COAST GUARD

COAST GUARD Operating Expenses For necessary expenses for the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for; purchase of not to exceed sixteen passenger motor vehicles, fifteen of which are for replacement only; and recreation and welfare; $545,400,000, of which $171,994 shall lie applied to Capehart Housing debt reduction: Provided, That the number of aircraft on hand at any one time shall not exceed one hundred and seventy-two exclusive of planes and parts stored to meet future attrition: Provided further, That, without regard to any provisions of law or Executive order prescribing minimum flight requirements, Coast Guard regulations which establish proficiency standards and maximum and minimum flying hours for this purpose may provide for the payment of flight pay at the rates prescribed in section 301 of title 37, United States Code, to certain members of the Coast Guard otherwise entitled to receive flight pay during the current fiscal year (1) who have held aeronautical ratings or designations for not less than fifteen years, or (2) whose particular assignment outside the United States or in Alaska, makes it impractical to participate in regular aerial flights, or who have been assigned to a course of instruction of 90 days or more: Provided further, That amounts equal to the obligated balances against the appropriations for “Operating expenses” for the two preceding years, shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation, and such merged appropriation shall be available as one fund, except for accounting purposes of the Coast Guard, for the payment of obligations properly incurred against such prior year appropriations and against this appropriation. 87 Stat. 331 Acquisition. Construction, and Improvements For necessary expenses of acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, and air-craft, including equipment related thereto; $75.500,000, to remain available until June 30, 1976. Alteration of Bridges For necessary expenses for alteration of obstructive bridges; $4,000,000,to remain available until expended. Retired Pay For retired pay, including the payment of obligations therefor otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for this purpose, and payments under the Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection and Survivor Benefit Plans; $81,000,000. Reserve Training For all necessary expenses for the Coast Guard Reserve, as authorized by law; maintenance and operation of facilities; and supplies, equipment, and services; $25,000,000: Provided, That amounts equal to the obligated balances against the appropriations for “Reserve training” for the two preceding years shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation, and such merged appropriation shall be available as one fund, except for accounting purposes of the Coast Guard, for the payment of obligations properly incurred against such prior year appropriations and against this appropriation: Provided,That this appropriation shall be available only upon the enactment into law of authorizing legislation by the Ninety-third Congress. Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, for basic and applied scientific research, development, test., and evaluation; maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, as authorized by law; $14,000,090, to remain available until expended. State Boating Safety Assistance For financial assistance for State boating safety programs in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 (Public Law 92–75), $3,500,000, to remain available until expended.