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[82 STAT. 193]
PUBLIC LAW 90-000—MMMM. DD, 1968
[82 STAT. 193]

82 STAT. ]

PUBLIC LAW 90-350-JUNE 19, 1968

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years, in accordance with regulations of the Postmaster General in effect at the time the services are rendered or information furnished, of which not to exceed $35,000 for confidential information and services shall be paid in the discretion of the Postmaster General and accounted for solely on his certificate; and expenses of delegates designated by the Postmaster General to attend meetings and congresses for the purpose of making postal arrangements with foreign governments pursuant to law, and not to exceed $20,000 of such expenses to be accounted for solely on the certificate of the Postmaster General; $119,000,000: Provided, That none of the funds appropriated in this Act shall bis available for the payment of salaries and expenses of Special Assistants to Regional Directors for Public Information. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND ENGINEERING

For expenses necessary for administration and conduct of a research, development, and engineering program, including services as authorized by title 5, United States Code, section 3109, $35,000,000, to remain available until expended.

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OPERATIONS

For expenses necessary for postal operations, including uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902) „,80 stat^ sos; and services as authorized by title 5, United States Code, section 3109; 81 Stat. 206. for repair of vehicles owned by, or under control of, units of the National Guard and departments and agencies of the Federal Government where repairs are made necessary because of utilization of such vehicles in the postal service; and for other activities conducted by the Post Office Department pursuant to law; $5,720,000,000: Provided, That functions financed by the appropriations available to the Post Office Department for the current fiscal year and the amounts appropriated therefor, may be transferred, w-ith the approval of the Bureau of the Budget, between such appropriations to the extent necessary to improve administration and operations: Provided further. That Federal Reserve banks and branches may be reimbursed for expenditures as fiscal agents of the United States on account of Post Office Department operations. TRANSPORTATION

For payments for transportation of domestic and foreign mails by air, land, and water transportation facilities, including current and prior fiscal years settlements with foreign countries for handling of mail, $684,000,000. BuiijJiNG

OCCUPANCY

For expenses necessary for the operation of postal facilities, buildings, and postal communication service; and storage of vehicles owned by, or under control of, units of the National Guard and departments and agencies of the Federal Government, $210,000,000. SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

For exj^enses necessary for the postal services and supply operation, including uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (5 ILS.C. 5901); including procurement of stamps and accountable paper, and postal supplies, $110,000,000.