97 STAT. 930 PUBLIC LAW 98-146—NOV. 4, 1983 EASTERN INDIAN LAND CLAIMS FUND For settlement of the Mashantucket Pequot land claim in Ledyard, Connecticut, $900,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such funds shall become available for obligation only upon enactment into law of authorizing legislation. TRIBAL TRUST FUNDS In addition to the tribal funds authorized to be expended by existing law, there is hereby appropriated not to exceed $4,000,000 from tribal funds not otherwise available for expenditure for the benefit of Indians and Indian tribes, including pay and travel ex- penses 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 improve- ments 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 officers, 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, 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 particular tribe involved and approved by the Secretary. REVOLVING FUND FOR LOANS During fiscal year 1984, and within the resources and authority available, gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans pursuant to the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (88 Stat. 77; 25 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.), shall not exceed $13,075,000. INDIAN LOAN GUARANTY AND INSURANCE FUND During fiscal year 1984, and within the resources and authority available, total commitments to guarantee loans pursuant to the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (88 Stat. 77; 25 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.), may be made only to the extent that the total loan principal, any part of which is to be guaranteed, shall not exceed $19,000,000. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS Appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (except the revolving fund for loans and the Indian loan guarantee and insur- ance fund) shall be available for expenses of exhibits; purchase of not to exceed 240 passenger carrying motor vehicles of which 170 shall be for replacement only, which may be used for the transporta- tion of Indians; advance payments for services (including services which may extend beyond the current fiscal year) under contracts 49 Stat. 1458. executed pursuant to the Act of June 4, 1936 (48 Stat. 596), as amended (25 U.S.C. 452 et seq.), the Act of August 3, 1956 (70 Stat. 70 Stat. 986. 896), as amended (25 U.S.C. 309 et seq.), and legislation terminating
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