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 98 STAT. 1254 Contracts with US. Public information.

PUBLIC LAW 98-373—JULY 31, 1984 (2) to enter into contracts and acquire materials and supplies necessary for its operation to such extent or in such amounts as are provided for in appropriation Acts; (3) to publish, consistent with title 44 of the United States Code, or arrange to publish critical materials information that it deems to be useful to the public and private industry to the extent that such publication is consistent with the national defense and economic interest; (4) to utilize such services or personnel as may be provided to the Council on a reimbursable basis by any agency of the United States; and (5) to exercise such authorities as may be necessary and incidental to carrying out its responsibilities and duties under this title. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

30 USC 1810.

SEC. 211. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this title a sum not to exceed $500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, and such sums as may be necessary thereafter: Provided, That the authority provided for in this title shall expire on September 30, 1990, unless otherwise authorized by Congress. DEFINITION

30 USC 1811. 30 USC 1601.

SEC. 212. As used in this title, the term "materials" has the meaning given it by section 2(b) of the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980. Approved July 31, 1984.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 373: HOUSE REPORT No. 98-593, Pt. 1 (Comm. on Science and Technology) and Pt. 2 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). SENATE REPORT No. 98-159 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 129 (1983): June 27, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 130 (1984): Apr. 24, considered and passed House, amended. June 21, Senate concurred in House amendments with amendment. June 26, House concurred in Senate amendments.

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