A bill to authorize appropriations for certain insular areas of the United States and for other purposes.

(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 97-167)

Title I: Guam - Amends the Organic Act of Guam to authorize initiatives and referenda in Guam. Sets forth the referendum procedure. Subjects the Lieutenant Governor and the members of the legislature to recall. Authorizes appropriations for grants to Guam for fiscal years 1983-1986 for rehabilitation and construction of public facilities.

Title II: Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands - Amends the date for transferring certain U.S. property located in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands to the governments of such islands. Makes such date the termination date of the trusteeship agreement governing the administration of the Trust Territory instead of October 1, 1982.

Title III: Virgin Islands - Authorizes appropriations for each of fiscal years 1982 through 1985 for grants to the Virgin Islands for construction of water and power generation and distribution facilities pursuant to a plan which meets specified requirements.

Title IV: American Samoa - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to guarantee bonds or other obligations of the American Samoa Power Authority for purchase by the Federal Financing Bank if such bonds or obligations are issued to finance: (1) the purchase, shipment, or installation of power generating equipment; (2) overhaul of existing power generating equipment; and (3) power distribution equipment, parts, and lines. Limits the aggregate principal amount of such obligations which may be guaranteed. Prohibits any commitment to guarantee after a specified date. Authorizes the Secretary to guarantee payment of principal and interest on bonds and other obligations issued by the Power Authority. Prohibits any such guarantee unless the Secretary makes specified determinations. Authorizes the United States to withhold payment of money due American Samoa and to use the withheld amount to offset any U.S. claim against American Samoa or the Power Authority if the Secretary determines that the Power Authority will not meet its obligation to pay interest and principal.

Title V: Miscellaneous - Transfers the duty to prepare a comprehensive energy plan for specified insular areas of the United States from the Secretary of Energy to the Secretary of the Interior. Deems the governments of specified U.S. territories to have met the matching assistance requirements for certain authorized capital improvement projects. Authorizes appropriations for grants to American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands for fiscal years 1982 through 1985 for rehabilitation and construction of public facilities.