alternatives. (e) General provisions (1) In general Positions authorized before the date of the enactment of this Act, and any existing officer vacancies within the Department of Homeland Security on such date, shall not count towards the increases mandated by this section. (2) Other authorized expenditures The Secretary is authorized to procure space, temporary facilities, and to hire the required administrative and legal support staff, on an expedited basis, to accommodate the additional positions authorized under this section. (3) Subject to appropriations This section is subject to the availability of appropriations. 3104. Definitions In this title: (1) Asylum applicant The term Asylum Applicant means an alien who (a) has no permanent immigration status