§271. Authorization of appropriations; employment of temporary personnel

There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter other than those services for which fees are authorized pursuant to section 251 of this title. Such appropriated funds may be used by the Secretary to employ qualified persons not regularly in the service of the United States for temporary assistance in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.

(Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313, pt. C, §31, 39 Stat. 491 ; Pub. L. 97–35, title I, §158(a)(2), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 376 .)

Amendments

1981-Pub. L. 97–35 inserted provisions respecting authorizing of appropriations.

Effective Date of 1981 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 97–35 effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section 158(b) of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as a note under section 251 of this title.