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PUBLIC LAW 93-98-AUG. 16, 1973
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$26,000,000, of which not to exceed $1,000,000 shall be derived from the appropriation for "Research, engineering and development (Airport and Airway Trust F u n d) ". GRANTS-IN-AID FOR NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SAFETY
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For grants-in-aid to carry out a pipeline safety program, as authorized by section 5 of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 (4i» TT.S.C. 1674), $1,175,000, to remain available until expended. CONSOLIDATION OF DEPARTMENTAL HEADQUARTERS
For necessary expenses in connection with the (jonsolidation of departmental activities into the Southwest Area of Washingtoji, District of Columbia, $800,000. COASTGUARD OPERATING EXPENSES
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For necessary expenses for the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for; purchase of not to exceed sixteen passenger motor vehicles, fifteen of which are for replacement only; and recreation and welfare; $545,400,000, of which $171,994 shall be applied to Capehart Housing debt reduction: Provided, That the number of aircraft on hand at any one time shall not exceed our hundred and seventy-two exclusive of planes and parts stored to meet future attrition: Provided further, That, without regard to any provisions of law or Executive order prescribing minimum flight requirements. Coast Guard regulations which establish proficiency standards and maximum and minimum flying hours for this purpose may provide for the payment of flight pay at the rates prescribed in section 301 of title 37, United States Code, to certain members of the Coast Guard otherwise entitled to receive flight pay during the current fiscal year (1) who have held aeronautical ratings or designations for not less than fifteen years, or (2) whose particular assignment outside the United States or in Alaska, makes it impractical to participate in regular aerial flights, or who have been assigned to a couree of instruction of 90 days or more: Provided further, That amounts equal to the obligated balances against the appropriations for "Operating expenses'- for the two preceding years, shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation, and such merged appropriation shall be available as one fund, except for accounting purposes of the Coast Guard, for the payment of obligations properly incurred against such prior year appropriations and against this appropriation.
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