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PUBLIC LAW 93-404-AUG. 31, 1974

[88 STAT.

E N E R G Y AND M I N E R A L S GEOLOGICAL SURVEY SURVEYS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND RESEARCH

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\ 43 USC 50.

Ante, p. 276.

For expenses necessary for the Geological Survey to perform surveys, investigations, and research covering topography, geology, and the mineral and water resources of the United States, its Territories ^^^ possessions, and other areas as authorized by law (72 Stat. 837 and 76 Stat. 427); classify lands as to mineral character and water and power resources; give engineering supervision to power permits and Federal Power Commission licenses; enforce departmental regulations applicable to oil, gas, and other mining leases, permits, licenses, and operating contracts; control the interstate shipment of contraband oil as required by law (15 U.S.C. 715); administer the minerals exploration program (30 U.S.C. 641); and publish and disseminate data relative to the foregoing activities; $203,575,000, of which $26,015,000 shall be available only for cooperation with States or municipalities for water resources investigations: Provided, That no part of this appropriation shall be used to pay more than one-half the cost of any topographic mapping or water resources investigations carried on in cooperation with any State or municipality: Provided further, That the amount appropriated for "Surveys, investigations, and research" in the Special Energy Research and Development Appropriation Act, 1975, shall be merged, without limitation, with this appropriation. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

The amount appropriated for the Geological Survey shall be available for purchase of not to exceed thirty-two passenger motor vehicles, for replacement only; reimbursement to the General Services Administration for security guard services, 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 inaintenance of necessary buildings and appurtenant facilities; acquisition of lands for gaging stations and observation wells; expenses of the U.S. National Committee on Geology; payment of contributions to the International Federation of Surveyors; 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. M I N I N G ENFORCEMENT AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION SALARIES AND EXPENSES

For expenses necessary to promote health and safety in mines and in the minerals industry through development, promulgation and enforcement of regulations, including mine inspections, technical support, and education and training as authorized by law, $67,913,000, of which not to exceed $1,000,000 shall remain available until expended: Provided, That no part of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be used to pay any public relations firm for any promotional campaigns among coal miners. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Appropriations and funds available to the Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration may be expended for purchase and

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