(d) Except for officials of the United States Government, such individuals shall not be considered to be Federal employees while engaged in the actual performance of duties for the United States Section or for the Commission, except for the purposes of injury compensation or tort claims liability as provided in chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, and chapter 711 of title 28, United States Code. SEC. 12. [16 U.S.C. 3641] AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated from time to time such sums as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes and provisions of the Treaty and this title 2 including (a) necessary travel expenses of the Commissioners, Panel members, alternate Commissioners, alternate Panel members, United States members of joint technical committees established under article IV of the Treaty, and advisory committee members in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations and sections 5701, 5702, 5704 through 5708, and 5731 of title 5, United States Code; (b) the United States share of the joint expenses of the Commission: Provided, That the United States Commissioners and Panel members and alternates shall not, with respect to commitments concerning the United States share of the joint expenses of the Organization, be subject to section 262b of title 22, United States Code, insofar as it limits the authority of United States representatives to international organizations with respect to such commitments; (c) amounts for research, enhancement, and other activities necessary to carry out the purposes of the Treaty and this title 2: and (d) such amounts as may be due to settle accounts upon termination of the International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission. SEC. 13. [16 U.S.C. 3642] REPEALER. The Sockeye Salmon or Pink Salmon Fishing Act of July 29, 1947 (16 U.S.C. 776–776f), as amended by the Act of July 11, 1957, sections 1-3, is repealed, effective December 31, 1985. The Secretary of State shall dispose of any United States property held by the International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission on the date of its termination in a manner which would further the purposes of this title 2. SEC. 14. [16 U.S.C. 3643] SAVINGS. This title 2 shall not be interpreted or applied so as to affect or modify rights established in existing Indian treaties and other existing Federal laws, including the Order entered in Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakima Indian Nation v. Baldrige, Civil No. 80-342 (WD WASH.). This section shall not be interpreted or applied so as to affect or modify any rights or obligations of the United States pursuant to the Treaty. 1 So in law. Probably should be "chapter 171". 2 See footnote 1 to section 8(a)(2). SEC. 15. [16 U.S.C. 3644] RESTRICTION ON SPENDING AUTHORITY. New spending authority or authority to enter into contracts provided in this Act shall be effective only to such extent, or in such amounts, as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts. |