OTHER INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

ACCESS BOARD

Federal Funds

For expenses necessary for the Access Board, as authorized by section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, [$7,300,000]$7,400,000: Provided, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, there may be credited to this appropriation funds received for publications and training expenses. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) was established by section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Access Board is responsible for developing guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Architectural Barriers Act, and the Telecommunications Act. These guidelines ensure that buildings and facilities, transportation vehicles, and telecommunications equipment covered by these laws are readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities. The Board is also responsible for developing standards under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for accessible electronic and information technology used by Federal agencies and standards under section 510 of the Rehabilitation Act for accessible medical diagnostic equipment. In addition, the Access Board enforces the Architectural Barriers Act, and provides training and technical assistance on the guidelines and standards it develops.

The Board also has additional responsibilities under the Help America Vote Act. The Board serves on the Board of Advisors and the Technical Guidelines Development Committee, which helps the Election Assistance Commission develop voluntary guidelines and guidance for voting systems, including accessibility for people with disabilities.

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ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES

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For necessary expenses of the Administrative Conference of the United States, authorized by 5 U.S.C. 591 et seq., $3,200,000, of which not to exceed $1,000 is for official reception and representation expenses. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) is an independent agency that assists the President, the Congress, Federal departments, and agencies in improving the regulatory and legal process. The Conference analyzes the administrative law process and discusses regulatory and administrative law matters pertinent to the operation of the Federal Government. The Conference shares best practices and issues formal recommendations for improvements and then assists agencies with their implementation. The Conference is a public-private partnership that brings together senior federal officials with private sector leaders from law, business, and academia.

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Public Law 89–665, as amended), [$5,908,000]$6,108,000. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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The Council advises the President and the Congress on national historic preservation policy and promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our Nation's historic resources.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM

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The Affordable Housing Program was created by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA). FIRREA requires each of the twelve Federal Home Loan Banks to contribute 10-percent of its previous year's net earnings to an Affordable Housing Program (AHP) to be used to subsidize the cost of affordable homeownership and rental housing. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regulates the AHP and ensures that the AHP fulfills its mission.

APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION

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For expenses necessary to carry out the programs authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, as amended, for necessary expenses for the Federal Co-Chairman and the Alternate on the Appalachian Regional Commission, for payment of the Federal share of the administrative expenses of the Commission, including services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, and hire of passenger motor vehicles, $76,000,000, to remain available until expended. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) was established as a Federal-State partnership in 1965 to invest in sustainable economic development in the 420 county Appalachian Region. The Commission is comprised of 13 members representing the States in the Region and a Federal Co-Chairman, who represents the Federal Government. It is the mission of the ARC to help the Appalachian Region reach parity with the Nation by planning and coordinating regional investments and targeting resources to those communities with the greatest needs. ARC investments go toward area development and technical assistance goals, such as increasing job opportunities, improving employability, strengthening basic infrastructure and building the Appalachian Development Highway System. ARC also assists communities through support of 73 multi-county Local Development Districts (LDDs) that assist local governments in implementing economic development strategies. In 2012, ARC will devote $10 million to work with partner agencies on the Administration's Appalachian Regional Development Inititative Memorandum of Understanding to promote diversified and sustainable economic growth and employment in the Region.

Salaries and expenses._In this Federal-State partnership, the Federal Government contributes half of the expenses of a professional staff that works with the States and the Federal staff in operating the program. The other half of these non-Federal employee expenses are provided by member States.

Performance._A detailed presentation of performance outcomes, measures, and targets can be found in the ARC 2012 Budget submission.

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Under the Appalachian Regional Development Act, administrative activities of the Commission are funded equally by Federal funds and State funds. Those funds are deposited into and paid out of a trust fund at the Treasury Department.

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BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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Public Law 99–661 established the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation to operate the scholarship program that is the sole permanent tribute to the former Senator from Arizona. The Foundation awards scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students who intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. The Foundation awards approximately 300 scholarships each year.

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BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses to enable the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), as authorized, to carry out international communication activities, including the purchase, rent, construction, and improvement of facilities for radio and television transmission and reception and purchase, lease, and installation of necessary equipment for radio and television transmission and reception to Cuba, and to make and supervise grants for radio and television broadcasting to the Middle East, [$755,143,000]$754,261,000 : Provided, That, of the total amount in this heading, not to exceed $16,000 may be used for official receptions within the United States as authorized, not to exceed $35,000 may be used for representation abroad as authorized, and not to exceed $39,000 may be used for official reception and representation expenses of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty : Provided further, That the authority provided by section 504(c) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107–228; 22 U.S.C. 6206 note) shall remain in effect through Fiscal Year 2012: Provided further, That in addition to funds made available under this heading, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, up to $2,000,000 in receipts from advertising and revenue from business ventures, up to $500,000 in receipts from cooperating international organizations, and up to $1,000,000 in receipts from privatization efforts of the Voice of America and the International Broadcasting Bureau, to remain available until expended for carrying out authorized purposes. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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This appropriation provides operational funding for U.S. non-military, international broadcasting programs, including the Voice of America, Office of Cuba Broadcasting , Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks and the necessary engineering and technical, program, and administrative support activities.

In 2012, funding is included to continue the BBG broadcast operations, digital and new media efforts, and to establish a BBG global news-sharing network.

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For the purchase, rent, construction, and improvement of facilities for radio and television transmission and reception, and purchase and installation of necessary equipment for radio and television transmission and reception as authorized, [$13,635,000]$12,769,000, to remain available until expended, as authorized. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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This account provides funding for maintenance and improvement of the Broadcasting Board of Governors' worldwide transmission network. This activity funds the upgrade of transmission facilities and equipment to improve transmission quality and includes digital media management, the conversion of program production and operations to a digital domain, broadcast disaster recovery, and infrastructure projects. Further activities include, the continuing repairs and improvements required to maintain the global transmission and communications network, assessing and maintaining building and physical security requirements, the construction and maintenance of the Satellite Interconnect System (SIS), Television Receive Only (TVRO) earth stations, and upgrading global satellite distribution and operations.

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This account provides funding for Radio Marti and TV Marti to provide news and information to the people of Cuba. Funding for Radio Marti and TV Marti has been included in the International Broadcasting Operations account since 2004. The 2012 request for Radio Marti and TV Marti is also included in the International Broadcasting Operations account.

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This account provides funding to offset losses due to exchange rate and overseas wage and price fluctuations unanticipated in the budget. As authorized, gains due to fluctuations are deposited into this account to be available to offset future losses.

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This fund is maintained to pay separation costs for Foreign Service National employees of the Broadcasting Board of Governors in those countries in which such pay is legally authorized. The fund, as authorized by Public Law 102–138, and amended by Division G of P.L. 105–277, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998, is maintained by annual government contributions which are appropriated in the International Broadcasting Operations account.

BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION

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The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank Act) established the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices. The CFPB will be an independent bureau within the Federal Reserve System, and will consolidate certain authorities from seven different regulators. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to perform certain functions of the Bureau until the Director of the Bureau has been confirmed by the Senate. On the designated transfer date, July 21, 2011, certain authorities will transfer from other agencies to the CFPB, and the CFPB will be able to exercise certain additional, new authorities under the Dodd-Frank Act and other laws.

The CFPB has important authorities under the Dodd-Frank Act and other consumer laws to look out for consumers as they borrow money or use other financial services. Among other things, the new consumer agency will:

—Conduct rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement for Federal consumer protection laws;

—Restrict unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices;

—Create a center to take consumer complaints;

—Promote financial education;

—Research consumer behavior;

—Monitor financial markets for new risks to consumers; and

—Enforce laws that outlaw discrimination and other unfair treatment in consumer finance.

The CFPB has six primary divisions: Supervision and Enforcement; Consumer Education and Engagement; Research and Markets; External Affairs; General Counsel; and Management and Operations.

The CFPB receives a mandatory transfer of funding from the Federal Reserve System in an amount determined by the Director of the CFPB to be necessary to fund Bureau operations, subject to limits established in the Dodd-Frank Act. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to request funding from the Federal Reserve System before the designated transfer date. The CFPB is also authorized to request up to $200 million in discretionary appropriations if the amount transferred by the Federal Reserve is not sufficient. The CFPB is not requesting a discretionary appropriaton in 2011 or 2012.

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

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For payment to the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, to maintain the proper funding level for continuing the operation of the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, [$292,000,000] $513,700,000. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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Independent actuarial projections show the CIARDS Fund going bankrupt by the end of 2012 with an unfunded liability of $6.4 billion. To ensure that the Fund remains solvent and authorized payments to beneficiaries continue, the Budget requests $514 million in 2012. This amount reflects the amortized cost of recapitalizing the CIARDS Fund over twenty years.

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CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses in carrying out activities pursuant to section 112(r)(6) of the Clean Air Act, as amended, including hire of passenger vehicles, uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902, and for services authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem equivalent to the maximum rate payable for senior level positions under 5 U.S.C. 5376, [$10,799,000]11,147,000: Provided, That the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (Board) shall have not more than three career Senior Executive Service positions: Provided further, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, the individual appointed to the position of Inspector General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall, by virtue of such appointment, also hold the position of Inspector General of the Board: Provided further, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Inspector General of the Board shall utilize personnel of the Office of Inspector General of EPA in performing the duties of the Inspector General of the Board, and shall not appoint any individuals to positions within the Board. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, as authorized by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, became operational in 1998. It is an independent, non-regulatory agency that promotes chemical safety and accident prevention through investigating chemical accidents; making recommendations for accident prevention; conducting special studies; broadly disseminating its findings to industry and labor organizations; and advising the President and the Congress on key issues relating to chemical safety and on actions taken by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Labor, and other Federal agencies to implement Board recommendations. As authorized by law, the Board will submit a separate request for 2012 to the Congress and OMB concurrently.

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CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION

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Public Law 102–281 established the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation "to encourage and support research, study, and labor designed to produce new discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind.'' Surcharges from the sale of Christopher Columbus Quincentenary coins were placed in the Foundation's trust fund to operate the Foundation's programs.

The Foundation supports competitive programs rewarding American scientist/researchers, companies, educators and students who develop new innovations and innovative approaches to homeland security, life sciences, agriscience and solving community issues through science and education.

The Foundation will continue its programs until its funds are expended.

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CIVILIAN PROPERTY REALIGNMENT BOARD

Federal Funds

For necessary salaries and expenses of the Civilian Property Realignment Board, $23,000,000: Provided, That, consistent with authorizing legislation, the Board shall identify opportunities for the government to significantly reduce and realign its civilian real property portfolio through disposals, leases, transfers, consolidations, co-locations, or any other reconfigurations: Provided further, That the Board shall recommend such opportunities to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the Director's approval or disapproval: Provided further, That, if the OMB Director approves the recommendations, the Director shall transmit the approved recommendations to Congress and, unless Congress disapproves the recommendations by the enactment of a joint resolution that is passed within 45 days, the approved recommendations immediately gain legal force and agencies shall commence recommended activities.

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The Civilian Property Realignment Board, as established by section 735 of the Government-wide General Provisions, is an independent agency that assists the President and Congress in identifying ways the Government can eliminate unneeded assets and downsize its real property inventory. The Board, utilizing strengthened authorities, will be able to accomplish these tasks with far greater scope, speed, and efficiency. The purpose of the Board is to create a fair process that will result in the timely disposal and realignment of Federal real property. The goals of the Board are to sell unneeded property, reduce the operating costs of the Government, support and incentivize agency co-location, and improve the sustainability of the Government's operations.

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For necessary expenses to support agency civilian real property projects identified through the recommendations of the Civilian Property Realignment Board, $65,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That, consistent with authorizing legislation, the Board will identify and recommend opportunities for the government to significantly reduce and realign its civilian real property portfolio through disposals, leases, transfers, consolidations, co-locations, or any other reconfigurations: Provided further, That the Board may, at the Board's discretion and with the consent of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), transfer funds to agencies for the administrative costs (such as the expenses of reconfiguration, office relocation, or disposal) associated with implementing the recommendations of the Board that are approved and gain legal force: Provided further, That the net proceeds (from the disposal of civilian real property resulting from the recommendations of the Board that are approved and gain legal force) shall be divided between the General Fund of the Treasury, the Federal agencies for the purpose of real property management reinvestment, and to this appropriation, in fiscal year 2012 and each fiscal year thereafter, based on an annual distribution, through transfer, of the net proceeds as determined by the OMB Director: Provided further, That the General Fund must receive, at a minimum, no less than sixty percent of the total annual net proceeds.

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The Civilian Property Realignment Board, as established by section 735 of the Government-wide General Provisions, may provide, at the discretion of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, logistical and financial support to agencies in their own efforts to ready properties for disposal, consolidation, co-location, or other reconfiguration as a result of recommendations of the Board. The appropriation in the amount of $65,000,000 will supply initial capital to fund this role of the Board. Net proceeds received from the disposal of any property as a result of the recommendations by the Board shall be divided between the General Fund of the Treasury, Federal agencies for the purpose of real property management reinvestment, and the Asset Proceeds and Space Management fund. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget will decide the proportion of the net proceeds distributed; however, at a minimum, the General Fund of the Treasury must receive sixty percent of the net proceeds. The net proceeds distributed to this Asset Proceeds and Space Management Fund after the division will also be used to fund the Board's discretionary role of providing logistical and financial support to help agencies in their own efforts to act on a Board recommendation.

COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS

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For expenses made necessary by the Act establishing a Commission of Fine Arts (40 U.S.C. 104),[$2,349,000] $2,400,000: Provided, That the Commission is authorized to charge fees to cover the full costs of its publications, and such fees shall be credited to this account as an offsetting collection, to remain available until expended without further appropriation: Provided further, That the Commission is authorized to accept gifts, including objects, papers, artwork, drawings and artifacts, that pertain to the history and design of the Nation's Capital or the history and activities of the Commission of Fine Arts, for the purpose of artistic display, study or education[: Provided further, That any grant funding the Commission is authorized to award shall be awarded on a competitive basis]. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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The Commission advises the President, the Congress, and department heads on matters of architecture, sculpture, landscape, and other fine arts. Its primary function is to preserve and enhance the appearance of the Nation's Capital.

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[For necessary expenses as authorized by Public Law 99–190 (20 U.S.C. 956a), as amended, $4,500,000: Provided, That no organization shall receive a grant in excess of $650,000 in a single year.]

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No funding is proposed for this non-competitive grants program administered by the Commission of Fine Arts. The President's Budget proposes funding to transform this program to a competitive grants program administered by the Distrct of Columbia.

COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS

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For necessary expenses of the Commission on Civil Rights, including hire of passenger motor vehicles, [$9,400,000]$9,429,000: Provided, That none of the funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be used to employ in excess of four full-time individuals under Schedule C of the Excepted Service exclusive of one special assistant for each Commissioner: Provided further, That none of the funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be used to reimburse Commissioners for more than 75 billable days, with the exception of the chairperson, who is permitted 125 billable days. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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Originally established by the Civil Rights Act of 1957, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) is an independent, bi-partisan, fact finding Federal agency. Its mission is to inform the development of national civil rights policy and enhance enforcement of Federal civil rights laws. The Commission pursues this mission by studying alleged deprivations of voting rights and alleged discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the administration of justice. The Commission plays a vital role in advancing civil rights through objective and comprehensive investigation, research, and analysis on issues of fundamental concern to the Federal government and the public. The Commission also supports a network of State Advisory Committees, each composed of a diverse group of citizen volunteers, which conduct civil rights research at the State and regional levels.

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COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED

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For expenses necessary for the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled established by Public Law 92–28, [$5,771,000]$5,841,000. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (the Committee) administers the AbilityOne Program (formerly known as the JWOD Program) under the authority of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act of 1971, as amended. The principal objective of AbilityOne is to leverage the purchasing power of the Federal Government to provide employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities. The Committee accomplishes its mission by first identifying Government procurement requirements that can create employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or have other significant disabilities. Following opportunities for public comment and after due deliberation, the Committee then places such products and service requirements on the AbilityOne Procurement List, thus requiring Federal departments and agencies to procure the designated products and services from a network of over 600 qualified State and private nonprofit agencies (NPAs) employing people who are blind or have other significant disabilities.

The long-term goal of AbilityOne has been and continues to be increasing job opportunities for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities. In 2010, approximately 47,400 employees, including 2,400 veterans earned $528.3 million in wages with an average hourly wage of $11.00 through AbilityOne. Because of their employment, these individuals have reduced their dependence on Social Security, Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance of Needy Families, and other public income transfer payments.

To meet the changing needs of the Federal Government and employment interests of people who are blind or have significant disabilities, AbilityOne has opened new lines of business in areas such as contract management services, automotive fleet management, document destruction services, and secure mail facility management. In addition to pursuing these initiatives, AbilityOne has expanded the range of unique military products and services it has traditionally provided to meet the needs of the Nation's war fighters. The resources proposed for 2012 would enable the Committee to continue increasing employment opportunities for people who are blind or severely disabled while providing Federal departments and agencies with high quality products and services to support their missions.

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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION

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For necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.), including the purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles, and the rental of space (to include multiple year leases) in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, [$216,000,000]$308,000,000, to remain available until September 30, [2012]2013, including not to exceed $3,000 for official reception and representation expenses, and not to exceed $25,000 for the expenses for consultations and meetings hosted by the Commission with foreign governmental and other regulatory officials. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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Congress created the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in 1974 as an independent agency with the mandate to regulate commodity futures and option markets in the United States. The CFTC's mandate under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) was renewed and/or expanded in 1978, 1982, 1986, 1992, 1995, 2000, 2008 and 2010. The recent Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank Act) significantly broadened the CFTC's regulatory authority to include the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives—or "swaps"—markets. The CFTC was established to further the economic utility of the futures markets by encouraging competitiveness and efficiency, protecting participants against fraud, manipulation and abusive trade practices and ensuring the financial integrity of the clearing process. Through effective oversight of designated contract markets, derivatives clearing organizations, commodity professionals, and self-regulatory organizations, the CFTC enables the futures markets to serve the important function of providing a means for price discovery and offsetting price risk. The CFTC's short- and long-term goals include the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act (including substantial rule-writing required by the legislation) in order to bring similar protections to the swap marketplace.

Over the years, the futures industry has become increasingly diversified. While agricultural interests continue to use the futures markets to lock in prices for their crops and livestock, highly complex financial contracts based on interest rates, foreign currencies, Treasury bonds, security indexes and other products now far exceed agricultural contracts in trading volume. In fact, only about eight percent of on-exchange commodity futures and options trading activity occurs in the agriculture sector, while financial commodity futures and option contracts make up approximately 79 percent of trading activity on futures exchanges. Futures and options contracts on commodities, such as metals and energy, make up about 13 percent.

The increase in commodity futures and options trading activity, number of participants and complexity and number of contracts available for trading has transformed the futures markets into a $39 trillion industry. The rapid evolution in trading technologies, cross-border activities, product innovation and competition has made the futures markets an integral and significant part of the global economy. In addition to the rapid growth of the futures markets, the U.S. economy has also seen the development of a new derivatives marketplace—the swap markets. The first OTC derivatives transaction took place in 1981. Since then, swap transactions have grown to $217 trillion notional amount in the United States. The emergence of this new marketplace has brought new challenges to the financial regulatory system. The Dodd-Frank Act authorizes the CFTC to bring regulation to the swap markets. Implementing that legislative mandate will constitute a significant part of the CFTC's mission over the next few years.

The Budget proposes an increase of $139,200,000 and 378 FTE in FY 2012 over the FY 2010 enacted level to carry out both the CFTC's current authorities, as well as its new regulatory responsibilities under the Dodd-Frank Act. These increased resources will ensure proper oversight of the futures and swap markets through the maintenance of adequate staffing levels, which generally were held constant for years in the face of substantial market growth. Additional resources will allow the Commission to make improvements in information technology (IT) by upgrading hardware and software, by enhancing existing systems, and by developing critical new systems to automate market oversight. This investment also will permit the CFTC to implement reforms under the Dodd-Frank Act that, among other changes: 1) require swap dealers and major swap participants to register and come under comprehensive regulation - including capital standards, margin requirements, business conduct standards and record-keeping and reporting requirements; 2) ensure that dealers and major swap participants bring their clearable swaps into central clearinghouses; 3) require dealers and major swap participants to use transparent trading venues for their clearable swaps; 4) provide the CFTC with authority to impose position limits in the swaps markets; and 5) provide the CFTC with important new enforcement tools to detect, investigate, and litigate violations of the CEA and CFTC regulations. FY 2012 funds are designated as two-year to encourage long-term planning for a range of budget activities. To encourage effective absorption of resources during this period of substantial growth, the Budget assumes a ramp-up in CFTC funding in FY 2013 to the Commission's post-Dodd-Frank Act steady state level, estimated at $340 million including an estimated 160 new positions for a total of approximately 1,140.

Additionally, the Budget proposes to fund CFTC non-enforcement activities through user fees. This user fee proposal brings the CFTC into line with all other Federal financial regulators, which are funded in whole or in part through user fees. Subject to enactment of authorizing legislation, the Budget offsets $117 million of FY 2012 funding with fees imposed on the regulated community. A full legislative proposal will be transmitted to the Congress in 2011.

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Contingent upon the enactment of legislation authorizing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to collect user fees to fund the Commission's financial regulation activities, fees and charges assessed by the Commission shall be credited to this account as offsetting collections: Provided, That not to exceed $117,000,000 of such offsetting collections shall be available until expended for necessary expenses of this account: Provided further, That the total amount appropriated under this heading from the general fund for fiscal year 2012 shall be reduced as such offsetting fees are received so as to result in a final total fiscal year 2012 appropriation from the general fund estimated at not more than $191,000,000.

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Section 748 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 amended the Commodity Exchange Act to direct the Commission to issue rules implementing incentives and protections for whistleblowers. Specifically, Section 748 requires the Commission to pay awards to whistleblowers who are individuals that provide original information to the Commission that leads to successful enforcement of a Commission action resulting in monetary sanctions exceeding $1,000,000, and who satisfy other eligibility requirements. The amount of the awards, as determined by the Commission, will be between 10 to 30 percent of sanctions collected in either the Commission's action or a related action that is based upon original information provided by the whistleblower.

The Commission's award determination is dependent upon certain criteria. The Commission may exercise discretion in granting an award based upon the significance of the information, degree of assistance provided in support of the Commission's action or related action, the Commission's programmatic interest, and other criteria. An award shall be denied to certain Government employees and others who are statutorily ineligible.

A whistleblower may appeal the Commission's award determination, including determinations as to whom an award is made, the amount of an award, or the denial of an award, to the appropriate U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

The "Commodity Futures Trading Commission Customer Protection Fund" is a revolving fund established under Section 748 of the Dodd-Frank Act. The Commission shall deposit civil monetary penalties, disgorgements, and fines it collects in covered administrative or judicial enforcement actions into the Customer Protection Fund whenever the balance in the fund at the time of the deposit is less than or equal to $100,000,000. The Commission will not deposit restitution awarded to victims into the Customer Protection Fund, and will pay whistleblower awards and finance customer education initiatives from the Customer Protection Fund.

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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, including hire of passenger motor vehicles, services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the maximum rate payable under 5 U.S.C. 5376, purchase of nominal awards to recognize non-Federal officials' contributions to Commission activities, and not to exceed $2,000 for official reception and representation expenses, $122,000,000 [$118,600,000]. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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The CPSC is an independent federal regulatory agency that protects the public against unreasonable risks of injury from consumer products through education, safety standards activities, regulation, and enforcement. To accomplish its mission, the CPSC's operations are structured around five strategic goals: Leadership in Safety, Commitment to Prevention, Rigorous Hazard Identification, Decisive Response, and Raising Awareness.

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses for the Corporation for National and Community Service ("the Corporation'') to carry out the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 ("1973 Act'') and the National and Community Service Act of 1990 ("1990 Act''), and notwithstanding sections 198B(b)(3),198S(g), and 501(a)(4)(C) of the 1990 Act, [$1,297,586,000]$1,257,860,000: Provided, That of the amounts provided under this heading: (1) up to 1 percent of program grant funds may be used to defray the costs of conducting grant application reviews, including the use of outside peer reviewers and electronic management of the grants cycle; (2) [$293,662,000]$235,326,000, to remain available until expended, shall be paid to the National Service Trust for expenses authorized under Subtitle D of title I of the 1990 Act; (3) in addition to the amounts provided in the previous clause, the Corporation may transfer funds from the amounts allocated to grants under Subtitle C of title I of the 1990 Act, upon determination that such transfer is necessary to support the activities of national service participants and after notice is transmitted to the Congress; ( 4) [$10,000,000]$5,000,000 shall be available for expenses authorized under 501(a)(4)(F)(iii) of the 1990 Act, which, notwithstanding any other provision of law, shall be awarded by the Corporation on a competitive basis to State Commissions [and nonprofit organizations]; ( 5) [$13,000,000] $7,500,000 shall be available for expenses to carry out sections 112(e), 179A, and 198O and subtitle J of title I of the 1990 Act, notwithstanding section 501(a)(6) of the 1990 Act; ( 6) [$6,000,000] $5,000,000 shall be available for grants to public or private nonprofit institutions to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in national service and for demonstration activities in furtherance of this purpose, notwithstanding section 129(k)(1) of the 1990 Act; ( 7) [$18,000,000] $17,000,000 shall be available to provide assistance to State [commissions on national and community service]Service Commissions, under section 126(a) of the 1990 Act and notwithstanding section 501(a)(5)(B) of the 1990 Act; [and (8) up to $1,000,000 shall be available for grants to State Commissions authorized under 198B of the 1990 Act, notwithstanding subsections 198B(b)(1), (b)(2)(A) and (B), and (b)(3)]not to exceed 20 percent of funds made available under section 501(a)(4)(E)(iii) of the 1990 Act may be used for Social Innovation Funds Pilot Program-related performance-based awards for Pay for Success projects: Provided further, That, with respect to the previous proviso, any funds obligated for such projects shall remain available for disbursement until expended, notwithstanding 31 U.S.C.1552(a): Provided further, That, with respect to the first proviso, any deobligated funds from such projects shall immediately be available for activities authorized under 198K of such Act. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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The Corporation for National and Community Service (Corporation) provides opportunities for Americans to serve their community and country while meeting the Nation's greatest challenges. By working with nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, schools, and other civic organizations, the Corporation engages Americans of all ages in community-based service that addresses educational, human, public safety, health and environmental needs. In doing so, the Corporation strengthens the ties that bind us together as a people and provides educational opportunities for those who make a commitment to service.

The Corporation plays a vital role in supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. As the nation's largest grant maker in the area of service and volunteering, the Corporation promotes service around the country and helps organizations engage volunteers effectively. Since 1993, the Corporation has operated three major programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. Members and volunteers who serve in Corporation programs provide vital assistance to their communities through local institutions. These institutions include: nonprofits, K-12 schools, institutions of higher learning, faith-based and other community organizations, as well as local and municipal government.

AmeriCorps State and National grants._With funds channeled through both States and community-based organizations, AmeriCorps grants enable communities to recruit, train and place AmeriCorps members to meet critical local needs in Education, Healthy Futures, Economic Opportunity, Clean Energy, and Veterans as directed by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, 2009. The 2012 Budget request is $399.6 million and funds 78,800 AmeriCorps State and National members.

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps._AmeriCorps NCCC is a 10-month residential national service program for people ages 18–24. The 2012 Budget request is 35.0 million and funds 1,200 AmeriCorps NCCC members that will primarily be deployed to respond to natural disasters across the nation.

AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America._The AmeriCorps VISTA program provides full-time members to community organizations and public agencies working to resolve local poverty-related problems in areas such as illiteracy, hunger, unemployment, substance abuse, homelessness, and lack of adequate health support. The 2012 Budget request is $100.0 million and funds 6,500 full-time AmeriCorps VISTA members and 1,500 Summer Associates.

AmeriCorps National Service Trust._The 2012 Budget request for the Trust is $235.3 million. The Trust serves as a secure repository for educational awards set aside for eligible participants in National Service programs. Accounting methodology for the Trust is specified in the Strengthen AmeriCorps Program Act of 2003.

State Service Commission Administrative Grants._The 2012 Budget request for State Service Commissions is $17.0 million. These population-based formula grants support the operation of state service commissions that administer approximately three-fourths of AmeriCorps State and National grant funds. Commissions are responsible for monitoring sub-grantees and ensuring that they comply with Federal requirements and performance expectations. These grants must be matched by the commissions.

Learn and Serve America._This program provides grants to schools, higher education institutions, and community programs to integrate service into their curricula. Service-learning aims to promote civic participation and volunteering from an early age. The 2012 Budget request is $39.5 million and provides continued support for service-learning programs in our nation's schools, supports roughly 2,000 Summer of Service participants, and funds a 10-year longitudinal study on the impact of service-learning.

Senior Corps._The 2012 Budget request for all three Senior Corps is $226.1 million. These programs connect individuals over the age of 55 to local volunteer opportunities, including mentoring vulnerable children, providing independent living services and support to frail seniors and their caregivers, and leveraging additional volunteers. The total includes $5.0 million for a demonstration project that

Training and Technical Assistance._The 2012 Budget for training and technical assistance services is $8.5 million. The Corporation provides training and technical assistance services to programs and entities receiving or applying for financial support from the Corporation.

Disability Grants._The 2012 Budget request is $5.0 million for disability inclusion grants to State Service Commissions and for training and technical assistance activities through a national provider.

Innovation, Demonstration, and Assistance._ The 2012 Budget continues to expand the range of initiatives funded by the Corporation, including the Social Innovation Fund, which will help identify and scale-up promising programs across the country, the Volunteer Generation Fund, and a nationwide Call to Service Campaign. These initiatives and programs are aimed at incubating new ideas, expanding proven initiatives that address specific community needs, and supporting the generation of new volunteers. This activity also funds the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. The 2012 Budget request is $82.5 million.

Evaluation._This activity supports performance measurement and studies of program impact. The 2012 Budget request of 6.0 million will support in-depth assessments of the performance and impact of Corporation programs.

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