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PUBLIC LAW 89-52-JUNE 28^ 1965

publish and disseminate data relative to the foregoing activities; $71,680,870, of which $11,550,000 shall be available only for cooperation with States or municipalities for water resources investigations, and $616,000 shall remain available until expended, to provide financial assistance to participants in minerals exploration projects, as authorized by law (30 U.S.C. 641-646), including administration ^^ Stat. zoo. of contracts entered into prior to June 30, 1958, unc^r section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended: Provided, That no ^^ use «^^' part of this appropriation shall be used to pay more than one-half 2093. "^^" the cost of any topographic mapping or water resources investigations carried on in cooperation with any State or municipality: Provided further,, That the unexpended balance of the appropriation for "Salaries and expenses. Office of Minerals Exploration," shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

The amount appropriated for the Geological Survey shall be available for purchase of not to exceed forty-three passenger motor vehicles, for replacement only; reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard service for protection of confidential files; 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 observation wells; expenses of U.S. National Committee on Geology; and payment of compensation and expenses of persons on the rolls of the Geological Survey appointed, as authorized by law, to represent the United States in the negotiation and administration of interstate compacts. BUREAU OF MINES CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES

For expenses necessary for promoting the conservation, exploration, development, production, and utilization of mineral resources, including fuels, in the United States, its Territories, and possessions; and developing synthetics and substitutes; $31,891,000. HEALTH AND SAFETY

For expenses necessary for promotion of health and safety in mines and in the minerals industries, and controlling fires in coal deposits, as authorized by law; $9,507,000. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

For expenses necessary for general administration of the Bureau of Mines; $1,529,000. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Appropriations and funds available to the Bureau of Mines may be expended for purchase of not to exceed seventy-one 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 arran^ments; purchase and bestowal of certificates and trophies in connection with mine rescue and first-aid work; Provided,, That

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