[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 199 (Wednesday, October 15, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53704-53710]
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[FR Doc No: 97-27659]
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Part V
Office of Management and Budget
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Cancellation Pursuant to Line Item Veto Act; Department of Defense
Appropriation Act, 1998; Notices
Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 199 / Wednesday, October 15, 1997 /
Notices
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Cancellation Pursuant to Line Item Veto Act; Department of
Defense Appropriations Act, 1998
October 14, 1997.
One Special Message from the President under the Line Item Veto Act
is published below. The President signed this message on October 14,
1997. Under the Act, the message is required to be printed in the
Federal Register (2 U.S.C. 691a(c)(2)).
Clarence C. Crawford,
Associate Director for Administration.
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THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington,
October 14, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker:
In accordance with the Line Item Veto Act, I hereby cancel the
dollar amounts of discretionary budget authority, as specified in
the attached reports, contained in the ``Department of Defense
Appropriations Act, 1998'' (Public Law 105-56; H.R. 2266). I have
determined that the cancellation of these amounts will reduce the
Federal budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government
functions, and will not harm the national interest. This letter,
together with its attachments, constitute a special message under
section 1022 of the Congressional Budget and Compoundment Act of
1974, as amended.
Sincerely,
William J. Clinton.
The Honorable Newt Gingrich,
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20515.
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THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington,
October 14, 1997.
Dear Mr. President:
In accordance with the Line Item Veto Act, I hereby cancel the
dollar amounts of discretionary budget authority, as specified in
the attached reports, contained in the ``Department of Defense
Appropriations Act, 1998'' (Public Law 105-56; H.R. 2266). I have
determined that the cancellation of these amounts will reduce the
Federal budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government
functions, and will not harm the national interest. This letter,
together with its attachments, constitute a special message under
section 1022 of the Congressional Budget and Compoundment Act of
1974, as amended.
Sincerely,
William J. Clinton.
The Honorable Albert Gore, Jr.,
President of the Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510.
Cancellation No. 97-42
CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY
Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130
Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998''
(H.R. 2266).
1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $30,000
thousand for Operation and Maintenance, Air Force project ``SR-71'' on
page 75 of House Report 105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
will not harm the national interest.
1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs:
This project would provide manning, operations and support to sustain
SR-71 training requirements during fiscal year 1998 and provide for a
30-day operational deployment capability. The SR-71 is a high-speed,
high-altitude, long-range, multi-sensor, all-weather, wide-area
surveillance aircraft. There is no military requirement to continue to
operate the SR-71. The project is being canceled because it was not
requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget and the Department of
Defense has determined that it would not make a significant
contribution to US military capability.
1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial
effect on the economy.
Outlay changes
[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year:
1998.................................................... -21,870
1999.................................................... -6,480
2000.................................................... -900
2001.................................................... -270
2002.................................................... -120
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Total................................................. -30,000
1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits
Budget Authority: -$30,000 thousand in FY 1998.
Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
2(A). Bureau: Operation and Maintenance.
2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): SR-71 (Operation and
Maintenance, Air Force).
2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: California, 21st
Congressional District.
2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session
in each State and District identified above: California: five; 21st
District: one.
Cancellation No. 97-43
CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY
Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130
Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R.
2266)
1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $9,000
thousand for Aircraft Procurement, Air Force, project ``SR-71 Mods'' on
page 103 of House Report 105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
will not harm the national interest.
1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs:
This project would modify cameras, enhance radar processing, install a
Global Positioning System navigation system, and improve electronic
intelligence for the SR-71 reconnaissance aircraft. The SR-71 is a
high-speed, high-altitude, long-range, multi-sensor, all-weather, wide-
area surveillance aircraft. There is no military requirement to
continue to operate the SR-71. The project is being canceled because it
was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget and the Department
of Defense has determined that it would not make a significant
contribution to US military capability.
1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial
effect on the economy.
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Outlay changes
[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year:
1998.................................................... -711
1999.................................................... -2,169
2000.................................................... -2,961
2001.................................................... -1,782
2002.................................................... -765
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Total................................................. -9,000
1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits
Budget Authority: -$9,000 thousand in FY 1998.
Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
2(A). Bureau: Aircraft Procurement.
2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): SR-71 Modifications
(Aircraft Procurement, Air Force).
2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: California, 25th
Congressional District.
2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session
in each State and District identified above: California: six; 25th
District: one.
Cancellation No. 97-44
CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY
Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130
Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R.
2266)
1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $4,000
thousand for the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army
project titled ``Gallo Center'' on page 112 of House Report 105-265
dated September 23, 1997, and page 166 of House Report 105-206 dated
July 25, 1997.
1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
will not harm the national interest.
1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs:
The President's FY 1998 Budget supports ongoing work to demonstrate and
export new environmentally acceptable technology to the industrial base
and to train the industrial base on the use of new technology. The
appropriated increase would support life-cycle environmental and
manufacturing technologies research specifically related to weapons
systems and munitions technology assessment and analysis. The Army does
not believe this additional research merits funding at this time.
1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial
effect on the economy.
Outlay changes
[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year:
1998.................................................... -2,320
1999.................................................... -1,320
2000.................................................... -212
2001.................................................... -72
2002.................................................... -32
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Total................................................. -4,000
1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits
Budget Authority: -$4,000 thousand in FY 1998.
Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.
2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Gallo Center
(Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army).
2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: New Jersey, 11th
Congressional District.
2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session
in each State and District identified above: New Jersey: one; 11th
District: one.
Cancellation No. 97-45
CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY
Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130
Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998''
(H.R. 2266).
1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $6,000
thousand for the Research, Development Test and Evaluation, Army
project ``Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells Technology'' on page 113 of House
Report 105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
will not harm the national interest.
1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs:
This project would research and develop alternative fuel cell
technology that converts chemical energy to electricity. It has primary
applications for the Department of Energy which has responsibility for
alternative energy research. The project is being canceled because it
was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget and the Department
of Defense has determined that it would not make a significant
contribution to US military capability.
1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial
effect on the economy.
Outlay changes
[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year:
1998.................................................... -3,480
1999.................................................... -1,980
2000.................................................... -318
2001.................................................... -108
2002.................................................... -48
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Total................................................. -6,000
1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits
Budget Authority: -$6,000 thousand in FY 1998.
Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
2(A). Agency: Department of Defense 2(A).
Bureau: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.
2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Molten Carbonate
Fuel Cells Technology (Research, Development, Test and Evaluation,
Army).
2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Unknown.
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2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session
in each State and District identified above: Unknown.
Cancellation No. 97-46
CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY
Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130
Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998''
(H.R. 2266)
1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $3,000
thousand for the Research, Development Test and Evaluation, Army
project ``Periscopic Minimally-Invasive Surgery'' on page 113 and 116
of House Report 105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
will not harm the national interest.
1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs:
This project would research less-invasive surgery techniques that could
potentially result in faster healing, less hospital time, and reduced
costs. However, the Department already funds microsurgery programs with
specific military applications. The project is being canceled because
it was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget and the
Department of Defense has determined that it would not make a
significant contribution to US military capability.
1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial
effect on the economy.
Outlay changes
[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year:
1998.................................................... -1,740
1999.................................................... -990
2000.................................................... -159
2001.................................................... -54
2002.................................................... -24
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Total................................................. -3,000
1(F). Adjustments o Defense Discretionary Spending Limits
Budget Authority: -$3,000 thousand in FY 1998.
Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
2(A). AGENCY: Department of Defense.
2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.
2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Periscopic
Minimally-Invasive Surgery (Research, Development, Test and Evaluation,
Army).
2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Unknown.
2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session
in each State and District identified above: Unknown.
Cancellation No. 97-47
CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY
Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130
Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R.
2266).
1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $4,000
thousand for the Research, Development Test and Evaluation, Army
project ``Proton Beam'' on page 113 of House Report 105-265 dated
September 23, 1997.
1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
will not harm the national interest.
1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs:
This project would research a new machine that delivers radiation
therapy for cancer treatment. The appropriated funds constitute a grant
to a private organization for medical research that should be funded
through a peer review process. The project is being canceled because it
was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget and the Department
of Defense has determined that it would not make a significant
contribution to US military capability.
1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial
effect on the economy.
Outlay changes
[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year:
1998.................................................... -2,320
1999.................................................... -1,320
2000.................................................... -212
2001.................................................... -72
2002.................................................... -32
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Total................................................. -4,000
1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits
Budget Authority: -$4,000 thousand in FY 1998.
Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation.
2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Proton Beam
(Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army).
2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: California, 40th
Congressional District.
2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session
in each State and District identified above: California: seven; 40th
District: three.
Cancellation No. 97-48
CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY
Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130
Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R.
2266)
1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $3,000
thousand for a Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy
project ``Terfenol-D'' on pages 119 and 122 of House Report 105-265
dated September 23, 1997.
1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
will not harm the national interest.
1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs:
This project is intended to enable the Navy to achieve further cost
reductions in the
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application of a magnetorestrictive, iron/terbium/dysprosium alloy for
new high performance sonar systems. This effort is to be undertaken
through a partnership between any entity which has made a financial
commitment and has experience in the production of the alloy and the
National Center of Excellence in Metal Working Technology. The Navy has
no military requirement for this technology. This project is being
canceled because it was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget
and the Department of Defense has determined that it would not make a
significant contribution to US military capability.
1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial
effect on the economy.
Outlay changes
[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year:
1998.................................................... -1,603
1999.................................................... -1,008
2000.................................................... -253
2001.................................................... -60
2002.................................................... -33
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Total................................................. -3,000
1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits
Budget Authority: -$3,000 thousand in FY 1998.
Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation.
2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Terfenol-D
(Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy).
2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Pennsylvania,
12th Congressional District.
2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session
in each State and District identified above: Pennsylvania: three; 12th
District: two.
Cancellation No. 97-49
CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY
Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130
Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998''
(H.R. 2266).
1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $3,000
thousand for a Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy
project for ``COTS airgun as an acoustic source'' on page 120 of House
Report 105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
will not harm the national interest.
1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs:
This project would continue development, testing, and calibration of
components for a mobile, high power broadband acoustic surveillance
source that is based upon the adaptation of commercial air-gun
technology. Technical review in the Department of Defense has concluded
that this technology will not be effective, except in shallow water
regions where there are no current requirements. The project is being
canceled because it was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget
and the Department of Defense has determined that it would not make a
significant contribution to US military capability.
1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial
effect on the economy.
Outlay changes
[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year:
1998.................................................... -1,603
1999.................................................... -1,008
2000.................................................... -253
2001.................................................... -60
2002.................................................... -33
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Total................................................. -3,000
1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits
Budget Authority: -$3,000 thousand in FY 1998.
Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
2(A). AGENCY: Department of Defense.
2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation.
2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): COTS airgun as an
acoustic source (Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy).
2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Unknown.
2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session
in each State and District identified above: Unknown.
Cancellation No. 97-50
CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY
Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130
Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998''
(H.R. 2266).
1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $10,000
thousand for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force
project ``Military Spaceplane'' on page 125 of House Report 105-265
dated September 23, 1997.
1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
will not harm the national interest.
1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs:
This project would fund research into hypersonic technologies and is
intended to complement NASA's reusable launch vehicle program. However,
NASA, not the Department of Defense, is responsible for the development
of reusable launch vehicles. The project is being canceled because it
was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget, and because the
Department of Defense has determined that it would not make a
significant contribution to US military capability.
1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial
effect on the economy.
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Outlay changes
[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year:
1998.................................................... -4,272
1999.................................................... -4,272
2000.................................................... -887
2001.................................................... -357
2002.................................................... -116
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Total................................................. -10,000
1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits
Budget Authority: -$10,000 thousand in FY 1998.
Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation.
2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Military Spaceplane
(Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation, Air Force).
2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: New Mexico, 1st
Congressional District.
2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session
in each State and District identified above: New Mexico: three; 1st
District: two.
Cancellation No. 97-51
CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY
Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130
Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998''
(H.R. 2266).
1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $30,000
thousand for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force
project ``Clementine'' on page 125 of House Report 105-265 dated
September 23, 1997.
1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
will not harm the national interest.
1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and
Considerations Relating to or Bearing Upon the Cancellation; and
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs:
This project would test and demonstrate microelectronics for
acquisition tracking and intercept of an asteroid in space using a
mothership integrated with three microsatellites. The scientific
objective of the mission is to obtain data on the asteroid. The
project's key military application would be for space-based missile
defense. The project is being canceled because it was not requested in
the President's FY 1998 Budget; it was not in the Department of Defense
Future Years Defense Plan; and its key military application is not part
of the Department's national missile defense readiness plan.
1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial
effect on the economy.
Outlay changes
[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year:
1998.................................................... -12,817
1999.................................................... -12,820
2000.................................................... -2,662
2001.................................................... -1,071
2002.................................................... -347
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Total................................................. -30,000
1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits
Budget Authority: -$30,000 thousand in FY 1998.
Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments Upon Sequestration
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation.
2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Clementine
(Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation, Air Force).
2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: New Mexico, 1st
Congressional District.
2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session
in each State and District identified above: New Mexico: four; 1st
District: three.
Cancellation No. 97-52
CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY
Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130
Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998''
(H.R. 2266)
1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $1,500
thousand for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force
project ``Optical Correlator Technology'' on page 125 of House Report
105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
will not harm the national interest.
1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs:
This project would conduct research and development to attempt to
improve optical correlator technology. The project is being canceled
because it was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget, and
because the Department of Defense has determined that it would not make
a significant contribution to U.S. military capability.
1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial
effect on the economy.
Outlay changes
[In thousands of dollars)
Fiscal year:
1998.................................................... -641
1999.................................................... -641
2000.................................................... -133
2001.................................................... -54
2002.................................................... -17
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Total................................................. -1,500
1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits
Budget Authority: -$1,500 thousand in FY 1998.
Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation.
2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Optical Correlator
Technology (Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation, Air Force).
2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Unknown.
2(C) Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session
in each
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State and District identified above: Unknown.
Cancellation No. 97-53
CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY
Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130
Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998''
(H.R. 2266).
1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $37,500
thousand for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-wide
project ``ASAT'' on page 130 of House Report 105-265 dated September
23, 1997.
1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
will not harm the national interest.
1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs:
This project would fund a technology demonstration experiment to prove
the feasibility of launching a seeker that would smash into an enemy's
satellite, thereby disabling it. However, alternative means exist for
addressing a satellite threat, such as destroying ground stations or
disrupting satellite communications links. This item is being canceled
because it was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget; it was
not in the Department of Defense Future Years Defense Plan; and there
are alternative ways to disrupt enemy satellite capabilities.
1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial
effect on the economy.
Outlay changes
[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year:
1998.................................................... -16,313
1999.................................................... -15,000
2000.................................................... -4,500
2001.................................................... -563
2002.................................................... -563
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Total................................................. -37,500
1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits
Budget Authority: -$37,500 thousand in FY 1998.
Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above. 2(A).
2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation.
2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): ASAT (Research,
Development, Testing and Evaluation, Defense-wide).
2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: California, 23rd
and/or 24th Congressional Districts.
2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session
in each State and District identified above: California: eight; 23rd
District: one; 24th District: one.
Cancellation No. 97-54
CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY
Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130
Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998''
(H.R. 2266).
1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $2,000
thousand for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-wide
project ``Risk-based toxic chemicals research'' on page 133 of House
Report 105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
will not harm the national interest.
1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs:
This project would address questions relating to establishment of
cleanup criteria for toxic chemicals associated with base operations
and for remediation of waste sites. It would duplicate ongoing research
being conducted by the Department of Defense. The project is being
canceled because it was not requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget
and the Department of Defense has determined that it would not make a
significant contribution to US military capability.
1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial
effect on the economy.
Outlay changes
[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year:
1998.................................................... -870
1999.................................................... -800
2000.................................................... -240
2001.................................................... -30
2002.................................................... -30
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Total................................................. -2,000
1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits
Budget Authority: -$2,000 thousand in FY 1998.
Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation.
2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Risk-based toxic
chemicals research (Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation,
Defense-wide).
2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Unknown.
2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session
in each State and District identified above: Unkown.
Cancellation No. 97-55
CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AUTHORITY
Report Pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act, P.L. 104-130
Bill Citation: ``Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1998''
(H.R. 2266).
1(A). Dollar Amount of Discretionary Budget Authority: $1,000
thousand for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-wide
project ``Defense Techlink rural technology transfer'' on page 133 of
House Report 105-265 dated September 23, 1997.
1(B). Determinations: This cancellation will reduce the Federal
budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
will not harm the national interest.
1(C),(E). Reasons for Cancellation; Facts, Circumstances, and
Considerations Relating to or Bearing upon the Cancellation; and
Estimated Effect of Cancellation on Objects, Purposes, and Programs:
This project would develop a rural technology model
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of a five state rural region of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota,
Wyoming and Idaho. The project is being canceled because it was not
requested in the President's FY 1998 Budget and the Department of
Defense has determined that it would not make a significant
contribution to US military capability.
1(D). Estimated Fiscal, Economic, and Budgetary Effect of
Cancellation: As a result of the cancellation, Federal outlays will not
increase, as specified below. This will have a commensurate effect on
the Federal budget deficit and, to that extent, will have a beneficial
effect on the economy.
Outlay changes
[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year:
1998.................................................... -435
1999.................................................... -400
2000.................................................... -120
2001.................................................... -15
2002.................................................... -15
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Total................................................. -1,000
1(F). Adjustments to Defense Discretionary Spending Limits
Budget Authority: -$1,000 thousand in FY 1998.
Outlays: The estimated outlay effect for each year is shown above.
Evaluation of Effects of These Adjustments upon Sequestration
Procedures: If a sequestration were required, such sequestration would
occur at levels that are reduced by the amounts above.
2(A). Agency: Department of Defense.
2(A). Bureau: Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation.
2(A). Governmental Function/Project (Account): Defense Techlink
rural technology transfer (Research, Development, Testing and
Evaluation, Defense-wide).
2(B). States and Congressional Districts Affected: Idaho, Montana,
North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming; Congressional Districts unknown.
2(C). Total Number of Cancellations (inclusive) in Current Session
in each State and District identified above: Idaho: three; Montana:
two; North Dakota: one; South Dakota: two; Wyoming: one.
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