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PUBLIC LAW

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Public Law 85-439 AN ACT Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1959, and for other purposes.

June 4, 1958 fH.R. 10746]

Be it enacted by the Seriate and House of Representatives of the D r t ent of United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following the eI p a e r itri r and nt o sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise Related Agencies appropriated, for the Department of the Interior and related agencies Appropriation ct, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1959, namely:

TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES OFFICE o r SALINE WATER

Salaries and Expenses For expenses necessary to carry out provisions of the Act of July 3, 1952, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1951-1958), authorizing studies of ^^H %f^ 328. 69 the conversion of saline water for beneficial consumptive uses, $825,000. OFFICE OF OIL A N D GAS

Salaries and Expenses For necessary expenses to enable the Secretary to discharge his responsibilities with respect to oil and gas, including cooperation with the petroleum industry and State authorities in the production, processing, and utilization of petroleum and its products, and natural gas; and for controlling the interstate shipment of contraband oil as required by law (15 U.S.C. T15); $525,000.

49 Stat. 30.

OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR

Salaries and Expenses For necessary expenses of the Office of the Solicitor, $2,800,000, and in addition, not to exceed $100,000 may be reimbursed or transferred to this appropriation from other accounts available to the Department of the Interior: Provided, That hearing officers appointed for Indian probate work need not be appointed pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (60 Stat. 237), as amended.

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OFFICE OF MINERALS MOBILIZATION

Salaries and Expenses For expenses necessary to enable the Secretary to discharge his responsibilities, including cooperation with the metals and minerals industry, with respect to the conservation, exploration, development, production, and utilization of mineral resources, including solid fuels, $262,000. Acquisition of Strategic Minerals For necessary expenses in carrying out the provisions of the "Domestic Tungsten, Asbestos, Fluorspar, and Columbium-Tantalum Production and Purchase Act of 1956" (70 Stat. 579), exclusive of ^^5ouscapp.2i9i section 2a, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a), $3,200,000, to remain available so Stat. sio. until December 31, 1958.

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