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PUBLIC LAW 88-5%-SEPT. 15, 1964

SEC. 4. Nothing contained in this joint resolution shall be construed to abrogate, amend, modify, or be in conflict with any provisions of the Pecos Kiver compact. SEC. 5. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated not more than $2,500,000 for the initial eradication or suppression of salt cedar and other undesirable phreatophytes on lands within the area to which this joint resolution applies and, in addition thereto, such further sums as may be necessary to maintain continued control over this land to prevent its reinfestation. Approved September 12, 1964.

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Appropriation.

Public Law 88-595 AN ACT

Septembers, 1964

To amend section 511(h) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, in order to extend the time for commitment of construction reserve funds.

[S. 2995]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Vessels. United States of America in Congress assembled, ITiat the proviso at Construction the end of section 511(h) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as rerervVfunds amended, is amended to read as follows: Provided, That until Janu- 77 Stat. 47o. ary 1, 1965, in addition to the extensions hereinbefore permitted, fur^^^^' ther extensions may be granted ending not later than December 31, 1965." SEC. 2. The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall take effect December 31, 1964, or on the date of enactment of this Act, whichever date first occurs. Approved September 12, 1964. Public Law 88-596 AN ACT

For the relief of the State of New Mexico.

Be it enacted by the Sen/ite and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the State of New Mexico is relieved of liability to pay to the United States the sum of $46,981.32, representing the amount by which the Department of the Army has determined the State to be liable on account of certain property of the United States which was destroyed, damaged, or lost as a result of a fire which occurred on May 30, 1954, at Clayton^ New Mexico. I n the audit and settlement of the accounts of any certifying or disbursing officer of the United States, credit shall be given for amounts for which liability is relieved by this Act. Approved September 15, 1964.

September 15, 1964

[H. R. 4786] New Mexico. Relief.

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