Magnetic and seis- Magnetic and seismological work: For continuing magnetic and moologica work. seismological observations and to establish meridian lines in connec- tion therewith in all parts of the United States; making magnetic and seismological observations in other regions under the jurisdiction of the United States; purchase of additional magnetic and seismological instruments; lease of sites where necessary and the erection of tem- porary magnetic and seismological buildings; and including the employment in the field and office of such magnetic and seismological observers, and instrument makers and stenographic services as may be necessary, $68,500. Federa, boFa-y, Federal, boundary, and State surveys: For continuing lines of exact levels between the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts; determining geo- graphic positions by triangulation and traverse to establish the con- trol for a national mapping program, and for the control of Federal, State, boundary, county, city, and other surveys and engineering works in all parts of the United States; including printing and binding, traveling and all other expenses necessary therefor; special geodetic surveys of first-order triangulation and leveling in regions subject to earthquakes, not exceeding $10,000; determining field astronomic Ukiah and Gaithers- positions and the variation of latitude, including the maintenance and operation of the latitude observatories at Ukiah, California, and Observations, etc., Gaithersburg, Maryland, not exceeding $2,600 each; establishing lines of exact levels, determining geographic positions by triangulation and traverse, and making astronomic observations in Alaska; and con- tinuing gravity observations in the United States and for making such observations in regions under the jurisdiction of the United States Personal services and also on islands and coasts adjacent thereto, $450,000, of which amount not to exceed $74,000, may be expended for personal services in the District of Columbia. Vessels, repair, etc. Vessels: For repair of vessels, and replacement of equipment thereon, exclusive of engineers' supplies and other Ship chandlery, $100,000. oissd men on Pay of officers and men on vessels: For all necessary employees to man and equip the vessels, including professional seamen serving as mates on vessels of the Survey, to execute the work of the Survey herein provided for and authorized by law, $691,000. crsommoyaed ofa- Pay, commissioned officers: For pay and allowances prescribed by n( . and- law for commissioned officers on sea duty and other duty, holding relative rank with officers of the Navy, including one director, six hydrographic and geodetic engineers with relative rank of captain, ten hydrographic and geodetic engineers with relative rank of com- mander, seventeen hydrographic and geodetic engineers with relative rank of lieutenant commander, forty-seven hydrographic and geo- detic engineers with relative rank of lieutenant, sixty-one junior hydrographic and geodetic engineers with relative rank of lieutenant (junior grade), twenty-nine aides with relative rank of ensign, and including officers retired in accordance with existing law, $845,000: Asstant director. Provided,That the Secretary of Commerce may designate one of the hydrographic and geodetic engineers to act as assistant director. O, p 641. Office force: For personal services, $637,000. osc epe6nses. Office expenses: For purchase of new instruments (except survey- ing instruments), including their exchange, materials, equipment, and supplies required in the instrument shop, carpenter shop, and chart division; one offset rotary chart printing press, books, scientific and technical books, journals, books of reference, maps, charts, and sub- scriptions; copper plates, chart paper, printer's ink, copper, zinc, and chemicals for electrotyping and photographing; engraving, printing, photographing, rubber gloves, and electrotyping supplies; photolitho- graphing and printing charts for immediate use; stationery for office [54 STAT. 198 PUBLIC LAWS--CH. 189-MAY 14, 1940
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