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PUBLIC LAW 97-000—MMMM. DD, 1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-241—AUG. 24, 1982

96 STAT. 293

tion of similar property or services and not otherwise obligated, or appropriations made for such cancellation payments. "(3) This subsection applies to contracts for the procurement of property or services, or both, for the operation, maintenance, and support of programs, facilities, and installations for or related to telecommunication activities, newswire services, and the distribution of books and other publications in foreign countries.". (c) Paragraph (16) of section 804 of such Act (22 U.S.C. 1474(16)) is amended by inserting "and security" immediately after "right-hand drive". (d) Section 804 of such Act (22 U.S.C. 1474) is amended— (1) by striking out "and" at the end of paragraph (18); (2) by striking out the period at the end of paragraph (19) and inserting in lieu thereof, and"; and (3) by adding at the end of the section the following new paragraph: "(20) subject to the availability of appropriated funds, purchase motion picture, radio and television producers' liability insurance to cover errors and omissions or similar insurance coverage for the protection of interests in intellectual property.". (e) Title VIII of such Act (22 U.S.C. 1471-1475b) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sections: ACTING ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS

"SEC. 808. If an Associate Director of the United States Information Agency dies, resigns, or is sick or absent, the Associate Director's principal Eissistant shall perform the duties of the office until a successor is appointed or the absence or sickness stops.

22 USC 1475c.

COMPENSATION FOR DISABILITY OR DEATH

"SEC. 809. A cultural exchange, international fair or exposition, or 22 USC I475d. other exhibit or demonstration of United States economic accomplishments and cultural attainments, provided for under this Act or the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchanjge Act of 1961 shall not be considered a 'public work' as that term is defined in the first section of the Act of August 16, 1941 (42 U.S.C. 1651; commonly known as the 'Defense Base Act'). USE OF ENGUSH-TEACHING PROGRAM FEES

"SEC. 810. (a) Notwithstanding section 3617 of the Revised Stat- 22 USC i475e. utes of the United States (31 U.S.C. 484) or any other law or limitation of authority, tuition fees or other payments received by or for the use of the International Communication Agency from or in connection with English-teaching programs conducted by or on behalf of the Agency under the authority of this Act or the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 may be credited to the Agency's applicable appropriation to such extent as may be provided in advance in an appropriation Act. "(b) This section shall take effect on October 1, 1982.". Effective date. (f) Section 1011(h) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 1442(h)) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: "(4) Section 701(a) of this Act shall not apply with respect to any amounts appropriated under this section for the purpose of liquidat-