 
                   CHAPTER 48--DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 
                SUBCHAPTER IV--ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
 
                Part B--General Administrative Provisions
 
Sec. 3478. Facilities at remote locations


(a) Authorized services, supplies and facilities

    The Secretary is authorized to provide, construct, or maintain for 
employees and their dependents stationed at remote locations as 
necessary and when not otherwise available at such remote locations--
        (1) emergency medical services and supplies;
        (2) food and other subsistence supplies;
        (3) dining facilities;
        (4) audiovisual equipment, accessories, and supplies for 
    recreation and training;
        (5) reimbursement for food, clothing, medicine, and other 
    supplies furnished by such employees in emergencies for the 
    temporary relief of distressed persons;
        (6) living and working quarters and facilities; and
        (7) transportation for dependents of employees of the Department 
    to the nearest appropriate educational facilities.

(b) Reimbursements

    The furnishing of medical treatment under paragraph (1) of 
subsection (a) of this section and the furnishing of services and 
supplies under paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (a) of this 
section shall be at prices reflecting reasonable value as determined by 
the Secretary.

(c) Appropriation credits and refunds

    Proceeds from reimbursements under this section may be credited to 
the appropriation of funds that bear or will bear all or part of the 
cost of such work or services or used to refund excess sums when 
necessary.

(Pub. L. 96-88, title IV, Sec. 418, Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 686.)
