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 PUBLIC LAW 94-461—OCT. 8, 1976

90 STAT. 1969

$50,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977. Such sunis as may be appropriated under this section shall remain available until expended.". SEC. 3. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ASSISTANCE. (a) I N GENERX\L.—The Secretary of Commerce (hereafter in this Contracts. section referred to as the "Secretary'') may enter into contracts and 33 USC 1124a. make prants under this section to— (1) enhance the research and development capability of developing foreign nations with respect to ocean and coastal resources, as such term is defined in section 203 of the National Sea G r a n t Program Act; and (2) promote the international exchange of information and data with respect to the assessment, development, utilization, and conservation of such resources. (b) ELIGIBILITY AND PROCEDURE.—Any sea g r a n t college and sea

g r a n t regional consortium (as defined in section 203 of the National Sea G r a n t Program Act) and any institution of higher education, laboratory, or institute (if such institution, laboratory, or institute is located within any State (as defined in such section 203)) may apply for and receive financial assistance under this section. E a c h g r a n t or Regulation, contract under this section shall be made pursuant to such requirements as the Secretary shall, after consultation wath the Secretary of State, by regulation prescribe. Application shall be made in such form, and with such content and other submissions, as may be so required. Before approving any application for a grant or contract under this Consultation, section, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of State. Any g r a n t made, or contract entered into, under this section shall be subject to the limitations and provisions set forth in section 205(d)(2) and (4) of the National Sea G r a n t Program Act and to such other terms, conditions, and requirements as the Secretary deems necessary or appropriate, (c) AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to be

appropriated for purposes of carrying out this section not to exceed $3,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977. Such sums as may be appropriated under this section shall remain available until expended. SEC. 4. CONFORMING AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. (a) Section 5314 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding a t the end thereof the following new paragraph: " ( 6 5) Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.". (b) Section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph s: "(109) Deputy Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "(110) Associate Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.". (c)(1) Section 2(d) of Reorganization P l a n Numbered 4 of 1970 (84 Stat. 2090) is amended by striking out "T^vel V " and " ( 5 U.S.C. 5 USC app. 11; 5316)" and inserting in lieu thereof " I ^ v e l IV " and " (5 U.S.C. 5315)", 15 USC 1511 note. respectively.

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