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PUBLIC LAW 91-344-JULY 20, 1970

16 USC 460/-4 note.

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ment shall be consistent with any existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan found adequate for purposes of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (78 Stat. 897); and that such cost-sharing assistance for any such development shall be authorized only if the Secretary determines that it cannot be provided under other existing authority." Approved July 18, 1970.

Public Law 91-344 , „ July 20, 1970 [s. J. Res. 201] Consumer Credit Protection Act, amendment. 15 USC 1601 note.

JOINT RESOLUTION To extend the reporting date of the National Commission on Consumer Finance.

Resolved ty the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 404(b) of the Consumer Credit Protection Act (82 Stat. 165) is amended by striking out "January 1, 1971" and inserting "July 1, 1972" in lieu thereof. Approved July 20, 1970.

Public Law 91-345 July 20, 1970

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National Commission on Libraries and Information Science Act.

AN ACT rpQ establish a National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the "National Commission on Libraries and Information Science Act". STATEMENT OF P O L I C Y

SEC. 2. The Congress hereby affirms that library and information services adequate to meet the needs of the people of the United States are essential to achieve national goals and to utilize most effectively the Nation's educational resources and that the Federal Government will cooperate with State and local governments and public and private agencies in assuring optimum provision of such services. COMMISSION ESTABLISHED

SEC. 3. (a) There is hereby established as an independent agency within the executive branch, a National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission"). (b) The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare shall provide the Commission with necessary administrative services (including those related to budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, personnel, and procurement) for which payment shall be made in advance, or by reimbursement, from funds of the Commission and such amounts as may be agreed upon by the Commission and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

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