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PUBLIC LAW 95-000—MMMM. DD, 1978

PUBLIC LAW 95-476—OCT. 18, 1978

92 STAT. 1499

"(4) The term 'residential energy conservation measure' means— "(A) caulking and weatherstripping of all exterior doors and windows; " (B) furnace efficiency modifications limited to— " (i) replacement burners, boilers, or furnaces designed to reduce the firing rate or to achieve a reduction in the amount of fuel consumed as a result of increased combustion efficiency,

"(ii) devices for modifying flue openings which will increase the efficiency of the heating system, and "(iii) electrical or mechanical furnace ignition systems which replace standing gas pilot lights; "(C) clock thermostats; "(D) ceiling, attic, wall, and floor insulation; " (E) water heater insulation; " (F) storm windows and doors; "(G) heat pumps; and " (H) such other energy conservation measures as the Administrator may identify for the purposes of this clause.". AMOUNT o r

VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION LOAN GUARANTIES AND DIRECT

LOANS FOR PURCHASE OR CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES

SEC. 105. (a) Section 1810(c) is amended by striking out "$17,500" 38 USC 1810. and inserting in lieu thereof "$25,000". (b)(1) Subparagraph (A) of section 1811(d)(2) is amended by 38 USC 1811. striking out "$17,500" both places it appears and inserting in lieu thereof "$25,000". (2) Subparagraph (B) of such section is amended by striking out "specified by the Administrator" and all that follows in such subparagraph and inserting in lieu thereof "that bears the same ratio to $33,000 as the amount of guaranty to which the veteran is entitled under such section at the time the loan is made bears to $17,500. The amount of the guaranty entitlement under section 1810(c) of this title of any veteran who is granted a loan under this section, or who before the date of the enactment of the Veterans' Housing Benefits Act of 1978 was granted a loan under this section, shall be charged with the amount that bears the same ratio to $17,500 as the amount of the loan bears to $33,000.". ••:}'•••<

ELIGIBILITY FOR HOME LOANS FOR VETERANS WHO SERVED AFTER JANUARY 31, 1955

SEC. 106. (a) Section 1818 is amended— 38 USC 1818. (1) by inserting "and prior to August 5, 1964, or after May 7, 1975," in subsection (a) after "January 31, 1955,"; (2) by striking out "active duty after such date" in subsection (a)(3) and inserting in lieu thereof "such active duty"; (3) by inserting "the provisions of section 1802(a) of this 38 USC 1802. title and" in subsection (a) after "subject to"; (4) by striking out subsection (b) and redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b); and (5) by striking out "Veterans who serve after.Tanuary 31, 1955" in the catchline and inserting in lieu thereof "Service after January 31, 1955, and prior to August 5, 1964, or after May 7, 1975".