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Part IV





Office of Management and Budget





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Cancellation Pursuant to Line Item Veto Act; Agriculture, Rural 
Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act, 1998, and Department of Interior and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998; Notices

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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET


Cancellation Pursuant to Line Item Veto Act; Agriculture, Rural 
Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act, 1998, and Department of Interior and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998

November 20, 1997.
    Two Special Messages from the President under the Line Item Veto 
Act are published below. The President signed these messages on 
Novmeber 20, 1997. Under the Act, the messages are 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
November 20, 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 the Interior 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 2107). 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, constitutes a special message under 
section 1022 of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control 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
November 20, 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 the Interior 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 2107). 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, constitutes a special message under 
section 1022 of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act 
of 1974, as amended.
      Sincerely,
William J. Clinton

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

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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Cancellation No. 97-75

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

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

    Bill Citation: ``Department of the Interior and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 2107)
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $1,000 
thousand for Franklin County Dam on page 83 of House Report 105-337, 
dated October 22, 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: 
These funds would be used to obtain land survey information necessary 
for planning the construction for a new dam on Forest Service (USDA) 
land in Mississippi. The funds are being canceled because (1) they were 
not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget and would be used to 
plan the construction of a recreation dam that has substantial out-year 
funding costs, which are unlikely to be accommodated within projected 
USDA funding levels unless higher-priority projects are postponed; and 
(2) the Forest Service does not traditionally construct dams, for 
recreational or any other purpose. Construction of this dam is 
currently estimated to cost about $12 million.
    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....................................................        -750
    1999....................................................        -250
    2000....................................................  ..........
    2001....................................................  ..........
    2002....................................................  ..........
    2003-07.................................................  ..........
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      Total.................................................      -1,000
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Non-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 Agriculture.
    2(A). Bureau: Forest Service.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Franklin County Dam 
Recreation Facilities (Reconstruction and Construction).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Mississippi, 2nd 
and 4th Congressional Districts.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: Mississippi: two; 2nd 
District: one; 4th District: two.

Cancellation No. 97-76

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

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

    Bill Citation: ``Department of the Interior and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 2107).
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $5,200 
thousand with respect to the conveyance to the State of Montana of $10 
million in Federal mineral rights in Montana, under Section 503(a)(1)-
(2) of the Act.
    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: In 
connection with the Crown Butte/New World Mine acquisition (addressed 
in Section 502 of the Act), Section 503 provides for the uncompensated 
conveyance to the State of Montana of either $10 million in Federal 
mineral rights in Montana or the Federal mineral rights in Otter Creek 
Tracts 1, 2 and 3 (in Montana).

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    Section 503 would cause Federal taxpayers to lose their share of 
royalties from Federally owned lands, which would normally be split 
between the State where the Federal owned lands are located and the 
U.S. Treasury upon development of Federal mineral rights. The Federal 
share would be $5.2 million. The section would set a costly precedent 
by requiring the Federal Government to ``compensate'' a State for a 
purchase or exchange of lands between the Federal Government and a 
willing seller. This precedent could therefore discourage innovative, 
cost-effective land protection solutions in the future.
    This cancellation applies to the budget authority under each of the 
alternative conveyances under Section 503(a)(1)-(2).
    1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of 
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal budget authority 
will not increase, as specified below (the amount of the effect depends 
on whether mineral rights would have been conveyed under Section 
503(a)(1) or Section 503(a)(2); as discussed below, we estimate that 
mineral rights would more likely have been conveyed under Section 
503(a)(1); Section 503 would not require a reduction in spending). This 
will have a commensurate effect on the Federal budget deficit and, to 
that extent, will have a beneficial effect on the economy.

    Budget Authority changes under cancellation of section 503(a)(1)    
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................      -1,300
    1999....................................................      -1,300
    2000....................................................      -1,300
    2001....................................................      -1,300
    2002....................................................  ..........
    2003-07.................................................  ..........
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      Total.................................................      -5,200
                                                                        


    Budget Authority changes under cancellation of section 503(a)(2)    
                        [In thousands of dollars]                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
Fiscal year:                                                            
    1998....................................................  ..........
    1999....................................................  ..........
    2000....................................................  ..........
    2001....................................................  ..........
    2002....................................................  ..........
    2003-07.................................................      -1,352
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      Total.................................................      -1,352
                                                                        

    The negotiations requirement in Section 503(b), and the legislative 
history of Section 503, make clear it was intended that the Secretary 
would convey $10 million in Federal mineral rights in the State of 
Montana under Section 503(a)(1), rather than all Federal mineral rights 
in Otter Creek Tracts 1, 2, and 3 under Section 503(a)(2), and it is 
most likely that this is what the Secretary would have done. The 
discretionary budget authority in both Section 503(a)(1) and Section 
503(a)(2) is canceled, but because the Secretary could not have made 
both conveyances, and the dollar amount of discretionary budget 
authority for the intended and most likely conveyance under Section 
503(a)(1) exceeds the dollar amount of discretionary budget authority 
for the alternative conveyance under Section 503(a)(2), the dollar 
amount of discretionary budget authority reflected above in 1(A), and 
the adjustments to discretionary spending limits below in 1(F), are 
based upon the intended and most likely conveyance under Section 
503(a)(1).

1(F). Adjustments to Non-Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget authority: The estimated budget authority effect (in FY 1998 
through FY 2002) is shown above (based on the figures for a conveyance 
under Section 503(a)(1), as discussed in 1(D)).
    Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is the same as 
the estimated effect of budget authority.
    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 the Interior.
    2(A). Bureau: Bureau of Land Management.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Natural Resources 
and Environment/Conveyance to State of Montana (net receipts from 
mineral leasing on Federal lands are deposited, by formula, to Rent and 
Bonuses From Land Leases for Resource Exploration and Extraction; and 
Royalties on Natural Resources, not Otherwise Classified (General Fund 
accounts), and Reclamation Fund, All Other, Royalties on Natural 
Resources (Reclamation Fund account)).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Montana, At 
Large.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: Montana: four.

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THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington
November 20, 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 ``Agriculture, Rural 
Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 2160). 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, constitutes a special message under section 1022 of the 
Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, as 
amended.
      Sincerely,
William J. Clinton
The Honorable Newt Gingrich,
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20510

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THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington
November 20, 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 ``Agriculture, Rural 
Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 2160). 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, constitutes a special message under section 1022 of the 
Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, as 
amended.
      Sincerely,
William J. Clinton
The Honorable Albert Gore, Jr.,
President of the Senate, Washington, DC 20510

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Cancellation No. 97-77

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

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

    Bill Citation: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug 
Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998 (H.R. 
2160).
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $900 
thousand for Biocontrol and Insect Rearing Laboratory, Stoneville, 
Mississippi, on p.41 of House Report 105-252, dated September 17, 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.

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    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: 
USDA's Agriculture Research Service (ARS) currently conducts insect 
mass rearing/augmentative biological control research at the State-
owned Gast Facility in Starkville, Mississippi. The Gast Facility has 
been used for the mass propagation of insect pests and biological 
control agents for several decades, and this grant would provide 
funding to renovate the facility. The project is being canceled 
because: (1) it was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget; 
(2) these funds would provide for planning of this facility and would 
require additional future appropriations for construction ($12.9 
million); (3) ARS conducts insect rearing at nearly 30 other locations; 
and (4) the need for additional research facilities is under review by 
the Strategic Planning Task Force mandated by the 1996 Farm Bill to 
review potential consolidations of Federal agricultural research 
facilities. The Task Force report is due in April 1999.
    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....................................................        -400
    1999....................................................        -500
    2000....................................................  ..........
    2001....................................................  ..........
    2002....................................................  ..........
    2003-2007...............................................  ..........
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      Total.................................................        -900
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Non-Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget authority: -$900 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 Agriculture.
    2(A). Bureau: Agricultural Research Service.
    2(A). Governmental Function/project (Account): Agricultural 
Research and Services/Biocontrol and Insect Rearing Laboratory, 
Stoneville, Mississippi (Buildings and Facilities).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Mississippi, 2nd 
Congressional District.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: Mississippi: three; 2nd 
Congressional District: two.

Cancellation No. 97-78

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

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

    Bill Citation: ``Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug 
Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 
2160).
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $600 
thousand for the Poisonous Plant Laboratory, Logan, Utah, on page 42 of 
House Report 105-252 dated September 17, 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 funds would be used for planning and design of an office and 
laboratory building to house the staff of the Poisonous Plants 
Laboratory, an Agricultural Research Service (USDA) facility in Logan, 
Utah. A new facility would replace an existing, aged building that has 
been expanded periodically. The Poisonous Plants Laboratory's mission 
is to strengthen the livestock industry by reducing economic losses 
caused by poisoning. The project is being canceled because: (1) it was 
not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget; (2) these funds would 
provide for planning of this facility and would require additional 
future appropriations for construction ($4.8 million); and (3) the need 
for additional research facilities is under review by the Strategic 
Planning Task Force mandated by the 1996 Farm Bill to review potential 
consolidations of Federal agricultural research facilities. The Task 
Force report is due in April 1999.
    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....................................................        -300
    1999....................................................        -300
    2000....................................................  ..........
    2001....................................................  ..........
    2002....................................................  ..........
    2003-07.................................................  ..........
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      Total.................................................        -600
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Non-Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget authority: --$600 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 Agriculture.
    2(A). Bureau: Agricultural Research Service.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Agricultural 
Research and Services/Poisonous Plant Laboratory, Logan, Utah 
(Buildings and Facilities).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Utah, 1st 
Congressional District.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive ) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: Utah: two; 1st District: 
one.

Cancellation No. 97-79

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

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

    Bill Citation: ``Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug 
Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 
2160).
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $250 
thousand for Special Research Grants, project ``Dairy, Alaska'' on page 
43 of House Report 105-252, dated September 17, 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

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Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
Funding for this project at the University of Alaska would support 
research on high energy and high protein feeds to meet the nutritional 
requirements of dairy cattle in the State of Alaska. The project is 
being canceled because: (1) it was not requested in the President's FY 
1998 Budget; (2) USDA currently funds a large amount (several million 
dollars worth) of research on the nutritional requirements of dairy 
cows that addresses needs of dairy farmers nationwide, whereas this 
grant focuses on the specific production and economic issues facing the 
dairy industry in Alaska; (3) the President's Budget proposals 
emphasize high priority programs in the national interest and 
competitively-awarded research to ensure that limited financial 
resources are used to support only the highest quality research; and 
(4) without this project, the University of Alaska would be able to 
conduct this research if it chooses to use its federal Hatch Act 
formula funds.
    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....................................................         -25
    1999....................................................         -75
    2000....................................................         -75
    2001....................................................         -50
    2002....................................................         -25
    2003-07.................................................  ..........
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      Total.................................................        -250
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Non-Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget authority: -$250 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 Agriculture.
    2(A). Bureau: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension 
Service.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Agricultural 
Research and Services/Dairy, Alaska (Research and Education 
Activities).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Alaska, At-
Large.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: Alaska: three.

Cancellation No. 97-80

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

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

    Bill Citation: ``Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug 
Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 
2160)
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $140 
thousand for Special Research Grants, project ``Hydroponic Tomato 
Production, Ohio'' on page 43 of House Report 105-252, dated September 
17, 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 purpose of this Ohio State University project is to develop and 
demonstrate state-of-the-art hydroponic technology, solar greenhouses, 
and Internet tools to achieve year-round tomato growing systems that 
are capable of consistently producing high-quality, pesticide-free 
tomatoes for consumers. The project is being canceled because: (1) it 
was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget; (2) the 
President's Budget proposals emphasize high priority programs in the 
national interest and competitively-awarded research to ensure that 
limited financial resources are used to support only the highest 
quality research; and (3) Ohio State University has been conducting 
hydroponic tomato research for approximately thirty years, and would be 
able to conduct this project if it chooses to use its federal Hatch Act 
formula funds or other resources.
    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....................................................         -14
    1999....................................................         -42
    2000....................................................         -42
    2001....................................................         -28
    2002....................................................         -14
    2003-07.................................................  ..........
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      Total.................................................        -140
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Non-Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget authority: -$140 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 Agriculture.
    2(A). Bureau: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension 
Service.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Agricultural 
Research and Services/Hydroponic Tomato Production, Ohio (Research and 
Education Activities).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Ohio, 12th 
Congressional District.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: Ohio: one; 12th District: 
one.

Cancellation No. 97-81

CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY

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

    Bill Citation: ``Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug 
Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 
2160).
    1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $50 thousand 
for Special Research Grants, project ``Plant Genome Research, Ohio'' on 
page 43 of House Report 105-252, dated September 17, 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

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Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and 
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs: 
This project at Ohio State University would support the development of 
a ``Bacterial Artificial Chromosome'' (BAC) database constructed using 
Tripsacum dactyloides, a wild variety of corn. The availability of a 
BAC Tripsacum database would facilitate the map-based cloning of those 
genes regulating hybrid vigor. The project is being canceled because: 
(1) it was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget; (2) the 
President's Budget Proposals emphasize higher priority programs in the 
national interest and competitively-awarded research to ensure that 
limited financial resources are used to support only the highest 
quality research; (3) without this project, Ohio State University (at 
which the library would be maintained) could conduct this research 
using its federal Hatch Act formula funds, or the principal 
investigator could compete for the $40 million available in FY 1998 
through the National Science Foundation for plant genome research.
    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....................................................          -5
    1999....................................................         -15
    2000....................................................         -15
    2001....................................................         -10
    2002....................................................          -5
    2003-07.................................................  ..........
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      Total.................................................         -50
                                                                        

1(F). Adjustments to Non-Defense Discretionary Spending Limits

    Budget authority: -$50 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 Agriculture.
    2(A). Bureau: Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension 
Service.
    2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Agricultural 
Research and Services/Plant Genome Research, Ohio (Research and 
Education Activities).
    2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Ohio, 12th 
Congressional District.
    2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session 
in each State and District identified above: Ohio: two; 12th District: 
two.

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