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 94 STAT. 608

PUBLIC LAW 96-291—JUNE 28, 1980 Public Law 96-291 96th Congress

June 28, 1980 [H.R. 4889]

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, authorization period extension. 88 Stat. 802.

Uniform allowance. 16 USC 742J-2.

An Act

To extend the authorization period for the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 4(4) of the Act entitled "An Act to establish the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge" (Public Law 93-402; 88 Stat. 801) is amended by striking the words "September 30, 1980," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "September 30, 1983,", SEC. 2. The Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (70 Stat. 1119), as amended (16 U.S.C. 742a-742d, 742e-742j), is further amended by adding a new section 14 as follows: "SEC. 14. Notwithstanding subsection 5901(a) of title 5, United States Code (80 Stat. 508) as amended, the uniform allowance for each uniformed employee of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service may be up to $400 annually.". Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the enactment of new budget authority in fiscal year 1980. Approved June 28, 1980.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 96-660 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). SENATE REPORT No. 96-673 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 125 (1979): Dec. 10, considered and passed House. Vol. 126 (1980): May 6, considered and passed Senate, amended. June 16, House concurred in Senate amendment.

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