Transfer of Functions.
Section 2
SEC. 2. Transfer of Functions.—All functions and all powers of the Bureau of Fiber Development and Inspection Service (BFDIS) of the Department of Trade pertinent to the abaca industry except for grading and inspection functions are hereby transferred to the AIDA. Such transfer shall include the corresponding balances of appropriations, records, equipment, properties and such personnel as may be necessary, Provided, That the Bureau of Fiber Development and Inspection Service (BFDIS); shall henceforth be renamed Bureau of Fiber and Inspection Service (BFDIS); Provided, further, That the AIDA, through its Board, shall effect the transfer herein provided in a manner that will ensure the least disruption of on-going programs and projects. The Abaca Production and Development Program (APDP) is hereby transferred from the Department of Agriculture to the AIDA, together with all corresponding balances of appropriations, records, equipment, properties and such personnel as may be necessary; Provided, That the AIDA through its Board, shall effect the transfer herein provided in a manner that will ensure the least disruption of ongoing programs and projects.