National Bureau of Standards

National Bureau of Standards Expenses: For expenses necessary in performing the functions authorized by the Act of March 3, 1901,. as amended (15 U. S. C. 271—278c), including general administration; operation, maintenance, alteration, and protection of grounds and facilities; and improvement and construction of temporary or special facilities as authorized by section 2 of the Act of July 21, 1950 (15 U. S. C. 286); $9,428,250: 71 Stat. 77 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. 285), shall be equivalent to the entrance rate of GS–12. Plant and equipment: For construction of a pilot electronic data-processing device to be used in the performance of functions authorized by the Act of March 3, 1901, as amended (15 U. S. C. 271–278c); repair of mechanical facilities; design and acquisition of railway scale test equipment; expenses incurred, as authorized by section 2 of the Act of July 21, 1950 ( 15 U. S. C. 286), in the construction or improvement of buildings, grounds, and other facilities, and, without regard to the cost limitation contained in that Act; installation of fire protection systems in field laboratories; and purchase of three passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; $450,000, to remain available until expended.