authorization for appropriations

authorization for appropriations Sec. 205. Section 212 of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 (45 U.S.C. 441) is amended to read as follows: “(a) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this Act not to exceed $35,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975. “(b) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c), amounts appropriated under subsection (a) of this section shall be available for expenditure as follows: “(1) Not to exceed $18,000,000 for the Office of Safety, including salaries and expenses for up to 350 safety inspectors and up to 80 clerical personnel. “(2) Not to exceed $3,500,000 to carry out the provisions of section 206(d) of this Act. “(3) Not to exceed $3,500,000 for the Federal Railroad Administration, for salaries and expenses not otherwise provided for. “(4) Not to exceed $10,000,000 for conducting research and development activities under this Act. “(c) The aggregate of amounts obligated and expended in fiscal year 1975 for conducting research and development activities under this Act shall not exceed the aggregate of amounts expended in such fiscal year for the investigation and enforcement of railroad safety rules, regulations, orders, and standards prescribed or in effect under this Act.”.