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 234 60 Stat. 810.

PUBLIC LAW 85-469-JUNE 25, 1958

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under that Bureau, and for temporary services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a), but at rates for individuals not in excess of $100 per diem: Provided, That not to exceed $10,000 may be expended for services of individuals employed at rates in excess of $50 per diem. NATIONAL BUREAU or STANDARDS EXPENSES

31 Stat. 1449.

64 Stat. 3 7 1.

64 Stat. 370.

For expenses necessary in performing the functions authorized by the Act of March 3, 1901, as amended (15 U.S.C. 271-278c), including general administration; operation, maintenance, alteration, and protection of grounds and facilities; and improvement and construction of temporary or special facilities as authorized by section 2 of the Act of July 21, 1950 (15 U.S.C. 286); $11,500,000: Provided, That during the current fiscal year the maximum base rate of compensation for employees appointed pursuant to the Act of July 21, 1950 (15 U.S.C. 285), shall be equivalent to the entrance rate of GS-12. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

31 Stat. 1449. 64 Stat. 3 7 1.

For construction of a pilot electronic data-processing device to be used in the performance of functions authorized by the Act of March 3, 1901, as amended (15 U.S.C. 27l-278c); and expenses incurred, as authorized by section 2 of the Act of July 21, 1950 (15 U.S.C. 286), in the construction or improvement of buildings, grounds, and other facilities, $60Q,000, to remain available until expended. WEATHER BUREAU SALARIES AND EXPENSES

60 Stat. 810.

62 Stat. 286.

63 Stat. 954. 5 USC 1071 note.

For expenses necessary for the Weather Bureau, including maintenance and operation of aircraft; not to exceed $25,000 for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a); and not to exceed $10,000 for maintenance of a printing office in the city of Washington, as authorized by law; $39,318,000: Provided, That during the current fiscal year, the maximum amount authorized under section 3(a) of the Act of June 2, 1948 (15 U.S.C. 327), for extra compensation to employees of other Government agencies for taking ana transmitting meteorological observations, shall be $5 per day; and the maximum base rate of pay authorized under section 3 (b) of said Act, for employees conducting meteorological investigations in the Arctic region, shall be $6,500 per annum, except that not more than five of such employees at any one time may receive a base rate of $9,000 per annum, and such employees may be appointed without regard to the Classification Act of 1949, as amended. ESTABLISHMENT OF METEOROLOGICAL FACILITIES

For an additional amount for the acquisition, establishment, and relocation of meteorological facilities and related equipment, including the alteration and modernization of existing facilities; $275,000, to remain available until June 30, 1961: Provided, That the appropriations heretofore granted under this head shall be merged with this appropriation. GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

SEC. 102. During the current fiscal year applicable appropriations and funds available to the Department of Commerce shall be available

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