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 PUBLIC LAW 100-203—DEC. 22, 1987

101 STAT. 1330-271

SEC. 5117. SKTTLEMKNT OF CLAIMS.

(a) SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS.—Section 1401(b) (22 U.S.C. 3761(b)) is amended to read as follows: "(b) The Commission may pay not more than $50,000 on any claim described in subsection (a).". (b) INJURIES TO VESSELS WITHOUT PILOTS.—Section 1411(b)(1) (22 U.S.C. 3771(b)(1)) is amended by striking out "adjust and pay" and all that follows through "$50,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "pay not more than $50,000 on the claim". SEC. 5118. REPORT TO CONGRESS.

22 USC 3871

Out of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this part, the Commission shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report on— (1) the condition of the Panama Canal and potential adverse effects on United States shipping and commerce; (2) tho effect on canal operations of the military forces under Manuel Noriega. General Noriega; and (8) the Commission's evaluation of the effect on canal operations if the Panamanian Government continues to withhold its consent to major factors in the United States Senate's ratification of the Panama Canal Treaties. PART 2—PANAMA CANAL REVOLVING FUND SEC..5421. SHORT TITLE.

Panama Canal Revolving Fund ^2 USC 3601

This part may be referred to as the "Panama Canal Revolving note. Fund Act". SEC. 5422. ESTABLISHMENT OF REVOLVING FUND.

(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Section 1302 (22 U.S.C. 3712) is amended by striking out subsections (a) through (d) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "SEC. 1302. (a)(1) There is established in the Treasury of the United States a revolving fund to be known as the 'Panama Canal Revolving Fund'. The Panama Canal Revolving Fund shall, subject to subsection (c), be available to the Commission to carry out the purposes, functions, and powers authorized by this Act, including for— "(A) the hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft; "(B) uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by sections 5901 and 5902 of title 5, United States Code; "(C) official receptions and representation expenses of the Board, the Secretary of the Commission, and the Administrator; "(D) the operation of guide services; "(E) a residence for the Administrator; "(F) disbursements by the Administrator for employee and community projects; and "(G) the procurement of expert and consultant services as provided in section 3109 of title 5, United States Code. "(2) On the effective date of the Panama Canal Revolving Fund Act— "(A) the Panama Canal Commission Fund shall be terminated and the unappropriated balance, including undeposited receipts as of the close of business on the day before the effective date of the Panama Canal Revolving Fund Act, shall be transferred to the Panama Canal Revolving Fund;

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