110 STAT. 1321-29
PUBLIC LAW 104-134—APR. 26, 1996
FISHING VESSEL OBLIGATIONS GUARANTEES
For the cost, as defined in section 502 of the Federal Credit
Reform Act of 1990, of guaranteed loans authorized by the Merchant
Marine Act of 1936, as amended, $250,000: Provided, That none
of the funds made available under this heading may be used to
guarantee loans for any new fishing vessel that will increase the
harvesting capacity in any United States fishery.
TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION
UNDER SECRETARY FOR TECHNOLOGY/OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY
POLICY
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
For necessary expenses for the Under Secretary for Technology/
Office of Technology Policy, $7,000,000.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
For expenses necessary for the general administration of the
Department of Commerce provided for by law, including not to
exceed $3,000 for official entertainment, $29,100,000.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General in
carrying out the provisions of the Inspector General Act of 1978,
as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 1 -11 as amended by Public Law 100-
504), $19,849,000.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
CONSTRUCTION OF RESEARCH FACILITIES
(RESCISSION)
Of the unobligated balances available under this heading,
$75,000,000 are rescinded.
GENERAL PROVISIONS—^DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
SEC. 201. During the current fiscal year, applicable appropriations and funds made available to the Department of Commerce
by this Act shall be available for the activities specified in the
Act of October 26, 1949 (15 U.S.C. 1514), to the extent and in
the manner prescribed by the Act, and, notwithstanding 31 U.S.C.
3324, may be used for advanced payments not otherwise authorized
only upon the certification of officials designated by the Secretary
that such payments are in the public interest.
SEC. 202. During the current fiscal year, appropriations made
available to the Department of Commerce by this Act for salaries
and expenses shall be available for hire of passenger motor vehicles
as authorized by 31 U.S.C. 1343 and 1344; services as authorized
by 5 U.S.C. 3109; and uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized
by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902).
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