MINERAL RESOURCES

MINERAL RESOURCES Geological Survey surveys, investigations, and research For expenses necessary for the Geological Survey to perform surveys, investigations, and research covering topography, geology, and the mineral and water resources of the United States, its Territories and possessions, and other areas as authorized by law (72 Stat. 837 and 76 Stat. 427); classify lands as to mineral character and water and power resources; give engineering supervision to power permits and Federal Power Commission licenses; enforce departmental regulations applicable to oil, gas, and other mining leases, permits, licenses, and operating contracts; control the interstate shipment of contraband oil as required by law (15 U.S.C. 715); administer the minerals exploration program (30 U.S.C. 641); and publish and disseminate data relative to the foregoing activities; $159,536,000, of which $23,695,000 shall lie available only for cooperation with States or municipalties for water resources investigations, and $79,000 shall remain available until expended, to provide financial assistance to participants in minerals exploration projects, as authorized by law (30 U.S.C. 641–646), including administration of contracts entered into prior to June 30, 1958, under section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended: Provided, That no part of this appropriation shall be used to pay more than one-half the cost of any topographic mapping or water resources investigations carried on in cooperation with any State or municipality. 87 Stat. 435 administrative provisions The amount appropriated for the Geological Survey shall be available for purchase of not to exceed twenty-five passenger motor vehicles, for replacement only; reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard services, contracting for the furnishing of topographic maps and for the making of geophysical or other specialized surveys when it is administratively determined that such procedures are in the public interest; construction and maintenance of necessary buildings and appurtenant facilities, including the use of the Government-owned site donated for the Earth Resources Observation Systems Data Center for lease construction; acquisition of lands for gaging stations and observation wells; expenses of the U.S. National Committee on Geology; payment of contributions to the International Federation of Surveyors; and payment of compensation and expenses of persons on the rolls of the Geological Survey appointed, as authorized by law, to represent the United States in the negotiation and administration of interstate compacts. Bureau of Mines mines and minerals For expenses necessary for promoting the conservation, development, production, and utilization of mineral resources, mined area and mineral waste reclamation and recycling; environmental functions; developing synthetics and substitutes; and promoting health and safety in mines and in the minerals industries, and controlling fires in coal deposits, as authorized by law; $152,224,000 of which $6,000,000 shall remain available until expended: Provided, That the unexpended balances of the appropriations to the Bureau of Mines for “Conservation and Development of Mineral Resources”, “Health and Safety”, and “General Administrative Expenses” shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation. No part of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be used to pay any public relations him for any promotional campaigns among coal miners. administrative provisions Appropriations and funds available to the Bureau of Mines may be expended for purchase and bestowal of certificates and trophies in connection with mine rescue and first-aid work: Provided, That the Secretary is authorized to accept lands, buildings, equipment, and other contributions from public and private sources and to prosecute projects in cooperation with other agencies, Federal, State, or private: Provided further, That the Bureau of Mines is authorized during the current fiscal year, to sell directly or through any Government agency, including corporations, any metal or mineral product that may be manufactured in pilot plants operated by the Bureau of Mines, and the proceeds of such sales shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. Office of Coal Research salaries and expenses For necessary expenses to encourage and stimulate the production and conservation of coal in the United States through research and development, as authorized by law (30 U.S.C. 661–668), $94,300,000, to remain available until expended, of which not to exceed $1,200,000 shall be available for administration and supervision. 87 Stat. 436 Office of Oil and Gas salaries and expenses For necessary expenses to enable the Secretary to discharge his responsibilities with respect to oil and gas, including cooperation with the petroleum industry and State authorities in the production, processing, and utilization of petroleum and its products, and natural gas, $2,585,000.