of such Schedule applied to such 
     mueslix cereal at the time of such entry or withdrawal; and
       (2) any excess duties paid as a result of such liquidation 
     or reliquidation shall be refunded, including interest at the 
     appropriate applicable rate.

     SEC. 2422. EXPANSION OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE NO. 143.

       (a) Expansion of Foreign Trade Zone.--The Foreign Trade 
     Zones Board shall expand Foreign Trade Zone No. 143 to 
     include areas in the vicinity of the Chico Municipal Airport 
     in accordance with the application submitted by the 
     Sacramento-Yolo Port District of Sacramento, California, to 
     the Board on March 11, 1997.
       (b) Other Requirements Not Affected.--The expansion of 
     Foreign Trade Zone No. 143 under subsection (a) shall not 
     relieve the Port of Sacramento of any requirement under the 
     Foreign Trade Zones Act, or under regulations of the Foreign 
     Trade Zones Board, relating to such expansion.

     SEC. 2423. MARKING OF CERTAIN SILK PRODUCTS AND CONTAINERS.

       (a) In General.--Section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 
     U.S.C. 1304) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsections (h), (i), (j), and (k) as 
     subsections (i), (j), (k), and (l), respectively; and
       (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(h) Marking of Certain Silk Products.--The marking 
     requirements of subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply 
     either to--
       ``(1) articles provided for in subheading 6214.10.10 of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, as in effect 
     on January 1, 1997; or
       ``(2) articles provided for in heading 5007 of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States as in effect 
     on January 1, 1997.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 304(j) of such Act, as 
     redesignated by subsection (a)(1) of this section, is amended 
     by striking ``subsection (h)'' and inserting ``subsection 
     (i)''.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for 
     consumption, on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 2424. EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT (NORMAL 
                   TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT) TO THE PRODUCTS OF 
                   MONGOLIA.

       (a) Findings.--The Congress finds that Mongolia--
       (1) has received normal trade relations treatment since 
     1991 and has been found to be in full compliance with the 
     freedom of emigration requirements under title IV of the 
     Trade Act of 1974;
       (2) has emerged from nearly 70 years of communism and 
     dependence on the former Soviet Union, approving a new 
     constitution in 1992 which has established a modern 
     parliamentary democracy charged with guaranteeing fundamental 
     human rights, freedom of expression, and an independent 
     judiciary;
       (3) has held 4 national elections under the new 
     constitution, 2 presidential and 2 parliamentary, thereby 
     solidifying the nation's transition to democracy;
       (4) has undertaken significant market-based economic 
     reforms, including privatization, the reduction of government 
     subsidies, the elimination of most price controls and 
     virtually all import tariffs, and the closing of insolvent 
     banks;
       (5) has concluded a bilateral trade treaty with the United 
     States in 1991, and a bilateral investment treaty in 1994;
       (6) has acceded to the Agreement Establishing the World 
     Trade Organization, and extension of unconditional normal 
     trade relations treatment to the products of Mongolia would 
     enable the United States to avail itself of all rights under 
     the World Trade Organization with respect to Mongolia; and

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       (7) has demonstrated a strong desire to build friendly 
     relationships and to cooperate fully with the United States 
     on trade matters.
       (b) Termination of Application of Title IV of the Trade Act 
     of 1974 to Mongolia.--
       (1) Presidential determinations and extensions of 
     nondiscriminatory treatment.--Notwithstanding any provision 
     of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2431 et 
     seq.), the President may--
       (A) determine that such title should no longer apply to 
     Mongolia; and
       (B) after making a determination under subparagraph (A) 
     with respect to Mongolia, proclaim the extension of 
     nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations 
     treatment) to the products of that country.
       (2) Termination of application of title iv.--On or after 
     the effective date of the extension under paragraph (1)(B) of 
     nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of Mongolia, 
     title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 shall cease to apply to 
     that country.

     SEC. 2425. ENHANCED CARGO INSPECTION PILOT PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--The Commissioner of Customs is authorized 
     to establish a pilot program for fiscal year 1999 to provide 
     24-hour cargo inspection service on a fee-for-service basis 
     at an international airport described in subsection (b). The 
     Commissioner may extend the pilot program for fiscal years 
     after fiscal year 1999 if the Commissioner determines that 
     the extension is warranted.
       (b) Airport Described.--The international airport described 
     in this subsection is a multi-modal international airport 
     that--
       (1) is located near a seaport; and
       (2) serviced more than 185,000 tons of air cargo in 1997.

     SEC. 2426. PAYMENT OF EDUCATION COSTS OF DEPENDENTS OF 
                   CERTAIN CUSTOMS SERVICE PERSONNEL.

       Notwithstanding section 2164 of title 10, United States 
     Code, the Department of Defense shall permit the dependent 
     children of deceased United States Customs Aviation Group 
     Supervisor Pedro J. Rodriquez attending the Antilles 
     Consolidated School System in Puerto Rico, to complete their 
     primary and secondary education within this school system 
     without cost to such children or any parent, relative, or 
     guardian of such children. The United States Customs Service 
     shall reimburse the Department of Defense for reasonable 
     education expenses to cover these costs.

         TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986

     SEC. 3001. PROPERTY SUBJECT TO A LIABILITY TREATED IN SAME 
                   MANNER AS ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.

       (a) Repeal of Property Subject to a Liability Test.--
       (1) Section 357.--Section 357(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 (relating to assumption of liability) is amended 
     by striking ``, or acquires from the taxpayer property 
     subject to a liability''.
       (2) Section 358.--Section 358(d)(1) of such Code (relating 
     to assumption of liability) is amended by striking ``or 
     acquired from the taxpayer property subject to a liability''.
       (3) Section 368.--
       (A) Section 368(a)(1)(C) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``, or the fact that property acquired is subject to 
     a liability,''.
       (B) The last sentence of section 368(a)(2)(B) of such Code 
     is amended by striking ``, and the amount of any liability to 
     which any property acquired from the acquiring corporation is 
     subject,''.
       (b) Clarification of Assumption of Liability.--
       (1) In general.--Section 357 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(d) Determination of Amount of Liability Assumed.--
       ``(1) In general.--For purposes of this section, section 
     358(d), section 362(d), section 368(a)(1)(C), and section 
     368(a)(2)(B), except as provided in regulations--
       ``(A) a recourse liability (or portion thereof) shall be 
     treated as having been assumed if, as determined on the basis 
     of all facts and circumstances, the transferee has agreed to, 
     and is expected to, satisfy such liability (or portion), 
     whether or not the transferor has been relieved of such 
     liability; and
       ``(B) except to the extent provided in paragraph (2), a 
     nonrecourse liability shall be treated as having been assumed 
     by the transferee of any asset subject to such liability.
       ``(2) Exception for nonrecourse liability.--The amount of 
     the nonrecourse liability treated as described in paragraph 
     (1)(B) shall be reduced by the lesser of--
       ``(A) the amount of such liability which an owner of other 
     assets not transferred to the transferee and also subject to 
     such liability has agreed with the transferee to, and is 
     expected to, satisfy; or
       ``(B) the fair market value of such other assets 
     (determined without regard to section 7701(g)).
       ``(3) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such 
     regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of 
     this subsection and section 362(d). The Secretary may also 
     prescribe regulations which provide that the manner in which 
     a liability is treated as assumed under this subsection is 
     applied, where appropriate, elsewhere in this title.''.
       (2) Limitation on basis increase attributable to assumption 
     of liability.--Section 362 of such Code is amended by adding 
     at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(d) Limitation on Basis Increase Attributable to 
     Assumption of Liability.--
       ``(1) In general.--In no event shall the basis of any 
     property be increased under subsection (a) or (b) above the 
     fair market value of such property (determined without regard 
     to section 7701(g)) by reason of any gain recognized to the 
     transferor as a result of the assumption of a liability.
       ``(2) Treatment of gain not subject to tax.--Except as 
     provided in regulations, if--
       ``(A) gain is recognized to the transferor as a result of 
     an assumption of a nonrecourse liability by a transferee 
     which is also secured by assets not transferred to such 
     transferee; and
       ``(B) no person is subject to tax under this title on such 
     gain,

     then, for purposes of determining basis under subsections (a) 
     and (b), the amount of gain recognized by the transferor as a 
     result of the assumption of the liability shall be determined 
     as if the liability assumed by the transferee equaled such 
     transferee's ratable portion of such liability determined on 
     the basis of the relative fair market values (determined 
     without regard to section 7701(g)) of all of the assets 
     subject to such liability.''.
       (c) Application to Provisions Other Than Subchapter C.--
       (1) Section 584.--Section 584(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended--
       (A) by striking ``, and the fact that any property 
     transferred by the common trust fund is subject to a 
     liability,'' in subparagraph (A); and
       (B) by striking clause (ii) of subparagraph (B) and 
     inserting:
       ``(ii) Assumed liabilities.--For purposes of clause (i), 
     the term `assumed liabilities' means any liability of the 
     common trust fund assumed by any regulated investment company 
     in connection with the transfer referred to in paragraph 
     (1)(A).
       ``(C) Assumption.--For purposes of this paragraph, in 
     determining the amount of any liability assumed, the rules of 
     section 357(d) shall apply.''.
       (2) Section 1031.--The last sentence of section 1031(d) of 
     such Code is amended--
       (A) by striking ``assumed a liability of the taxpayer or 
     acquired from the taxpayer property subject to a liability'' 
     and inserting ``assumed (as determined under section 357(d)) 
     a liability of the taxpayer''; and
       (B) by striking ``or acquisition (in the amount of the 
     liability)''.
       (d) Conforming Amendments.--
       (1) Section 351(h)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
     is amended by striking ``, or acquires property subject to a 
     liability,''.
       (2) Section 357 of such Code is amended by striking ``or 
     acquisition'' each place it appears in subsection (a) or (b).
       (3) Section 357(b)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 
     ``or acquired''.
       (4) Section 357(c)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 
     ``, plus the amount of the liabilities to which the property 
     is subject,''.
       (5) Section 357(c)(3) of such Code is amended by striking 
     ``or to which the property transferred is subject''.
       (6) Section 358(d)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 
     ``or acquisition (in the amount of the liability)''.
       (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to transfers after October 18, 1998.
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                  WARNER (AND LEVIN) AMENDMENT NO. 482

  Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. Levin) proposed an amendment to the 
bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 273, line 20, strike ``a period;'' and insert `` `, 
     except that this clause does not apply in a case in which the 
     Secretary of Defense determines in writing that unusual 
     circumstances justify reimbursement using a separate 
     contract.'; ''.
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                       SCHUMER AMENDMENT NO. 483

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Schumer) proposd an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 417, in the table preceding line 1, strike 
     ``$12,800,000'' in the amount column of the item relating to 
     Rome Laboratory, New York, and insert ``$25,800,000''.
       On page 420, between lines 17 and 18, insert the following:

     SEC. 2305. CONSOLIDATION OF AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY 
                   FACILITIES AT ROME RESEARCH SITE, ROME, NEW 
                   YORK.

       The Secretary of the Air Force may accept contributions 
     from the State of New York in addition to amounts authorized 
     in section 2304(a)(1) for the project authorized by section 
     2301(a) for Rome Laboratory, New York, for purposes of 
     carrying out military construction relating to the 
     consolidation of Air Force Research Laboratory facilities at 
     the Rome Research Site, Rome, New York.
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                       BENNETT AMENDMENT NO. 484

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Bennett) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:


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       On page 453, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following:

     SEC. 2832. REPAIR AND CONVEYANCE OF RED BUTTE DAM AND 
                   RESERVOIR, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.

       (a) Conveyance Required.--The Secretary of the Army may 
     convey, without consideration, to the Central Utah Water 
     Conservancy District, Utah (in this section referred to as 
     the ``District''), all right, title, and interest of the 
     United States in and to the real property, including the dam, 
     spillway, and any other improvements thereon, comprising the 
     Red Butte Dam and Reservoir, Salt Lake City, Utah. The 
     Secretary shall make the conveyance without regard to the 
     department or agency of the Federal Government having 
     jurisdiction over Red Butte Dam and Reservoir.
       (b) Provision of Funds.--Not later than 60 days after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary may make 
     funds available to the District for purposes of the 
     improvement of Red Butte Dam and Reservoir to meet the 
     standards applicable to the dam and reservoir under the laws 
     of the State of Utah.
       (c) Use of Funds.--The District shall use funds made 
     available to the District under subsection (b) solely for 
     purposes of improving Red Butte Dam and Reservoir to meet the 
     standards referred to in that subsection.
       (d) Responsibility for Maintenance and Operation.--Upon the 
     conveyance of Red Butte Dam and Reservoir under subsection 
     (a), the District shall assume all responsibility for the 
     operation and maintenance of Red Butte Dam and Reservoir for 
     fish, wildlife, and flood control purposes in accordance with 
     the repayment contract or other applicable agreement between 
     the District and the Bureau of Reclamation with respect to 
     Red Butte Dam and Reservoir.
       (e) Description of Property.--The legal description of the 
     real property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall be 
     determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary. The 
     cost of the survey shall be borne by the District.
       (f) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may 
     require such additional terms and conditions in connection 
     with the conveyance under subsection (a) as the Secretary 
     considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United 
     States.
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                        BIDEN AMENDMENT NO. 485

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Biden) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 1059, 
supra; as follows:

       On page 29, line 11, increase the amount by $3,000,000.
       On page 29, line 14, reduce the amount by $3,000,000.
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                       ROBERTS AMENDMENT NO. 486

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Roberts) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 29, line 10, increase the amount by $3,000,000.
       On page 29, line 14, reduce the amount by $3,000,000.
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                       KENNEDY AMENDMENT NO. 487

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Kennedy) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       At the end of title 8 insert:

     SEC. [SC099.447]. CONTRACT GOAL FOR SMALL DISADVANTAGED 
                   BUSINESSES AND CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER 
                   EDUCATION.

       Extension of Requirement.--Subsection (k) of section 2323 
     of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 
     ``2000'' both places it appears and inserting ``2003''.
                                 ______
                                 

                        McCAIN AMENDMENT NO. 488

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. McCain) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       At the end of subtitle D of title VI, add the following new 
     section:

     SEC. 659. SPECIAL COMPENSATION FOR SEVERELY DISABLED 
                   UNIFORMED SERVICES RETIREES.

       (a) Authority.--(1) Chapter 71 of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     section:

     ``Sec. 1413. Special compensation for certain severely 
       disabled uniformed services retirees

       ``(a) Authority.--The Secretary concerned shall, subject to 
     the availability of appropriations for such purpose, pay to 
     each eligible disabled uniformed services retiree a monthly 
     amount determined under subsection (b).
       ``(b) Amount.--The amount to be paid to an eligible 
     disabled uniformed services retiree in accordance with 
     subsection (a) is the following:
       ``(1) For any month for which the retiree has a qualifying 
     service-connected disability rated as total, $300.
       ``(2) For any month for which the retiree has a qualifying 
     service-connected disability rated as 90 percent, $200.
       ``(3) For any month for which the retiree has a qualifying 
     service-connected disability rated as 80 percent or 70 
     percent, $100.
       ``(c) Eligible Members.--An eligible disabled uniformed 
     services retiree referred to in subsection (a) is a member of 
     the uniformed services in a retired status (other than a 
     member who is retired under chapter 61 of this title) who--
       ``(1) completed at least 20 years of service in the 
     uniformed services that are creditable for purposes of 
     computing the amount of retired pay to which the member is 
     entitled; and
       ``(2) has a qualifying service-connected disability.
       ``(d) Qualifying Service-Connected Disability Defined.--In 
     this section, the term `qualifying service-connected 
     disability' means a service-connected disability that--
       ``(1) was incurred or aggravated in the performance of duty 
     as a member of a uniformed service, as determined by the 
     Secretary concerned; and
       ``(2) is rated as not less than 70 percent disabling--
       ``(A) by the Secretary concerned as of the date on which 
     the member is retired from the uniformed services; or
       ``(B) by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs within four 
     years following the date on which the member is retired from 
     the uniformed services.
       ``(e) Status of Payments.--Payments under this section are 
     not retired pay.
       ``(f) Source of Funds.--Payments under this section for any 
     fiscal year shall be paid out of funds appropriated for pay 
     and allowances payable by the Secretary concerned for that 
     fiscal year.
       ``(g) Other Definitions.--In this section:
       ``(1) The term `service-connected' has the meaning give 
     that term in section 101 of title 38.
       ``(2) The term `disability rated as total' means--
       ``(A) a disability that is rated as total under the 
     standard schedule of rating disabilities in use by the 
     Department of Veterans Affairs; or
       ``(B) a disability for which the scheduled rating is less 
     than total but for which a rating of total is assigned by 
     reason of inability of the disabled person concerned to 
     secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as a 
     result of service-connected disabilities.
       ``(3) The term `retired pay' includes retainer pay, 
     emergency officers' retirement pay, and naval pension.''.
       (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
     is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

``1413. Special compensation for certain severely disabled uniformed 
              services retirees.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--Section 1413 of title 10, United 
     States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on 
     October 1, 1999, and shall apply to months that begin on or 
     after that date. No benefit may be paid to any person by 
     reason of that section for any period before that date.
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                 HARKIN (AND OTHERS) AMENDMENT NO. 489

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Harkin, for himself, Mr. Feingold, and Mr. Conrad) 
proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       In title V, at the end of subtitle D, add the following:

     SEC. 552. ELIMINATION OF BACKLOG IN REQUESTS FOR REPLACEMENT 
                   OF MILITARY MEDALS AND OTHER DECORATIONS.

       (a) Sufficient Resourcing Required.--The Secretary of 
     Defense shall make available funds and other resources at the 
     levels that are necessary for ensuring the elimination of the 
     backlog of the unsatisfied requests made to the Department of 
     Defense for the issuance or replacement of military 
     decorations for former members of the Armed Forces. The 
     organizations to which the necessary funds and other 
     resources are to be made available for that purpose are as 
     follows:
       (1) The Army Reserve Personnel Command.
       (2) The Bureau of Naval Personnel.
       (3) The Air Force Personnel Center.
       (4) The National Archives and Records Administration
       (b) Condition.--The Secretary shall allocate funds and 
     other resources under subsection (a) in a manner that does 
     not detract from the performance of other personnel service 
     and personnel support activities within the Department of 
     Defense.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 45 days after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit 
     to Congress a report on the status of the backlog described 
     in subsection (a). The report shall include a plan for 
     eliminating the backlog.
       (d) Replacement Decoration Defined.--For the purposes of 
     this section, the term ``decoration'' means a medal or other 
     decoration that a former member of the Armed Forces was 
     awarded by the United States for military service of the 
     United States.
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                         LOTT AMENDMENT NO. 490

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Lott) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 1059, 
supra; as follows:


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       On page 283, line 18, strike ``(h)'' and insert the 
     following:
       (h) Relationship to Preference on Transportation of 
     Supplies.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as 
     modifying, superseding, impairing, or restricting 
     requirements, authorities, or responsibilities under section 
     2631 of title 10, United States Code.
       (i)
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                       BINGAMAN AMENDMENT NO. 491

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Bingaman) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 357, between lines 11 and 12, insert the following:

     SEC. 1032. REPORT ON USE OF NATIONAL GUARD FACILITIES AND 
                   INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SUPPORT OF PROVISION OF 
                   VETERANS SERVICES.

       (a) Report.--(1) The Chief of the National Guard Bureau 
     shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans 
     Affairs, submit to the Secretary of Defense a report 
     assessing the feasibility and desirability of using the 
     facilities and electronic infrastructure of the National 
     Guard for support of the provision of services to veterans by 
     the Secretary. The report shall include an assessment of any 
     costs and benefits associated with the use of such facilities 
     and infrastructure for such support.
       (2) The Secretary of Defense shall transmit to Congress the 
     report submitted under paragraph (1), together with any 
     comments on the report that the Secretary considers 
     appropriate.
       (b) Transmittal Date.--The report shall be transmitted 
     under subsection (a)(2) not later than April 1, 2000.
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                       SESSIONS AMENDMENT NO. 492

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Sessions) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       In title II, at the end of the subtitle C, add the 
     following:

     SEC. 225. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING BALLISTIC MISSILE 
                   DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY FUNDING.

       It is the Sense of Congress that--
       (1) because technology development provides the basis for 
     future weapon systems, it is important to maintain a healthy 
     funding balance between ballistic missile defense technology 
     development and ballistic missile defense acquisition 
     programs;
       (2) funding planned within the future years defense program 
     of the Department of Defense should be sufficient to support 
     the development of technology for future and follow-on 
     ballistic missile defense systems while simultaneously 
     supporting ballistic missile defense acquisition programs;
       (3) the Secretary of Defense should seek to ensure that 
     funding in the future years defense program is adequate for 
     both advanced ballistic missile defense technology 
     development and for existing ballistic missile defense 
     acquisition programs; and
       (4) the Secretary should submit a report to the 
     congressional defense committees by March 15, 2000, on the 
     Secretary's plan for dealing with the matters identified in 
     this section.
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                        CONRAD AMENDMENT NO. 493

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Conrad) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       In title II, at the end of subtitle C, add the following:

     SEC. 225. REPORT ON NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE.

       Not later than March 15, 2000, the Secretary of Defense 
     shall submit to Congress the Secretary's assessment of the 
     advantages or disadvantages of a two-site deployment of a 
     ground-based National Missile Defense system, with special 
     reference to considerations of the worldwide ballistic 
     missile threat, defensive coverage, redundancy and 
     survivability, and economies of scale.
                                 ______
                                 

                        ALLARD AMENDMENT NO. 494

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Allard) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 578, below line 21, add the following:

     SEC. 3179. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON CLOSURE OF ROCKY 
                   FLATS ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SITE, COLORADO.

       (a) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2000, the 
     Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed 
     Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report 
     assessing the progress in the closure of the Rocky Flats 
     Environmental Technology Site, Colorado.
       (b) Report Elements.--The report shall address the 
     following:
       (1) How decisions with respect to the future use of the 
     Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site effect ongoing 
     cleanup at the site.
       (2) Whether the Secretary of Energy could provide 
     flexibility to the contractor at the site in order to quicken 
     the cleanup of the site.
       (3) Whether the Secretary could take additional actions 
     throughout the nuclear weapons complex of the Department of 
     Energy in order to quicken the closure of the site.
       (4) The developments, if any, since the April 1999 report 
     of the Comptroller General that could alter the pace of the 
     closure of the site.
       (5) The possibility of closure of the site by 2006.
       (6) The actions that could be taken by the Secretary or 
     Congress to ensure that the site would be closed by 2006.
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                       CLELAND AMENDMENT NO. 495

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Cleland) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       At the appropriate place in title VI, add the following:
 Subtitle __--Montgomery GI Bill Benefits and Other Education Benefits

                  PART I--MONTGOMERY GI BILL BENEFITS

     SEC. 6__. INCREASE IN RATES OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR 
                   FULL-TIME EDUCATION.

       (a) Increase.--Section 3015 of title 38, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``$528'' and 
     inserting ``$600''; and
       (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``$429'' and 
     inserting ``$488''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
     shall take effect on October 1, 1999, and shall apply with 
     respect to educational assistance allowances paid for months 
     after September 1999. However, no adjustment in rates of 
     educational assistance shall be made under subsection (g) of 
     section 3015 of title 38, United States Code, for fiscal year 
     2000.

     SEC. 6__. TERMINATION OF REDUCTIONS OF BASIC PAY.

       (a) Repeals.--(1) Section 3011 of title 38, United States 
     Code, is amended by striking subsection (b).
       (2) Section 3012 of such title is amended by striking 
     subsection (c).
       (3) The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall 
     take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and 
     shall apply to individuals whose initial obligated period of 
     active duty under section 3011 or 3012 of title 38, United 
     States Code, as the case may be, begins on or after such 
     date.
       (b) Termination of Reductions in Progress.--Any reduction 
     in the basic pay of an individual referred to in section 
     3011(b) of title 38, United States Code, by reason of such 
     section 3011(b), or of any individual referred to in section 
     3012(c) of such title by reason of such section 3012(c), as 
     of the date of the enactment of this Act shall cease 
     commencing with the first month beginning after such date, 
     and any obligation of such individual under such section 
     3011(b) or 3012(c), as the case may be, as of the day before 
     such date shall be deemed to be fully satisfied as of such 
     date.
       (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 3034(e)(1) of title 38, 
     United States Code, is amended in the second sentence by 
     striking ``as soon as practicable'' and all that follows 
     through ``such additional times'' and inserting ``at such 
     times''.

     SEC. 6__. ACCELERATED PAYMENTS OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.

       Section 3014 of title 38, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) by inserting ``(a)'' before ``The Secretary shall 
     pay''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection (b):
       ``(b)(1) Whenever the Secretary determines it appropriate 
     under the regulations prescribed pursuant to paragraph (6), 
     the Secretary may make payments of basic educational 
     assistance under this subchapter on an accelerated basis.
       ``(2) The Secretary may pay basic educational assistance on 
     an accelerated basis only to an individual entitled to 
     payment of such assistance under this subchapter who has made 
     a request for payment of such assistance on an accelerated 
     basis.
       ``(3) If an adjustment under section 3015(g) of this title 
     in the monthly rate of basic educational assistance will 
     occur during a period for which a payment of such assistance 
     is made on an accelerated basis under this subsection, the 
     Secretary shall--
       ``(A) pay on an accelerated basis the amount such 
     assistance otherwise payable under this subchapter for the 
     period without regard to the adjustment under that section; 
     and
       ``(B) pay on the date of the adjustment any additional 
     amount of such assistance that is payable for the period as a 
     result of the adjustment.
       ``(4) The entitlement to basic educational assistance under 
     this subchapter of an individual who is paid such assistance 
     on an accelerated basis under this subsection shall be 
     charged at a rate equal to one month for each month of the 
     period covered by the accelerated payment of such assistance.
       ``(5) Basic educational assistance shall be paid on an 
     accelerated basis under this subsection as follows:
       ``(A) In the case of assistance for a course leading to a 
     standard college degree, at the beginning of the quarter, 
     semester, or term

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     of the course in a lump-sum amount equivalent to the 
     aggregate amount of monthly assistance otherwise payable 
     under this subchapter for the quarter, semester, or term, as 
     the case may be, of the course.
       ``(B) In the case of assistance for a course other than a 
     course referred to in subparagraph (A)--
       ``(i) at the later of (I) the beginning of the course, or 
     (II) a reasonable time after the request for payment by the 
     individual concerned; and
       ``(ii) in any amount requested by the individual concerned 
     up to the aggregate amount of monthly assistance otherwise 
     payable under this subchapter for the period of the course.
       ``(6) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations for 
     purposes of making payments of basic educational assistance 
     on an accelerated basis under this subsection. Such 
     regulations shall specify the circumstances under which 
     accelerated payments may be made and include requirements 
     relating to the request for, making and delivery of, and 
     receipt and use of such payments.''.

     SEC. 6__. TRANSFER OF ENTITLEMENT TO EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE 
                   BY CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES .

       (a) Authority To Transfer to Family Members.--Subchapter II 
     of chapter 30 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by 
     adding at the end the following new section:

     ``Sec. 3020. Transfer of entitlement to basic educational 
       assistance: members of the Armed Forces

       ``(a)(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, the 
     Secretary concerned may, for the purpose of enhancing 
     recruiting and retention and at that Secretary's sole 
     discretion, permit an individual described in paragraph (2) 
     who is entitled to basic educational assistance under this 
     subchapter to elect to transfer such individual's entitlement 
     to such assistance, in whole or in part, to the dependents 
     specified in subsection (b).
       ``(2) An individual referred to in paragraph (1) is any 
     individual who is a member of the Armed Forces at the time of 
     the approval by the Secretary concerned of the individual's 
     request to transfer entitlement to educational assistance 
     under this section.
       ``(3) Subject to the time limitation for use of entitlement 
     under section 3031 of this title, an individual approved to 
     transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this 
     section may transfer such entitlement at any time after the 
     approval of individual's request to transfer such entitlement 
     without regard to whether the individual is a member of the 
     Armed Forces when the transfer is executed.
       ``(b) An individual approved to transfer an entitlement to 
     basic educational assistance under this section may transfer 
     the individual's entitlement to such assistance as follows:
       ``(1) To the individual's spouse.
       ``(2) To one or more of the individual's children.
       ``(3) To a combination of the individuals referred to in 
     paragraphs (1) and (2).
       ``(c)(1) An individual transferring an entitlement to basic 
     educational assistance under this section shall--
       ``(A) designate the dependent or dependents to whom such 
     entitlement is being transferred and the percentage of such 
     entitlement to be transferred to each such dependent; and
       ``(B) specify the period for which the transfer shall be 
     effective for each dependent designated under subparagraph 
     (A).
       ``(2) The aggregate amount of the entitlement transferable 
     by an individual under this section may not exceed the 
     aggregate amount of the entitlement of such individual to 
     basic educational assistance under this subchapter.
       ``(3) An individual transferring an entitlement under this 
     section may modify or revoke the transfer at any time before 
     the use of the transferred entitlement begins. An individual 
     shall make the modification or revocation by submitting 
     written notice of the action to the Secretary concerned.
       ``(d)(1) The use of any entitlement transferred under this 
     section shall be charged against the entitlement of the 
     individual making the transfer at the rate of one month for 
     each month of transferred entitlement that is used.
       ``(2) Except as provided in under subsection (c)(1)(B) and 
     subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), a dependent to whom 
     entitlement is transferred under this section is entitled to 
     basic educational assistance under this subchapter in the 
     same manner and at the same rate as the individual from whom 
     the entitlement was transferred.
       ``(3) Notwithstanding section 3031 of this title, a child 
     to whom entitlement is transferred under this section may not 
     use any entitlement so transferred after attaining the age of 
     26 years.
       ``(4) The administrative provisions of this chapter 
     (including the provisions set forth in section 3034(a)(1) of 
     this title) shall apply to the use of entitlement transferred 
     under this section, except that the dependent to whom the 
     entitlement is transferred shall be treated as the eligible 
     veteran for purposes of such provisions.
       ``(e) In the event of an overpayment of basic educational 
     assistance with respect to a dependent to whom entitlement is 
     transferred under this section, the dependent and the 
     individual making the transfer shall be jointly and severally 
     liable to the United States for the amount of the overpayment 
     for purposes of section 3685 of this title.
       ``(f) The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations 
     for purposes of this section. Such regulations shall specify 
     the manner and effect of an election to modify or revoke a 
     transfer of entitlement under subsection (c)(3) and shall 
     specify the manner of the applicability of the administrative 
     provisions referred to in subsection (d)(4) to a dependent to 
     whom entitlement is transferred under this section.''.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the 
     item relating to section 3019 the following new item:

``3020. Transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance: 
              members of the Armed Forces.''.

     SEC. 6__. AVAILABILITY OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS FOR 
                   PREPARATORY COURSES FOR COLLEGE AND GRADUATE 
                   SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMS.

       Section 3002(3) of title 38, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A);
       (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(C) includes--
       ``(i) a preparatory course for a test that is required or 
     utilized for admission to an institution of higher education; 
     and
       ``(ii) a preparatory course for test that is required or 
     utilized for admission to a graduate school.''.

                  PART II--OTHER EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

     SEC. 6__. ACCELERATED PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL 
                   ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS OF SELECTED RESERVE.

       Section 16131 of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
     by adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(j)(1) Whenever a person entitled to an educational 
     assistance allowance under this chapter so requests and the 
     Secretary concerned, in consultation with the Chief of the 
     reserve component concerned, determines it appropriate, the 
     Secretary may make payments of the educational assistance 
     allowance to the person on an accelerated basis.
       ``(2) An educational assistance allowance shall be paid to 
     a person on an accelerated basis under this subsection as 
     follows:
       ``(A) In the case of an allowance for a course leading to a 
     standard college degree, at the beginning of the quarter, 
     semester, or term of the course in a lump-sum amount 
     equivalent to the aggregate amount of monthly allowance 
     otherwise payable under this chapter for the quarter, 
     semester, or term, as the case may be, of the course.
       ``(B) In the case of an allowance for a course other than a 
     course referred to in subparagraph (A)--
       ``(i) at the later of (I) the beginning of the course, or 
     (II) a reasonable time after the Secretary concerned receives 
     the person's request for payment on an accelerated basis; and
       ``(ii) in any amount requested by the person up to the 
     aggregate amount of monthly allowance otherwise payable under 
     this chapter for the period of the course.
       ``(3) If an adjustment in the monthly rate of educational 
     assistance allowances will be made under subsection (b)(2) 
     during a period for which a payment of the allowance is made 
     to a person on an accelerated basis, the Secretary concerned 
     shall--
       ``(A) pay on an accelerated basis the amount of the 
     allowance otherwise payable for the period without regard to 
     the adjustment under that subsection; and
       ``(B) pay on the date of the adjustment any additional 
     amount of the allowance that is payable for the period as a 
     result of the adjustment.
       ``(4) A person's entitlement to an educational assistance 
     allowance under this chapter shall be charged at a rate equal 
     to one month for each month of the period covered by an 
     accelerated payment of the allowance to the person under this 
     subsection.
       ``(5) The regulations prescribed by the Secretary of 
     Defense and the Secretary of Transportation under subsection 
     (a) shall provide for the payment of an educational 
     assistance allowance on an accelerated basis under this 
     subsection. The regulations shall specify the circumstances 
     under which accelerated payments may be made and the manner 
     of the delivery, receipt, and use of the allowance so paid.
       ``(6) In this subsection, the term `Chief of the reserve 
     component concerned' means the following:
       ``(A) The Chief of Army Reserve, with respect to members of 
     the Army Reserve.
       ``(B) the Chief of Naval Reserve, with respect to members 
     of the Naval Reserve.
       ``(C) The Chief of Air Force Reserve, with respect to 
     members of the Air Force Reserve.
       ``(D) The Commander, Marine Reserve Forces, with respect to 
     members of the Marine Corps Reserve.
       ``(E) The Chief of the National Guard Bureau, with respect 
     to members of the Army National Guard and the Air National 
     Guard.

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       ``(F) The Commandant of the Coast Guard, with respect to 
     members of the Coast Guard Reserve.''.

     SEC. 6__. MODIFICATION OF TIME FOR USE BY CERTAIN MEMBERS OF 
                   SELECTED RESERVE OF ENTITLEMENT TO CERTAIN 
                   EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.

       Section 16133(b) of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(5)(A) In the case of a person who continues to serve as 
     member of the Selected Reserve as of the end of the 10-year 
     period applicable to the person under subsection (a), as 
     extended, if at all, under paragraph (4), the period during 
     which the person may use the person's entitlement shall 
     expire at the end of the 5-year period beginning on the date 
     the person is separated from the Selected Reserve.
       ``(B) The provisions of paragraph (4) shall apply with 
     respect to any period of active duty of a person referred to 
     in subparagraph (A) during the 5-year period referred to in 
     that subparagraph.''.

                            PART III--REPORT

     SEC. 6__. REPORT ON EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS 
                   IMPROVEMENTS ON RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF 
                   MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

       Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of 
     this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the 
     congressional defense committees a report assessing the 
     effects of the provisions of this subtitle, and the 
     amendments made by such provisions, on the recruitment and 
     retention of the members of the Armed Forces. The report 
     shall include such recommendations (including recommendations 
     for legislative action) as the Secretary considers 
     appropriate.
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                THURMOND (AND OTHERS) AMENDMENT NO. 496

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Thurmond) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       In title VI, at the end of subtitle D, add the following:

     SEC. 659. COMPUTATION OF SURVIVOR BENEFITS.

       (a) Increased Basic Annuity.--(1) Subsection (a)(1)(B)(i) 
     of section 1451 of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
     by striking ``35 percent of the base amount.'' and inserting 
     ``the product of the base amount and the percent applicable 
     for the month. The percent applicable for a month is 35 
     percent for months beginning on or before the date of the 
     enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2000, 40 percent for months beginning after such 
     date and before October 2004, and 45 percent for months 
     beginning after September 2004.''.
       (2) Subsection (a)(2)(B)(i)(I) of such section is amended 
     by striking ``35 percent'' and inserting ``the percent 
     specified under subsection (a)(1)(B)(i) as being applicable 
     for the month''.
       (3) Subsection (c)(1)(B)(i) of such section is amended--
       (A) by striking ``35 percent'' and inserting ``the 
     applicable percent''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following: ``The percent 
     applicable for a month under the preceding sentence is the 
     percent specified under subsection (a)(1)(B)(i) as being 
     applicable for the month.''.
       (4) The heading for subsection (d)(2)(A) of such section is 
     amended to read as follows: ``Computation of annuity.--''.
       (b) Adjusted Supplemental Annuity.--Section 1457(b) of 
     title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) by striking ``5, 10, 15, or 20 percent'' and inserting 
     ``the applicable percent''; and
       (2) by inserting after the first sentence the following: 
     ``The percent used for the computation shall be an even 
     multiple of 5 percent and, whatever the percent specified in 
     the election, may not exceed 20 percent for months beginning 
     on or before the date of the enactment of the National 
     Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, 15 percent 
     for months beginning after that date and before October 2004, 
     and 10 percent for months beginning after September 2004.''.
       (c) Recomputation of Annuities.--(1) Effective on the first 
     day of each month referred to in paragraph (2)--
       (A) each annuity under section 1450 of title 10, United 
     States Code, that commenced before that month, is computed 
     under a provision of section 1451 of that title amended by 
     subsection (a), and is payable for that month shall be 
     recomputed so as to be equal to the amount that would be in 
     effect if the percent applicable for that month under that 
     provision, as so amended, had been used for the initial 
     computation of the annuity; and
       (B) each supplemental survivor annuity under section 1457 
     of such title that commenced before that month and is payable 
     for that month shall be recomputed so as to be equal to the 
     amount that would be in effect if the percent applicable for 
     that month under that section, as amended by this section, 
     had been used for the initial computation of the supplemental 
     survivor annuity.
       (2) The requirements for recomputation of annuities under 
     paragraph (1) apply with respect to the following months:
       (A) The first month that begins after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.
       (B) October 2004.
       (d) Recomputation of Retired Pay Reductions for 
     Supplemental Survivor Annuities.--The Secretary of Defense 
     shall take such actions as are necessitated by the amendments 
     made by subsection (b) and the requirements of subsection 
     (c)(1)(B) to ensure that the reductions in retired pay under 
     section 1460 of title 10, United States Code, are adjusted to 
     achieve the objectives set forth in subsection (b) of that 
     section.
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                  DORGAN (AND SMITH) AMENDMENT NO. 497

  Mr. levin (for Mr. Dorgan for himself and Mr. Smith of New Hampshire) 
proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 134, between lines 2 and 3, insert the following:

     SEC. 552. RETROACTIVE AWARD OF NAVY COMBAT ACTION RIBBON.

       The Secretary of the Navy may award the Navy Combat Action 
     Ribbon (established by Secretary of the Navy Notice 1650, 
     dated February 17, 1969) to a member of the Navy and Marine 
     Corps for participation in ground or surface combat during 
     any period after December 6, 1941, and before March 1, 1961 
     (the date of the otherwise applicable limitation on 
     retroactivity for the award of such decoration), if the 
     Secretary determines that the member has not been previously 
     recognized in appropriate manner for such participation.
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                McCAIN (and HOLLINGS) AMENDMENT NO. 498

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. McCain for himself and Mr. Hollings) proposed an 
amendment to the bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC.  . COAST GUARD EDUCATION FUNDING.

       Section 2006 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) by striking ``Department of Defense education 
     liabilities'' in subsection (a) and inserting ``armed forces 
     education liabilities'';
       (2) by striking paragraph (1) of subsection (b) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(1) The term `armed forces educational liabilities' means 
     liabilities of the armed forces for benefits under chapter 30 
     of title 38 and for Department of Defense benefits under 
     chapter 1606 of this title.'';
       (3) by inserting ``Department of Defense'' after ``future'' 
     in subsection (b)(2)(C);
       (4) by striking ``106'' in subsection (b)(2)(C) and 
     inserting ``1606'';
       (5) by inserting ``and the Secretary of the Department in 
     which the Coast Guard is operating'' after ``Defense'' in 
     subsection (c)(1);
       (6) by striking ``Department of Defense'' in subsection (d) 
     and inserting ``armed forces'';
       (7) by inserting ``the Secretary of the Department in which 
     the Coast Guard is operating'' in subsection (d) after 
     ``Secretary of Defense,'';
       (8) by inserting ``and the Department in which the Coast 
     Guard is operating'' after ``Department of Defense'' in 
     subsection (f)(5);
       (9) by inserting ``and the Secretary of Defense in which 
     the Coast Guard is operating'' in paragraphs (1) and (2) of 
     subsection (g) after ``The Secretary of Defense''; and
       (10) by striking ``of a military department.'' in 
     subsection (g)(3) and inserting ``concerned.''.

     SEC.  . TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO PROHIBITION ON RELEASE OF 
                   CONTRACTOR PROPOSALS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF 
                   INFORMATION ACT.

       Title 10 Amendment.--Section 2305(g) of title 10, United 
     States Code, is amended in paragraph (1) by striking ``the 
     Department of Defense'' and inserting ``an agency named in 
     section 2303 of this title''.
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                       LANDRIEU AMENDMENT NO. 499

  Mr LEVIN (for Ms. Landrieu) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       In title V, at the end of subtitle F, add the following:

     SEC. 582. ADMINISTRATION OF DEFENSE REFORM INITIATIVE 
                   ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR MILITARY MANPOWER AND 
                   PERSONNEL INFORMATION.

       (a) Executive Agent.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
     designate the Secretary of the Navy as the executive agent 
     for carrying out the defense reform initiative enterprise 
     pilot program for military manpower and personnel information 
     established under section 8147 of the Department of Defense 
     Appropriations Act, 1999 (Public Law 105-262; 112 Stat. 2341; 
     10 U.S.C. 113 note).
       (b) Action Officials.--In carrying out the pilot program, 
     the Secretary of the Navy shall act through the head of the 
     Systems Executive Office for Manpower and Personnel, who 
     shall act in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense 
     for Personnel and Readiness and the Chief Information Officer 
     of the Department of Defense.
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                  SNOWE (AND OTHERS) AMENDMENT NO. 500

  Mr. WARNER (for Ms. Snowe for herself and Mr. Gorton) proposed an 
amendment to the bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:


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       In title VII, at the end of subtitle A, add the following:

     SEC. 705. OPEN ENROLLMENT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.

       Section 724 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104-201; 10 U.S.C. 1073 note) is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(g) Open Enrollment Demonstration Program.--(1) The 
     Secretary of Defense shall conduct a demonstration program 
     under which covered beneficiaries shall be permitted to 
     enroll at any time in a managed care plan offered by a 
     designated provider consistent with the enrollment 
     requirements for the TRICARE Prime option under the TRICARE 
     program but without regard to the limitation in subsection 
     (b). Any demonstration program under this subsection shall 
     cover designated providers selected by the Department of 
     Defense, and the service areas of the designated providers.
       ``(2) Any demonstration program carried out under this 
     section shall commence on October 1, 1999, and end on 
     September 30, 2001.
       ``(3) Not later than March 15, 2001, the Secretary of 
     Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of 
     the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on any 
     demonstration program carried out under this subsection. The 
     report shall include, at a minimum, an evaluation of the 
     benefits of the open enrollment opportunity to covered 
     beneficiaries and a recommendation concerning whether to 
     authorize open enrollments in the managed care plans of 
     designated providers permanently.''.
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                        DORGAN AMENDMENT NO. 501

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Dorgan) proposed an amendment to the bill S. 1059, 
supra; as follows:

       On page 28, below line 21, add the following:

     SEC. 143. D-5 MISSILE PROGRAM.

       (a) Report.--Not later than October 31, 1999, the Secretary 
     of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services 
     of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the D-
     5 missile program.
       (b) Report Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall 
     include the following:
       (1) An inventory management plan for the D-5 missile 
     program covering the life of the program, including--
       (A) the location of D-5 missiles during the fueling of 
     submarines;
       (B) rotation of inventory; and
       (C) expected attrition rate due to flight testing, loss, 
     damage, or termination of service life.
       (A) The cost of terminating procurement of D-5 missiles for 
     each fiscal year prior to the current plan.
       (3) An assessment of the capability of the Navy of meeting 
     strategic requirements with a total procurement of less than 
     425 D-5 missiles, including an assessment of the consequences 
     of--
       (A) loading Trident submarines with less than 24 D-5 
     missiles; and
       (B) reducing the flight test rate for D-5 missiles; and
       (4) An assessment of the optimal commencement date for the 
     development and deployment of replacement systems for the 
     current land-based and sea-based missile forces.
       The Secretary's plan for maintaining D-5 missiles and 
     Trident Submarines under START II and proposed START III, and 
     whether requirements for such missiles and submarines would 
     be produced under such treaties.
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                         LOTT AMENDMENT NO. 502

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Lott) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 1059, 
supra; as follows:

       Of the funds authorized to be appropriated in section 
     301(2), an additional $10 million may be expected for 
     Operational Meteorology and Oceanography and UNOLS.
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                      HUTCHISON AMENDMENT NO. 503

  Mr. WARNER (for Mrs. Hutchison) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       In title X, at the end of subtitle D, add the following:

     SEC. 1061. ATTENDANCE AT PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION 
                   SCHOOLS BY MILITARY PERSONNEL OF THE NEW MEMBER 
                   NATIONS OF NATO.

       (a) Finding.--Congress finds that it is in the national 
     interests of the United States to fully integrate Poland, 
     Hungary, and the Czech Republic, the new member nations of 
     the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, into the NATO 
     alliance as quickly as possible.
       (b) Military Education and Training Programs.--The 
     Secretary of each military department shall give due 
     consideration to according a high priority to the attendance 
     of military personnel of Poland, Hungary, and the Czech 
     Republic at professional military education schools and 
     training programs in the United States, including the United 
     States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the 
     United States Air Force Academy, the National Defense 
     University, the war colleges of the Armed Forces, the command 
     and general staff officer courses of the Armed Forces, and 
     other schools and training programs of the Armed Forces that 
     admit personnel of foreign armed forces.
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                      LIEBERMAN AMENDMENT NO. 504

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Lieberman) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       In title VII, at the end of subtitle B, add the following:

     SEC. 717. HEALTH CARE QUALITY INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY 
                   ENHANCEMENT.

       (a) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this section to ensure 
     that the Department of Defense addresses issues of medical 
     quality surveillance and implements solutions for those 
     issues in a timely manner that is consistent with national 
     policy and industry standards.
       (b) Department of Defense Center for Medical Informatics 
     and Data.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall establish a 
     Department of Defense Center for Medical Informatics to carry 
     out a program to support the Assistant Secretary of Defense 
     for Health Affairs in efforts--
       (A) to develop parameters for assessing the quality of 
     health care information;
       (B) to develop the defense digital patient record;
       (C) to develop a repository for data on quality of health 
     care;
       (D) to develop a capability for conducting research on 
     quality of health care;
       (E) to conduct research on matters of quality of health 
     care;
       (F) to develop decision support tools for health care 
     providers;
       (G) to refine medical performance report cards; and
       (H) to conduct educational programs on medical informatics 
     to meet identified needs.
       (2) The Center shall serve as a primary resource for the 
     Department of Defense for matters concerning the capture, 
     processing, and dissemination of data on health care quality.
       (c) Automation and Capture of Clinical Data.--The Secretary 
     of Defense shall accelerate the efforts of the Department of 
     Defense to automate, capture, and exchange controlled 
     clinical data and present providers with clinical guidance 
     using a personal information carrier, clinical lexicon, or 
     digital patient record.
       (d) Enhancement Through DoD-DVA Medical Informatics 
     Council.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall establish a 
     Medical Informatics Council consisting of the following:
       (A) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
       (B) The Director of the TRICARE Management Activity of the 
     Department of Defense.
       (C) The Surgeon General of the Army.
       (D) The Surgeon General of the Navy.
       (E) The Surgeon General of the Air Force.
       (F) Representatives of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 
     whom the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall designate.
       (G) Representatives of the Department of Health and Human 
     Services, whom the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
     shall designate.
       (H) Any additional members that the Secretary of Defense 
     may appoint to represent health care insurers and managed 
     care organizations, academic health institutions, health care 
     providers (including representatives of physicians and 
     representatives of hospitals), and accreditors of health care 
     plans and organizations.
       (2) The primary mission of the Medical Informatics Council 
     shall be to coordinate the development, deployment, and 
     maintenance of health care informatics systems that allow for 
     the collection, exchange, and processing of health care 
     quality information for the Department of Defense in 
     coordination with other departments and agencies of the 
     Federal Government and with the private sector. Specific 
     areas of responsibility shall include:
       (A) Evaluation of the ability of the medical informatics 
     systems at the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs to 
     monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality of care provided 
     to beneficiaries.
       (B) Coordination of key components of medical informatics 
     systems including digital patient records both within the 
     federal government, and between the federal government and 
     the private sector.
       (C) Coordination of the development of operational 
     capabilities for executive information systems and clinical 
     decision support systems within the Departments of Defense 
     and Veterans Affairs.
       (D) Standardization of processes used to collect, evaluate, 
     and disseminate health care quality information.
       (E) Refinement of methodologies by which the quality of 
     health care provided within the Departments of Defense and 
     Veterans Administration is evaluated.
       (F) Protecting the confidentiality of personal health 
     information.
       (3) The Council shall submit to Congress an annual report 
     on the activities of the Council and on the coordination of 
     development, deployment, and maintenance of health care 
     informatics systems within the Federal Government and between 
     the Federal Government and the private sector.

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       (4) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs 
     shall consult with the Council on the issues described in 
     paragraph (2).
       (5) A member of the Council is not, by reason of service on 
     the Council, an officer or employee of the United States.
       (6) No compensation shall be paid to members of the Council 
     for service on the Council. In the case of a member of the 
     Council who is an officer or employee of the Federal 
     Government, the preceding sentence does not apply to 
     compensation paid to the member as an officer or employee of 
     the Federal Government.
       (7) The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2) 
     shall not apply to the Council.
       (e) Annual Report.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
     Health Affairs shall submit to Congress each year a report on 
     the quality of health care furnished under the health care 
     programs of the Department of Defense. The report shall cover 
     the most recent fiscal year ending before the date of the 
     report and shall contain a discussion of the quality of the 
     health care measured on the basis of each statistical and 
     customer satisfaction factor that the Assistant Secretary 
     determines appropriate, including, at a minimum, the 
     following:
       (1) Health outcomes.
       (2) Extent of use of health report cards.
       (3) Extent of use of standard clinical pathways.
       (4) Extent of use of innovative processes for surveillance.
       (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to other 
     amounts authorized to be appropriated for the Department of 
     Defense for fiscal year 2000 by other provisions of this Act, 
     that are available to carry out subsection (b), there is 
     authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense 
     for such fiscal year for carrying out this subsection the sum 
     of $2,000,000.
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                GRAMM (AND HUTCHISON) AMENDMENT NO. 505

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Gramm for himself and Mrs. Hutchison) proposed an 
amendment to the bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

       This Act may be cited as the ``Military Voting Rights Act 
     of 1999''.

     SEC. 2. GUARANTEE OF RESIDENCY.

       Article VII of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act 
     of 1940 (50 U.S.C. 700 et seq.) is amended by adding at the 
     end the following:
       ``Sec. 704.(a) For purposes of voting for an office of the 
     United States or of a State, a person who is absent from a 
     State in compliance with military or naval orders shall not, 
     solely by reason of that absence--
       ``(1) be deemed to have lost a residence or domicile in 
     that State;
       ``(2) be deemed to have acquired a residence or domicile in 
     any other State; or
       ``(3) be deemed to have become resident in or a resident of 
     any other State.
       ``(b) In this section, the term `State' includes a 
     territory or possession of the United States, a political 
     subdivision of a State, territory, or possession, and the 
     District of Columbia''.

     SEC 3. STATE RESPONSIBILITY TO GUARANTEE MILITARY VOTING 
                   RIGHTS.

       (a) Registration and Balloting.--Section 102 of the 
     Uniformed and Overseas Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff-
     1) is amended--
       (1) by inserting ``(a) Elections for Federal Offices.--'' 
     before ``Each State shall--''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(b) Elections for State and Local Offices.--Each State 
     shall--
       ``(1) permit absent uniformed services voters to use 
     absentee registration procedures and to vote by absentee 
     ballot in general, special, primary, and run-off elections 
     for State and local offices; and
       ``(2) accept and process, with respect to any election 
     described in paragraph (1), any otherwise valid voter 
     registration application from an absent uniformed services 
     voter if the application is received by the appropriate State 
     election official not less than 30 days before the 
     election.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--The heading for title I of such 
     Act is amended by striking out ``FOR FEDERAL OFFICE''.
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                      FEINSTEIN AMENDMENT NO. 506

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mrs. Feinstein) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       In title X, at the end of subtitle D, add the following:

     SEC. __. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING UNITED STATES-RUSSIAN 
                   COOPERATION IN COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH 
                   SERVICES.

       (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
       (1) the United States should agree to increase the 
     quantitative limitations applicable to commercial space 
     launch services provided by Russian space launch service 
     providers if the Government of the Russian Federation 
     demonstrates a sustained commitment to seek out and prevent 
     the illegal transfer from Russia to Iran or any other country 
     of any prohibited ballistic missile equipment or any 
     technology necessary for the acquisition or development by 
     the recipient country of any ballistic missile;
       (2) the United States should demand full and complete 
     cooperation from the Government of the Russian Federation on 
     preventing the illegal transfer from Russia to Iran or any 
     other country of any prohibited fissile material or ballistic 
     missile equipment or any technology necessary for the 
     acquisition or development by the recipient country of any 
     nuclear weapon or ballistic missile; and
       (3) the United States should take every appropriate measure 
     necessary to encourage the Government of the Russian 
     Federation to seek out and prevent the illegal transfer from 
     Russia to Iran or any other country of any prohibited fissile 
     material or ballistic missile equipment or any technology 
     necessary for the acquisition or development by the recipient 
     country of any nuclear weapon or ballistic missile.
       (b) Definitions.--
       (1) In general.--The terms ``commercial space launch 
     services'' and ``Russian space launch service providers'' 
     have the same meanings given those terms in Article I of the 
     Agreement Between the Government of the United States of 
     America and the Government of the Russian Federation 
     Regarding International Trade in Commercial Space Launch 
     Services, signed in Washington, D.C., on September 2, 1993.
       (2) Quantitative limitations applicable to commercial space 
     launch services.--The term ``quantitative limitations 
     applicable to commercial space launch services'' means the 
     quantitative limits applicable to commercial space launch 
     services contained in Article IV of the Agreement Between the 
     Government of the United States of America and the Government 
     of the Russian Federation Regarding International Trade in 
     Commercial Space Launch Services, signed in Washington, D.C., 
     on September 2, 1993, as amended by the agreement between the 
     United States and the Russian Federation done at Washington, 
     D.C., on January 30, 1996.
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                       NICKLES AMENDMENT NO. 507

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Nickles) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       At the appropriate place in the bill, insert the following:
       Of the funds in section 301a(5), 23,000,000 shall be made 
     available to the American Red Cross to fund the Armed Forces 
     Emergency Services.
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                       CLELAND AMENDMENT NO. 508

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Cleland) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 272, between lines 8 and 9, insert the following:

     SEC. 717. JOINT TELEMEDICINE AND TELEPHARMACY DEMONSTRATION 
                   PROJECTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND 
                   DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense and Secretary of 
     Veterans Affairs shall carry out joint demonstration projects 
     for purposes of evaluating the feasibility and practicability 
     of providing health care services and pharmacy services by 
     means of telecommunications.
       (b) Services To Be Provided.--The services provided under 
     the demonstration projects shall include the following:
       (1) Radiology and imaging services.
       (2) Diagnostic services.
       (3) Referral services.
       (4) Clinical pharmacy services.
       (5) Any other health care services or pharmacy services 
     designated by the Secretaries.
       (c) Selection of Locations.--(1) The Secretaries shall 
     carry out the demonstration projects at not more than five 
     locations selected by the Secretaries from locations in which 
     are located both a uniformed services treatment facility and 
     a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center that are 
     affiliated with academic institutions having a demonstrated 
     expertise in the provision of health care services or 
     pharmacy services by means of telecommunications.
       (2) Representatives of a facility and medical center 
     selected under paragraph (1) shall, to the maximum extent 
     practicable, carry out the demonstration project in 
     consultation with representatives of the academic institution 
     or institutions with which affiliated.
       (d) Period of Demonstration Projects.--The Secretaries 
     shall carry out the demonstration projects during the three-
     year period beginning on October 1, 1999.
       (e) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2002, the 
     Secretaries shall jointly submit to Congress a report on the 
     demonstration projects. The report shall include--
       (1) a description of each demonstration project; and
       (2) an evaluation, based on the demonstration projects, of 
     the feasibility and practicability of providing health care 
     services and pharmacy services, including the provision of 
     such services to field hospitals of the

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     Armed Forces and to Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient 
     health care clinics, by means of telecommunications.
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                 FRIST (AND SPECTER) AMENDMENT NO. 509

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Frist for himself and Mr. Specter) proposed an 
amendment to the bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 254, between lines 3 and 4, insert the following:

     SEC. 676. PARTICIPATION OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE ARMED 
                   FORCES IN MONTGOMERY GI BILL PROGRAM.

       (a) Participation Authorized.--(1) Subchapter II of chapter 
     30 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting 
     after section 3018C the following new section:

     ``Sec. 3018D. Opportunity to enroll: certain VEAP 
       participants; active duty personnel not previously enrolled

       ``(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an 
     individual who--
       ``(1) either--
       ``(A)(i) is a participant on the date of the enactment of 
     this section in the educational benefits program provided by 
     chapter 32 of this title; or
       ``(ii) disenrolled from participation in that program 
     before that date; or
       ``(B) has made an election under section 3011(c)(1) or 
     3012(d)(1) of this title not to receive educational 
     assistance under this chapter and has not withdrawn that 
     election under section 3018(a) of this title as of the date 
     of the enactment of this section;
       ``(2) is serving on active duty (excluding periods referred 
     to in section 3202(1)(C) of this title in the case of an 
     individual described in paragraph (1)(A)) on the date of the 
     enactment of this section;
       ``(3) before applying for benefits under this section, has 
     completed the requirements of a secondary school diploma (or 
     equivalency certificate) or has successfully completed the 
     equivalent of 12 semester hours in a program of education 
     leading to a standard college degree;
       ``(4) if discharged or released from active duty before the 
     date on which the individual makes an election described in 
     paragraph (5), is discharged with an honorable discharge or 
     released with service characterized as honorable by the 
     Secretary concerned; and
       ``(5) during the one-year period beginning on the date of 
     the enactment of this section, makes an irrevocable election 
     to receive benefits under this section in lieu of benefits 
     under chapter 32 of this title or withdraws the election made 
     under section 3011(c)(1) or 3012(d)(1) of this title, as the 
     case may be, pursuant to procedures which the Secretary of 
     each military department shall provide in accordance with 
     regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for the 
     purpose of carrying out this section or which the Secretary 
     of Transportation shall provide for such purpose with respect 
     to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in 
     the Navy;
     is entitled to basic educational assistance under this 
     chapter.
       ``(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), in 
     the case of an individual who makes an election under 
     subsection (a)(5) to become entitled to basic educational 
     assistance under this chapter--
       ``(A) the basic pay of the individual shall be reduced (in 
     a manner determined by the Secretary of Defense) until the 
     total amount by which such basic pay is reduced is--
       ``(i) $1,200, in the case of an individual described in 
     subsection (a)(1)(A); or
       ``(ii) $1,500, in the case of an individual described in 
     subsection (a)(1)(B); or
       ``(B) to the extent that basic pay is not so reduced before 
     the individual's discharge or release from active duty as 
     specified in subsection (a)(4), the Secretary shall collect 
     from the individual an amount equal to the difference between 
     the amount specified for the individual under subparagraph 
     (A) and the total amount of reductions with respect to the 
     individual under that subparagraph, which shall be paid into 
     the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts.
       ``(2) In the case of an individual previously enrolled in 
     the educational benefits program provided by chapter 32 of 
     this title, the Secretary shall reduce the total amount of 
     the reduction in basic pay otherwise required by paragraph 
     (1) by an amount equal to so much of the unused contributions 
     made by the individual to the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans 
     Education Account under section 3222(a) of this title as do 
     not exceed $1,200.
       ``(3) An individual may at any time pay the Secretary an 
     amount equal to the difference between the total of the 
     reductions otherwise required with respect to the individual 
     under this subsection and the total amount of the reductions 
     with respect to the individual under this subsection at the 
     time of the payment. Amounts paid under this paragraph shall 
     be paid into the Treasury of the United States as 
     miscellaneous receipts.
       ``(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (3), an individual 
     who is enrolled in the educational benefits program provided 
     by chapter 32 of this title and who makes the election 
     described in subsection (a)(5) shall be disenrolled from the 
     program as of the date of such election.
       ``(2) For each individual who is disenrolled from such 
     program, the Secretary shall refund--
       ``(A) to the individual in the manner provided in section 
     3223(b) of this title so much of the unused contributions 
     made by the individual to the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans 
     Education Account as are not used to reduce the amount of the 
     reduction in the individual's basic pay under subsection 
     (b)(2); and
       ``(B) to the Secretary of Defense the unused contributions 
     (other than contributions made under section 3222(c) of this 
     title) made by such Secretary to the Account on behalf of 
     such individual.
       ``(3) Any contribution made by the Secretary of Defense to 
     the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education Account pursuant to 
     section 3222(c) of this title on behalf of an individual 
     referred to in paragraph (1) shall remain in such account to 
     make payments of benefits to the individual under section 
     3015(f) of this title.
       ``(d)(1) The requirements of sections 3011(a)(3) and 
     3012(a)(3) of this title shall apply to an individual who 
     makes an election described in subsection (a)(5), except that 
     the completion of service referred to in such section shall 
     be the completion of the period of active duty being served 
     by the individual on the date of the enactment of this 
     section.
       ``(2) The procedures provided in regulations referred to in 
     subsection (a) shall provide for notice of the requirements 
     of subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of section 3011(a)(3) of 
     this title and of subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of section 
     3012(a)(3) of this title. Receipt of such notice shall be 
     acknowledged in writing.''.
       (2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 30 of 
     that title is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
     section 3018C the following new item:

``3018D. Opportunity to enroll: certain VEAP participants; active duty 
              personnel not previously enrolled.''.

       (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 3015(f) of that title is 
     amended by striking ``or 3018C'' and inserting ``3018C, or 
     3018D''.
       (c) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that 
     any law enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act 
     which includes provisions terminating or reducing the 
     contributions of members of the Armed Forces for basic 
     educational assistance under subchapter II of chapter 30 of 
     title 38, United States Code, should terminate or reduce by 
     an identical amount the contributions of members of the Armed 
     Forces for such assistance under section of section 3018D of 
     that title, as added by subsection (a).
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                (DeWINE AND VOINOVICH) AMENDMENT NO. 510

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. DeWine for himself and Mr. Voinovich) proposed an 
amendment to the bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 254, between lines 3 and 4, insert the following:

     SEC. 676. REVISION OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE INTERVAL PAYMENT 
                   REQUIREMENTS.

       (a) In General.--Clause (C) of the third sentence of 
     section 3680(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended 
     to read as follows:
       ``(C) during periods between school terms where the 
     educational institution certifies the enrollment of the 
     eligible veteran or eligible person on an individual term 
     basis if (i) the period between such terms does not exceed 
     eight weeks, and (ii) both the term preceding and the term 
     following the period are not shorter in length than the 
     period.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     shall apply with respect to payments of educational 
     assistance under title 38, United States Code, for months 
     beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
                                 ______
                                 

                       COCHRAN AMENDMENT NO. 511

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Cochran) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       In title X, at the end of subtitle B, insert the following:

     SEC. 1013. TRANSFER OF NAVAL VESSEL TO FOREIGN COUNTRY.

       (a) Thailand.--The Secretary of the Navy is authorized to 
     transfer to the Government of Thailand the CYCLONE class 
     coastal patrol craft CYCLONE (PC1) or a craft with a similar 
     hull. The transfer shall be made on a sale, lease, lease/buy, 
     or grant basis under section 516 of the Foreign Assistance 
     Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j).
       (b) Costs.--Any expense incurred by the United States in 
     connection with the transfer authorized under subsection (a) 
     shall be charged to the Government of Thailand.
       (c) Repair and Refurbishment in United States Shipyards.--
     To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary of the Navy 
     shall require, as a condition of the transfer of the vessel 
     to the Government of Thailand under this section, that the 
     Government of Thailand have such repair or refurbishment of 
     the vessel as is needed, before the vessel joins the naval 
     forces of that country, performed at a United States Naval 
     shipyard or other shipyard located in the United States.
       (d) Expiration of Authority.--The authority to transfer a 
     vessel under subsection

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     (a) shall expire at the end of the two-year period beginning 
     on the date of the enactment of this Act.
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                  ROBB (AND OTHERS) AMENDMENT NO. 512

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Robb for himself, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. 
Leahy, and Mr. Kerrey) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 1059, 
supra; as follows:

       On page 93, between lines 2 and 3, insert the following:
       Sec. 349. (a) Authority To Make Payments.--Subject to the 
     provisions of this section, the Secretary of Defense is 
     authorized to make payments for the settlement of the claims 
     arising from the deaths caused by the accident involving a 
     United States Marine Corps EA-6B aircraft on February 3, 
     1998, near Cavalese, Italy and the subsequent determination 
     that parties involved in the accident obstructed the 
     investigation by disposing of evidence.
       (b) Deadline for Exercise of Authority.--The Secretary 
     shall make the decision to exercise the authority in 
     subsection (a) not later than 90 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act.
       (c) Source of Payments.--Notwithstanding any other 
     provision of law, of the amounts appropriated or otherwise 
     made available for the Department of the Navy for operation 
     and maintenance for fiscal year 2000 or other unexpended 
     balances from prior years, the Secretary shall make available 
     $40 million only for emergency and extraordinary expenses 
     associated with the settlement of the claims arising from the 
     accident and the subsequent determination that parties 
     involved in the accident obstructed the investigation by 
     disposing of evidence described in subsection (a).
       (d) Amount of Payment.--The amount of the payment under 
     this section in settlement of the claims arising from the 
     death of any person associated with the accident described in 
     subsection (a) may not exceed $2,000,000.
       (e) Treatment of Payments.--Any amount paid to a person 
     under this section is intended to supplement any amount 
     subsequently determined to be payable to the person under 
     section 127 or chapter 163 of title 10, United States Code, 
     or any other provision of law for administrative settlement 
     of claims against the United States with respect to damages 
     arising from the accident described in subsection (a).
       (f) Construction.--The payment of an amount under this 
     section may not be considered to constitute a statement of 
     legal liability on the part of the United States or otherwise 
     as evidence of any material fact in any judicial proceeding 
     or investigation arising from the accident described in 
     subsection (a).
       (g) Resolution of Other Claims.--No payments under this 
     section or any other provision of law for the settlement of 
     claims arising from the accident described in subsection (a) 
     shall be made to citizens of Germany until the Government of 
     Germany provides a comparable settlement of the claims 
     arising from the deaths of the United States servicemen 
     caused by the collision between a United States Air Force C-
     141 Starlifter aircraft and a German Luftwaffe Tupelov TU-
     154M aircraft off the coast of Namibia, on September 13, 
     1997.
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                       SESSIONS AMENDMENT NO. 513

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Sessions) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       In title V, at the end of subtitle B, add the following:

     SEC. 522. CHIEFS OF RESERVE COMPONENTS AND THE ADDITIONAL 
                   GENERAL OFFICERS AT THE NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.

       (a) Grade of Chief of Army Reserve.--Section 3038(c) of 
     title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``major 
     general'' and inserting ``lieutenant general''.
       (b) Grade of Chief of Naval Reserve.--Section 5143(c)(2) of 
     such title is amended by striking ``rear admiral (lower 
     half)'' and inserting ``rear admiral''.
       (c) Grade of Commander, Marine Forces Reserve.--Section 
     5144(c)(2) of such title is amended by striking ``brigadier 
     general'' and inserting ``major general''.
       (d) Grade of Chief of Air Force Reserve.--Section 8038(c) 
     of such title is amended by striking ``major general'' and 
     inserting ``lieutenant general''.
       (e) The Additional General Officers for the National Guard 
     Bureau.--Subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 10506(a)(1) of 
     such title are each amended by striking ``major general'' and 
     inserting ``lieutenant general''.
       (f) Exclusion From Limitation on General and Flag 
     Officers.--Section 526(d) of such title is amended to read as 
     follows:
       ``(d) Exclusion of Certain Reserve Component Officers.--The 
     limitations of this section do not apply to the following 
     reserve component general or flag officers:
       ``(1) An officer on active duty for training.
       ``(2) An officer on active duty under a call or order 
     specifying a period of less than 180 days.
       ``(3) The Chief of Army Reserve, the Chief of Naval 
     Reserve, the Chief of Air Force Reserve, the Commander, 
     Marine Forces Reserve, and the additional general officers 
     assigned to the National Guard Bureau under section 
     10506(a)(1) of this title.''.
       (g) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made 
     by this section shall take effect 60 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act.
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                       EDWARDS AMENDMENT NO. 514

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Edwards) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       In title VI, at the end of subtitle B, add the following:

     SEC. 629. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING TAX TREATMENT OF 
                   MEMBERS RECEIVING SPECIAL PAY.

       It is the sense of the Senate that members of the Armed 
     Forces who receive special pay for duty subject to hostile 
     fire or imminent danger (37 U.S.C. 310) should receive the 
     same tax treatment as members serving in combat zones.
                                 ______
                                 

                       STEVENS AMENDMENT NO. 515

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Stevens) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       (1) On page 56, line 16, add ``$40,000,000''.
       (2) On page 55, line 15, reduce ``$40,000,000''.
                                 ______
                                 

                        McCAIN AMENDMENT NO. 516

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. McCain) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       In section 2902, strike subsection (a).
       In section 2902, redesignate subsections (b), (c), and (d) 
     as subsections (a), (b), and (c), respectively.
       In section 2903(c), strike paragraphs (4) and (7).
       In section 2903(c), redesignate paragraphs (5) and (6) as 
     paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively.
       In section 2904(a)(1)(A), strike ``(except those lands 
     within a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System)''.
       In section 2904(a)(1), strike subparagraph (B).
       In section 2904, strike subsection (g).
       Strike section 2905.
       Strike section 2906.
       Redesignate sections 2907 through 2914 as sections 2905 
     through 2912, respectively.
       In section 2907(h), as so redesignated, strike ``section 
     2902(c) or 2902(d)'' and insert ``section 2902(b) or 
     2902(c)''.
       In section 2908(b), as so redesignated, strike ``section 
     2909(g)'' and insert ``section 2907(g)''.
       In section 2910, as so redesignated, strike ``, except that 
     hunting,'' and all that follows and insert a period.
       In section 2911(a)(1), as so redesignated, strike 
     ``subsections (b), (c), and (d)'' and insert ``subsections 
     (a), (b), and (c)''.
       In section 2911(a)(2), as so redesignated, strike ``, 
     except that lands'' and all that follows and insert a period.
       At the end, add the following:

     SEC. 2912. SENSE OF SENATE REGARDING WITHDRAWALS OF CERTAIN 
                   LANDS IN ARIZONA.

       It is the sense of the Senate that--
       (1) it is vital to the national interest that the 
     withdrawal of the lands withdrawn by section 1(c) of the 
     Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-606), 
     relating to Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range and the Cabeza 
     Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, which would otherwise expire 
     in 2001, be renewed in 1999;
       (2) the renewed withdrawal of such lands is critical to 
     meet the military training requirements of the Armed Forces 
     and to provide the Armed Forces with experience necessary to 
     defend the national interests;
       (3) the Armed Forces currently carry out environmental 
     stewardship of such lands in a comprehensive and focused 
     manner; and
       (4) a continuation in high-quality management of United 
     States natural and cultural resources is required if the 
     United States is to preserve its national heritage.
                                 ______
                                 

                       SANTORUM AMENDMENT NO. 517

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Santorum) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 16, line 17, strike ``$1,500,188,000'' and insert 
     ``$1,498,188,000''.
       On page 17, line 18, strike ``$540,700,000'' and insert 
     ``$542,700,000''.
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                       SARBANES AMENDMENT NO. 518

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Sarbanes) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       At the end of subtitle E of title XXVIII, add the 
     following:

     SEC.  . ONE-YEAR DELAY IN DEMOLITION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING 
                   FACILITY TOWERS AT NAVAL STATION, ANNAPOLIS, 
                   MARYLAND, TO FACILITATE TRANSFER OF TOWERS.

       (a) One-Year Delay.--The Secretary of the Navy may not 
     obligate to expend any funds

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     for the demolition of the naval radio transmitting towers 
     described in subsection (b) during the one-year period 
     beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (b) Covered Towers.--The naval radio transmitting towers 
     described in this subsection are the three southeastern most 
     naval radio transmitting towers located at Naval Station, 
     Annapolis, Maryland that are scheduled for demolition as of 
     the date of enactment of this Act.
       (c) Transfer of Towers.--The Secretary may transfer to the 
     State of Maryland, or the County of Anne Arundel, Maryland, 
     all right, title, and interest (including maintenance 
     responsibility) of the United States in and to the towers 
     described in subsection (b) if the State of Maryland or the 
     County of Anne Arundel, Maryland, as the case may be, agrees 
     to accept such right, title, and interest (including accrued 
     maintenance responsibility) during the one-year period 
     referred to in subsection (a).
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                        SMITH AMENDMENT NO. 519

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Smith of New Hampshire) proposed an amendment to 
the bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       In title X, at the end of subtitle D, add the following:

     SEC. 1061. RECOVERY AND IDENTIFICATION OF REMAINS OF CERTAIN 
                   WORLD WAR II SERVICEMEN.

       (a) Responsibilities of the Secretary of the Army.--(1) The 
     Secretary of the Army, in consultation with the Secretary of 
     Defense, shall make every reasonable effort, as a matter of 
     high priority, to search for, recover, and identify the 
     remains of United States servicemen of the United States 
     aircraft lost in the Pacific theater of operations during 
     World War II, including in New Guinea.
       (2) The Secretary of the Army shall submit to Congress not 
     later than September 30, 2000, a report detailing the efforts 
     made by the United States Army Central Identification 
     Laboratory to accomplish the objectives described in 
     paragraph (1).
       (b) Responsibilities of the Secretary of State.--The 
     Secretary of State, upon request by the Secretary of the 
     Army, shall work with officials of governments of sovereign 
     nations in the Pacific theater of operations of World War II 
     to overcome any political obstacles that have the potential 
     for precluding the Secretary of the Army from accomplishing 
     the objectives described in subsection (a)(1).
                                 ______
                                 

                  WARNER (AND LEVIN) AMENDMENT NO. 520

  Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. Levin) proposed an amendment to the 
bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 33, beginning on line 3, strike ``that involve'' 
     and insert ``, as well as for use for''.
       On page 278, line 4, strike ``1998'' and insert ``1999''.
       On page 283, line 19, strike ``(A)'' and insert ``(1)''.
       On page 283, line 23, strike ``(B)'' and insert ``(2)''.
       On page 284, line 3, strike ``(C)'' and insert ``(3)''.
       On page 368, line 14, strike ``$40,000,000'' and insert 
     ``$85,000,000''.
       On page 397, beginning on line 2, strike ``readily 
     accessible and adequately preserved artifacts and readily 
     accessible representations'' and insert ``adequately visited 
     and adequately preserved artifacts and representations''.
       On page 411, in the table below line 12, strike the item 
     relating to ``Naval Air Station Atlanta, Georgia''.
       On page 412, in the table above line 1, strike 
     ``$744,140,000'' in the amount column in the item relating to 
     the total and insert ``$738,710,000''.
       On page 413, in the table following line 2, strike the 
     first item relating to Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and 
     insert the following new item:


 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Naval Base, Pearl Harbor.  133 Units....................     $30,168,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

       On page 414, line 6, strike ``$2,078,015,000'' and insert 
     ``$2,072,585,000''.
       On page 414, line 9, strike ``$673,960,000'' and insert 
     ``$668,530,000''.
       On page 429, line 20, strike ``$179,271,000'' and insert 
     ``$189,639,000''.
       On page 429, line 21, strike ``$115,185,000'' and insert 
     ``$104,817,000''.
       On page 429, line 23, strike ``$23,045,000'' and insert 
     ``$28,475,000''.
       On page 509, line 10, strike ``$892,629,000'' and insert 
     ``$880,629,000''.
       On page 509, line 16, strike ``$88,290,000'' and insert 
     ``$100,290,000''.
       On page 509, between lines 16 and 17, insert the following:
       Project 00-D-__, Transuranic waste treatment, Oak Ridge, 
     Tennessee, $12,000,000.
       Project 00-D-400, Site Operations Center, Idaho National 
     Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 
     $1,306,000.
       On page 541, line 22, strike ``The'' and insert ``After 
     five members of the Commission have been appointed under 
     paragraph (1), the''.
       On page 542, between lines 11 and 12, insert the following:
       (8) The Commission may commence its activities under this 
     section upon the designation of the chairman of the 
     Commission under paragraph (4).
       On page 546, strike lines 20 through 23.
       On page 547, line 1, strike ``(3)'' and insert ``(2)''.
       On page 577, line 16, strike ``PROJECT'' and insert 
     ``PLANT''.
       On page 577, line 23, strike ``Project'' and insert 
     ``Plant''.
       On page 578, line 3, strike ``Project'' and insert 
     ``Plant''.
       On page 578, line 6, strike ``Project'' and insert 
     ``Plant''.
       On page 578, line 14, strike ``Project'' and insert 
     ``Plant''.
       On page 578, strike lines 17 through 21, and insert the 
     following:
       (3) That, to the maximum extent practicable, shipments of 
     waste from the Rocky Flats Plant to the Waste Isolation Pilot 
     Plant will be carried out on an expedited schedule, but not 
     interfere with other shipments of waste to the Waste 
     Isolation Pilot Plant that are planned as of the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.
                                 ______
                                 

                        SMITH AMENDMENT NO. 521

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Smith of New Hampshire) proposed an amendment to 
the bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 357, between lines 11 and 12, insert the following:

     SEC. 1032. REPORT ON MILITARY-TO-MILITARY CONTACTS WITH THE 
                   PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

       (a) Report.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to 
     Congress a report on military-to-military contacts between 
     the United States and the People's Republic of China.
       (b) Report Elements.--The report shall include the 
     following:
       (1) A list of the general and flag grade officers of the 
     People's Liberation Army who have visited United States 
     military installations since January 1, 1993.
       (2) The itinerary of the visits referred to in paragraph 
     (2), including the installations visited, the duration of the 
     visits, and the activities conducted during the visits.
       (3) The involvement, if any, of the general and flag 
     officers referred to in paragraph (2) in the Tiananmen Square 
     massacre of June 1989.
       (4) A list of facilities in the People's Republic of China 
     that United States military officers have visited as a result 
     of any military-to-military contact program between the 
     United States and the People's Republic of China since 
     January 1, 1993.
       (5) A list of facilities in the People's Republic of China 
     that have been the subject of a requested visit by the 
     Department of Defense which has been denied by People's 
     Republic of China authorities.
       (6) A list of facilities in the United States that have 
     been the subject of a requested visit by the People's 
     Liberation Army which has been denied by the United States.
       (7) Any official documentation such as memoranda for the 
     record after-action reports, and final itineraries, and 
     receipts that equals over $1000, concerning military-to-
     military contacts or exchanges between the United States and 
     the People's Republic of China in 1999.
       (8) An assessment regarding whether or not any People's 
     Republic of China military officials have been shown 
     classified material as a result of military-to-military 
     contacts or exchanges between the United States and the 
     People's Republic of China.
       (9) The report shall be submitted no later than March 31, 
     2000 and shall be unclassified but may contain a classified 
     annex.

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                       SESSIONS AMENDMENT NO. 522

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Sessions) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       In title X, at the end of subtitle D, add the following:

     SEC. 1061. CHEMICAL AGENTS USED FOR DEFENSIVE TRAINING.

       (a) Authority To Transfer Agents.--(1) The Secretary of 
     Defense may transfer to the Attorney General, in accordance 
     with the Chemical Weapons Convention, quantities of lethal 
     chemical agents required to support training at the Center 
     for Domestic Preparedness in Fort McClellan, Alabama. The 
     quantity of lethal chemical agents transferred under this 
     section may not exceed that required to support training for 
     emergency first-response personnel in addressing the health, 
     safety, and law enforcement concerns associated with 
     potential terrorist incidents that might involve the use of 
     lethal chemical weapons or agents, or other training 
     designated by the Attorney General.
       (2) The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the 
     Attorney General, shall determine the amount of lethal 
     chemical agents that shall be transferred under this section. 
     Such amount shall be transferred from quantities of lethal 
     chemical agents that are produced, acquired, or retained by 
     the Department of Defense.
       (3) The Secretary of Defense may not transfer lethal 
     chemical agents under this section until--
       (A) the Center referred to in paragraph (1) is transferred 
     from the Department of Defense to the Department of Justice; 
     and
       (B) the Secretary determines that the Attorney General is 
     prepared to receive such agents.
       (4) To carry out the training described in paragraph (1) 
     and other defensive training not prohibited by the Chemical 
     Weapons Convention, the Secretary of Defense may transport 
     lethal chemical agents from a Department of Defense facility 
     in one State to a Department of Justice or Department of 
     Defense facility in another State.
       (5) Quantities of lethal chemical agents transferred under 
     this section shall meet all applicable requirements for 
     transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of such 
     agents and for any resulting hazardous waste products.
       (b) Annual Report.--The Secretary of Defense, in 
     consultation with Attorney General, shall report annually to 
     Congress regarding the disposition of lethal chemical agents 
     transferred under this section.
       (c) Non-Interference With Treaty Obligations.--Nothing in 
     this section may be construed as interfering with United 
     States treaty obligations under the Chemical Weapons 
     Convention.
       (d) Chemical Weapons Convention Defined.--In this section, 
     the term ``Chemical Weapons Convention'' means the Convention 
     on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, 
     Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their 
     Destruction, opened for signature on January 13, 1993.
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                      VOINOVICH AMENDMENT NO. 523

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Voinovich) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following new section;

     SEC.  . ORDNANCE MITIGATION STUDY.

       (a) The Secretary of Defense is directed to undertake a 
     study and is authorized to remove ordnance infiltrating the 
     Federal navigation channel and adjacent shorelines of the 
     Toussaint River.
       (b) The Secretary shall report to the congressional defense 
     committees and the Senate Environment and Public Works on 
     long-term solutions and costs related to the removal of 
     ordnance in the Toussaint River, Ohio. The Secretary shall 
     also evaluate any ongoing use of Lake Erie as an ordnance 
     firing range and justify the need to continue such activities 
     by the Department of Defense or its contractors. The 
     Secretary shall report not later than April 1, 2000.
       (c) This provision shall not modify any responsibilities 
     and authorities provided in the Water Resources Development 
     Act of 1986, as amended (Public Law 99-662).
       (d) The Secretary is authorized to use any funds available 
     to the Secretary to carry out the authority provided in 
     subsection (a).
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                CONRAD (AND ASHCROFT) AMENDMENT NO. 524

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Conrad for himself and for Mr. Ashcroft) proposed 
an amendment to the bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       In title II, at the end of subtitle C, add the following:

     SEC. 225. OPTIONS FOR AIR FORCE CRUISE MISSILES.

       (a) Study.--(1) The Secretary of the Air Force shall 
     conduct a study of the options for meeting the requirements 
     being met as of the date of the enactment of this Act by the 
     conventional air launched cruise missile (CALCM) once the 
     inventory of that missile has been depleted. In conducting 
     the study, the Secretary shall consider the following 
     options:
       (A) Restarting of production of the conventional air 
     launched cruise missile.
       (B) Acquisition of a new type of weapon with the same 
     lethality characteristics as those of the conventional air 
     launched cruise missile or improved lethality 
     characteristics.
       (C) Utilization of current or planned munitions, with 
     upgrades as necessary.
       (2) The Secretary shall submit the results of this study to 
     the Armed Services Committees of the House and Senate by 
     January 15, 2000, the results might be--
       (A) reflected in the budget for fiscal year 2001 submitted 
     to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States 
     Code; and
       (B) reported to Congress as required under subsection (b).
       (b) Report.--The report shall include a statement of how 
     the Secretary intends to meet the requirements referred to in 
     subsection (a)(1) in a timely manner as described in that 
     subsection.
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                        CONRAD AMENDMENT NO. 525

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Conrad) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       In title X, at the end of subtitle D, add the following:

     SEC. 1061. RUSSIAN NONSTRATEGIC NUCLEAR ARMS.

       (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
       (1) it is in the interest of Russia to fully implement the 
     Presidential Nuclear Initiatives announced in 1991 and 1992 
     by then-President of the Soviet Union Gorbachev and then-
     President of Russia Yeltsin;
       (2) the President of the United States should call on 
     Russia to match the unilateral reductions in the United 
     States inventory of tactical nuclear weapons, which have 
     reduced the inventory by nearly 90 percent; and
       (3) if the certification under section 1044 is made, the 
     President should emphasize the continued interest of the 
     United States in working cooperatively with Russia to reduce 
     the dangers associated with Russia's tactical nuclear 
     arsenal.
       (b) Annual Reporting Requirement.--(1) Each annual report 
     on accounting for United States assistance under Cooperative 
     Threat Reduction programs that is submitted to Congress under 
     section 1206 of Public Law 104-106 (110 Stat. 471; 22 U.S.C. 
     5955 note) after fiscal year 1999 shall include, regarding 
     Russia's arsenal of tactical nuclear warheads, the following:
       (A) Estimates regarding current types, numbers, yields, 
     viability, locations, and deployment status of the warheads.
       (B) An assessment of the strategic relevance of the 
     warheads.
       (C) An assessment of the current and projected threat of 
     theft, sale, or unauthorized use of the warheads.
       (D) A summary of past, current, and planned United States 
     efforts to work cooperatively with Russia to account for, 
     secure, and reduce Russia's stockpile of tactical nuclear 
     warheads and associated fissile material.
       (2) The Secretary shall include in the annual report, with 
     the matters included under paragraph (1), the views of the 
     Director of Central Intelligence and the views of the 
     Commander in Chief of the United States Strategic Command 
     regarding those matters.
       (c) Views of the Director of Central Intelligence.--The 
     Director of Central Intelligence shall submit to the 
     Secretary of Defense, for inclusion in the annual report 
     under subsection (b), the Director's views on the matters 
     described in paragraph (1) of that subsection regarding 
     Russia's tactical nuclear weapons.
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                  HELMS (AND BIDEN) AMENDMENT NO. 526

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Helms, for himself and Mr. Biden) proposed an 
amendment to the bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 153, line 19, strike ``the United States'' and 
     insert ``such.''
       On page 356, line 7, insert after ``Secretary of Defense'' 
     the following: ``, in consultation with the Secretary of 
     State,''.
       On page 356, beginning on line 8, strike ``the Committees 
     on Armed Services of the Senate and House of 
     Representatives'' and insert ``the Committees on Armed 
     Services and Foreign Relations of the Senate and the 
     Committees on Armed Services and International Relations of 
     the House of Representatives''.

       On page 358, strike line 21 and all that follows through 
     page 359, line 7.
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                       DOMENICI AMENDMENT NO. 527

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Domenici) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 417, in the table preceding line 1, insert after 
     the item relating to McGuire Air

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     Force Base, New Jersey, the following new items:


 
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New Mexico.....................  Cannon Air Force Base..      $4,000,000
                                 Cannon Air Force Base..      $8,100,000
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       On page 417, in the table preceding line 1, strike 
     ``$628,133,000'' in the amount column of the item relating to 
     the total and insert ``$640,233,000''.
       On page 418, in the table following line 5, strike the item 
     relating to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
       On page 418, in the table following line 5, strike 
     ``$196,088,000'' in the amount column of the item relating to 
     the total and insert ``$186,248,000''.
       On page 419, line 15, strike ``$1,917,191,000'' and insert 
     ``$1,919,451,000''.
       On page 419, line 19, strike ``$628,133,000'' and insert 
     ``$640,233,000''.
       On page 420, line 7, strike ``$343,511,000'' and insert 
     ``$333,671,000''.
       On page 420, line 17, strike ``$628,133,000'' and insert 
     ``$640,233,000''.
       On page 429, line 5, strike ``$172,472,000'' and insert 
     ``$170,472,000''.
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                       BINGAMAN AMENDMENT NO. 528

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Bingaman) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       On Page 476, line 13, through page 502, line 3, strike 
     title XXIX in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof the 
     following:

           ``TITLE XXIX--RENEWAL OF MILITARY LAND WITHDRAWALS

     ``SEC. 2901. FINDINGS.

       ``The Congress finds that--
       ``(1) Public Law 99-606 authorized public land withdrawals 
     for several military installations, including the Barry M. 
     Goldwater Air Force Range in Arizona, the McGregor Range in 
     New Mexico, and Fort Wainwright and Fort Greely in Alaska, 
     collectively comprising over 4 million acres of public land;
       ``(2) these military ranges provide important military 
     training opportunities and serve a critical role in the 
     national security of the United States and their use for 
     these purposes should be continued;
       ``(3) in addition to their use for military purposes, these 
     ranges contain significant natural and cultural resources, 
     and provide important wildlife habitat;
       (4) the future use of these ranges is important not only 
     for the affected military branches, but also for local 
     residents and other public land users;
       ``(5) the public land withdrawals authorized in 1986 under 
     Public Law 99-606 were for a period of 15 years, and expire 
     in November, 2001; and
       ``(5) it is important that the renewal of these public land 
     withdrawals be completed in a timely manner, consistent with 
     the process established in Public Law 99-606 and other 
     applicable laws, including the completion of appropriate 
     environmental impact studies and opportunities for public 
     comment and review.

     ``SEC. 2902. SENSE OF THE SENATE.

       ``It is the Sense of the Senate that the Secretary of 
     Defense and the Secretary of the Interior, consistent with 
     their responsibilities and requirements under applicable 
     laws, should jointly prepare a comprehensive legislative 
     proposal to renew the public land withdrawals for the four 
     ranges referenced in section 2901 and transmit such proposal 
     to the Congress no later than July 1, 1999.''
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                        SMITH AMENDMENT NO. 529

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Smith of New Hampshire) proposed an amendment to 
the bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 429, line 5, strike out ``$172,472,000'' and insert 
     in lieu thereof ``$168,340,000''
       On page 411, in the table below, insert after item related 
     Mississippi Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport 
     following new item:
       New Hampshire  NSY Portsmouth  $3,850,000
       On page 412, in the table line Total strike out 
     ``$744,140,000'' and insert ``$747,990,000.''
       On page 414, line 6, strike out ``$2,078,015,000'' and 
     insert in lieu thereof ``$2,081,865,000''.
       On page 414, line 9, strike out ``$673,960,000'' and insert 
     in lieu thereof ``$677,810,000''.
       On page 414, line 18, strike out ``$66,299,000'' and insert 
     in lieu thereof ``$66,581,000''.
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                   BRYAN (AND REID) AMENDMENT NO. 530

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Bryan for himself and Mr. Reid) proposed an 
amendment to the bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 416, in the table following line 13, insert after 
     the item relating to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, the 
     following new item:


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                                 Nellis Air Force Base..     $11,600,000
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       On page 417, in the table preceding line 1, strike 
     ``$628,133,000'' in the amount column of the item relating to 
     the total and insert ``$639,733,000''.
       On page 419, line 15, strike ``$1,917,191,000'' and insert 
     ``$1,928,791,000''.
       On page 419, line 19, strike ``$628,133,000'' and insert 
     ``$639,733,000''.
       On page 420, line 17, strike ``$628,133,000'' and insert 
     ``$639,733,000''.
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                        WARNER AMENDMENT NO. 531

  Mr. WARNER proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 1059, supra; as 
follows:

       At the end of Section E of Title XXVIII insert the 
     following:

     SEC.  . ARMY RESERVE RELOCATION FROM FORT DOUGLAS, UTAH.

       Section 2603 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 1998 (PL 105-85) is amended as follows:
       With regard to the conveyance of a portion of Fort Douglas, 
     Utah to the University of Utah and the resulting relocation 
     of Army Reserve activities to temporary and permanent 
     relocation facilities, the Secretary of the Army may accept 
     the funds paid by the University of Utah or State of Utah to 
     pay costs associated with the conveyance and relocation. 
     Funds received under this section shall be credited to the 
     appropriation, fund or account from which the expenses are 
     ordinarily paid. Amounts so credited shall be available until 
     expended.
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                 DeWINE (AND OTHERS) AMENDMENT NO. 532

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. DeWine for himself, Mr. Coverdell, and Mr. 
Bingaman) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 1059, supra; as 
follows:

       On page 62, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following:

     SEC. 314. ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS FOR DRUG INTERDICTION AND 
                   COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES.

       (a) Authorization of Additional Amount.--Notwithstanding 
     any other provision of this Act, the amount authorized to be 
     appropriated by section 301(a)(20) is hereby increased by 
     $59,200,000.
       (b) Use of Additional Amounts.--Of the amounts authorized 
     to be appropriated by section 301(a)(20), as increased by 
     subsection (a) of this section, funds shall be available in 
     the following amounts for the following purposes:
       (1) $6,000,000 shall be available for Operation Caper 
     Focus.
       (2) $17,500,000 shall be available for a Relocatable Over 
     the Horizon (ROTHR) capability for the Eastern Pacific based 
     in the continental United States.
       (3) $2,700,000 shall be available for forward looking 
     infrared radars for P-3 aircraft.
       (4) $8,000,000 shall be available for enhanced intelligence 
     capabilities.
       (5) $5,000,000 shall be used for Mothership Operations.
       (6) $20,000,000 shall be used for National Guard State 
     plans.
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                       THURMOND AMENDMENT NO. 533

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Thurmond) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       At the appropriate place insert the following:

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     SEC.   . SENSE OF SENATE REGARDING SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS OF 
                   AMERICAN SERVICEMEN'S FAMILIES REGARDING DEATHS 
                   RESULTING FROM THE ACCIDENT OFF THE COAST OF 
                   NAMIBIA ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1997.

       (a) Findings.--The Senate makes the following findings:
       (1) On September 13, 1997, a German Luftwaffe Tupelov TU-
     154M aircraft collided with a United States Air Force C-141 
     Starlifter aircraft off the coast of Namibia.
       (2) As a result of that collision nine members of the 
     United States Air Force were killed, namely Staff Sergeant 
     Stacey D. Bryant, 32, loadmaster, Providence, Rhode Island; 
     Staff Sergeant Gary A. Bucknam, 25, flight engineer, Oakland, 
     Maine; Captain Gregory M. Cindrich, 28, pilot, Byrans Road, 
     Maryland; Airman 1st Class Justin R. Drager, 19, loadmaster, 
     Colorado Springs, Colorado; Staff Sergeant Robert K. Evans, 
     31, flight engineer, Garrison, Kentucky; Captain Jason S. 
     Ramsey, 27, pilot, South Boston, Virginia; Staff Sergeant 
     Scott N. Roberts, 27, flight engineer, Library, Pennsylvania; 
     Captain Peter C. Vallejo, 34, aircraft commander, Crestwood, 
     New York; and Senior Airman Frankie L. Walker, 23, crew 
     chief, Windber, Pennsylvania.
       (3) The Final Report of the Ministry of Defense of the 
     Defense Committee of the German Bundestag states 
     unequivocally that, following an investigation, the 
     Directorate of Flight Safety of the German Federal Armed 
     Forces assigned responsibility for the collision to the 
     Aircraft Commander/Commandant of the Luftwaffe Tupelov TU-
     154M aircraft for flying at a flight level that did not 
     conform to international flight rules.
       (4) The United States Air Force accident investigation 
     report concluded that the primary cause of the collision was 
     the Luftwaffe Tupelov TU-154M aircraft flying at an incorrect 
     cruise altitude.
       (5) Procedures for filing claims under the Status of Forces 
     Agreement are unavailable to the families of the members of 
     the United States Air Force killed in the collision.
       (6) The families of the members of the United States Air 
     Force killed in the collision have filed claims against the 
     Government of Germany.
       (7) The Senate has adopted an amendment authorizing the 
     payment to citizens of Germany of a supplemental settlement 
     of claims arising from the deaths caused by the accident 
     involving a United States Marine Corps EA-6B aircraft on 
     February 3, 1998, near Cavalese, Italy.
       (b) Sense of Senate.--It is the sense of the Senate that--
       (1) the Government of Germany should promptly settle with 
     the families of the members of the United States Air Force 
     killed in a collision between a United States Air Force C-141 
     Starlifter aircraft and a German Luftwaffe Tupelov TU-154M 
     aircraft off the coast of Namibia on September 13, 1997; and
       (2) the United States should not make any payment to 
     citizens of Germany as settlement of such citizens' claims 
     for deaths arising from the accident involving a United 
     States Marine Corps EA-6B aircraft on February 3, 1998, near 
     Cavalese, Italy, until a comparable settlement is reached 
     between the Government of Germany and the families described 
     in paragraph (1) with respect to the collision described in 
     that paragraph.
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                  GRAMM (AND OTHERS) AMENDMENT NO. 534

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Gramm for himself, Mr. Ashcroft, Mr. Coverdell, 
Mr. Lott, and Mrs. Hutchison) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       On page 387, below line 24, add the following:

     SEC. 1061. COMMEMORATION OF THE VICTORY OF FREEDOM IN THE 
                   COLD WAR.

       (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
       (1) The Cold War between the United States and the former 
     Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was the longest and most 
     costly struggle for democracy and freedom in the history of 
     mankind.
       (2) Whether millions of people all over the world would 
     live in freedom hinged on the outcome of the Cold War.
       (3) Democratic countries bore the burden of the struggle 
     and paid the costs in order to preserve and promote democracy 
     and freedom.
       (4) The Armed Forces and the taxpayers of the United States 
     bore the greatest portion of such a burden and struggle in 
     order to protect such principles.
       (5) Tens of thousands of United States soldiers, sailors, 
     Marines, and airmen paid the ultimate price during the Cold 
     War in order to preserve the freedoms and liberties enjoyed 
     in democratic countries.
       (6) The Berlin Wall erected in Berlin, Germany, epitomized 
     the totalitarianism that the United States struggled to 
     eradicate during the Cold War.
       (7) The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, marked 
     the beginning of the end for Soviet totalitarianism, and thus 
     the end of the Cold War.
       (8) November 9, 1999, is the 10th anniversary of the fall 
     of the Berlin Wall.
       (b) Designation of Victory in the Cold War Day.--Congress 
     hereby--
       (1) designates November 9, 1999, as ``Victory in the Cold 
     War Day''; and
       (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
     calling on the people of the United States to observe that 
     week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
       (c) Cold War Medal.--(1) Chapter 57 of title 10, United 
     States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

     ``Sec. 1133. Cold War medal: award

       ``(a) Award.--There is hereby authorized an award of an 
     appropriate decoration, as provided for under subsection (b), 
     to all individuals who served honorably in the United States 
     armed forces during the Cold War in order to recognize the 
     contributions of such individuals to United States victory in 
     the Cold War.
       ``(b) Design.--The Joint Chiefs of Staff shall, under 
     regulations prescribed by the President, design for purposes 
     of this section a decoration called the `Victory in the Cold 
     War Medal'. The decoration shall be of appropriate design, 
     with ribbons and appurtenances.
       ``(c) Period of Cold War.--For purposes of subsection (a), 
     the term `Cold War' shall mean the period beginning on August 
     14, 1945, and ending on November 9, 1989.''.
       (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 
     is amended by adding at the end the following new item:

``1133. Cold War medal: award.''.
       (d) Participation of Armed Forces in Celebration of 
     Anniversary of End of Cold War.--(1) Subject to paragraphs 
     (2) and (3), amounts authorized to be appropriated by section 
     301(1) shall be available for the purpose of covering the 
     costs of the Armed Forces in participating in a celebration 
     of the 10th anniversary of the end of the Cold War to be held 
     in Washington, District of Columbia, on November 9, 1999.
       (2) The total amount of funds available under paragraph (1) 
     for the purpose set forth in that paragraph may not exceed 
     $15,000,000.
       (3)(A) The Secretary of Defense may accept contributions 
     from the private sector for the purpose of reducing the costs 
     of the Armed Forces described in paragraph (1).
       (B) The amount of funds available under paragraph (1) for 
     the purpose set forth in that paragraph shall be reduced by 
     an amount equal to the amount of contributions accepted by 
     the Secretary under subparagraph (A).
       (e) Commission on Victory in the Cold War.--(1) There is 
     hereby established a commission to be known as the 
     ``Commission on Victory in the Cold War'' (in this subsection 
     to be referred to as the ``Commission'').
       (2) The Commission shall be composed of twelve individuals, 
     as follows:
       (A) Two shall be appointed by the President.
       (B) Two shall be appointed by the Minority Leader of the 
     Senate.
       (C) Two shall be appointed by the Minority Leader of the 
     House of Representatives.
       (D) Three shall be appointed by the Majority Leader of the 
     Senate.
       (E) Three shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of 
     Representatives.
       (3) The Commission shall have as its duty the review and 
     approval of the expenditure of funds by the Armed Forces 
     under subsection (d) prior to the participation of the Armed 
     Forces in the celebration referred to in paragraph (1) of 
     that subsection, whether such funds are derived from funds of 
     the United States or from amounts contributed by the private 
     sector under paragraph (3)(A) of that subsection.
       (4) In addition to the duties provided for under paragraph 
     (3), the Commission shall also have the authority to design 
     and award medals and decorations to current and former public 
     officials and other individuals whose efforts were vital to 
     United States victory in the Cold War;
       (5) The commission shall be chaired by two individuals as 
     follows:
       (A) one selected by and from among those appointed pursuant 
     to subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2).
       (B) one selected by and from among those appointed pursuant 
     to subparagraphs (D), and (E) of paragraph (2).
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                  HARKIN (AND BOXER) AMENDMENT NO. 535

  Mr. LEVIN (for Mr. Harkin for himself and Mrs. Boxer) proposed an 
amendment to the bill, S. 1059, supra; as follows:

       In title VI, at the end of subtitle E, add the following:

     SEC. 676. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL 
                   NUTRITION PROGRAM.

       (a) Clarification of Benefits Responsibility.--Subsection 
     (a) of section 1060a of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``may carry out a program to provide 
     special supplemental food benefits'' and inserting ``shall 
     carry out a program to provide supplemental foods and 
     nutrition education''.
       (b) Funding.--Subsection (b) of such section is amended to 
     read as follows:

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       ``(b) Federal Payments.--The Secretary of Defense shall use 
     funds available for the Department of Defense to provide 
     supplemental foods and nutrition education and to pay for 
     costs for nutrition services and administration under the 
     program required under subsection (a).''.
       (c) Program Administration.--Subsection (c)(1)(A) of such 
     section is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In 
     the determining of eligibility for the program benefits, a 
     person already certified for participation in the special 
     supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and 
     children under section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1996 
     (42 U.S.C. 1786) shall be considered eligible for the 
     duration of the certification period under that program.''.
       (d) Nutritional Risk Standards.--Subsection (c)(1)(B) of 
     such section is amended by inserting ``and nutritional risk 
     standards'' after ``income eligibility standards''.
       (e) Definitions.--Subsection (f) of such section is amended 
     by adding at the end the following:
       ``(4) The terms `costs for nutrition services and 
     administration', `nutrition education' and `supplemental 
     foods' have the meanings given the terms in paragraphs (4), 
     (7), and (14), respectively, of section 17(b) of the Child 
     Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(b)).''.
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                       DOMENICI AMENDMENT NO. 536

  Mr. WARNER (for Mr. Domenici) proposed an amendment to the bill, S. 
1059, supra; as follows:

       In title II, at the end of Subtitle B, add the following:

     SEC. 216. TESTING OF AIRBLAST AND IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVES.

       Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under section 
     201(4)--
       (1) $4,000,000 is available for testing of airblast and 
     improvised explosives (in PE 63122D); and
       (2) the amount provided for sensor and guidance technology 
     (in PE 63762E) is reduced by $4,000,000.

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