PUBLIC LAW 95-74—JULY 26, 1977 EXPLORATION OF NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE I N
91 STAT. 2 9 1 ALASKA
For necessary expenses in carrying out the provisions of section 104 of Public Law 94r-258, $209,541,000, to remain available until 42 USC 6504. expended. ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS
The amount appropriated for the Geological Survey shall be available for purchase of not to exceed 33 passenger motor vehicles, for replacement only; reimbursement to the General Services Administration for security g u a r d services, contracting for the furnishing of topographic maps and for the making of geophysical or other specialized surveys when it is administratively determined that such procedures are in the public interest; construction and maintenance of necessary buildings and appurtenant facilities; acquisition of lands for observation wells; expenses of the U. S. National Committee on Geology; and payment of compensation and expenses of persons on the rolls of the Geological Survey appointed, as authorized by law, to represent the United States in the negotiation and administration of interstate compacts. M I N I N G ENFORCEMENT AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION SALARIES AND EXPENSES
For expenses necessary to promote health and safety in mines and in the minerals industry through development, promulgation and enforcement of regulations, including mine inspections, technical support, and education and t r a i n i n g as authorized by law, $107,656,000: Provided, That no part of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be used to pay any public relations firm for any promotional campaigns among coal miners. ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS
Appropriations and funds available to the Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration may be expended for purchase and bestowal of certificates and trophies in connection with mine rescue and first-aid work, and for the purchase of not to exceed 75 passenger motor vehicles: Provided, That the Secretary is authorized to accept lands, buildings, equipment, and other contributions from public and private sources and to prosecute projects in cooperation with other agencies, Federal, State, or p r i v a t e: Provided further, That the Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration is authorized to promote health and safety education and t r a i n i n g in the mining community through cooperative programs with States, industry, and safety associations: Provided further, That any funds available to the Department may be used, with the approval of the Secretary, to provide for the costs of mine rescue and survival operations in the event of major mine disasters. B U R E A U OF M I N E S MINES AND
MINERALS
For expenses necessary for conducting inquiries, technological investigations and research concerning the extraction, processing, use and disposal of mineral substances without objectionable social and environmental costs; to foster and encourage private enterprise
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