89 STAT. 998
PUBLIC LAW 94^165—DEC. 23, 1975 scientific and cultural research, and related educational activities, as authorized by law, $500,000, to remain available until expended and to be available only to United States institutions: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available, in addition to other appropriations to the Smithsonian Institution, for payments in the foregoing currencies. CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS, NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK
For necessary expenses of planning, construction, remodeling, and equipping of buildings and facilities at the National Zoological Park, by contract or otherwise, $8,390,000, to remain available until expended. For "Construction and improvements. National Zoological Park" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,440,000. RESTORATION AND RENOVATION OF BUILDINGS
20 USC 53a.
For necessary expenses of restoration and renovation of buildings owned or occupied by the Smithsonian Institution, by contract or otherwise, as authorized by section 2 of the Act of August 22, 1949 (63 Stat. 623), including not to exceed $10,000 for services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, $1,192,000, to remain available until expended. For "Restoration and renovation of buildings" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $400,000. CONSTRUCTION
86 Stat. 508.
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TO LIQUIDATE
CONTRACT
AUTHORITY)
For construction and equipment of a building for a National Air and Space Museum, including not to exceed $100,000 for services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, $2,500,000, to remain available until expended, for liquidation of obligations incurred under the contract authorization granted in the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1973. SALARIES AND EXPENSES, NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
20 USC 74.
For the upkeep and operations of the National Gallery of Art, the protection and care of the works of art therein, and administrative expenses incident thereto, as authorized by the Act of March 24, 1937 (50 Stat. 51), as amended by the public resolution of April 13, 1939 (Public Resolution 9, Seventy-sixth Congress), including services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109; payment in advance when authorized by the treasurer of the Gallery for membership in library, museum, and art associations or societies whose publications or services are available to members only, or to members at a price lower than to the general public; purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms for guards and elevator operators, and uniforms, or allowances thereof, for other employees as authorized by law (5 U.S.C. 5901-5902); purchase, or rental of devices and services for protecting buildings and contents thereof, and maintenance, alteration, improvement, and repair of buildings, approaches, and grounds; and not to exceed $70,000 for restoration and repair of works of art for the National Gallery of Art by contracts made, without advertising, with individuals, firms, or organizations at such rates or prices and under such terms and conditions as the Gallery may deem proper, $7,531,000. For "Salaries and expenses, National Gallery of Art" for the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $1,937,000.
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