PUBLIC LAW 101-45—JUNE 30, 1989 103 STAT. 113 until September 30, 1990: Provided, That, notwithstanding section 38 USC 4081 4081 of title 38, United States Code, during fiscal year 1989 (1) the note. United States Court of Veterans Appeals may (A) without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appoint- ments in the competitive service, appoint not to exceed 35 employees (and employees to replace any employees so appointed whose employment by the Court is terminated) who shall be eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a position in the competitive service if (i) application therefor is made to the Office of Personnel Manage- ment by December 31, 1990, and (ii) the Director of the Office of Personnel Management determines that such noncompetitive conversion is in the interest of the Government, and (B) procure the services of experts and consultants under section 3109 of such title, (2) in the making of appointments pursuant to clause (1), preference among equally-qualified persons shall be given to persons who are preference eligibles (as defined in section 2108(3) of such title), and (3) the authorities provided in clause (1) may be exercised by the Chief Judge of the Court whenever there are not at least two Associate Judges on the Court. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SALARIES AND EXPENSES For an additional amount for "Salaries and expenses", $6,000,000. ABATEMENT, CONTROL, AND COMPUANCE For an additional amount for "Abatement, control, and compli- ance", $9,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 1990. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SUPERFUND (RESCISSION) Of available funds under this head, $15,000,000 are rescinded. SALARIES AND EXPENSES (TRANSFER OF FUNDS) For an additional amount for "Salaries and expenses", up to $5,000,000, which shall be derived by transfer from "Abatement, control, and compliance". FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM (TRANSFER OF FUNDS) For an additional amount for the "Emergency food and shelter program", $12,000,000, to be derived by transfer from "Urban devel- opment action grants".
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