Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 98 Part 3.djvu/274

 98 STAT. 2646

PUBLIC LAW 98-525—OCT. 19, 1984

project if the total estimated cost for such planning and design does not exceed $2,000,000. (2) In any case in which the total estimated cost for such planning and design exceeds $300,000, the Secretary shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress in writing of the details of such project at least thirty days before any funds are obligated for design services for such project. (b) In any case in which the total estimated cost for advance planning and construction design in connection with any construction project exceeds $2,000,000, funds for such design must be specifically authorized by law. AUTHORITY FOR EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION DESIGN

SEC. 1626. In addition to the advance planning and construction design authorized by section 302, the Secretary may perform planning and design utilizing available funds for any Department of Energy defense activity construction project whenever the Secretary determines that the design must proceed expeditiously in order to meet the needs of national defense or to protect property or human life. FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR ALL NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

SEC. 1627. Subject to the provisions of appropriation Acts, amounts appropriated pursuant to this title for management and support activities and for general plant projects are available for use, when necessary, in connection with all national security programs of the Department of Energy. ADJUSTMENTS FOR PAY INCREASES

SEC. 1628. Appropriations authorized by this title for salary, pay, retirement, or other benefits for Federal employees may be increased by such amounts as may be necessary for increases in such benefits authorized by law. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

SEC. 1629. When so specified in an appropriation Act, amounts appropriated for Department of Energy defense programs may remain available until expended. PART C—SPECIAL PROGRAM PROVISIONS CONTRACTOR LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR LOSS OF PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF ATOMIC WEAPONS TESTING PROGRAMS

Claims. SEC. 1631. (a)(1) The remedy against the United States provided by 42 USC 2212. sections 1346(b) and 2672 of title 28, United States Code, or by the 46 USC 781-790. Act of March 9, 1920 (46 U.S.C. 741-752 and 781-790), as appropriate, for injury, loss of property, personal injury, or death shall apply to any civil action for injury, loss of property, personal injury, or death due to exposure to radiation based on acts or omissions by a contractor in carrying out an atomic weapons testing program under a contract with the United States. (2) The remedies referred to in paragraph (1) shall be exclusive of any other civil action or proceeding for the purpose of determining

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