PUBLIC LAW 101-189—NOV. 29, 1989 103 STAT. 1413 equal to the number of remaining authorizations for employees of the department that— (1) were related to intermediate-range nuclear forces on December 8, 1987; and (2) are unnecessary as a result of the Treaty between the international United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist agreements. Republics on the Elimination of their Intermediate-range and Shorter-range Missiles, signed on December 8, 1987 (commonly referred to as the "INF Treaty"), (b) DEADLINE FOR REDUCTION.—The reduction in the number of employees authorized for duty in Europe required by subsection (a) shall be completed not later than October 1, 1991. SEC. 315. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON THE USE OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDS TO PURCHASE INVESTMENT ITEMS Section 303 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (Public Law 100-180; 101 Stat. 1073) is re- pealed. PART C—MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM CHANGES SEC. 321. AUTHORIZATION TO REDUCE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE RATES FOR MEALS SOLD AT A MILITARY DINING FACIL- ITY Section 1011(a) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking out "or enlisted members" and all that follows through the period in the first sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "and enlisted members."; and (2) by adding after the second sentence the following new sentence: "Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, if the Sec- retary determines that it is in the best interest of the United States, the Secretary may reduce a rate for meals established under this subsection by the amount of that rate attributable to operating expenses.". SEC. 322. IMPROVED AND EXPEDITED DISPOSAL OF LOST, ABANDONED, OR UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE CUSTODY OF THE ARMED FORCES (a) IN GENERAL.— Subsection (a) of section 2575 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking out "120 days" in the third sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "45 days"; (2) by striking out "$25 or more" and all that follows through "three months in the fourth sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "more than $300, the Secretary may not dispose of the property until 45 days"; and (3) by inserting jJter the second sentence the following new sentences: "The diligent effort to find the owner (or the heirs, next of kin, or legal representative of the owner) shall begin, to the maximum extent practicable, not later than seven days after the date on which the property comes into the custody or control of the Secretary. The period for which that effort is continued may not exceed 45 days.". (b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.— Such section is further amended— (1) by striking out "owner, his heirs or next of kin, or his legal representative" each place it appears and inserting in lieu
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