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; and improvement and construction of facilities as authorized by the Act of September 2, 1958 (15 U.S.C. 278d); $37,000,000. 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. 83 Stat. 416 plant and facilities Funds heretofore appropriated for “Plant and facilities”, shall be available for design of a high-purity materials facility; and provision of standards of weight and measure to the States, including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.