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PUBLIC LAW 91-361-JULY 31, 1970

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including fuels, in the United States, its Territories, and possessions; and developing synthetics and substitutes; $46,422,000. 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; $54,395,000. GENERAL

ADMINISTRATIVE

EXPENSES

For expenses necessary for general administration of the Bureau of Mines; $1,Y99,000. ADMINISTRATIVE

PROVISIONS

Appropriations and funds available to the Bureau of Mines may be expended for purchase of not to exceed one hundred twenty-one passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; purchase and bestowal of certificates and trophies in connection with mine rescue and firstaid work: Provided, That the Secretary is authorized to accept lands, buildings, equipment, and 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. OFFICE or COAL RESEARCH SALARIES A N D

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), $17,160,000, to remain available until expended, of which not to exceed $495,000 shall be available for administration and supervision.

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OFFICE OF O I L AND GAS SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For necessary expenses to enable the Secretary to discharge hie 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, $1,181,000. BUREAU OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS OF RESOURCES

For expenses necessary for scientific and economic studies, conservation, management, investigation, protection, and utilization of commercial fishery resources, including whales, sea lions, and related aquatic plants and products; collection, compilation, and publication of information concerning such resources; promotion of education and training of fishery personnel; and the performance of other functions related thereto, as authorized by law; $27,893,000.

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