National Bureau of Standards

National Bureau of Standards For expenses necessary in carrying out the provisions of the Act approved March 3, 1901, as amended (15 U. S. C. 271–278c), including improvements to buildings, grounds, and other plant facilities, as authorized by section 2 of the Act of July 21, 1950 (15 U. S. C. 286); building of temporary experimental structures; and purchase (not to exceed three for replacement only) of passenger motor vehicles; and not to exceed $50,000 for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a) at rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals; as follows: Operation and administration: For the general operation and administration of the Bureau; improvement and care of the grounds; plant equipment; and maintenance and protection of buildings, including repairs and alterations thereto; $1,000,000. Research and testing: For research, testing and other activities, as authorized by the Act of July 22, 1950 (15 U. S. C. 272), and not otherwise provided for, $3,000,000. Radio propagation and standards: For development and maintenance of primary standards of measurement of electrical quantities at radio frequencies; calibrating and certifying radio measuring instruments, apparatus, and standards in terms of the national primary standards; investigation of the phenomena affecting the propagation of radio waves; and the broadcasting of radio signals of standard frequency; $2,000,000: Provided, That during the current fiscal year the maximum base rate of compensation for employees appointed pursuant to the Act of July 21, 1950 (15 U. S. C. 283), shall be $7,040 per annum. Construction of laboratories: For an additional amount for relocation of laboratories, $440,000.