National Bureau of Standards

National Bureau of Standards research and technical services For expenses, necessary in performing the functions authorized by the Act of March 3, 1901, as amended (15 U.S.C. 271–278e), including general administration; operation, maintenance, alteration and protection of grounds and facilities; not to exceed $2,400 for hire, operation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft; and improvement and construction of facilities as authorized by the Act of September 2, 1958 (15 U.S.C. 278d); $33,743,000, of which not to exceed $200,000 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 (15 U.S.C. 278e), shall be equivalent to the maximum scheduled rate for GS–12. 79 Stat. 632 research and technical services (special foreign currency program) For payments in foreign currencies which the Treasury Department determines to be excess to the normal requirements of the United States, for necessary expenses of the National Bureau of Standards, as authorized by law, $500,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available, in addition to other appropriations to the Bureau, for payments in the foregoing currencies. plant and facilities For expenses incurred, as authorized by section 1 of the Act of September 2, 1958 (15 U.S.C. 278c–278e), in the acquisition, construction, improvement, alteration, or emergency repair of buildings, grounds, and other facilities, including procurement and installation of special research equipment, and facilities, therefor; and provisions of standards of weight and measure to the States; $880,000, to remain available until expended.