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approximately in proportion to the operating program expenditures of the Institution as a whole.

4.  Nonappropriated unrestricted trust funds are allocated to meet important needs of the Institution in such areas as major purchases for the collections, and, normally on a special project basis, scholarly studies, and educational activities.  Trust fund allotments are made to bureaus and offices where it is determined that there are temporary or continuing requirements or where there are restricted trust funds dedicated by their source to a particular project or program.  Annually, as part of its consolidated budget review, the Board of Regents determines if additional allocations of unrestricted trust fund income can be made to reduce requirements for appropriated funds.

5.  In recognition of museum and gallery participation in the planning, development, and administration of the museum shops, concessions, and product development programs, a portion of the net income of these activities is budgeted for use by the museums and galleries.  Annual budgets for such funds are prepared.  Other special purpose funds which are available to the bureaus result from their activities such as the operation of the parking facility at the National Zoological Park and the film and planetarium showings at the National Air and Space Museum.  These funds are dedicated to particular needs such as parking improvements, replacement films, and educational publications.

6.  Physical plant improvements are funded with appropriated funds except when it is determined that the nature of the property, type of improvement, or the urgency of the project makes it