PUBLIC LAWS-CH. 465-JUNE 14, 1948 and Hour Division when called by the Division with the written approval of the Secretary; $5,000,000. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR-GENERAL PROVISIONS Travel expenses SEC. 102. Appropriations under this title available for salaries and expenses shall be available for travel expenses and, when specifi- cally authorized by the Secretary, for expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the function or activity for which any such appropriation is made. SEC. 103. Appropriations under this title available for salaries and expenses shall be available for stenographic reporting services 60 Stat. 81 . as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2,1946 (5 U. S . C. 55a). SEC. 104. Appropriations under this title available for salaries and expenses shall be available for payment of claims pursuant to section FP0Stt. 0W. 403 of the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U. S. C. 921). SEC. 105. Appropriations under this title available for salaries and expenses shall be available for printing and binding. Transfer of funds. SEC. 106. The Secretary, if he finds it necessary for the practical and efficient operation of the Department, shall have the authority to transfer funds from any appropriation herein made available for salaries and expenses to any other such appropriation, but no appro- priation shall be either increased or decreased more than 5 per centum Restriction, by such transfers: Provided, That any such transfers shall not be used for the purpose of creating new functions within the Department. citation of tle. SEC. 107. This title may be cited as the "Department of Labor Appropriation Act, 1949". Federal Security Agency Appropria- TITLE II-FEDERAL SECURITY AGENCY tion Act, 1949. Pot, p. 443. AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND Education of the blind: For carrying out the Act of August 4, 41 Stt. 272. 1919, as amended (20 U. S . C. 101), $115,000. BUREAU OF EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION Salaries and expenses: For necessary administrative expenses, including personal services in the District of Columbia; services as 60 Stat. s81. authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S . C. 55a) - and not to exceed $41,000 for the Employees' Compensation Board of 41U.s. c . . Appeals; $1,400,000: Provided, That section 3709, Revised Statutes, as amended, shall not apply to any purchase or service outside continental United States when the aggregate amount involved does not exceed $500. Employees' compensation fund: For the payment of compensation and other benefits and expenses (except administrative expenses) authorized by law and accruing during the current or any prior fiscal year, including payments to other Federal agencies for medical and ospital services pursuant to agreement approved by the Bureau of Medica Employees' Compensation; the advancement of costs for enforcement etc. servic of recoveries in third-party cases; the furnishing of medical and hospital services and supplies, treatment, and funeral and burial expenses, including transportation and other expenses incidental to such services, treatment, and burial, for such enrollees of the Civilian Conservation Corps as were certified by the Director of such Corps as receiving hospital services and treatment at Government expense on June 30, 1943, and who are not otherwise entitled thereto as civilian employees of the United States, and the limitations and authority of 3Stt. 74W2. the Act of September 7,1916, as amended (5 U. S. C. 796), shall apply 396 [62 STAT.
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