Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of the Act on Limitations of Government Financial Assistance to Corporations (Act No. 24 of 1946), when the national government determines it necessary for the smooth operation of its services, it may provide guarantees within the limit of an amount approved by the Diet and within the period determined to be necessary with regard to liabilities pertaining to short-term debt incurred by JHIA pursuant to the provisions of the preceding Article.