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 96 STAT. 84 Appropriation authorization. 16 USC 773j.

22 USC 262b.

Appropriation authorization. 16 USC 773k.

Repeal. 16 USC 772-772J.

PUBLIC LAW 97-176—MAY 17, 1982 SEC. 12. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1983 and beyond, such sums as may be necessary for carrying out the Convention and this Act, including— (a) necessary travel expenses of the United States Commissioners or alternate Commissioners; and (b) the United States share of the joint expenses of the Commission: Provid&i, That the Commissioners shall not, with respect to commitments concerning the United States share of the joint expenses of the Commission, be subject to section 262(b) of title 22, United States Code, insofar as it limits the authority of United States representatives to international organizations with respect to such commitments. SEC. 13. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the Secretary of State to provide for fiscal year 1983 and beyond, by contract, grant, or otherwise, facilities for office and any other necessary space for the Commission. Such facilities shall be located on or near the campus of the University of Washington in the State of Washington and shall be provided without regard to the cost-sharing provisions in the Convention. SEC. 14, The Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1937, as amended (50 Stat. 325,67 Stat. 494,79 Stat. 902), is repealed as of the 90th day after the date of enactment of this Act. Approved May 17, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY-S. 2244: SENATE REPORT No. 97-323 (Comm. on eommerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Apr. 22, considered and passed Senate. May 4, considered and passed House.

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