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, $7,400,000: Provided, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, there may be credited to this appropriation funds received for publications and training expenses. (Department of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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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

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of the Administrative Conference of the United States, authorized by 5 U.S.C. 591 et seq., [$2,900,000] $3,200,000, to remain available until September 30, [2013] 2014, of which not to exceed $1,000 is for official reception and representation expenses. (Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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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), [$6,108,000] $7,023,000, of which $1,300,000, to remain available until expended, shall be for expenses related to the relocation from the Old Post Office Building. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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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

Federal Funds

For expenses necessary to carry out the programs authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, as amended, notwithstanding 40 U.S.C. 14704, and 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, [$68,263,000] $64,850,000, to remain available until expended. (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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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 2013, 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 2013 Budget submission.

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Trust Funds

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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

Trust Funds

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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.

Employment Summary

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, and to make and supervise grants for radio and television broadcasting to the Middle East, [$740,100,000] $711,558,000: Provided, That funds appropriated under this heading shall be made available to expand unrestricted access to information on the Internet through the development and use of circumvention and secure communication technologies: Provided further, That the circumvention technologies and programs supported by such funds shall undergo a review, to include an assessment of protections against such technologies being used for illicit purposes: Provided further, That the BBG shall coordinate the development and use of such technologies with the Secretary of State, as appropriate: Provided further, That, of the total amount appropriated under 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 September 30, [2012] 2013: Provided further, That the BBG shall notify the Committees on Appropriations within 15 days of any determination by the Board that any of its broadcast entities, including its grantee organizations, provides an open platform for international terrorists or those who support international terrorism, or is in violation of the principles and standards set forth in the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6202(a) and (b)) or the entity's journalistic code of ethics: Provided further, That significant modifications to BBG broadcast hours previously justified to Congress, including changes to transmission platforms (shortwave, medium wave, satellite, Internet, and television), for all BBG language services shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations: 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] shall remain available until expended for carrying out authorized purposes. (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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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 2013, 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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Employment Summary

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, including to Cuba, as authorized, [$7,030,000] $8,591,000, to remain available until expended, as authorized. (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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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 2013 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.

Trust Funds

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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.

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Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was established under Title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Act) (P.L. 111–203). To create a single point of accountability in the Federal government for consumer financial protection, the Act consolidated authorities previously shared by seven Federal agencies under Federal consumer financial laws into the CFPB and provided the CFPB with additional authorities. Among the Bureau's tools are authorities to:

—Conduct rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement with respect to Federal consumer financial laws;

—Handle consumer complaints and inquiries about financial products;

—Promote financial education, literacy, and access;

—Research consumer behavior; and,

—Monitor financial markets for new risks to consumers.

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 Act. The CFPB is also authorized to request up to $200 million in discretionary appropriations in 2010–2014 if the amount transferred by the Federal Reserve is not sufficient. Any request to secure funding through discretionary appropriations under this provision would be subject to the Congressional appropriations process. For 2012 and 2013, the amount transferred cannot exceed 11 and 12 percent, respectively, of the Federal Reserve System's 2009 total operating expenses. The CFPB is not requesting a discretionary appropriation in 2012 or 2013.

Pursuant to the Act, the CFPB is also authorized to collect civil penalties in any judicial or administrative action under Federal consumer financial laws. These fees are maintained in a separate account titled "Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund." Per the Act, such funds will be available for payments to victims of Federal consumer financial laws violations, and, if victims cannot be located or payments are not practicable, the Bureau may use such funds for consumer education and financial literacy programs. The Budget does not assume any civil penalty collections in 2012 or 2013.

The CFPB also collects filing fees from land developers under the Interstate Land Sales (ILS) Full Disclosure Act (P.L. 90–448). On July 21, 2011, administration of this program was transferred to the CFPB from the Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to this Act. The fees collected, which are maintained in a separate account, are available until expended to cover all or part of the costs that the Bureau incurs for ILS program operations. The anticipated fee collections for 2012 and 2013 are less than $500,000 for each year.

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Central Intelligence Agency

Federal Funds

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, [$513,700,000] $514,000,000. (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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Independent actuarial projections show the CIARDS Fund with an unfunded liability of $6.2 billion. To ensure that the Fund remains solvent and authorized payments to beneficiaries continue, the Budget requests $514 million in 2013. 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, [$11,147,000] $11,403,000: 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. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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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 concurrent request for 2013 to the Congress and OMB.

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Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation

Federal Funds

[For payment to the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, established by section 423 of Public Law 102–281, $450,000, to remain available until expended.] (Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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Trust Funds

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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.

Civilian Property Realignment Board

Federal Funds

Contingent upon enactment of legislation authorizing the establishment of a Civilian Property Realignment Board, for necessary salaries and expenses, $17,000,000.

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

The Civilian Property Realignment Board, as envisioned by the Administration's Civilian Property Realignment Act proposal, 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. This independent structure, which was modeled off of the successful Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, would enable the Federal Government to cut through the challenging competing stakeholder interests that slow the disposal and consolidation of unneeded properties. Though the Federal Government has made real progress on reforming the management of its real property, this independent Board would allow us to achieve long-desired opportunities for reform and deficit reduction within the inventory with far greater scope, speed, and efficiency. The goals of the Board would be to sell unneeded property, reduce the operating costs of the Government, support and incentivize agency co-location, resolve the Government's reliance on costly leases, and improve the sustainability of the Government's operations.

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Employment Summary

Contingent upon enactment of legislation authorizing the establishment of a Civilian Property Realignment Board, for necessary expenses to support agency civilian real property projects identified through the recommendations of the Civilian Property Realignment Board, $40,000,000, to remain available until expended.

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The Civilian Property Realignment Board, as envisioned by the Administration's Civilian Property Realignment Act proposal, will utilize a revolving fund (the Asset Proceeds and Space Management Fund) to facilitate the disposal process by serving as a source of resources to reimburse an agency for some necessary costs associated with disposing of property. Through this fund, the Board may provide, upon approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, logistical and financial support to agencies in their efforts to prepare properties for disposal, consolidation, co-location, or other reconfiguration. The appropriation in the amount of $40,000,000 will supply initial capital to fund this role of the Board. Thereafter, at least sixty percent of net proceeds received from the sale of any property implemented as a result of a Board recommendation shall be sent directly to the General Fund of the Treasury. In a proportion decided by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the remaining forty percent will be used to replenish this Asset Proceeds and Space Management fund and for the purpose of investments in agency real property management. The retention of agency proceeds by the Board's revolving fund will allow the Board to continue its role to provide logistical and financial support to agencies implementing Board recommendations, as well as fund the Board's own operations, reducing the need for future appropriated funds.

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Commission of Fine Arts

Federal Funds

For expenses of the Commission of Fine Arts under Chapter 91 of title 40, United States Code, [$2,400,000] $2,175,000: 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. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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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, $2,000,000.] (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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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 District of Columbia.

[The item relating to "National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs'' in the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1986, as enacted into law by section 101(d) of Public Law 99–190 (99 Stat. 1261; 20 U.S.C. 956a) is amended—]

[(1) by deleting the last sentence in the second paragraph and replacing it with the following: "Each eligible organization must have its principal place of business in the District of Columbia and in a facility or facilities located in the District of Columbia.''; and]

[(2) In the third paragraph, by deleting "in addition to those herein named'' at the end of the sentence.] (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012.)

Commission on Civil Rights

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of the Commission on Civil Rights, including hire of passenger motor vehicles, [$9,193,000] $9,400,000: 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: Provided further, That none of the funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be used for any activity or expense that is not explicitly authorized by 42 U.S.C. 1975a: Provided further, That there shall be an Inspector General at the Commission on Civil Rights who shall have the duties, responsibilities, and authorities specified in the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended: Provided further, That an individual appointed to the position of Inspector General of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) shall, by virtue of such appointment, also hold the position of Inspector General of the Commission on Civil Rights: Provided further, That the Inspector General of the Commission on Civil Rights shall utilize personnel of the Office of Inspector General of GAO in performing the duties of the Inspector General of the Commission on Civil Rights, and shall not appoint any individuals to positions within the Commission on Civil Rights: Provided further, That of the amounts made available in this paragraph, $250,000 shall be transferred directly to the Office of Inspector General of GAO upon enactment of this Act for salaries and expenses necessary to carry out the duties of the Inspector General of the Commission on Civil Rights. (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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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

Federal Funds

For expenses necessary for the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled established by Public Law 92–28, [$5,385,000] $5,396,000. (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (operating as the U.S. AbilityOne Commission) administers the AbilityOne 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 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 vision of AbilityOne is to enable people who are blind or have other significant disabilities to achieve their maximum employment potential. In 2011, approximately 51,000 AbilityOne employees earned a combined total of more than $550 million in wages, with an average hourly wage of $11.34. As a result, many individuals were able to reduce their dependence on Social Security, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and other public income transfer payments.

AbilityOne continues to emphasize providing employment to veterans, with more than 3,300 employed in direct or indirect labor positions, including supervision and management. To meet the changing needs of the Federal Government and employment interests of people who are blind or have other 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 2013 would enable the Committee to continue increasing employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities while providing Federal departments and agencies with high quality products and services to support their missions.

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Federal Funds

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, [$205,294,000] $308,000,000, to remain available until September 30, [2013] 2014, 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[, and of which $55,000,000 shall remain available for information technology investments until September 30, 2014]. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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The mission of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) is to protect market users and the public from fraud, manipulation, abusive practices and systemic risk related to futures, options and swaps and to foster open, competitive, and financially sound markets. Congress established the CFTC as an independent agency in 1974, growing out of its predecessor body within the Department of Agriculture. Its mandate was renewed and/or expanded in 1978, 1982, 1986, 1992, 1995, 2000, 2008 and 2010. After the 2008 financial crisis and the subsequent enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Wall Street Reform Act) (P.L. 111–203), the CFTC's mission expanded to include oversight of the swaps marketplace. The CFTC's short- and long-term goals include the implementation of the Wall Street Reform Act in order to bring oversight and customer protections to the swaps marketplace.

Over the years, the derivatives industry has become increasingly diversified. The agricultural sector continues to use the futures markets as actively as ever to effectively lock-in prices for crops and livestock months before they enter the marketplace. However, highly complex financial contracts based on interest rates, foreign currencies, Treasury bonds, securities indexes and other products have far outgrown agricultural contracts in trading volume. Recent statistics show that approximately nine percent of on-exchange commodity futures and option trading activity occurs in the agriculture sector; financial commodity futures and option contracts make up approximately 76 percent, and other contracts, such as those on metals and energy products, make up about 15 percent.

The increase in trading activity, number of participants active in the markets, and complexity of product design has transformed the futures markets into a $40 trillion industry. The rapid evolution in trading technologies, cross-border activities, product innovation and competition have made the futures markets a significant part of the global economy. In addition to the rapid growth of the futures marketplace, the global economy has seen the development of an increasingly sophisticated over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market. The first swap transaction took place in 1981. Since then, swap transactions have grown to a $300 trillion notional amount in the United States. The Wall Street Reform Act authorizes the CFTC to regulate the swap markets. Implementation of new Wall Street Reform Act rules covering swaps began in 2011, with the Commission receiving data on cleared swaps. Despite delays in finalization of Wall Street Reform Act rules necessitated by the notice and comment process, the pace of implementation will accelerate in 2012, with provisional and full registration of new entities in the swaps marketplace. And in 2013, the Commission's focus will shift to full implementation of the swaps market regulation. To that end, the Commission proposes an increase of $103 million and 296 FTE in 2013 over the 2012 enacted level, for a total request of $308 million and 1,015 FTE to carry out both the CFTC's current authorities, as well as its new regulatory responsibilities under the Wall Street Reform Act.

The Commission anticipates a tripling in the number of exchanges and/or trading platforms under its purview between 2011 and 2013, and many new significant data streams will be added. 2013 estimates for increased Commission infrastructure capacity are based on current rates of growth and project-related estimates to launch Wall Street Reform Act projects. Given the uncertainty over the actual volume and growth rate of volume of trading on these new platforms, the Commission has planned for roughly doubling the capacity of its infrastructure related to market surveillance. At the same time, the Commission requires subject matter experts and managers to perform the full scope of regulatory and support activities. These individuals require on-the-job training in many cases, as those with industry knowledge need grounding in the CFTC's regulatory framework, while those with a regulatory background need to understand the specifics of the industry the Commission regulates.

The Administration strongly supports fully funding the CFTC through user fees. Authorization of fees would bring the CFTC into line with all other Federal financial regulators, which are funded in whole or in part through user fees. Upon enactment of authorizing legislation permitting the CFTC to collect user fees, the Administration will transmit a budget amendment to reflect the funding of CFTC's 2013 appropriation through offsetting collections.

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Section 748 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Act) (P.L. 111–203) 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 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, the 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 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 Customer Protection Fund is a revolving fund established under section 748 of the Act. The Commission shall deposit civil monetary penalties, disgorgements, and fines it collects in covered administrative or judicial enforcement actions into the 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 Fund, and will pay whistleblower awards and finance customer education initiatives from the 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 $4,000 for official reception and representation expenses, [$114,500,000, of which $500,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2013, to implement the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act grant program as provided by section 1405 of Public Law 110–140 (15 U.S.C. 8004)] $122,425,000; of which $6,000,000 to remain available until September 30, 2014, shall be for CPSC Headquarters relocation. (Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012.)

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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. This request includes funding for continued implementation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, including fulfillment of Congressional mandates to promulgate safety standards and the subsequent enforcement of those standards; working with industry to develop voluntary consensus standards; increasing surveillance at U.S. ports of entry to prevent non-compliant products from entering the United States marketplace; and engaging in global outreach and education with the regulated community.

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Employment Summary

Corporation for National and Community Service

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses for the Corporation for National and Community Service (referred to in this title as "CNCS'') to carry out the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (referred to in this title as "1973 Act'') and the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (referred to in this title as "1990 Act''), [$751,672,000] $760,498,000, notwithstanding sections 198B(b)(3), 198S(g), 501(a)(4)(C), and 501(a)(4)(F) of the 1990 Act: 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) [$44,900,000] $50,000,000 shall be available for expenses authorized under section 501(a)(4)(E) of the 1990 Act; (3) [$2,000,000] $5,000,000 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; (4) [$13,466,000] $15,990,000 shall be available to provide assistance to State commissions on national and community service, under section 126(a) of the 1990 Act and notwithstanding section 501(a)(5)(B) of the 1990 Act; (5) [$31,942,000] $30,110,000 shall be available to carry out subtitle E of the 1990 Act; and (6) [$3,992,000 shall be available for expenses authorized under section 501(a)(4)(F) of the 1990 Act, which, notwithstanding the provisions of section 198P shall be awarded by CNCS on a competitive basis] $3,000,000 shall be available 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: Provided further, That, with respect to amounts provided under this heading for State Service Commissions, section 126 of the 1990 Act shall be applied by substituting "$200,000'' for "$250,000'' each place that it appears: Provided, further, That not to exceed 20 percent of funds made available under section 501(a)(4)(E) 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), and that any funds deobligated from such projects shall immediately be available for activities authorized under 198K of such Act. (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)