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days per year. In discussion, he added that even a markedly lower level of sequestration could lead to selective impacts that are greater than they first appear, including staff furloughs and museum closings.

Directing the Regents' attention to the proposed fiscal year 1992 request which totals $461 million for capital and operating budgets, Mr. Jameson noted the continuity of emphases from the previous year in such areas as automation, Museum Support Center equipping, building maintenance and security, major scientific instrumentation, exhibitions, and the National Museum of the American Indian. He added that major planning and construction projects include the American Indian Museum, the East Court of the Natural History Museum, and the Extension of the National Air and Space Museum.

After discussion, the following four motions were approved as proposed in the report below:

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed revisions to the budget of the nonappropriated funds for fiscal year 1990 and authorizes expenditures by the Secretary in accordance therewith; any material changes in program plans incorporated in the revised budget, or any changes of more than $250,000 in any general unrestricted Trust fund program or administrative expenditure, shall be made only with approval of the Board of Regents or its Executive Committee.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the budget of appropriated funds for fiscal year 1991 and proposed revisions to the budget of the nonappropriated funds for fiscal year 1991 as presented, and authorizes expenditures by the Secretary in accordance therewith; any material changes in program plans incorporated in these budgets, or any changes of more than $250,000 in any general unrestricted trust fund program or administrative expenditure, shall be made only with approval of the Board of Regents or its Executive Committee.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the Smithsonian Institution budget of appropriated funds for fiscal year 1992 for presentation to the Office of Management and Budget, and authorizes expenditures by the Secretary in accordance therewith; any material changes in program plans incorporated in this budget shall be made only with approval of the Board of Regents or its Executive Committee.