Research contracts. AN ACT To establish a Department of Transportation, and for othe purposes Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives o the United States of America in Congress assembled, That thi Act may be cited as the "Department of Transportation Act (q) (1) The Secretary is authorized to enter into contract with educational institutions, public or private agencies of organizations, or persons for the conduct of scientific or techno logical research into any aspect of the problems related to th programs of the Department which are authorized by statute (2) The Secretary shall require a showing that the institu tions, agencies, organizations, or persons with which he expects to enter into contracts pursuant to this subsection have the capa bility of doing effective work. He shall furnish such advic and assistance as he believes will best carry out the mission of the Department, participate in coordinating all research initi ated under this subsection, indicate the lines of inquiry which seem to him most important, and encourage and assist in the establishment and maintenance of cooperation by and between the institutions, agencies, organizations, or persons and between them and other research organizations, the Department, and other Federal agencies. (3) The Secretary may from time to time disseminate in the form of reports or publications to public or private agencies on organizations, or individuals such information as he deems pertinent on the research carried out pursuant to this section. (4) Nothing contained in this subsection is intended to amend, modify, or repeal any provisions of law administered by the Department which authorize the making of contracts for research. 33. AUTHORIZATION OF INTERIOR DEPARTMENT RESEARCH CONTRACTS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, ET CETERA (Public Law 89-672, approved October 15, 1966) A. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY S. 3460, a bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into contracts for scientific research, was introduced on June 6, 1966, by Senator Henry M. Jackson, of Washington. The bill was referred to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. It was reported in the Senate on August 25, 1966 (S. Rept. 1523). It passed the Senate on August 29, 1966. It was reported in the House, from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, on September 22, 1966 (H. Rept. 2068). It passed the House, amended, on October 3, 1966. The Senate agreed to the House amendment on October 10, 1966. The act was approved on October 15, 1966, and became Public Law 89-672. B. DIGEST OF THE ACT The act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into contracts with educational institutions, public or private agencies or organizations, or persons, for the conduct of scientific or technological research related to programs of the Department authorized by statute. C. TEXT OF THE LAW Following is the text of Public Law 89-672. ment. Interior Depart- AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into contracts 80 Stat. 951 (b) The Secretary shall require a showing that the institu- SEC. 2. The Secretary shall prescribe such rules and regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. SEC. 3. Nothing contained in this Act is intended to amend, modify, or repeal any provisions of law administered by the Secretary of the Interior which authorize the making of contracts for research. authorization. Submission to Limitation. 72-954 067-pt. 1-17 80 Stat. 953. 34. NATIONAL MUSEUM ACT OF 1966 (Public Law 89-674, approved October 15, 1966) A. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY S. 1310, the National Museum Act, was introduced on March 1, 1965, by Senator J. W. Fulbright, of Arkansas, for himself and Senators Leverett Saltonstall, of Massachusetts, and Clinton P. Anderson, of New Mexico. The bill was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. It was reported in the Senate on September 9, 1965 (S. Rept. 704). It passed the Senate on September 10, 1965. It passed the House, amended, on July 18, 1966. The conference report was filed on October 4, 1966 (H. Rept. 2176). The House agreed to the conference report on October 5, 1966. The Senate agreed to the conference report on October 11, 1966. The act was approved by the President on October 15, 1966, and became Public Law 89-674. H.R. 7315, a comparison bill to S. 1310, was introduced on April 8, 1965, by Representative Frank T. Bow, of Ohio. The bill was referred to the Committee on House Administration. It was reported in the House on June 2, 1966 (H. Rept. 1599). It passed the House on July 18, 1966, but was laid on the table on the same date, and S. 1310 was passed in lieu. B. DIGEST OF THE ACT The act requires the Director of the National Museum to submit an annual report to the Congress on the progress in museums, provide advice to other Federal agencies concerning museums, cooperate in a continuing study of museum problems, assist museums and their organizations, prepare and distribute significant museum publications, and conduct research on museum techniques. C. TEXT OF THE LAW Following is the text of Public Law 89-674. National Museum Duties of director. AN ACT Relating to the National Museum of the Smithsonian Institution Whereas the museums of the Nation constitute cultural and educational institutions of great importance to the Nation's progress; and Whereas national recognition is necessary to insure that museum resources for preserving and interpreting the Nation's heritage may be more fully utilized in the enrichment of public life in the individual community: Now, therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the "National Museum Act of 1966." SEC. 2. (a) The Director of the National Museum under the direction of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution shall (1) cooperate with museums and their professional organizations in a continuing study of museum problems and opportunities, both in the United States and abroad; (2) prepare and carry out programs for training career employees in museum practices in cooperation with museums and their professional organizations, wheresoever these may best be conducted; (3) prepare and distribute significant museum publications; (4) perform research on, and otherwise contribute to, the development of museum techniques; (5) cooperate with departments and agencies of the Government of the United States operating, assisting, or otherwise concerned with museums; and Report to Congress. (6) report annually to the Congress on progress in these activities. (b) There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Appropriation. Act, not to exceed, $200,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1968, $250,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969, $250,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, and $300,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971, and in each subsequent fiscal year, only such sums may be appropriated as the Congress may hereafter authorize by law. SEC. 3. The first paragraph under the heading "National Museum" contained in the Act of July 7, 1884 (23 Stat. 214; 20 U.S.C. 65), is amended by deleting the following sentence: "And the Director of the National Museum is hereby directed to report annually to the Congress the progress of the museum during the year and its present condition." 35. U.S. PARTICIPATION IN THE HEMISFAIR 1968 EXPOSITION (Public Law 89-685, approved October 15, 1966) A. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY H.R. 15098, a bill relating to participation of the United States in the HemisFair 1968 Exposition, was introduced on May 17, 1966, by Representative Henry B. Gonzalez, of Texas. The bill was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. It was reported from that committee on July 19, 1966 (H. Rept. 1740). It passed the House on September 1, 1966. It was reported in the Senate, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, on October 3, 1966 (S. Rept. 1673). It passed the Senate, amended, on October 6, 1966. The House agreed to the Senate amendments on October 7, 1966. The act was approved on October 15, 1966, and became Public Law 89-685. B. DIGEST OF THE ACT The act authorizes the appropriation of $7,500,000 and provides other necessary authorities to implement U.S. participation in the HemisFair Exposition to be held in San Antonio, Tex., in 1968. The act provides for waiver of certain statutory limitations which were provided by Executive order, pursuant to the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1962, for U.S. participation in the New York World's Fair. Since that act was later amended to exclude domestic international fairs from its provisions, statutory waivers became necessary to enable such U.S. participation in Hemis HemisFair 1968 Commissioner, 78 Stat. 419' 5 USC 2211. 80 Stat. 971. 80 Stat. 972. Contracts. Erection of buildings, etc. C. TEXT OF THE LAW Following is the full text of Public Law 89-685. AN ACT To amend Public Law 89-284 relating to participation of the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 2 of Public Law 89-284 (79 Stat. 1026) is hereby amended by adding a new subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) The President is authorized to appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Commissioner for a Federal exhibit at HemisFair 1968 who shall be in the Department of Commerce and receive compensation at the rate prescribed for level V of the Federal Executive Salary Schedule. The Commissioner shall perform such duties in the execution of this Act as the Secretary of Commerce may assign." SEC. 2. Subsection 3 (b) of said Act is amended by (a) striking the words: "assist the planning staff established under subsection (a)." from the end of the first sentence of clause (1) and substituting therefor the words: "carry out the provisions of this Act." and by striking the words "while engaged in the work of such planning staff" and "while so engaged" from the second sentence; (b) Striking the words: "the members of such planning staff and such secretarial, clerical, and other staff assistants as may be necessary to enable such planning staff to perform its functions," from the first sentence of clause (2) and substituting therefor the words: "persons, other than consultants and experts, referred to in (b) (1), who perform functions to carry out the provisions of this Act,"; (c) Adding new clauses (3), (4), and (5) at the end of such subsection as follows: "(3) The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to enter into such contracts as may be necessary to provide for United States participation in the exposition. "(4) The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to erect such buildings and other structures as may be appropriate for the United States participation in the exposition on land (approximately four and five hundred and ninety-five thousandths acres or more and including land necessary for ingress and egress) conveyed to the United States, in consideration of the participation by the United States in the exposition, and without other consideration. The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to accept title to such land or any interest therein: Provided, however, That the land or interest may be accepted only if the Secretary determines that no term or condition therein will interfere with the use of the property for purposes of the United States or prevent the disposal of the property as hereinafter set out. Any building constructed by the United States |