[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 199 (Wednesday, October 15, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53704-53710]
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[FR Doc No: 97-27659]



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Part V





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Cancellation Pursuant to Line Item Veto Act; Department of Defense 
Appropriation Act, 1998; Notices

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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET


Cancellation Pursuant to Line Item Veto Act; Department of 
Defense Appropriations Act, 1998

October 14, 1997.
    One Special Message from the President under the Line Item Veto Act 
is published below. The President signed this message on October 14, 
1997. Under the Act, the message is required to be printed in the 
Federal Register (2 U.S.C. 691a(c)(2)).
Clarence C. Crawford,
Associate Director for Administration.

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THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington,
October 14, 1997.
    Dear Mr. Speaker:
    In accordance with the Line Item Veto Act, I hereby cancel the 
dollar amounts of discretionary budget authority, as specified in 
the attached reports, contained in the ``Department of Defense 
Appropriations Act, 1998'' (Public Law 105-56; H.R. 2266). I have 
determined that the cancellation of these amounts will reduce the 
Federal budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government 
functions, and will not harm the national interest. This letter, 
together with its attachments, constitute a special message under 
section 1022 of the Congressional Budget and Compoundment Act of 
1974, as amended.
      Sincerely,
William J. Clinton.

The Honorable Newt Gingrich,
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20515.

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THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington,
October 14, 1997.
    Dear Mr. President:
    In accordance with the Line Item Veto Act, I hereby cancel the 
dollar amounts of discretionary budget authority, as specified in 
the attached reports, contained in the ``Department of Defense 
Appropriations Act, 1998'' (Public Law 105-56; H.R. 2266). I have 
determined that the cancellation of these amounts will reduce the 
Federal budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government 
functions, and will not harm the national interest. This letter, 
together with its attachments, constitute a special message under 
section 1022 of the Congressional Budget and Compoundment Act of 
1974, as amended.
      Sincerely,
William J. Clinton.

The Honorable Albert Gore, Jr.,
President of the Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510.

Cancellation No. 97-42

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130

    Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' 
(H.R. 2266).
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $30,000 
thousand for Operation and Maintenance, Air Force project ``SR-71'' on 
page 75 of House Report 105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
    1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal 
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and 
will not harm the national interest.
    1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and 
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
This project would provide manning, operations and support to sustain 
SR-71 training requirements during fiscal year 1998 and provide for a 
30-day operational deployment capability. The SR-71 is a high-speed, 
high-altitude, long-range, multi-sensor, all-weather, wide-area 
surveillance aircraft. There is no military requirement to continue to 
operate the SR-71. The project is being canceled because it was not 
requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget and the Department of 
Defense has determined that it would not make a significant 
contribution to US military capability.
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not 
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on 
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial 
effect on the economy.

                             Outlay changes                             
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................     -21,870
    1999....................................................      -6,480
    2000....................................................        -900
    2001....................................................        -270
    2002....................................................        -120
                                                             -----------
      Total.................................................     -30,000
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget Authority: -$30,000 thousand in FY 1998.
    Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
    Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration 
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would 
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
    2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
    2(A). Bureau: Operation and Maintenance.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): SR-71 (Operation and 
Maintenance, Air Force).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: California, 21st 
Congressional District.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: California: five; 21st 
District: one.

Cancellation No. 97-43

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130

Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 
2266)

    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $9,000 
thousand for Aircraft Procurement, Air Force, project ``SR-71 Mods'' on 
page 103 of House Report 105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
    1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal 
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and 
will not harm the national interest.
    1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and 
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
This project would modify cameras, enhance radar processing, install a 
Global Positioning System navigation system, and improve electronic 
intelligence for the SR-71 reconnaissance aircraft. The SR-71 is a 
high-speed, high-altitude, long-range, multi-sensor, all-weather, wide-
area surveillance aircraft. There is no military requirement to 
continue to operate the SR-71. The project is being canceled because it 
was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget and the Department 
of Defense has determined that it would not make a significant 
contribution to US military capability.
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not 
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on 
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial 
effect on the economy.

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                             Outlay changes                             
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................        -711
    1999....................................................      -2,169
    2000....................................................      -2,961
    2001....................................................      -1,782
    2002....................................................        -765
                                                             -----------
      Total.................................................      -9,000
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget Authority: -$9,000 thousand in FY 1998.
    Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
    Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration 
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would 
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
    2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
    2(A). Bureau: Aircraft Procurement.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): SR-71 Modifications 
(Aircraft Procurement, Air Force).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: California, 25th 
Congressional District.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: California: six; 25th 
District: one.

Cancellation No. 97-44

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130

Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 
2266)

    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $4,000 
thousand for the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army 
project titled ``Gallo Center'' on page 112 of House Report 105-265 
dated September 23, 1997, and page 166 of House Report 105-206 dated 
July 25, 1997.
    1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal 
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and 
will not harm the national interest.
    1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and 
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
The President's FY 1998 Budget supports ongoing work to demonstrate and 
export new environmentally acceptable technology to the industrial base 
and to train the industrial base on the use of new technology. The 
appropriated increase would support life-cycle environmental and 
manufacturing technologies research specifically related to weapons 
systems and munitions technology assessment and analysis. The Army does 
not believe this additional research merits funding at this time.
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not 
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on 
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial 
effect on the economy.

                             Outlay changes                             
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................      -2,320
    1999....................................................      -1,320
    2000....................................................        -212
    2001....................................................         -72
    2002....................................................         -32
                                                             -----------
      Total.................................................      -4,000
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget Authority: -$4,000 thousand in FY 1998.
    Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
    Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration 
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would 
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
    2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
    2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Gallo Center 
(Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: New Jersey, 11th 
Congressional District.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: New Jersey: one; 11th 
District: one.

Cancellation No. 97-45

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130

    Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' 
(H.R. 2266).
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $6,000 
thousand for the Research, Development Test and Evaluation, Army 
project ``Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells Technology'' on page 113 of House 
Report 105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
    1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal 
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and 
will not harm the national interest.
    1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and 
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
This project would research and develop alternative fuel cell 
technology that converts chemical energy to electricity. It has primary 
applications for the Department of Energy which has responsibility for 
alternative energy research. The project is being canceled because it 
was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget and the Department 
of Defense has determined that it would not make a significant 
contribution to US military capability.
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not 
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on 
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial 
effect on the economy.

                             Outlay changes                             
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................      -3,480
    1999....................................................      -1,980
    2000....................................................        -318
    2001....................................................        -108
    2002....................................................         -48
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      Total.................................................      -6,000
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget Authority: -$6,000 thousand in FY 1998.
    Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
    Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration 
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would 
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
    2(A). Agency: Department of Defense 2(A).
    Bureau: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.
     2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Molten Carbonate 
Fuel Cells Technology (Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, 
Army).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Unknown.

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     2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: Unknown.

Cancellation No. 97-46

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130

    Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' 
(H.R. 2266)
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $3,000 
thousand for the Research, Development Test and Evaluation, Army 
project ``Periscopic Minimally-Invasive Surgery'' on page 113 and 116 
of House Report 105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
    1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal 
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and 
will not harm the national interest.
    1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and 
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
This project would research less-invasive surgery techniques that could 
potentially result in faster healing, less hospital time, and reduced 
costs. However, the Department already funds microsurgery programs with 
specific military applications. The project is being canceled because 
it was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget and the 
Department of Defense has determined that it would not make a 
significant contribution to US military capability.
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not 
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on 
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial 
effect on the economy.

                             Outlay changes                             
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................      -1,740
    1999....................................................        -990
    2000....................................................        -159
    2001....................................................         -54
    2002....................................................         -24
                                                             -----------
      Total.................................................      -3,000
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments o Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget Authority: -$3,000 thousand in FY 1998.
    Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
    Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration 
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would 
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
    2(A). AGENCY: Department of Defense.
    2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Periscopic 
Minimally-Invasive Surgery (Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, 
Army).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Unknown.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: Unknown.

Cancellation No. 97-47

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130

Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 
2266).

    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $4,000 
thousand for the Research, Development Test and Evaluation, Army 
project ``Proton Beam'' on page 113 of House Report 105-265 dated 
September 23, 1997.
    1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal 
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and 
will not harm the national interest.
    1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and 
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
This project would research a new machine that delivers radiation 
therapy for cancer treatment. The appropriated funds constitute a grant 
to a private organization for medical research that should be funded 
through a peer review process. The project is being canceled because it 
was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget and the Department 
of Defense has determined that it would not make a significant 
contribution to US military capability.
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not 
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on 
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial 
effect on the economy.

                             Outlay changes                             
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................      -2,320
    1999....................................................      -1,320
    2000....................................................        -212
    2001....................................................         -72
    2002....................................................         -32
                                                             -----------
      Total.................................................      -4,000
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget Authority: -$4,000 thousand in FY 1998.
    Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
    Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration 
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would 
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
    2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
    2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Proton Beam 
(Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: California, 40th 
Congressional District.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: California: seven; 40th 
District: three.

Cancellation No. 97-48

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130

Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 
2266)

    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $3,000 
thousand for a Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy 
project ``Terfenol-D'' on pages 119 and 122 of House Report 105-265 
dated September 23, 1997.
    1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal 
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and 
will not harm the national interest.
    1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and 
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
This project is intended to enable the Navy to achieve further cost 
reductions in the

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application of a magnetorestrictive, iron/terbium/dysprosium alloy for 
new high performance sonar systems. This effort is to be undertaken 
through a partnership between any entity which has made a financial 
commitment and has experience in the production of the alloy and the 
National Center of Excellence in Metal Working Technology. The Navy has 
no military requirement for this technology. This project is being 
canceled because it was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget 
and the Department of Defense has determined that it would not make a 
significant contribution to US military capability.
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not 
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on 
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial 
effect on the economy.

                             Outlay changes                             
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................      -1,603
    1999....................................................      -1,008
    2000....................................................        -253
    2001....................................................         -60
    2002....................................................         -33
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      Total.................................................      -3,000
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget Authority: -$3,000 thousand in FY 1998.
    Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
    Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration 
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would 
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
    2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
    2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Terfenol-D 
(Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Pennsylvania, 
12th Congressional District.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: Pennsylvania: three; 12th 
District: two.

Cancellation No. 97-49

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130

    Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' 
(H.R. 2266).
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $3,000 
thousand for a Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy 
project for ``COTS airgun as an acoustic source'' on page 120 of House 
Report 105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
    1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal 
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and 
will not harm the national interest.
    1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and 
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
This project would continue development, testing, and calibration of 
components for a mobile, high power broadband acoustic surveillance 
source that is based upon the adaptation of commercial air-gun 
technology. Technical review in the Department of Defense has concluded 
that this technology will not be effective, except in shallow water 
regions where there are no current requirements. The project is being 
canceled because it was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget 
and the Department of Defense has determined that it would not make a 
significant contribution to US military capability.
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not 
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on 
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial 
effect on the economy.

                             Outlay changes                             
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................      -1,603
    1999....................................................      -1,008
    2000....................................................        -253
    2001....................................................         -60
    2002....................................................         -33
                                                             -----------
      Total.................................................      -3,000
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget Authority: -$3,000 thousand in FY 1998.
    Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
    Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration 
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would 
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
    2(A). AGENCY: Department of Defense.
    2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): COTS airgun as an 
acoustic source (Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Unknown.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: Unknown.

Cancellation No. 97-50

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130

    Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' 
(H.R. 2266).
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $10,000 
thousand for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force 
project ``Military Spaceplane'' on page 125 of House Report 105-265 
dated September 23, 1997.
    1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal 
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and 
will not harm the national interest.
    1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and 
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
This project would fund research into hypersonic technologies and is 
intended to complement NASA's reusable launch vehicle program. However, 
NASA, not the Department of Defense, is responsible for the development 
of reusable launch vehicles. The project is being canceled because it 
was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget, and because the 
Department of Defense has determined that it would not make a 
significant contribution to US military capability.
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not 
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on 
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial 
effect on the economy.

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                             Outlay changes                             
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................      -4,272
    1999....................................................      -4,272
    2000....................................................        -887
    2001....................................................        -357
    2002....................................................        -116
                                                             -----------
      Total.................................................     -10,000
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget Authority: -$10,000 thousand in FY 1998.
    Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
    Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration 
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would 
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
    2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
    2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Military Spaceplane 
(Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation, Air Force).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: New Mexico, 1st 
Congressional District.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: New Mexico: three; 1st 
District: two.

Cancellation No. 97-51

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130

    Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' 
(H.R. 2266).
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $30,000 
thousand for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force 
project ``Clementine'' on page 125 of House Report 105-265 dated 
September 23, 1997.
    1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal 
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and 
will not harm the national interest.
    1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and 
Considerations Relating to or Bearing Upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
This project would test and demonstrate microelectronics for 
acquisition tracking and intercept of an asteroid in space using a 
mothership integrated with three microsatellites. The scientific 
objective of the mission is to obtain data on the asteroid. The 
project's key military application would be for space-based missile 
defense. The project is being canceled because it was not requested in 
the President's FY 1998 Budget; it was not in the Department of Defense 
Future Years Defense Plan; and its key military application is not part 
of the Department's national missile defense readiness plan.
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not 
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on 
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial 
effect on the economy.

                             Outlay changes                             
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................     -12,817
    1999....................................................     -12,820
    2000....................................................      -2,662
    2001....................................................      -1,071
    2002....................................................        -347
                                                             -----------
      Total.................................................     -30,000
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget Authority: -$30,000 thousand in FY 1998.
    Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
    Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments Upon Sequestration 
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would 
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
    2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
    2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Clementine 
(Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation, Air Force).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: New Mexico, 1st 
Congressional District.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: New Mexico: four; 1st 
District: three.

Cancellation No. 97-52

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130

    Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' 
(H.R. 2266)
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $1,500 
thousand for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force 
project ``Optical Correlator Technology'' on page 125 of House Report 
105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
    1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal 
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and 
will not harm the national interest.
    1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and 
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
This project would conduct research and development to attempt to 
improve optical correlator technology. The project is being canceled 
because it was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget, and 
because the Department of Defense has determined that it would not make 
a significant contribution to U.S. military capability.
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not 
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on 
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial 
effect on the economy.

                             Outlay changes                             
                        [In thousands of dollars)                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................        -641
    1999....................................................        -641
    2000....................................................        -133
    2001....................................................         -54
    2002....................................................         -17
                                                             -----------
      Total.................................................      -1,500
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget Authority: -$1,500 thousand in FY 1998.
    Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
    Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration 
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would 
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
    2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
    2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Optical Correlator 
Technology (Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation, Air Force).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Unknown.
    2(C) Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each

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State and District identified above: Unknown.

Cancellation No. 97-53

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130

    Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' 
(H.R. 2266).
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $37,500 
thousand for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-wide 
project ``ASAT'' on page 130 of House Report 105-265 dated September 
23, 1997.
    1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal 
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and 
will not harm the national interest.
    1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and 
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
This project would fund a technology demonstration experiment to prove 
the feasibility of launching a seeker that would smash into an enemy's 
satellite, thereby disabling it. However, alternative means exist for 
addressing a satellite threat, such as destroying ground stations or 
disrupting satellite communications links. This item is being canceled 
because it was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget; it was 
not in the Department of Defense Future Years Defense Plan; and there 
are alternative ways to disrupt enemy satellite capabilities.
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not 
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on 
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial 
effect on the economy.

                             Outlay changes                             
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................     -16,313
    1999....................................................     -15,000
    2000....................................................      -4,500
    2001....................................................        -563
    2002....................................................        -563
                                                             -----------
      Total.................................................     -37,500
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget Authority: -$37,500 thousand in FY 1998.
    Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
    Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration 
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would 
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above. 2(A).
    2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
    2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): ASAT (Research, 
Development, Testing and Evaluation, Defense-wide).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: California, 23rd 
and/or 24th Congressional Districts.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: California: eight; 23rd 
District: one; 24th District: one.

Cancellation No. 97-54

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130

    Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' 
(H.R. 2266).
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $2,000 
thousand for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-wide 
project ``Risk-based toxic chemicals research'' on page 133 of House 
Report 105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
    1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal 
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and 
will not harm the national interest.
    1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and 
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
This project would address questions relating to establishment of 
cleanup criteria for toxic chemicals associated with base operations 
and for remediation of waste sites. It would duplicate ongoing research 
being conducted by the Department of Defense. The project is being 
canceled because it was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget 
and the Department of Defense has determined that it would not make a 
significant contribution to US military capability.
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not 
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on 
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial 
effect on the economy.

                             Outlay changes                             
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................        -870
    1999....................................................        -800
    2000....................................................        -240
    2001....................................................         -30
    2002....................................................         -30
                                                             -----------
      Total.................................................      -2,000
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget Authority: -$2,000 thousand in FY 1998.
    Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
    Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration 
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would 
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
    2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
     2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Risk-based toxic 
chemicals research (Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation, 
Defense-wide).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Unknown.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: Unkown.

Cancellation No. 97-55

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130

    Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' 
(H.R. 2266).
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $1,000 
thousand for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-wide 
project ``Defense Techlink rural technology transfer'' on page 133 of 
House Report 105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
    1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal 
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and 
will not harm the national interest.
    1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and 
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
This project would develop a rural technology model

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of a five state rural region of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, 
Wyoming and Idaho. The project is being canceled because it was not 
requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget and the Department of 
Defense has determined that it would not make a significant 
contribution to US military capability.
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not 
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on 
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial 
effect on the economy.

                             Outlay changes                             
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................        -435
    1999....................................................        -400
    2000....................................................        -120
    2001....................................................         -15
    2002....................................................         -15
                                                             -----------
      Total.................................................      -1,000
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget Authority: -$1,000 thousand in FY 1998.
     Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
    Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration 
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would 
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
    2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
    2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Defense Techlink 
rural technology transfer (Research, Development, Testing and 
Evaluation, Defense-wide).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Idaho, Montana, 
North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming; Congressional Districts unknown.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: Idaho: three; Montana: 
two; North Dakota: one; South Dakota: two; Wyoming: one.
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