PUBLIC LAW 104-204—SEPT. 26, 1996
110 STAT. 2909
no funds from any other appropriation, or from funds otherwise
made available to the Corporation, shall be used to pay for personnel
compensation and benefits, travel, or any other administrative
expense for the Board of Directors, the Office of the Chief Executive
Officer, the Office of the Managing Director, the Office of the
Chief Financial Officer, the Office of National and Community
Service Programs, the Civilian Community Corps, or any field office
or staff of the Corporation working on the National and Community
Service or Civilian Community Corps programs: Provided further.
That to the maximum extent practicable, the Corporation shall
increase significantly the level of matching funds and in-kind contributions provided by the private sector, shall expand significantly
the number of educational awards provided under subtitle D of
title I, and shall reduce the total Federal costs per participant
in all programs.
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, $2,000,000.
COURT OF VETERANS APPEALS
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
For necessary expenses for the operation of the United States
Court of Veterans Appeals as authorized by 38 U.S.C. sections
7251-7292, $9,229,000, of which $700,000, to remain available until
September 30, 1998, shall be available for the purpose of providing
financial assistance as described, and in accordance with the process
and reporting procedures set forth, under this heading in Public
Law 102-229.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—CIVIL CEMETERIAL EXPENSES, ARMY
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
For necessary expenses, as authorized by law, for maintenance,
operation, and improvement of Arlington National Cemetery and
Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, including the
purchase of one passenger motor vehicle for replacement only, and
not to exceed $1,000 for official reception and representation
expenses, $11,600,000, to remain available until expended.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
For science and technology, including research and development
activities, which shall include research and development activities
under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended; necessary
expenses for personnel and related costs and travel expenses, including uniforms, or allowances therefore, as authorized by 5 U.S.C.
5901-5902; services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, but at rates
for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the
rate for GS-18; procurement of laboratory equipment and supplies;
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