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1998
[H.N.S.C. No. 10530]
HEARINGS
ON
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999H.R. 3616
AND
OVERSIGHT OF PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED PROGRAMS
BEFORE THE
COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ONE HUNDRED FIFTH CONGRESS
SECOND SESSION
MILITARY READINESS SUBCOMMITTEE HEARINGS
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ON
TITLE IIIOPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
HEARINGS HELD
FEBRUARY 24, 25, MARCH 6, 11, 13, 16, 18, AND 20, 1998
H.R. 3616, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 AND OVERSIGHT OF PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED PROGRAMS, TITTLE IIIOPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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1999
[H.N.S.C. No. 10530]
HEARINGS
ON
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999H.R. 3616
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AND
OVERSIGHT OF PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED PROGRAMS
BEFORE THE
COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ONE HUNDRED FIFTH CONGRESS
SECOND SESSION
MILITARY READINESS SUBCOMMITTEE HEARINGS
ON
TITLE IIIOPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
HEARINGS HELD
FEBRUARY 24, 25, MARCH 6, 11, 13, 16, 18, AND 20, 1998
MILITARY READINESS SUBCOMMITTEE
HERBERT H. BATEMAN, Virginia, Chairman
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TILLIE K. FOWLER, Florida
SAXBY CHAMBLISS, Georgia
BOB RILEY, Alabama
JIM GIBBONS, Nevada
DUNCAN HUNTER, California
JOHN R. KASICH, Ohio
JAMES V. HANSEN, Utah
CURT WELDON, Pennsylvania
WALTER B. JONES, Jr., North Carolina
HOWARD ''BUCK'' McKEON, California
BILL REDMOND, New Mexico
SOLOMON P. ORTIZ, Texas
NORMAN SISISKY, Virginia
OWEN PICKETT, Virginia
LANE EVANS, Illinois
GENE TAYLOR, Mississippi
ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD, Guam
PAUL McHALE, Pennsylvania
CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ, Texas
CYNTHIA McKINNEY, Georgia
Peter M. Steffes, Professional Staff Member
Joseph F. Boessen, Professional Staff Member
Lara L. Roholt, Professional Staff Member
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Diane W. Bowman, Staff Assistant
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C O N T E N T S
CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF HEARINGS
1998
HEARINGS:
Tuesday, February 24, 1998, Depot Issues (Part I)
Wednesday, February 25, 1998, Depot Issues (Part II)
Friday, March 6, 1998, Military Readiness Issues
Wednesday, March 11, 1998, Mission Capability Rates
Friday, March 13, 1998, Improving Readiness Capabilities
Monday, March 16, 1998, Military Training Issues
Wednesday, March 18, 1998, Quarterly Readiness Reports
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Friday, March 20, 1998, Hearing to Assess Readiness of Army Follow-On Forces and Review Army-National Guard Integrated Divisions (meeting jointly with Military Personnel Subcommittee)
APPENDIXES:
Tuesday, February 24, 1998
Wednesday, February 25, 1998
Friday, March 6, 1998
Wednesday, March 11, 1998
Friday, March 13, 1998
Monday, March 16, 1998
Wednesday, March 18, 1998
Friday, March 20, 1998
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1998
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STATEMENTS PRESENTED BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Bateman, Hon. Herbert H., a Representative from Virginia, Chairman, Military Readiness Subcommittee
Ortiz, Hon. Solomon P., a Representative from Virginia, Ranking Member, Military Readiness Subcommittee
WITNESSES
Hinton, Henry L. Jr., Assistant Comptroller General, National Security and International Affairs, U.S. General Accounting Office, accompanied by Robert Murphy, General Counsel, and Julia Denman, Assistant Director, National Security and International Affairs
APPENDIX
PREPARED STATEMENTS:
Hinton, Henry L. Jr.,
DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR THE RECORD:
Questions and Answers
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1998
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STATEMENTS PRESENTED BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Bateman, Hon. Herbert H., a Representative from Virginia, Chairman, Military Readiness Subcommittee
Oritz, Hon. Solomon P., a Representative from Texas, Ranking Member, Military Readiness Subcommittee
WITNESSES
Druyun, Darleen A., Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Acquisition and Management, U.S. Air Force
Gansler, Jacques S., Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition and Technology, Department of Defense
APPENDIX
PREPARED STATEMENTS:
Gansler, Jacques S.
DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR THE RECORD:
AFMC Brac Workload Disposition Plan
Babbitt, George T., General, U.S. Air Force Commander, Letter to Hon. James V. Hansen
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Slide presentation and white papers on Single vs. Multiple Workload Competitions presented by Secretary Druyun
Questions and Answers Submitted for the Record
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1998
STATEMENTS PRESENTED BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Bateman, Hon. Herbert H., a Representative from Virginia, Chairman, Military Readiness Subcommittee
Ortiz, Hon. Solomon P., a Representative from Texas, Ranking Member, Military Readiness Subcommittee
WITNESSES
Boggs, Lt. Col. John T., Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps
Borella, AME1 John M., Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 131, U.S. Navy
Bramlett, Gen. David A., Commander, U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army
Buffkin, Lt. Col. Ronald M., Commander, 3rd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Brigade, (Apache) Korea, U.S. Army
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Clemins, Adm. Archie, Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Navy
Elder, Sgt. First Class Richard L., 1st Sgt. of Alpha Troop, 3rd Battalion of the 6th Cavalry Brigade, U.S. Army
Gallagher, Gunnery Sgt. Don W., Company Gunnery Sgt., Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps
Grainger, Staff Sgt. Ben A., Platoon Sergeant, Heavy-Machine Gun Platoon, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division U.S. Marine Corps
Grever, ATC (AW) Todd, Strike Fighter Squadron 113, U.S. Navy
Hall, Lt. Col. Donald L., Commander, 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, U.S. Air Force
Howell, Lt. Gen. Jefferson D., Commander, Marine Forces, Pacific U.S. Marine Corps
Hult, Commander John, Commanding Officer, Strike Fighter Squadron 113, U.S. Navy
Kraft, Commander Terry, Commanding Officer, Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 131, U.S. Navy
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Mehaffy, Master Sgt. Eugene D., C-5 Flight Engineer/1st Sergeant, Travis Air Force Base, California, U.S. Air Force
Myers, Gen. Richard B., Commander, Pacific Air Forces, U.S. Air Force
O'Keefe, Lt. Col. Kevin P., Commanding Officer, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps
Rodriquez, Senior Master Sgt. David, Sortie Generation Superintendent, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, U.S. Air Force
Spencer, Staff Sgt. David G., Platoon Sgt, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division, U.S. Army
Torres, Lt. Col. Karen, Commander, 22nd Airlift Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California, U.S. Air Force
Wendel, Lt. Col. Kevin R., Commander, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division
APPENDIX
PREPARED STATEMENTS:
Boggs, John T.
Borella, John M.
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Bramlett, David A.
Buffkin, Ronald M.
Clemins, Archie
Elder, Richard L.-
Gallagher, Don W.
Grainger, Ben A.
Grever, Todd
Hall, Donald L. Jr.
Howell, Jefferson D. Jr.
Hult, John
Kraft, Terry
Mehaffy, Eugene D.
Myers, Richard B.
O'Keefe, Kevin P.
Rodriquez, David
Spencer David G.
Torres, Karen M.
Wendel, Kevin R.
DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR THE RECORD:
Questions and Answers Submitted for the Record
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1998
STATEMENTS PRESENTED BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
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Bateman, Hon. Herbert H., a Representative from Virginia, Chairman, Military Readiness Subcommittee
Ortiz, Hon. Solomon P., a Representative from Texas, Ranking Member, Military Readiness Subcommittee
WITNESSES
Burnette, Lt. Gen. Thomas N. Jr., Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, U.S. Army
Byrum, Brig. Gen. Bruce B., Asst. Deputy Chief of Staff for Aviation, U.S. Marine Corps
Coburn, Lt. Gen. John G., Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, U.S. Army
Dake, Lt. Gen. Terrence R., Deputy Chief of Staff for Aviation, U.S. Marine Corps
Ellis, Vice Adm. James O. Jr., Deputy chief of Naval Operations (Plans, Policy and Operations), U.S. Navy
Gamble, Lt. Gen. Patrick K., Deputy Chief of Staff, Air and Space Operations, U.S. Air Force
Hallin, Lt. Gen. William P., Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations and Logistics, U.S. Air Force
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Hancock, Vice Adm. William J., Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, U.S. Navy
Steele, Lt. Gen. Martin R., Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Policies and Operations, U.S. Marine Corps
Stewart, Major Gen. Joseph D., Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations and Logistics, U.S. Marine Corps
APPENDIX
PREPARED STATEMENTS:
Burnette, Thomas N. Jr.
Byrum, Bruce B.
Coburn, John G.-
Dake, Terrence R.
Ellis, James O. Jr.
Gamble, Patrick K.
Hallin, William P.
Hancock, William J.
Steele, Martin R.
Stewart, Joseph D.
DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR THE RECORD:
Questions and Answers Submitted for the Record
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FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1998
STATEMENTS PRESENTED BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Bateman, Hon. Herbert H., a Representative from Virginia, Chairman, Military Readiness Subcommittee
Ortiz, Hon. Solomon P., a Representative from Texas, Ranking Member Military Readiness Subcommittee
WITNESSES
Saunders, Brig. Gen. Mary L., Director of Transportation, U.S. Air Force
Scudi, Rear Adm. John T., Director of Shore Installation Management, U.S. Navy
Stewart, Maj. Gen. Joseph D., Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations and Logistics, U.S. Marine Corps
Tuttle, William J.T., President, Logistics Management Institute
Warren, David R., Director, Defense Management Issues, U.S. General Accounting Office
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Whaley, Maj. Gen. David A., Assistant Chief of Staff for Installations Management, U.S. Army
APPENDIX
Prepared Statements:
Saunders, Mary L.
Scudi, John T.
Stewart, Joseph D.
Tuttle, William J.T.
Warren, David R.
Whaley, David A.
DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR THE RECORD
Reining It In, submitted by Lane Evans
Questions and Answers Submitted for the Record
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1998
STATEMENTS PRESENTED BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
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Bateman, Hon. Herbert H., a Representative from Virginia, Chairman, Military Readiness Subcommittee
Pickett, Hon. Owen, a Representative from Virginia, Ranking Member, Military Readiness Subcommittee
WITNESSES
Bucchi, Rear Adm. Toney M., Chief of Naval Air Training, U.S. Navy
Ernst, Maj. Gen. Carl, Commanding General, U.S. Army Infantry School, Ft. Benning, Georgia, U.S. Army
Hartzog, Gen. William, Commanding General, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), U.S. Army
Holcomb, Brig. Gen. Keith T., Director, Training and Education Division, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, Virginia, U.S. Marine Corps
Newton, Gen. Lloyd W., Commander, Air Education and Training Command, U.S. Air Force
Pelak, Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Jr., Commander, Second Air Force, U.S. Air Force
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Rhodes, Lt. Gen. John E., Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, Virginia, U.S. Marine Corps
Tracey, Vice Adm. Patricia A., Chief of Naval Education and Training, U.S. Navy
APPENDIX
Prepared Statements:
Bucchi, Toney M.
Ernst, Carl
Hartzog, William
Holcomb, Keith T.
Newton, Lloyd W.
Ortiz, Solomon P.
Pelak, Andrew J.
Rhodes, John E.
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Tracey, Patricia A.
DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR THE RECORD
Questions and Answers Submitted for the Record
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1998
STATEMENTS PRESENTED BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Bateman, Hon. Herbert H., a Representative from Virginia, Chairman, Military Readiness Subcommittee
Ortiz, Hon. Solomon P., a Representative from Texas, Ranking Member Military Readiness Subcommittee
WITNESSES
Burnette, Lt. Gen. Thomas N. Jr., Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Army Operations, U.S. Army
Ellis, Vice Adm. James O. Jr., Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Plans, Policy and Operations), U.S. Navy
Gamble, Lt. Gen. Patrick K., Deputy Chief of Staff, for Air and Space Operations, U.S. Air Force
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Gebicke, Mark, Director of Military Operations and Capabilities Issues, National Security and International Affairs Division, U.S. General Accounting Office, accompanied by Senior Evaluators Christine Frye and Thomas Gosling
Finch, Louis J., Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Readiness, Department of Defense
Maher, Maj. Gen. John J., Vice Director for Operations, the Joint Staff
Steele, Lt. Gen. Martin R., Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Policies and Operations, U.S. Marine Corps
APPENDIX
Prepared Statements:
Burnette, Thomas N. Jr.
Ellis, James O. Jr.
Gamble, Patrick K.
Gebicke, Mark
Finch, Louis J.
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Maher, John J.
Steele, Martin R.
DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR THE RECORD
Questions and Answers Submitted for the Record
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1998
STATEMENTS PRESENTED BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Bateman, Hon. Herbert H., a Representative from Virginia, Chairman, Military Readiness Subcommittee
Buyer, Hon. Steve, a Representative from Indiana, Chairman, Military Personnel Subcommittee
Ortiz, Hon. Solomon P., a Representative from Texas, Ranking Member Military Readiness Subcommittee
Taylor, Hon. Gene, a Representative from Mississippi, Ranking Member, Military Personnel Subcommittee
WITNESSES
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Bramlett, General David A., Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army
Caldwell, Col. William B. IV, Commander, 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, U.S. Army
Chamberlain, Col. Edwin W. III, Commander 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized), U.S. Army
Gebicke, Mark E., Director Military Operations and Capabilities Issues, National Security and International Affairs Division, U.S. General Accounting Office, accompanied by William Solis, Asst. Director, Military Operations and Capabilities, Issues, and Syd Carroll, Evaluator in Charge, Norfolk Field Office
Gravens, Command Sgt. Maj. Michael L., 1st Brigade 1st Infantry Division, U.S. Army
Lopez, Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth C., 2nd Brigade of the 10th Mountain Division, U.S. Army
McFarren, Maj. Gen. Freddy E., Commanding General, Fort Riley, Kansas, U.S. Army
McWilliams, Command Sgt. Maj. Terrance D., 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Carson, Colorado, U.S. Army
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Navas, Maj. Gen. William A., Director, Army National Guard
Peterson, Col. Joseph F.H., Commander, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, U.S. Army
Sipe, Brig. Gen. Nicholas P., Commander, 218th Infantry Brigade (Mechanized), South Carolina Army National Guard
Thomas, Col. Kent D., Commander U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Riley, Kansas
Umbarger, Col. Roy M., Commander, 76th Infantry Brigade, Indiana Army National Guard
APPENDIX
Prepared Statements:
Bramlett, David A.
Caldwell, William B. IV
Chamberlain, Edwin W. III
Gravens, Michael L.
Gebicke, Mark E.
Lopez, Kenneth C.
McFarren, Freddy E.
McWilliams, Terrance D.
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Navas, William A.
Peterson, Joseph F.H.
Sipe, Nicholas P.
Thomas, Kent D.
DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR THE RECORD
Questions and Answers Submitted for the Record
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
HR 3616
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1999 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 1999, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 1, 1998
Mr. SPENCE (for himself and Mr. SKELTON) (both by request) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on National Security
A BILL
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1999 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 1999, and for other purposes.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ''National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999''.
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TITLE IIIOPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
SEC. 301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDING.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1999 for the use of the Armed Forces of the United States and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense, for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for operation and maintenance, in amounts as follows:
(1) For the Army, $17,273,063,000.
(2) For the Navy, $21,927,202,000.
(3) For the Marine Corps, $2,523,703,000.
(4) For the Air Force, $19,177,004,000.
(5) For the Defense-wide activities, $10,750,701,000.
(6) For the Army Reserve, $1,202,622,000.
(7) For the Naval Reserve, $928,639,000.
(8) For the Marine Corps Reserve, $114,593,000.
(9) For the Air Force Reserve, $1,744,696,000.
(10) For the Army National Guard, $2,436,815,000.
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(11) For the Air National Guard, $3,093,933,000.
(12) For the Defense Inspector General, $130,764,000.
(13) For the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, $7,324,000.
(14) For Environmental Restoration, Army, $377,640,000.
(15) For Environmental Restoration, Navy, $281,600,000.
(16) For Environmental Restoration, Air Force, $379,100,000.
(17) For Environmental Restoration, Defense-wide, $26,091,000.
(18) For Environmental Restoration, Formerly Used Defense Sites, $195,000,000.
(19) For Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid programs, $63,311,000.
(20) For Drug Interdiction and Counter-drug Activities, Defense-wide, $727,582,000.
(21) For the Kaho'olawe Island Conveyance, Remediation, and Environmental Restoration Trust Fund, $15,000,000.
(22) For Medical Programs, Defense, $9,653,435,000.
(23) For Cooperative Threat Reduction programs, $442,400,000.
(24) For Overseas Contingency Operations Transfer Fund, $746,900,000.
SEC. 302. WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1999 for the use of the Armed Forces of the United States and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for providing capital for working capital and revolving funds in amounts as follows:
(1) For the Defense Working Capital Funds, $94,500,000.
(2) For the National Defense Sealift Fund, $418,166,000.
SEC. 303. ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME.
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1999 from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund the sum of $70,745,000 for the operation of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, including the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home and the Naval Home.
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SEC. 304. FISHER HOUSE TRUST FUNDS.
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 1999 such amounts which are available from earnings or gains in the applicable Fisher House trust fund established under section 2221(a) of title 10, United States Code, for the operation of the Fisher Houses administered by the Departments of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force which are located in proximity to medical treatment facilities of each such department.
SEC. 305. TRANSFERS FROM THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TRANSACTION FUND.
(a) TRANSFER AUTHORITY.To the extend provided in appropriations Acts:
(1) Not more than $150,000,000 is authorized to be transferred from the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund to operation and maintenance accounts for fiscal year 1999 in amounts as follows:
(A) For the Army, $50,000,000.
(B) For the Navy, $50,000,000.
(C) For the Air Force, $50,000,000.
(2) Not more than $350,000,000 may be transferred to the Defense Working Capital Funds for the purpose of reducing the outstanding balance of advance billings.
(b) TREATMENT OF TRANSFERS.Amounts transferred under this section
(1) shall be merged with, and be available for the same purposes and the same period as, the amounts in accounts to which transferred; and
(2) may not be expended for an item that has been denied authorization of appropriations by Congress.
SEC. 306. PAYMENT OF STIPULATED PENALTIES ASSESSED UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT, OF 1980 IN CONNECTION WITH MCCLELLAN AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA.
From the amounts in the Department of Defense Base Closure Account 1990 established by section 2906(a)(1) of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of Title XXIX of Public Law 101510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note), the Secretary of Defense may expend not more than $15,000 to pay stipulated penalties under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) against McClellan Air Force Base, California.
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