PUBLIC LAW 96-169—DEC. 29, 1979
93 STAT. 1283
dent for such additional period of time as he deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. SEC. 6. After the close of the exposition, all Federal property shall be disposed of in accordance with provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 and other applicable Federal 40 USC 47i note. laws relating to the disposition of excess and surplus property. SEC. 7. The functions authorized by this Act may be performed without regard to the prohibitions and limitations of the following laws: (1) That part of section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, which reads "(not in excess of one year)". (2) Section 16(a) of the Administrative Expenses Act of 1946 (31 U.S.C. 638a) to the extent that it pertains to hiring automobiles. (3) Section 201 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 481) (procurement). (4) Section 305(c) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 255(c)) (security for advance payments), and section 3648 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (31 U.S.C. 529) (advance of public moneys), if the Secretary determines that it is impracticable to obtain adequate security and that there is a compelling need to make an advance payment. (5) Section 322 of the Act of June 20, 1932 (40 U.S.C. 278a) Cease of buildings to the Federal Government), if the Secretary determines that waiver of that section would be in the best interests of the Federal Government. (6) Section 2 of the Act of March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a) (Buy American Act). (7) Section 501 of title 44, United States Code (printing by the Government Printing Office). (8) Section 3702 of title 44, United States Code (advertisements without authority). (9) Section 3703 of title 44, United States Code (rates of payment for advertisements). SEC. 8. To carry out United States participation in the exposition. Appropriation there are authorized to be appropriated $20,800,000 to remain availa- authorization. ble until expended. Approved December 29, 1979.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 96-714 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORT No. 96-369 accompanying S. 1012 (Comm. on Foreign Relations). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): Oct. 9, considered and passed House. Nov. 14, S. 1012 considered in Senate; H.R. 5079 considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 1012. Dec. 20, Senate and House agreed to conference report. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 15, No. 52: Dec. 31, Presidential statement.
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