63 STAT.I 81ST CONG. , 1 ST SESS.-CH. 506 -AUG. 24, 1949 services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S . C. 55a) ; payment of claims pursuant to section 403 of the Fed- eral Tort Claims Act (28 U. S . C . 2672) ; health service program as authorized by law (5 U. S. C. 150); employment of aliens; payment of rent in foreign countries in advance; and purchases and services abroad without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes; $4,210,000: Provided, That allocations may be made from this appro- priation by the Commission upon approval by the Director of the Bureau of the Budget to any department, agency, corporation, or independent establishment of the Government for direct expenditure for the purposes of this appropriation, and any such expenditures may be made under the specific authority herein contained or under the authority governing the activities of the department, agency, corporation, or independent establishment to which amounts are allo- cated: Provided further, That the Commission may enter into agree- ments with governmental and private agencies and may make pay- ment in advance or by reimbursement for expenses incurred by such agencies in rendering assistance to the Commission in carrying out the purposes of this Act. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses in performing the duties imposed by the Communications Act of 1934, approved June 19, 1934 (48 Stat. 1064), the Ship Act of 1910, approved June 24, 1910, as amended (46 U. S. C. 484-487), the International Radiotelegraphic Convention (45 Stat., pt. 2, p. 2760), Executive Order 3513, dated July 9, 1921, as amended under date of June 30, 1934, relating to applications for submarine cable licenses, and the radiotelegraphy provisions of the Convention for Promoting Safety of Life at Sea, ratified by the President July 7, 1936, personal services in the District of Columbia, contract stenographic reporting services, special counsel fees, health service program as authorized by law (5 U. S . C. 150), payment of claims pursuant to section 403 of the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U. S . C. 2672), improvement and care of grounds and repairs to buildings (not to exceed $17,500), purchase of not to exceed fifteen passenger motor vehicles for replacemlent only, travel expenses (not to exceed $94,000), and printing and binding, $6,600,000: Provided, That funds appropriated under this paragraph may bo used for Iapl)li- cation processing and hearings in connect ion with blroadcast act ivities and for application processing in connection with safety and special services without regard to the apportionment of funds required by the Act of February 27, 1906 (31 U. S. C. 665). FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the work of the Commission, not otherwise provided for, as authorized by law, per- sonal services in the District of Columbia; not to exceed $230,000 for travel; health service program as authorized by law (5 U. S . C. 150); payment of claims pursuant to section 403 of the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U. S . C . 2672); printing and binding; purchase (not to exceed four, for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; and not to exceed $500 for newspapers; $3,700,000, of which amount not to exceed $10,000 shall be available for special counsel and services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S . C. 55a), but at rates not exceeding $50 per diem for individuals. Flood-control surveys: For expenses necessary for the work of the Commission as authorized by section 4 of the Act of June 28, 1938 (33 U. S . C. 701j), and similar provisions in subsequent Acts, including 637 60 Stat. 810. 60 Stat. 843; 62 Stat. 1008. 28 U. S. C., Supp. II, § 2672. Ante, pp. 62, 106. 60 Stat. 903. 41U.S. . §5. Ante, p. 403. Allocations to Gov- ernment agencies. Agreements. 47U.S.C.§151 et seq.; Supp. II, § 151 et seq. 36 Stat. 629. 3 CFR, 1949 Ed., p. 190 (E. 0 . 6779). 50 Stat. 1146 . 60 Stat. 903. 60 Stat. 843; 62 Stat. 1008. 28 U. S. C., Sulpp. II, § 2'72. Ante, pp. 62, 106. 34 Stat. 48 . 31 U. . C., Supp. 1, 1665 note. 60 Stat. 903. 60 Stat. 843:62 Stat. 1008. 28 U. S. C., Supp. 11, §2-72. Ante, pp. 62, 106. 60 Stat. 810 . 52 Stat. 1216 .
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