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PUBLIC LAW 136—AUG. 31, 1951

contracting for the furnishing of topographic maps and for the making of geophysical or other specialized surveys when it is administratively determined that such procedures are in the public interest; construction and maintenance of necessary buildings and appurtenant facilities; acquisition of lands for gaging stations; and payment of compensation and expenses (not to exceed $10,000) of the person appointed by the President to participate as the representative of the United States in the administration of the compact consented to by the Act of May 31, 1949 (Public Law 82): Provided, That notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the President is authorized to appoint a retired officer as such representative, without prejudice to his status as a retired Army officer, and he shall receive such compensation and expenses in addition to his retired pay.

63 Stat. 145. Appointment of retired Army officer.

BUREAU OF MINES CONSERVATION

AND DEVELOPMENT

OF M I N E R A L

RESOURCES

For expenses necessary for promoting the conservation, exploration, development, production, and utilization of mineral reaources. including fuels, in the United States, its Territories, and possessions; developing synthetics and substitutes; producing and distributing helium; and controlling fires in inactive coal deposits on public lands, and on private lands, with the consent of the owner; $16,858,603, of which not to exceed $10,446,575 shall be available for personal services: Provided, That ih^ Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to make suitable arrangements with owners of private property or with a State or its subdivisions for payment of a sum equal to not less than one-half the amount of expenditure to be made for control or extinguishment of fires in inactive coal deposits from funds provided under the authorization of this Act except that expenditure of Federal funds for this purpose in any privately owned operating coal mine shall be limited to investigation and supervision. H E A L T H A N D SAFETY

For expenses necessary for promotion of health and safety in mines and in the minerals industries, as authorized by law, $3,790,000. CONSTRUCTION

For construction and improvement of facilities under the jurisdition of the Bureau of Mines, to remain available until expended. $1,587,412, of which not to exceed $113,287 shall be available for personal services. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE

EXPENSES

For expenses necessary for general administration of the Bureau of Mines, including such expenses in the regional offices, $1,176,841, of which not to exceed $1,018,434 shall be available for personal services. ADMINISTRATIVE

PROVISIONS

Appropriations and funds available to the Bureau of Mines may be expended for purchase of not to exceed one hundred and thirty passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; providing transportation services in isolated areas for employees, student dependents of employees, and other pupils, and such activities may be financed under cooperative arrangements; temporary and emergency contracts for personal services and employment of persons without regard to civil-service regulations as required in the conduct of programs for

Payment for fire control.

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