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1998
  
[H.N.S.C. No. 105–30]

HEARINGS

ON

NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999—H.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 III—OPERATION 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 III—OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

51–460
1999
  
[H.N.S.C. No. 105–30]

HEARINGS

ON

NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999—H.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 III—OPERATION 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 III—OPERATION 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 101–510; 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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