REFUGEE AND MIGRATION ASSISTANCE, ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES,
FISCAL YEAR 1962

Justification

1960 actual_.

1961 estimate___.

1962 estimate____

Increase or decrease___

$1, 329, 374 1, 146, 857 980, 000

-166, 857

The implementation of those activities proposed by H.R. 8291 will continue to place certain personnel and administrative requirements upon the Department's Office of Refugee and Migration Affairs, upon various field posts abroad, and upon other offices of the Department.

The Office of Refugee and Migration Affairs was established under the Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs, Department of State, on April 19, 1956, to provide centralization of policy planning and determination and for program implementation to resolve political, economic, and humanitarian problems in the refugee and migration field throughout the free world.

Specific responsibilities of the Office of Refugee and Migration Affairs include (a) the development, determination, implementation, and coordination of Department of State policies and programs concerning refugees, displaced persons, migrants, stateless persons, and escapees; (b) the collection, collation, and maintenance of information on refugee matters on a worldwide basis; and (c) coordination of certain actions as appropriate with international organizations, Federal agencies, and private voluntary agencies. The major activities in which the Office of Refugee and Migration Affairs is engaged include the U.S. escapee program, U.S. participation in the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, assistance to Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal, Angolan, and Baluba refugees in the Congo, Meo-Tribe refugees in Laos, Khmer Kram refugees in Cambodia, Algerian refugees in Tunisia and Morocco, and Cuban refugees in Latin American countries.

To carry out these program operational responsibilities and activities in fiscal year 1962, the Department of State requires 19 domestic positions, and 28 American and 40 local positions overseas.

The request for domestic positions include 2 positions for the Director's office, 2 positions for ICEM and migration operations, and 15 positions for the Operations Division. The two positions requested for ICEM and migration operations provide for continuing review, analysis, and liaison concerning operation activities of ICEM and other migration programs.

The 15 domestic positions requested for the Operations Divisions are required to supervise and direct the operations of refugee and migration programs, including program development, the issuance of operating instructions to the field staffs, maintenance of liaison with international organizations and with voluntary agencies which carry out program services by contract, the maintenance of statistics, the analysis of reports and the development of program budgets. The oversea positions of the refugee and migration programs are located in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Hong Kong, Greece, Latin America, and Africa.

This program staff requirement of 87 positions for fiscal year 1962 represents a reduction from 106 in 1961 and from 160 in 1960.

The responsibility for refugee and migration operations, reporting and liaison in the European and Near East areas is centralized in the Refugee and Migration Section, U.S. mission, Geneva. These responsibilities include preparation of field budget proposals, and liaison with agencies in Europe, maintenance of registration lists of escapees, compiling statistics, etc. The Geneva office is assisted by staffs stationed in Austria, Germany, and Italy in inspecting and reporting on program activities, maintaining liaison in the country of asylum, and carrying out special assignments as requested by Geneva. In the Far East, the Far East refugee adviser in Hong Kong is responsible for the same type of functions as the refugee and migration section in Geneva.

In view of the emerging refugee problems in Africa, it is proposed in fiscal year 1962 to assign a full-time officer, a secretary and one local for the first time in Africa to review, in conjunction with interested U.S. Embassy officials, U.S. interests in these refugee problems and to recommend programs for the alleviation of the problems. This officer will also assist in inaugurating approved programs, supervise operations, and negotiate with local government authorities concerning refugee matters. The objective of this staff is to secure effective measures toward adequate assistance and resolution of refugee problems in Africa in which the United States may have a political interest before the problems become acute.

The assignment of an officer and secretary in Latin America is also proposed for fiscal year 1962. It is in the interest of the United States to promote and aid in the resettlement of refugees and other migrants in Latin America. The Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration, to which the United States contributes, is increasing its efforts in this area and the U.S. escapee program contracts with voluntary agencies to obtain resettlement opportunities for refugees and to assist in their integration in Latin America. The successful resettlement of trained refugees and excess people who are not fully productive in Europe and elsewhere will strengthen the skills and economies of South American countries and help to stabilize the social structure of the countries which now lack a substantial middle class.

The oversea personnel are generally responsible for all refugee and migration matters arising within their assigned geographical areas as well as for U.S. escapee program and other direct U.S. refugee programs. Within this framework, the oversea personnel observe and report on refugee programs conducted by the host governments, the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees and the private voluntary agencies. Further, they undertake, where appropriate, to insure that legitimate U.S. interests in refugee and migration matters in their areas are protected. The oversea personnel also maintain liaison with officials of the host governments, international organizations, and voluntary agencies to promote the fullest possible coordination of the various refugee programs.

The tabulation following reflects the detail of the summary of requirements.

UNITED STATES ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT AGENCY

PURPOSE AND NEED FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS

This appropriation request is to provide funds in the fiscal year 1962 for the proposed United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, the establishment of which is provided for in H.R. 9118 and S. 2180 now pending in Congress. Funds requested will finance arms control and disarmament activities including the conduct, support, and coordination of research for arms control and disarmament policy formulation and the preparation for and management of U.S. participation in international negotiations concerning arms control and disarmament. Program and financing

The "Disarmament Act for World Peace and Security" charges the U.S. Disarmament Agency with responsibility for:

(1) The conduct, support and coordination of research for disarmament policy formulation.

(2) The preparation for and direction of U.S. participation in international negotiations in the disarmament field.

(3) The dissemination and coordination of public information concerning disarmament.

(4) The preparation for, operation of, or as appropriate, direction of U.S. participation in such control systems as may become a part of U.S. disarmament activities.

The justification herewith presented covers the total requirement of $3,917,000, of which $1,017,000 is proposed to be transferred from the fiscal year 1962 State Department salaries and expenses appropriation and $2,900,000 is requested as a new appropriation.

This expansion of scope and activities over that contemplated in the fiscal year 1962, State Department budget presentation for the U.S. Disarmament Administration, necessitates a reorganization of existing functions and the establishment of new programs to accomplish the mission of the Agency.

Office of the Director (+7 positions, +$79,680 annual rate)

The office of the Director is responsible for the direction of Agency's personnel and activities. Under the direction of the President and the Secretary of State, the Director has primary responsibility within the Government for U.S. disarmament activities. He also serves as the principal adviser to the President and the Secretary of State on disarmament.

The Office of the Director will include the Director, the Deputy Director, 4 special assistants, a confidential secretary, and six secretarial and clerical personnel. This staffing requires an increase of 7 positions and $79,680 annual rate.

Executive staff (+3 positions, +$31,010 annual rate)

The executive staff will provide administrative services for the Agency, including organization, budget, personnel, security, and general services. Those administrative services which can be performed more economically by the State Department organization will be furnished on a reimbursable basis. As a result of the expanded activities the Executive Director will require a Deputy (respon sible for security), a budget officer, personnel officer, management officer, and five stenographic-clerical personnel. The revised staffing of this office totals 10 positions at an annual rate of $91,450, an increase of 3 positions and $31,010 annual rate over the fiscal year 1961 staffing.

Secretariat (+2 positions, +$5,340 annual rate)

The Secretariat is responsible for the coordination of staff work in support of the Agency's programs, and the orderly and prompt flow of official action and information documents.

This increase of two positions and $5,340 annual rate is required due to the expanded activities of the Agency.

Under the direction of a Chief, the Secretariat will include three staff assistants, two stenographic-clerical personnel and seven communications and records personnel.

Office of the General Counsel (+8 positions, +$84,520 annual rate)

As the chief legal officer of the Agency, the General Counsel is responsible for all legal matters arising in or referred to the Agency, including studies concerning international legal arrangements in connection with disarmament. He and his staff will also provide legal representation of the Agency in matters involving other departments and agencies of the U.S. Government, foreign govern ments, and independent contractors.

In order to discharge these duties the General Counsel will require a staff of three attorney advisers, a legal assistant and three secretarial-clerical personnel. The requirement for this office develops as a result of the establishment of the Agency and is an addition to the fiscal year 1961 staff.

Office of Public Affairs (+4 positions, +$41,365 annual rate)

The Office of Public Affairs is responsible for planning and implementing a public information program designed to keep public opinion accurately informed of U.S. disarmament policies and objectives. This office is under the direction of the Public Affairs Adviser who advises the Director of the Agency in the guidance of the USIA information programs abroad which concern U.S. disarmament activities. The Public Affairs Adviser will require an Assistant, 1 Public Affairs Officer, a Public Affairs Assistant and 3 stenographic-clerical personnel. A separate organization is to be established to discharge this function in the new Agency, therefore the 4 positions and $41,365 are an increase over the fiscal year 1961 staffing.

Reference Research Office (+14 positions +$104,675 annual rate)

The Reference Research Office will perform historical research and provide reference services in support of all offices, functions, and activities of the agency.

To furnish timely and factual information and assistance as required, this office will be staffed with 6 foreign affairs officers, 5 research analysts and 1 librarian, and 10 secretarial-clerical personnel.

This is a new function required by the expanded activities of the Agency and is an increase over the fiscal year 1961 organization of 14 positions and $104,675 annual rate.

Science and Technology Office (+16 positions, +$213,190 annual rate)

The Science and Technology Office provides scientific advice in support of all offices, functions, and activities of the Agency. This office will be responsible for the development and implementation of programs of scientific research in disarmament responsive to the needs of policy formulation and negotiations, and will maintain liaison with the Department of Defense, the AEC and other agencies interested in scientific research to discharge the responsibility of the Director in the coordination of research and development activities in the disarmament field.