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PUBLIC LAW 89-435-MAY 31, 1966
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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 gaging stations and observation wells; expenses of 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. BUREAU OF M I N E S CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES
For expenses necessary for promoting the conservation, exploration, development, production, and utilization of mineral resources, including fuels, in the United States, its Territories, and possessions; and developing synthetics and substitutes; $34,740,000. H E A L T H A N D SAFETY
For expenses necessary for promotion of health and safety in mines and in the minerals industries, and controlling fires in coal deposits, as authorized by law; $9,390,000. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
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For expenses necessary to carry out the functions of the Secretary of the Interior under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, $4,300,000, to remain available until expended. A P P A L A C H I A N REGION M I N I N G AREA RESTORATION
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For expenses necessary in carrying out a nationwide study of strip and surface mine rehabilitation and reclamation, and a program of mining area restoration, as authorized by section 205 of the Appalachian Kegional Development Act of 1965, $7,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That this appropriation shall not be available for the purchase, or for sharing in the cost of purchase, of lands or interests therein. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES
For expenses necessary for general administration of the Bureau of Mines; $1,556,000. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Appropriations and funds available to the Bureau of Mines may be expended for purchase of not to exceed seventy-five passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; purchase and bestowal of certificates and trophies in connection with mine rescue and first-aid work: 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 private: Provided further, That the Bureau of Mines is authorized, during the current fiscal year, to sell directly or through any Government agency, including corporations, any metal or mineral product that may be manufactured in pilot plants operated by the Bureau of Mines, and the proceeds of such sales shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.
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