For the fiscal year 1997 budget justifications, detailed narrative descriptions and other information will be provided for all ongoing No Year projects funded in the budget base. This narrative information will be supported by a financial summary statement. The detailed financial, scheduling and cost information that is provided for ongoing projects includes a project title, the year funds were first appropriated (or reprogrammed) for the project, the total estimated cost of the project, the total amount funded through fiscal year 1996, the amount that is required to be appropriated to complete the project, the total amount funded in the budget base for fiscal year 1997, the expended, obligated, unobligated and unliquidated balances as of September 30, 1995, and when applicable the estimated date for project completion.

This allotment provides funds for the purchase of supplies, materials, tools, equipment and services for the maintenance and repair of the fifty elevators and four escalators installed in the Library of Congress facilities. Thirty-seven Purchase Orders were issued to 14 firms in fiscal year 1995 at a cost of $43,000.

Provides funds for the purchase of supplies, materials, tools, equipment and services for the maintenance and repair of more that 125 air handling units, many of which provide environmental conditions that are specifically designed and operated to accommodate the Library's preservation requirements for its collections. To eliminate contaminants from the supply air for the Madison Building, a special filter media is maintained with attendant annual expenses of $50,000 for the purchase of material.

Additionally, this account provides for the maintenance, repair and replacement of refrigeration equipment for labs and cafeteria use, temperature control, direct expansion air conditioning systems for the Special Facilities Center, exhaust fan systems, and central control and monitoring system of HVAC systems.

These funds provide for the repair, replacement and improvement of Library of Congress facilities. The scope of projects exceed normal maintenance requirements but do not justify a special appropriation request. All expenditure requests are justified and then approved by the Architect of the Capitol.

The cleaning of air distribution duct work has been progressing for three years in the Jefferson and Adams Buildings. The condition of air handling systems to date confirms that this work is essential to comply with indoor air quality requirements. The duct cleaning is approximately 30% complete and will require another six years to complete. The work is being accomplished through a combination of service contracts and employment of temporary laborers.

The removal of asbestos containing materials (ACM) has been progressing for four years and is approximately 35% complete. Work has been scheduled to repair deteriorated ACM or when equipment repair work makes replacement mandatory. The work is accomplished consistent with OSHA and EPA regulations. The work is accomplished with temporary skilled labor paid at Davis-Bacon wage rates.

These funds are used for the purchase of supplies and materials for the repair of the Jefferson and Adams Buildings metal roofs and the Madison Building and Special Facilities Center built up roofs. Further, studies are being made to determine the current condition of roofing materials in order to project the expected life of the roofing system.

This van is used to transport materials and personnel needed for the maintenance and operation of the Special Facilities Center Building and Grounds. The vehicle is leased on an annual basis.

For the fiscal year 1997 budget justifications, detailed narrative descriptions and other information will be provided for all
annual operating allotments. This narrative information will be supported by an annual operating allotment history that
includes the following data: the allotment code number (Object Code), allotment title (Item), and the last funding level before
that allotment was increased or decreased to the fiscal year 1995 level (Allotment before 95 Level). A two-column designation
follows that indicates in the first column a letter code whether that amount was initiated (I), the year changed to the fiscal year
1995 level (C), or has been continued at that base amount (B) since 1987. The second column will indicate for those allotments
that have changed before fiscal year 1995 the year of that change. The next several columns will indicate funding levels for
fiscal years 1995, 1996 and 1997, as well as the obligations for fiscal year 1995. In accordance with sound financial management
practice, these allotments are reviewed and adjusted to reflect changing needs. Increases that cannot be absorbed from other
operating areas are requested through the budget process. For fiscal year 1997, no increases have been requested for operating
allotments in the "Library Buildings and Grounds" appropriation.

DETAIL FOR ONGOING NO YEAR PROJECTS FUNDED IN THE BASE

For the fiscal year 1997 budget justifications, detailed narrative descriptions and other information will be provided for all ongoing No Year projects funded in the budget base. This narrative information will be supported by a financial summary statement. The detailed financial, scheduling and cost information that is provided for ongoing projects includes a project title, the year funds were first appropriated (or reprogrammed) for the project, the total estimated cost of the project, the total amount funded through fiscal year 1996, the amount that is required to be appropriated to complete the project, the total amount funded in the budget base for fiscal year 1997, the expended, obligated, unobligated and unliquidated balances as of September 30, 1995, and when applicable the estimated date for project completion.