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 86 STAT.]

PUBLIC LAW 9 2 - 3 0 0 - M A Y 18, 1972

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Whereas all Americans are saddened at this tragedy and sympathize deeply with Governor Wallace and his family and pray for his recovery: Xow, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the attempted ^^°- °^°8^ ^• assassination of Governor Wallace is deeply deplored and con- ^ ^"^ °^ ^^^' demned; and That Governor Wallace has the best wishes and prayers of all citizens for his speedy recovery; and That the Wallace family is extended the sympathy and encouragement and best wishes of all members of Congress, the distinguished Vice President and the President of the United States. Approved May 18, 1972. Public Law 92-300 AN ACT

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To authorize the Secretiiry of Agriculture to establijsh a volunteers in the national forests program, and for other jmrposes.

[s. 1379]

He It enacted by the Semite and House of Repi'esent<itires of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the "Secretary") is authorized to recruit, train, and accept without regard to the civil service classification laws, rules, or regulations the services of individuals without compensation as volunteers for or in aid of interpretive functions, visitor services, conservation measures and development, or other activities in and related to areas administered by the Secretary through the Forest Service. In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consider referrals of prospective volunteers made by ACTION. SEC. 2. The Secretary is authorized to provide for incidental expenses, such as transportation, uniforms, lodging, and subsistence. SEC. 3. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a volunteer shall not be deemed a Federal employee and shall not be subject to the provisions of law relating to Federal employment, including those relating to houi"s of work, rates of compensation, leave..unemployment compensation, and Federal employee benefits. (b) For the purpose of the tort claim provisions of title 28 of the T'liited States Code, a volunteer under this Act shall be considered a Federal employee. (c) For the purposes of subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5 of the United States Code, relating to compensation to Federal employees for work injuries, A'olunteers under this Act shall be deemed civil employees of the United States within the meaning of the term "employee"' as defined in section 8101 of title 5, United States Code, and the provisions of that subchapter shall apply. SEC. J-. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act, but not more than $100,000 shall be appropriated in any one year. SEC..). This Act may be cited as the "Volunteers in the Xational Forests Act of 1<)72'*. Approved May 18, 1972.

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Incidential expenses.

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