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PUBLIC LAW 99-000—MMMM. DD, 1985

99 STAT. 1792

PUBLIC LAW 99-239—JAN. 14, 1986 policy guidance to federal departments and agencies. Such interagency group shall include the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of State. (c)

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AUTHORIZATION.—The

authorization provided by the Act of June 30, 1954, as amended (68 Stat, 330) shall remain available after the effective date of the Compact with respect to the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands for the following purposes: (1) Prior to October 1, 1986, for any purpose authorized by the Compact or this joint resolution. (2) Transition purposes, including but not limited to, completion of projects and fulfillment of commitments or obligations; termination of the Trust Territory Government and termination of the High Court; health and education as a result of exceptional circumstances; ex gratia contributions for the populations of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik; and technical assistance and training in financial management, program administration, and maintenance of infrastructure. (d) MEDICAL REFERRAL DEBTS.— (1) FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA.—In addition to the

funds provided in Title Two, Article II, section 221(b) of the Compact, following approval of the Compact with respect to the Federated States of Micronesia, the United States shall make available to the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia such sums as may be necessary for the payment of the obligations incurred for the use of medical facilities in the United States, including any territories and commonwealths, by citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia before September 1, 1985. (2) MARSHALL ISLANDS.—In addition to the funds provided in Title Two, Article II, section 221(b) of the Compact, following approval of the Compact with respect to the Marshall Islands, the United States shall make available to the Government of the Marshall Islands such sums as may be necessary for the payment of the obligations incurred for the use of medical facilities in the United States, its territories and commonwealths by citizens of the Marshall Islands before September 1, 1985. President of U.S. (3) UsE OF FUNDS.—In making funds available pursuant to this subsection, the President shall take such actions as he deems necessary to assure that the funds are used only for the payment of the medical expenses described in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, as the case may be. (4) AUTHORIZATION or APPROPRIATIONS.—There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the purposes of this subsection. (e) SuRViVABiliTY.—In furtherance of the provisions of Title Four, Post, p. 1830. Article V, sections 452 and 453 of the Compact, any provisions of the Compact which remain effective after the termination of the Compact by the act of any party thereto and which are affected in any manner by provisions of this title shall remain subject to such provisions. Post, p. 1816.

(f) REGISTRATION FOR AGENTS OF MICRONESIAN GOVERNMENTS.—

Post, p. 1807.

(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the provisions of Title One, Article V, section 153 of the Compact, after approval of the Compact any citizen of the United States who, without authority of the United States, acts as the agent of the Government of