Coast Guard

Coast Guard operating expenses For necessary expenses for the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); purchase of not to exceed thirty-two passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; maintenance, operation, and repair of aircraft; recreation and welfare; and examination of estimates of appropriations in the field; $194,000,000: Provided, That the number of aircraft on hand at any one time shall not exceed one hundred and thirty--seven exclusive of planes and parts stored to meet future attrition: Provided further, That (a) the unobligated balance of appropriation to the Coast Guard for the fiscal year 1952 for “Operating expenses” shall be transferred on July 1, 1952, to the account established by the Surplus Fund-Certified Claims Act of 1949 for payment of certified claims; (b) amounts equal to the unliquidated obligations on July I, 1952, against the appropriation “Operating expenses”, fiscal year 1952, and the appropriation for “Operating expenses” for the fiscal year 1951 which was merged therewith pursuant to the Treasury Department Appropriation Act, 1952, 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, but on July 1, 1953, there shall be transferred from such merged appropriation to the appropriation for payment of certified claims (1) any remaining unexpended balance of the 1951 appropriation so transferred, and (2) any remaining unexpended balance of the 1952 Appropriation so transferred which is in excess of the obligations then remaining unliquidated against, such appropriation. acquisition, construction, and improvements For necessary expenses of acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including equipment related thereto; and services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); $19,250,000, to remain available until expended. retired pay For retired pay, including the payment of obligations therefor incurred during prior fiscal years, $17,000,000. 66 Stat. 292 reserve training For all necessary expenses for the Coast Guard Reserve, as authorized by law (14 U. S. C. 751–762; 37 U. S. C. 231–319), including expenses for regular personnel, or reserve personnel while on active duty, engaged primarily in administration of the reserve program; and the maintenance, operation, and repair of aircraft; $2,500,000: Provided, That (a) the unobligated balance of appropriation to the Coast Guard for the fiscal year 1952 for “Reserve training” shall be transferred on July 1, 1952, to the account established by the Surplus Fund-Certified Claims Act of 1949 for payment of certified claims; (b) an amount equal to the unliquidated obligations on July 1, 1952, against the appropriation “Reserve training”, fiscal year 1952, 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 appropriation and against this appropriation, but on July 1, 1953, there shall be transferred from such merged appropriation to the appropriation for payment of certified claims any remaining unexpended balance of the 1952 appropriation so transferred which is in excess of the obligations then remaining unliquidated against such appropriation.