[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 199 (Wednesday, October 15, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 53704-53710] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-27659] [[Page 53703]] _______________________________________________________________________ Part V Office of Management and Budget _______________________________________________________________________ Cancellation Pursuant to Line Item Veto Act; Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1998; Notices Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 199 / Wednesday, October 15, 1997 / Notices [[Page 53704]] 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 53705]] 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 ----------- 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. [[Page 53706]] 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 [[Page 53707]] 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 ----------- 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. [[Page 53708]] 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 [[Page 53709]] 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 [[Page 53710]] 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. [FR Doc. 97-27659 Filed 10-14-97; 4:47 pm] BILLING CODE 3110-01-P