transportation of employees in emergencies

transportation of employees in emergencies Sec. 303. (a) Section 233 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting “(a)” at the beginning thereof, and by adding a new subsection “(b)” to read as follows: “(b) The Administrator, when he determines that an emergency situation exists and that such action is necessary for the effective conduct of the affairs of the Veterans’ Administration, may utilize Government-owned, or leased, vehicles to transport employees to and from their place of employment and the nearest adequate public transportation, or, if such public transportation is either unavailable or not feasible to use, to and from their place of employment and their home. The Administrator shall establish reasonable rates to cover the cost of the service rendered, and all proceeds collected therefrom shall be applied to the applicable appropriation.” 80 Stat. 1377 (b) The catchline of such section 233 is amended to read: “§ 233. Employees’ apparel; school transportation; recreational equipment; visual exhibits; personal property; emergency transportation of employees.” (c) The analysis at the head of chapter 3 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by deleting: “233. Employees’ apparel: school transportation; recreational equipment; visual exhibits; personal property.” and inserting in lieu thereof: “233. Employees’ apparel; school transportation; recreational equipment; visual exhibits; personal property; emergency transportation of employees.”