National Bureau of Standards

National Bureau of Standards research and technical services For expenses necessary in performing the functions authorized by the Act or March 3, 1901, as amended (15 U.S.C. 271–278b), including general administration; operation, maintenance, alteration, and protection of grounds and facilities; and improvement and construction of facilities as authorized by the Act of September 2, 1958 (72 Stat. 1711); $17,250,000, of which not to exceed $1,275,000 shall be available for payments to the “Working capital fund”, National Bureau of Standards, for additional capital: Provided, That during the current fiscal year the maximum base rate of compensation for employees appointed pursuant to the Act of September 2, 1958 (72 Stat. 1711), shall be equivalent to the entrance rate of GS–12. plant and facilities For expenses incurred, as authorized by the Act of September 2, 1958 (72 Stat. 1711), in the purchase and improvement of radio propagation field sites, and in the construction or improvement of buildings, grounds, and other facilities, including not to exceed $1,215,000 for the full cost of additions to the radio laboratory building, $1,715,000, to remain available until expended. working capital fund The working capital fund shall be available, during the current fiscal year, for the purchase of not to exceed four passenger motor vehicles for replacement only.