[106th Congress Public Law 481]
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Public Law 106-481
106th Congress
An Act
To establish revolving funds for the operation of certain programs and
activities of the Library of Congress, and for other
purposes. <<NOTE: Nov. 9, 2000 - [H.R. 5410]>>
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress <<NOTE: Library of Congress Fiscal
Operations Improvement Act of 2000.>> assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. <<NOTE: 2 USC 182a note.>>
This Act may be cited as the ``Library of Congress Fiscal Operations
Improvement Act of 2000''.
TITLE I--LIBRARY OF CONGRESS REVOLVING FUNDS
SEC. 101. <<NOTE: 2 USC 182a.>> REVOLVING FUND FOR AUDIO AND VIDEO
DUPLICATION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH AUDIOVISUAL
CONSERVATION CENTER.
(a) Establishment.--There is hereby established in the Treasury a
revolving fund for audio and video duplication and delivery services
provided by the Librarian of Congress (hereafter in this Act referred to
as the ``Librarian'') which are associated with the national audiovisual
conservation center established under the Act entitled ``An Act to
authorize acquisition of certain real property for the Library of
Congress, and for other purposes'', approved December 15, 1997 (Public
Law 105-144; 2 U.S.C. 141 note).
(b) Fees for Services.--The Librarian may charge a fee for providing
services described in subsection (a), and shall deposit any such fees
charged into the revolving fund under this section.
(c) Contents of Fund.--
(1) In general.--The revolving fund under this section shall
consist of the following amounts:
(A) Amounts deposited by the Librarian under
subsection (b).
(B) Any other amounts received by the Librarian
which are attributable to the services described in
subsection (a).
(C) Amounts deposited by the Librarian under
paragraph (2).
(D) Such other amounts as may be appropriated under
law.
(2) Deposit of funds during transition.--The Librarian shall
transfer to the revolving fund under this section the following:
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(A) Any obligated, unexpended balances existing as
of the date of the transfer which are attributable to
the services described in subsection (a).
(B) An amount equal to the difference as of such
date between--
(i) the total value of the supplies,
inventories, equipment, gift fund balances, and
other assets attributable to such services; and
(ii) the total value of the liabilities
attributable to such services.
(d) Use of Amounts in Fund.--Amounts in the revolving fund under
this section shall be available to the Librarian, in amounts specified
in appropriations Acts and without fiscal year limitation, to carry out
the services described in subsection (a).
SEC. <<NOTE: 2 USC 182b.>> 102. REVOLVING FUND FOR GIFT SHOP, DECIMAL
CLASSIFICATION, PHOTO DUPLICATION, AND RELATED SERVICES.
(a) Establishment.--There is hereby established in the Treasury a
revolving fund for the following programs and activities of the
Librarian:
(1) Decimal classification development.
(2) The operation of a gift shop or other sales of items
associated with collections, exhibits, performances, and special
events of the Library of Congress.
(3) Document reproduction and microfilming services.
(b) Individual Accounting Requirement.--A separate account shall be
maintained in the revolving fund under this section with respect to the
programs and activities described in each of the paragraphs of
subsection (a).
(c) Fees for Services.--The Librarian may charge a fee for services
under any of the programs and activities described in subsection (a),
and shall deposit any such fees charged into the account of the
revolving fund under this section for such program or activity.
(d) Contents of Accounts in Fund.--
(1) In general.--Each account of the revolving fund under
this section shall consist of the following amounts:
(A) Amounts deposited by the Librarian under
subsection (c).
(B) Any other amounts received by the Librarian
which are attributable to the programs and activities
covered by such account.
(C) Amounts deposited by the Librarian under
paragraph (2).
(D) Such other amounts as may be appropriated under
law.
(2) Deposit of funds during transition.--The Librarian shall
transfer to each account of the revolving fund under this
section the following:
(A) Any obligated, unexpended balances existing as
of the date of the transfer which are attributable to
the programs and activities covered by such account.
(B) An amount equal to the difference as of such
date between--
(i) the total value of the supplies,
inventories, equipment, gift fund balances, and
other assets attributable to such programs and
activities; and
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(ii) the total value of the liabilities
attributable to such programs and activities.
(e) Use of Amounts.--Amounts in the accounts of the revolving fund
under this section shall be available to the Librarian, in amounts
specified in appropriations Acts and without fiscal year limitation, to
carry out the programs and activities covered by such accounts.
SEC. <<NOTE: 2 USC 182c.>> 103. REVOLVING FUND FOR FEDLINK PROGRAM AND
FEDERAL RESEARCH PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--There is hereby established in the Treasury a
revolving fund for the Federal Library and Information Network program
(hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``FEDLINK program'') of the
Library of Congress (as described in subsection (f )(1)) and the Federal
Research program of the Library of Congress (as described in subsection
(f )(2)).
(b) Individual Accounting Requirement.--A separate account shall be
maintained in the revolving fund under this section with respect to the
programs described in subsection (a).
(c) Fees for Services.--
(1) In general.--The Librarian may charge a fee for services
under the FEDLINK program and the Federal Research program, and
shall deposit any such fees charged into the account of the
revolving fund under this section for such program.
(2) Advances of funds.--Participants in the FEDLINK program
and the Federal Research program shall pay for products and
services of the program by advance of funds--
(A) if the Librarian determines that amounts in the
Revolving Fund are otherwise insufficient to cover the
costs of providing such products and services; or
(B) upon agreement between participants and the
Librarian.
(d) Contents of Fund.--
(1) In general.--Each account of the revolving fund under
this section shall consist of the following amounts:
(A) Amounts deposited by the Librarian under
subsection (c).
(B) Any other amounts received by the Librarian
which are attributable to the program covered by such
account.
(C) Amounts deposited by the Librarian under
paragraph (2).
(D) Such other amounts as may be appropriated under
law.
(2) Deposit of funds during transition.--Notwithstanding
section 1535(d) of title 31, United States Code, the Librarian
shall transfer to the appropriate account of the revolving fund
under this section the following:
(A) Any obligated, unexpended balances existing as
of the date of the transfer which are attributable to
the FEDLINK program or the Federal Research program.
(B) An amount equal to the difference as of such
date between--
(i) the total value of the supplies,
inventories, equipment, gift fund balances, and
other assets attributable to such program; and
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(ii) the total value of the liabilities
attributable to such program.
(e) Use of Amounts in Fund.--Amounts in the accounts of the
revolving fund under this section shall be available to the Librarian,
in amounts specified in appropriations Acts and without fiscal year
limitation, to carry out the program covered by each such account.
(f ) Programs Described.--
(1) FEDLINK.--In this section, the ``FEDLINK program'' is
the program of the Library of Congress under which the Librarian
provides the following services on behalf of participating
Federal libraries, Federal information centers, other entities
of the Federal Government, and the District of Columbia:
(A) The procurement of commercial information
services, publications in any format, and library
support services.
(B) Related accounting services.
(C) Related education, information, and support
services.
(2) Federal research program.--In this section, the
``Federal Research program'' is the program of the Library of
Congress under which the Librarian provides research reports,
translations, and analytical studies for entities of the Federal
Government and the District of Columbia (other than any program
of the Congressional Research Service).
SEC. <<NOTE: 2 USC 182d.>> 104. AUDITS BY COMPTROLLER GENERAL.
Each of the revolving funds established under this title shall be
subject to audit by the Comptroller General at the Comptroller General's
discretion.
SEC. <<NOTE: 2 USC 182a note.>> 105. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The provisions of this title shall apply with respect to fiscal year
2002 and each succeeding fiscal year.
TITLE II--LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TRUST FUND BOARD
SEC. 201. REVISIONS TO MEMBERSHIP AND OPERATION OF LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
TRUST FUND BOARD.
(a) Addition of Vice Chair of Joint Committee on the Library as
Board Member.--Section 1 of the Act entitled ``An Act to create a
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board, and for other purposes'', approved
March 3, 1925 (2 U.S.C. 154), is amended in the first sentence of the
first paragraph by inserting ``and the vice chair'' after ``chairman''.
(b) Quorum Requirement.--Section 1 of such Act (2 U.S.C. 154) is
amended in the second sentence of the first paragraph by striking
``Nine'' and inserting ``Seven''.
(c) Temporary Extension of Board Member Term.--Section 1 of such Act
(2 U.S.C. 154) is amended in the first paragraph by inserting after the
first sentence the following: ``Upon request of the chair of the Board,
any member whose term has expired may continue to serve on the Trust
Fund Board until the earlier of the date on which such member's
successor is appointed or
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the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date such
member's term expires.''.
SEC. <<NOTE: 2 USC 154 note.>> 202. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendments made by this title shall take effect on the date of
the enactment of this Act.
Approved November 9, 2000.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5410:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000):
Oct. 17, considered and passed House.
Oct. 31, considered and passed Senate.
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