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PUBLIC LAW 88-356-JULY 7, 1964

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other contributions from public and private sources and to prosecute projects in cooperation with other agencies, Federal, State, or private: Provided further, That the Bureau of Mines is authorized, during the current fiscal year, to sell directly or through any Government agency, including corporations, any metal or mineral product that may be manufactured in pilot plants operated by the Bureau of Mines, and the proceeds of such sales shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. HELIUM FUND

The Secretary is authorized to borrow from the Treasury for payment to the helium production fund pursuant to section 12(a) of the Helium Act Amendments of 1960 to carry out the provisions of the Act and contractual obligations thereunder, including helium purchases, to remain available without fiscal year limitation, $14,000,000, in addition to amounts heretofore authorized to be borrowed.

74 Stat. 923. 50 USC 167j.

OFFICE OF COAL RESEARCH SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For necessary expenses to encourage and stimulate the production and conservation of coal in the United States through research and development, as authorized by law (74 Stat. 337), $6,836,000, to Jl^^^ remain available until expended, of which not to exceed $336,000 shall be available for administration and supervision.

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OFFICE OF MINERALS EXPLORATION SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For expenses necessary to provide a program for the discovery of the minerals reserves of the United States, its territories and possessions, by encouraging exploration for minerals, including administration of contracts entered into prior to June 30, 1958, under section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, $850,000, ^s sta^ ^133. including not to exceed $234,000 for administrative and technical 2093. ^^^" services, to remain available until expended. OFFICE OF O I L AND 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, $660,000. F I S H AND WILDLIFE SERVICE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF F I S H AND WILDLIFE SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For necessary expenses of the Office of the Commissioner, $425,000.

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