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PUBLIC LAW 94-427—SEPT. 28, 1976

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r^^ authorize appropriations for the winter Olympic games, and for other purposes.

Olympic Winter Games Authorization Act of 1976.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SHORT TITLE 1. This Act may be cited as the "Olympic Winter Games Authorization Act of 1976". SECTION

FINDINGS

SEC. 2. The Congress finds and declares that— (1) it is desirable for Americans of present and future generations to be assured adequate outdoor recreational resources and wilderness areas; (2) the X III international Olympic winter games, which are to be held in the United States at Lake Placid, New York, in 1980, will further an awareness and appreciation of indoor and outdoor recreational activities and of the need for preserving wilderness areas; (3) amateur athletics and amateur athletic competition have contributed to the health and well-being of the Nation and, as the host country for the X III international Olympic winter games, the United States has a unique opportunity to encourage participation in such activities by furnishing limited financial assistance to assure the availability of adequate facilities, resources, and support for the Olympic winter games; (4) the Congress has pledged its cooperation and support in the successful fulfillment of the X III international Olympic winter games; and (5) the Federal financial assistance authorized by this Act is provided in recognition of the unique economic circumstances of the Lake Placid area and should not be considered as establishing a precedent for any future Federal financial assistance for international athletic competitions.



DEFINITIONS

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SEC. 3. For purposes of this Act: (1) The term "Olympic winter games" means the X III international Olympic winter games to be held in 1980 at Lake Placid, New York. (2) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Commerce. (3) The term "winter games facilities" means existing or proposed winter sports and supporting facilities which are necessary to carry out the Olmpic winter games, including— (A) a field house; (B) ski jumps; (C) skating ovals or arenas;

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