of the Foundation nor shall the full faith and credit of the United States extend to any obligation of the Foundation.

(j) AMENDMENT AND REPEAL.-The Congress expressly reserves the right to repeal or amend this section at any time.

(20 U.S.C. 5509)

SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION.

(a) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out this Act not to exceed $12,000,000 for each fiscal year 1992 and 1993, not to exceed $13,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and not to exceed $14,000,000 for each fiscal year 1995 and 1996.

(b) of such sums appropriated in a fiscal year, 25 percent shall be available for the activities of the Office of Environmental Education, 25 percent shall be available for the operation of the environmental education and training program, 38 percent shall be available for environmental education grants, 10 percent shall be available for support of the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation, and 2 percent shall be available to support awards pursuant to section 8(e) of this Act.

(c) Funds appropriated_pursuant to this section may be made available to the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation to

(1) match partially or wholly the amount or value of contributions (whether in currency, services, or property) made to the Foundation by private persons and State and local governments; and

(2) provide administrative services under section 10(d) of this Act:

Provided, That the Administrator determines that such funds will be used to carry out the statutory purposes of the Foundation in a manner consistent with the goals, objectives and programs of this Act.

(20 U.S.C. 5510)

SECTION 5051 OF THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT OF 1988

SUBTITLE B-NATIONAL COMMISSION ON DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS SEC. 5051. NATIONAL COMMISSION ON DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS.

(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION.-There is established a National Commission on Drug-Free Schools (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission").

(b) MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION. (1) The Commission shall consist of the following 26 members:

(A) The Secretary of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Secretary").

(B) The Director of National Drug Control Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Director").

(C) Sixteen individuals appointed by the Secretary and the Director.

(D) Four members of the House of Representatives, of which 2 members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 2 members shall be appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.

(E) Four members of the Senate, of which 2 members shall be appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate and 2 members shall be appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate. (2) The Secretary and the Director shall cochair the Commission.

(3) The members of the Commission appointed under paragraph (1)(C) shall consist of

(A) experts in the fields of drug abuse prevention and education;

(B) representatives of State and local school authorities; (C) representatives of parent-teacher associations; (D) representatives of national education organizations; (E) representatives of community groups with demonstrated records in drug abuse and prevention education; (F) representatives of law enforcement officials; and

(G) other appropriate individuals as determined by the Secretary and the Director.

(c) APPOINTMENTS.-Members shall be appointed to the Commission not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

(d) VACANCIES.-A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect the powers of the Commission.

(e) QUORUM.-Fourteen members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings.

(f) DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.-The Commission shall—

(1) develop recommendations of criteria for identifying drug-free schools and campuses;

(2) develop recommendations for identifying model programs to meet such criteria;

(3) make such other findings, recommendations, and proposals as the Commission deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this section; and

(4) prepare and submit a final report pursuant to subsection (i).

(g) COMPENSATION. (1) Each member of the Commission who is not an officer or employee of the United States shall be compensated at a rate established by the Commission not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for grade GS-18 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code, for each day (including travel time) during which such member is engaged in the actual performance of duties as a member of the Commission. Each member of the Commission who is an officer or employee of the United States shall receive no additional compensation for service on the Commission.

(2) While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of duties for the Commission, all members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at a rate established by the Commission not to exceed the rates authorized for employees of agencies under sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code.

(h) ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. (1) The Commission shall appoint an Executive Director who shall be compensated at a rate established by the Commission not to exceed the rate of basic pay prescribed for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code.

(2) With the approval of the Commission, the Executive Director may appoint and fix the compensation of such additional personnel as the Executive Director considers necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission.

(3) Subject to such rules as may be issued by the Commission, the cochairmen may procure temporary and intermittent services of experts and consultants.

(4) Upon_request of the cochairmen of the Commission, the head of any Federal department, agency, or instrumentality shall make any of the facilities and services of such department, agency, or instrumentality available to the Commission and detail any of the personnel of such department, agency, or instrumentality to the Commission, on a nonreimbursable basis, to assist the Commission in carrying out its duties under this section.

(5) The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the United States.

(6) Service of an individual as a member of the Commission, or employment of an individual by the Commission as an attorney or expert in any business or professional field, on a part-time or full-time basis, with or without compensation, shall not be considered as service or employment bringing such individual within the provisions of any Federal law relating to conflicts of interest or otherwise imposing restrictions, requirements, or penalties in relation to the employment of persons, the performance of services, or the

payment or receipt of compensation in connection with claims, proceedings, or matters involving the United States. Service as a member of the Commission, or as an employee of the Commission, shall not be considered service in an appointive or elective position in the Government for purposes of section 8344 of title 5, United States Code, or comparable provisions of Federal law.

(i) REPORT OF COMMISSION.-The Commission shall report the findings and recommendations determined under subsection (f)(3) as well as proposals for any legislative action necessary to implement the recommendations of the Commission to the President and the Congress not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. The final report of the Commission shall include

(1) recommended criteria for schools to meet to be considered drug-free, which may include, but shall not be limited to

(A) guidelines for the establishment of a drug education program for all students in grades kindergarten through 12;

(B) a code of student conduct;

(C) referral to treatment for students found to be using drugs; and

(D) coordinated programs for drug use prevention involving parents, teachers, counselors, local law enforcement personnel, businesses, and community organizations; (2) a discussion of such issues as

(A) the proper relationship among schools, parents or guardians, and law enforcement officials;

(B) what corrective measures should be imposed on students found to be using drugs;

(C) whether the suspension of eligibility for student assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act upon conviction of a drug-related offense is a deterrent to drug

use;

(D) any other measured response the Commission deems appropriate; and

(E) the potential effects of measured responses described in this paragraph on civil liberties, educational programs, nondrug-using students, and family relationships;

(3) a description of the assistance required by local school districts to establish drug-free schools and the manner in which local, State and Federal Government may provide such assistance; and

(4) a description of the feasibility of certain programs designed to enhance and raise self-esteem, self-confidence, independence, and responsibility among students.

j) POWERS OF COMMISSION.-(1) For the purpose of carrying out this section, the Commission may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the Commission considers appropriate. The Commission may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Commission.

(2) Any member or employee of the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action which the Commission is authorized to take by this subsection.

(3) The Commission may secure directly from any Federal agency such information as may be necessary to enable the Commission to carry out this Act. Upon request of the cochairmen of the Commission, the head of such agency shall furnish such information to the Commission.

(k) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.-There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Such sums shall remain available until expended. Any new spending authority (within the meaning of section 401 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974) which is provided under this section shall be effective for any fiscal year only to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts.

(20 U.S.C. 3172 note)