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PUBLIC LAW 97-000—MMMM. DD, 1981

95 STAT. 1400

PUBLIC LAW 97-100—DEC. 23, 1981

may be available for the construction of the Navajo Indian Irrigation Project may be transferred to the Bureau of Reclamation. ROAD CONSTRUCTION

For construction of roads and bridges pursuant to authority contained in 23 U.S.C. 203, the Act of November 2, 1921 (42 Stat. 208; 25 U.S.C. 13), and the Act of May 26, 1928 (45 Stat. 750; 25 U.S.C. 318a), $49,125,000, to remain available until expended. TRIBAL TRUST FUNDS

18 USC 4124

note

25 USC 155b.

In addition to the tribal funds authorized to be expended by existing law, there is hereby appropriated not to exceed $3,000,000 from tribal funds not otherwise available for expenditure for the benefit of Indians and Indiem tribes, including pay and travel expenses of employees; care, tuition, and other assistance to Indian children attending public and private schools (which may be paid in advance or from date of admission); purchase of land and improvements on land, title to which shall be taken in the name of the United States in trust for the tribe for which purchased; lease of lands and water rights; compensation and expenses of attorneys and other persons employed by Indian tribes under approved contracts; pay, travel, and other expenses of tribal ofHicers, councils, and committees thereof, or other tribal organizations, including mileage for use of privately owned automobiles and per diem in lieu of subsistence at rates established administratively but not to exceed those applicable to civilian employees of the Government; relief of Indians, without regard to section 7 of the Act of May 27, 1930 (46 Stat. 391), including cash grants: Provided, That in addition to the amount appropriated herein, tribal funds may be advanced to Indian tribes during the current fiscal year for such purposes as may be designated by the governing body of the particidar tribe involved and approved by the Secretary: Provided further, That (except in the case of funds held in trust for Indian tribes or individuals) the funds available for expenditure under the Indian moneys, proceeds of labor" accounts authorized by the Act of May 17, 1926 (Chap. 309,44 Stat. 560; 25 U.S.C. 155); the Act of March 3, 1883 (22 Stat. 582) in the fifth paragraph under the heading "INDIAN AFFAIRS" (22 Stat. 590; 25 U.S.C. 155); and the Act of March 2, 1887 (24 Stat. 449) in the first paragraph under the heading "MISCELLANEOUS" (24 Stat. 463; 25 U.S.C. 155) may be expended until September 30, 1982 for any purpose for which funds are appropriated under the subheading "Operation of Indian Programs". On September 30, 1982, the balance of such accounts (except for the funds held in trust for Indian tribes or individuals, and not to exceed $10,000,000 which shall be available until expended by eligible tribes for purposes approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs) shall be deposited into miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury to offset outlays of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and thereafter no funds shall be deposited in such accounts other than funds held in trust for Indian tribes or individuals. REVOLVING FUND FOR LOANS

During fiscal year 1982, and within the resources and authority available, gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans shall not exceed $14,770,000.