COAST GUARD

COAST GUARD Operating Expenses (including transfer of funds) 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, for replacement only: and recreation and welfare; $818,580,000 of which $197,422 shall be 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-nine exclusive of planes and parts stored to meet future attrition: Provided further, That amounts equal to the obligated balances against the appropriations for “Operating expenses” for the two preceding years, and the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, 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. Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements For necessary expenses of acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including equipment related thereto; $241,000,000, of which not to exceed $5,000,000 may be transferred to the appropriation “Pollution Fund” to remain available until September 30, 1979. Alteration of Bridges For necessary expenses for alteration of obstructive bridges; $10,900,000 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; $147,103,000. Reserve Training (including transfer of funds) For all necessary expenses for the Coast Guard Reserve, as authorized by law; maintenance and operation of facilities; and supplies, equipment, and services; $34,650,000: Provided, That amounts equal to the obligated balances against the appropriations for “Reserve training” for the two preceding years and the period July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation, and such merged appropriation shall he 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. 90 STAT. 1173 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; $18,800,000, 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, as amended (46 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.), $5,790,000, to remain available until expended.