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Browse by Category Legislative Branch Branch Legislative Congress Architect of the Capitol Congressional Budget Office Government Accountability Office Government Publishing Office 1 2 Home The Government of the United States About Us Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 5 of 7. Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1[11/14/2018 12:39:12 PM] Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MANUAL Declaration of Independence Action of Second Continental Congress, July 4, 1776 IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self‐evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.‐‐That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, ‐‐That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.‐‐Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them. He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only. He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures. He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people. He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within. He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands. He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers. He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries. He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance. He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures. He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power. He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation: For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us: For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States: For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world: For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent: For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury: For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies: For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments: For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever. He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us. He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people. He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation. He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands. He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions. In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people. Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our Brittish brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends. We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. The 56 signatures on the Declaration appear in the positions indicated: Column 1 Georgia: Button Gwinnett Lyman Hall George Walton Column 2 North Carolina: William Hooper Joseph Hewes John Penn South Carolina: Edward Rutledge Thomas Heyward, Jr. Thomas Lynch, Jr. Arthur Middleton Column 3 Massachusetts: John Hancock Maryland: Samuel Chase William Paca Thomas Stone Charles Carroll of Carrollton Virginia: George Wythe Richard Henry Lee Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Harrison Thomas Nelson, Jr. Francis Lightfoot Lee Carter Braxton Column 4 Pennsylvania: Robert Morris Benjamin Rush Benjamin Franklin John Morton George Clymer James Smith George Taylor James Wilson George Ross Delaware: Caesar Rodney George Read Thomas McKean Column 5 New York: William Floyd Philip Livingston Francis Lewis Lewis Morris New Jersey: Richard Stockton John Witherspoon Francis Hopkinson John Hart Abraham Clark Column 6 New Hampshire: Josiah Bartlett William Whipple Massachusetts: Samuel Adams John Adams Robert Treat Paine Elbridge Gerry Rhode Island: Stephen Hopkins William Ellery Connecticut: Roger Sherman Samuel Huntington William Williams Oliver Wolcott New Hampshire: Matthew Thornton For more information on the Declaration of Independence and the Charters of Freedom, see http://archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration.html THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MANUAL Constitution of the United States Article I Article II Article III Article IV Article V Article VI Article VII Amendments 1‐10 Amendments 11‐27 Note: The following text is a transcription of the Constitution in its original form. Items that are hyperlinked/underlined have since been amended or superseded. Preamble We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Article I Section 1. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. Section 2. The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states, and the electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the state legislature. No person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the age of twenty five years, and been seven years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state in which he shall be chosen. Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several states which may be included within this union, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other Persons. The actual Enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct. The number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand, but each state shall have at least one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the state of New Hampshire shall be entitled to chuse three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations one, Connecticut five, New York six, New Jersey four, Pennsylvania eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five, South Carolina five, and Georgia three. When vacancies happen in the Representation from any state, the executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies. The House of Representatives shall choose their speaker and other officers; and shall have the sole power of impeachment. Section 3. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, chosen by the legislature thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. Immediately after they shall be assembled in consequence of the first election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three classes. The seats of the Senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year, of the second class at the expiration of the fourth year, and the third class at the expiration of the sixth year, so that one third may be chosen every second year; and if vacancies happen by resignation, or otherwise, during the recess of the legislature of any state, the executive thereof may make temporary appointments until the next meeting of the legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies. No person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the age of thirty years, and been nine years a citizen of the United States and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he shall be chosen. The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote, unless they be equally divided. The Senate shall choose their other officers, and also a President pro tempore, in the absence of the Vice President, or when he shall exercise the office of President of the United States. The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. When sitting for that purpose, they shall be on oath or affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside: And no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two thirds of the members present. Judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States: but the party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment and punishment, according to law. Section 4. The times, places and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing Senators. The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by law appoint a different day. Section 5. Each House shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties as each House may provide. Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two thirds, expel a member. Each House shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such parts as may in their judgment require secrecy; and the yeas and nays of the members of either House on any question shall, at the desire of one fifth of those present, be entered on the journal. Neither House, during the session of Congress, shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which the two Houses shall be sitting. Section 6. The Senators and Representatives shall receive a compensation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury of the United States. They shall in all cases, except treason, felony and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any speech or debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other place. No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time: and no person holding any office under the United States, shall be a member of either House during his continuance in office. Section 7. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments as on other Bills. Every bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a law, be presented to the President of the United States; if he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his objections to that House in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the objections at large on their journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If after such reconsideration two thirds of that House shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with the objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two thirds of that House, it shall become a law. But in all such cases the votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the persons voting for and against the bill shall be entered on the journal of each House respectively. If any bill shall not be returned by the President within ten days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall be a law, in like manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress by their adjournment prevent its return, in which case it shall not be a law. Every order, resolution, or vote to which the concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a question of adjournment) shall be presented to the President of the United States; and before the same shall take effect, shall be approved by him, or being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by two thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the rules and limitations prescribed in the case of a bill. Section 8. The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States; but all duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the United States; To borrow money on the credit of the United States; To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes; To establish a uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States; To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures; To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States; To establish post offices and post roads; To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries; To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court; To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and offenses against the law of nations; To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning captures on land and water; To raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years; To provide and maintain a navy; To make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces; To provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the union, suppress insurrections and repel invasions; To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the militia, and for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the United States, reserving to the states respectively, the appointment of the officers, and the authority of training the militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress; To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of the government of the United States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased by the consent of the legislature of the state in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings;‐‐And To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof. Section 9. The migration or importation of such persons as any of the states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each person. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it. No bill of attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed. No capitation, or other direct, tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken. No tax or duty shall be laid on articles exported from any state. No preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or revenue to the ports of one state over those of another: nor shall vessels bound to, or from, one state, be obliged to enter, clear or pay duties in another. No money shall be drawn from the treasury, but in consequence of appropriations made by law; and a regular statement and account of receipts and expenditures of all public money shall be published from time to time. No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States: and no person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state. Section 10. No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation; grant letters of marque and reprisal; coin money; emit bills of credit; make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts; pass any bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the obligation of contracts, or grant any title of nobility. No state shall, without the consent of the Congress, lay any imposts or duties on imports or exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing it's inspection laws: and the net produce of all duties and imposts, laid by any state on imports or exports, shall be for the use of the treasury of the United States; and all such laws shall be subject to the revision and control of the Congress. No state shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any duty of tonnage, keep troops, or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another state, or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay. Article II Section 1. The executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his office during the term of four years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same term, be elected, as follows: Each state shall appoint, in such manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a number of electors, equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress: but no Senator or Representative, or person holding an office of trust or profit under the United States, shall be appointed an elector. The electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by ballot for two persons, of whom one at least shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves. And they shall make a list of all the persons voted for, and of the number of votes for each; which list they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate. The President of the Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted. The person having the greatest number of votes shall be the President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed; and if there be more than one who have such majority, and have an equal number of votes, then the House of Representatives shall immediately choose by ballot one of them for President; and if no person have a majority, then from the five highest on the list the said House shall in like manner choose the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by States, the representation from each state having one vote; A quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice. In every case, after the choice of the President, the person having the greatest number of votes of the electors shall be the Vice President. But if there should remain two or more who have equal votes, the Senate shall choose from them by ballot the Vice President. The Congress may determine the time of choosing the electors, and the day on which they shall give their votes; which day shall be the same throughout the United States. No person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States, at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the office of President; neither shall any person be eligible to that office who shall not have attained to the age of thirty five years, and been fourteen Years a resident within the United States. In case of the removal of the President from office, or of his death, resignation, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, the same shall devolve on the Vice President, and the Congress may by law provide for the case of removal, death, resignation or inability, both of the President and Vice President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly, until the disability be removed, or a President shall be elected. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services, a compensation, which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the period for which he shall have been elected, and he shall not receive within that period any other emolument from the United States, or any of them. Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation:‐‐"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." Section 2. The President shall be commander in chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the United States; he may require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective offices, and he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment. He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law: but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments. The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session. Section 3. He shall from time to time give to the Congress information of the state of the union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient; he may, on extraordinary occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in case of disagreement between them, with respect to the time of adjournment, he may adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper; he shall receive ambassadors and other public ministers; he shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed, and shall commission all the officers of the United States. Section 4. The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. Article III Section 1. The judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The judges, both of the supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behaviour, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services, a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office. Section 2. The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and equity, arising under this Constitution, the laws of the United States, and treaties made, or which shall be made, under their authority;‐‐to all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls;‐‐to all cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction;‐‐to controversies to which the United States shall be a party;‐‐to controversies between two or more states;‐‐ between a state and citizens of another state;‐‐between citizens of different states;‐‐ between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants of different states, and between a state, or the citizens thereof, and foreign states, citizens or subjects. In all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, and those in which a state shall be party, the Supreme Court shall have original jurisdiction. In all the other cases before mentioned, the Supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions, and under such regulations as the Congress shall make. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any state, the trial shall be at such place or places as the Congress may by law have directed. Section 3. Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court. The Congress shall have power to declare the punishment of treason, but no attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture except during the life of the person attainted. Article IV Section 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. And the Congress may by general laws prescribe the manner in which such acts, records, and proceedings shall be proved, and the effect thereof. Section 2. The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states. A person charged in any state with treason, felony, or other crime, who shall flee from justice, and be found in another state, shall on demand of the executive authority of the state from which he fled, be delivered up, to be removed to the state having jurisdiction of the crime. No person held to service or labor in one state, under the laws thereof, escaping into another, shall, in consequence of any law or regulation therein, be discharged from such service or labor, but shall be delivered up on claim of the party to whom such service or labor may be due. Section 3. New states may be admitted by the Congress into this union; but no new states shall be formed or erected within the jurisdiction of any other state; nor any state be formed by the junction of two or more states, or parts of states, without the consent of the legislatures of the states concerned as well as of the Congress. The Congress shall have power to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging to the United States; and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed as to prejudice any claims of the United States, or of any particular state. Section 4. The United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them against invasion; and on application of the legislature, or of the executive (when the legislature cannot be convened) against domestic violence. Article V The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of this Constitution, when ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the several states, or by conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratification may be proposed by the Congress; provided that no amendment which may be made prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any manner affect the first and fourth clauses in the ninth section of the first article; and that no state, without its consent, shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate. Article VI All debts contracted and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation. This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding. The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States. Article VII The ratification of the conventions of nine states, shall be sufficient for the establishment of this Constitution between the states so ratifying the same. Signers Done in convention by the unanimous consent of the states present the seventeenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven and of the independence of the United States of America the twelfth. In witness whereof We have hereunto subscribed our Names, G. Washington‐Presidt. and deputy from Virginia New Hampshire: John Langdon, Nicholas Gilman Massachusetts: Nathaniel Gorham, Rufus King Connecticut: Wm: Saml. Johnson, Roger Sherman New York: Alexander Hamilton New Jersey: Wil: Livingston, David Brearly, Wm. Paterson, Jona: Dayton Pennsylvania: B. Franklin, Thomas Mifflin, Robt. Morris, Geo. Clymer, Thos. FitzSimons, Jared Ingersoll, James Wilson, Gouv Morris Delaware: Geo: Read, Gunning Bedford jun, John Dickinson, Richard Bassett, Jaco: Broom Maryland: James McHenry, Dan of St Thos. Jenifer, Danl Carroll Virginia: John Blair‐‐, James Madison Jr. North Carolina: Wm. Blount, Richd. Dobbs Spaight, Hu Williamson South Carolina: J. Rutledge, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, Charles Pinckney, Pierce Butler Georgia: William Few, Abr Baldwin Amendments Note: The first ten Amendments were ratified December 15, 1791, and form what is known as the Bill of Rights. Amendment 1 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Amendment 2 A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Amendment 3 No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Amendment 4 The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Amendment 5 No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Amendment 6 In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Amendment 7 In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. Amendment 8 Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Amendment 9 The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Amendment 10 The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. Amendment 11 (Ratified February 7, 1795) The judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by citizens of another state, or by citizens or subjects of any foreign state. Amendment 12 (Ratified July 27, 1804) The electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice‐President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice‐President, and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice‐President, and of the number of votes for each, which lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate;‐‐The President of the Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates and the votes shall then be counted;‐‐the person having the greatest number of votes for President, shall be the President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed; and if no person have such majority, then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as President, the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by ballot, the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two‐thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice. And if the House of Representatives shall not choose a President whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the fourth day of March next following, then the Vice‐President shall act as President, as in the case of the death or other constitutional disability of the President. The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice‐President, shall be the Vice‐President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed, and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose the Vice‐President; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two‐thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice‐President of the United States. Amendment 13 (Ratified December 6, 1865) Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. Section 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Amendment 14 (Ratified July 9, 1868) Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. Section 2. Representatives shall be apportioned among the several states according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each state, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the right to vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the executive and judicial officers of a state, or the members of the legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such state, being twenty‐one years of age, and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion, or other crime, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty‐one years of age in such state. Section 3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any state legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any state, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two‐thirds of each House, remove such disability. Section 4. The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned. But neither the United States nor any state shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void. Section 5. The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article. Amendment 15 (Ratified February 3, 1870) Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Amendment 16 (Ratified February 3, 1913) The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several states, and without regard to any census or enumeration. Amendment 17 (Ratified April 8, 1913) The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the state legislatures. When vacancies happen in the representation of any state in the Senate, the executive authority of such state shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, that the legislature of any state may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct. This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution. Amendment 18 (Ratified January 16, 1919. Repealed December 5, 1933 by Amendment 21) Section 1. After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited. Section 2. The Congress and the several states shall have concurrent power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Section 3. This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of the several states, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the states by the Congress. Amendment 19 (Ratified August 18, 1920) The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Amendment 20 (Ratified January 23, 1933) Section 1. The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on the 3d day of January, of the years in which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified; and the terms of their successors shall then begin. Section 2. The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall begin at noon on the 3d day of January, unless they shall by law appoint a different day. Section 3. If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President, the President elect shall have died, the Vice President elect shall become President. If a President shall not have been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, or if the President elect shall have failed to qualify, then the Vice President elect shall act as President until a President shall have qualified; and the Congress may by law provide for the case wherein neither a President elect nor a Vice President elect shall have qualified, declaring who shall then act as President, or the manner in which one who is to act shall be selected, and such person shall act accordingly until a President or Vice President shall have qualified. Section 4. The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the House of Representatives may choose a President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them, and for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the Senate may choose a Vice President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them. Section 5. Sections 1 and 2 shall take effect on the 15th day of October following the ratification of this article. Section 6. This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three‐fourths of the several states within seven years from the date of its submission. Amendment 21 (Ratified December 5, 1933) Section 1. The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed. Section 2. The transportation or importation into any state, territory, or possession of the United States for delivery or use therein of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the laws thereof, is hereby prohibited. Section 3. This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by conventions in the several states, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the states by the Congress. Amendment 22 (Ratified February 27, 1951) Section 1. No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. But this article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term. Section 2. This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three‐fourths of the several states within seven years from the date of its submission to the states by the Congress. Amendment 23 (Ratified March 29, 1961) Section 1. The District constituting the seat of government of the United States shall appoint in such manner as the Congress may direct: A number of electors of President and Vice President equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives in Congress to which the District would be entitled if it were a state, but in no event more than the least populous state; they shall be in addition to those appointed by the states, but they shall be considered, for the purposes of the election of President and Vice President, to be electors appointed by a state; and they shall meet in the District and perform such duties as provided by the twelfth article of amendment. Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Amendment 24 (Ratified January 23, 1964) Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax. Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Amendment 25 (Ratified February 10, 1967) Section 1. In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President. Section 2. Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress. Section 3. Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President. Section 4. Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President. Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty‐eight hours for that purpose if not in session. If the Congress, within twenty‐one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty‐one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two‐thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office. Amendment 26 (Ratified July 1, 1971) Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older, to vote, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of age. Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Amendment 27 (Ratified May 7, 1992) No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened. For more information on the Constitution and the Charters of Freedom, see http://archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MANUAL History of Agency Organizational Changes Federal Agencies Terminated, Transferred, or Changed in Name Subsequent to March 4, 1933 NOTE: Italicized terms indicate obsolete agencies, organizations, and programs. Refer to the name of the obsolete entity in this index for more explanation. Some dates prior to March 4, 1933 are included to provide additional information. Entries are indexed using the most significant term in their titles, or when there is more than one significant term, the entry uses the first significant term. Thus, Bureau of the Budget is found at Budget, Bureau of the, and Annual Assay Commission is found at Assay Commission, Annual. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y A Accounting Office, General Established by act of June 10, 1921 (42 Stat. 20). Renamed Government Accountability Office by act of July 7, 2004 (118 Stat. 814). ACTION Established by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1971 (5 U.S.C. app.), effective July 1, 1971. Reorganized by act of Oct. 1, 1973 (87 Stat. 405). Functions relating to SCORE and ACT programs transferred to Small Business Administration by EO 11871 of July 18, 1975 (40 FR 30915). Functions exercised by the Director of ACTION prior to Mar. 31, 1995, transferred to the Corporation for National and Community Service (107 Stat. 888 and Proclamation 6662 of Apr. 4, 1994 (57 FR 16507)). Acts of Congress See State, Department of Administrative Conference of the United States Established by act of Aug. 30, 1964 (78 Stat. 615). Terminated by act of Nov. 19, 1995 (109 Stat. 480). Reauthorized in 2004, 2008, and 2009 by acts of Oct. 30, 2004 (118 Stat. 2255), July 30, 2008 (122 Stat. 2914), and March 11, 2009 (123 Stat. 656). Reestablished by Congress on Mar. 3, 2010 upon confirmation of chairman. Advanced Research Projects Agency See Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Advisory Board. See other part of title Advisory Committee. See other part of title Advisory Council. See other part of title Aeronautical Board Organized in 1916 by agreement of War and Navy Secretaries. Placed under supervision of President by military order of July 5, 1939. Dissolved by Secretary of Defense letter of July 27, 1948, and functions transferred to Munitions Board and Research and Development Board. Military order of July 5, 1939, revoked by military order of Oct. 18, 1948. Aeronautics, Bureau of Established in the Department of the Navy by act of July 12, 1921 (42 Stat. 140). Abolished by act of Aug. 18, 1959 (73 Stat. 395) and functions transferred to Bureau of Naval Weapons. Aeronautics, National Advisory Committee for Established by act of Mar. 3, 1915 (38 Stat. 930). Terminated by act of July 29, 1958 (72 Stat. 432), and functions transferred to National Aeronautics and Space Administration, established by same act. Aeronautics Administration, Civil See Aeronautics Authority, Civil Aeronautics Authority, Civil Established under act of June 23, 1938 (52 Stat. 973). Renamed Civil Aeronautics Board and Administrator transferred to the Department of Commerce by Reorg. Plan Nos. III and IV of 1940, effective June 30, 1940. Office of Administrator designated Civil Aeronautics Administration by Department Order 52 of Aug. 29, 1940. Administration transferred to Federal Aviation Agency by act of Aug. 23, 1958 (72 Stat. 810). Functions of Board under act of Aug. 23, 1958 (72 Stat. 775), transferred to National Transportation Safety Board by act of Oct. 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 931). Functions of Board terminated or transferred— effective in part Dec. 31, 1981; in part Jan. 1, 1983; and in part Jan. 1, 1985—by act of Aug. 23, 1958 (92 Stat. 1744). Most remaining functions transferred to Secretary of Transportation, remainder to U.S. Postal Service. Termination of Board finalized by act of Oct. 4, 1984 (98 Stat. 1703). Aeronautics Board, Civil See Aeronautics Authority, Civil Aeronautics Branch Established in the Department of Commerce to carry out provisions of act of May 20, 1926 (44 Stat. 568). Renamed Bureau of Air Commerce by Secretary’s administrative order of July 1, 1934. Personnel and property transferred to Civil Aeronautics Authority by EO 7959 of Aug. 22, 1938. Aeronautics and Space Council, National Established by act of July 29, 1958 (72 Stat. 427). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1973, effective June 30, 1973. Aging, Administration on Established by Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare on Oct. 1, 1965, to carry out provisions of act of July 14, 1965 (79 Stat. 218). Reassigned to Social and Rehabilitation Service by Department reorganization of Aug. 15, 1967. Transferred to Office of Assistant Secretary for Human Development by Secretary’s order of June 15, 1973. Transferred to the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services by Secretary’s reorganization notice dated Apr. 15, 1991. Transferred to the Administration for Community Living by Department’s notice of April 18, 2012 (77 FR 23250). Aging, Federal Council on Established by Presidential memorandum of Apr. 2, 1956. Reconstituted at Federal level by Presidential letter of Mar. 7, 1959, to Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Abolished by EO 11022 of May 15, 1962, which established President’s Council on Aging. Aging, Office of Established by Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare June 2, 1955, as Special Staff on Aging. Terminated Sept. 30, 1965, and functions assumed by Administration on Aging. Aging, President’s Council on Established by EO 11022 of May 14, 1962. Terminated by EO 11022, which was revoked by EO 12379 of Aug. 17, 1982. Agricultural Adjustment Administration Established by act of May 12, 1933 (48 Stat. 31). Consolidated into Agricultural Conservation and Adjustment Administration as Agricultural Adjustment Agency, Department of Agriculture, by EO 9069 of Feb. 23, 1942. Grouped with other agencies to form Food Production Administration by EO 9280 of Dec. 5, 1942. Transferred to War Food Administration by EO 9322 of Mar. 26, 1943. Administration terminated by EO 9577 of June 29, 1945, and functions transferred to Secretary of Agriculture. Transfer made permanent by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, effective July 16, 1946. Functions of Agricultural Adjustment Agency consolidated with Production and Marketing Administration by Secretary’s Memorandum 1118 of Aug. 18, 1945. Agricultural Adjustment Agency See Agricultural Adjustment Administration Agricultural Advisory Commission, National Established by EO 10472 of July 20, 1953. Terminated Feb. 4, 1965, on resignation of members. Agricultural Chemistry and Engineering, Bureau of See Agricultural Engineering, Bureau of Agricultural Conservation and Adjustment Administration Established by EO 9069 of Feb. 23, 1942, consolidating Agricultural Adjustment Agency, Sugar Agency, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, and Soil Conservation Service. Consolidated into Food Production Administration by EO 9280 of Dec. 5, 1942. Agricultural Conservation Program Service Established by Secretary of Agriculture Jan. 21, 1953, from part of Production and Marketing Administration. Merged with Commodity Stabilization Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 1446, supp. 2, of Apr. 19, 1961. Agricultural Developmental Service, International Established by Secretary of Agriculture memorandum of July 12, 1963. Functions and delegations of authority transferred to Foreign Agricultural Service by Secretary’s memorandum of Mar. 28, 1969. Functions transferred by Secretary to Foreign Economic Development Service Nov. 8, 1969. Agricultural Economics, Bureau of Established by act of May 11, 1931 (42 Stat. 532). Functions transferred to other units of the Department of Agriculture, including Consumer and Marketing Service and Agricultural Research Service, under Secretary’s Memorandum 1320, supp. 4, of Nov. 2, 1953. Agricultural Engineering, Bureau of Established by act of Feb. 23, 1931 (46 Stat. 1266). Merged with Bureau of Chemistry and Soils by Secretarial order of Oct. 16, 1938, to form Bureau of Agricultural Chemistry and Engineering. Agricultural and Industrial Chemistry, Bureau of Bureau of Chemistry and Bureau of Soils, created in 1901, combined into Bureau of Chemistry and Soils by act of Jan. 18, 1927 (44 Stat. 976). Soils units transferred to other agencies of the Department of Agriculture and remaining units of Bureau of Chemistry and Soils and Bureau of Agricultural Engineering consolidated with Bureau of Agricultural Chemistry and Engineering by Secretary’s order of Oct. 16, 1938. In February 1943 agricultural engineering research made part of Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils, and Agricultural Engineering, and organization for continuing agricultural chemistry research relating to crop utilization named Bureau of Agricultural and Industrial Chemistry, in accordance with Research Administration Memorandum 5 issued pursuant to EO 9069 of Feb. 23, 1942, and in conformity with Secretary’s Memorandums 960 and 986. Functions transferred to Agricultural Research Service under Secretary’s Memorandum 1320, supp. 4, of Nov. 2, 1953. Agricultural Library, National Established by Secretary of Agriculture Memorandum 1496 of Mar. 23, 1962. Consolidated into Science and Education Administration by Secretary’s order of Jan. 24, 1978. Reestablished as National Agricultural Library by Secretary’s order of June 16, 1981. Became part of Agricultural Research Service in 1994 under Department of Agriculture reorganization. Agricultural Marketing Administration Established by EO 9069 of Feb. 23, 1942, consolidating Surplus Marketing Administration, Agricultural Marketing Service, and Commodity Exchange Administration. Division of Consumers’ Counsel transferred to Administration by Secretary’s memorandum of Feb. 28, 1942. Consolidated into Food Distribution Administration in the Department of Agriculture by EO 9280 of Dec. 5, 1942. Agricultural Marketing Service Established by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to act of June 30, 1939 (53 Stat. 939). Merged into Agricultural Marketing Administration by EO 9069 of Feb. 23, 1942. Renamed Consumer and Marketing Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 1567, supp. 1, of Feb. 8, 1965. Reestablished as Agricultural Marketing Service by the Secretary of Agriculture on Apr. 2, 1972, under authority of Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1953 (67 Stat. 633). Agricultural Relations, Office of Foreign See Agricultural Service, Foreign Agricultural Research Administration Established by EO 9069 of Feb. 23, 1942. Superseded by Agricultural Research Service. Agricultural Research Service Established by Secretary of Agriculture Memorandum 1320, supp. 4, of Nov. 2, 1953. Consolidated into Science and Education Administration by Secretary’s order of Jan. 24, 1978. Reestablished as Agricultural Research Service by Secretarial order of June 16, 1981. Agricultural Service, Foreign Established by act of June 5, 1930 (46 Stat. 497). Economic research and agricultural attache´ activities administered by Foreign Agricultural Service Division, Bureau of Agricultural Economics, until June 29, 1939. Transferred by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of State. Economic research functions of Division transferred to Office of Foreign Agricultural Relations June 30, 1939. Functions of Office transferred to Foreign Agricultural Service Mar. 10, 1953. Agricultural attache´s placed in the Department of Agriculture by act of Aug. 28, 1954 (68 Stat. 908). Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Established June 5, 1961, by the Secretary of Agriculture under authority of revised statutes (5 U.S.C. 301) and Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1953 (5 U.S.C. app.). Abolished and functions assumed by the Farm Service Agency by Secretary’s Memorandum 1010–1 dated Oct. 20, 1994 (59 FR 60297, 60299). Agricultural Statistics Division Transferred to Bureau of Agricultural Economics by EO 9069 of Feb. 23, 1942. Agriculture, Division of See Farm Products, Division of Air Commerce, Bureau of See Aeronautics Branch Air Coordinating Committee Established Mar. 27, 1945, by interdepartmental memorandum; formally established by EO 9781 of Sept. 19, 1946. Terminated by EO 10883 of Aug. 11, 1960, and functions transferred for liquidation to Federal Aviation Agency. Air Force, National Commission on the Structure of the Established by act of January 2, 2013 (126 Stat. 1703). Terminated 90 days after submission of final report to President on May 1, 2014. Air Force Management Engineering Agency Established in 1975 in Air Force as separate operating unit. Made subordinate unit of Air Force Military Personnel Center (formerly Air Force Manpower and Personnel Center) in 1978. Reestablished as separate operating unit of Air Force, effective Mar. 1, 1985, by Secretarial order. Air Force Manpower and Personnel Center Certain functions transferred on activation of Air Force Management Engineering Agency, which was made separate operating unit from Air Force Manpower and Personnel Center (later Air Force Military Personnel Center) in April 1985 by general order of Chief of Staff. Air Force Medical Service Center Renamed Air Force Office of Medical Support by Program Action Directive 85–1 of Mar. 6, 1985, approved by Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. Air Mail, Bureau of Established in Interstate Commerce Commission to carry out provisions of act of June 12, 1934 (48 Stat. 933). Personnel and property transferred to Civil Aeronautics Authority by EO 7959 of Aug. 22, 1938. Air Patrol, Civil Established in Civilian Defense Office by Administrative Order 9 of Dec. 8, 1941. Transferred to Department of War as auxiliary of Army Air Forces by EO 9339 of Apr. 29, 1943. Transferred to the Department of the Air Force by Secretary of Defense order of May 21, 1948. Established as civilian auxiliary of U.S. Air Force by act of May 26, 1948 (62 Stat. 274). Air Safety Board Established by act of June 23, 1938 (52 Stat. 973). Functions transferred to Civil Aeronautics Board by Reorg. Plan No. IV of 1940, effective June 30, 1940. Airways Modernization Board Established by act of Aug. 14, 1957 (71 Stat. 349). Transferred to Federal Aviation Agency by EO 10786 of Nov. 1, 1958. Alaska, Board of Road Commissioners for Established in Department of War by act of Jan. 27, 1905 (33 Stat. 616). Functions transferred to the Department of Interior by act of June 30, 1932 (47 Stat. 446), and delegated to Alaska Road Commission. Functions transferred to the Department of Commerce by act of June 29, 1956 (70 Stat. 377), and terminated by act of June 25, 1959 (73 Stat. 145). Alaska, Federal Field Committee for Development Planning in Established by EO 11182 of Oct. 2, 1964. Abolished by EO 11608 of July 19, 1971. Alaska, Federal Reconstruction and Development Planning Commission for Established by EO 11150 of Apr. 2, 1964. Abolished by EO 11182 of Oct. 2, 1964, which established President’s Review Committee for Development Planning in Alaska and Federal Field Committee for Development Planning in Alaska. Alaska, President’s Review Committee for Development Planning in Established by EO 11182 of Oct. 2, 1964. Superseded by Federal Advisory Council on Regional Economic Development established by EO 11386 of Dec. 28, 1967. EO 11386 revoked by EO 12553 f Feb. 25, 1986. Alaska Communication System Operational responsibility vested in Secretary of the Army by act of May 26, 1900 (31 Stat. 206). Transferred to Secretary of the Air Force by Secretary of Defense reorganization order of May 24, 1962. Alaska Engineering Commission See Alaska Railroad Alaska Game Commission Established by act of Jan. 13, 1925 (43 Stat. 740). Expired Dec. 31, 1959, pursuant to act of July 7, 1958 (72 Stat. 339). Alaska International Rail and Highway Commission Established by act of Aug. 1, 1956 (70 Stat. 888). Terminated June 30, 1961, under terms of act. Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, Office of Federal Inspector of Construction for the Established by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1979 (5 U.S.C. app.), effective July 1, 1979. Abolished by act of Oct. 24, 1992 (106 Stat. 3128) and functions and authority vested in the Inspector transferred to the Secretary of Energy. Functions vested in the Secretary of Energy transferred to the Federal Coordinator, Office of the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects by act of Oct. 13, 2004 (118 Stat. 1261). Alaska Power Administration Established by the Secretary of the Interior in 1967. Transferred to the Department of Energy by act of Aug. 4, 1977 (91 Stat. 578). Alaska Railroad Built pursuant to act of Mar. 12, 1914 (38 Stat. 305), which created Alaska Engineering Commission. Placed under the Secretary of the Interior by EO 2129 of Jan. 26, 1915, and renamed Alaska Railroad by EO 3861 of June 8, 1923. Authority to regulate tariffs granted to Interstate Commerce Commission by EO 11107 of Apr. 25, 1963. Authority to operate Railroad transferred to the Secretary of Transportation by act of Oct. 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 941), effective Apr. 1, 1967. Railroad purchased by State of Alaska, effective Jan. 5, 1985. Alaska Road Commission See Alaska, Board of Road Commissioners for Alcohol, Bureau of Industrial Established by act of May 27, 1930 (46 Stat. 427). Consolidated into Bureau of Internal Revenue by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Consolidation deferred until May 11, 1934, by EO 6639 of Mar. 10, 1934. Order also transferred to Internal Revenue Commissioner certain functions imposed on Attorney General by act of May 27, 1930, with relation to enforcement of criminal laws concerning intoxicating liquors remaining in effect after repeal of 18th amendment; personnel of, and appropriations for, Bureau of Industrial Alcohol; and necessary personnel and appropriations of Bureau of Prohibition, Department of Justice. Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration Established by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by act of May 21, 1972 (88 Stat. 134). Redesignated as an agency of the Public Health Service from the National Institute of Mental Health Sept. 25, 1973, by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Functions transferred to the Department of Health and Human Services by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 695). Established as an agency of the Public Health Service by act of Oct. 27, 1986 (100 Stat. 3207– 106). Renamed Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration by act of July 10, 1992 (106 Stat. 325). Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institute on Established within the National Institute of Mental Health, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by act of Dec. 31, 1970 (84 Stat. 1848). Removed from within the National Institute of Mental Health and made an entity within the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration by act of May 14, 1974 (88 Stat. 1356). Functions transferred to the Department of Health and Human Services by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 695). (See also act of Oct. 27, 1986; 100 Stat. 3207–106.) Abolished by act of July 10, 1992 (106 Stat. 331). Reestablished by act of July 10, 1992 (106 Stat. 359). Alcohol Administration, Federal See Alcohol Control Administration, Federal Alcohol Control Administration, Federal Established by EO 6474 of Dec. 4, 1933. Abolished Sept. 24, 1935, on induction into office of Administrator, Federal Alcohol Administration, as provided in act of Aug. 29, 1935 (49 Stat. 977). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, effective June 30, 1940, and functions consolidated with activities of Internal Revenue Service. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, Bureau of Established within Treasury Department by Treasury Order No. 221, eff. July 1, 1972. Transferred to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives in Justice Department by act of Nov. 25, 2002, except some authorities, functions, personnel, and assets relating to administration and enforcement of certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 27 of the U.S. Code (116 Stat. 2275). Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial Commission Established by act of Aug. 20, 1954 (68 Stat. 746). Terminated Apr. 30, 1958. Alien Property Custodian Appointed by President Oct. 22, 1917, under authority of act of Oct. 6, 1917 (40 Stat. 415). Office transferred to Alien Property Division, Department of Justice, by EO 6694 of May 1, 1934. Powers vested in President by act delegated to Attorney General by EO 8136 of May 15, 1939. Authority vested in Attorney General by EO’s 6694 and 8136 transferred by EO 9142 of Apr. 21, 1942, to Office of Alien Property Custodian, Office for Emergency Management, as provided for by EO 9095 of Mar. 11, 1942. American Forces Information Service Established by Secretary of Defense Directive 5122.10 of March 13, 1989. Dissolved by Secretary’s Directive 5105.74 of Dec. 18, 2007 and functions transferred to Defense Media Activity effective Oct. 1, 2008. American Republics, Office for Coordination of Commercial and Cultural Relations between the Established by Council of National Defense order approved by President Aug. 16, 1940. Succeeded by Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs, Office for Emergency Management, established by EO 8840 of July 30, 1941. Renamed Office of Inter-American Affairs by EO 9532 of Mar. 23, 1945. Information functions transferred to the Department of State by EO 9608 of Aug. 31, 1945. Terminated by EO 9710 of Apr. 10, 1946, and functions transferred to the Department of State, functioning as Institute of InterAmerican Affairs. Transferred to Foreign Operations Administration by Reorg. Plan No. 7, effective Aug. 1, 1953. American Revolution Bicentennial Administration See American Revolution Bicentennial Commission American Revolution Bicentennial Commission Established by act of July 4, 1966 (80 Stat. 259). American Revolution Bicentennial Administration established by act of Dec. 11, 1973 (87 Stat. 697), to replace Commission. Administration terminated June 30, 1977, pursuant to terms of act. Certain continuing functions transferred to the Secretary of the Interior by EO 12001 of June 29, 1977. Anacostia Neighborhood Museum Renamed Anacostia Museum by Smithsonian Institution announcement of Apr. 3, 1987. Animal Industry, Bureau of Established in the Department of Agriculture by act of May 29, 1884 (23 Stat. 31). Functions transferred to Agricultural Research Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 1320, supp. 4, of Nov. 2, 1953. Apprenticeship, Federal Committee on Previously known as Federal Committee on Apprentice Training, established by EO 6750–C of June 27, 1934. Functioned as part of Division of Labor Standards, Department of Labor, pursuant to act of Aug. 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664). Transferred to Office of Administrator, Federal Security Agency, by EO 9139 of Apr. 18, 1942. Transferred to Bureau of Training, War Manpower Commission, by EO 9247 of Sept. 17, 1942. Returned to the Department of Labor by EO 9617 of Sept. 19, 1945. Archive of Folksong Renamed Archive of Folk Culture by administrative order of Deputy Librarian of Congress, effective Sept. 21, 1981. Archives Council, National Established by act of June 19, 1934 (48 Stat. 1122). Transferred to General Services Administration by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 378). Terminated on establishment of Federal Records Council by act of Sept. 5, 1950 (64 Stat. 583). Archives Establishment, National Office of Archivist of the U.S. and National Archives created by act of June 19, 1934 (48 Stat. 1122). Transferred to General Services Administration by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 381), and incorporated as National Archives and Records Service by order of General Services Administrator, together with functions of Division of the Federal Register, National Archives Council, National Historical Publications Commission, National Archives Trust Fund Board, Trustees of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, and Administrative Committee of the Federal Register. Transferred from General Services Administration to National Archives and Records Administration by act of Oct. 19, 1984 (98 Stat. 2283), along with certain functions of Administrator of General Services transferred to Archivist of the United States, effective Apr. 1, 1985. Archives and Records Service, National See Archives Establishment, National Archives Trust Fund Board, National See Archives Establishment, National Area Redevelopment Administration Established May 8, 1961, by the Secretary of Commerce pursuant to act of May 1, 1961 (75 Stat. 47) and Reorg. Plan No. 5 of 1950, effective May 24, 1950. Terminated Aug. 31, 1965, by act of June 30, 1965 (79 Stat. 195). Functions transferred to Economic Development Administration in the Department of Commerce by Department Order 4–A, effective Sept. 1, 1965. Arlington Memorial Amphitheater Commission Established by act of Mar. 4, 1921 (41 Stat. 1440). Abolished by act of Sept. 2, 1960 (74 Stat. 739), and functions transferred to the Secretary of Defense. Arlington Memorial Bridge Commission Established by act of Mar. 4, 1913 (37 Stat. 885; D.C. Code (1951 ed.) 8–158). Abolished by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933, and functions transferred to Office of National Parks, Buildings, and Reservations. Armed Forces, U.S. Court of Appeals for the See Military Appeals, United States Court of Armed Forces, Industrial College of the Established by Department of War memorandum of April 11, 1946. Renamed Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy by act of Dec. 31, 2011 (125 Stat. 1701). Armed Forces Medical Library Founded in 1836 as Library of the Surgeon General’s Office, U.S. Army. Later known as Army Medical Library, then Armed Forces Medical Library in 1952. Personnel and property transferred to National Library of Medicine established in Public Health Service by act of Aug. 3, 1956 (70 Stat. 960). Armed Forces Museum Advisory Board, National Established by act of Aug. 30, 1961 (75 Stat. 414). Functions discontinued due to lack of funding. Armed Forces Staff College Renamed Joint Forces Staff College by act of Oct. 30, 2000 (144 Stat. 165A–230). Armed Services Renegotiation Board Established by Secretary of Defense directive of July 19, 1948. Abolished by Secretary’s letter of Jan. 18, 1952, and functions transferred to Renegotiation Board. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, U.S. Established by act of Sept. 26, 1961 (75 Stat. 631). Abolished by act of Oct. 21, 1998 (112 Stat. 2681– 767) and functions transferred to the Secretary of State. Army Communications Command, U.S. Renamed U.S. Army Information Systems Command by Department General Order No. 26 of July 25, 1984. Army Industrial College Established in Department of War by General Order No. 7 of February 25, 1924. Renamed The Industrial College of the Armed Forces by Department of War memorandum of April 11, 1946. Army Materiel Development and Readiness Command, U.S. Renamed U.S. Army Materiel Command by Department General Order No. 28 of Aug. 15, 1984. Army and Navy, Joint Board Placed under direction of President by military order of July 5, 1939. Abolished Sept. 1, 1947, by joint letter of Aug. 20, 1947, to President from Secretaries of War and Navy. Army and Navy Staff College Established Apr. 23, 1943, and operated under Joint Chiefs of Staff. Redesignated the National War College, effective July 1, 1946. Army Specialist Corps Established in Department of War by EO 9078 of Feb. 26, 1942. Abolished by the Secretary of War Oct. 31, 1942, and functions merged into central Officer Procurement Service. Arts, National Collection of Fine Established within Smithsonian Institution by act of Mar. 24, 1937 (50 Stat. 51). Renamed National Museum of American Art in Smithsonian Institution by act of Oct. 13, 1980 (94 Stat. 1884). Arthritis, Diabetes, and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of See Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases, National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases, National Institute of Renamed National Institute of Arthritis, Diabetes, and Digestive and Kidney Diseases by Secretary’s order of June 15, 1981, pursuant to act of Dec. 19, 1980 (94 Stat. 3184). Renamed National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases by act of Nov. 20, 1985 (99 Stat. 820). Arts, Advisory Committee on the Established under authority of act of Sept. 20, 1961 (75 Stat. 527). Terminated July 1973 by act of Oct. 6, 1972. Formally abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1977, effective Apr. 1, 1978. Arts, National Council on the Established in Executive Office of the President by act of Sept. 3, 1964 (78 Stat. 905). Transferred to National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities by act of Sept. 29, 1965 (79 Stat. 845). Assay Commission, Annual Established initially by act of Apr. 2, 1792 (1 Stat. 250) and by act of Feb. 12, 1873 (Revised Statute sec. 3647; 17 Stat. 432). Terminated and functions transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury by act of Mar. 14, 1980 (94 Stat. 98). Assistance, Bureau of Public Renamed Bureau of Family Services by order of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, effective Jan. 1, 1962. Functions redelegated to Social and Rehabilitation Service by Secretary’s reorganization of Aug. 15, 1967. Assistance Coordinating Committee, Adjustment Established by act of Jan. 3, 1975 (88 Stat. 2040). Inactive since 1981. Assistance Payments Administration Established by Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare reorganization of Aug. 15, 1967. Transferred by Secretary’s reorganization of Mar. 8, 1977 (42 FR 13262), from Social and Rehabilitation Service to Social Security Administration. Athletics, Interagency Committee on International Established by EO 11117 of Aug. 13, 1963. Terminated by EO 11515 of Mar. 13, 1970. Atlantic-Pacific Interoceanic Canal Study Commission Established by act of Sept. 22, 1964 (78 Stat. 990). Terminated Dec. 1, 1970, pursuant to terms of act. Atomic Energy Commission Established by act of Aug. 1, 1946 (60 Stat. 755). Abolished by act of Oct. 11, 1974 (88 Stat. 1237) and functions transferred to Energy Research and Development Administration and Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Aviation, Interdepartmental Committee on Civil International Established by Presidential letter of June 20, 1935. Terminated on organization of Civil Aeronautics Authority. Aviation Agency, Federal Established by act of Aug. 23, 1958 (72 Stat. 731). Transferred to Secretary of Transportation by act of Oct. 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 931). Agency reestablished as Federal Aviation Administration by act of Jan 12, 1983 (96 Stat. 2416). Aviation Commission, Federal Established by act of June 12, 1934 (48 Stat. 938). Terminated Feb. 1, 1935 under provisions of act. Aviation Consumer Protection, Advisory Committee for Established by act of Feb. 14, 2012 (126 Stat. 88). Terminated Sept. 30, 2015 under provisions of act. B TOP OF PAGE Beltsville Research Center Established to operate with other agencies of the Department of Agriculture under Agricultural Research Administration. Consolidated into Agricultural Research Administration, the Department of Agriculture, by EO 9069 of Feb. 23, 1942. Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, Office of Renamed Office of English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficient Students by act of Jan. 8, 2002 (115 Stat. 2089). Biobased Products and Bioenergy, Advisory Committee on Established by EO 13134 of June 3, 1999. Abolished by EO 13423 of Jan. 24, 2007. Biobased Products and Bioenergy, Interagency Council on Established by EO 13134 of June 3, 1999. Abolished by EO 13423 of Jan. 24, 2007. Biobased Products and Bioenergy Coordination Office, National Established by EO 13134 of June 3, 1999. Abolished by EO 13423 of Jan. 24, 2007. Biological Service, National Established in the Department of the Interior in 1995 by Secretarial order. Transferred to U.S. Geological Survey as new Biological Resources Division by Secretarial Order No. 3202, Sept. 30, 1996. Biological Survey, Bureau of Established by Secretary’s order July 1, 1885, as part of Division of Entomology, Department of Agriculture. Made separate bureau by act of Apr. 23, 1904 (33 Stat. 276). Transferred to the Department of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Consolidated with Bureau of Fisheries into Fish and Wildlife Service by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, effective June 30, 1940. Biological Survey, National Established in the Department of the Interior by Secretarial Order 3173 of Sept. 29, 1993. Renamed National Biological Service by Secretarial order in 1995. Blind, Inc., American Printing House for the Established in 1858 as privately owned institution in Louisville, KY. Functions of the Secretary of the Treasury, except that relating to perpetual trust funds, transferred to Federal Security Agency by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Functions performed by Department of Health, Education, and Welfare transferred to the Department of Education. Blind-made Products, Committee on Purchases of Established by act of June 25, 1938 (52 Stat. 1196). Renamed Committee for Purchase of Products and Services of the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped by act of June 23, 1971 (85 Stat. 77). Renamed Committee for Purchase from the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped by act of July 25, 1974 (88 Stat. 392). Renamed Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled by act of Oct. 29, 1992 (106 Stat. 4486). Blind and Other Severely Handicapped, Committee for Purchase of Products and Services of the See Blind-made Products, Committee on Purchases of Board. See other part of title Bond and Spirits Division Established as Taxes and Penalties Unit, as announced by Assistant to Attorney General in departmental circular of May 25, 1934, pursuant to EO 6639 of May 10, 1934. Abolished by administrative order of October 1942, and functions transferred to Tax, Claims, and Criminal Divisions, Department of Justice. Bonneville Power Administration Established by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to act of Aug. 20, 1937 (50 Stat. 731). Transferred to the Department of Energy by act of Aug. 4, 1977 (91 Stat. 578). Boston National Historic Sites Commission Established by joint resolution of June 16, 1955 (69 Stat. 137). Terminated June 16, 1960, by act of Feb. 19, 1957 (71 Stat. 4). Brazil-U.S. Defense Commission, Joint Established in May 1942 by agreement between the U.S. and Brazil. Terminated in September 1977 at direction of Brazilian Government. Broadcast Bureau Merged with Cable Television Bureau to form Mass Media Bureau by Federal Communications Commission order, effective Nov. 30, 1982. Broadcast Intelligence Service, Foreign See Broadcast Monitoring Service, Foreign Broadcast Monitoring Service, Foreign Established in Federal Communications Commission by Presidential directive of Feb. 26, 1941. Renamed Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service by FCC order of July 28, 1942. Transferred to Department of War by Secretarial order of Dec. 30, 1945. Act of May 3, 1945 (59 Stat. 110), provided for liquidation 60 days after Japanese armistice. Transferred to Central Intelligence Group Aug. 5, 1946, and renamed Foreign Broadcast Information Service. Budget, Bureau of the Established by act of June 10, 1921 (42 Stat. 20), in the Department of the Treasury under immediate direction of President. Transferred to Executive Office of the President by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Reorganized by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1970, effective July 1, 1970, and renamed Office of Management and Budget. Buildings Administration, Public Established as part of Federal Works Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Abolished by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 380), and functions transferred to General Services Administration. Buildings Branch, Public Organized in Procurement Division, established in the Department of the Treasury by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Consolidated with Branch of Buildings Management, National Park Service, to form Public Buildings Administration, Federal Works Agency, under Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Buildings Commission, Public Established by act of July 1, 1916 (39 Stat. 328). Abolished by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933, and functions transferred to Office of National Parks, Buildings, and Reservations, Department of the Interior. Functions transferred to Public Buildings Administration, Federal Works Agency, under Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Buildings Management, Branch of Functions of National Park Service (except those relating to monuments and memorials) consolidated with Public Buildings Branch, Procurement Division, Department of the Treasury, to form Public Buildings Administration, Federal Works Agency, in accordance with Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Buildings and Public Parks of the National Capital, Office of Public Established by act of Feb. 26, 1925 (43 Stat. 983), by consolidation of Office of Public Buildings and Grounds under Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army, and Office of Superintendent of State, War, and Navy Department Buildings. Abolished by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933, and functions transferred to Office of National Parks, Buildings, and Reservations, Department of the Interior. Bureau. See other part of title Business, Cabinet Committee on Small Established by Presidential letter of May 31, 1956. Dissolved January 1961. Business Administration, Domestic and International See Business and Defense Services Administration Business and Defense Services Administration Established by the Secretary of Commerce Oct. 1, 1953, and operated under Department Organization Order 40–1. Abolished by Department Organization Order 40–1A of Sept. 15, 1970, and functions transferred to Bureau of Domestic Commerce. Functions transferred to Domestic and International Business Administration, effective Nov. 17, 1972. Administration terminated by Secretary’s order of Dec. 4, 1977, and functions assumed by Industry and Trade Administration. Business Economics, Office of Established by the Secretary of Commerce Jan. 17, 1946. Renamed Office of Economic Analysis Dec. 1, 1953. Transferred to the Administration of Social and Economic Statistics along with Bureau of the Census and renamed Bureau of Economic Analysis on Jan. 1, 1972. Business Operations, Bureau of International Established by the Secretary of Commerce Aug. 8, 1961, by Departmental Orders 173 and 174. Abolished by Departmental Order 182 of Feb. 1, 1963, which established Bureau of International Commerce. Functions transferred to Domestic and International Business Administration, effective Nov. 17, 1972. C TOP OF PAGE Cable Television Bureau Merged with Broadcast Bureau by Federal Communications Commission order to form Mass Media Bureau, effective Nov. 30, 1982. California Debris Commission Established by act of Mar. 1, 1893 (27 Stat. 507). Abolished by act of Nov. 17, 1986 (100 Stat. 4229), and functions transferred to the Secretary of the Interior. Canal Zone Government Established by act of Aug. 24, 1912 (37 Stat. 561). Abolished by act of Sept. 27, 1979 (93 Stat. 454). Capital Housing Authority, National Established by act of June 12, 1934 (48 Stat. 930). Made agency of District of Columbia government by act of Dec. 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 779), effective July 1, 1974. Capital Park Commission, National Established by act of June 6, 1924 (43 Stat. 463). National Capital Park and Planning Commission named successor by act of Apr. 30, 1926 (44 Stat. 374). Functions transferred to National Capital Planning Commission by act of July 19, 1952 (66 Stat. 781). Capital Park and Planning Commission, National See Capital Park Commission, National Capital Regional Planning Council, National Established by act of July 19, 1952 (66 Stat. 785). Terminated by Reorg. Plan No. 5 of 1966, effective Sept. 8, 1966. Capital Transportation Agency, National Established by act of July 14, 1960 (74 Stat 537). Authorized to establish rapid rail transit system by act of Sept. 8, 1965 (79 Stat. 663). Functions transferred to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority by EO 11373 of Sept. 20, 1967. Career Executive Board Established by EO 10758 of Mar. 4, 1958. Terminated July 1, 1959, and EO 10758 revoked by EO 10859 of Feb. 5, 1960. Caribbean Organization Act of June 30, 1961 (75 Stat. 194), provided for acceptance by President of Agreement for the Establishment of the Caribbean Organization, signed at Washington, June 21, 1960. Article III of Agreement provided for termination of Caribbean Commission, authorized by Agreement signed Oct. 30, 1946, on first meeting of Caribbean Council, governing body of Organization. Terminated, effective Dec. 31, 1965, by resolution adopted by Council. Cemeteries and Memorials in Europe, National Supervision transferred from Department of War to American Battle Monuments Commission by EO 6614 of Feb. 26, 1934, which transfer was deferred to May 21, 1934, by EO 6690 of Apr. 25, 1934. Cemeteries and Parks, National Department of War functions regarding National Cemeteries and Parks located in continental U.S. transferred to Office of National Parks, Buildings, and Reservations, Department of the Interior, by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Cemetery System, National Established in the Veterans’ Administration by act of June 18, 1973 (87 Stat. 75). Redesignated as the National Cemetery Administration by act of Nov. 11, 1998 (112 Stat. 3337). Censorship, Office of Established by EO 8985 of Dec. 19, 1941. Terminated by EO 9631 of Sept. 28, 1945. Censorship Policy Board Established by EO 8985 of Dec. 19, 1941. Terminated by EO 9631 of Sept. 28, 1945. Census, Bureau of the See Census Office Census Office Established temporarily within the Department of the Interior in accordance with act of Mar. 3, 1899. Established as a permanent office by act of Mar. 6, 1902. Transferred from the Department of the Interior to Department of Commerce and Labor by act of Feb. 14, 1903. Remained in the Department of Commerce under provisions of Reorganization Plan No. 5 of May 24, 1950, effective May 24, 1950. Center. See other part of title Central. See other part of title Chemistry and Soils, Bureau of See Agricultural and Industrial Chemistry, Bureau of Chesapeake Bay Center for Environmental Studies Established in 1965 in Annapolis, MD, as part of Smithsonian Institution by Secretarial order. Merged with Radiation Biology Laboratory by Secretarial Order July 1, 1983, to form Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Chief Information Officers Council Established by EO 13011 of July 16, 1996. Abolished by EO 13403 of May 12, 2006. Chief People Officer, Office of the Renamed Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer by administrative order 5440.597 of June 16, 2006. Chief Strategic Officer, Office of the Established by the Commissioner of Social Security Dec. 20, 2002. Abolished by Commissioner’s memorandum of Jan. 14, 2008, and functions transferred to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Budget, Finance, and Management. Child Development, Office of See Children’s Bureau Children’s Bureau Established by act of Apr. 9, 1912 (37 Stat. 79). Placed in the Department of Labor by act of Mar. 4, 1913 (37 Stat. 737). Transferred, with exception of child labor functions, to Social Security Administration, Federal Security Agency, by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1946, effective July 16, 1946. Continued under Administration when Agency functions assumed by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Reassigned to Welfare Administration by Department reorganization of Jan. 28, 1963. Reassigned to Social and Rehabilitation Service by Department reorganization of Aug. 15, 1967. Reassigned to Office of Child Development by Department reorganization order of Sept. 17, 1969. Child Health and Human Development, National Institute of Established by act of Oct. 17, 1962 (76 Stat. 1072). Renamed Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development by act of Dec. 21, 2007 (121 Stat. 1826). China, U.S. Court for Established by act of June 30, 1906 (34 Stat. 814). Transferred to the Department of Justice by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933, effective Mar. 2, 1934. Act of June 30, 1906, repealed effective Sept. 1, 1948 (62 Stat. 992). Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Commission Established by act of Aug. 7, 1984 (98 Stat. 1257). Terminated pursuant to terms of act. Civil defense. See Defense Civil Rights, Commission on Established by act of Sept. 9, 1957 (71 Stat. 634). Terminated in 1983 and reestablished by act of Nov. 30, 1983 (97 Stat. 1301). Renamed United States Commission on Civil Rights by act of Nov. 2, 1994 (108 Stat. 4683). Civil Service Commission, U.S. Established by act of Jan. 16, 1883 (22 Stat. 403). Redesignated as Merit Systems Protection Board and functions transferred to Board and Office of Personnel Management by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1978, effective Jan. 1, 1979. Civil War Centennial Commission Established by act of Sept. 7, 1957 (71 Stat. 626). Terminated May 1, 1966, pursuant to terms of act. Civilian Conservation Corps Established by act of June 28, 1937 (50 Stat. 319). Made part of Federal Security Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Liquidation provided for by act of July 2, 1942 (56 Stat. 569), not later than June 30, 1943. Civilian Health and Medical Program of the United States, Office of Established as field activity in the Department of Defense in 1974. Functions consolidated into the TRICARE Management Activity in November 1997 by Defense Reform Initiative. Civilian Production Administration Established by EO 9638 of Oct. 4, 1945. Consolidated with other agencies to form Office of Temporary Controls, Office for Emergency Management, by EO 9809 of Dec. 12, 1946. Civilian Service Awards Board, Distinguished Established by EO 10717 of June 27, 1957. Terminated by EO 12014 of Oct. 19, 1977, and functions transferred to U.S. Civil Service Commission. Claims, U.S. Court of Established Feb. 25, 1855 (10 Stat. 612). Abolished by act of Apr. 2, 1982 (96 Stat. 26) and trial jurisdiction transferred to U.S. Claims Court and appellate functions merged with those of U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals to form U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. U.S. Claims Court renamed U.S. Court of Federal Claims by act of Oct. 29, 1992 (106 Stat. 4516). Claims Commission of the United States, International Established in the Department of State by act of Mar. 10, 1950 (64 Stat. 12). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1954, effective July 1, 1954, and functions transferred to Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States. Claims Settlement Commission of the United States, Foreign Established by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1954, effective July 1, 1954. Transferred to the Department of Justice by act of Mar. 14, 1980 (94 Stat. 96). Clark Sesquicentennial Commission, George Rogers Established by Public Resolution 51 (45 Stat. 723). Expenditures ordered administered by the Department of the Interior by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Classification Review Committee, Interagency Established by EO 11652 of Mar. 8, 1972. Abolished by EO 12065 of June 28, 1978. Clemency Board, Presidential Established in Executive Office of the President by EO 11803 of Sept. 16, 1974. Final recommendations submitted to President Sept. 15, 1975, and Board terminated by EO 11878 of Sept. 10, 1975. Coal Commission, National Bituminous Established under authority of act of Aug. 30, 1935 (49 Stat. 992). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, and functions transferred to Bituminous Coal Division, Department of the Interior. Coal Consumers’ Counsel, Office of the Bituminous Established by act of Apr. 11, 1941 (55 Stat. 134), renewing provisions of act of Apr. 23, 1937 (50 Stat. 72) for 2 years to continue functions of Consumers’ Counsel Division, Department of the Interior. Functions continued by acts of Apr. 24, 1943 (57 Stat. 68), and May 21, 1943 (57 Stat. 82). Terminated Aug. 24, 1943. Coal Division, Bituminous Established July 1, 1939, by Secretary of the Interior Order 1394 of June 16, 1939, as amended by Order 1399, of July 5, 1939, pursuant to act of Apr. 3, 1939 (53 Stat. 562) and Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Administered functions vested in National Bituminous Coal Commission by act of Apr. 23, 1937 (50 Stat. 72). Act extended to Aug. 24, 1943, on which date it expired. Coal Labor Board, Bituminous Established by act of July 12, 1921 (42 Stat. 140). Abolished as result of U.S. Supreme Court decision, May 18, 1936, in case of Carter v. Carter Coal Company et al. Coal Mine Safety Board of Review, Federal Established by act of July 16, 1952 (66 Stat. 697). Inactive after Mar. 30, 1970, pursuant to act of Dec. 30, 1969 (83 Stat. 803). Coal Mines Administration Established by the Secretary of the Interior July 1, 1943. Abolished by Secretary’s Order 1977 of Aug. 16, 1944, as amended by Order 1982 of Aug. 31, 1944, and functions assumed by Solid Fuels Administration for War. Administration reestablished in the Department of the Interior by EO 9728 of May 21, 1946. Terminated June 30, 1947, by act of Mar. 27, 1942 (56 Stat. 176). Coal Research, Office of Established in the Department of the Interior by act of July 7, 1960 (74 Stat. 336). Functions transferred to Energy Research and Development Administration by act of Oct. 11, 1974 (88 Stat. 1237). Coalition Provisional Authority, Inspector General of the Established by act of Nov. 6, 2003 (117 Stat. 1234). Renamed Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction by act of Oct. 28, 2004 (118 Stat. 2078.) Coalition Provisional Authority, Office of the Inspector General of the Established by act of Nov. 6, 2003 (117 Stat. 1234). Renamed Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction by act of Oct. 28, 2004 (118 Stat. 2078). Coast and Geodetic Survey See Coast Survey Coast Guard, U.S. Established by act of Jan. 28, 1915 (38 Stat. 800) as a military service and branch of the U.S. Armed Forces at all times and as a service in Treasury Department, except when operating as a service in the Navy. Transferred from the Department of the Treasury to the Department of the Navy by EO 8929 of Nov. 1, 1941. Returned to the Department of the Treasury by EO 9666 of Dec. 28, 1945. Transferred to the Department of Transportation by act of Oct. 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 931). Transferred to Homeland Security Department by act of Nov. 25, 2002 (116 Stat. 2249) with related authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation. Coast Survey Established by act of Feb. 10, 1807 (2 Stat. 413). Redesignated as Coast and Geodetic Survey by act of June 20, 1878 (20 Stat. 206). Transferred to Environmental Science Services Administration by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1965, effective July 13, 1965. Codification Board Established by act of June 19, 1937 (50 Stat. 304). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, and functions transferred to Division of the Federal Register. Coinage, Joint Commission on the Established by act of July 23, 1965 (79 Stat. 258). Expired Jan. 4, 1975, pursuant to act of Oct. 6, 1972 (88 Stat. 776). Columbia Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb, and the Blind Established by act of Feb. 16, 1857 (11 Stat. 161). Renamed Columbia Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb by act of Feb. 23, 1865 (13 Stat. 436). Renamed Columbia Institution for the Deaf by act of Mar. 4, 1911 (36 Stat. 1422). Renamed Gallaudet College by act of June 18, 1954 (68 Stat. 265). Functions of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare transferred to the Department of Education by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 695). Renamed Gallaudet University by act of Aug. 4, 1986 (100 Stat. 781). Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet, and Chief of Naval Operations Duties of two positions prescribed by EO 8984 of Dec. 18, 1941. Combined under one officer by EO 9096 of Mar. 12, 1942. Commerce, Bureau of Domestic See Business and Defense Services Administration Commerce, Bureau of Foreign Established by the Secretary of Commerce Oct. 12, 1953, by Reorg. Plan No. 5 of 1950, effective May 24, 1950. Abolished by department order of Aug. 7, 1961, and functions vested in Bureau of International Programs and Bureau of International Business Operations. Commerce, Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Established by act of Aug. 23, 1912 (37 Stat. 407). Functions reassigned to other offices of the Department of Commerce due to internal reorganizations. Commerce, Bureau of International See Business Operations, Bureau of International Commerce Service, Foreign Established in Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Department of Commerce, by act of Mar. 3, 1927 (44 Stat. 1394). Transferred to the Department of State as part of Foreign Service by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Commercial Company, U.S. Established Mar. 27, 1942, as subsidiary of Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Transferred to Office of Economic Warfare by EO 9361 of July 15, 1943. Office consolidated into Foreign Economic Administration by EO 9380 of Sept. 25, 1943. Functions returned to Corporation by EO 9630 of Sept. 27, 1945, until June 30, 1948. Commercial Policy, Executive Committee on Established by Presidential letter of Nov. 11, 1933, to Secretary of State. Abolished by EO 9461 of Aug. 7, 1944. Commercial Standards Division Transferred with Division of Simplified Trade Practice from National Bureau of Standards to the Secretary of Commerce by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, effective July 16, 1946, to permit reassignment to Office of Domestic Commerce. Functions transferred to National Bureau of Standards by the Department of Commerce Order 90, June 7, 1963, pursuant to Reorg. Plan No. 5 of 1950, effective May 24, 1950. Commission. See other part of title Committee. See also other part of title Committee Management Secretariat Established in the Office of Management and Budget Jan. 5, 1973, by act of Oct. 6, 1972 (86 Stat. 772). Functions transferred to General Services Administrator by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1977, effective Apr. 1, 1978. Reassigned to the National Archives and Records Service by GSA order of Feb. 22, 1979. Transferred in Archives to Office of the Federal Register by GSA order of Oct. 14, 1980. Transferred to Office of the Archivist of the United States by GSA order of Sept. 24, 1982. Reassigned to Office of Program Initiatives, GSA, by GSA order of May 18, 1984. Transferred to Office of Management Services, GSA, by GSA order of Apr. 7, 1986. Commodities Corporation, Federal Surplus See Relief Corporation, Federal Surplus Commodity Credit Corporation Organized by EO 6340 of Oct. 16, 1933, and managed in close affiliation with Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Transferred to the Department of Agriculture by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Commodity Exchange Administration See Grain Futures Administration Commodity Exchange Authority See Grain Futures Administration Commodity Exchange Commission Established by act of Sept. 21, 1922 (42 Stat. 998). Functions transferred to Commodity Futures Trading Commission by act of Oct. 23, 1974 (88 Stat. 1414). Commodity Stabilization Service Established in the Department of Agriculture Nov. 2, 1953, by Secretary’s Memorandum 1320, supp. 4. Renamed Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 1458 of June 14, 1961, effective June 5, 1961. Communication Agency, International See Information Agency, U.S. Communications Program, Joint Tactical Combined with Joint Interoperability of the Tactical Command and Control Systems Programs to form Joint Tactical Command, Control, and Communications Agency in July 1984, pursuant to DOD Directive 5154.28. Community Development Corporation Established in the Department of Housing and Urban Development by act of Dec. 31, 1970 (84 Stat. 1791). Renamed New Community Development Corporation by act of Aug. 22, 1974 (88 Stat. 725). Abolished Nov. 30, 1983, by act of Nov. 30, 1983 (97 Stat. 1238), and functions transferred to Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development. Community Development Corporation, New See Community Development Corporation Community Facilities, Bureau of Established in 1945 by Federal Works Administrator. Transferred by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 380), to General Services Administration, functioning as Community Facilities Service. Certain functions transferred to various agencies, including the Department of the Interior, Housing and Home Finance Agency, and Federal Security Agency by Reorg. Plans Nos. 15, 16, and 17 of 1950, effective May 24, 1950. Community Facilities Administration Established in Housing and Home Finance Agency by Administrator’s Organizational Order 1 of Dec. 23, 1954. Terminated by act of Sept. 9, 1965 (79 Stat. 667), and functions transferred to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Community Organization, Committee on Established in Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services Sept. 10, 1941. Functions transferred to Federal Security Agency by EO 9338 of Apr. 29, 1943. Community Relations Service Established in the Department of Commerce by act of July 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 241). Transferred to the Department of Justice by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1966, effective Apr. 22, 1966. Community Service, Commission on National and Established by act of Nov. 16, 1990 (104 Stat. 3168). Abolished by act of Sept. 21, 1993, and functions vested in the Board of Directors or the Executive Director prior to Oct. 1, 1993, transferred to the Corporation for National and Community Service (107 Stat. 873, 888). Community Services Administration Established by act of Jan. 4, 1975 (88 Stat. 2291) as successor to Office of Economic Opportunity. Abolished as independent agency through repeal of act of Aug. 20, 1964 (except titles VIII and X of such act) by act of Aug. 13, 1981 (95 Stat. 519). Community Services Administration Functions concerning Legal Services Program transferred to Legal Services Corporation by act of July 25, 1974 (88 Stat. 389). Renamed Public Services Administration by Health, Education, and Welfare departmental notice of Nov. 3, 1976. Transferred to Office of Human Development by Secretary’s reorganization of Mar. 8, 1977 (42 FR 13262). Community War Services Established in Office of the Administrator under EO 9338 of Apr. 29, 1943, and Federal Security Agency order. Terminated Dec. 31, 1946, by act of July 26, 1946 (60 Stat. 695). Conciliation Service, U.S. Established by act of Mar. 4, 1913 (37 Stat. 738). Functions transferred to Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, established by act of June 23, 1947 (61 Stat. 153). Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe Renamed Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe by EO 13029, Dec. 3, 1996 (61 FR 64591). Consolidated Farm Service Agency Established by act of Oct. 13, 1994 (108 Stat. 3214). Renamed Farm Service Agency (61 FR 1109), effective Jan. 16, 1996. Constitution, Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Established by act of Sept. 29, 1983, as amended (97 Stat. 722). Terminated by act of Dec. 3, 1991 (105 Stat. 1232). Constitution, transfer of functions See Statutes at Large and other matters Construction, Collective Bargaining Committee in Established by EO 11849 of Apr. 1, 1975. Inactive since Jan. 7, 1976. Formally abolished by EO 12110 of Dec. 28, 1978. Construction, Equipment and Repairs, Bureau of Established in the Department of the Navy by act of Aug. 31, 1842 (5 Stat. 579). Abolished by act of July 5, 1862 (12 Stat. 510), and functions distributed among Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, Bureau of Construction and Repair, and Bureau of Steam Engineering. Construction Branch Established in the Department of the Treasury in 1853 and designated Bureau of Construction under control of Office of Supervising Architect by Sept. 30, 1855. Office incorporated into Public Buildings Branch, Procurement Division, by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Transferred to Federal Works Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, when Public Buildings Branch of Procurement Division, Bureau of Buildings Management, National Park Service, Department of the Interior—so far as latter concerned with operation of public buildings for other departments or agencies—and U.S. Housing Corporation consolidated with Public Buildings Administration, Federal Works Agency. Construction Industry Stabilization Committee Established by EO 11588 of Mar. 29, 1971. Abolished by EO 11788 of June 18, 1974. Construction and Repair, Bureau of Established by act of July 5, 1862 (12 Stat. 510), replacing Bureau of Construction, Equipment and Repairs. Abolished by act of June 20, 1940 (54 Stat. 492), and functions transferred to Bureau of Ships. Consumer Advisory Council Established by EO 11136 of Jan. 3, 1964. Office of Consumer Affairs established in Executive Office of the President by EO 11583 of Feb. 24, 1971, and Council reestablished in Office. Consumer Affairs, Office of Established by EO 11583 of Feb. 24, 1971. Transferred to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by EO 11702 of Jan. 25, 1973. Consumer Affairs Staff, National Business Council for Established in the Department of Commerce by departmental organization order of Dec. 16, 1971. Terminated by departmental order of Dec. 6, 1973, due to lack of funding. Consumer agencies Consumer agencies of National Emergency Council and National Recovery Administration reorganized and functions transferred, together with those of Consumers’ Advisory Board, NRA, and Cabinet Committee on Price Policy, to Consumers’ Division, NRA, by EO 7120 of July 30, 1935. Division transferred to the Department of Labor by EO 7252 of Dec. 21, 1935. Transferred to Division of Consumers’ Counsel, Agricultural Adjustment Administration, Department of Agriculture, by Secretary of Labor letter of Aug. 30, 1938, to the Secretary of Agriculture. Continued as Consumer Standards Project until June 30, 1941. Research on consumer standards continued by Consumer Standards Section, Consumers’ Counsel Division, transferred to Agricultural Marketing Administration by administrative order of Feb. 28, 1942. Other project activities discontinued. Consumer Cooperative Bank, National Established by act of Aug. 20, 1978 (92 Stat. 499). Removed from mixed-ownership, Government corporation status by acts of Sept. 13, 1982 (96 Stat. 1062) and Jan. 12, 1983 (96 Stat. 2478). Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, Office of Established by Health and Human Services Secretary’s notice of April 19, 2010 (75 FR 20364). Abolished by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid's notice of Jan. 26, 2011 (76 FR 4703). Consumer Interests, President’s Committee on Established by EO 11136 of Jan. 3, 1964. Abolished by EO 11583 of Feb. 24, 1971. Consumer and Marketing Service Established by the Secretary of Agriculture Feb. 2, 1965. Renamed Agricultural Marketing Service Apr. 2, 1972, by Secretary’s order and certain functions transferred to Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Consumers’ Counsel Established in National Bituminous Coal Commission by act of Aug. 30, 1935 (49 Stat. 993). Office abolished by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, and functions transferred to Office of Solicitor, Department of the Interior, to function as Consumers’ Counsel Division under direction of the Secretary of the Interior. Functions transferred to Office of the Bituminous Coal Consumers’ Counsel June 1941 by act of Apr. 11, 1941 (55 Stat. 134). Consumers’ Counsel Division See Consumers’ Counsel Consumers’ Counsel, Division of Established by act of May 12, 1933 (48 Stat. 31). Transferred by order of the Secretary of Agriculture from Agricultural Adjustment Administration to supervision of Director of Marketing, effective Feb. 1, 1940. Transferred to Agricultural Marketing Administration by administrative order of Feb. 28, 1942. Consumers’ Problems, Adviser on See Consumer agencies Contract Committee Government See Contract Compliance, Committee on Government Contract Compliance, Committee on Government Established by EO 10308 of Dec. 3, 1951. Abolished by EO 10479 of Aug. 13, 1953, which established successor Government Contract Committee. Abolished by EO 10925 of Mar. 6, 1961, and records and property transferred to President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity. Contract Settlement, Office of Established by act of July 1, 1944 (58 Stat. 651). Transferred to Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion by act of Oct. 3, 1944 (58 Stat. 785). Terminated by EO 9809 of Dec. 12, 1946, and Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1947, effective July 1, 1947, and functions transferred to the Department of the Treasury. Functions transferred to General Services Administration by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 380). Contract Settlement Advisory Board Established by act of July 1, 1944 (58 Stat. 651). Transferred to the Department of the Treasury by EO 9809 of Dec. 12, 1946, and by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1947, effective July 1, 1947. Transferred to General Services Administration by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 380) and established as Contract Review Board. Renamed Board of Contract Appeals in 1961 by Administrator’s order. Board established as independent entity within General Services Administration Feb. 27, 1979, pursuant to act of Nov. 1, 1978 (92 Stat. 2383). Contract Settlement Appeal Board, Office of Established by act of July 1, 1944 (58 Stat. 651). Transferred to the Department of the Treasury by EO 9809 of Dec. 12, 1946, and by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1947, effective July 1, 1947. Functions transferred to General Services Administration by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 380). Abolished by act of July 14, 1952 (66 Stat. 627). Contract Termination Board, Joint Established Nov. 12, 1943, by Director of War Mobilization. Functions assumed by Office of Contract Settlement. Contracts Division, Public Established in the Department of Labor to administer act of June 30, 1936 (49 Stat. 2036). Consolidated with Wage and Hour Division by Secretarial order of Aug. 21, 1942. Absorbed by Wage and Hour Division by Secretarial order of May 1971. Cooperation Administration, International Established by Department of State Delegation of Authority 85 of June 30, 1955, pursuant to EO 10610 of May 9, 1955. Abolished by act of Sept. 4, 1961 (75 Stat. 446), and functions redelegated to Agency for International Development pursuant to Presidential letter of Sept. 30, 1961, and EO 10973 of Nov. 3, 1961. Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Established by act of Oct. 13, 1994 (108 Stat. 3178). Reorganized into the National Institute of Food and Agriculture by Secretary's Memorandum 1062-001 of Sept. 17, 2009. Cooperative State Research Service Established in the Department of Agriculture. Incorporated into Cooperative State, Research, Education, and Extension Service under Department of Agriculture reorganization in 1995. Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research, Federal Established by act of Feb. 17, 2009 (123 Stat 187). Terminated by act of Mar. 23, 2010 (124 Stat. 747). Coordinating Service, Federal Office of Chief Coordinator created by Executive order promulgated in Bureau of the Budget Circular 15, July 27, 1921, and duties enlarged by other Bureau circulars. Abolished by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Contract form, Federal traffic, and surplus property functions transferred to Procurement Division by order of the Secretary of the Treasury, approved by President Oct. 9, 1933, issued pursuant to EO’s 6166 of June 10, 1933, and 6224 of July 27, 1933. Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels Established by act of Dec. 17, 1993 (107 Stat. 2304). Replaced by Copyright Royalty Judges under act of Nov. 30, 2004 (118 Stat. 2351). Copyright Royalty Tribunal Established as an independent entity within the legislative branch by act of Oct. 19, 1976 (90 Stat. 2594). Abolished by act of Dec. 17, 1993 (107 Stat. 2304), and functions transferred to copyright arbitration royalty panels. Copyrighted Works, National Commission on New Technological Uses of Established by act of Dec. 31, 1974 (88 Stat. 1873). Terminated Sept. 29, 1978, pursuant to terms of act. Corporate Payments Abroad, Task Force on Questionable Established by Presidential memorandum of Mar. 31, 1976. Terminated Dec. 31, 1976, pursuant to terms of memorandum. Corporation, Federal Facilities Established in the Department of the Treasury by EO 10539 of June 22, 1954. Placed under supervision of Director appointed by General Services Administrator by EO 10720 of July 11, 1957. Dissolved by act of Aug. 30, 1961 (75 Stat. 418), and functions transferred to Administrator of General Services. Corregidor-Bataan Memorial Commission Established by act of Aug. 5, 1953 (67 Stat. 366). Terminated May 6, 1967, by act of Dec. 23, 1963 (77 Stat. 477). Cost Accounting Standards Board Established by act of Aug. 15, 1970 (84 Stat. 796). Terminated Sept. 30, 1980, due to lack of funding. Reestablished by act of Nov. 17, 1988 (102 Stat. 4059). Cost of Living Council Established by EO 11615 of Aug. 15, 1971. Abolished by EO 11788 of June 18, 1974. Cotton Stabilization Corporation Organized June 1930 under laws of Delaware by Federal Farm Board pursuant to act of June 15, 1929 (46 Stat. 11). Certificate of dissolution filed with Corporation Commission of Delaware Dec. 27, 1934. Cotton Textile Industry, Board of Inquiry for the Established by EO 6840 of Sept. 5, 1934. Abolished by EO 6858 of Sept. 26, 1934. Council. See other part of title Counterespionage Section Transferred from the Criminal Division to the National Security Division by act of Mar. 9, 2006 (120 Stat. 249). Counterintelligence, Office of Established within the Department of Energy by Public Law 106–65 of Oct. 5, 1999 (113 Stat. 955). Merged with Office of Intelligence to form Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence by memorandum of March 9, 2006 of the Secretary of Energy. Counterterrorism Section Transferred from the Criminal Division to the National Security Division by act of Mar. 9, 2006 (120 Stat. 249). Courts Under act of Aug. 7, 1939 (53 Stat. 1223), and revised June 25, 1948 (62 Stat. 913), to provide for administration of U.S. courts, administrative jurisdiction over all continental and territorial courts transferred to Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, including U.S. courts of appeals and district courts, District Court for the Territory of Alaska, U.S. District Court for the District of the Canal Zone, District Court of Guam, District Court of the Virgin Islands, Court of Claims, Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, and Customs Courts. Credit Unions, Bureau of Federal See Credit Union System, Federal Credit Union System, Federal Established by act of June 26, 1934 (48 Stat. 1216), to be administered by Farm Credit Administration. Transferred to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation by EO 9148 of Apr. 27, 1942, and Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1947, effective July 1, 1947. Functions transferred to Bureau of Federal Credit Unions, Federal Security Agency, established by act of June 29, 1948 (62 Stat. 1091). Functions transferred to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1953, effective Apr. 11, 1953. Functions transferred to National Credit Union Administration by act of Mar. 10, 1970 (84 Stat. 49). Crime, National Council on Organized Established by EO 11534 of June 4, 1970. Terminated by EO 12110 of Dec. 28, 1978. Critical Materials Council, National Established within Executive Office of the President by act of July 31, 1984 (98 Stat. 1250). Office abolished in September 1993 due to lack of funding and functions transferred to the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Crop Insurance Corporation, Federal Established by act of Feb. 16, 1938. Consolidated with the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service and Farmers’ Home Administration in 1995 to form the Farm Service Agency pursuant to act of Oct. 13, 1994 (108 Stat. 3178). Crop Production Loan Office Authorized by Presidential letters of July 26, 1918, and July 26, 1919, to the Secretary of Agriculture. Further authorized by act of Mar. 3, 1921 (41 Stat. 1347). Transferred to Farm Credit Administration by EO 6084 of Mar. 27, 1933. Cultural Center, National Established in Smithsonian Institution by act of Sept. 2, 1958 (72 Stat. 1698). Renamed John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by act of Jan. 23, 1964 (78 Stat. 4). Customs, Bureau of Established under sec. 1 of act of Mar. 3, 1927 (19 U.S.C. 2071) in Treasury Department. Functions relating to award of numbers to undocumented vessels, vested in Collectors of Customs, transferred to Commandant of Coast Guard by EO 9083 of Feb. 27, 1942. Transfer made permanent by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, effective July 16, 1946. Redesignated U.S. Customs Service by the Department of the Treasury Order 165–23 of Apr. 4, 1973. Functions transferred to and agency established within Homeland Security Department by act of Nov. 25, 2002 (116 Stat. 2178). Customs Court, U.S. Formerly established as Board of General Appraisers by act of June 10, 1890 (26 Stat. 136). Renamed U.S. Customs Court by act of May 26, 1926 (44 Stat. 669). Renamed U.S. Court of International Trade by act of Oct. 10, 1980 (94 Stat. 1727). Customs and Patent Appeals, U.S. Court of Established by act of Mar. 2, 1929 (45 Stat. 1475). Abolished by act of Apr. 2, 1982 (96 Stat. 28) and functions merged with appellate functions of U.S. Court of Claims to form U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. D TOP OF PAGE Dairy Industry, Bureau of Bureau of Dairying established in the Department of Agriculture by act of May 29, 1924 (43 Stat. 243). Bureau of Dairy Industry designation first appeared in act of May 11, 1926 (44 Stat. 499). Functions transferred to Agricultural Research Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 1320, supp. 4, of Nov. 2, 1953. Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling, The National Commission on the Established by EO 13543 of May 21, 2010. Terminated March 11, 2011 pursuant to terms of order. Defense, Advisory Commission to the Council of National See Defense, Council of National Defense, Council of National Established by act of Aug. 29, 1916 (39 Stat. 649). Advisory Commission—composed of Advisers on Industrial Production, Industrial Materials, Employment, Farm Products, Price Stabilization, Transportation, and Consumer Protection—established by Council pursuant to act and approved by President May 29, 1940. Commission decentralized by merging divisions with newly created national defense units. Agencies evolved from Commission, except Office of Agricultural War Relations and Office of Price Administration, made units of Office for Emergency Management. Council inactive. Defense, Office of Civilian Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 8757 of May 20, 1941. Terminated by EO 9562 of June 4, 1945. Defense Administration, Federal Civil Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 10186 of Dec. 1, 1950; subsequently established as independent agency by act of Jan. 12, 1951 (64 Stat. 1245). Functions transferred to Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1958, effective July 1, 1958. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Established as a separate agency of the Department of Defense by DOD Directive 5105.41 dated July 25, 1978. Renamed Advanced Research Projects Agency by order of the Secretary of Defense dated July 13, 1993. Reestablished by act of Feb. 10, 1996 (110 Stat. 406). Defense Advisory Council, Civil Established by act of Jan. 12, 1951 (64 Stat. 1245). Transferred to Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1958, effective July 1, 1958. Defense Aid Reports, Division of Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 8751 of May 2, 1941. Abolished by EO 8926 of Oct. 28, 1941, which created Office of Lend-Lease Administration. Defense Air Transportation Administration Established Nov. 12, 1951, by Department of Commerce Order 137. Abolished by Amendment 3 of Sept. 13, 1962, to Department Order 128 (revised) and functions transferred to Office of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Transportation. Defense Atomic Support Agency Renamed Defense Nuclear Agency by General Order No. 1 of July 1, 1971. Defense Audiovisual Agency Established by DOD Directive 5040.1 of June 12, 1979. Abolished by Secretary’s memorandum of Apr. 19, 1985, and functions assigned to the military departments. Defense Audit Service Established by DOD Directive of Oct. 14, 1976. Abolished by Deputy Secretary’s memorandum of Nov. 2, 1982, and functions transferred to Office of the Inspector General. Defense Civil Preparedness Agency Functions transferred from the Department of Defense to the Federal Emergency Management Agency by EO 12148 of July 20, 1979. Defense and Civilian Mobilization Board Established by EO 10773 of July 1, 1938. Redesignated Civil and Defense Mobilization Board by act of Aug. 26, 1958 (72 Stat. 861). Abolished by Office of Emergency Preparedness Circular 1200.1 of Oct. 31, 1962. Defense Communications Agency Established by direction of the Secretary of Defense on May 12, 1960. Renamed Defense Information Systems Agency by DOD Directive 5105.19 dated June 25, 1991. Defense Communications Board Established by EO 8546 of Sept. 24, 1940. Renamed Board of War Communications by EO 9183 of June 15, 1942. Abolished by EO 9831 of Feb. 24, 1947, and property transferred to Federal Communications Commission. Defense Coordinating Board, Civil Established by EO 10611 of May 11, 1955. EO 10611 revoked by EO 10773 of July 1, 1958. Defense Electric Power Administration Established by Order 2605 of Dec. 4, 1950 of the Secretary of the Interior. Abolished June 30, 1953, by Secretary’s Order 2721 of May 7, 1953. Reestablished by Departmental Manual Release No. 253 of Aug. 6, 1959. Terminated by Departmental Manual Release No. 1050 of Jan. 10, 1977. Defense Fisheries Administration Established by Order 2605 of Dec. 4, 1950 of the Secretary of the Interior. Abolished June 30, 1953, by Secretary’s Order 2722 of May 13, 1953. Defense Health and Welfare Services, Office of Established by EO 8890 of Sept. 3, 1941. Terminated by EO 9338 of Apr. 29, 1943, and functions transferred to Federal Security Agency. Defense Homes Corporation Incorporated pursuant to President’s letter to the Secretary of the Treasury of Oct. 18, 1940. Transferred to Federal Public Housing Authority by EO 9070 of Feb. 24, 1942. Defense Housing Coordinator Office established July 21, 1940, by Advisory Commission to Council of National Defense. Functions transferred to Division of Defense Housing Coordination, Office for Emergency Management, by EO 8632 of Jan. 11, 1941. Defense Housing Division, Mutual Ownership Established by Administrator of Federal Works Agency under provisions of act of June 28, 1941 (55 Stat. 361). Functions transferred to Federal Public Housing Authority, National Housing Agency, by EO 9070 of Feb. 24, 1942. Defense Intelligence College Established by DOD Directive 3305.1 of January 28, 1983. Renamed Joint Military Intelligence College by DOD Directive 3305.1 of January 14, 1998. See also Defense Intelligence School. Defense Intelligence School Established by DOD Directive 5105.25 of November 2, 1962. Renamed Defense Intelligence College by DOD Directive 3305.1 of January 28, 1983. Defense Investigative Service Established by the Secretary of Defense Jan. 1, 1972. Renamed Defense Security Service in November 1997 by Defense Reform Initiative. Defense Manpower Administration Established by the Secretary of Labor by General Order 48, pursuant to EO 10161 of Sept. 9, 1950, and Reorg. Plan No. 6 of 1950, effective May 24, 1950. General Order 48 revoked by General Order 63 of Aug. 25, 1953, which established Office of Manpower Administration in Department. Defense Mapping Agency Established as a the Department of Defense agency in 1972. Functions transferred to the National Imagery and Mapping Agency by act of Sept. 23, 1996 (110 Stat. 2677). Defense Materials Procurement Agency Established by EO 10281 of Aug. 28, 1951. Abolished by EO 10480 of Aug. 14, 1953, and functions transferred to General Services Administration. Defense Materials Service See Emergency Procurement Service Defense Materiel Readiness Board Established by act of Jan. 28, 2008 (122 Stat. 260). Abolished by act of Jan. 2, 2013 (126 Stat. 2362). Defense Mediation Board, National Established by EO 8716 of Mar. 19, 1941. Terminated on creation of National War Labor Board, Office for Emergency Management by EO 9017 of Jan. 12, 1942. Transferred to the Department of Labor by EO 9617 of Sept. 19, 1945. Board terminated by EO 9672 of Dec. 31, 1945, which established National Wage Stabilization Board in the Department of Labor. Terminated by EO 9809 of Dec. 12, 1946, and functions transferred to the Secretary of Labor and the Department of the Treasury, effective Feb. 24, 1947. Defense Medical Programs Activity Functions consolidated into the TRICARE Management Activity in November 1997 by Defense Reform Initiative. Defense Minerals Administration Established by Order 2605 of Dec. 4, 1950 of the Secretary of the Interior. Functions assigned to Defense Materials Procurement Agency. Functions of exploration for critical and strategic minerals redelegated to the Secretary of the Interior and administered by Defense Minerals Exploration Administration by Secretary’s Order 2726 of June 30, 1953. Termination of program announced by Secretary June 6, 1958. Certain activities continued in Office of Minerals Exploration, Department of the Interior. Defense Minerals Exploration Administration See Defense Minerals Administration Defense Mobilization, Office of Established in Executive Office of the President by EO 10193 of Dec. 16, 1950. Superseded by Office of Defense Mobilization established by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1953, effective June 12, 1953, which assumed functions of former Office, National Security Resources Board, and critical materials stockpiling functions of Army, Navy, Air Force, and Interior Secretaries and of Army and Navy Munitions Board. Consolidated with Federal Civil Defense Administration into Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1958, effective July 1, 1958, and offices of Director and Deputy Director terminated. Defense Mobilization Board Established by EO 10200 of Jan. 3, 1951, and restated in EO 10480 of Aug. 14, 1953. Terminated by EO 10773 of July 1, 1958. Defense Nuclear Agency Established in 1971. Renamed Defense Special Weapons Agency by DOD Directive 5105.31 of June 14, 1995. Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence, Office of Established by act of Oct. 5, 1999 (113 Stat. 960). Abolished by act of Oct. 17, 2006 (120 Stat. 2507) and functions transferred to the Secretary of Energy. Defense Plant Corporation Established by act of June 25, 1940 (54 Stat. 572). Transferred from Federal Loan Agency to the Department of Commerce by EO 9071 of Feb. 24, 1942. Returned to Federal Loan Agency pursuant to act of Feb. 24, 1945 (59 Stat. 5). Dissolved by act of June 30, 1945 (59 Stat. 310), and functions transferred to Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Defense Plants Administration, Small Established by act of July 31, 1951 (65 Stat. 131). Terminated July 31, 1953, by act of June 30, 1953 (67 Stat. 131). Functions relating to liquidation transferred to Small Business Administration by EO 10504 of Dec. 1, 1953. Defense Production Administration Established by EO 10200 of Jan. 3, 1951. Terminated by EO 10433 of Feb. 4, 1953, and functions transferred to Office of Defense Mobilization. Defense Property Disposal Service Renamed Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service by Defense Logistics Agency General Order 10–85, effective July 1, 1985. Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Office Established by DOD Directive 5110.10, July 16, 1993. Renamed Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office by Secretary of Defense memorandum of May 30, 1996. Defense Public Works Division Established in Public Works Administration. Transferred to Office of Federal Works Administrator by administrative order of July 16, 1941. Abolished by administrative order of Mar. 6, 1942, and functions transferred to Office of Chief Engineer, Federal Works Agency. Defense Purchases, Office for the Coordination of National Established by order of Council of National Defense, approved June 27, 1940. Order revoked Jan. 7, 1941, and records transferred to Executive Office of the President. Defense Research Committee, National Established June 27, 1940, by order of Council of National Defense. Abolished by order of Council June 28, 1941, and reestablished in Office of Scientific Research and Development by EO 8807 of June 28, 1941. Office terminated by EO 9913 of Dec. 26, 1947, and property and records transferred to National Military Establishment. Defense Resources Committee Established by Administrative Order 1496 of June 15, 1940. Replaced by War Resources Council by Administrative Order 1636 of Jan. 14, 1942. Inactive. Defense Security Assistance Agency Established on Sept. 1, 1971. Renamed the Defense Security Cooperation Agency by DOD Directive 5105.38. Defense Solid Fuels Administration Established by Order 2605 of Dec. 4, 1950 of the Secretary of the Interior. Abolished June 29, 1954, by Secretary’s Order 2764. Defense Special Weapons Agency Established by General Order No. 1 of July 1, 1971. Functions transferred to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency by DOD Directive 5105.62 of Sept. 30, 1998. Defense Stockpile Manager, National Established by act of Nov. 14, 1986 (100 Stat. 4067). Functions transferred from the Administrator of General Services to the Secretary of Defense by EO 12626 of Feb. 25, 1988. Defense Supplies Corporation Established under act of June 25, 1940 (54 Stat. 572). Transferred from Federal Loan Agency to the Department of Commerce by EO 9071 of Feb. 24, 1942. Returned to Federal Loan Agency by act of Feb. 24, 1945 (59 Stat. 5). Dissolved by act of June 30, 1945 (59 Stat. 310), and functions transferred to Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Defense Supply Agency Renamed Defense Logistics Agency by DOD Directive 5105.22 of Jan. 22, 1977. Defense Supply Management Agency Established in the Department of Defense by act of July 1, 1952 (66 Stat. 318). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 6 of 1953, effective June 30, 1953, and functions transferred to the Secretary of Defense. Defense Technology Security Administration Established on May 10, 1985. Functions transferred to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency by DOD Directive 5105.62 of Sept. 30, 1998. Defense Transport Administration Established Oct. 4, 1950, by order of Commissioner of Interstate Commerce Commission in charge of Bureau of Service, pursuant to EO 10161 of Sept. 9, 1950. Terminated by DTA Commissioner’s order, effective July 1, 1955, and functions transferred to Bureau of Safety and Service, Interstate Commerce Commission. Defense Transportation, Office of Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 8989 of Dec. 18, 1941. Terminated by EO 10065 of July 6, 1949. Deficit Reduction, Joint Select Committee on Established by act of Aug. 2, 2011 (125 Stat. 259). Terminated January 31, 2012, pursuant to the act (125 Stat. 263). Director. See other part of title Disarmament Administration, U.S. Established in the Department of State. Functions transferred to U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency by act of Sept. 26, 1961 (75 Stat. 638). Disarmament Problems, President’s Special Committee on Established by President Aug. 5, 1955. Dissolved in February 1958. Disaster Assistance Administration, Federal Functions transferred from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Federal Emergency Management Agency by EO 12148 of July 20, 1979. Disaster Loan Corporation Grouped with other agencies to form Federal Loan Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Transferred to the Department of Commerce by EO 9071 of Feb. 24, 1942. Returned to Federal Loan Agency by act of Feb. 24, 1945 (59 Stat. 5). Dissolved by act of June 30, 1945 (59 Stat. 310), and functions transferred to Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Disease Control, Center for Established within the Public Health Service by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare on July 1, 1973. Renamed Centers for Disease Control by Health and Human Services Secretary’s notice of Oct. 1, 1980 (45 FR 67772). Renamed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by act of Oct. 27, 1992 (106 Stat. 3504). Displaced Persons Commission Established by act of June 25, 1948 (62 Stat. 1009). Terminated Aug. 31, 1952, pursuant to terms of act. Dispute Resolution, Office of Transferred to the Office of Legal Policy by the Attorney General on August 24, 2011. District of Columbia Established by acts of July 16, 1790 (1 Stat. 130), and Mar. 3, 1791. Corporations of Washington and Georgetown and levy court of Washington County abolished in favor of territorial form of government in 1871. Permanent commission government established July 1, 1878. District Government created as municipal corporation by act of June 11, 1878 (20 Stat. 102). Treated as branch of U.S. Government by various statutory enactments of Congress. District Government altered by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1967, effective Nov. 3, 1967. Charter for local government in District of Columbia provided by act of Dec. 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 774). District of Columbia, Highway Commission of the Established by act of Mar. 2, 1893 (27 Stat 532). National Capital Park and Planning Commission named successor by act of Apr. 30, 1926 (44 Stat. 374). Functions transferred to National Capital Planning Commission by act of July 19, 1952 (66 Stat. 781). District of Columbia, Reform-School of the Established by act of May 3, 1876 (19 Stat. 49). Renamed National Training School for Boys by act of May 27, 1908 (35 Stat. 380). Transferred to the Department of Justice by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, to be administered by Director of Bureau of Prisons. District of Columbia Auditorium Commission Established by act of July 1, 1955 (69 Stat. 243). Final report submitted to Congress Jan. 31, 1957, pursuant to act of Apr. 27, 1956 (70 Stat. 115). District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency Established by act of Aug. 2, 1946 (60 Stat. 790). Agency established as instrumentality of District Government by act of Dec. 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 774), effective July 1, 1974. District of Columbia-Virginia Boundary Commission Established by act of Mar. 21, 1934 (48 Stat. 453). Terminated Dec. 1, 1935, to which date it had been extended by Public Resolution 9 (49 Stat. 67). Division. See other part of title Domestic Council Established in Executive Office of the President by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1970, effective July 1, 1970. Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1977, effective Mar. 26, 1978, and functions transferred to President and staff designated as Domestic Policy Staff. Pursuant to EO 12045 of Mar. 27, 1978, Staff assisted President in performance of transferred functions. Renamed Office of Policy Development in 1981. Abolished in February 1992 by President’s reorganizational statement, effective May 1992. Domestic Policy Staff See Domestic Council Dominican Customs Receivership Transferred from Division of Territories and Island Possessions, Department of the Interior, to the Department of State by Reorg. Plan No. IV of 1940, effective June 30, 1940. Drug Abuse, National Institute on Established within the National Institute of Mental Health, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by act of Mar. 21, 1972 (86 Stat. 85). Removed from within the National Institute of Mental Health and made an entity within the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration by act of May 14, 1974 (88 Stat. 136). Functions transferred to the Department of Health and Human Services by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 695). (See also act of Oct. 27, 1986; 100 Stat. 3207–106.) Abolished by act of July 10, 1992 (106 Stat. 331). Reestablished by act of July 10, 1992 (106 Stat. 361). Drug Abuse, President’s Advisory Commission on Narcotic and Established by EO 11076 of Jan. 15, 1963. Terminated November 1963 under terms of order. Drug Abuse Control, Bureau of Established in Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, to carry out functions of act of July 15, 1965 (79 Stat. 226). Functions transferred to Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, Department of Justice, by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1968, effective Apr. 8, 1968. Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1973, effective July 1, 1973, and functions transferred to Drug Enforcement Administration. Drug Abuse Law Enforcement, Office of Established by EO 11641 of Jan. 28, 1972. Terminated by EO 11727 of July 6, 1973, and functions transferred to Drug Enforcement Administration. Drug Abuse Policy, Office of Established in Executive Office of the President by act of Mar. 19, 1976 (90 Stat. 242). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1977, effective Mar. 26, 1978, and functions transferred to President. Drug-Free Schools, Office of Safe Abolished by the Secretary of Education on Sept. 25, 2011. Programs transferred to Office of Safe and Healthy Students within the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation, Cabinet Committee on Established Apr. 27, 1976, by Presidential announcement. Terminated by Presidential memorandum of Mar. 14, 1977. Drug Intelligence Center, National Abolished on May 2, 2012. Functions performed by National Drug Intelligence Center ordered transferred to such division in the Department of Justice as deemed desirable by Attorney General. Drug Law Enforcement, Cabinet Committee for Established Apr. 27, 1976, pursuant to Presidential message to Congress of Apr. 27, 1976. Abolished by Presidential memorandum of Mar. 14, 1977. Drug Law Enforcement, Cabinet Committee for Established Apr. 27, 1976, pursuant to Presidential message to Congress of Apr. 27, 1976. Abolished by Presidential memorandum of Mar. 14, 1977. Drugs, Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous See Drug Abuse Control, Bureau of Drugs and Biologics, National Center for Renamed Center for Drugs and Biologics by Food and Drug Administration notice of Mar. 9, 1984 (49 FR 10166). Reestablished as Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research by Secretary’s notice of Oct. 6, 1987 (52 FR 38275). Drunk Driving, Presidential Commission on Established by EO 12358 of Apr. 14, 1982. Terminated Dec. 31, 1983, by EO 12415 of Apr. 5, 1983. Dryden Research Center, Hugh L. Formerly separate field installation of National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Made component of Ames Research Center by NASA Management Instruction 1107.5A of Sept. 3, 1981. E TOP OF PAGE Economic Administration, Foreign Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 9380 of Sept. 25, 1943. Functions of Office of Lend-Lease Administration, Office of Foreign Relief and Rehabilitation Operations, Office of Economic Warfare (together with U.S. Commercial Company, Rubber Development Corporation, Petroleum Reserves Corporation, and Export-Import Bank of Washington and functions transferred thereto by EO 9361 of July 15, 1943), and foreign economic operations of Office of Foreign Economic Coordination transferred to Administration. Foreign procurement activities of War Food Administration and Commodity Credit Corporation transferred by EO 9385 of Oct. 6, 1943. Terminated by EO 9630 of Sept. 27, 1945, and functions redistributed to the Departments of State, Commerce, and Agriculture and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Economic Analysis, Office of See Business Economics, Office of Economic Cooperation Administration Established by act of Apr. 3, 1948 (62 Stat. 138). Abolished by act of Oct. 10, 1951 (65 Stat. 373), and functions transferred to Mutual Security Agency pursuant to EO 10300 of Nov. 1, 1951. Economic Coordination, Office of Foreign See Board of Economic Operations Economic Defense Board Established by EO 8839 of July 30, 1941. Renamed Board of Economic Warfare by EO 8982 of Dec. 17, 1941. Board terminated by EO 9361 of July 15, 1943, and Office of Economic Warfare established in Office for Emergency Management. Office of Economic Warfare consolidated with Foreign Economic Administration by EO 9380 of Sept. 25, 1943. Economic Development, Office of Regional Established by the Secretary of Commerce Jan. 6, 1966, pursuant to act of Aug. 26, 1965 (79 Stat. 552). Abolished by Department Order 5A, Dec. 22, 1966, and functions vested in Economic Development Administration. Economic Development Service, Foreign Established by order of the Secretary of Agriculture Nov. 8, 1969. Abolished by order of Secretary Feb. 6, 1972, and functions transferred to Economic Research Service. Economic Growth and Stability, Advisory Board on Established by Presidential letter to Congress of June 1, 1953. Superseded by National Advisory Board on Economic Policy by Presidential direction Mar. 12, 1961. Cabinet Committee on Economic Growth established by President Aug. 21, 1962, to succeed Board. Economic Management Support Center Established by Secretary of Agriculture Memorandum 1836 of Jan. 9, 1974. Consolidated with other Department units into Economics, Statistics, and Cooperatives Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 1927, effective Dec. 23, 1977. Economic Operations, Board of Established by Department of State order of Oct. 7, 1941. Abolished by departmental order of June 24, 1943, and functions transferred to Office of Foreign Economic Coordination established by same order. Office abolished by departmental order of Nov. 6, 1943, pursuant to EO 9380 of Sept. 25, 1943. Economic Opportunity, Office of Established in Executive Office of the President by act of Aug. 20, 1964 (78 Stat. 508). All OEO programs except three transferred by administrative action to the Departments of Health, Education, and Welfare, Labor, and Housing and Urban Development July 6, 1973. Community Action, Economic Development, and Legal Services Programs transferred to Community Services Administration by act of Jan. 4, 1975 (88 Stat. 2310). Economic Policy, Council on Established by Presidential memorandum of Feb. 2, 1973. Functions absorbed by Economic Policy Board Sept. 30, 1974. Economic Policy, Council on Foreign Established Dec. 22, 1954, by Presidential letter of Dec. 11, 1954. Abolished by President Mar. 12, 1961, and functions transferred to Secretary of State. Economic Policy, Council on International Established in Executive Office of the President by Presidential memorandum of January 1971. Reestablished by act of Aug. 29, 1972 (86 Stat. 646). Terminated Sept. 30, 1977, on expiration of statutory authority. Economic Policy, National Advisory Board on See Economic Growth and Stability, Advisory Board on Economic Policy Board, President’s Established by EO 11808 of Sept. 30, 1974. Terminated by EO 11975 of Mar. 7, 1977. Economic Recovery Advisory Board, President’s Established by EO 13501 of February 6, 2009. Terminated February 12, 2011 pursuant to terms of order. Economic Research Service Established by Secretary of Agriculture Memorandum 1446, supp. 1, of Apr. 3, 1961. Consolidated with other Department of Agriculture units into Economics, Statistics, and Cooperatives Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 1927, effective Dec. 23, 1977. Redesignated as Economic Research Service by Secretarial order of Oct. 1, 1981. Economic Security, Advisory Council on Established by EO 6757 of June 29, 1934. Terminated on approval of act of Aug. 14, 1935 (49 Stat. 620) Aug. 14, 1935. Economic Security, Committee on Established by EO 6757 of June 29, 1934. Terminated as formal agency in April 1936, as provided in act, but continued informally for some time thereafter. Economic Stabilization, Office of Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 9250 of Oct. 3, 1942. Terminated by EO 9620 of Sept. 20, 1945, and functions transferred to Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion. Reestablished in Office for Emergency Management by EO 9699 of Feb. 21, 1946. Transferred by EO 9762 of July 25, 1946, to Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion. Consolidated with other agencies to form Office of Temporary Controls by EO 9809 of Dec. 12, 1946. Economic Stabilization Agency Established by EO 10161 of Sept. 9, 1950, and EO 10276 of July 31, 1951. Terminated, except for liquidation purposes, by EO 10434 of Feb. 6, 1953. Liquidation completed Oct. 31, 1953, pursuant to EO 10480 of Aug. 14, 1953. Economic Stabilization Board Established by EO 9250 of Oct. 3, 1942. Transferred to Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion by EO 9620 of Sept. 20, 1945. Returned to Office of Economic Stabilization on reestablishment by EO 9699 of Feb. 21, 1946. Board returned to Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion by EO 9762 of July 25, 1946. Functions terminated by EO 9809 of Dec. 12, 1946. Economic Warfare, Board of See Economic Defense Board Economic Warfare, Office of See Economic Defense Board Economics, Bureau of Industrial Established by the Secretary of Commerce Jan. 2, 1980, in conjunction with Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1979, effective Oct. 1, 1980, and operated under Department Organization Order 35–5B. Abolished at bureau level by Secretarial order, effective Jan. 22, 1984 (49 FR 4538). Industry-related functions realigned and transferred from Under Secretary for Economic Affairs to Under Secretary for International Trade. Under Secretary for Economic Affairs retained units to support domestic macroeconomic policy functions. Economics, Statistics, and Cooperatives Service Renamed Economics and Statistics Service by Secretary of Agriculture Memorandum 2025 of Sept. 17, 1980. Redesignated as Economic Research Service and Statistical Reporting Service by Secretarial order of Oct. 1, 1981. Economy Board, Joint Placed under direction of President by military order of July 5, 1939. Abolished Sept. 1, 1947, by joint letter of Aug. 20, 1947, from Secretaries of War and Navy to President. Education, Federal Board for Vocational Established by act of Feb. 23, 1917 (39 Stat. 929). Functions transferred to the Department of the Interior by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Functions assigned to Commissioner of Education Oct. 10, 1933. Office of Education transferred from the Department of the Interior to the Federal Security Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Board abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1946, effective July 16, 1946. Education, National Institute of Established by act of June 23, 1972 (86 Stat. 327). Transferred to Office of Educational Research and Improvement, Department of Education, by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 678), effective May 4, 1980. Education, Office of Established as independent agency by act of Mar. 2, 1867 (14 Stat. 434). Transferred to the Department of the Interior by act of July 20, 1868 (15 Stat. 106). Transferred to Federal Security Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Functions of Federal Security Administrator administered by Office of Education relating to student loans and defense-related education transferred to War Manpower Commission by EO 9247 of Sept. 17, 1942. Education, Office of Bilingual Abolished by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 675), and functions transferred to Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, Department of Education. Education Beyond the High School, President’s Committee on Established by act of July 26, 1956 (70 Stat. 676). Terminated Dec. 31, 1957. Certain activities continued by Bureau of Higher Education, Office of Education. Education Division Established in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by act of June 23, 1972 (86 Stat. 327). Functions transferred to the Department of Education by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 677). Education Goals Panel, National Terminated by Congressional mandate, March 15, 2002. Education Statistics, National Center for Established in the Office of the Assistant Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, by act of Aug. 21, 1974 (88 Stat. 556). Transferred to the Office of Educational Research and Improvement, Department of Education, by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 678), effective May 4, 1980. Renamed Center for Education Statistics by act of Oct. 17, 1986 (100 Stat. 1579). Renamed National Center for Education Statistics by act of Apr. 28, 1988 (102 Stat. 331). Educational and Cultural Affairs, Bureau of Established by Secretary of State in 1960. Terminated by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1977, effective July 1, 1978, and functions transferred to International Communication Agency, effective Apr. 1, 1978. Educational and Cultural Affairs, Interagency Council on International Established Jan. 20, 1964, by Foreign Affairs Manual Circular, under authority of act of Sept. 21, 1961 (75 Stat. 527). Terminated Oct. 1973 following creation of Subcommittee on International Exchanges by National Security Council directive. Educational Exchange, U.S. Advisory Commission on Established by act of Jan. 27, 1948 (62 Stat. 10). Abolished by act of Sept. 21, 1961 (75 Stat. 538), and superseded by U.S. Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs. Efficiency, Bureau of Organized under act of Feb. 28, 1916 (39 Stat. 15). Abolished by act of Mar. 3, 1933 (47 Stat. 1519), and records transferred to Bureau of the Budget. Elderly, Committee on Mental Health and Illness of the Established by act of July 29, 1975 (89 Stat. 347). Terminated Sept. 30, 1977. Electoral votes for President and Vice President, transfer of functions See State, Department of Electric Home and Farm Authority Incorporated Aug. 1, 1935, under laws of District of Columbia. Designated as U.S. agency by EO 7139 of Aug. 12, 1935. Continued by act of June 10, 1941 (55 Stat. 248). Grouped with other agencies in Federal Loan Agency by Reorg. Plan. No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Functions transferred to the Department of Commerce by EO 9071 of Feb. 24, 1942. Terminated by EO 9256 of Oct. 13, 1942. Electric Home and Farm Authority, Inc. Organized Jan. 17, 1934, under laws of State of Delaware by EO 6514 of Dec. 19, 1933. Dissolved Aug. 1, 1935, and succeeded by Electric Home and Farm Authority. Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Office of Established by Secretary of Energy announcement of June 9, 2005. Position of director elevated to Assistant Secretary of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability by Secretary’s memorandum EXEC-2007010607 of Oct. 24, 2007. Electricity Transmission and Distribution, Office of Renamed Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability by the Secretary of Energy’s memo of Feb. 15, 2005. Emergency Administration of Public Works, Federal Established by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 200). Operation continued by subsequent legislation, including act of June 21, 1938 (52 Stat. 816). Consolidated with Federal Works Agency as Public Works Administration by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Functions transferred to Office of Federal Works Administrator by EO 9357 of June 30, 1943. Emergency Conservation Work Established by EO 6101 of Apr. 5, 1933. Succeeded by Civilian Conservation Corps. Emergency Council, National Established by EO 6433–A of Nov. 17, 1933. Consolidated with Executive Council by EO 6889–A of Oct. 29, 1934. Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, and functions (except those relating to Radio Division and Film Service) transferred to Executive Office of the President. Emergency Council, Office of Economic Adviser to National Established by EO 6240 of Aug. 3, 1933, in connection with Executive Council, which later consolidated with National Emergency Council. Records and property used in preparation of statistical and economic summaries transferred to Central Statistical Board by EO 7003 of Apr. 8, 1935. Emergency Management, Office for Established in Executive Office of the President by administrative order of May 25, 1940, in accordance with EO 8248 of Sept. 8, 1939. Inactive. Emergency Management Agency, Federal Established in EO 12127 of Mar. 31, 1979. Functions transferred to Department of Homeland Security by act of Nov. 25, 2002 (116 Stat. 2213). Established as a distinct entity with the Department of Homeland Security by act of Oct. 4, 2006 (120 Stat. 1400). Emergency Mobilization Preparedness Board Established Dec. 17, 1981, by the President. Abolished by Presidential directive of Sept. 16, 1985. Emergency Planning, Office of Established as successor to Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization by act of Sept. 22, 1961 (75 Stat. 630). Renamed Office of Emergency Preparedness by act of Oct. 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1194). Terminated by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1973, effective July 1, 1973, and functions transferred to the Departments of the Treasury and Housing and Urban Development and the General Services Administration. Emergency Preparedness, Office of See Emergency Planning, Office of Emergency Procurement Service Established Sept. 1, 1950, by Administrator of General Services. Renamed Defense Materials Service Sept. 7, 1956. Functions transferred to Property Management and Disposal Service July 29, 1966. Service abolished July 1, 1973, and functions transferred to Federal Supply Service, Public Buildings Service, and Federal Property Resources Service. Emergency Relief Administration, Federal Established by act of May 12, 1933 (48 Stat. 55). Expired June 30, 1938, having been liquidated by Works Progress Administrator pursuant to act of May 28, 1937 (50 Stat. 352). Employee-Management Relations Program, President’s Committee on the Implementation of the Federal Established by EO 10988 of Jan. 17, 1962. Terminated upon submission of report to President June 21, 1963. Employees’ Compensation, Bureau of Transferred from Federal Security Agency to the Department of Labor by Reorg. Plan No. 19 of 1950, effective May 24, 1950. Functions absorbed by Employment Standards Administration Mar. 13, 1972. Employees’ Compensation Appeals Board Transferred from Federal Security Agency to the Department of Labor by Reorg. Plan No. 19 of 1950, effective May 24, 1950. Employees’ Compensation Commission, U.S. Established by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 742). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1946, effective July 16, 1946, and functions transferred to Federal Security Administrator. Employment Board, Fair Established by U.S. Civil Service Commission pursuant to EO 9980 of July 26, 1948. Abolished by EO 10590 of Jan. 18, 1955. Employment of People With Disabilities, President’s Committee on Created by EO 12640 of May 10, 1988. Duties subsumed by the Office of Disability Employment within the Department of Labor as directed by Public Law 106–554 of Dec. 21, 2000. Employment of the Physically Handicapped, President’s Committee on Established by EO 10640 of Oct. 10, 1955, continuing Committee established by act of July 11, 1949 (63 Stat. 409). Superseded by President’s Committee on Employment of the Handicapped established by EO 10994 of Feb. 14, 1962. Employment Policy, President’s Committee on Government Established by EO 10590 of Jan. 18, 1955. Abolished by EO 10925 of Mar. 6, 1961, and functions transferred to President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity. Employment Practice, Committee on Fair Established in Office of Production Management by EO 8802 of June 25, 1941. Transferred to War Manpower Commission by Presidential letter effective July 30, 1942. Committee terminated on establishment of Committee on Fair Employment Practice, Office for Emergency Management, by EO 9346 of May 27, 1943. Terminated June 30, 1946, by act of July 17, 1945 (59 Stat. 743). Employment Security, Bureau of Transferred from Federal Security Agency to the Department of Labor by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1949, effective Aug. 20, 1949. Abolished by order of Mar. 14, 1969 of the Secretary of Labor, and functions transferred to Manpower Administration. Employment Service, U.S. Established in the Department of Labor in 1918 by departmental order. Abolished by act of June 6, 1933 (48 Stat. 113), and created as bureau with same name. Functions consolidated with unemployment compensation functions of Social Security Board, Bureau of Employment Security, and transferred to Federal Security Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Service transferred to Bureau of Placement, War Manpower Commission, by EO 9247 of Sept. 17, 1942. Returned to the Department of Labor by EO 9617 of Sept. 19, 1945. Transferred to Federal Security Agency by act of June 16, 1948 (62 Stat. 443), to function as part of Bureau of Employment Security, Social Security Administration. Bureau, including U.S. Employment Service, transferred to the Department of Labor by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1949, effective Aug. 20, 1949. Abolished by reorganization of Manpower Administration, effective Mar. 17, 1969, and functions assigned to U.S. Training and Employment Service. Employment Stabilization Board, Federal Established by act of Feb. 10, 1931 (46 Stat. 1085). Abolished by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Abolition deferred by EO 6623 of Mar. 1, 1934, until functions of Board transferred to Federal Employment Stabilization Office, established in the Department of Commerce by same order. Office abolished by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, and functions transferred from the Department of Commerce to National Resources Planning Board, Executive Office of the President. Employment Stabilization Office, Federal. See Employment Stabilization Board, Federal Employment and Training, Office of Comprehensive Established in the Department of Labor. Terminated due to expiration of authority for appropriations after fiscal year 1982. Replaced by Office of Employment and Training Programs. Employment and Training Programs, Office of Renamed Office of Job Training Programs by Employment and Training Administration reorganization in the Department of Labor, effective June 1984. Endangered Species Scientific Authority Established by EO 11911 of Apr. 13, 1976. Terminated by act of Dec. 28, 1979 (93 Stat. 1228), and functions transferred to the Secretary of the Interior. Energy Administration, Federal Established by act of May 7, 1974 (88 Stat. 96). Assigned additional responsibilities by acts of June 22, 1974 (88 Stat. 246), Dec. 22, 1975 (89 Stat. 871), and Aug. 14, 1976 (90 Stat. 1125). Terminated by act of Aug. 4, 1977 (91 Stat. 577), and functions transferred to the Department of Energy. Energy Advisory Support Office, Secretary of Abolished by secretarial decision of Feb. 6, 2006. Energy Assurance, Office of Abolished pursuant to Conference Report No. 108-729 on H.R. 4818, Consolidated Appropriations Act. Functions merged with Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. Energy Conservation, Office of Established by Interior Secretarial Order 2953 May 7, 1973. Functions transferred to Federal Energy Administration by act of May 7, 1974 (88 Stat. 100). Energy Data and Analysis, Office of Established by Interior Secretarial Order 2953 of May 7, 1973. Functions transferred to Federal Energy Administration by act of May 7, 1974 (88 Stat. 100). Energy Policy Office Established in Executive Office of the President by EO 11726 of June 29, 1973. Abolished by EO 11775 of Mar. 26, 1974. Energy Programs, Office of Established by Department of Commerce Organization Order 25– 7A, effective Sept. 24, 1975. Terminated by act of Aug. 4, 1977 (91 Stat. 581), and functions transferred to the Department of Energy. Energy Research and Development Administration Established by act of Oct. 11, 1974 (88 Stat. 1234). Assigned responsibilities by acts of Sept. 3, 1974 (88 Stat. 1069, 1079), Oct. 26, 1974 (88 Stat. 1431), and Dec. 31, 1974 (88 Stat. 1887). Terminated by act of Aug. 4, 1977 (91 Stat. 577), and functions transferred to the Department of Energy. Energy Resources Council Established in Executive Office of the President by act of Oct. 11, 1974 (88 Stat. 1233). Establishing authority repealed by act of Aug. 4, 1977 (91 Stat. 608), and Council terminated. Energy Supplies and Resources Policy, Presidential Advisory Committee on Established July 30, 1954, by President. Abolished Mar. 12, 1961, by President and functions transferred to the Secretary of the Interior. Enforcement Commission, National Established by General Order 18 of Economic Stabilization Administrator, effective July 30, 1952. Functions transferred to Director, Office of Defense Mobilization, and Attorney General by EO 10494 of Oct. 14, 1953. Engineering, Bureau of See Steam Engineering, Bureau of Entomology, Bureau of See Entomology and Plant Quarantine, Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine, Bureau of Bureau of Entomology and Bureau of Plant Quarantine created by acts of Apr. 23, 1904 (33 Stat. 276), and July 7, 1932 (47 Stat. 640), respectively. Consolidated with disease control and eradication functions of Bureau of Plant Industry into Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine by act of Mar. 23, 1934 (48 Stat. 467). Functions transferred to Agricultural Research Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 1320, supp. 4, of Nov. 2, 1953. Environment, Cabinet Committee on the See Environmental Quality Council Environmental Financing Authority Established by act of Oct. 18, 1972 (86 Stat. 899). Expired June 30, 1975, pursuant to terms of act. Environmental Quality Council Established by EO 11472 of May 29, 1969. Renamed Cabinet Committee on the Environment by EO 11514 of Mar. 5, 1970. EO 11514 terminated by EO 11541 of July 1, 1970. Environment, Safety, and Health, Office of Established by act of Aug. 4, 1977 (91 Stat. 570). Abolished by Secretary of Energy memorandum 2006007929 of Aug. 30, 2006, and functions transferred to Office of Health, Safety, and Security. Environmental Science Services Administration Established in the Department of Commerce by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1965, effective July 13, 1965, by consolidating Weather Bureau and Coast and Geodetic Survey. Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, effective Oct. 3, 1970, and functions transferred to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Equal Employment Opportunity, President’s Committee on Established by EO 10925 of Mar. 6, 1961. Abolished by EO 11246 of Sept. 24, 1965, and functions transferred to the Department of Labor and U.S. Civil Service Commission. Equal Opportunity, President’s Council on Established by EO 11197 of Feb. 5, 1965. Abolished by EO 11247 of Sept. 24, 1965, and functions transferred to the Department of Justice. Equipment, Bureau of Established as Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting by act of July 5, 1862 (12 Stat. 510), replacing Bureau of Construction, Equipment and Repairs. Designated as Bureau of Equipment in annual appropriation acts commencing with fiscal year 1892 (26 Stat. 192) after cognizance over enlisted personnel matters transferred, effective July 1, 1889, to Bureau of Navigation. Functions distributed among bureaus and offices in the Department of the Navy by act of June 24, 1910 (61 Stat. 613). Abolished by act of June 30, 1914 (38 Stat. 408). Ethics, Office of Government Established in the Office of Personnel Management by act of Oct. 26, 1978 (92 Stat. 1862). Became a separate executive agency status by act of Nov. 3, 1988 (102 Stat. 3031). European Migration, Intergovernmental Committee for Renamed Intergovernmental Committee for Migration by Resolution 624, passed by Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration Council, effective Nov. 11, 1980. Evacuation, Joint Committee on See Health and Welfare Aspects of Evacuation of Civilians, Joint Committee on Exchange Service, International Established in 1849 in Smithsonian Institution. Renamed Office of Publications Exchange by Secretary’s internal directive of Jan. 11, 1985. Executive Branch of the Government, Commission on Organization of the Established by act of July 7, 1947 (61 Stat. 246). Terminated June 12, 1949, pursuant to terms of act. Second Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government established by act of July 10, 1953 (67 Stat. 142). Terminated June 30, 1955, pursuant to terms of act. Executive Council Established by EO 6202–A of July 11, 1933. Consolidated with National Emergency Council by EO 6889–A of Oct. 29, 1934. Executive Exchange, President’s Commission on See Personnel Interchange, President’s Commission on Executive orders See State, Department of Executive Organization, President’s Advisory Council on Established by President on Apr. 5, 1969. Terminated May 7, 1971. Executive Protective Service See Secret Service Division Executives, Active Corps of Established in ACTION by act of Oct. 1, 1973 (87 Stat. 404). Transferred to Small Business Administration by EO 11871 of July 18, 1975. Export Administration, Bureau of Established as a separate agency within the Department of Commerce on Oct. 1, 1987 (50 USC app. 2401 et seq.). Renamed Bureau of Industry and Security by Department of Commerce internal organization order of Apr. 18, 2002 (67 FR 20630). Export Control, Administrator of Functions delegated to Administrator by Proc. 2413 of July 2, 1940, transferred to Office of Export Control, Economic Defense Board, by EO 8900 of Sept. 15, 1941. Renamed Board of Economic Warfare by EO 8982 of Dec. 17, 1941. Board terminated by EO 9361 of July 15, 1943. Export Control, Office of See Export Control, Administrator of Export-Import Bank of the United States Bank’s charter expired on June 30, 2015. Reauthorized by act of Dec. 4, 2015 (129 Stat. 1768). Export-Import Bank of Washington Organization of District of Columbia banking corporation directed by EO 6581 of Feb. 2, 1934. Certificate of incorporation filed Feb. 12, 1934. Grouped with other agencies to form Federal Loan Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Transferred to the Department of Commerce by EO 9071 of Feb. 24, 1942. Functions transferred to Office of Economic Warfare by EO 9361 of July 15, 1943. Established as permanent independent agency by act of July 31, 1945 (59 Stat. 526). Renamed Export-Import Bank of the U.S. by act of Mar. 13, 1968 (82 Stat. 47). Export-Import Bank of Washington, DC, Second Authorized by EO 6638 of Mar. 9, 1934. Abolished by EO 7365 of May 7, 1936, and records transferred to Export-Import Bank of Washington, effective June 30, 1936. Export Marketing Service Established by the Secretary of Agriculture Mar. 28, 1969. Merged with Foreign Agricultural Service by Secretary’s memorandum of Dec. 7, 1973, effective Feb. 3, 1974. Exports and Requirements, Division of Established in Office of Foreign Economic Coordination by the Department of State order of Feb. 1, 1943. Abolished by departmental order of Nov. 6, 1943, pursuant to EO 9380 of Sept. 25, 1943. Extension Service Established by act of May 14, 1914 (38 Stat. 372). Consolidated into Science and Education Administration by Secretary’s order of Jan. 24, 1978. Reestablished as Extension Service by Secretarial order of June 16, 1981. Became part of Cooperative State, Research, Education, and Extension Service under Department of Agriculture’s reorganization in 1995. F TOP OF PAGE Facts and Figures, Office of Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 8922 of Oct. 24, 1941. Consolidated with Office of War Information in Office for Emergency Management by EO 9182 of June 13, 1942. Family Security Committee Established in Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services Feb. 12, 1941, by administrative order. Terminated Dec. 17, 1942. Family Services, Bureau of See Assistance, Bureau of Public Family Support Administration Established on Apr. 4, 1986, in the Department of Health and Human Services under authority of section 6 of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1953, effective Apr. 11, 1953 (see also 51 FR 11641). Merged into Administration for Children and Families by Secretary’s reorganization notice dated Apr. 15, 1991. Farm Board, Federal Established by act of June 15, 1929 (46 Stat. 11). Renamed Farm Credit Administration and certain functions abolished by EO 6084 of Mar. 27, 1933. Administration placed under the Department of Agriculture by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Made independent agency in the executive branch of the Government, to be housed in the Department of Agriculture, by act of Aug. 6, 1953 (67 Stat. 390). Removed from the Department of Agriculture by act of Dec. 10, 1971 (85 Stat. 617). Farm Credit Administration See Farm Board, Federal Farm Loan Board, Federal Established in the Department of the Treasury to administer act of July 17, 1916 (39 Stat. 360). Offices of appointed members of Board, except member designated as Farm Loan Commissioner, abolished by EO 6084 of Mar. 27, 1933, and Board functions transferred to Farm Loan Commissioner, subject to jurisdiction and control of Farm Credit Administration. Title changed to Land Bank Commissioner by act of June 16, 1933. Abolished by act of Aug. 6, 1953 (67 Stat. 393). Farm Loan Bureau, Federal Established in the Department of the Treasury under supervision of Federal Farm Loan Board and charged with execution of act of July 17, 1916 (39 Stat. 360). Transferred to Farm Credit Administration by EO 6084 of Mar. 27, 1933. Farm Loan Commissioner See Farm Loan Board, Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation, Federal Established by act of Jan. 31, 1934 (48 Stat. 344). Transferred to the Department of Agriculture by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, to operate under supervision of Farm Credit Administration. Abolished by act of Oct. 4, 1961 (75 Stat. 773). Farm Products, Division of (Also known as Division of Agriculture) Established by Advisory Commission to Council of National Defense pursuant to act of Aug. 29, 1916 (39 Stat. 649). Office of Agricultural Defense Relations (later known as Office for Agricultural War Relations) established in the Department of Agriculture by Presidential letter of May 5, 1941, which transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture functions previously assigned to Division of Agriculture. Functions concerned with food production transferred to Food Production Administration and functions concerned with food distribution transferred to Food Distribution Administration by EO 9280 of Dec. 5, 1942. Farm Security Administration See Resettlement Administration Farm Service Agency Established by Secretary’s Memorandum 1010–1 dated Oct. 20, 1994, under authority of the act of Oct. 13, 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6901), and assumed certain functions of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, the Farmers’ Home Administration, and the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. Renamed Consolidated Farm Service Agency by Acting Administrator on Dec. 19, 1994. Farmer Cooperative Service Established by Secretary of Agriculture Memorandum 1320, supp. 4, of Dec. 4, 1953. Consolidated with other Department of Agriculture units into Economics, Statistics, and Cooperatives Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 1927, effective Dec. 23, 1977. Farmers’ Home Administration. See Resettlement Administration Federal. See also other part of title Federal Advisory Council Established in Federal Security Agency by act of June 6, 1933 (48 Stat. 116). Transferred to the Department of Labor by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1949, effective Aug. 20, 1949. Federal Detention Trustee, Office of the Transferred to the United States Marshals Service by the Attorney General on November 26, 2012. Federal Register, Administrative Committee of the See Archives Establishment, National Federal Register, Division of the Established by act of July 26, 1935 (49 Stat. 500). Transferred to General Services Administration as part of National Archives and Records Service by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 381). Renamed Office of the Federal Register by order of General Services Administrator, Feb. 6, 1959. Transferred to National Archives and Records Administration by act of Oct. 19, 1984 (98 Stat. 2283). Federal Register, Office of the See Federal Register, Division of the Federal Reserve Board Renamed Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and Governor and Vice Governor designated as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of Board by act of Aug. 23, 1935 (49 Stat. 704). Federal Tax Reform, President’s Advisory Panel on Established by EO 13369 of Jan. 7, 2005. Abolished by EO 13446 of Sept. 28, 2007. Field Services, Office of Established by the Secretary of Commerce Feb. 1, 1963, by Department Organization Order 40–3. Terminated by Department Organization Order 40–1A of Sept. 15, 1970, and functions transferred to Bureau of Domestic Commerce. Filipino Rehabilitation Commission Established by act of June 29, 1944 (58 Stat. 626). Inactive pursuant to terms of act. Film Service, U.S. Established by National Emergency Council in September 1938. Transferred to Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Terminated June 30, 1940. Films, Coordinator of Government Director of Office of Government Reports designated Coordinator of Government Films by Presidential letter of Dec. 18, 1941. Functions transferred to Office of War Information by EO 9182 of June 13, 1942. Financial Capability, President's Advisory Council on Established by EO 13530 of January 29, 2010. Terminated on January 29, 2013 by sec. 3 of EO 13591 of November 11, 2011. Financial Operations, Bureau of Government Renamed Financial Management Service by Order 145–21 of the Secretary of the Treasury, effective Oct. 10, 1984. Fire Administration, U.S. See Fire Prevention and Control Administration, National Fire Council, Federal Established by EO 7397 of June 20, 1936. Transferred July 1, 1939, to Federal Works Agency by EO 8194 of July 6, 1939, with functions under direction of Federal Works Administrator. Transferred with Federal Works Agency to General Services Administration by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 380). Transferred to the Department of Commerce by EO 11654 of Mar. 13, 1972. Fire Prevention and Control, National Academy for Established in the Department of Commerce by act of Oct. 29, 1974 (88 Stat. 1537). Transferred to Federal Emergency Management Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1978, effective Apr. 1, 1979. Fire Prevention and Control Administration, National Renamed U.S. Fire Administration by act of Oct. 5, 1978 (92 Stat. 932). Transferred to Federal Emergency Management Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1978, effective Apr. 1, 1979. Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, National Commission on Established by EO 13531 of Feb. 18, 2010. Terminated 30 days after submission of final report to President on January 31, 2011. Fish Commission, U.S. Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries established as head of U.S. Fish Commission by joint resolution of Feb. 9, 1871 (16 Stat. 594). Commission established as Bureau of Fisheries in Department of Commerce and Labor by act of Feb. 14, 1903 (32 Stat. 827). Department of Labor created by act of Mar. 4, 1913 (37 Stat. 736), and Bureau remained in the Department of Commerce. Transferred to the Department of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Consolidated with Bureau of Biological Survey into Fish and Wildlife Service by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, effective June 30, 1940. Fish and Wildlife Service Established by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, effective June 30, 1940, consolidating Bureau of Fisheries and Bureau of Biological Survey. Succeeded by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Fisheries, Bureau of See Fish Commission, U.S. Fisheries, Bureau of Commercial Organized in 1959 under U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Department of the Interior. Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, effective Oct. 3, 1970, and functions transferred to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Fishery Coordination, Office of Established in the Department of the Interior by EO 9204 of July 21, 1942. Terminated by EO 9649 of Oct. 29, 1945. Flood Indemnity Administration, Federal Established in Housing and Home Finance Agency by Administrator’s Organizational Order 1, effective Sept. 28, 1956, redesignated as Administrator’s Organizational Order 2 on Dec. 7, 1956, pursuant to act of Aug. 7, 1956 (70 Stat. 1078). Abolished by Administrator’s Organizational Order 3, effective July 1, 1957, due to lack of funding. Flood Protection Structure Accreditation Task Force Established by act of July 6, 2012 (126 Stat. 942). Terminated upon submission of final report no later than July 6, 2013. Food, Cost of Living Council Committee on Established by EO 11695 of Jan. 11, 1973. Abolished by EO 11788 of June 18, 1974. Food, Drug, and Insecticide Administration Established by act of Jan. 18, 1927 (44 Stat. 1002). Renamed Food and Drug Administration by act of May 27, 1930 (46 Stat. 422). Transferred from the Department of Agriculture to Federal Security Agency by Reorg. Plan No. IV of 1940, effective June 30, 1940. Transferred to Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1953, effective Apr. 11, 1953. Food Distribution Administration Established in the Department of Agriculture by EO 9280 of Dec. 5, 1942, consolidating Agricultural Marketing Administration, Sugar Agency, distribution functions of Office for Agricultural War Relations, regulatory work of Bureau of Animal Industry, and food units of War Production Board. Consolidated with other agencies by EO 9322 of Mar. 26, 1943, to form Administration of Food Production and Distribution. Food and Drug Administration See Food, Drug, and Insecticide Administration Food Industry Advisory Committee Established by EO 11627 of Oct. 15, 1971. Abolished by EO 11781 of May 1, 1974. Food and Nutrition Service Established Aug. 8, 1969, by Secretary of Agriculture under authority of 5 U.S.C. 301 and Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1953 (5 U.S.C. app.). Abolished by Secretary’s Memorandum 1010–1 dated Oct. 20, 1994. Functions assumed by Food and Consumer Service. Food Production Administration Established in the Department of Agriculture by EO 9280 of Dec. 5, 1942, which consolidated Agricultural Adjustment Agency, Farm Credit Administration, Farm Security Administration, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, Soil Conservation Service, and food production activities of War Production Board, Office of Agricultural War Relations, and Division of Farm Management and Costs, Bureau of Agricultural Economics. Consolidated with other agencies by EO 9322 of Mar. 26, 1943, to form Administration of Food Production and Distribution. Food Production and Distribution, Administration of Established by consolidation of Food Production Administration, Food Distribution Administration, Commodity Credit Corporation, and Extension Service, Department of Agriculture, by EO 9322 of Mar. 26, 1943, under direction of Administrator, directly responsible to President. Renamed War Food Administration by EO 9334 of Apr. 19, 1943. Terminated by EO 9577 of June 29, 1945, and functions transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture. Transfer made permanent by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, effective July 16, 1946. Food Safety and Quality Service Renamed Food Safety and Inspection Service by Agriculture Secretary’s memorandum of June 19, 1981. Foods, Bureau of Renamed Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition by Food and Drug Administration notice of Mar. 9, 1984 (49 FR 10166). Foreign. See also other part of title Foreign Aid, Advisory Committee on Voluntary Established by President May 14, 1946. Transferred from the Department of State to the Director of the Mutual Security Agency, and later to Director of the Foreign Operations Administration, by Presidential letter of June 1, 1953. Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board, President’s Established by EO 12863 of Sept. 13, 1993. Abolished by EO 13462 of Feb. 29, 2008. Foreign Operations Administration Established by Reorg. Plan No. 7 of 1953, effective Aug. 1, 1953, and functions transferred from Office of Director of Mutual Security, Mutual Security Agency, Technical Cooperation Administration, Institute of Inter-American Affairs. Abolished by EO 10610 of May 9, 1955, and functions and offices transferred to the Departments of State and Defense. Foreign Scholarships, Board of Renamed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board by act of Feb. 16, 1990 (104 Stat. 49). Forest Reservation Commission, National Established by act of Mar. 1, 1911 (36 Stat. 962). Terminated by act of Oct. 22, 1976 (90 Stat. 2961), and functions transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture. Forests, Director of Established by Administrative Order 1283 of May 18, 1938. Made part of Office of Land Utilization, Department of the Interior, by Administrative Order 1466 of Apr. 15, 1940. Freedmen’s Hospital Established by act of Mar. 3, 1871 (16 Stat. 506; T. 32 of D.C. Code). Transferred from the Department of the Interior to Federal Security Agency by Reorg. Plan No. IV of 1940, effective June 30, 1940. Fuel Yards Established by act of July 1, 1918 (40 Stat. 672). Transferred from Bureau of Mines, Department of Commerce, to Procurement Division, Department of the Treasury, by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933, effective Mar. 2, 1934. Fuels Coordinator for War, Office of Solid See Fuels Administration for War, Solid Fuels Corporation, U.S. Synthetic Established by act of June 30, 1980 (94 Stat. 636). Terminated Apr. 18, 1986, by act of Dec. 19, 1985 (99 Stat. 1249), and functions transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury. Fund-Raising Within the Federal Service, President’s Committee on Established by EO 10728 of Sept. 6, 1957. Abolished by EO 10927 of Mar. 18, 1961, and functions transferred to U.S. Civil Service Commission. G TOP OF PAGE Gallaudet College See Columbia Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb, and the Blind General Programs, Office of Renamed Office of Public Programs by the Chairman, National Endowment for the Humanities, in January 1991. Geographic Board, U.S. Established by EO 27–A of Sept. 4, 1890. Abolished by EO 6680 of Apr. 17, 1935, and duties transferred to U.S. Board on Geographical Names, Department of the Interior, effective June 17, 1934. Board abolished by act of July 25, 1947 (61 Stat. 457), and duties assumed by Board on Geographic Names. Geographical Names, U.S. Board on See Geographic Board, U.S. Geography, Office of Function of standardizing foreign place names placed in the Department of the Interior conjointly with the Board on Geographic Names by act of July 25, 1947 (61 Stat. 456). Functions transferred to the Department of Defense by memorandum of understanding by the Departments of the Interior and Defense and the Bureau of the Budget Mar. 9, 1968. Geological Survey Established in the Department of the Interior by act of Mar. 3, 1879 (20 Stat. 394). Renamed United States Geological Survey by acts of Nov. 13, 1991 (105 Stat. 1000) and May 18, 1992 (106 Stat. 172). Germany, Mixed Claims Commission, U.S. and Established by agreement of Aug. 10, 1922, between U.S. and Germany. Duties extended by agreement of Dec. 31, 1928. Time limit for filing claims expired June 30, 1928. All claims disposed of by Oct. 30, 1939. Terminated June 30, 1941. Global Communications, Office of Established within the White House Office by EO 13283 of Jan. 21, 2003. Abolished by EO 13385 of Sept. 29, 2005 Global Health Affairs, Office of Renamed Office o f Global Affairs by Secretary of Health and Human Services notice of June 22, 2011 (76 FR 36539). Goethals Memorial Commission Established by act of Aug. 4, 1935 (49 Stat. 743). Placed under jurisdiction of Department of War by EO 8191 of July 5, 1939. Government. See other part of title Grain Futures Administration Established in the Department of Agriculture under provisions of act of Sept. 21, 1922 (42 Stat. 998). Superseded by Commodity Exchange Administration by order of Secretary, effective July 1, 1936. Consolidated with other agencies into Commodity Exchange Branch, Agricultural Marketing Administration, by EO 9069 of Feb. 23, 1942. Functions transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture by EO 9577 of June 29, 1945. Transfer made permanent by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, effective July 16, 1946. Functions transferred to Commodity Exchange Authority by Secretary’s Memorandum 1185 of Jan. 21, 1947. Functions transferred to Commodity Futures Trading Commission by act of Oct. 23, 1974 (88 Stat. 1414). Grain Inspection Service, Federal Established in the Department of Agriculture by act of Oct. 21, 1976 (90 Stat. 2868). Abolished by Secretary’s Memorandum 1010–1 dated Oct. 20, 1994, and program authority and functions transferred to the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. Grain Stabilization Corporation Organized as Delaware corporation to operate in connection with Federal Farm Board pursuant to act of June 15, 1929 (46 Stat. 11). Terminated by filing of certificate of dissolution with Corporation Commission of State of Delaware Dec. 14, 1935. Grant Administration, Office of Transferred from the Office of the General Council to the Deputy Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency by administrative order of Apr. 25, 2007. Grants and Program Systems, Office of Abolished and functions transferred to Cooperative State Research Service, Department of Agriculture, by Secretarial Memorandum 1020–26 of July 1, 1986. Grazing Service Consolidated with General Land Office into Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, effective July 16, 1946. Great Lakes Basin Commission Established by EO 11345 of Apr. 20, 1967. Terminated by EO 12319 of Sept. 9, 1981. Great Lakes Pilotage Administration Established in the Department of Commerce to administer act of June 30, 1960 (74 Stat. 259). Administration of act transferred to the Secretary of Transportation by act of Oct. 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 931). Greening the Government through Waste Prevention and Recycling, Steering Committee Established by EO 13101 of Sept. 14, 1998. Abolished by EO 13423 of Jan. 24, 2007. Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Task Force Established by EO 13554 of Oct. 5, 2010. Terminated by EO 13626 of Sept. 10, 2012. H TOP OF PAGE Handicapped, National Center on Education Media and Materials for the Established by agreement between the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and Ohio State University, pursuant to acts of Aug. 20, 1969 (83 Stat. 102) and Apr. 13, 1970 (84 Stat. 187). Authorization deleted by act of Nov. 29, 1975 (89 Stat. 795), and the Secretary was authorized to enter into agreements with non-Federal organizations to establish and operate centers for handicapped. Handicapped, National Council on the Established in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by act of Nov. 6, 1978 (92 Stat. 2977). Transferred to the Department of Education by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 677). Reorganized as independent agency by act of Feb. 22, 1984 (98 Stat. 26). Handicapped Employees, Interagency Committee on Alternately renamed Interagency Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities by EO 12704 of Feb. 26, 1990. Handicapped Individuals, White House Conference on Established by act of Dec. 7, 1974 (88 Stat. 1617). Terminated Dec. 30, 1977, pursuant to terms of act. Handicapped Research, National Institute of Renamed National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research by act of Oct. 21, 1986 (100 Stat. 1820). Health, Cost of Living Council Committee on Established by EO 11695 of Jan. 11, 1973. Abolished by EO 11788 of June 18, 1974. Health, Education, and Welfare, Department of Established by Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1953 (5 U.S.C. app.), effective Apr. 11, 1953. Renamed Department of Health and Human Services by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 695). Health, Welfare, and Related Defense Activities, Office of the Coordinator of Federal Security Administrator designated as Coordinator of health, welfare, and related fields of activity affecting national defense, including aspects of education under Federal Security Agency, by Council of National Defense, with approval of President, Nov. 28, 1940. Office of Coordinator superseded by Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services, established in Office for Emergency Services by EO 8890 of Sept. 3, 1941. Health Care Technology, National Council on Established by act of July 1, 1944, as amended (92 Stat. 3447). Renamed Council on Health Care Technology by act of Oct. 30, 1984 (98 Stat. 2820). Name lowercased by act of Oct. 7, 1985 (99 Stat. 493). Terminated by act of Dec. 19, 1989 (103 Stat. 2205). Health Facilities, Financing, Compliance, and Conversion, Bureau of Renamed Bureau of Health Facilities by Department of Health and Human Services Secretarial order of Mar. 12, 1980 (45 FR 17207). Health Industry Advisory Committee Established by EO 11695 of Jan. 11, 1973. Abolished by EO 11781 of May 1, 1974. Health Manpower, Bureau of Renamed Bureau of Health Professions by Department of Health and Human Services Secretarial order of Mar. 12, 1980 (45 FR 17207). Health and Medical Committee Established by Council of National Defense order of Sept. 19, 1940. Transferred to Federal Security Agency by Council order approved by President Nov. 28, 1940. Reestablished in Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services, Office for Emergency Management, by EO 8890 of Sept. 3, 1941. Committee transferred to Federal Security Agency by EO 9338 of Apr. 29, 1943. Health Reform, White House Office of Established by EO 13507 of April 8, 2009. Revoked by EO 13569 of April 5, 2011. Health Resources Administration Established in Public Health Service. Abolished by Department of Health and Human Services Secretarial reorganization of Aug. 20, 1982 (47 FR 38409), and functions transferred to Health Resources and Services Administration. Health Service, Public Originated by act of July 16, 1798 (1 Stat. 605). Transferred from the Department of the Treasury to the Federal Security Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Health Services Administration Established in Public Health Service. Abolished by Department of Health and Human Services Secretarial reorganization of Aug. 20, 1982 (47 FR 38409), and functions transferred to Health Resources and Services Administration. Health Services Industry, Committee on the Established by EO 11627 of Oct. 15, 1971. Abolished by EO 11695 of Jan. 11, 1973. Health Services and Mental Health Administration Established in Public Health Service Apr. 1, 1968. Abolished by Department of Health, Education, and Welfare reorganization order and functions transferred to Centers for Disease Control, Health Resources Administration, and Health Services Administration, effective July 1, 1973. Health Services Research, National Center for Established by act of July 23, 1974 (88 Stat. 363). Transferred from Health Resources Administration to Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health by Department of Health, Education, and Welfare reorganization, effective Dec. 2, 1977. Renamed National Center for Health Services Research and Health Care Technology Assessment by Secretary’s order, pursuant to act of Oct. 30, 1984 (98 Stat. 2817). Terminated by act of Dec. 19, 1989 (103 Stat. 2205). Health Statistics, National Center for Established by act of July 23, 1974 (88 Stat. 363). Transferred from Health Resources Administration to Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare reorganization, effective Dec. 2, 1977. Transferred to Centers for Disease Control by Secretary’s notice of Apr. 2, 1987 (52 FR 13318). Health and Welfare Activities, Interdepartmental Committee to Coordinate Appointed by President Aug. 15, 1935, and reestablished by EO 7481 of Oct. 27, 1936. Terminated in 1939. Health and Welfare Aspects of Evacuation of Civilians, Joint Committee on Established August 1941 as joint committee of Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services and Office of Civilian Defense. Reorganized in June 1942 and renamed Joint Committee on Evacuation. Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services abolished by EO 9388 of Apr. 29, 1943, and functions transferred to Federal Security Agency. Committee terminated. Heart and Lung Institute, National Renamed National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute by act of Apr. 22, 1976 (90 Stat. 402). Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service Established by the Secretary of the Interior Jan. 25, 1978. Abolished by Secretarial Order 3060 of Feb. 19, 1981, and functions transferred to National Park Service. Hemispheric Defense Studies, Center for Established by Department of Defense Directive 3200.12 of Sept. 3, 1997. Abolished by act of Oct. 17, 2006 (120 Stat. 2353). Highway Safety Agency, National Established in the Department of Commerce by act of Sept. 9, 1966 (80 Stat. 731). Functions transferred to the Department of Transportation by act of Oct. 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 931). Functions transferred to National Highway Safety Bureau by EO 11357 of June 6, 1967. Bureau renamed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration by act of Dec. 31, 1970 (84 Stat. 1739). Highway Safety Bureau, National See Highway Safety Agency, National Home Economics, Bureau of Human Nutrition and See Home Economics, Office of Home Economics, Office of Renamed Bureau of Home Economics by Secretary’s Memorandum 436, effective July 1, 1923, pursuant to act of Feb. 26, 1923 (42 Stat. 1289). Redesignated Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics February 1943 in accordance with Research Administration Memorandum 5 issued pursuant to EO 9069 of Feb. 23, 1942, and in conformity with Secretary’s Memorandums 960 and 986. Functions transferred to Agricultural Research Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 1320, supp. 4, of Nov. 2, 1953. Home Loan Bank Administration, Federal See Home Loan Bank Board, Federal Home Loan Bank Board See Home Loan Bank Board, Federal Home Loan Bank Board, Federal Established by acts of July 22, 1932 (47 Stat. 725), June 13, 1933 (48 Stat. 128), and June 27, 1934 (48 Stat. 1246). Grouped with other agencies to form Federal Loan Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Functions transferred to Federal Home Loan Bank Administration, National Housing Agency, by EO 9070 of Feb. 24, 1942. Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 3, effective July 27, 1947, and functions transferred to Home Loan Bank Board, Housing and Home Finance Agency. Renamed Federal Home Loan Bank Board and made independent agency by act of Aug. 11, 1955 (69 Stat. 640). Abolished by act of Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 354, 415), and functions transferred to Office of Thrift Supervision, Resolution Trust Corporation, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Federal Housing Finance Board. (See also Thrift Supervision, Office of). Home Loan Bank System, Federal Grouped with other agencies to form Federal Loan Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Functions transferred to Federal Home Loan Bank Administration, National Housing Agency, by EO 9070 of Feb. 24, 1942. Transferred to Housing and Home Finance Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1947, effective July 27, 1947. Home Mortgage Credit Extension Committee, National Voluntary Established by act of Aug. 2, 1954 (68 Stat 638). Terminated Oct. 1, 1965, pursuant to terms of act. Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Established by act of June 13, 1933 (48 Stat. 128), under supervision of Federal Home Loan Bank Board. Grouped with other agencies to form Federal Loan Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Transferred to Federal Home Loan Bank Administration, National Housing Agency, by EO 9070 of Feb. 24, 1942. Board of Directors abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1947, effective July 27, 1947, and functions transferred, for liquidation of assets, to Home Loan Bank Board, Housing and Home Finance Agency. Terminated by order of Secretary of the Home Loan Bank Board, effective Feb. 3, 1954, pursuant to act of June 30, 1953 (67 Stat. 121). Homesteads, Division of Subsistence Established by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 205). Secretary of the Interior authorized to administer section 208 of act by EO 6209 of July 21, 1933. Federal Subsistence Homesteads Corporation created by Secretary’s order of Dec. 2, 1933, and organization incorporated under laws of Delaware. Transferred to Resettlement Administration by EO 7041 of May 15, 1935. Homesteads Corporation, Federal Subsistence See Homesteads, Division of Subsistence Hospitalization, Board of Federal Organized Nov. 1, 1921. Designated as advisory agency to Bureau of the Budget May 7, 1943. Terminated June 30, 1948, by Director’s letter of May 28, 1948. Housing, President’s Committee on Equal Opportunity in Established by EO 11063 of Nov. 20, 1962. Inactive as of June 30, 1968. Housing Administration, Federal Established by act of June 27, 1934 (48 Stat. 1246). Grouped with other agencies to form Federal Loan Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Functions transferred to Federal Housing Administration, National Housing Agency, by EO 9070 of Feb. 24, 1942. Transferred to Housing and Home Finance Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 3, effective July 27, 1947. Functions transferred to the Department of Housing and Urban Development by act of Sept. 9, 1965 (79 Stat. 667). Housing Administration, Public Established as constituent agency of Housing and Home Finance Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1947, effective July 27, 1947. Functions transferred to the Department of Housing and Urban Development by act of Sept. 9, 1965 (79 Stat. 667). Housing Agency, National Established by EO 9070 of Feb. 24, 1942, to consolidate housing functions relating to Federal Home Loan Bank Board, Federal Home Loan Bank System, Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, Home Owners’ Loan Corporation, U.S. Housing Corporation, Federal Housing Administration, U.S. Housing Authority, Defense Homes Corporation, Division of Defense Housing Coordination, Central Housing Committee, Farm Security Administration with respect to nonfarm housing, Public Buildings Administration, Division of Defense Housing, Mutual Ownership Defense Housing Division, Office of Administrator of Federal Works Agency, and the Departments of War and the Navy with respect to housing located off military installations. Agency dissolved on creation of Housing and Home Finance Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1947, effective July 27, 1947. Housing Authority, Federal Public Established by EO 9070 of Feb. 24, 1942. Public housing functions of Federal Works Agency, the Departments of War and the Navy (except housing located on military installations), and Farm Security Administration (nonfarm housing) transferred to Authority, and Defense Homes Corporation administered by the Commissioner of the Authority’. Functions transferred to Public Housing Administration, Housing and Home Finance Agency, by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1947, effective July 27, 1947. Housing Authority, U.S. Established in the Department of the Interior by act of Sept. 1, 1937 (50 Stat. 888). Transferred to Federal Works Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Transferred to Federal Public Housing Authority, National Housing Agency, by EO 9070 of Feb. 24, 1942. Office of Administrator abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1947, effective July 27, 1947, and functions transferred to Public Housing Administration, Housing and Home Finance Agency. Housing Corporation, U.S. Incorporated July 10, 1918, under laws of New York. Transferred from the Department of Labor to the Department of the Treasury by EO 7641 of June 22, 1937. Transferred from the Department of the Treasury to the Public Buildings Administration, Federal Works Agency, by EO 8186 of June 29, 1939. Functions transferred for liquidation to Federal Home Loan Bank Administration, National Housing Agency, by EO 9070 of Feb. 24, 1942. Terminated Sept. 8, 1952, by the Secretary of the Home Loan Bank Board. Housing Council, National Established in Housing and Home Finance Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1947, effective July 27, 1947. Terminated by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1965, effective July 27, 1965, and functions transferred to President. Housing Division Established in Public Works Administration by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 195). Functions transferred to U.S. Housing Authority by EO 7732 of Oct. 27, 1937. Housing Enterprise Oversight, Office of Federal Office and positions of Director and Deputy Director established within the Department of Housing and Urban Development by the act of October 28, 1992 (106 Stat. 3944). Abolished by the act of July 30, 2008 (122 Stat. 2794), and functions, personnel, and property transferred to Federal Housing Finance Agency. Housing Expediter, Office of the Established in Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion by Presidential letter of Dec. 12, 1945, to Housing Expediter. Functions of Housing Expediter defined by EO 9686 of Jan. 26, 1946. Housing Expediter confirmed in position of National Housing Administrator Feb. 6, 1946. Office of the Housing Expediter established by act of May 22, 1946 (60 Stat. 208). Functions of Office and National Housing Administrator segregated by EO 9820 of Jan. 11, 1947. Housing functions of Civilian Production Administration transferred to Office by EO 9836 of Mar. 22, 1947, effective Apr. 1, 1947. Rent control functions of Office of Temporary Controls transferred to Office by EO 9841 of Apr. 23, 1947. Office terminated by EO 10276 of July 31, 1951, and functions transferred to Economic Stabilization Agency. Housing Finance Board, Federal Established by the act of August 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 354, 415), and certain functions transferred from Federal Home Loan Bank Board. Abolished by the act of July 30, 2008 (122 Stat. 2797), and functions, personnel, and property transferred to Federal Housing Finance Agency. Housing and Home Finance Agency Established by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1947, effective July 27, 1947. Terminated by act of Sept. 9, 1965 (79 Stat. 667), and functions transferred to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Howard University Established by act of Mar. 2, 1867 (14 Stat. 438). Functions of the Department of the Interior transferred to Federal Security Agency by Reorg. Plan No. IV of 1940, effective June 30, 1940. Functions of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare transferred to the Department of Education by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 678). Human Development, Office of Established in Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Renamed Office of Human Development Services and component units transferred to or reorganized under new administrations in Office by Secretary’s reorganization order of July 26, 1977. Merged into the Administration for Children and Families by Secretary of Health and Human Services reorganization notice dated Apr. 15, 1991. Human Development Services, Office of See Human Development, Office of Human Embryo Stem Cell Registry Approved by Presidential announcement of Aug. 9, 2001 and established through National Institute of Health’s Departmental Notice NOT-OD-01-058 of Aug. 27, 2001. Renamed Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Registry by EO 13435 of June 20, 2007. Hydrographic Office Jurisdiction transferred from Bureau of Navigation to Chief of Naval Operations by EO 9126 of Apr. 8, 1942, and by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, effective July 16, 1946. Renamed U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office by act of July 10, 1962 (76 Stat. 154). I TOP OF PAGE Imagery and Mapping Agency, National Established by act of Sept. 23, 1996 (110 Stat. 2677). Renamed National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency by act of Nov. 24, 2003 (117 Stat. 1568). Imagery Office, Central Established as a Department of Defense agency on May 6, 1992. Functions transferred to National Imagery and Mapping Agency by act of Sept. 23, 1996 (110 Stat. 2677). Immigration, Bureau of Established as branch of the Department of the Treasury by act of Mar. 3, 1891 (26 Stat. 1085). Transferred to Department of Commerce and Labor by act of Feb. 14, 1903 (34 Stat. 596). Made Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization by act of June 29, 1906 (37 Stat. 736). Made separate division after the Department of Labor created by act of Mar. 4, 1913 (37 Stat. 736). Consolidated into Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Labor, by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Transferred to the Department of Justice by Reorg. Plan No. V of 1940, effective June 14, 1940. Abolished by act of Nov. 25, 2002 (116 Stat. 2205) and functions transferred to Homeland Security Department. Immigration, Commissioners of Offices of commissioners of immigration of the several ports created by act of Aug. 18, 1894 (28 Stat. 391). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, effective June 30, 1940, and functions transferred to Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization, Department of Labor. Immigration and Naturalization, Bureau of See Immigration, Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization, District Commissioner of Created by act of Aug. 18, 1894 (28 Stat. 391). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, effective June 30, 1940. Functions administered by the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, Department of Justice, through district immigration and naturalization directors. Immigration and Naturalization Service See Immigration, Bureau of Import Programs, Office of Established by the Secretary of Commerce Feb. 14, 1971. Functions transferred to Domestic and International Business Administration, effective Nov. 17, 1972. Indian Claims Commission Established by act of Aug. 13, 1946 (60 Stat. 1049). Terminated by act of Oct. 8, 1976 (90 Stat. 1990), and pending cases transferred to U.S. Court of Claims Sept. 30, 1978. Indian Commissioners, Board of Established by section 2039, Revised Statutes. Abolished by EO 6145 of May 25, 1933. Indian Education Programs, Office of Established within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, by act of June 23, 1972 (86 Stat. 343). Renamed Bureau of Indian Education by Departmental Manual Release No. 3721 of Aug. 29, 2006. Indian Medical Facilities Functions transferred from the Department of the Interior to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, to be administered by the Surgeon General of Public Health Service, by act of Aug. 5, 1954 (68 Stat. 674). Indian Opportunity, National Council on Established by EO 11399 of Mar. 6, 1968. Terminated Nov. 26, 1974, by act of Nov. 26, 1969 (83 Stat. 220). Indian Policy Review Commission, American Established by act of Jan. 2, 1975 (88 Stat. 1910). Terminated June 30, 1977, pursuant to terms of act. Industrial Analysis, Committee of Established by EO 7323 of Mar. 21, 1936. Terminated Feb. 17, 1937. Industrial Cooperation, Coordinator for Established by EO 7193 of Sept. 26, 1935. Continued by EO 7324 of Mar. 30, 1936. Terminated June 30, 1937. Industrial Emergency Committee Established by EO 6770 of June 30, 1934. Consolidated with National Emergency Council by EO 6889–A of Oct. 29, 1934. Industrial Pollution Control Council Staff, National Established by Department of Commerce Organization Order 35–3 of June 17, 1970. Staff abolished by departmental organization order of Sept. 10, 1973. Council inactive. Industrial Recovery Board, National Established by EO 6859 of Sept. 27, 1934. Terminated by EO 7075 of June 15, 1935. Industrial Recovery Board, Special Established by EO 6173 of June 16, 1933. Functions absorbed by National Emergency Council under terms of EO 6513 of Dec. 18, 1933. Industrial Relations, Office of Activated in the Department of the Navy Sept. 14, 1945. Superseded June 22, 1966, by creation of Office of Civilian Manpower Management. Industry and Trade Administration See Business and Defense Services Administration Information, Committee for Reciprocity Established by EO 6750 of June 27, 1934; reestablished by EO 10004 of Oct. 5, 1948, which revoked EO 6750. Superseded by EO 10082 of Oct. 5, 1949; abolished by EO 11075 of Jan. 15, 1963, which revoked EO 10082. Information, Coordinator of Established by Presidential order of July 11, 1941. Functions exclusive of foreign information activities transferred by military order of June 13, 1942, to jurisdiction of Joint Chiefs of Staff, War Department, as Office of Strategic Services. Foreign information functions transferred to Office of War Information by EO 9182 of June 13, 1942. Information, Division of Established pursuant to Presidential letter of Feb. 28, 1941, to Liaison Officer, Office of Emergency Management. Abolished by EO 9182 of June 13, 1942. Functions relating to public information on war effort transferred and consolidated with Office of War Information, and publication services relating to specific agencies of OEM transferred to those agencies. Information, Office of Coordinator of Transferred, exclusive of foreign information activities, to Office of War Information by EO 9182 of June 13, 1942. Designated Office of Strategic Services and transferred to jurisdiction of Joint Chiefs of Staff by military order of June 13, 1942. Terminated by EO 9621 of Sept. 20, 1945, and functions distributed to the Departments of State and War. Information Administration, International Transferred from the Department of State to the U.S. Information Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 8 of 1953, effective Aug. 1, 1953. Information Agency, U.S. Established by Reorg. Plan No. 8 of 1953, effective Aug. 1, 1953. Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1977, effective Apr. 1, 1978; replaced by and functions transferred to International Communication Agency. Redesignated U.S. Information Agency by act of Aug. 24, 1982 (96 Stat. 291). Abolished by act of Oct. 21, 1998 (112 Stat. 2681–761), and functions transferred to the Department of State, effective Oct. 1, 1999. Information and Public Affairs, Office of Merged with Office of Intergovernmental Affairs to form Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs by Order 1–85 of June 5, 1985 of the Secretary of Labor. Information Resources Management, Office of See Telecommunications Service, Automated Data Information Resources Management Service Established in the General Services Administration. Renamed Information Technology Service in 1995. Information Security Committee, Interagency Established by EO 12065 of June 28, 1978. Abolished by EO 12356 of Apr. 2, 1982. Information Security Oversight Office Established in General Services Administration by EO 12065 of June 28, 1978. EO 12065 revoked by EO 12356 of Apr. 2, 1982, which provided for continuation of Office. Information Service, Government See Information Service, U.S. Information Service, Interim International Established in the Department of State by EO 9608 of Aug. 31, 1945. Abolished Dec. 31, 1945, pursuant to terms of order. Information Service, U.S. Established in March 1934 as division of National Emergency Council. Transferred to Office of Government Reports by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Consolidated, along with other functions of Office, into Division of Public Inquiries, Bureau of Special Services, Office of War Information, by EO 9182 of June 13, 1942. Bureau of Special Services renamed Government Information Service and transferred to Bureau of the Budget by EO 9608 of Aug. 31, 1945. Service transferred to Office of Government Reports by EO 9809 of Dec. 12, 1946. Information Systems Council Established by EO 13356 of Aug. 27, 2004. Abolished by EO 13388 of Oct. 25, 2005 (70 FR 62025). Information Technology Service Established in General Services Administration. Abolished by General Services Administrative Order No. 5440.492, Aug. 21, 1996, and functions transferred to Federal Telecommunications Service. Insane, Government Hospital for the Established by act of Mar. 3, 1855 (10 Stat. 682). Renamed Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital by act of July 1, 1916 (39 Stat. 309). Transferred from the Department of the Interior to Federal Security Agency by Reorg. Plan No. IV of 1940, effective June 30, 1940. Transferred to Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1953, effective Apr. 11, 1953. Functions redelegated to National Institute of Mental Health by Secretary’s reorganization order of Aug. 9, 1967. Property and administration transferred to District of Columbia Government by act of Nov. 8, 1984 (98 Stat. 3369). Installations, Director of Established in the Department of Defense by act of July 14, 1952 (66 Stat. 625). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 6 of 1953, effective June 30, 1953, and functions transferred to the Secretary of Defense. Insular Affairs, Bureau of Transferred from Department of War to Division of Territories and Island Possessions, the Department of the Interior, by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Insurance Administrator, Federal Established by act of Aug. 1, 1968 (82 Stat. 567). Functions transferred to Federal Emergency Management Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1978, effective Apr. 1, 1979. Integrity and Efficiency, President’s Council on Established by EO 12301 of Mar. 26, 1981 (46 FR 19211). Abolished and reestablished by EO 12625 of Jan 27, 1988 (53 FR 2812). Abolished and reestablished by EO 12805 of May 11, 1992 (57 FR 20627). Intelligence, Office of Established within the Department of Energy by Public Law 106–65 of Oct. 5, 1999 (113 Stat. 955). Merged with Office of Counterintelligence to form Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence by memorandum of March 9, 2006 of the Secretary of Energy. Intelligence Activities, President’s Board of Consultants on Foreign Established by EO 10656 of Feb. 6, 1956. EO 10656 revoked by EO 10938 of May 4, 1961, and Board terminated. Functions transferred to President’s Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board. Intelligence Advisory Board, President’s Foreign Established by EO 11460 of Mar. 20, 1969. Abolished by EO 11984 of May 4, 1977. Reestablished by EO 12331 of Oct. 20, 1981. Intelligence Authority, National Established by Presidential directive of Jan. 22, 1946. Terminated on creation of Central Intelligence Agency under National Security Council by act of July 26, 1947 (61 Stat. 497). Intelligence Group, Central Terminated on creation of Central Intelligence Agency by act of July 26, 1947 (61 Stat. 497). Intelligence Policy and Review, Office of Transferred from the Criminal Division to the National Security Division by act of Mar. 9, 2006 (120 Stat. 249). Inter-American Affairs, Institute of See American Republics, Office for Coordination of Commercial and Cultural Relations between the Inter-American Affairs, Office of See American Republics, Office for Coordination of Commercial and Cultural Relations between the Inter-American Affairs, Office of the Coordinator of See American Republics, Office for Coordination of Commercial and Cultural Relations between the Interagency. See other part of title Interdepartmental. See also other part of title Interdepartmental Advisory Council Established January 1941 to advise Coordinator of Health, Welfare, and Related Defense Activities. Terminated on creation of Office of Defense Health and Welfare Service Sept. 3, 1941. Interest and Dividends, Committee on Established by EO 11695 of Jan. 11, 1973. Abolished by EO 11781 of May 1, 1974. Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of Merged with Office of Information and Public Affairs to form Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs by Order 1–85 of June 5, 1985 of the Secretary of Labor. Renamed Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs by Secretary of Health and Human Services notice of July 19, 2011 (76 FR 42710). Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs, Office of Abolished by decision of March 21, 2005 of the Secretary of Education under authority of section 413 of the Department of Education Organization Act. Intergovernmental and Public Liaison, Office of Transferred to the Office of Legislative Affairs by the Attorney General on August 24, 2011. Intergovernmental Relations, Advisory Commission on Established by act of Sept. 24, 1959 (73 Stat. 703). Terminated pursuant to act of Nov. 19, 1995 (109 Stat. 480). Continued in existence by act of Oct. 19, 1996 (110 Stat. 4004). Intergovernmental Relations, Commission on Established by act of July 10, 1953 (67 Stat. 145). Final report submitted to Congress by June 30, 1955, pursuant to act of Feb. 7, 1955 (69 Stat. 7). Intergovernmental Relations, Office of Established by EO 11455 of Feb. 14, 1969. Functions transferred to Domestic Council by EO 11690 of Dec. 14, 1972. Interim Compliance Panel Established by Dec. 30, 1969 (83 Stat. 774). Terminated June 30, 1976, pursuant to terms of act. Internal Revenue Service Functions relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives transferred to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms by Department of Treasury order of July 1, 1972. Internal Security Division Established July 9, 1945, by transfer of functions from Criminal Division. Abolished Mar. 22, 1973, and functions transferred to Criminal Division, Department of Justice. International See also other part of title International Activities, Office of Renamed Office of Service and Protocol by Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution internal directive of Jan. 11, 1985. International Development, Agency for Transferred from the Department of State to U.S. International Development Cooperation Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1979, effective Oct. 1, 1979. Continued as agency within IDCA by IDCA Delegation of Authority No. 1 of Oct. 1, 1979. By act of Oct. 21, 1998 (112 Stat. 2681–790), became independent agency. International Development Cooperation Agency, U.S. Established by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1979, effective Oct. 1, 1979. Abolished by act of Oct. 21, 1998 (112 Stat. 2681–790) and functions transferred to the Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development, and Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Interstate Commerce Commission Created by act of Feb. 4, 1887 (24 Stat. 379). Certain functions as cited in act of Oct. 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 931) transferred to the Secretary of Commerce. Functions relating to railroad and pipeline safety transferred to Federal Railroad Administrator and motor carrier safety to Federal Highway Administrator by act. Abolished by act of Dec. 29, 1995 (109 Stat. 932) and many functions transferred to the newly created Surface Transportation Board within the Department of Transportation. Investigation, Bureau of Established by act of May 22, 1908 (35 Stat. 235). Functions consolidated with investigative functions of Bureau of Prohibition, Division of Investigation, Department of Justice, by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933, effective Mar. 2, 1934. Investigation, Division of Designated as Federal Bureau of Investigation in the Department of Justice by act of Mar. 22, 1935 (49 Stat. 77). Investigation and Research, Board of Established by act of Sept. 18, 1940 (54 Stat. 952). Extended to Sept. 18, 1944, by Proc. 2559 of June 26, 1942. Investigations, Division of Established by administrative order of Apr. 27, 1933. Abolished Jan. 17, 1942, by administrative order and functions transferred to Branch of Field Examination, General Land Office, Department of the Interior. Investments, Office of Foreign Direct Established in the Department of Commerce Jan. 2, 1968, by Departmental Organization Order 25–3 to carry out provisions of EO 11387 of Jan. 1, 1968. Controls on foreign investments terminated Jan. 29, 1974. Iraq Reconstruction, Office of the Inspector General for Established by act of Nov. 6, 2003 (117 Stat. 1234). Abolished by act of Oct. 17, 2006 (120 Stat. 2397). Iraq Transition Assistance Office Established by EO 13431 of May 8, 2007 (72 FR 26709). Personnel and administration transferred to Iraq Strategic Partnership Office by EO 13541 of May 7, 2010 (75 FR 26879). J TOP OF PAGE Jamestown-Williamsburg-Yorktown National Celebration Commission Established by act of Aug. 13, 1953 (67 Stat. 576). Terminated upon submission of final report to Congress Mar. 1, 1958. Job Corps, Office of Transferred from the Employment and Training Administration to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor by act of Dec. 30, 2005 (119 Stat. 2842). Transferred from the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor to the Employment and Training Administration by act of Dec. 16, 2009 (123 Stat. 3238). Joint. See also other part of title Joint Resolutions of Congress See State, Department of Judicial Procedure, Commission on International Rules of Established by act of Sept. 2, 1958 (72 Stat. 1743). Terminated Dec. 31, 1966, by act of Aug. 30, 1964 (78 Stat. 700). Justice Assistance, Research, and Statistics, Office of Established in the Department of Justice by act of Dec. 27, 1979 (93 Stat. 1201). Abolished by act of Oct. 12, 1984 (98 Stat. 2091). K TOP OF PAGE Kennedy, Commission To Report Upon the Assassination of President John F. Established by EO 11130 of Nov. 29, 1963. Report submitted Sept. 24, 1964, and Commission discharged by Presidential letter of same date. L TOP OF PAGE Labor, President’s Committee on Migratory Appointed by Presidential letter of Aug. 26, 1954. Formally established by EO 10894 of Nov. 15, 1960. Terminated Jan. 6, 1964, by the Secretary of Labor in letter to members, with approval of President. Labor and Commerce, Department of Established by act of Feb. 14, 1903 (32 Stat. 825). Reorganized into separate Departments of Labor and Commerce by act of Mar. 4, 1913 (37 Stat. 736). Labor Department, Solicitor for Transferred from the Department of Justice to the Department of Labor by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Labor-Management Advisory Committee Established by EO 11695 of Jan. 11, 1973. Abolished by EO 11788 of June 18, 1974. Labor-Management Policy, President’s Advisory Committee on Established by EO 10918 of Feb. 16, 1961. Abolished by EO 11710 of Apr. 4, 1973. Labor-Management Relations Services, Office of Established by Order 3–84 of May 3, 1984 of the Secretary of Labor. Renamed Bureau of LaborManagement Relations and Cooperative Programs by Secretarial Order 7–84 of Sept. 20, 1984 (49 FR 38374). Labor-Management Services Administration Office of Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs transferred from Administration and constituted as separate unit by Order 1–84 of Jan. 20, 1984 of the Secretary of Labor (49 FR 4269). Remaining labormanagement relations functions reassigned by Secretarial Order 3–84 of May 3, 1984. Labor Organization, International Established in 1919 by Treaty of Versailles with U.S. joining in 1934. U.S. membership terminated Nov. 1, 1977, at President’s direction. The U.S. rejoined the organization in February 1980. Labor Relations Council, Federal Established by EO 11491 of Oct. 29, 1969. Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1978, effective Jan. 1, 1979, and functions transferred to Federal Labor Relations Authority. Labor Standards, Apprenticeship Section, Division of Transferred to Federal Security Agency by EO 9139 of Apr. 18, 1942, functioning as Apprentice Training Service. Transferred to War Manpower Commission by EO 9247 of Sept. 17, 1942, functioning in Bureau of Training. Returned to the Department of Labor by EO 9617 of Sept. 19, 1945. Labor Standards, Bureau of Established by Labor departmental order in 1934. Functions absorbed by Occupational Safety and Health Administration in May 1971. Land Bank Commissioner See Farm Loan Board, Federal Land Law Review Commission, Public Established by act of Sept. 19, 1964 (78 Stat. 982). Terminated Dec. 31, 1970, pursuant to terms of act. Land Office, General Consolidated with Grazing Service into Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, effective July 16, 1946. Land Office, Office of Recorder of the General Created in the Department of the Interior by act of July 4, 1836 (5 Stat. 111). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, effective June 30, 1940, and functions transferred to General Land Office. Land Policy Section Established in 1934 as part of Program Planning Division, Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Personnel taken over by Resettlement Administration in 1935. Land Problems, Committee on National Established by EO 6693 of Apr. 28, 1934. Abolished by EO 6777 of June 30, 1934. Land Program, Director of Basis of program found in act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 200). Special Board of Public Works established by EO 6174 of June 16, 1933. Land Program established by Board by resolution passed Dec. 28, 1933, and amended July 18, 1934. Federal Emergency Relief Administration designated to administer program Feb. 28, 1934. Land Program transferred to Resettlement Administration by EO 7028 of Apr. 30, 1935. Functions of Administration transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture by EO 7530 of Dec. 31, 1936. Land conservation and land-utilization programs administered by Administration transferred to Bureau of Agricultural Economics by Secretary’s Memorandum 733. Administration of land programs placed under Soil Conservation Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 785 of Oct. 6, 1938. Land Use Coordination, Office of Established by Secretary of Agriculture Memorandum 725 of July 12, 1937. Abolished Jan. 1, 1944, by General Departmental Circular 21 and functions administered by Land Use Coordinator. Land Use and Water Planning, Office of Established in the Department of the Interior by Secretarial Order No. 2953 of May 7, 1973. Abolished by Secretarial Order No. 2988 of Mar. 11, 1976. Law Enforcement Assistance Administration Established by act of June 19, 1968 (82 Stat. 197). Operations closed out by the Department of Justice due to lack of appropriations and remaining functions transferred to Office of Justice Assistance, Research, and Statistics. Law Enforcement Training Center, Federal See Law Enforcement Training Center, Consolidated Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Consolidated Federal Established by Treasury Order No. 217, Mar. 2, 1970. Renamed Federal Law Enforcement Training Center by Amendment No. 1 to Treasury Order No. 217 on Aug. 14, 1975. Transferred to Department of Homeland Security by act of Nov. 25, 2002 (116 Stat. 2178). Legislative Affairs, Office of Renamed Office of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs Feb. 24, 1984, by Attorney General’s Order 1054–84 (49 FR 10177). Lend-Lease Administration, Office of Established by EO 8926 of Oct. 28, 1941, to replace Division of Defense Aid Reports. Consolidated with Foreign Economic Administration by EO 9380 of Sept. 25, 1943. Lewis and Clark Trail Commission Established by act of Oct. 6, 1964 (78 Stat. 1005). Terminated October 1969 by terms of act. Libraries and Information Science, National Commission on Established by act of July 20, 1970 (84 Stat. 440). As per close out activities, the Commission was abolished by act of Dec. 26, 2007 (121 Stat. 2204), and functions transferred to the Institute of Museum and Library Services pursuant to instructions set forth in House Report 110–231 and Senate Report 110– 107. Library of Congress Police Established by act of Aug. 4, 1950 (64 Stat. 411). Personnel transferred to United States Capitol Police by acts of Dec. 26, 2007 (121 Stat. 2228) and Jan. 7, 2008 (121 Stat. 2546). Lighthouses, Bureau of Established in the Department of Commerce by act of Aug. 7, 1789 (1 Stat. 53). Consolidated with U.S. Coast Guard by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Lincoln Sesquicentennial Commission Established by joint resolution of Sept. 2, 1957 (71 Stat. 587). Terminated Mar. 1, 1960, pursuant to terms of joint resolution. Liquidation, Director of Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 9674 of Jan. 4, 1946. Terminated by EO 9744 of June 27, 1946. Liquidation Advisory Committee Established by EO 9674 of Jan. 4, 1946. Terminated by EO 9744 of June 27, 1946. Literacy, National Institute for Established by act of July 25, 1991 (105 Stat. 333). Abolished by act of Dec. 16, 2009 (123 Stat. 3267). Loan Agency, Federal Established by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, by consolidating Reconstruction Finance Corporation— including subordinate units of RFC Mortgage Company, Disaster Loan Corporation, Federal National Mortgage Association, Defense Plant Corporation, Defense Homes Corporation, Defense Supplies Corporation, Rubber Reserve Company, Metals Reserve Company, and War Insurance Corporation (later known as War Damage Corporation)—with Federal Home Loan Bank Board, Home Owners’ Loan Corporation, Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, Federal Housing Administration, Electric Home and Farm Authority, and Export-Import Bank of Washington. Federal Home Loan Bank Board, Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, Home Owners’ Loan Corporation, Federal Housing Administration, and Defense Homes Corporation transferred to National Housing Agency by EO 9070 of Feb. 24, 1942. Reconstruction Finance Corporation and its units (except Defense Homes Corporation), Electric Home and Farm Authority, and Export-Import Bank of Washington transferred to the Department of Commerce by EO 9071 of Feb. 24, 1942. RFC and units returned to Federal Loan Agency by act of Feb. 24, 1945 (59 Stat. 5). Agency abolished by act of June 30, 1947 (61 Stat. 202), and all property and records transferred to Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Loan Fund, Development Established in International Cooperation Administration by act of Aug. 14, 1957 (71 Stat. 355). Created as independent corporate agency by act of June 30, 1958 (72 Stat. 261). Abolished by act of Sept. 4, 1961 (75 Stat. 445), and functions redelegated to Agency for International Development. Loan Policy Board Established by act of July 18, 1958 (72 Stat. 385). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1965, effective July 27, 1965, and functions transferred to Small Business Administration. Longshoremen’s Labor Board, National Established in the Department of Labor by EO 6748 of June 26, 1934. Terminated by Proc. 2120 of Mar. 11, 1935. Low-Emission Vehicle Certification Board Established by act of Dec. 31, 1970 (84 Stat. 1701). Terminated by act of Mar. 14, 1980 (94 Stat. 98). Lowell Historic Canal District Commission Established by act of Jan. 4, 1975 (88 Stat. 2330). Expired January 1977 pursuant to terms of act. Loyalty Review Board Established Nov. 10, 1947, by U.S. Civil Service Commission, pursuant to EO 9835 of Mar. 21, 1947. Abolished by EO 10450 of Apr. 27, 1953. M TOP OF PAGE Management, Budget and Evaluation, Office of Established within the Department of Energy pursuant to the Conference Report No. 107–258 on H.R. 2311, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2002. Abolished by memorandum of July 28, 2005 of the Secretary of Energy, and various functions transferred within the Department of Energy to the Office of Management, Office of Chief Financial Officer, and Office of Human Capital Management. Management Improvement, Advisory Committee on Established by EO 10072 of July 29, 1949. Abolished by EO 10917 of Feb. 10, 1961, and functions transferred to Bureau of the Budget. Management Improvement, President’s Advisory Council on Established by EO 11509 of Feb. 11, 1970. Inactive as of June 30, 1973. Manpower, President’s Committee on Established by EO 11152 of Apr. 15, 1964. Terminated by EO 11515 of Mar. 13, 1970. Manpower Administration Renamed Employment and Training Administration by Order 14–75 of Nov. 12, 1975 of the Secretary of Labor. Manpower Management, Office of Civilian Renamed Office of Civilian Personnel by Notice 5430 of Oct. 1, 1976 of the Secretary of the Navy. Marine Affairs, Office of Established by the Secretary of the Interior Apr. 30, 1970, to replace Office of Marine Resources, created by Secretary Oct. 22, 1968. Abolished by Secretary Dec. 4, 1970. Marine Corps Memorial Commission, U.S. Established by act of Aug. 24, 1947 (61 Stat. 724). Terminated by act of Mar. 14, 1980 (94 Stat. 98). Marine Debris Coordinating Committee Renamed Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee by act of Dec. 22, 2006 (120 Stat. 3337). Marine Inspection and Navigation, Bureau of See Navigation and Steamboat Inspection, Bureau of Marine Resources and Engineering Development, National Council on Established in Executive Office of the President by act of June 17, 1966 (80 Stat. 203). Terminated Apr. 30, 1971, due to lack of funding. Maritime Administration Established in the Department of Commerce by Reorg. Plan No. 21 of 1950, effective May 24, 1950. Transferred to the Department of Transportation by act of Aug. 6, 1981 (95 Stat. 151). Maritime Advisory Committee Established by EO 11156 of June 17, 1964. Terminated by EO 11427 of Sept. 4, 1968. Maritime Board, Federal See Maritime Commission, U.S. Maritime Commission, U.S. Established by act of June 29, 1936 (49 Stat. 1985), as successor agency to U.S. Shipping Board and U.S. Shipping Board Merchant Fleet Corporation. Training functions transferred to Commandant of Coast Guard by EO 9083 of Feb. 27, 1942. Functions further transferred to War Shipping Administration by EO 9198 of July 11, 1942. Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 21 of 1950, effective May 24, 1950, which established Federal Maritime Board and Maritime Administration as successor agencies. Board abolished, regulatory functions transferred to Federal Maritime Commission, and functions relating to subsidization of merchant marine transferred to the Secretary of Commerce by Reorg. Plan No. 7 of 1961, effective Aug. 12, 1961. Maritime Labor Board Authorized by act of June 23, 1938 (52 Stat. 968). Mediatory duties abolished by act of June 23, 1941 (55 Stat. 259); title expired June 22, 1942. Marketing Administration, Surplus Established by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, effective June 30, 1940, consolidating functions vested in Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation and Division of Marketing and Marketing Agreements, Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Consolidated with other agencies into Agricultural Marketing Administration by EO 9069 of Feb. 23, 1942. Marketing and Marketing Agreements, Division of Established in the Department of Agriculture by act of June 3, 1937 (50 Stat. 246). Consolidated with Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation into Surplus Marketing Administration by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, effective June 30, 1940. Mediation, U.S. Board of Established by act of May 20, 1926 (44 Stat. 577). Abolished by act of June 21, 1934 (48 Stat. 1193), and superseded by National Mediation Board, July 21, 1934. Medical Information Systems Program Office, Tri-Service Renamed Defense Medical Systems Support Center by memorandum of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) May 3, 1985. Medical Services Administration Established by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare reorganization of Aug. 15, 1967. Transferred from Social and Rehabilitation Service to Health Care Financing Administration by Secretary’s reorganization of Mar. 8, 1977 (42 FR 13262). Medicine and Surgery, Department of Established in the Veterans Administration by act of Sept. 2, 1958 (72 Stat. 1243). Renamed Veterans Health Services and Research Administration in the Department of Veterans Affairs by act of Oct. 25, 1988 (102 Stat. 2640). Renamed Veterans Health Administration by act of May 7, 1991 (105 Stat. 187). Memorial Commission, National Established by Public Resolution 107 of Mar. 4, 1929 (45 Stat. 1699). Terminated by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933, and functions transferred to Office of National Parks, Buildings, and Reservations, Department of the Interior. Mental Health, National Institute of Established by act of July 3, 1946 (60 Stat. 425). Made entity within the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration by act of May 14, 1974 (88 Stat. 135). Functions transferred to the Department of Health and Human Services by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 695). (See also act of Oct. 27, 1986; 100 Stat. 3207–106.) Abolished by act of July 10, 1992 (106 Stat. 331). Reestablished by act of July 10, 1992 (106 Stat. 364). Metals Reserve Company Established June 28, 1940, by act of Jan. 22, 1932 (47 Stat. 5). Transferred from Federal Loan Agency to the Department of Commerce by EO 9071 of Feb. 24, 1942. Returned to Federal Loan Agency by act of Feb. 24, 1945 (59 Stat. 5). Dissolved by act of June 30, 1945 (59 Stat. 310), and functions transferred to Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Metric Board, U.S. Established by act of Dec. 23, 1975 (89 Stat. 1007). Terminated Oct. 1, 1982, due to lack of funding. Mexican-American Affairs, Interagency Committee on Established by Presidential memorandum of June 9, 1967. Renamed Cabinet Committee on Opportunities for Spanish-Speaking People by act of Dec. 30, 1969 (83 Stat. 838). Terminated Dec. 30, 1974, pursuant to terms of act. Mexican Claims Commission, American Established by act of Dec. 18, 1942 (56 Stat. 1058). Terminated Apr. 4, 1947, by act of Apr. 3, 1945 (59 Stat. 59). Mexican Claims Commission, Special Established by act of Apr. 10, 1935 (49 Stat. 149). Terminated by EO 7909 of June 15, 1938. Mexico Commission for Border Development and Friendship, U.S. Established through exchange of notes of Nov. 30 and Dec. 3, 1966, between U.S. and Mexico. Terminated Nov. 5, 1969. Micronesian Claims Commission Established by act of July 1, 1971 (85 Stat. 92). Terminated Aug. 3, 1976, pursuant to terms of act. Migration, Intergovernmental Committee for European Renamed Intergovernmental Committee for Migration by Resolution 624, passed by Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration Council, effective Nov. 11, 1980. Migration, International Committee for Created in 1951. Renamed International Organization for Migration pursuant to article 29, paragraph 2, of the ICM constitution, effective Nov. 14, 1989. Migratory Bird Conservation Commission Chairmanship transferred from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Military Adult Sexual Assault Crimes Panel, Response Systems to Established by act of Jan. 2, 2013 (126 Stat. 1758). Terminated on Jan. 1, 2015 under provisions of act. Military Air Transport Service aviation Renamed Military Airlift Command in U.S. Air Force by HQ MATS/ MAC Special Order G–164 of Jan. 1, 1966. Military Airlift Command Inactivate June 1, 1992. Military Appeals, United States Court of Established under Article I of the Constitution of the United States pursuant to act of May 5, 1950, as amended. Renamed United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces by act of Oct. 5, 1994 (108 Stat. 2831). Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission Established by act of Jan. 2, 2013 (126 Stat. 1788). Terminated on Dec. 2, 2015 pursuant to sec. 1095(a)(6), by act of Dec. 26, 2013 (127 Stat. 880). Military Establishment, National Established as executive department of the Government by act of July 26, 1947 (61 Stat. 495). Designated Department of Defense by act of Aug. 10, 1949 (63 Stat. 579). Military Intelligence College, Joint Established by DoD Directive 3305.1 of January 14, 1998. Renamed National Defense Intelligence College by DOD Instruction 3305.01 of Dec. 22, 2006. See also Defense Intelligence College. Military Purchases, Interdepartmental Committee for Coordination of Foreign and Domestic Informal liaison committee created on Presidential notification of Dec. 6, 1939, to the Secretaries of the Treasury and War and the Acting Secretary of the Navy. Committee dissolved in accordance with Presidential letter to the Secretary of the Treasury Apr. 14, 1941, following approval of act of Mar. 11, 1941 (55 Stat. 31). Military Renegotiation Policy and Review Board Established by directive of the Secretary of Defense July 19, 1948. Abolished by Secretary’s letter of Jan. 18, 1952, which transferred functions to Renegotiation Board. Military Sea Transportation Service Renamed Military Sealift Command in U.S. Navy by COMSC notice of Aug. 1, 1970. Militia Bureau Established in 1908 as Division of Militia Affairs, Office of the Secretary of War. Superseded in 1933 by National Guard Bureau. Mine Health and Safety Academy, National Transferred from the Department of the Interior to the Department of Labor by act of July 25, 1979 (93 Stat. 111). Minerals Exploration, Office of Established by act of Aug. 21, 1958 (72 Stat. 700). Functions transferred to Geological Survey by Order 2886 of Feb. 26, 1965 of the Secretary of the Interior. Minerals Management Service Established on Jan. 19, 1982 by Secretarial order. Renamed as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement on June 18, 2010 by Secretarial order 3302. Reorganized into the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement by Secretarial order 3299 of May 19, 2010. Minerals Mobilization, Office of Established by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to act of Sept. 8, 1950 (64 Stat. 798) and EO 10574 of Nov. 5, 1954, and by order of Office of Defense Mobilization. Succeeded by Office of Minerals and Solid Fuels Nov. 2, 1962. Office of Minerals Policy Development combined with Office of Research and Development in the Department of the Interior May 21, 1976, under authority of Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, to form Office of Minerals Policy and Research Analysis. Abolished Sept. 30, 1981, by Secretarial Order 3070 and functions transferred to Bureau of Mines. Minerals Policy and Research Analysis, Office of See Minerals Mobilization, Office of Minerals and Solid Fuels, Office of Established by the Secretary of the Interior Oct. 26, 1962. Abolished and functions assigned to Deputy Assistant Secretary—Minerals and Energy Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary—Mineral Resources, effective Oct. 22, 1971. Mines, Bureau of Established in the Department of the Interior by act of May 16, 1910 (36 Stat. 369). Transferred to the Department of Commerce by EO 4239 of June 4, 1925. Transferred to the Department of the Interior by EO 6611 of Feb. 22, 1934. Renamed United States Bureau of Mines by act of May 18, 1992 (106 Stat. 172). Terminated pursuant to act of Jan. 26, 1996 (110 Stat. 32). Certain functions transferred to Secretary of Energy by act of Apr. 26, 1996 (110 Stat. 1321–167). Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration Established by Order 2953 of May 7, 1973 of the Secretary of the Interior. Terminated by departmental directive Mar. 9, 1978, and functions transferred to Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor, established by act of Nov. 9, 1977 (91 Stat. 1319). Minority Business Enterprise, Office of Renamed Minority Business Development Agency by Commerce Secretarial Order DOO–254A of Nov. 1, 1979. Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Center on Established by act of act of Nov. 22, 2000 (114 Stat. 2501). Renamed National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities by act of Mar. 23, 2010 (124 Stat. 973). Mint, Bureau of the Renamed U.S. Mint by Treasury Secretarial order of Jan. 9, 1984 (49 FR 5020). Missile Sites Labor Commission Established by EO 10946 of May 26, 1961. Abolished by EO 11374 of Oct. 11, 1967, and functions transferred to Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Missouri Basin Survey Commission Established by EO 10318 of Jan. 3, 1952. Final report of Commission submitted to President Jan. 12, 1953, pursuant to EO 10329 of Feb. 25, 1952. Missouri River Basin Commission Established by EO 11658 of Mar. 22, 1972. Terminated by EO 12319 of Sept. 9, 1981. Mobilization, Office of Civil and Defense See Mobilization, Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization, Office of Defense and Civilian Established by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1958, effective July 1, 1958. Redesignated as Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization by act of Aug. 26, 1958 (72 Stat. 861), consolidating functions of Office of Defense Mobilization and Federal Civil Defense Administration. Civil defense functions transferred to the Secretary of Defense by EO 10952 of July 20, 1961, and remaining organization redesignated Office of Emergency Planning by act of Sept. 22, 1961 (75 Stat. 630). Mobilization Policy, National Advisory Board on Established by EO 10224 of Mar. 15, 1951. EO 10224 revoked by EO 10773 of July 1, 1958. Monetary and Financial Problems, National Advisory Council on International Established by act of July 31, 1945 (59 Stat. 512). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1965, effective July 27, 1965, and functions transferred to President. Functions assumed by National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies, established by EO 11269 of Feb. 14, 1966. Monument Commission, National Established by act of Aug. 31, 1954 (68 Stat. 1029). Final report submitted in 1957, and audit of business completed September 1964. Monuments in War Areas, American Commission for the Protection and Salvage of Artistic and Historic Established by President June 23, 1943; announced by Secretary of State Aug. 20, 1943. Activities assumed by the Department of State Aug. 16, 1946. Morris K. Udall Foundation Established by act of Mar. 19, 1992 (106 Stat 79). Renamed Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation by act of Nov. 3, 2009 (123 Stat. 2977). Mortgage Association, Federal National Chartered Feb. 10, 1938, by act of June 27, 1934 (48 Stat. 1246). Grouped with other agencies to form Federal Loan Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Transferred to the Department of Commerce by EO 9071 of Feb. 24, 1942. Returned to Federal Loan Agency by act of Feb. 24, 1945 (59 Stat. 5). Transferred to Housing and Home Finance Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 22 of 1950, effective July 10, 1950. Rechartered by act of Aug. 2, 1954 (68 Stat. 590) and made constituent agency of Housing and Home Finance Agency. Transferred with functions of Housing and Home Finance Agency to the Department of Housing and Urban Development by act of Sept. 9, 1965 (79 Stat. 667). Made Government-sponsored, private corporation by act of Aug. 1, 1968 (82 Stat. 536). Motor Carrier Claims Commission Established by act of July 2, 1948 (62 Stat. 1222). Terminated Dec. 31, 1952, by acts of July 11, 1951 (65 Stat. 116), and Mar. 14, 1952 (66 Stat. 25). Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission Established by act of Feb. 25, 1929 (45 Stat. 1300). Expenditures ordered administered by the Department of the Interior by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Transferred to National Park Service, Department of the Interior, by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Mounted Horse Unit Transferred from the United States Capitol Police to the United States Park Police by Public Law 109–55 of Aug. 2, 2005 (119 Stat. 572). Munitions Board Established in the Department of Defense by act of July 26, 1947 (61 Stat. 499). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 6 of 1953, effective June 30, 1953, and functions vested in the Secretary of Defense. Munitions Board, Joint Army and Navy Organized in 1922. Placed under direction of President by military order of July 5, 1939. Reconstituted Aug. 18, 1945, by order approved by President. Terminated on establishment of Munitions Board by act of July 26, 1947 (61 Stat. 505). Museum of American Art, National Renamed Smithsonian American Art Museum by Act of October 27, 2000 (114 Stat. 1463). Museum of History and Technology, National Renamed National Museum of American History in Smithsonian Institution by act of Oct. 13, 1980 (94 Stat. 1884). Museum Services, Institute of Established by act of June 23, 1972 (86 Stat. 327). Transferred to Office of Educational Research and Improvement, Department of Education, by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 678), effective May 4, 1980. Transferred to National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities by act of Dec. 23, 1981 (95 Stat. 1414). Functions transferred to the Institute of Museum and Library Services by act of Sept. 30, 1996 (110 Stat. 3009– 307). N TOP OF PAGE Narcotics, Bureau of Established in the Department of the Treasury by act of June 14, 1930 (46 Stat. 585). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1968, effective Apr. 8, 1968, and functions transferred to Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, Department of Justice. Narcotics, President’s Council on CounterRenamed President’s Drug Policy Council by EO 13023, Nov. 6, 1996 (61 FR 57767). Narcotics Control, Cabinet Committee on International Established by Presidential memorandum of Aug. 17, 1971. Terminated by Presidential memorandum of Mar. 14, 1977. National. See other part of title Naval Material, Office of Established by act of Mar. 5, 1948 (62 Stat. 68). Abolished by the Department of Defense reorg. order of Mar. 9, 1966, and functions transferred to the Secretary of the Navy (31 FR 7188). Naval Material Command See Naval Material Support Establishment Naval Material Support Establishment Established by Department of the Navy General Order 5 of July 1, 1963 (28 FR 7037). Replaced by Naval Material Command pursuant to General Order 5 of Apr. 29, 1966 (31 FR 7188). Functions realigned to form Office of Naval Acquisition Support, and termination of Command effective May 6, 1985. Naval Observatory Jurisdiction transferred from Bureau of Navigation to Chief of Naval Operations by EO 9126 of Apr. 8, 1942, and by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, effective July 16, 1946. Naval Oceanography Command Renamed Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command in 1995. Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves, Office of Established by the Secretary of the Navy, as required by law (70A Stat. 457). Jurisdiction transferred to the Department of Energy by act of Aug. 4, 1977 (91 Stat. 581). Naval Reserve Established by act of Mar. 3, 1915 (38 Stat. 940). Redesignated Navy Reserve by Public Law 109–163 of Jan. 6, 2006 (119 Stat. 3233). Naval Weapons, Bureau of Established by act of Aug. 18, 1959 (73 Stat. 395), to replace Bureau of Ordnance and Aeronautics. Abolished by Department of Defense reorg. order of Mar. 9, 1966, and functions transferred to the Secretary of the Navy (31 FR 7188), effective May 1, 1966. Navigation, Bureau of Created by act of July 5, 1884 (23 Stat. 118), as special service under the Department of the Treasury. Transferred to the Department of Commerce and Labor by act of Feb. 4, 1903 (32 Stat. 825). Consolidated with Bureau of Navigation and Steamboat Inspection by act of June 30, 1932 (47 Stat. 415). Renamed Bureau of Naval Personnel by act of May 13, 1942 (56 Stat. 276). Navigation and Steamboat Inspection, Bureau of Renamed Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation by act of May 27, 1936 (49 Stat. 1380). Functions transferred to Bureau of Customs, Department of the Treasury, and U.S. Coast Guard by EO 9083 of Feb. 28, 1942. Transfer made permanent and Bureau abolished by Reorg. Plan. No. 3 of 1946, effective July 16, 1946. Navy, Department of Defense housing functions transferred to Federal Public Housing Authority, National Housing Agency, by EO 9070 of Feb. 24, 1942. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Dental Division of Renamed Dental Corps of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery by act of Oct. 17, 2006 (120 Stat. 2234). Navy Commissioners, Board of Established by act of Feb. 7, 1815 (3 Stat. 202). Abolished by act of Aug. 31, 1842 (5 Stat. 579). Neighborhoods, National Commission on Established by act of Apr. 30, 1977 (91 Stat. 56). Terminated May 4, 1979, pursuant to terms of act. Neighborhoods, Voluntary Associations and Consumer Protection, Office of Abolished and certain functions transferred to Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. Primary enabling legislation, act of Oct. 31, 1978 (92 Stat. 2119), repealed by act of Aug. 13, 1981 (95 Stat. 398). Abolishment of Office and transfer of functions carried out by Housing and Urban Development Secretarial order. New England River Basins Commission Established by EO 11371 of Sept. 6, 1967. Terminated by EO 12319 of Sept. 9, 1981. Nicaro Project Responsibility for management of Nicaro nickel producing facilities in Oriente Province, Cuba, transferred from Office of Special Assistant to the Administrator (Nicaro Project) to Defense Materials Service by General Services Administrator, effective July 7, 1959. Facilities expropriated by Cuban Government and nationalized Oct. 26, 1960. Noble Training Center Transferred from Public Health Service to the Center for Domestic Preparedness, Department of Homeland Security by act of Oct. 4, 2006 (120 Stat. 1433). Northern Mariana Islands Commission on Federal Laws Created by joint resolution of Mar. 24, 1976 (90 Stat. 263). Terminated upon submission of final report in August 1985. Nuclear Security Enterprise, Congressional Advisory Panel on the Governance of the Established by act of Jan. 2, 2013 (126 Stat. 2208). Terminated on Sept. 30, 2014 pursuant to sec. 3142, by act of Dec. 26, 2013 (127 Stat. 1069). Nursing Research, National Center for Renamed National Institute of Nursing Research by act of June 10, 1993 (107 Stat. 178). Nutrition Division Functions transferred from Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to the Department of Agriculture by EO 9310 of Mar. 3, 1943. O TOP OF PAGE Ocean Mining Administration Established by Interior Secretarial Order 2971 of Feb. 24, 1975. Abolished by Department Manual Release 2273 of June 13, 1980. Oceanography, Interagency Committee on Established by Federal Council for Science and Technology pursuant to EO 10807 of Mar. 13, 1959. Absorbed by National Council on Marine Resources and Engineering Development pursuant to Vice Presidential letter of July 21, 1967. Office See also other part of title Office Space, President’s Advisory Commission on Presidential Established by act of Aug. 3, 1956 (70 Stat. 979). Terminated June 30, 1957, by act of Jan. 25, 1957 (71 Stat. 4). Official Register Function of preparing Official Register vested in Director of the Census by act of Mar. 3, 1925 (43 Stat. 1105). Function transferred to U.S. Civil Service Commission by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Yearly compilation and publication required by act of Aug. 28, 1935 (49 Stat. 956). Act repealed by act of July 12, 1960 (74 Stat. 427), and last Register published in 1959. Ohio River Basin Commission Established by EO 11578 of Jan. 13, 1971. Terminated by EO 12319 of Sept. 9, 1981. Oil and Gas, Office of Established by the Secretary of the Interior May 6, 1946, in response to Presidential letter of May 3, 1946. Transferred to Federal Energy Administration by act of May 7, 1974 (88 Stat. 100). Oil Import Administration Established in the Department of the Interior by Proc. 3279 of Mar. 10, 1959. Merged into Office of Oil and Gas Oct. 22, 1971. Oil Import Appeals Board Established by the Secretary of Commerce Mar. 13, 1959, and made part of Office of Hearings and Appeals Dec. 23, 1971. On-Site Inspection Agency Established on Jan. 26, 1988. Functions transferred to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency by DOD Directive 5105.62 of Sept. 30, 1998. Operations Advisory Group Established by EO 11905 of Feb. 18, 1976. Abolished by Presidential Directive No. 2 of Jan. 20, 1977. Operations Coordinating Board Established by EO 10483 of Sept. 2, 1953, which was superseded by EO 10700 of Feb. 25, 1957. EO 10700 revoked by EO 10920 of Feb. 18, 1961, and Board terminated. Ordnance, Bureau of See Ordnance and Hydrography, Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography, Bureau of Established in the Department of the Navy by act of Aug. 31, 1842 (5 Stat. 579). Replaced under act of July 5, 1862 (12 Stat. 510), by Bureau of Ordnance and Bureau of Navigation. Abolished by act of Aug. 18, 1959 (73 Stat. 395), and functions transferred to Bureau of Naval Weapons. Organization, President’s Advisory Committee on Government Established by EO 10432 of Jan. 24, 1953. Abolished by EO 10917 of Feb. 10, 1961, and functions transferred to Bureau of the Budget for termination. Organizations Staff, International Functions merged with Foreign Agricultural Service by memorandum of Dec. 7, 1973 of , effective Feb. 3, 1974. Overseas Private Investment Corporation Transferred as separate agency to U.S. International Development Cooperation Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1979, effective Oct. 1, 1979. Became an independent agency following the abolition of IDCA by act of Oct. 21, 1998 (112 Stat. 2681–790). Oversight Board (for the Resolution Trust Corporation) Established by act of Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 363). Renamed Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board by act of Dec. 12, 1991 (105 Stat. 1767). Abolished by act of July 29, 1998 (112 Stat. 908). Authority and duties transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury. P TOP OF PAGE Pacific Northwest River Basins Commission Established by EO 11331 of Mar. 6, 1967. Terminated by EO 12319 of Sept. 9, 1981. Packers and Stockyards Administration Established by Memorandum 1613, supp. 1, of May 8, 1967 of the Secretary of Agriculture. Certain functions consolidated into Agricultural Marketing Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 1927 of Jan. 15, 1978. Remaining functions incorporated into the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration by Secretary’s Memorandum 1010–1 dated Oct. 20, 1994. Panama Canal Operation of piers at Atlantic and Pacific terminals transferred to Panama Railroad Company by EO 7021 of Apr. 19, 1935. Panama Canal reestablished as Canal Zone Government by act of Sept. 26, 1950 (64 Stat. 1038). Panama Canal Commission Established by act of Oct. 1, 1979, as amended (22 U.S.C. 3611). U.S. responsibility terminated by stipulation of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977, which transferred responsibility for the Panama Canal to the Republic of Panama, effective Dec. 31, 1999. Commission terminated by act of Sept. 30, 2004 (118 Stat. 1140). Panama Canal Company Established by act of June 29, 1948 (62 Stat. 1076). Abolished and superseded by Panama Canal Commission (93 Stat. 454). Panama Railroad Company Incorporated Apr. 7, 1849, by New York State Legislature. Operated under private control until 1881, when original French Canal Company acquired most of its stock. Company and its successor, New Panama Canal Company, operated railroad as common carrier and also as adjunct in attempts to construct canal. In 1904 their shares of stock in Panama Railroad Company passed to ownership of U.S. as part of assets of New Panama Canal Company purchased under act of June 28, 1902 (34 Stat. 481). Remaining shares purchased from private owners in 1905. Panama Railroad Company reincorporated by act of June 29, 1948 (62 Stat. 1075) pursuant to requirements of act of Dec. 6, 1945 (59 Stat. 597). Reestablished as Panama Canal Company by act of Sept. 26, 1950 (64 Stat. 1038). The Secretary of the Army was directed to discontinue commercial operations of Company by Presidential letter of Mar. 29, 1961. Paperwork, Commission on Federal Established by act of Dec. 27, 1974 (88 Stat. 1789). Terminated January 1978 pursuant to terms of act. Park Service, National Functions in District of Columbia relating to space assignment, site selection for public buildings, and determination of priority in construction transferred to Public Buildings Administration, Federal Works Agency, under Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Park Trust Fund Board, National Established by act of July 10, 1935 (49 Stat. 477). Terminated by act of Dec. 18, 1967 (81 Stat. 656), and functions transferred to National Park Foundation. Parks, Buildings, and Reservations, Office of National Established in the Department of the Interior by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Renamed National Park Service by act of Mar. 2, 1934 (48 Stat. 362). Parole, Board of Established by act of June 25, 1948 (62 Stat. 854). Abolished by act of Mar. 15, 1976 (90 Stat. 219), and functions transferred to U.S. Parole Commission. Patent Office Provisions of first patent act administered by the Department of State, with authority for granting patents vested in board comprising Secretaries of State and War and Attorney General. Board abolished, authority transferred to Secretary of State, and registration system established by act of Feb. 21, 1793 (1 Stat. 318). Office made bureau in the Department of State in October 1802, headed by Superintendent of Patents. Office reorganized in 1836 by act of June 4, 1836 (5 Stat. 117) under Commissioner of Patents. Office transferred to the Department of the Interior in 1849. Office transferred to the Department of Commerce by EO 4175 of Mar. 17, 1925. Patents Board, Government Established by EO 10096 of Jan. 23, 1950. Abolished by EO 10930 of Mar. 24, 1961, and functions transferred to the Secretary of Commerce. Pay Board Established by EO 11627 of Oct. 15, 1971. Abolished by EO 11695 of Jan. 11, 1973. Payment Limitations, Commission on Application of Established by act of May 13, 2002 (116 Stat. 216). Abolished by acts of May 22, 2008 (122 Stat. 1025) and June 18, 2008 (122 Stat. 1753). Peace Corps Established in the Department of State by EO 10924 of Mar. 1, 1961, and continued by act of Sept. 22, 1961 (75 Stat. 612), and EO 11041 of Aug. 6, 1962. Functions transferred to ACTION by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1971, effective July 1, 1971. Made independent agency in executive branch by act of Dec. 29, 1981 (95 Stat. 1540). Pennsylvania Avenue, Temporary Commission on Established by EO 11210 of Mar. 25, 1956. Inactive as of Nov. 15, 1969, due to lack of funding. Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Established by act of Oct. 27, 1972 (86 Stat. 1266). Terminated pursuant to act of Jan. 26, 1996 (110 Stat. 32) and act of Apr. 26, 1996 (110 Stat. 1321– 198). Functions transferred to General Services Administration, National Capital Planning Commission, and National Park Service (61 FR 11308), effective Apr. 1, 1996. Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Office of See Labor-Management Services Administration Pensions, Commissioner of Provided for by act of Mar. 2, 1833 (4 Stat. 668). Continued by act of Mar. 3, 1835 (4 Stat. 779), and other acts as Office of the Commissioner of Pensions. Transferred to the Department of the Interior as bureau by act of Mar. 3, 1849 (9 Stat. 395). Consolidated with other bureaus and agencies into Veterans Administration by EO 5398 of July 21, 1930. Pensions, Office of the Commissioner of See Pensions, Commissioner of Perry’s Victory Memorial Commission Created by act of Mar. 3, 1919 (40 Stat. 1322). Administration of Memorial transferred to National Park Service by act of June 2, 1936 (49 Stat. 1393). Commission terminated by terms of act and membership reconstituted as advisory board to the Secretary of Interior. Personal Property, Office of See Supply Service, Federal Personnel, National Roster of Scientific and Specialized Established by National Resources Planning Board pursuant to Presidential letter of June 18, 1940, to the Secretary of the Treasury. After Aug. 15, 1940, administered jointly by Board and U.S. Civil Service Commission. Transferred to War Manpower Commission by EO 9139 of Apr. 18, 1942. Transferred to the Department of Labor by EO 9617 of Sept. 19, 1945. Transferred with Bureau of Employment Security to Federal Security Agency by act of June 16, 1948 (62 Stat. 443). Transferred to the Department of Labor by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1949, effective Aug. 20, 1949, and became inactive. Roster functions transferred to National Science Foundation by act of May 10, 1950 (64 Stat. 154). Reactivated in 1950 as National Scientific Register by Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, through National Security Resources Board grant of funds, and continued by National Science Foundation funds until December 1952, when Register integrated into Foundation’s National Register of Scientific and Technical Personnel project in Division of Scientific Personnel and Education. Personnel Administration, Council of Established by EO 7916 of June 24, 1938, effective Feb. 1, 1939. Made unit in U.S. Civil Service Commission by EO 8467 of July 1, 1940. Renamed Federal Personnel Council by EO 9830 of Feb. 24, 1947. Abolished by act of July 31, 1953 (67 Stat. 300), and personnel and records transferred to Office of Executive Director, U.S. Civil Service Commission. Personnel Council, Federal See Personnel Administration, Council of Personnel Interchange, President’s Commission on Established by EO 11451 of Jan. 19, 1969. Continued by EO 12136 of May 15, 1979, and renamed President’s Commission on Executive Exchange. Continued by EO 12493 of Dec. 5, 1984. Abolished by EO 12760 of May 2, 1991. Personnel Management, Liaison Office for Established by EO 8248 of Sept. 8, 1939. Abolished by EO 10452 of May 1, 1953, and functions transferred to U.S. Civil Service Commission. Petroleum Administration for Defense Established under act of Sept. 8, 1950 (64 Stat. 798) by Order 2591 of Oct. 3, 1950 of the Secretary of the Interior, pursuant to EO 10161 of Sept. 9, 1950. Continued by Secretary’s Order 2614 of Jan. 25, 1951, pursuant to EO 10200 of Jan. 3, 1951, and PAD Delegation 1 of Jan. 24, 1951. Abolished by Secretary’s Order 2755 of Apr. 23, 1954. Petroleum Administration for War See Petroleum Coordinator for War, Office of Petroleum Administrative Board Established Sept. 11, 1933, by the Secretary of the Interior. Terminated Mar. 31, 1936, by EO 7076 of June 15, 1935. The Secretary of the Interior was authorized to execute functions vested in President by act of Feb. 22, 1935 (49 Stat. 30) by EO 7756 of Dec. 1, 1937. Secretary also authorized to establish Petroleum Conservation Division to assist in administering act. Records of Petroleum Administrative Board and Petroleum Labor Policy Board housed with Petroleum Conservation Division, Office of Oil and Gas, acting as custodian for the Secretary of the Interior. Petroleum Coordinator for War, Office of Secretary of the Interior designated Petroleum Coordinator for National Defense pursuant to Presidential letter of May 28, 1941, and approved Petroleum Coordinator for War pursuant to Presidential letter of Apr. 20, 1942. Office abolished by EO 9276 of Dec. 2, 1942, and functions transferred to Petroleum Administration for War, established by same EO. Administration terminated by EO 9718 of May 3, 1946. Petroleum Labor Policy Board Established by the Secretary of the Interior, as Administrator of Code of Fair Competition for Petroleum Industry, on recommendation of Planning and Coordination Committee Oct. 10, 1933. Reorganized by Secretary Dec. 19, 1933, and reorganization confirmed by order of Mar. 8, 1935. Terminated Mar. 31, 1936, when Petroleum Administrative Board abolished by EO 7076 of June 15, 1935. Petroleum Reserves Corporation Established June 30, 1943, by Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Transferred to Office of Economic Warfare by EO 9360 of July 15, 1943. Office consolidated into Foreign Economic Administration by EO 9380 of Sept. 25, 1943. Functions transferred to Reconstruction Finance Corporation by EO 9630 of Sept. 27, 1945. RFC’s charter amended Nov. 9, 1945, to change name to War Assets Corporation. Corporation designated by Surplus Property Administrator as disposal agency for all types of property for which Reconstruction Finance Corporation formerly disposal agency. Domestic surplus property functions of Corporation transferred to War Assets Administration by EO 9689 of Jan. 31, 1946. Reconstruction Finance Corporation Board of Directors ordered by President to dissolve War Assets Corporation as soon after Mar. 25, 1946, as practicable. Philippine Alien Property Administration Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 9789 of Oct. 14, 1946. Abolished by EO 10254 of June 15, 1951, and functions transferred to the Department of Justice. Philippine War Damage Commission Established by act of Apr. 30, 1946 (60 Stat. 128). Terminated Mar. 31, 1951, by act of Sept. 6, 1950 (64 Stat. 712). Photographic Interpretation Center, National Functions transferred to the National Imagery and Mapping Agency by act of Sept. 23, 1996 (110 Stat. 2677). Physical Fitness, Committee on Established in Office of Federal Security Administrator by EO 9338 of Apr. 29, 1943. Terminated June 30, 1945. Physical Fitness, President’s Council on See Youth Fitness, President’s Council on Physician Payment Review Commission Established by act of Apr. 7, 1986 (100 Stat. 190). Terminated by act of Aug. 5, 1997 (111 Stat. 354). Assets, staff, and continuing responsibility for reports transferred to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. Planning Board, National Established by Administrator of Public Works July 30, 1933. Terminated by EO 6777 of June 30, 1934. Plant Industry, Bureau of Established by act of Mar. 2, 1902 (31 Stat. 922). Soil fertility and soil microbiology work of Bureau of Chemistry and Soils transferred to Bureau by act of May 17, 1935. Soil chemistry and physics and soil survey work of Bureau of Chemistry and Soils transferred to Bureau by Secretary’s Memorandum 784 of Oct. 6, 1938. In February 1943 engineering research of Bureau of Agricultural Chemistry and Engineering transferred to Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils, and Agricultural Engineering by Research Administration Memorandum 5 issued pursuant to EO 9069 of Feb. 23, 1942, and in conformity with Secretary’s Memorandums 960 and 986. Functions transferred to Agricultural Research Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 1320, supp. 4, of Nov. 2, 1953. Plant Industry, Soils, and Agricultural Engineering, Bureau of See Plant Industry, Bureau of Plant Quarantine, Bureau of See Entomology and Plant Quarantine, Bureau of Policy Development, Office of See Domestic Council Post Office, Department of See Postal Service Postal Rate Commission Renamed Postal Regulatory Commission by act of Dec. 20, 2006 (120 Stat. 3241). Postal Savings System Established by act of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat. 814). System closed by act of Mar. 28, 1966 (80 Stat. 92). Postal Service Created July 26, 1775, by Continental Congress. Temporarily established by Congress by act of Sept. 22, 1789 (1 Stat. 70), and continued by subsequent acts. Department of Post Office made executive department under act of June 8, 1872 (17 Stat. 283). Offices of First, Second, Third, and Fourth Assistant Postmasters General abolished and Deputy Postmaster General and four Assistant Postmasters General established by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1949, effective Aug. 20, 1949. Reorganized as U.S. Postal Service in executive branch by act of Aug. 12, 1970 (84 Stat. 719), effective July 1, 1971. Power Commission, Federal Established by act of June 10, 1920 (41 Stat. 1063). Terminated by act of Aug. 4, 1977 (91 Stat. 578), and functions transferred to the Department of Energy. Preparedness, Office of Renamed Federal Preparedness Agency by General Services Administrator’s order of June 26, 1975. Preparedness Agency, Federal Functions transferred from General Services Administration to Federal Emergency Management Agency by EO 12148 of July 20, 1979. Presidential. See other part of title Press Intelligence, Division of Established in August 1933. Made division of National Emergency Council July 10, 1935. Continued in Office of Government Reports by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Transferred to Office of War Information by EO 9182 of June 13, 1942, functioning in Bureau of Special Services. Office abolished by EO 9608 of Aug. 31, 1945, and Bureau transferred to Bureau of the Budget. Upon reestablishment of Office of Government Reports, by EO 9809 of Dec. 12, 1946, Division of Press Intelligence made unit of Office. Price Administration, Office of Established by EO 8734 of Apr. 11, 1941, combining Price Division and Consumer Division of National Defense Advisory Commission. Renamed Office of Price Administration by EO 8875 of Aug. 28, 1941, which transferred Civilian Allocation Division to Office of Production Management. Consolidated with other agencies into Office of Temporary Controls by EO 9809 of Dec. 12, 1946, except Financial Reporting Division, transferred to Federal Trade Commission. Price Commission Established by EO 11627 of Oct. 15, 1971. Abolished by EO 11695 of Jan. 11, 1973. Price Decontrol Board Established by act of July 25, 1946 (60 Stat. 669). Effective period of act of Jan. 30, 1942 (56 Stat. 23), extended to June 30, 1947, by joint resolution of June 25, 1946 (60 Stat. 664). Price Stability for Economic Growth, Cabinet Committee on Established by Presidential letter of Jan. 28, 1959. Abolished by Presidential direction Mar. 12, 1961. Price Stabilization, Office of Established by General Order 2 of Economic Stabilization Administrator Jan. 24, 1951. Director of Price Stabilization provided for in EO 10161 of Sept. 9, 1950. Terminated Apr. 30, 1953, by EO 10434 of Feb. 6, 1953, and provisions of acts of June 30, 1952 (66 Stat. 296) and June 30, 1953 (67 Stat. 131). Prices and Costs, Committee on Government Activities Affecting Established by EO 10802 of Jan. 23, 1959. Abolished by EO 10928 of Mar. 23, 1961. Printing Office, Government Established by act of June, 23, 1860. Renamed Government Publishing Office by act of Dec. 16, 2014 (128 Stat. 2537). Priorities Board Established by order of Council of National Defense, approved Oct. 18, 1940, and by EO 8572 of Oct. 21, 1940. EO 8572 revoked by EO 8629 of Jan. 7, 1941. Prison Industries, Inc., Federal Established by EO 6917 of Dec. 11, 1934. Transferred to the Department of Justice by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Prison Industries Reorganization Administration Functioned from Sept. 26, 1935, to Sept. 30, 1940, under authority of act of Apr. 8, 1935 (49 Stat. 115), and of EO’s 7194 of Sept. 26, 1935, 7202 of Sept. 28, 1935, and 7649 of June 29, 1937. Terminated due to lack of funding. Private Sector Programs, Office of Functions transferred to the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, USIA, by act of Feb. 16, 1990 (104 Stat. 56). Processing tax Agricultural Adjustment Administration’s function of collecting taxes declared unconstitutional by U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 6, 1936. Functions under acts of June 28, 1934 (48 Stat. 1275), Apr. 21, 1934 (48 Stat. 598), and Aug. 24, 1935 (49 Stat. 750) discontinued by repeal of these laws by act of Feb. 10, 1936 (49 Stat. 1106). Processing Tax Board of Review Established in the Department of the Treasury by act of June 22, (49 Stat. 1652). Abolished by act of Oct. 21, 1942 (56 Stat. 967). Proclamations See State, Department of Procurement, Commission on Government Established by act of Nov. 26, 1969 (83 Stat. 269). Terminated Apr. 30, 1973, due to expiration of statutory authority. Procurement and Assignment Service Established by President Oct. 30, 1941. Transferred from Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services to War Manpower Commission by EO 9139 of Apr. 18, 1942. Transferred to Federal Security Agency by EO 9617 of Sept. 19, 1945, which terminated Commission. Procurement Division Established in the Department of the Treasury by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Renamed Bureau of Federal Supply by Department of the Treasury Order 73 of Nov. 19, 1946, effective Jan. 1, 1947. Transferred to General Services Administration as Federal Supply Service by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 380). Procurement Policy, Office of Federal Established within Office of Management and Budget by act of Aug. 30, 1974 (88 Stat. 97). Abolished due to lack of funding and functions transferred to Office of Management and Budget by act of Oct 28, 1993 (107 Stat. 1236). Product Standards Policy, Office of Formerly separate operating unit under Assistant Secretary for Productivity, Technology, and Innovation, Department of Commerce. Transferred to National Bureau of Production Areas, Committee for Congested Established in Executive Office of the President by EO 9327 of Apr. 7, 1943. Terminated Dec. 31, 1944, by act of June 28, 1944 (58 Stat. 535). Production Authority, National Established in the Department of Commerce Sept. 11, 1950, by EO’s 10161 of Sept. 9, 1950, 10193 of Dec. 16, 1950, and 10200 of Jan. 3, 1951. Abolished by order of Oct. 1, 1953 of the Secretary of Commerce, and functions merged into Business and Defense Services Administration. Production Management, Office of Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 8629 of Jan. 7, 1941. Abolished by EO 9040 of Jan. 24, 1942, and personnel and property transferred to War Production Board. Production and Marketing Administration Established by Secretary of Agriculture Memorandum 1118 of Aug. 18, 1945. Functions transferred under Department reorganization by Secretary’s Memorandum 1320, supp. 4, of Nov. 2, 1953. Productivity Council, National Established by EO 12089 of Oct. 23, 1978. EO 12089 revoked by EO 12379 of Aug. 17, 1982. Programs, Bureau of International Established by the Secretary of Commerce Aug. 8, 1961, by Departmental Orders 173 and 174. Abolished by Departmental Order 182 of Feb. 1, 1963, which established Bureau of International Commerce. Functions transferred to Domestic and International Business Administration, effective Nov. 17, 1972. Programs, Office of Public Established in the National Archives and Records Administration. Reorganized by Archivist under Notice 96–260, Sept. 23, 1996, effective Jan. 6, 1997. Functions restructured and transferred to Office of Records Services—Washington, DC. Prohibition, Bureau of Established by act of May 27, 1930 (46 Stat. 427). Investigative functions consolidated with functions of Bureau of Investigation into Division of Investigation, Department of Justice. by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933, which set as effective date Mar. 2, 1934, or such later date as fixed by President. All other functions performed by Bureau of Prohibition ordered transferred to such division in the Department of Justice as deemed desirable by Attorney General. Property, Office of Surplus Established in Procurement Division, Department of the Treasury, by EO 9425 of Feb. 19, 1944, and act of Oct. 3, 1944 (58 Stat. 765), under general direction of Surplus Property Board established by same legislation. Transferred to the Department of Commerce by EO 9541 of Apr. 19, 1945. Terminated by EO 9643 of Oct. 19, 1945, and activities and personnel transferred to Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Property Administration, Surplus See War Property Administration, Surplus Property Board, Surplus See War Property Administration, Surplus Property Council, Federal Established by EO 11724 of June 25, 1973, and reconstituted by EO 11954 of Jan. 7, 1977. Terminated by EO 12030 of Dec. 15, 1977. Property Management and Disposal Service See Emergency Procurement Service Property Office, Surplus Established in Division of Territories and Island Possessions, Department of the Interior, under Regulation 1 of Surplus Property Board, Apr. 2, 1945. Transferred to War Assets Administration by EO 9828 of Feb. 21, 1947. Property Review Board Established by EO 12348 of Feb. 25, 1982. EO 12348 revoked by EO 12512 of Apr. 29, 1985. Protective Service, Federal Functions established in the Federal Works Agency by act of June 1, 1948 (62 Stat. 281). Functions transferred to General Services Administrator by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 380). Established as an agency within General Services Administration by GSA Administrator on Jan. 11, 1971 (ADM. 5440.46). Transferred to Homeland Security Department by act of Nov. 25, 2002 (116 Stat. 2178). Prospective Payment Assessment Commission Established by act of Apr. 20, 1983 (97 Stat. 159). Terminated by act of Aug. 5, 1997 (111 Stat. 354). Assets, staff, and continuing responsibility for reports transferred to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. Provisions and Clothing, Bureau of Established by acts of Aug. 31, 1842 (5 Stat. 579), and July 5, 1862 (12 Stat. 510). Designated Bureau of Supplies and Accounts by act of July 19, 1892 (27 Stat. 243). Abolished by Department of Defense reorg. order of Mar. 9, 1966, and functions transferred to the Secretary of the Navy (31 FR 7188). Public See other part of title Publications Commission, National Historical Established by act of Oct. 22, 1968 (82 Stat. 1293). Renamed National Historical Publications and Records Commission by act of Dec. 22, 1974 (88 Stat. 1734). Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief Commission Established by act of Dec. 21, 1928 (45 Stat. 1067). No loans made after June 30, 1934, and Commission abolished June 3, 1935, by Public Resolution 22 (49 Stat. 320). Functions transferred to Division of Territories and Island Possessions, Department of the Interior. After June 30, 1946, collection work performed in Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration. Following termination of Administration, remaining collection functions transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture by act of July 11, 1956 (70 Stat. 525). Puerto Rico, U.S.-Puerto Rico Commission on the Status of Established by act of Feb. 20, 1964 (78 Stat. 17). Terminated by terms of act. Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration Established in the Department of the Interior by EO 7057 of May 28, 1935. Terminated Feb. 15, 1955, by act of Aug. 15, 1953 (67 Stat. 584). R TOP OF PAGE Radiation Biology Laboratory See Radiation and Organisms, Division of Radiation Council, Federal Established by EO 10831 of Aug. 14, 1959, and act of Sept. 23, 1959 (73 Stat. 688). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1970, effective Dec. 2, 1970, and functions transferred to Environmental Protection Agency. Radiation and Organisms, Division of Established by Secretarial order of May 1, 1929, as part of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Renamed Radiation Biology Laboratory by Secretarial order of Feb. 16, 1965. Merged with Chesapeake Center for Environmental Studies by Secretarial order of July 1, 1983, to form Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Radio Commission, Federal Established by act of Feb. 23, 1927 (44 Stat. 1162). Abolished by act of June 19, 1934 (48 Stat. 1102), and functions transferred to Federal Communications Commission. Radio Division Established by National Emergency Council July 1, 1938. Transferred to Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Terminated June 30, 1940, by terms of act of June 30, 1939 (53 Stat. 927). Radio Propagation Laboratory, Central Transferred from National Bureau of Standards to Environmental Science Services Administration by the Department of Commerce Order 2–A, effective July 13, 1965. Radiological Health, National Center for Devices and Renamed Center for Devices and Radiological Health by Food and Drug Administration notice of Mar. 9, 1984 (49 FR 10166). Rail Public Counsel, Office of Established by act of Feb. 5, 1976 (90 Stat. 51). Terminated Dec. 1, 1979, due to lack of funding. Railroad Administration, U.S. See Railroads, Director General of Railroad and Airline Wage Board Established by Economic Stabilization Administrator’s General Order 7 of Sept. 27, 1951, pursuant to act of Sept. 8, 1950 (64 Stat. 816). Terminated Apr. 30, 1953, by EO 10434 of Feb. 6, 1953, and acts of June 30, 1952 (66 Stat. 296), and June 30, 1953 (67 Stat. 131). Railroads, Director General of Established under authority of act of Aug. 29, 1916 (39 Stat. 645). Organization of U.S. Railroad Administration announced Feb. 9, 1918. Office abolished by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, and functions transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury. Railway Association, U.S. Established by act of Jan. 2, 1974 (87 Stat. 985). Terminated Apr. 1, 1987, by act of Oct. 21, 1986 (100 Stat. 1906). Railway Labor Panel, National Established by EO 9172 of May 22, 1942. EO 9172 revoked by EO 9883 of Aug. 11, 1947. Reagan Centennial Commission, Ronald Established by act of June 2, 2009 (123 Stat. 1767). Terminated May 31, 2011, by act of May 12, 2011 (125 Stat. 215). Real Estate Board, Federal Established by EO 8034 of Jan. 14, 1939. Abolished by EO 10287 of Sept. 6, 1951. Reclamation, Bureau of See Reclamation Service Reclamation Service Established July 1902 in Geological Survey by the Secretary of the Interior, pursuant to act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388). Separated from Survey in 1907 and renamed Bureau of Reclamation June 1923. Power marketing functions transferred to the Department of Energy by act of Aug. 4, 1977 (91 Stat. 578). Bureau renamed Water and Power Resources Service by Secretarial Order 3042 of Nov. 6, 1979. Renamed Bureau of Reclamation by Secretarial Order 3064 of May 18, 1981. Reconciliation Service Established by Director of Selective Service pursuant to EO 11804 of Sept. 16, 1974. Program terminated Apr. 2, 1980. Reconstruction Finance Corporation Established Feb. 2, 1932, by act of Jan. 22, 1932 (47 Stat. 5). Grouped with other agencies to form Federal Loan Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Transferred to the Department of Commerce by EO 9071 of Feb. 24, 1942. Returned to Federal Loan Agency by act of Feb. 24, 1945 (59 Stat. 5). Agency abolished by act of June 30, 1947 (61 Stat. 202), and functions assumed by Corporation. Functions relating to financing houses or site improvements, authorized by act of Aug. 10, 1948 (61 Stat. 1275), transferred to Housing and Home Finance Agency by Reorg. Plan No. 23 of 1950, effective July 10, 1950. Corporation Board of Directors, established by act of Jan. 22, 1932 (47 Stat. 5), abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1951, effective May 1, 1951, and functions transferred to Administrator and Loan Policy Board established by same plan, effective Apr. 30, 1951. Act of July 30, 1953 (67 Stat. 230), provided for RFC succession until June 30, 1954, and for termination of its lending powers Sept. 28, 1953. Certain functions assigned to appropriate agencies for liquidation by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1954, effective July 1, 1954. Corporation abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1957, effective June 30, 1957, and functions transferred to Housing and Home Finance Agency, General Services Administration, Small Business Administration, and the Department of the Treasury. Records Administration, Office of Established in the National Archives and Records Administration. Reorganized by Archivist under Notice 96–260, Sept. 23, 1996, effective Jan. 6, 1997. Functions restructured and transferred to Office of Records Services—Washington, DC. Records Centers, Office of Federal Established in the National Archives and Records Administration. Reorganized by Archivist under Notice 96–260, Sept. 23, 1996, effective Jan. 6, 1997. Functions restructured and transferred to Office of Regional Records Services. Records and Information Management, Office of Functions transferred from National Archives and Records Service to Automated Data and Telecommunications Service by General Services Administrator’s decision, effective Jan. 10, 1982, regionally and Apr. 1, 1982, in Washington, DC. Recovery Administration, Advisory Council, National Established by EO 7075 of June 15, 1935. Transferred to the Department of Commerce by EO 7252 of Dec. 21, 1935, and functions ordered terminated not later than Apr. 1, 1936, by same order. Committee of Industrial Analysis created by EO 7323 of Mar. 21, 1936, to complete work of Council. Recovery Administration, National Established by President pursuant to act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 194). Provisions of title I of act repealed by Public Resolution 26 of June 14, 1935 (49 Stat. 375), and extension of Administration in skeletonized form authorized until Apr. 1, 1936. Office of Administrator, National Recovery Administration, created by EO 7075 of June 15, 1935. Administration terminated by EO 7252 of Dec. 21, 1935, which transferred Division of Review, Division of Business Corporation, and Advisory Council to the Department of Commerce for termination of functions by Apr. 1, 1936. Consumers’ Division transferred to the Department of Labor by same order. Recovery Review Board, National Established by EO 6632 of Mar. 7, 1934. Abolished by EO 6771 of June 30, 1934. Recreation, Bureau of Outdoor Established in the Department of the Interior by act of May 28, 1963 (77 Stat. 49). Terminated by Secretary’s order of Jan. 25, 1978, and functions assumed by Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. Recreation and Natural Beauty, Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Established by EO 11278 of May 4, 1966. Terminated by EO 11472 of May 29, 1969. Recreation and Natural Beauty, President’s Council on Established by EO 11278 of May 4, 1966. Terminated by EO 11472 of May 29, 1969. Recreation Resources Review Commission, Outdoor Established by act of June 28, 1958 (72 Stat. 238). Final report submitted to President January 1962 and terminated Sept. 1, 1962. Regional Action Planning Commissions Authorized by act of Aug. 26, 1965 (79 Stat. 552). Federal role abolished through repeal by act of Aug. 13, 1981 (95 Stat. 766). At time of repeal, eight commissions—Coastal Plains, Four Corners, New England, Old West Ozarks, Pacific Northwest, Southwest Border, Southwest Border Region, and Upper Great Lakes— affected. Regional Archives, Office of Special and Established in the National Archives and Records Administration. Reorganized by Archivist under Notice 96–260, Sept. 23, 1996, effective Jan. 6, 1997. Functions restructured and transferred between Office of Records Services—Washington, DC and Office of Regional Records Services. Regional Councils, Federal Established by EO 12314 of July 22, 1981. Abolished by EO 12407 of Feb. 22, 1983. Regional Operations, Executive Director of Established in Food and Drug Administration by order of May 20, 1971 of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Merged into Office of Regulatory Affairs by order of Nov. 5, 1984 of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Regulations and Rulings, Office of Established in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Abolished by act of Oct. 13, 2006 (120 Stat. 1924) and functions transferred to the Office of International Trade. Regulatory Council, U.S. Disbanded by Vice Presidential memorandum of Mar. 25, 1981. Certain functions continued in Regulatory Information Service Center. Regulatory Relief, Presidential Task Force on Establishment announced in President’s remarks Jan. 22, 1981. Disbanded and functions transferred to Office of Management and Budget in August 1983. Rehabilitation Services Administration Functions transferred from Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 678), effective May 4, 1980. Relief Corporation, Federal Surplus Organized under powers granted to President by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 195). Charter granted by State of Delaware Oct. 4, 1933, and amended Nov. 18, 1935, changing name to Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation and naming the Secretary of Agriculture, Administrator of Agricultural Adjustment Administration, and Governor of Farm Credit Administration as Board of Directors. Continued as agency under the Secretary of Agriculture by acts of June 28, 1937 (50 Stat. 323) and Feb. 16, 1938 (52 Stat. 38). Consolidated with Division of Marketing and Marketing Agreements into Surplus Marketing Administration by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, effective June 30, 1940. Merged into Agricultural Marketing Administration by EO 9069 of Feb. 23, 1942. Relief and Rehabilitation Operations, Office of Foreign Established in the Department of State as announced by White House Nov. 21, 1942. Consolidated with Foreign Economic Administration by EO 9380 of Sept. 25, 1943. Renegotiation Board Established by act of Mar. 23, 1951 (65 Stat. 7). Terminated Mar. 31, 1979, by act of Oct. 10, 1978 (92 Stat. 1043). Rent Advisory Board Established by EO 11632 of Nov. 22, 1971. Abolished by EO 11695 of Jan. 11, 1973. Rent Stabilization, Office of Established by General Order 9 of Economic Stabilization Administrator July 31, 1951, pursuant to act of June 30, 1947 (61 Stat. 193), and EO’ s 10161 of Sept. 9, 1950, and 10276 of July 31, 1951. Abolished by EO 10475 of July 31, 1953, and functions transferred to Office of Defense Mobilization. Office of Research and Development combined with Office of Minerals Policy Development in the Department of the Interior May 21, 1976, under authority of Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, effective May 24, 1950, to form Office of Minerals Policy and Research Analysis. Abolished Sept. 30, 1981, by Secretarial Order 3070 and functions transferred to Bureau of Mines. Reports, Office of Government Established July 1, 1939, to perform functions of National Emergency Council abolished by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Established as administrative unit of Executive Office of the President by EO 8248 of Sept. 8, 1939. Consolidated with Office of War Information, Office for Emergency Management, by EO 9182 of June 13, 1942. Reestablished in Executive Office of the President by EO 9809 of Dec. 12, 1946, which transferred to it functions of Media Programming Division and Motion Picture Division, Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion, and functions transferred from Bureau of Special Services, Office of War Information, to Bureau of the Budget by EO 9608 of Aug. 31, 1945. Subsequent to enactment of act of July 30, 1947 (61 Stat. 588), functions of Office restricted to advertising and motion picture liaison and operation of library. Terminated June 30, 1948. Research, Office of University Transferred from Office of Program Management and Administration, Research and Special Programs Administration, to Office of Economics, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs, under authority of the Department of Transportation appropriation request for FY 1985, effective Oct. 1, 1984. Research and Development Board Established in the Department of Defense by act of July 26, 1947 (61 Stat. 499). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 6 of 1953, effective June 30, 1953, and functions vested in the Secretary of Defense. Research and Development Board, Joint Established June 6, 1946, by charter of Secretaries of War and Navy. Terminated on creation of Research and Development Board by act of July 26, 1947 (61 Stat. 506). Research and Intelligence Service, Interim Established in the Department of State by EO 9621 of Sept. 20, 1945. Abolished Dec. 31, 1945, pursuant to terms of order. Research and Special Programs Administration Established by act of Oct. 24, 1992 (106 Stat. 3310). Abolished and certain duties and powers transferred to both the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the Administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Department of Transportation, by act of Nov. 30, 2004 (118 Stat. 2424–2426). Research Resources, Division of Established in National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Renamed National Center for Research Resources by Secretarial notice of Feb. 23, 1990 (55 FR 6455) and act of June 10, 1993 (107 Stat. 178). Research Service, Cooperative State Established by Secretary of Agriculture Memorandum 1462, supp. 1, of Aug. 31, 1961. Consolidated into Science and Education Administration by Secretary’s order of Jan. 24, 1978. Reestablished as Cooperative State Research Service by Secretarial order of June 16, 1981. Research and Service Division, Cooperative Functions transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture in Farmer Cooperative Service by act of Aug. 6, 1953 (67 Stat. 390). Resettlement Administration Established by EO 7027 of Apr. 30, 1935. Functions transferred to the Department of Agriculture by EO 7530 of Dec. 31, 1936. Renamed Farm Security Administration by Secretary’s Memorandum 732 of Sept. 1, 1937. Abolished by act of Aug. 14, 1946 (60 Stat. 1062) and functions incorporated into the Farmers’ Home Administration, effective Jan. 1, 1947. Farmers’ Home Administration abolished, effective Dec. 27, 1994, under authority of Secretary’s Memorandum 1010–1 dated Oct. 20, 1994 (59 FR 66441). Functions assumed by the Consolidated Farm Service Agency and the Rural Housing and Community Development Service. Resolution Trust Corporation Established by act of Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 369). Board of Directors of the Corporation abolished by act of Dec. 12, 1991 (105 Stat. 1769). Corporation functions terminated pursuant to act of Dec. 17, 1993 (107 Stat. 2369). Resources Board and Advisory Committee, National Established by EO 6777 of June 30, 1934. Abolished by EO 7065 of June 7, 1935, and functions transferred to National Resources Committee. Resources Committee, National Established by EO 7065 of June 7, 1935. Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, and functions transferred to National Resources Planning Board in Executive Office of the President. Board terminated by act of June 26, 1943 (57 Stat. 169). Resources Planning Board, National See Resources Committee, National Retired Executives, Service Corps of Established in ACTION by act of Oct. 1, 1973 (87 Stat. 404). Transferred to Small Business Administration by EO 11871 of July 18, 1975. Retraining and Reemployment Administration Established by EO 9427 of Feb. 24, 1944, and act of Oct. 3, 1944 (58 Stat. 788). Transferred from Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion to the Department of Labor by EO 9617 of Sept. 19, 1945. Terminated pursuant to terms of act. Revenue Sharing, Office of Established by the Secretary of the Treasury to administer programs authorized by acts of Oct. 20, 1972 (86 Stat. 919), and July 22, 1976 (90 Stat. 999). Transferred from the Office of the Secretary to Assistant Secretary (Domestic Finance) by Department of the Treasury Order 242, rev. 1, of May 17, 1976. Review, Division of Established in National Recovery Administration by EO 7075 of June 15, 1935. Transferred to the Department of Commerce by EO 7252 of Dec. 21, 1935, and functions terminated Apr. 1, 1936. Committee of Industrial Analysis created by EO 7323 of Mar. 21, 1936, to complete work of Division. RFC Mortgage Company Organized under laws of Maryland Mar. 14, 1935, pursuant to act of Jan. 22, 1932 (47 Stat. 5). Grouped with other agencies to form Federal Loan Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Transferred to the Department of Commerce by EO 9071 of Feb. 24, 1942. Returned to Federal Loan Agency by act of Feb. 24, 1945 (59 Stat. 5). Assets and liabilities transferred to Reconstruction Finance Corporation by act of June 30, 1947 (61 Stat. 207). River Basins, Neches, Trinity, Brazos, Colorado, Guadalupe, San Antonio, Nueces, and San Jacinto, and Intervening Areas, U.S. Study Commission on Established by act of Aug. 28, 1958 (72 Stat. 1058). Terminated June 30, 1962. River Basins, Savannah, Altamaha, Saint Mary’s, Apalachicola-Chattahoochee, and Perdido-Escambia, and Intervening Areas, U.S. Study Commission on Established by act of Aug. 28, 1958 (72 Stat. 1090). Terminated Dec. 23, 1962. Road Inquiry, Office of Established by the Secretary of Agriculture under authority of act of Aug. 8, 1894 (28 Stat. 264). Federal aid for highways to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture through Office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering authorized by act of July 11, 1916 (39 Stat. 355), known as Bureau of Public Roads after July 1918. Transferred to Federal Works Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, and renamed Public Roads Administration. Transferred to General Services Administration as Bureau of Public Roads by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 380). Transferred to the Department of Commerce by Reorg. Plan No. 7 of 1949, effective Aug. 20, 1949. Transferred to the Secretary of Transportation by act of Oct. 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 931), and functions assigned to Federal Highway Administration. Roads, Bureau of Public See Road Inquiry, Office of Roads Administration, Public See Road Inquiry, Office of Roads and Rural Engineering, Office of Public See Road Inquiry, Office of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Commission Established by act of Mar. 14, 1913 (37 Stat. 885). Abolished by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933, and functions transferred to Office of National Parks, Buildings, and Reservations, Department of the Interior. Roosevelt Centennial Commission, Theodore Established by joint resolution of July 28, 1955 (69 Stat. 383). Terminated Oct. 27, 1959, pursuant to terms of act. Roosevelt Library, Franklin D. Functions assigned to National Park Service by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, effective July 16, 1946, transferred to General Services Administration by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1963, effective July 27, 1963. Roosevelt Library, Trustees of the Franklin D. Established by joint resolution of July 18, 1939 (53 Stat. 1063). Transferred to General Services Administration by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 381). Abolished by act of Mar. 5, 1958 (72 Stat. 34), and Library operated by National Archives and Records Service, General Services Administration. Roosevelt Memorial Commission, Franklin Delano Established by joint resolution of Aug. 11, 1955 (69 Stat. 694). Terminated by act of Nov. 14, 1997 (111 Stat. 1601). Rubber Development Corporation Establishment announced Feb. 20, 1943, by the Secretary of Commerce. Organized under laws of Delaware as subsidiary of Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Assumed all activities of Rubber Reserve Company relating to development of foreign rubber sources and procurement of rubber therefrom. Functions transferred to Office of Economic Warfare by EO 9361 of July 15, 1943. Office consolidated into Foreign Economic Administration by EO 9380 of Sept. 25, 1943. Office returned to Reconstruction Finance Corporation by EO 9630 of Sept. 27, 1945. Certificate of incorporation expired June 30, 1947. Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Commission Established by act of Aug. 7, 1953 (67 Stat. 408). Functions transferred to Federal Facilities Corporation by EO 10678 of Sept. 20, 1956. Rubber Reserve Company Established June 28, 1940, under act of Jan. 22, 1932 (47 Stat. 5). Transferred from Federal Loan Agency to the Department of Commerce by EO 9071 of Feb. 24, 1942. Returned to Federal Loan Agency by act of Feb. 24, 1945 (59 Stat. 5). Dissolved by act of June 30, 1945 (59 Stat. 310), and functions transferred to Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Rural Areas Development, Office of Established by Secretary of Agriculture memorandum in 1961 (revised Sept. 21, 1962). Renamed Rural Community Development Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 1570 of Feb. 24, 1965. Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service Established within the Department of Agriculture by Secretary’s Memorandum 1020–34 dated Dec. 31, 1991. Renamed Rural Business-Cooperative Service (61 FR 2899), effective Jan. 30, 1996. Rural Community Development Service Established by Secretary of Agriculture Memorandum 1570 of Feb. 25, 1965, to supersede Office of Rural Areas Development. Abolished Feb. 2, 1970, by Secretary’s Memorandum 1670 of Jan. 30, 1970, and functions transferred to other agencies in the Department of Agriculture. Rural Development Administration Established within the Department of Agriculture by Secretary’s Memorandum 1020–34 dated Dec. 31, 1991. Abolished Dec. 27, 1994 (59 FR 66441) under authority of Secretary’s Memorandum 1010–1 dated Oct. 20, 1994. Functions assumed by the Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service. Rural Development Committee See Rural Development Program, Committee for Rural Development Policy, Office of Established initially as Office of Rural Development Policy Management and Coordination, Farmers Home Administration, by Secretary of Agriculture Memorandum 1020–3 of Oct. 26, 1981. Abolished in 1986 due to lack of funding. Rural Development Program, Committee for Established by EO 10847 of Oct. 12, 1959. Abolished by EO 11122 of Oct. 16, 1963, which established Rural Development Committee. Committee superseded by EO 11307 of Sept. 30, 1966, and functions assumed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Rural Development Service Established by Agriculture Secretarial order in 1973. Functions transferred to Office of Rural Development Coordination and Planning, Farmers Home Administration, by Secretarial order in 1978. Rural Electrification Administration Established by EO 7037 of May 11, 1935. Functions transferred by EO 7458 of Sept. 26, 1936, to Rural Electrification Administration established by act of May 20, 1936 (49 Stat. 1363). Transferred to the Department of Agriculture by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Abolished by Secretary’s Memorandum 1010–1 dated Oct. 20, 1994, and functions assumed by Rural Utilities Service. Rural Housing and Community Development Service Established by act of Oct. 13, 1994 (108 Stat. 3219). Renamed Rural Housing Service (61 FR 2899), effective Jan. 30, 1996. Rural Rehabilitation Division Established April 1934 by act of May 12, 1933 (48 Stat. 55). Functions transferred to Resettlement Administration by Federal Emergency Relief Administrator’s order of June 19, 1935. S TOP OF PAGE Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital See Insane, Government Hospital for the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Established by act of May 13, 1954 (68 Stat. 92). Secretary of Commerce given direction of general policies of Corporation by EO 10771 of June 20, 1958. Transferred to the Department of Transportation by act of Oct. 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 931). Salary Stabilization, Office of See Salary Stabilization Board Salary Stabilization Board Established May 10, 1951, by Economic Stabilization Administrator’s General Order 8. Stabilization program administered by Office of Salary Stabilization. Terminated Apr. 30, 1953, by EO 10434 of Feb. 6, 1953, and acts of June 30, 1952 (66 Stat. 296), and June 30, 1953 (67 Stat. 131). Sales Manager, Office of the General Established by the Secretary of Agriculture Feb. 29, 1976. Consolidated with Foreign Agricultural Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 2001 of Nov. 29, 1979. Savings Bonds, Interdepartmental Committee for the Voluntary Payroll Savings Plan for the Purchase of U.S. Established by EO 11532 of June 2, 1970. Superseded by EO 11981 of Mar. 29, 1977, which established Interagency Committee for the Purchase of U.S. Savings Bonds. Savings and Loan Advisory Council, Federal Established by act of Oct. 6, 1972 (86 Stat. 770). Continued by act of Dec. 26, 1974 (88 Stat. 1739). Terminated by act of Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 422). Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, Federal Established by act of June 27, 1934 (48 Stat. 1246). Grouped with other agencies to form Federal Loan Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Transferred to Federal Home Loan Bank Administration, National Housing Agency, by EO 9070 of Feb. 24, 1942. Board of Trustees abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1947, effective July 27, 1947, and functions transferred to Home Loan Bank Board. Abolished by act of Aug. 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 354). Savings Bonds Division, United States Established by Departmental Order 62 of Dec. 26, 1945, as successor to the War and Finance Division, War Savings Staff, and Defense Savings Staff. Functions transferred to Bureau of Public Debt by Departmental Order 101–05 of May 11, 1994, and Division renamed Savings Bond Marketing Office. Science, Engineering, and Technology, Federal Coordinating Council for Established by act of May 11, 1976 (90 Stat. 471). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1977, effective Feb. 26, 1978, and functions transferred to President. Functions redelegated to Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology, established by EO 12039 of Feb. 24, 1978. Science, Engineering, and Technology Panel, Intergovernmental Established by act of May 11, 1976 (90 Stat. 465). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1977, effective Feb. 26, 1978, and functions transferred to President. Functions redelegated to Director of Office of Science and Technology Policy by EO 12039 of Feb. 24, 1978, which established Intergovernmental Science, Engineering, and Technology Advisory Panel. Science Advisory Committee, President’s Established by President Apr. 20, 1951, and reconstituted Nov. 22, 1957. Terminated with Office of Science and Technology, effective July 1, 1973. Science Exhibit-Century 21 Exposition, U.S. Established Jan. 20, 1960, by Department of Commerce Order 167. Abolished by revocation of order on June 5, 1963. Science and Technology, Federal Council for See Scientific Research and Development, Interdepartmental Committee on Science and Technology, Office of Established by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1962, effective June 8, 1962. Office abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1973, effective June 30, 1973, and functions transferred to National Science Foundation. Science and Technology, President’s Committee on Established by act of May 11, 1976 (90 Stat. 468). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1977, effective Feb. 26, 1978, and functions transferred to President. Scientific and Policy Advisory Committee Established by act of Sept. 26, 1961 (75 Stat. 631). Terminated Apr. 30, 1996 under terms of act. Scientific Research and Development, Interdepartmental Committee on Established by EO 9912 of Dec. 24, 1947. EO 9912 revoked by EO 10807 of Mar. 13, 1959, which established Federal Council for Science and Technology. Abolished by act of May 11, 1976 (90 Stat. 472). Scientific Research and Development, Office of Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 8807 of June 28, 1941. Terminated by EO 9913 of Dec. 26, 1947, and property transferred to National Military Establishment for liquidation. Scientists and Engineers, National Committee for the Development of Established by President Apr. 3, 1956. Renamed President’s Committee on Scientists and Engineers May 7, 1957. Final report submitted Dec. 17, 1958, and expired Dec. 31, 1958. Scientists and Engineers, President’s Committee on See Scientists and Engineers, National Committee for the Development of Screw Thread Commission, National Established by act of July 18, 1918 (40 Stat. 912). Terminated by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933, and records transferred to the Department of Commerce, effective Mar. 2, 1934. Informal Interdepartmental Screw Thread Committee established on Sept. 14, 1939, consisting of representatives of the Departments of War, the Navy, and Commerce. Sea Grant Review Panel, National Established by act of Oct. 8, 1976 (90 Stat. 1967). Renamed National Sea Grant Advisory Board by act of Oct. 13, 2008 (122 Stat. 4207. Secret Service, United States See Secret Service Division Secret Service Division Established July 5, 1865, as a Bureau under Treasury Department. Acknowledged as distinct agency within Treasury Department in 1883. White House Police Force created on October 1, 1922, and placed under supervision of Secret Service Division in 1930. White House Police Force renamed Executive Protective Service by act of June 30, 1970 (84 Stat. 358). Executive Protective Service renamed U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division by act of Nov. 15, 1977 (91 Stat. 1371). Treasury Police Force merged into Secret Service on Oct. 5, 1986. U.S. Secret Service transferred to Homeland Security Department by act of Nov. 25, 2002 (116 Stat. 2224). Security and Safety Performance Assurance, Office of Established by Secretary of Energy memorandum of December 2, 2003. Abolished by Secretary’s Memorandum 2006-007929 of Aug. 30, 2006 and functions transferred to the Office of Health, Safety and Security. Security, Commission on Government Established by act of Aug. 9, 1955 (69 Stat. 595). Terminated Sept. 22, 1957, pursuant to terms of act. Security, Office of the Director for Mutual See Security Agency, Mutual Security Agency, Federal Established by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, grouping under one administration Office of Education, Public Health Service, Social Security Board, U.S. Employment Service, Civilian Conservation Corps, and National Youth Administration. Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1953, effective Apr. 11, 1953, and functions and units transferred to Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Security Agency, Mutual Established and continued by acts of Oct. 10, 1951 (65 Stat. 373) and June 20, 1952 (66 Stat. 141). Agency and Office of Director for Mutual Security abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 7 of 1953, effective Aug. 1, 1953, and functions transferred to Foreign Operations Administration, established by same plan. Security and Individual Rights, President’s Commission on Internal Established by EO 10207 of Jan. 23, 1951. Terminated by EO 10305 of Nov. 14, 1951. Security Resources Board, National Established by act of July 26, 1947 (61 Stat. 499). Transferred to Executive Office of the President by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1949, effective Aug. 20, 1949. Functions of Board transferred to Chairman and Board made advisory to him by Reorg. Plan No. 25 of 1950, effective July 10, 1950. Functions delegated by Executive order transferred to Office of Defense Mobilization by EO 10438 of Mar. 13, 1953. Board abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1953, effective June 12, 1953, and remaining functions transferred to Office of Defense Mobilization. Security Training Commission, National Established by act of June 19, 1951 (65 Stat. 75). Expired June 30, 1957, pursuant to Presidential letter of Mar. 25, 1957. Seed Loan Office Authorized by Presidential letters of July 26, 1918, and July 26, 1919, to the Secretary of Agriculture. Further authorized by act of Mar. 3, 1921 (41 Stat. 1347). Office transferred to Farm Credit Administration by EO 6084 of Mar. 27, 1933. Selective Service Appeal Board, National Established by EO 9988 of Aug. 20, 1948. Inactive as of Apr. 11, 1975. Selective Service Records, Office of See Selective Service System Selective Service System Established by act of Sept. 16, 1940 (54 Stat. 885). Placed under jurisdiction of War Manpower Commission by EO 9279 of Dec. 5, 1942, and designated Bureau of Selective Service. Designated Selective Service System, separate agency, by EO 9410 of Dec. 23, 1943. Transferred for liquidation to Office of Selective Service Records established by act of Mar. 31, 1947 (61 Stat. 31). Transferred to Selective Service System by act of June 24, 1948 (62 Stat. 604). Self-Help Development and Technical Development, Office of Established in National Consumer Cooperative Bank by act of Aug. 20, 1978 (92 Stat. 499). Abolished by act of Aug. 13, 1981 (95 Stat. 437), and assets transferred to Consumer Cooperative Development Corporation, Department of Commerce, Dec. 30, 1982. Services, Bureau of Special See Office of War Information Services, Division of Central Administrative Established by Liaison Officer for Emergency Management pursuant to Presidential letter of Feb. 28, 1941. Terminated by EO 9471 of Aug. 25, 1944, and functions discontinued or transferred to constituent agencies of Office for Emergency Management and other agencies. Shipbuilding Stabilization Committee Originally organized by National Defense Advisory Commission in 1940. Established August 1942 by War Production Board. Transferred to the Department of Labor from Civilian Production Administration, successor agency to Board, by EO 9656 of Nov. 15, 1945. Terminated June 30, 1947. Shipping Board, U.S. Established by act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 729). Abolished by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933, and functions, including those with respect to U.S. Shipping Board Merchant Fleet Corporation, transferred to U.S. Shipping Board Bureau, Department of Commerce, effective Mar. 2, 1934. Separation of employees deferred until Sept. 30, 1933, by EO 6245 of Aug. 9, 1933. Functions assumed by U.S. Maritime Commission Oct. 26, 1936, pursuant to act of June 29, 1936 (49 Stat. 1985). Shipping Board Bureau, U.S. See Shipping Board, U.S. Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation, U.S. Established Apr. 16, 1917, under authority of act of Sept. 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 729). Renamed U.S. Shipping Board Merchant Fleet Corporation by act of Feb. 11, 1927 (44 Stat. 1083). Terminated Oct. 26, 1936, under provisions of act of June 29, 1936 (49 Stat. 1985), and functions transferred to U.S. Maritime Commission. Shipping Board Merchant Fleet Corporation, U.S. See Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation, U.S. Ships, Bureau of Established by act of June 20, 1940 (54 Stat. 493), to replace Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Construction and Repair. Abolished by Department of Defense reorg. order of Mar. 9, 1966, and functions transferred to the Secretary of the Navy (31 FR 7188). Simpson Historical Research Center, Albert F. Renamed Headquarters USAF Historical Research Center by special order of Dec. 16, 1983 of the Secretary of Defense. Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Office of Established within certain Defense Departments by act of Oct. 24, 1978 (92 Stat. 1770). Renamed Office of Small Business Programs by Public Law 109–163 of Jan. 6, 2006 (119 Stat. 3399). Smithsonian Symposia and Seminars, Office of Renamed Office of Interdisciplinary Studies by Smithsonian Institution announcement of Mar. 16, 1987. Social Development Institute, Inter-American Established by act of Dec. 30, 1969 (83 Stat. 821). Renamed Inter-American Foundation by act of Feb. 7, 1972 (86 Stat. 34). Social Protection, Committee on Established in Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services by administrative order June 14, 1941. Functions transferred to Federal Security Agency by EO 9338 of Apr. 29, 1943. Social and Rehabilitation Service Established by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare reorganization of Aug. 15, 1967. Abolished by Secretary’s reorganization of Mar. 8, 1977 (42 FR 13262), and constituent units—Medical Services Administration, Assistance Payments Administration, Office of Child Support Enforcement, and Public Services Administration—transferred. Social Security Administration See Social Security Board Social Security Board Established by act of Aug. 14, 1935 (49 Stat. 620). Incorporated into Federal Security Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Social Security Board abolished and Social Security Administration established by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1946 (5 U.S.C. app.), effective July 16, 1946, and functions of the Board transferred to Federal Security Administrator. Social Security Administration transferred from the Federal Security Agency by Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1953 (5 U.S.C. app.), effective Apr. 11, 1953, to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Social Security Administration became an independent agency in the executive branch by act of Aug. 15, 1994 (108 Stat. 1464), effective Mar. 31, 1995. Soil Conservation Service See Soil Erosion Service Soil Erosion Service Established in the Department of the Interior following allotment made Aug. 25, 1933. Transferred to the Department of Agriculture by Secretary of Interior administrative order of Mar. 25, 1935. Made Soil Conservation Service by order of the Secretary of Agriculture, Apr. 27, 1935, pursuant to provisions of act of Apr. 27, 1935 (49 Stat. 163). Certain functions of Soil Conservation Service under jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior transferred from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. IV of 1940, effective June 30, 1940. Soil Conservation Service abolished by act of Oct. 13, 1994 (108 Stat. 3225) and functions assumed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Soils, Bureau of See Agricultural and Industrial Chemistry, Bureau of and Plant Industry, Bureau of Solicitor General, Office of Assistant Established in the Department of Justice by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 307). Terminated by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1950, effective May 24, 1950. Southeastern Power Administration Established by the Secretary of the Interior in 1943 to carry out functions under act of Dec. 22, 1944 (58 Stat. 890). Transferred to the Department of Energy by act of Aug. 4, 1977 (91 Stat. 578). Southwestern Power Administration Established by the Secretary of the Interior in 1943 to carry out functions under act of Dec. 22, 1944 (58 Stat. 890). Transferred to the Department of Energy by act of Aug. 4, 1977 (91 Stat. 578). Space Access and Technology, Office of Established in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Abolished by Administrator’s order of Feb. 24, 1997. Space Communications, Office of Established in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Abolished by Administrator’s order of Feb. 24, 1997. Space Payload Technology Organization, Joint Operationally Responsive Established by act of Jan. 6, 2006 (119 Stat. 3408). Abolished by acts of Oct. 17, 2006 (120 Stat. 2358) and Dec. 20, 2006 (120 Stat. 3286). Space Science, Office of See Space and Terrestrial Applications, Office of Space Science Board Renamed Space Studies Board by authority of the National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, effective May 8, 1989. Space Station, Office of Established in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Abolished in 1990 and remaining functions transferred to the Office of Space Flight. Space Technology Laboratories, National Renamed John C. Stennis Space Center by EO 12641 of May 20, 1988. Space and Terrestrial Applications, Office of Combined with Office of Space Science to form Office of Space Science and Applications by National Aeronautics and Space Administrator’s announcement of Sept. 29, 1981. Space Tracking and Data Systems, Office of Renamed Office of Space Operations by National Aeronautics and Space Administrator’s announcement of Jan. 9, 1987. Space Transportation Operations, Office of Combined with Office of Space Transportation Systems to form Office of Space Transportation Systems, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, effective July 1982. Space Transportation Systems, Office of See Space Transportation Operations, Office of Spanish-Speaking People, Cabinet Committee on Opportunities for See Mexican-American Affairs, Interagency Committee on Special. See other part of title Specifications Board, Federal Established by Bureau of the Budget Circular 42 of Oct. 10, 1921. Transferred from Federal Coordinating Service to Procurement Division by order of Oct. 9, 1933 of the Secretary of the Treasury. Board superseded by Federal Specifications Executive Committee, set up by Director of Procurement under Circular Letter 106 of July 16, 1935. Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, Bureau of Established in the Department of the Interior by act of Aug. 8, 1956 (70 Stat. 1119). Bureau replaced by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pursuant to act of Apr. 22, 1974 (88 Stat. 92). Standards, National Bureau of See Weights and Measures, Office of Standard State, Department of Duty of Secretary of State of procuring copies of all statutes of the States, as provided for in act of Sept. 28, 1789 (R.S. 206), abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 20 of 1950, effective May 24, 1950. Functions of numbering, editing, and distributing proclamations and Executive orders transferred from the Department of State to the Division of the Federal Register, National Archives, by EO 7298 of Feb. 18, 1936. Duty of Secretary of State of publishing Executive proclamations and treaties in newspapers in District of Columbia, provided for in act of July 31, 1876 (19 Stat. 105), abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 20 of 1950, effective May 24, 1950. Functions concerning publication of U.S. Statutes at Large, acts and joint resolutions in pamphlet form known as slip laws, and amendments to the Constitution; electoral votes for President and Vice President; and Territorial papers transferred from the Department of State to the Administrator of the General Services Administration by Reorg. Plan No. 20 of 1950. (See also Archives Establishment, National) State and Local Cooperation, Division of Established by Advisory Commission to Council of National Defense Aug. 5, 1940. Transferred to Office of Civilian Defense. State and Local Government Cooperation, Committee on Established by EO 11627 of Oct 15, 1971. Abolished by EO 11695 of Jan. 11, 1973. State Technical Services, Office of Established by the Secretary of Commerce Nov. 19, 1965, pursuant to act of Sept. 14, 1965 (79 Stat. 697). Abolished by Secretary, effective June 30, 1970. Statistical Board, Central Organized Aug. 9, 1933, by EO 6225 of July 27, 1933. Transferred to Bureau of the Budget by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Expired July 25, 1940, and functions taken over by Division of Statistical Standards, Bureau of the Budget. Statistical Committee, Central Established by act of July 25, 1935 (49 Stat. 498). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, and functions transferred to Bureau of the Budget. Statistical Policy Coordination Committee Established by EO 12013 of Oct. 7, 1977. Abolished by EO 12318 of Aug. 21, 1981. Statistical Reporting Service Established by Memorandum 1446, supp. 1, part 3, of 1961 of the Secretary of Agriculture. Consolidated with other departmental units into Economics, Statistics, and Cooperatives Service by Secretary’s Memorandum 1927, effective Dec. 23, 1977. Redesignated as Statistical Reporting Service by Secretary’s order of Oct. 1, 1981. Renamed National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statistics Administration, Social and Economic Established Jan. 1, 1972, by the Secretary of Commerce. Terminated by Department of Commerce Organization Order 10–2, effective Aug. 4, 1975 (40 FR 42765). Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of the Census restored as primary operating units of the Department of Commerce by Organization Orders 35–1A and 2A, effective Aug. 4, 1975. Statutes at Large See State, Department of Statutes of the States See State, Department of Steam Engineering, Bureau of Established in the Department of the Navy by act of July 5, 1862 (12 Stat. 510). Redesignated as Bureau of Engineering by act of June 4, 1920 (41 Stat. 828). Abolished by act of June 20, 1940 (54 Stat. 492), and functions transferred to Bureau of Ships. Steamboat Inspection Service President authorized to appoint Service by act of June 28, 1838 (5 Stat. 252). Secretary of Treasury authorized to establish boards of local inspectors at enumerated ports throughout the U.S. by act of Feb. 28, 1871 (16 Stat. 440). Authority to appoint boards of local inspectors delegated to Secretary of Commerce and Labor by act of Mar. 4, 1905 (33 Stat. 1026). Consolidated with Bureau of Navigation and Steamboat Inspection by act of June 30, 1932 (47 Stat. 415). Stock Catalog Board, Federal Standard Originated by act of Mar. 2, 1929 (45 Stat. 1461). Transferred from Federal Coordinating Service to Procurement Division by order of Oct. 9, 1933 of the Secretary of the Treasury. Strategic Defense Initiative Organization Established in 1986 as a separate agency of the Department of Defense. Renamed Ballistic Missile Defense Organization by Deputy Secretary’s memorandum in May 1993. Strategic Posture of the United States, Commission on the Implementation of the New Established by act of Jan. 6, 2006 (119 Stat. 3431). Terminated by act of Jan. 28, 2009 (122 Stat. 328) Strategic Services, Office of See Information, Office of Coordinator of Strategic Trade, Office of Established in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection pursuant to Customs Service Reorganization plan, effective Sept. 30, 1995. Abolished by act of Oct. 13, 2006 (120 Stat. 1924) and functions transferred to the Office of International Trade. Subversive Activities Control Board Established by act of Sept. 23, 1950 (64 Stat. 987). Terminated June 30, 1973, due to lack of funding. Sugar Division Created by act of May 12, 1933 (48 Stat. 31), authorized by act of Sept. 1, 1937 (50 Stat. 903). Taken from Agricultural Adjustment Administration and made independent division of the Department of Agriculture by Secretary’s Memorandum 783, effective Oct. 16, 1938. Placed under Agricultural Conservation and Adjustment Administration by EO 9069 of Feb. 23, 1942, functioning as Sugar Agency. Functions transferred to Food Distribution Administration by EO 9280 of Dec. 5, 1942. Sugar Rationing Administration Established by Memorandum 1190 of Mar. 31, 1947, of the Secretary of Agriculture under authority of act of Mar. 31, 1947 (61 Stat. 35). Terminated Mar. 31, 1948, on expiration of authority. Supplies and Accounts, Bureau of See Provisions and Clothing, Bureau of Supplies and Shortages, National Commission on Established by act of Sept. 30, 1974 (88 Stat. 1168). Terminated Mar. 31, 1977, pursuant to terms of act. Supply, Bureau of Federal See Procurement Division Supply, Office of Renamed Office of Procurement and Property by Smithsonian Institution announcement of Nov. 4, 1986. Supply Committee, General Established by act of June 17, 1910 (36 Stat. 531). Abolished by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933, effective Mar. 2, 1934, and functions transferred to Procurement Division, the Department of the Treasury. Supply Priorities and Allocations Board Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 8875 of Aug. 28, 1941. Abolished by EO 9024 of Jan. 16, 1942, and functions transferred to War Production Board. Supply Service, Federal Renamed Office of Personal Property by General Services Administration (GSA) order, effective Sept. 28, 1982; later renamed Office of Federal Supply and Services by GSA order of Jan. 22, 1983; then redesignated Federal Supply Service. Merged with Federal Technology Service to form Federal Acquisition Service by GSA Order No. 5440.591 of Sept. 9, 2005. See also act of Oct. 6, 2006 (120 Stat. 1735). Surveys and Maps, Federal Board of See Surveys and Maps of the Federal Government, Board of Surveys and Maps of the Federal Government, Board of Established by EO 3206 of Dec. 30, 1919. Renamed Federal Board of Surveys and Maps by EO 7262 of Jan. 4, 1936. Abolished by EO 9094 of Mar. 10, 1942, and functions transferred to Director, Bureau of the Budget. Space System Development, Office of Established in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Renamed Office of Space Access and Technology in 1995. T TOP OF PAGE Tariff Commission, U.S. Established by act of Sept. 8, 1916 (39 Stat. 795). Renamed U.S. International Trade Commission by act of Jan. 3, 1975 (88 Stat. 2009). Tax Appeals, Board of Established as an independent agency within the executive branch by act of June 2, 1924 (43 Stat. 336). Continued by acts of Feb. 26, 1926 (44 Stat. 105) and Feb. 10, 1939 (53 Stat. 158). Renamed Tax Court of the United States by act of Aug. 16, 1954 (68A Stat. 879). Renamed United States Tax Court by act of Dec. 30, 1969 (83 Stat. 730). Technical Advisory Board for First Responder Interoperability Established by act of Feb. 22, 2012 (126 Stat. 208). Terminated on July 6, 2012 by operation of law. Technical Cooperation Administration Transferred from the Department of State to Mutual Security Agency by EO 10458 of June 1, 1953. Transferred to Foreign Operations Administration by Reorg. Plan No. 7 of 1953, effective Aug. 1, 1953. Technical Services, Office of Designated unit of Office of the Secretary of Commerce by Department Order 179, July 23, 1962. Functions transferred to National Bureau of Standards by Order 90 of Jan. 30, 1964. Technology Administration Established by act of Oct. 24, 1988 (102 Stat. 2593). Abolished by act of Aug. 9, 2007 (121 Stat. 587) and functions absorbed by National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce. Technology Assessment, Office of Created by act of Oct. 13, 1972 (86 Stat. 797). Office inactive as of Sept. 30, 1995. Technology, Automation, and Economic Progress, National Commission on Established by act of Aug. 19, 1964 (78 Stat. 463). Terminated January 1966 pursuant to terms of act. Technology Service, Federal Merged with Federal Supply Service to form Federal Acquisition Service by General Services Administration Order No. 5440.591 of Sept. 9, 2005. See also act of Oct. 6, 2006 (120 Stat. 1735). Telecommunications Adviser to the President Established in Executive Office of the President by EO 10297 of Oct. 9, 1951. EO 10297 revoked by EO 10460 of June 16, 1953, and functions transferred to Director of Office of Defense Mobilization. Telecommunications Management, Director of Established in Office of Emergency Planning by EO 10995 of Feb. 16, 1962. Assignment of radio frequencies delegated to Government agencies and foreign diplomatic establishments by EO 11084 of Feb. 16, 1963. Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1970, effective Apr. 20, 1970. Telecommunications Policy, Office of Established in Executive Office of the President by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1970, effective Apr. 20, 1970. Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1977, effective Mar. 26, 1978, and certain functions transferred to President with all other functions transferred to the Department of Commerce. Telecommunications Service, Automated Data Renamed Office of Information Resources Management by General Services Administration order of Aug. 17, 1982. Later renamed Information Resources Management Service. Temporary Controls, Office of Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 9809 of Dec. 12, 1946, consolidating Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion, Office of Economic Stabilization, Office of Price Administration, and Civilian Production Administration. Functions with respect to Veterans’ Emergency Housing Program transferred to Housing Expediter by EO 9836 of Mar. 22, 1947. Functions with respect to distribution and price of sugar products transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture by act of Mar. 31, 1947 (61 Stat. 36). Office terminated by EO 9841 of Apr. 23, 1947, and remaining functions redistributed. Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals Established by act of Dec. 22, 1971 (85 Stat. 749). Abolished by act of Oct. 29, 1992, effective Apr. 30, 1993 (106 Stat. 4507). Court’s jurisdiction and pending cases transferred to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Territorial Affairs, Office of Established by Interior Secretarial Order 2951 of Feb. 6, 1973. Abolished by Departmental Manual Release 2270 of June 6, 1980, and functions transferred to Office of Assistant Secretary for Territorial and International Affairs. Territorial papers See State, Department of Territories, Office of Established by the Secretary of the Interior July 28, 1950. Functions reassigned to Deputy Assistant Secretary for Territorial Affairs in Office of the Assistant Secretary—Public Land Management, Department of the Interior, by Secretarial Order 2942, effective July 1, 1971. Terrorism, Cabinet Committee To Combat Established by Presidential memorandum of Sept. 25, 1972. Terminated by National Security Council memorandum of Sept. 16, 1977. Terrorist Threat Integration Center Established on May 1, 2003, pursuant to Presidential initiative. Transferred to the National Counterterrorism Center by act of Dec. 17, 2004 (118 Stat. 3697). Textile National Industrial Relations Board Established by administrative order of June 28, 1934. Abolished by EO 6858 of Sept. 26, 1934, which created Textile Labor Relations Board in connection with the Department of Labor. Board terminated July 1, 1937, and functions absorbed by U.S. Conciliation Service, Department of Labor. Textile National Industrial Relations Board, Cotton Established by original Code of Fair Competition for the Cotton Textile Industry, as amended July 10, 1934. Abolished by EO 6858 of Sept. 26, 1934. Textile Work Assignment Board, Cotton Amendments to Code of Fair Competition for Cotton Textile Industry approved by EO 6876 of Oct. 16, 1934, and Cotton Textile Work Assignment Board appointed by Textile Labor Relations Board. Board expired June 15, 1935. Textile Work Assignment Board, Silk Appointed by Textile Labor Relations Board following President’s approval of amendments to Code of Fair Competition for Silk Textile Industry by EO 6875 of Oct. 16, 1934. Terminated June 15, 1935. Textile Work Assignment Board, Wool Established by EO 6877 of Oct. 16, 1934. Terminated June 15, 1935. Textiles, Office of Established by the Secretary of Commerce Feb. 14, 1971. Functions transferred to Domestic and International Business Administration, effective Nov. 17, 1972. Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board. See Oversight Board (of the Resolution Trust Corporation). Thrift Supervision, Office of Established by act of August 9, 1989 (103 Stat. 352). Abolished by act of July 21. 2010, (124 Stat. 1522), and functions transferred to Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. . Trade, Special Adviser to the President on Foreign Established by EO 6651 of Mar. 23, 1934. Terminated on expiration of National Recovery Administration. Trade Administration, International See Business and Defense Services Administration Trade Agreements, Interdepartmental Committee on Established by Secretary of State in 1934 and reestablished by EO 9832 of Feb. 25, 1947. Abolished by EO 11075 of Jan. 15, 1963. Trade and Development Program Established by act of Sept. 4, 1961, as amended (88 Stat. 1804). Designated separate entity within the U.S. International Development Cooperation Agency by act of Sept. 4, 1961, as amended (102 Stat. 1329). Renamed Trade and Development Agency by act of Oct. 28, 1992 (106 Stat. 3657). Trade Expansion Act Advisory Committee Established by EO 11075 of Jan. 15, 1963. Abolished by EO 11846 of Mar. 27, 1975, and records transferred to Trade Policy Committee established by same EO. Trade Negotiations, Office of the Special Representative for Renamed Office of the U.S. Trade Representative by EO 12188 of Jan. 4, 1980. Trade Policy Committee Established by EO 10741 of Nov. 25, 1957. Abolished by EO 11075 of Jan. 15, 1963. Traffic Safety, President’s Committee for Established by Presidential letter of Apr. 14, 1954. Continued by EO 10858 of Jan. 13, 1960. Abolished by EO 11382 of Nov. 28, 1967. Traffic Safety Agency, National Established in the Department of Commerce by act of Sept. 9, 1966 (80 Stat. 718). Activity transferred to the Department of Transportation by act of Oct. 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 931). Responsibility placed in National Highway Safety Bureau by EO 11357 of June 6, 1967. Training and Employment Service, U.S. Established in Manpower Administration, Department of Labor, Mar. 17, 1969. Abolished by Secretary’s letter of Dec. 6, 1971, and functions assigned to Office of Employment Development Programs and U.S. Employment Service. Training School for Boys, National See District of Columbia, Reform-School of the Transportation, Federal Coordinator of Established by act of June 16, 1933 (48 Stat. 211). Expired June 16, 1936, under provisions of Public Resolution 27 (49 Stat. 376). Transportation, Office of Established in the Department of Agriculture by Secretary’s Memorandum 1966 dated Dec. 12, 1978. Abolished by Secretary’s Memorandum 1030–25 dated Dec. 28, 1990. Transportation and Communications Service Established by General Services Administrator Oct. 19, 1961. Abolished by Administrator’s order, effective July 15, 1972. Motor equipment, transportation, and public utilities responsibilities assigned to Federal Supply Service; telecommunications function assigned to Automated Data Telecommunications Service. Transportation and Public Utilities Service Abolished by General Services Administration order of Aug. 17, 1982. Functions transferred to various GSA organizations. Transportation Safety Board, National Established in the Department of Transportation by act of Oct. 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 935). Abolished by act of Jan. 3, 1975 (88 Stat. 2156), which established independent National Transportation Safety Board. Transportation Security Administration Established by act of Nov. 19, 2001 (115 Stat. 597). Functions transferred from Department of Transportation to Department of Homeland Security by act of Nov. 25, 2002 (116 Stat. 2178). Transportation Statistics, Bureau of Established by act of Dec. 18, 1991 (105 Stat. 2172). Transferred to Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Transportation Department, by act of Nov. 30, 2004 (118 Stat. 2424). Travel Service, U.S. Replaced by U.S. Travel and Tourism Administration, Department of Commerce, pursuant to act of Oct. 16, 1981 (95 Stat. 1014). Travel and Tourism Administration, U.S. Established by act of Oct. 16, 1981 (95 Stat. 1014). Abolished by act of Oct. 11, 1996 (110 Stat. 3407). Travel and Tourism Advisory Board Established by act of Oct. 16, 1981 (95 Stat. 1017). Abolished by act of Oct. 11, 1996 (110 Stat. 3407). Treasury, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the— Electronics and Information Technology Established by Secretary’s Order 114–1 of Mar. 14, 1983. Abolished by Secretary’s Order 114–3 of May 17, 1985, and functions transferred to Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management. Certain provisions effective Aug. 31, 1985 (50 FR 23573). Treasury, Solicitor of the Position established when certain functions of Solicitor of the Treasury transferred to the Department of Justice by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Solicitor of the Treasury transferred from the Department of Justice to the Department of the Treasury by same order. Office of Solicitor of the Treasury abolished by act of May 10, 1934 (48 Stat. 758), and functions transferred to General Counsel, the Department of the Treasury. Treasury Police Force See Secret Service Division Treasury Secretary, Assistant Office abolished by Reorg. Plan No. III of 1940, effective June 30, 1940, and functions transferred to Fiscal Assistant Secretary, Department of the Treasury. Treasury Under Secretary for Enforcement, Office of Established by act of Oct. 28, 1993 (107 Stat. 1234). Office abolished by act of Dec. 8, 2004 (118 Stat. 3245), and functions transferred to the Office of the Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes, Department of the Treasury. Treaties See State, Department of Typhus Commission, U.S. of America Established in Department of War by EO 9285 of Dec. 24, 1942. Abolished June 30, 1946, by EO 9680 of Jan. 17, 1946. U TOP OF PAGE U.S. See other part of title Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, School of Medicine of the Renamed F. Edward He´bert School of Medicine by act of Sept. 24, 1983 (97 Stat. 704). United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization U.S. membership in UNESCO authorized by act of July 30, 1946 (60 Stat. 712). Announcement of U.S. intention to withdraw made Dec. 28, 1983, in accordance with UNESCO constitution. Official U.S. withdrawal effective Dec. 31, 1984, by Secretary of State’s letter of Dec. 19, 1984. The U.S. maintained status as an observer mission in UNESCO from 1984-2003, and rejoined the organization in October 2003. Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission Established by EO 11659 of Mar. 22, 1972. Terminated by EO 12319 of Sept. 9, 1981. Urban Affairs, Council for Established in Executive Office of the President by EO 11452 of Jan. 23, 1969. Terminated by EO 11541 of July 1, 1970. Urban Mass Transportation Administration Functions regarding urban mass transportation established in the Department of Housing and Urban Development by act of July 9, 1964 (78 Stat. 302). Most functions transferred to the Department of Transportation by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1968, effective June 30, 1968 (82 Stat. 1369), and joint responsibility assigned to the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development for functions relating to research, technical studies, and training. Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Under Secretaries agreed in November 1969 that the Department of Transportation should be focal point for urban mass transportation grant administration; at which time functions transferred to the Department of Transportation. Renamed Federal Transit Administration by act of Dec. 18, 1991 (105 Stat. 2088). Urban Renewal Administration Established in Housing and Home Finance Agency by Administrator’s Organizational Order 1 of Dec. 23, 1954. Functions transferred to the Department of Housing and Urban Development by act of Sept. 9, 1965 (78 Stat. 667), and Administration terminated. Utilization and Disposal Service Established July 1, 1961, by Administrator of General Services and assigned functions of Federal Supply Service and Public Buildings Service. Functions transferred to Property Management and Disposal Service July 29, 1966. V TOP OF PAGE Veterans Administration Legal work in defense of suits against the U.S. arising under act of June 7, 1924 (43 Stat. 607), transferred to the Department of Justice by EO 6166 of June 10, 1933. Transfer deferred to Sept. 10, 1933, by EO 6222 of July 27, 1933. Established as an independent agency under the President by Executive Order 5398 of July 21, 1930, in accordance with the act of July 3, 1930 (46 Stat. 1016) and the act of Sept. 2, 1958 (72 Stat. 1114). Made an executive department in the executive branch and redesignated the Department of Veterans Affairs by act of Oct. 25, 1988 (102 Stat. 2635). Veterans Appeals, U.S. Court of Established by act of Nov. 18, 1988 (102 Stat. 4113). Renamed U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims by act of Nov. 11, 1998 (112 Stat. 3341). Veterans Education Appeals Board See Veterans Tuition Appeals Board Veterans Employment and Training, Advisory Committee on Renamed Advisory Committee on Veterans Employment, Training, and Employer Outreach by act of June 15, 2006 (120 Stat. 403). Veterans Employment Service Renamed Veterans’ Employment and Training Service by Order 4–83 of Mar. 24, 1983 of the Secretary of Labor (48 FR 14092). Veterans Health Administration See Medicine and Surgery, Department of Veterans Health Services and Research Administration See Medicine and Surgery, Department of Veterans Placement Service Board Established by act of June 22, 1944 (58 Stat. 293). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1949, effective Aug. 20, 1949, and functions transferred to the Secretary of Labor. Veterans Tuition Appeals Board Established by act of Aug. 24, 1949 (63 Stat. 654). Functions assumed by Veterans Education Appeals Board established by act of July 13, 1950 (64 Stat. 336). Board terminated by act of Aug. 28, 1957 (71 Stat. 474). Veterinary Medicine, Bureau of Established in Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Renamed Center for Veterinary Medicine by FDA notice of Mar. 9, 1984 (49 FR 10166). Virgin Islands Public works programs under act of Dec. 20, 1944 (58 Stat. 827), transferred from General Services Administrator to the Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 15 of 1950, effective May 24, 1950. Virgin Islands Company Established in 1934. Reincorporated as Government corporation by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 350). Program terminated June 30, 1965, and Corporation dissolved July 1, 1966. Virgin Islands Corporation See Virgin Islands Company Visitor Facilities Advisory Commission, National Established by act of Mar. 12, 1968 (82 Stat. 45). Expired Jan. 5, 1975, pursuant to act of Oct. 6, 1972 (86 Stat. 776). Vocational and Adult Education, Office of Established by act of Oct. 17, 1979 (93 Stat. 674). Renamed Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education by act of Jan. 17, 2014 (128 Stat. 399). Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Established to administer provisions of act of July 6, 1943 (57 Stat. 374). Other duties delegated by acts of Aug. 3, 1954 (68 Stat. 652), Nov. 8, 1965 (79 Stat. 1282), July 12, 1960 (74 Stat. 364), and July 10, 1954 (68 Stat. 454). Redesignated Vocational Rehabilitation Administration Jan. 28, 1963. Made component of newly created Social and Rehabilitation Service as Rehabilitation Services Administration by Department of Health, Education, and Welfare reorganization of Aug. 15, 1967. Vocational Rehabilitation Administration See Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Voluntary Citizen Participation, State Office of Renamed State Office of Volunteerism in ACTION by notice of Apr. 18, 1986 (51 FR 13265), effective May 18, 1986. Volunteer Service, International, Secretariat for Established in 1962 by International Conference on Middle Level Manpower called by President. Terminated Mar. 31, 1976, due to insufficient funding. Volunteers in Service to America Established by act of Nov. 8, 1966 (80 Stat. 1472). Service administered by Office of Economic Opportunity and functions transferred to ACTION by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1971, effective July 1, 1971. W TOP OF PAGE Wage Adjustment Board Established May 29, 1942, by the Secretary of Labor at Presidential direction of May 14, 1942, to accomplish purpose of act of Mar. 3, 1931 (46 Stat. 1494), as amended by acts of Aug. 30, 1935 (49 Stat. 1011), and Jan. 30, 1942 (56 Stat. 23). Disbanded on termination of National Wage Stabilization Board. Wage and Price Stability, Council on Established in Executive Office of the President by act of Aug. 24, 1974 (88 Stat. 750). Abolished by EO 12288 of Jan. 29, 1981. Funding ceased beyond June 5, 1981, by act of June 5, 1981 (95 Stat. 74), and authorization for appropriations repealed by act of Aug. 13, 1981 (95 Stat. 432). Wage and Price Stability Program See Wage and Price Stability, Council on Wage Stabilization Board Established by EO 10161 of Sept. 9, 1950. Reconstituted by EO 10377 of July 25, 1952. Terminated Apr. 30, 1953, by EO 10434 of Feb. 6, 1953, and acts of June 30, 1952 (66 Stat. 296), and June 30, 1953 (67 Stat. 131). Wage Stabilization Board, National See Defense Mediation Board, National Wallops Flight Center, Wallops Island, VA Formerly separate field installation of National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Made component of Goddard Space Flight Center by NASA Management Instruction 1107.10A of Sept. 3, 1981. War, Solid Fuels Administration for Established in the Department of the Interior by EO 9332 of Apr. 19, 1943. Absorbed Office of Solid Fuels Coordinator for War (originally established as Office of Solid Fuels Coordinator for National Defense) pursuant to Presidential letter of Nov. 5, 1941; later changed by Presidential letter of May 25, 1942. Terminated by EO 9847 of May 6, 1947. War Assets Administration Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 9689 of Jan. 31, 1946. Functions transferred to Surplus Property Administration by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1947, effective July 1, 1947, and agency renamed War Assets Administration. Abolished by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 738), and functions transferred for liquidation to General Services Administration. War Assets Corporation See Petroleum Reserves Corporation War Claims Commission Established by act of July 3, 1948 (62 Stat. 1240). Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1954, effective July 1, 1954, and functions transferred to Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the U.S. War Commodities Division Established in Office of Foreign Economic Coordination by Department of State Order of Aug. 27, 1943. Office abolished by departmental order of Nov. 6, 1943, pursuant to EO 9380 of Sept. 25, 1943, which established Foreign Economic Administration in Office for Emergency Management. War Communications, Board of See Defense Communications Board War Contracts Price Adjustment Board Established by act of Feb. 25, 1944 (58 Stat. 85). Abolished by act of Mar. 23, 1951 (65 Stat. 7), and functions transferred to Renegotiation Board, established by same act, and General Services Administrator. War Damage Corporation See War Insurance Corporation War, Department of Established by act of Aug. 7, 1789 (1 Stat. 49), succeeding similar department established prior to adoption of the Constitution. Three military departments—Army; Navy, including naval aviation and U.S. Marine Corps; and Air Force—reorganized under National Military Establishment by act of July 26, 1947 (61 Stat. 495). War Finance Corporation Established by act of Apr. 5, 1918 (40 Stat. 506). Functions and obligations transferred by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, to the Secretary of the Treasury for liquidation not later than Dec. 31, 1939. War Food Administration See Food Production and Distribution, Administration of War Information, Office of Established in Office of Emergency Management by EO 9182 of June 13, 1942, consolidating Office of Facts and Figures; Office of Government Reports; Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management; and Foreign Information Service—Outpost, Publications, and Pictorial Branches, Coordinator of Information. Abolished by EO 9608 of Aug. 31, 1945. Bureau of Special Services and functions with respect to review of publications of Federal agencies transferred to Bureau of the Budget. Foreign information activities transferred to the Department of State. War Insurance Corporation Established Dec. 13, 1941, by act of June 10, 1941 (55 Stat. 249). Charter filed Mar. 31, 1942. Renamed War Damage Corporation by act of Mar. 27, 1942 (56 Stat. 175). Transferred from Federal Loan Agency to the Department of Commerce by EO 9071 of Feb. 24, 1942. Returned to Federal Loan Agency by act of Feb. 24, 1945 (59 Stat. 5). Agency abolished by act of June 30, 1947 (61 Stat. 202), and functions assumed by Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Powers of War Damage Corporation, except for purposes of liquidation, terminated as of Jan. 22, 1947. War Labor Board, National See Defense Mediation Board, National War Manpower Commission Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 9139 of Apr. 18, 1942. Terminated by EO 9617 of Sept. 19, 1945, and functions, except Procurement and Assignment Service, transferred to the Department of Labor. War Mobilization, Office of Established by EO 9347 of May 27, 1943. Transferred to Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion by EO 9488 of Oct. 3, 1944. War Mobilization and Reconversion, Office of Established by act of Oct. 3, 1944 (58 Stat. 785). Consolidated with other agencies by EO 9809 of Dec. 12, 1946, to form Office of Temporary Controls. Media Programming Division and Motion Picture Division transferred to Office of Government Reports, reestablished by same order. Certain other functions transferred to President and the Secretary of Commerce. War Mobilization and Reconversion Advisory Board, Office of Established by act of Oct. 3, 1944 (58 Stat. 788). Transferred to Office of Temporary Controls by EO 9809 of Dec. 12, 1946. War Plants Corporation, Smaller Established by act of June 11, 1942 (56 Stat. 351). Functions transferred by EO 9665 of Dec. 27, 1945, to Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the Department of Commerce. Abolished by act of June 30, 1947 (61 Stat. 202), and functions transferred for liquidation to General Services Administration by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1957, effective July 1, 1957. War and Post War Adjustment Policies, Advisory Unit on Established in Office of War Mobilization by Presidential direction Nov. 6, 1943. Report submitted Feb. 15, 1944, and Unit Director and Assistant Director submitted letter to Director of War Mobilization ending their work May 12, 1944. War Production Board Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 9024 of Jan. 16, 1942. Board terminated and successor agency, Civilian Production Administration, established by EO 9638 of Oct. 4, 1945. War Property Administration, Surplus Established in Office of War Mobilization by EO 9425 of Feb. 19, 1944. Terminated on establishment of Surplus Property Board by act of Oct. 3, 1944 (58 Stat. 768). Surplus Property Administration established in Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion by act of Sept. 18, 1945 (59 Stat. 533), and Board abolished. Domestic functions of Administration merged into War Assets Corporation, Reconstruction Finance Corporation, by EO 9689 of Jan. 31, 1946. Foreign functions transferred to the Department of State by same order. Transfers made permanent by Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1947, effective July 1, 1947. War Refugee Board Established in Executive Office of the President by EO 9417 of Jan. 22, 1944. Terminated by EO 9614 of Sept. 14, 1945. War Relations, Agricultural, Office for See Farm Products, Division of War Relief Agencies, President’s Committee on Established by Presidential letter of Mar. 13, 1941. President’s War Relief Control Board established by EO 9205 of July 25, 1942, to succeed Committee. Board terminated by EO 9723 of May 14, 1946, and functions transferred to the Department of State. War Relief Control Board, President’s See President’s Committee on War Relief Agencies War Relocation Authority Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 9102 of Mar. 18, 1942. Transferred to the Department of the Interior by EO 9423 of Feb. 16, 1944. Terminated by EO 9742 of June 25, 1946. War Resources Board Established in August 1939 as advisory committee to work with Joint Army and Navy Munitions Board. Terminated by President Nov. 24, 1939. War Resources Council See Defense Resources Committee War Shipping Administration Established in Office for Emergency Management by EO 9054 Feb. 7, 1942. Terminated by act of July 8, 1946 (60 Stat. 501), and functions transferred to U.S. Maritime Commission, effective Sept. 1, 1946. Water, Office of Saline Established to perform functions vested in the Secretary of the Interior by act of July 29, 1971 (85 Stat. 159). Merged with Office of Water Resources Research to form Office of Water Research and Technology by Secretary’s Order 2966 of July 26, 1974. Water Commission, National Established by act of Sept. 26, 1968 (82 Stat. 868). Terminated Sept. 25, 1973, pursuant to terms of act. Water Policy, Office of Established by Department of the Interior Manual Release 2374 of Dec. 29, 1981, under authority of Assistant Secretary. Abolished by Secretarial Order No. 3096 of Oct. 19, 1983, and functions transferred to Geological Survey and Office of Policy Analysis. Water Pollution Control Administration, Federal Established under the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by act of Oct. 2, 1965 (79 Stat. 903). Transferred to the Department of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1966, effective May 10, 1966. Renamed Federal Water Quality Administration by act of Apr. 3, 1970. Abolished by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1970, effective Dec. 2, 1970, and functions transferred to Environmental Protection Agency. Water and Power Resources Service Renamed Bureau of Reclamation May 18, 1981, by Interior Secretarial Order 3064. Water Quality Administration, Federal See Water Pollution Control Administration, Federal Water Research and Technology, Office of Established by Interior Secretarial Order 2966 of July 26, 1974. Abolished by Secretarial order of Aug. 25, 1982, and functions transferred to Bureau of Reclamation, Geological Survey, and Office of Water Policy. Water Resources Council Established by act of July 22, 1965 (89 Stat 575). Inactive as of Oct. 1, 1982. Water Resources Research, Office of Established to perform functions vested in the Secretary of the Interior by act of July 17, 1964 (78 Stat. 329). Merged with Office of Saline Water to form Office of Water Research and Technology by Secretary’s Order 2966 of July 26, 1974. Watergate Special Prosecution Force Established by Attorney General order, effective May 25, 1973. Terminated by Attorney General order, effective June 20, 1977. Waterways Corporation, Inland Incorporated under act of June 3, 1924 (43 Stat. 360). Transferred from the Department of War to the Department of Commerce by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Corporation sold to Federal Waterways Corporation under contract of July 24, 1953. Renamed Federal Barge Lines, Inc. Liquidated by act of July 19, 1963 (77 Stat. 81). Weather Bureau Established in the Department of Agriculture by act of Oct. 1, 1890 (26 Stat. 653). Transferred to the Department of Commerce by Reorg. Plan No. IV of 1940, effective June 30, 1940. Functions transferred to Environmental Science Services Administration by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1965, effective July 13, 1965. Weather Control, Advisory Committee on Established by act of Aug. 13, 1953 (67 Stat. 559). Act of Aug. 28, 1957 (71 Stat. 426), provided for termination by Dec. 31, 1957. Weed and Seed, Executive Office of Abolished by Public Law 109–162 of Jan. 5, 2006 (119 Stat. 3107). Functions transferred to Office of Weed and Seed Strategies, Office of Justice Programs, within the Department of Justice. Weights and Measures, Office of Standard Renamed National Bureau of Standards by act of Mar. 3, 1901 (31 Stat. 1449). Bureau transferred from the Department of the Treasury to the Department of Commerce and Labor by act of Feb. 14, 1903 (32 Stat. 825). Bureau established within the Department of Commerce by act of Mar. 4, 1913 (37 Stat. 736). Renamed National Institute of Standards and Technology by act of Aug. 23, 1988 (102 Stat. 1827). Welfare Administration Established by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare reorganization of Jan. 28, 1963. Components consisted of Bureau of Family Services, Children’s Bureau, Office of Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Development, and Cuban Refugee Staff. These functions reassigned to Social and Rehabilitation Service by Department reorganization of Aug. 15, 1967. White House Police Force See Secret Service Division Wilson Memorial Commission, Woodrow Established by act of Oct. 4, 1961 (75 Stat. 783). Terminated on submittal of final report to President and Congress Sept. 29, 1966. Women, Interdepartmental Committee on the Status of Established by EO 11126 of Nov. 1, 1963. Terminated by EO 12050 of Apr. 4, 1978. Women, President’s Commission on the Status of Established by EO 10980 of Dec. 14, 1961. Submitted final report to President Oct. 11, 1963. Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps Established by act of May 14, 1942 (56 Stat. 278). Repealed in part and superseded by act of July 1, 1943 (57 Stat. 371), which established Women’s Army Corps. Corps abolished by the Secretary of Defense Apr. 24, 1978, pursuant to provisions of 10 U.S.C. 125A. Women’s Business Enterprise Division Renamed Office of Women’s Business Enterprise by Small Business Administrator’s reorganization, effective Aug. 19, 1981. Renamed Office of Women’s Business Ownership Aug. 19, 1982. Women’s Reserve Established in U.S. Coast Guard by act of Nov. 23, 1942 (56 Stat. 1020). Women’s Year, 1975, National Commission on the Observance of International Established by EO 11832 of Jan. 9, 1975. Continued by act of Dec. 23, 1975 (89 Stat. 1003). Terminated Mar. 31, 1978, pursuant to terms of act. Wood Utilization, National Committee on Established by Presidential direction in 1925. Abolished by EO 6179–B of June 16, 1933. Work Projects Administration See Works Progress Administration Work-Training Programs, Bureau of Abolished by reorganization of Manpower Administration and functions assigned to U.S. Training and Employment Service, effective Mar. 17, 1969. Working Group on Streamlining Paperwork for Executive Nominations Established by act of Aug. 10, 2012 (126 Stat. 1292). Terminated July 7, 2013, pursuant to terms of act. Working Life, Productivity and Quality of, National Center for Established by act of Nov. 28, 1975 (89 Stat. 935). Authorized appropriations expired Sept. 30, 1978, and functions assumed by National Productivity Council. Works, Advisory Committee on Federal Public Established by President Oct. 5, 1955. Abolished by President Mar. 12, 1961, and functions assigned to Bureau of the Budget. Works Administration, Federal Civil Established by EO 6420–B of Nov. 9, 1933. Function of employment expired March 1934. Function of settling claims continued under Works Progress Administration. Works Administration, Public See Emergency Administration of Public Works, Federal Works Agency, Federal Established by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Functions relating to defense housing transferred to Federal Public Housing Authority, National Housing Agency, by EO 9070 of Feb. 24, 1942. Abolished by act of June 30, 1949 (63 Stat. 380), and functions transferred to General Services Administration. Works Emergency Housing Corporation, Public Established by EO 6470 of Nov. 29, 1933. Incorporated under laws of State of Delaware. Abolished and liquidated as of Aug. 14, 1935, by filing of certificate of surrender of corporate rights. Works Emergency Leasing Corporation, Public Incorporated Jan. 3, 1934, under laws of Delaware by direction of Administrator of Public Works. Terminated with filed certificate of dissolution with secretary of state of Delaware Jan. 2, 1935. Works Progress Administration Established by EO 7034 of May 6, 1935, and continued by subsequent yearly emergency relief appropriation acts. Renamed Work Projects Administration by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939, which provided for consolidation of Works Progress Administration into Federal Works Agency. Transferred by President to Federal Works Administrator Dec. 4, 1942. Works, Special Board of Public See Land Program, Director of Y TOP OF PAGE Yards and Docks, Bureau of Established by acts of Aug. 31, 1842 (5 Stat. 579), and July 5, 1862 (12 Stat. 510). Abolished by Department of Defense reorg. order of Mar. 9, 1966, and functions transferred to the Secretary of the Navy (31 FR 7188). Youth Administration, National Established in Works Progress Administration by EO 7086 of June 26, 1935. Transferred to Federal Security Agency by Reorg. Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939. Transferred to Bureau of Training, War Manpower Commission, by EO 9247 of Sept. 17, 1942. Terminated by act of July 12, 1943 (57 Stat. 539). Youth Crime, President’s Committee on Juvenile Delinquency and Established by EO 10940 of May 11, 1961. Terminated by EO 11529 of Apr. 24, 1970. Youth Fitness, President’s Council on Established by EO 10673 of July 16, 1956. Renamed President’s Council on Physical Fitness by EO 11074 of Jan. 8, 1963. Renamed President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports by EO 11398 of Mar. 4, 1968. Abolished and reestablished by EO 13265 of June 6, 2002. Renamed President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition by EO 13545 of June 22, 2010. Youth Opportunity, President’s Council on Established by EO 11330 of Mar. 5, 1967. Inactive as of June 30, 1971; EO 11330 revoked by EO 12379 of Aug. 17, 1982. Youth Programs, Office of Established in the Department of the Interior by Secretarial Order No. 2985 of Jan. 7, 1965. Functions moved to Office of Historically Black College and University Programs and Job Corps, Office of the Secretary, by Departmental Manual Release 2788 of Mar. 22, 1988. (Last Revised: December 31, 2015) THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MANUAL Boards, Commissions, and Committees Below is a list of Federal boards, commissions, councils, etc., not listed elsewhere in the Manual, which were established by congressional or Presidential action, whose functions are not strictly limited to the internal operations of a parent department or agency and which are authorized to publish documents in the Federal Register. While the editors have attempted to compile a complete and accurate listing, suggestions for improving coverage of this guide are welcome. Please address your comments to the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC 20408. Phone, 202-741-6040. E-mail, fedreg.info@nara.gov. Internet, www.ofr.gov. Federal advisory committees, as defined by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. app.), have not been included here. Information on Federal advisory committees may be obtained from the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration, General Services Building (MC), Room G-230, Washington, DC 20405. Phone, 202-273-3556. Internet, www.gsa.gov/committeemanagement. Administrative Committee of the Federal Register Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. Phone, 202-741-6000. E-mail, fedreg.info@nara.gov. Internet, www.ofr.gov. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 401 F. Street NW., Suite 308, Washington, DC 20001-2637. Phone, 202-517-0200. Email, achp@achp.gov. Internet, www.achp.gov. American Battle Monuments Commission 2300 Clarendon Boulevard, Court House Plaza 2, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201. Phone, 703-696-6900. E-mail, info@abmc.gov. Internet, www.abmc.gov. Appalachian Regional Commission 1666 Connecticut Avenue NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20009-1068. Phone, 202884-7700. E-mail, info@arc.gov. Internet, www.arc.gov. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board1 1331 F Street NW., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111. Phone, 202-272-0080, toll free, 800-872-2253 or TTY, 202-272-0082, toll free, 800-993-2822. Fax, 202-272-0081. Email, info@access-board.gov. Internet, www.access-board.gov. Arctic Research Commission 4350 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 510, Arlington, VA 22203. Phone, 703-525-0111. Fax, 703-525-0114. E-mail, info@arctic.gov. Internet, www.arctic.gov. Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Interagency Coordinating Committee 1 AMS Circle, Bethesda, MD 20892-3675. Phone, 301-495-4484. Fax, 301-480-2814. Email, NIAMSInfo@mail.nih.gov. Internet, www.niams.nih.gov. Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program Phone, 319-688-4335. Internet, www.act.org/goldwater. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board 2175 K Street NW., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20037-1809. Phone, 202-261-7600. Fax, 202-261-7650. Internet, www.csb.gov. Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee United States Postal Service c/o Stamp Development, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Room 3300, Washington, DC 20260-3501. Internet, http://about.usps.com/who-we-are/csac. U.S. Commission of Fine Arts National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW., Suite 312, Washington, DC 20001-2728. Phone, 202-504-2200. Fax, 202-504-2195. E-mail, cfastaff@cfa.gov. Internet, www.cfa.gov. 1 Also known as the Access Board. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20220. Phone, 202-622-1860. E-mail, CFIUS@treasury.gov. Internet, http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/international/Pages/Committee-on-Foreign-Investmentin-US.aspx Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-5078. Fax, 202-482-2331. E-mail, OTEXA@trade.gov. Internet, otexa.ita.doc.gov/cita.htm. Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 10800, Arlington, VA 22202-3259. Phone, 703-603-7740. Fax, 703-608-0655. E-mail, info@abilityone.gov. Internet, www.abilityone.gov. Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 810 7th Street NW., Washington, DC 20531. Phone, 202-616-7567. Fax, 202-307-2819. E-mail, ddunston@aeioonline.com. Internet, www.juvenilecouncil.gov. Delaware River Basin Commission 25 State Police Drive, P.O. Box 7360, West Trenton, NJ 08628-0360. Phone, 609-8839500. Fax, 609-883-9522. E-mail, clarke.rupert@drbc.state.nj.us. Internet, www.nj.gov/drbc. Endangered Species Program 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041. Phone, 703-358-2171. Internet, www.fws.gov/endangered. Export Administration Operating Committee Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-4811. Internet, www.bis.doc.gov/index.htm. Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council 3501 Fairfax Drive, D8073a, Arlington, VA 22226. Phone, 703-516-5590. Internet, www.ffiec.gov. Federal Financing Bank Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20220. Phone, 202-622-2470. Fax, 202-622-0707. E-mail, ffb@do.treas.gov. Internet, www.treasury.gov/ffb. Federal Interagency Committee on Education Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202. Phone, 202-401-3673. Internet, ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/com.html. Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Washington, DC Liaison Office. Phone, 240-444-1383. E-mail, gkjones.ctr@federallabs.org. Internet, www.federallabs.org. Federal Library and Information Center Committee Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20540-4935. Phone, 202-707-4800. Internet, www.loc.gov/flicc/. Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation 712 Jackson Place NW., Washington, DC 20006. Phone, 202-395-4831. Fax, 202-3956995. E-mail, office@truman.gov. Internet, www.truman.gov. Indian Arts and Crafts Board U.S. Department of the Interior, Room MS 2528-MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. Phone, 202-208-3773. E-mail, iacb@ios.doi.gov. Internet, www.iacb.doi.gov. J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 2200 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20522-0500. Phone, 202-203-7010. E-mail, fulbright@state.gov. Internet, fulbright.state.gov. James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation 1613 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone, 571-858-4200. Internet, www.jamesmadison.com. Japan-US Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON) 1201 15th Street NW., Suite 330, Washington, DC 20005. Phone, 202-653-9800. Fax, 202-653-9802. E-mail, culcon@jusfc.gov. Internet, culcon.jusfc.gov. Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries Internal Revenue Service, SE: RPO, REFM, 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW, Park 4, Floor 4, Washington, DC 20224. Fax, 703-414-2225. E-mail, nhqjbea@irs.gov. Internet, www.irs.gov/taxpros/actuaries/index.html. Marine Mammal Commission 4340 East-West Highway, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone, 301-504-0087. Fax, 301-504-0099. E-mail, mmc@mmc.gov. Internet, www.mmc.gov. Medicare Payment Advisory Commission 425 Eye St., N.W. Suite 701 Washington, DC 20001. Phone, 202220-3700. Fax, 202-220-3759. Internet, www.medpac.gov. Migratory Bird Conservation Commission Secretary, Migration Bird Conservation Commission, Mail Code: ARLSQ-622, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1610. Phone, 703-358-1713. Fax, 703-358-2223. Email, realty@fws.gov. Internet, www.fws.gov/refuges/realty/mbcc.html. Mississippi River Commission Mississippi River Commission, 1400 Walnut Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180-0080. Phone, 601-634-5757. E-mail, cemvd-pa@usace.army.mil. Internet, www.mvd.usace.army.mil/ Morris K. and Stewart L. Udall Foundation 130 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701-1922. Phone, 520-901-8500. Fax, 520-6705530. Internet, www.udall.gov. National Council on Disability 1331 F Street NW., Suite 850, Washington, DC 20004. Phone, 202-272-2004. TTY, 202272-2074. Fax, 202-272-2022. E-mail, ncd@ncd.gov. Internet, www.ncd.gov. National Indian Gaming Commission 90 K Street NE., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20002. Phone, 202-632-7003. Fax, 202-6327066. E-mail, contactus@nigc.gov. Internet, www.nigc.gov. National Park Foundation 1201 Eye Street NW., Suite 550B, Washington, DC 20005. Phone, 202-354-6460. Fax, 202-371-2066. E-mail, ask-npf@nationalparks.org. Internet, www.nationalparks.org. Northwest Power and Conservation Council 851 SW. Sixth Avenue, Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97204. Phone, 503-222-5161 or 800452-5161. Fax, 503-820-2370. E-mail, info@nwcouncil.org. Internet, www.nwcouncil.org. Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation 201 East Birch Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Phone, 928-779-2721. TTY, 800-877-8339. Fax, 928-774-1977. E-mail, webmaster@onhir.gov. Internet, http://onhir.gov Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, 101 Independence Avenue SE., #102, Washington, DC 20540. Phone, 202-707-5383. President's Intelligence Advisory Board New Executive Office Building, Room 5020, Washington, DC 20502. Phone, 202-4562352. Fax, 202-395-3403. Internet, www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/piab. Presidio Trust 103 Montgomery Street, P.O. Box 29052, San Francisco, CA 94129-0052. Phone, 415561-5300. TTY, 415-561-5301. Fax, 415-561-5315. E-mail, presidio@presidiotrust.gov. Internet, www.presidio.gov. Social Security Advisory Board 400 Virginia Avenue SW., Suite 625, Washington, DC 20024. Phone, 202-475-7700. Fax, 202-475-7715. E-mail, ssab@ssab.gov. Internet, www.ssab.gov. Susquehanna River Basin Commission 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Phone, 717-238-0423. Fax, 717-2382436. E-mail, srbc@srbc.net. Internet, www.srbc.net. Trade Policy Staff Committee Office of the United States Trade Representative, 600 17th Street NW.,Washington, DC 20508. Phone, 202-395-3475. Fax, 202-395-4549. Internet, www.ustr.gov. United States Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board 2300 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 1300, Arlington, VA 22201. Phone, 703-235-4473. Fax, 703-235-4495. Internet, www.nwtrb.gov. Veterans Day National Committee Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Mail Code 002C, Washington, DC 20420. Phone, 202-461-5386. E-mail, vetsday@va.gov. Internet, www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday. White House Commission on Presidential Scholars Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202-8173. Phone, 202-401-0961. Fax, 202-260-7464. E-mail, presidential.scholars@ed.gov. Internet, www.ed.gov/programs/psp/index.html. (Last Revised: December 22, 2015) THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MANUAL Other International Organizations Below is a list of other international organizations that do not have separate entries elsewhere in the Manual. The United States participates in these organizations in accordance with the provisions of treaties, other international agreements, congressional legislation, or executive arrangements. In some cases, no financial contribution is involved. Various commissions, councils, or committees subsidiary to the organizations listed here are not named separately on this list. These include the international bodies for drugs and crime, which are subsidiary to the United Nations. This listing is provided for reference purposes and should not be considered exhaustive. For more information on international organizations and United States participation in them, contact the State Department's Bureau of International Organization Affairs. Phone, 202-6479600. Internet, http://go.usa.gov/UjzR. I. Specialized Agencies of the United Nations and Related Organizations Food and Agricultural Organization International Atomic Energy Agency International Civil Aviation Organization International Fund for Agriculture Development International Labor Organization International Maritime Organization International Telecommunication Union United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Universal Postal Union World Health Organization World Intellectual Property Organization World Meteorological Organization II. Peacekeeping and Political Missions Administered by the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations Africa African Union/United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) Americas United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) Middle East United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) Europe United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) III. Inter-American Organizations Border Environment Cooperation Commission Caribbean Postal Union Inter-American Center of Tax Administrators Inter-American Children’s Institute Inter-American Commission of Human Rights Inter-American Commission of Women Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism Inter-American Committee on Natural Disaster Reduction Inter-American Council for Integral Development Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research Inter-American Investment Corporation Inter-American Telecommunications Commission Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Pan American Health Organization Pan American Institute of Geography and History Postal Union of the Americas, Spain and Portugal IV. Regional Organizations Antarctic Treaty System Arctic Council Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Asia Pacific Energy Research Center Colombo Plan for Cooperative Economic and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific Commission for Environmental Cooperation Commission for Labor Cooperation International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas NATO Parliamentary Assembly North Atlantic Treaty Organization North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission North Pacific Coast Guard Forum North Pacific Marine Science Organization Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Secretariat of the Pacific Community South Pacific Regional Environment Program Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission V. Other International Organizations Bioversity International Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources Community of Democracies Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) COSPAS-SARSAT (Search and Rescue Satellite System) Global Biodiversity Information Facility Global Environment Facility Hague Conference on Private International Law) Human Frontier Science Program International Ocean Discovery Program International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) International Bureau for the Permanent Court of Arbitration International Bureau of Weights and Measures International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas International Center for the Study of the Preservation and the Restoration of Cultural Property International Coffee Organization International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) International Cotton Advisory Committee International Council for the Exploration of the Seas International Court of Justice International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) International Customs Tariffs Bureau International Development Law Organization International Energy Agency International Energy Forum International Fertilizer Development Center International Grains Council International Hydrographic Organization International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis International Institute for the Unification of Private Law International Mobile Satellite Organization International Organization of Legal Metrology International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women International Science and Technology Center International Seed Testing Association International Telecommunications Satellite Organization International Tropical Timber Organization International Union of Credit and Investment Insurers (Berne Union) International Whaling Commission Iran-United States Claims Tribunal Multinational Force and Observers Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe Science and Technology Center in Ukraine Standards and Trade Development Facility Wassenaar Arrangement World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies World Customs Organization World Heritage Fund World Organization for Animal Health World Trade Organization (WTO) VI. Special Voluntary Programs Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria International Council for Science International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies International Food Policy Research Institute International Fund for Agricultural Development International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol Ramsar Convention on Wetlands United Nations Capital Development Fund United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification United Nations Democracy Fund United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) United Nations Development Program United Nations Economic Commission for Europe United Nations Environment Program United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Programs United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN HABITAT) United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) United Nations Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights United Nations Voluntary Fund for the Victims of Torture United Nations World Food Program World Agroforestry Center (Last Revised: December 22, 2015) THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MANUAL Selected Bilateral Organizations Below is a list of bilateral organizations in which the United States participates with its two neighbors, Mexico and Canada. This listing is for reference purposes only and should not be considered exhaustive. Border Environment Cooperation Commission United States Section: P.O. Box 221648, El Paso, TX 79913. Phone, 877-277-1703. Fax, 915975-8280. E-mail, becc@cocef.org. Internet, www.becc.org. Mexican Section: Bulevar Tomas Fernadez 8069, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, 32470. Phone, 011-52-656-688-4600. Fax, 011-52-656-625-6180. Internet, www.cocef.org. Great Lakes Fishery Commission 2100 Commonwealth Boulevard, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Telephone, 734-662-3209. Fax, 734-741-2010. Email, info@glfc.org. Internet, www.glfc.org. International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada United States Section: 2000 L Street NW., Suite 615, Washington, DC 20036. Phone, 202736-9102. Fax, 202-632-2008. E-mail, hipsleyk@ibcusca.org. Internet, www.internationalboundarycommission.org. Canadian Section: 575-615 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E9 Canada. Phone, (613) 9444515. Fax, (613) 992-1122. E-mail, ibc-cfi@nrcan.gc.ca. Internet, www.internationalboundarycommission.org. International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico United States Section: Suite C-100, 4171 North Mesa Street, El Paso, TX 79902. Phone, 800262-8857. Internet, www.ibwc.state.gov. Mexican Section: Avenue Universidad 2180, Zona Chamizal, C.P. 32310, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, 32310. Phone, 011-52-656-639-7951 or 011-52-656-613-7311. Fax, 011-52-656613-9943. E-mail, cilamex@cila.gob.mx. Internet, www.sre.gob.mx/cila. International Joint Commission—United States and Canada United States Section: 2000 L Street NW., Suite 615, Washington, DC 20440. Phone, 202736-9009. Fax, 202-632-2007. E-mail: commission@washington.ijc.org. Internet, www.ijc.org. Canadian Section: 234 Laurier Avenue West, 22d Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6K6. Phone, 613-995-2984. Fax, 613-993-5583. E-mail: commission@ottawa.ijc.org. Internet, www.ijc.org. Great Lakes Regional Office: 100 Ouellette Avenue, 8th Floor, Windsor, Ontario N9A 6T3. Phone, 519-257-6700. Fax, 519-257-6740. E-mail: commission@windsor.ijc.org. Internet, www.ijc.org. International Pacific Halibut Commission 2320 W. Commodore Way, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98199-1287. Phone, 206-634-1838. Fax, 206-632-2983. Internet, www.iphc.int. Joint Mexican-United States Defense Commission United States Section: Room 2E773, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20318. Phone, 703-6958164. Mexican Section: 6th Floor, 1911 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Mexican Embassy, Washington, DC 20006. Phone, 202-728-1748. Permanent Joint Board on Defense—United States and Canada United States Section: Room 2E773, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20318. Phone, 703-6958164. Canadian Section: Director of Western Hemisphere, 101 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2. Phone, 613-992-4423. (Last Revised: December 22, 2015) THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MANUAL Commonly Used Agency Acronyms ABMC ACF ACFR ADF AFRH AHRQ AMS AMTRAK AOA APHIS APPAL ARCTIC ARS ARTS ATBCB ATF ATSDR BBG BEA BGSEEF BIA BIS BLM BLS BOP BOR BPA BPD CBO CCC CCJJDP CDC CDFI CEQ AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FEDERAL REGISTER AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION ADMINISTRATION ON AGING ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE APPALACHIAN STATES LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE COMMISSION ARCTIC RESEARCH COMMISSION AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES BUREAU AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS BARRY M. 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Congress The Senate The House of Representatives CONGRESS ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION http://www.congress.gov The Congress of the United States was created by Article I, section 1, of the Constitution, adopted by the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787, providing that “All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives." The first Congress under the Constitution met on March 4, 1789, in the Federal Hall in New York City. The membership then consisted of 20 Senators and 59 Representatives.* * New York ratified the Constitution on July 26, 1788, but did not elect its Senators until July 15 and 16, 1789. North Carolina did not ratify the Constitution until November 21, 1789; Rhode Island ratified it on May 29, 1790. Congressional Record Proceedings of Congress are published in the Congressional Record, which is issued each day when Congress is in session. Publication of the Record began March 4, 1873. It was the first record of debate officially reported, printed, and published directly by the Federal Government. The Daily Digest of the Congressional Record, printed in the back of each issue of the Record, summarizes the proceedings of that day in each House and each of their committees and subcommittees, respectively. The Digest also presents the legislative program for each day and, at the end of the week, gives the program for the following week. Its publication was begun March 17, 1947. Sessions Section 4 of Article I of the Constitution makes it mandatory that "The Congress shall assemble at least once in every Year. . . ." Under this provision, also, the date for convening Congress was designated originally as the first Monday in December, "unless they shall by Law appoint a different Day." Eighteen acts were passed, up to 1820, providing for the meeting of Congress on other days of the year. From 1820 to 1934, however, Congress met regularly on the first Monday in December. In 1934 the 20th amendment changed the convening of Congress to January 3, unless Congress "shall by law appoint a different day." In addition, the President, according to Article II, section 3, of the Constitution "may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in Case of Disagreement between them, with Respect to the Time of Adjournment, he may adjourn them to such Time as he shall think proper. . . ." Powers of Congress Article I, section 8, of the Constitution defines the powers of Congress. Included are the powers to assess and collect taxes—called the chief power; to regulate commerce, both interstate and foreign; to coin money; to establish post offices and post roads; to establish courts inferior to the Supreme Court; to declare war; and to raise and maintain an army and navy. Congress is further empowered "To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;" and "To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof." Amendments to the Constitution Another power vested in the Congress is the right to propose amendments to the Constitution, whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary. Should two-thirds of the State legislatures demand changes in the Constitution, it is the duty of Congress to call a constitutional convention. Proposed amendments shall be valid as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures or by conventions of three-fourths of the States, as one or the other mode of ratification may be proposed by Congress. Prohibitions Upon Congress Section 9 of Article I of the Constitution also imposes prohibitions upon Congress. "The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it." A bill of attainder or an ex post facto law cannot be passed. No export duty can be imposed. Ports of one State cannot be given preference over those of another State. "No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law. . . ." No title of nobility may be granted. Rights of Members According to section 6 of Article I, Members of Congress are granted certain privileges. In no case, except in treason, felony, and breach of the peace, can Members be arrested while attending sessions of Congress "and in going to and returning from the same. . . ." Furthermore, the Members cannot be questioned in any other place for remarks made in Congress. Each House may expel a Member of its body by a two-thirds vote. Enactment of Laws In order to become law, all bills and joint resolutions, except those proposing a constitutional amendment, must pass both the House of Representatives and the Senate and either be signed by the President or be passed over the President's veto by a two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress. Section 7 of Article I states: "If any Bill shall not be returned by the President within ten Days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the Same shall be a Law, in like Manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress by their Adjournment prevent its Return, in which Case it shall not be a Law." When a bill or joint resolution is introduced in the House, the usual procedure for its enactment into law is as follows: assignment to House committee having jurisdiction; if favorably considered, it is reported to the House either in its original form or with recommended amendments; if the bill or resolution is passed by the House, it is messaged to the Senate and referred to the committee having jurisdiction; in the Senate committee the bill, if favorably considered, may be reported in the form as received from the House, or with recommended amendments; the approved bill or resolution is reported to the Senate, and if passed by that body, is returned to the House; if one body does not accept the amendments to a bill by the other body, a conference committee comprised of Members of both bodies is usually appointed to effect a compromise; when the bill or joint resolution is finally approved by both Houses, it is signed by the Speaker (or Speaker pro tempore) and the Vice President (or President pro tempore or acting President pro tempore) and is presented to the President; and once the President's signature is affixed, the measure becomes a law. If the President vetoes the bill, it cannot become a law unless it is re-passed by a two-thirds vote of both Houses. THE SENATE The Capitol, Washington, DC 20510 202-224-3121 http://www.senate.gov CONSTITUTIONALLY MANDATED OFFICERS President of the Senate / Vice President of the United States Michael R. Pence https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] President pro tempore Orrin G. Hatch POLITICAL PARTY LEADERS Majority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer OFFICERS / OFFICIALS Chaplain Barry C. Black Parliamentarian Elizabeth C. MacDonough Secretary for the Majority Laura C. Dove Secretary for the Minority Gary B. Myrick Secretary of the Senate Julie E. Adams Sergeant at Arms Frank J. Larkin Organizational Chart Overview The Senate comprises 100 Members, 2 from each State. Senators are elected to serve for a term of 6 years. There are three classes of Senators, and a new class is elected every 2 years. Senators were originally chosen by the State legislatures. The 17th amendment, which became part of the Constitution in 1913, made their election a function of the people. A Senator must be a resident of the State that he or she represents. A Senator also must be at least 30 years of age and have been a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years. Officers The Vice President of the United States is the Presiding Officer of the Senate. In the Vice President's absence, the duties are taken over by a President pro tempore, elected by that body, or someone designated by the President pro tempore. The positions of Senate Majority and Minority Leader have been in existence only since the early years of the 20th century. Leaders are elected at the beginning of each new Congress by a majority vote of the Senators in their political party. In cooperation with their party organizations, Leaders are responsible for the design and achievement of a legislative program. This involves managing the flow of legislation, expediting noncontroversial measures, and keeping Members informed regarding proposed action on pending business. Each Leader serves as an ex officio member of his party's policymaking and organizational bodies and is aided by an assistant floor leader (whip) and a party secretary. The Secretary of the Senate, elected by vote of the Senate, performs the duties of the Presiding Officer of the Senate in the absence of the Vice President and pending the election of a President pro tempore. The Secretary is the custodian of the seal of the Senate, draws requisitions on the Secretary of the Treasury for moneys appropriated for the compensation of Senators, officers, and employees, and for the contingent expenses of the Senate, and is empowered to administer oaths to any officer of the Senate and to any witness produced before it. The Secretary's executive duties include certification of extracts from the Journal of the Senate; the attestation of bills and joint, concurrent, and Senate resolutions; in impeachment trials, issuance, under the authority of the Presiding Officer, of all orders, mandates, writs, and precepts authorized by the Senate; and certification to the President of the United States of the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification of treaties and the names of persons confirmed or rejected upon the nomination of the President. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] The Sergeant at Arms, elected by vote of the Senate, serves as the executive, chief law enforcement, and protocol officer and is the principal administrative manager for most support services in the Senate. As executive officer, the Sergeant at Arms has custody of the Senate gavel; enforces Senate rules and regulations as they pertain to the Senate Chamber, the Senate wing of the Capitol, and the Senate office buildings; and subject to the Presiding Officer, maintains order on the Senate floor, Chamber, and galleries. As chief law enforcement officer of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms is authorized to maintain security in the Capitol and all Senate buildings, as well as to protect Senators; to arrest and detain any person violating Senate rules; and to locate absentee Senators for a quorum. The Sergeant at Arms serves as a member of the Capitol Police Board and as its chairman each odd year. As protocol officer, the Sergeant at Arms escorts the President and other heads of state or official guests of the Senate who are attending official functions in the Capitol; makes arrangements for funerals of Senators who die in office; and assists in planning the inauguration of the President and organizing the swearing-in and orientation programs for newly elected Senators. Committees The work of preparing and considering legislation is done largely by committees of both Houses of Congress. There are 16 standing committees in the Senate. The standing committees of the Senate are shown in the list below. In addition, there are two select committees in each House and various congressional commissions and joint committees composed of Members of both Houses. Each House may also appoint special investigating committees. The membership of the standing committees of each House is chosen by a vote of the entire body; members of other committees are appointed under the provisions of the measure establishing them. Each bill and resolution is usually referred to the appropriate committee, which may report a bill out in its original form, favorably or unfavorably, recommend amendments, report original measures, or allow the proposed legislation to die in committee without action. http://www.senate.gov/general/common/generic/about_committees.htm STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE Committee Chair Web Site C. Patrick Roberts http://www.agriculture.senate.gov Appropriations W. Thad Cochran http://www.appropriations.senate.gov Armed Services John S. McCain Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Budget Commerce, Science, and Transportation http://www.armedservices.senate.gov Michael D. Crapo http://www.banking.senate.gov Michael B. Enzi http://www.budget.senate.gov John R. Thune http://www.commerce.senate.gov Energy and Natural Resources Lisa A. Murkowski https://www.energy.senate.gov Environment and Public Works John A. Barrasso https://www.epw.senate.gov Finance Orrin G. Hatch https://www.finance.senate.gov Foreign Relations Robert P. Corker, Jr. http://www.foreign.senate.gov A. Lamar Alexander, Jr. http://www.help.senate.gov Ronald H. Johnson https://www.hsgac.senate.gov Judiciary Charles E. Grassley https://www.judiciary.senate.gov Rules and Administration Richard C. Shelby http://www.rules.senate.gov/public James E. Risch http://www.sbc.senate.gov Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Small Business and Entrepreneurship https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Veterans' Affairs John H. Isakson https://www.veterans.senate.gov THE ABOVE LIST OF COMMITTEE CHAIRS WAS UPDATED 12–2017 | https://www.senate.gov/committees/committees_home.htm Special Powers Under the Constitution, the Senate is granted certain powers not accorded to the House of Representatives. The Senate approves or disapproves certain Presidential appointments by majority vote, and treaties must be concurred in by a two-thirds vote. List of U.S. Senators EXPIRATION OF TERM— STATE PARTY AFFILIATION CONTACT INFORMATION Alabama Richard C. 2023— Shelby Republican G. Douglas Jones http://www.shelby.senate.gov 2021—Democrat https://www.senate.gov/senators/115thCongress/Jones_Doug.htm Alaska Lisa A. Murkowski 2023—Republican https://www.murkowski.senate.gov Daniel S. Sullivan 2021—Republican http://www.sullivan.senate.gov Arizona Jeffry L. Flake 2019—Republican http://www.flake.senate.gov John S. McCain 2023—Republican http://www.mccain.senate.gov John N. Boozman 2023—Republican https://www.boozman.senate.gov Thomas B. Cotton 2021—Republican https://www.cotton.senate.gov Dianne Feinstein 2019—Democrat http://www.feinstein.senate.gov Kamala D. Harris 2023—Democrat https://www.harris.senate.gov Michael F. Bennet 2023—Democrat https://www.bennet.senate.gov Cory S. Gardner 2021—Republican https://www.gardner.senate.gov Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Richard Blumenthal 2023—Democrat https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov Christopher S. Murphy 2019—Democrat https://www.murphy.senate.gov Delaware Thomas R. Carper 2019—Democrat https://www.carper.senate.gov Christopher A. Coons 2021—Democrat https://www.coons.senate.gov C. William Nelson 2019—Democrat https://www.billnelson.senate.gov Marco A. Rubio 2023—Republican http://www.rubio.senate.gov Florida https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Georgia John H. Isakson 2023—Republican https://www.isakson.senate.gov David A. Perdue, Jr. 2021—Republican http://www.perdue.senate.gov Mazie K. Hirono 2019—Democrat https://www.hirono.senate.gov Brian E. Schatz 2023—Democrat http://www.schatz.senate.gov Michael D. Crapo 2023—Republican http://www.crapo.senate.gov James E. Risch 2021—Republican http://www.risch.senate.gov Hawaii Idaho Illinois L. Tammy Duckworth 2023—Democrat https://www.duckworth.senate.gov Richard J. Durbin 2021—Democrat http://www.durbin.senate.gov Indiana Joseph S. Donnelly 2019—Democrat http://www.donnelly.senate.gov Todd C. Young 2023—Republican https://www.young.senate.gov Joni K. Ernst 2021—Republican http://www.ernst.senate.gov Charles E. Grassley 2023—Republican http://www.grassley.senate.gov Gerald W. Moran 2023—Republican http://www.moran.senate.gov C. Patrick Roberts 2021—Republican http://www.roberts.senate.gov A. Mitchell McConnell 2021—Republican http://www.mcconnell.senate.gov Randal H. Paul 2023—Republican https://www.paul.senate.gov William Cassidy 2021—Republican http://www.cassidy.senate.gov John N. Kennedy 2023—Republican https://www.kennedy.senate.gov Susan M. Collins 2021—Republican https://www.collins.senate.gov Angus S. King, Jr. 2019—Independent http://www.king.senate.gov Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Benjamin L. Cardin 2019—Democrat https://www.cardin.senate.gov Christopher Van Hollen, Jr. 2023—Democrat https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov Massachusetts Edward J. Markey 2021—Democrat http://www.markey.senate.gov Elizabeth A. Warren 2019—Democrat https://www.warren.senate.gov Michigan https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Gary C. Peters 2021—Democrat https://www.peters.senate.gov Deborah A. Stabenow 2019—Democrat http://www.stabenow.senate.gov Minnesota Tina F. Smith 2021— Democrat Amy J. 2019— Klobuchar Democrat https://www.senate.gov/senators/115thCongress/Smith_Tina.htm https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov Mississippi W. Thad Cochran 2021—Republican http://www.cochran.senate.gov Roger F. Wicker 2019—Republican https://www.wicker.senate.gov Roy D. Blunt 2023—Republican http://www.blunt.senate.gov Claire McCaskill 2019—Democrat https://www.mccaskill.senate.gov Steven D. Daines 2021—Republican https://www.daines.senate.gov Jonathan Tester 2019—Democrat http://www.tester.senate.gov Debra S. Fischer 2019—Republican http://www.fischer.senate.gov Benjamin E. Sasse 2021—Republican http://www.sasse.senate.gov Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada Catherine Cortez Masto 2023—Democrat https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov Dean A. Heller 2019—Republican http://www.heller.senate.gov New Hampshire Margaret Wood Hassan 2023—Democrat https://www.hassan.senate.gov Jeanne Shaheen 2021—Democrat https://www.shaheen.senate.gov New Jersey Cory A. Booker 2021—Democrat http://www.booker.senate.gov Robert Menendez 2019—Democrat https://www.menendez.senate.gov New Mexico Martin Heinrich 2019—Democrat http://www.heinrich.senate.gov Thomas S. Udall 2021—Democrat http://www.tomudall.senate.gov Kirsten E. Gillibrand 2019—Democrat https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov Charles E. Schumer 2023—Democrat https://www.schumer.senate.gov Richard Burr 2023—Republican http://www.burr.senate.gov Thomas R. Tillis 2021—Republican https://www.tillis.senate.gov New York North Carolina https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] North Dakota Heidi Heitkamp 2019—Democrat http://www.heitkamp.senate.gov John H. Hoeven III 2023—Republican https://www.hoeven.senate.gov Sherrod C. Brown 2019—Democrat https://www.brown.senate.gov Robert J. Portman 2023—Republican http://www.portman.senate.gov James M. Inhofe 2021—Republican http://www.inhofe.senate.gov James Lankford 2023—Republican https://www.lankford.senate.gov Jeffrey A. Merkley 2021—Democrat https://www.merkley.senate.gov Ronald L. Wyden 2023—Democrat https://www.wyden.senate.gov Robert P. Casey, Jr. 2019—Democrat https://www.casey.senate.gov Patrick J. Toomey 2023—Republican http://www.toomey.senate.gov Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island John F. Reed 2021—Democrat https://www.reed.senate.gov Sheldon Whitehouse 2019—Democrat https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov South Carolina Lindsey O. Graham 2021—Republican https://www.lgraham.senate.gov Timothy E. Scott 2023—Republican https://www.scott.senate.gov M. Michael Rounds 2021—Republican https://www.rounds.senate.gov John R. Thune 2023—Republican https://www.thune.senate.gov South Dakota Tennessee A. Lamar Alexander, Jr. 2021—Republican https://www.alexander.senate.gov Robert P. Corker, Jr. 2019—Republican https://www.corker.senate.gov Texas John Cornyn III 2021—Republican https://www.cornyn.senate.gov R. Edward Cruz 2019—Republican https://www.cruz.senate.gov Orrin G. Hatch 2019—Republican http://www.hatch.senate.gov Michael S. Lee 2023—Republican https://www.lee.senate.gov Patrick J. Leahy 2023—Democrat https://www.leahy.senate.gov Bernard Sanders 2019—Independent https://www.sanders.senate.gov Utah Vermont Virginia https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Timothy M. Kaine 2019—Democrat http://www.kaine.senate.gov Mark R. Warner 2021—Democrat http://www.warner.senate.gov Maria Cantwell 2019—Democrat https://www.cantwell.senate.gov Patricia L. Murray 2023—Democrat http://www.murray.senate.gov Shelley Moore Capito 2021—Republican https://www.capito.senate.gov Joseph Manchin III 2019—Democrat http://www.manchin.senate.gov Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Tammy S. Baldwin 2019—Democrat https://www.baldwin.senate.gov Ronald H. Johnson 2023—Republican https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov Wyoming John A. Barrasso 2019—Republican https://www.barrasso.senate.gov Michael B. Enzi 2021—Republican http://www.enzi.senate.gov THE ABOVE LIST OF 100 SENATORS WAS UPDATED 01–2018. Republicans are 51; Democrats are 47; Independents are 2; and there are no vacancies. Information on Senate.gov may be more accurate and current. | https://www.senate.gov Sources of Information Art The Senate's collections of ephemera, decorative art, graphic art, paintings, and sculpture can be viewed online. http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/art/one_item_and_teasers/Explore_Senate_Art.htm Campaign Finance The Federal Election Commission maintains a campaign finance database that contains information on candidates, including senatorial candidates, who file reports with the Commission. Users of the online "Candidate and Committee Viewer" can sort data and download them. The data presentations consist of biennial summaries, report summaries, and report images and downloads. http://www.fec.gov/finance/disclosure/candcmte_info.shtml?tabIndex=1 Campaign Web Sites The Library of Congress maintains a database of "Archived Web Sites" that includes thousands of official campaign Web sites. Former senatorial candidates' Web sites are part of this collection. https://www.loc.gov/websites Career Opportunities Information on fellowships, internships, and job openings is available online. http://www.senate.gov/visiting/employment.htm https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Committees Information on Senate committees is available online. http://www.senate.gov/committees/committees_home.htm Congressional Record Starting with the year 1995, the official record of the proceedings and debates of the U.S. Congress is available on Congress.gov. https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record Starting with the year 1994, the official record of the proceedings and debates of the U.S. Congress is available on the Government Publishing Office's govinfo website. https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/crec Contact a Senator Phone numbers, postal addresses, and online forms are available for contacting a Senator. http://www.senate.gov/senators/contact An online list of States also provides web forms for contacting a Senator via email. http://www.senate.gov/senators/states.htm Directory The online "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present," allows visitors to search for Members of Congress—past and present—by first or last name, political affiliation, position, State, or year or Congress. http://bioguide.congress.gov/biosearch/biosearch.asp Glossary A Senate glossary is available online. http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary.htm History The Senate Historical Office has told the history of the Senate, from the First Federal Congress of 1789 through the early 21st century; explained its traditions; described the individuals who served in its Chamber, and examined the major issues that confronted these national leaders. http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/history/a_three_section_with_teasers/Explore_Senate_History.htm Legislation / Records Research guides and resources are available online. http://www.senate.gov/legislative/legislative_home.htm Member Profiles The "Members of the U.S. Congress" database contains profiles for Senators who have held office since 1973 or were still serving in the 93d Congress. Users of the database can filter profiles by chamber, Congress, political affiliation, and State or U.S. Territory. A Member profile includes the following: dates of service, State represented, party affiliation, and a picture when available, as well as a link to the Member's entry in the "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present" and a link to remarks made in the "Congressional Record." A profile also includes the list of legislation that the Member sponsored and cosponsored. https://www.congress.gov/members Membership / Party Divisions https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] The Office of the Clerk's "Congressional Profile" Web page keeps a tally of the number of Democrats, Independents, Republicans, and vacant seats in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/cong.aspx Publications The Congressional Directory, the Senate Manual, and telephone directory for the U.S. Senate are available from the Government Publishing Office's bookstore. Phone, 202-5120132. https://www.gpo.gov/about/bookstore.htm | Email: mainbks@gpo.gov Websites More information on legislation and the U.S. Senate is available on Congress.gov. https://www.congress.gov More information also is available on the Government Publishing Office's govinfo website. https://www.govinfo.gov http://www.senate.gov/general/contacting.htm For further information, contact the Secretary of the Senate, The Capitol, Washington, DC 20510. Phone, 202-224-2115. THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Capitol, Washington, DC 20515 202-225-3121 http://www.house.gov CONSTITUTIONALLY MANDATED OFFICER Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan POLITICAL PARTY LEADERS Majority Leader Kevin O. McCarthy Minority Leader Nancy P. Pelosi OFFICERS / OFFICIALS Chaplain Patrick J. Conroy Chief Administrative Officer Philip G. Kiko Clerk Karen L. Haas Parliamentarian Thomas J. Wickham, Jr. Sergeant at Arms Paul D. Irving Organizational Chart Overview The House of Representatives comprises 435 Representatives. The number representing each State is determined by population, but every State is entitled to at least one Representative. Members are elected by the people for 2-year terms, all terms running for the same period. Representatives must be residents of the State from which they are https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] chosen. In addition, a Representative must be at least 25 years of age and must have been a citizen for at least 7 years. A Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico (elected for a 4-year term) and Delegates from American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands complete the composition of the Congress of the United States. Delegates are elected for a term of 2 years. The Resident Commissioner and Delegates may take part in the floor discussions, but have no vote in the full House. They do, however, vote in the committees to which they are assigned. Officers The Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives, the Speaker, is elected by the House. The Speaker may designate any Member of the House to act in the Speaker's absence. The House leadership is structured essentially the same as the Senate, with the Members in the political parties responsible for the election of their respective leader and whips. The elected officers of the House of Representatives include the Clerk, the Sergeant at Arms, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Chaplain. The Clerk is custodian of the seal of the House and administers the primary legislative activities of the House. These duties include accepting the credentials of the Memberselect and calling the Members to order at the commencement of the first session of each Congress; keeping the Journal; taking all votes and certifying the passage of bills; and processing all legislation. Through various departments, the Clerk is also responsible for floor and committee reporting services; legislative information and reference services; the administration of House reports pursuant to House rules and certain legislation including the Ethics in Government Act and the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995; and the distribution of House documents. The Clerk is also charged with supervision of the offices vacated by Members due to death, resignation, or expulsion. The Sergeant at Arms maintains the order of the House under the direction of the Speaker and is the keeper of the Mace. As a member of the U.S. Capitol Police Board, the Sergeant at Arms is the chief law enforcement officer for the House and serves as Board Chairman each even year. The ceremonial and protocol duties parallel those of the Senate Sergeant at Arms and include arranging the inauguration of the President of the United States, Joint Sessions of Congress, visits to the House of heads of state, and funerals of Members of Congress. The Sergeant at Arms enforces the rules relating to the privileges of the Hall of the House, including admission to the galleries, oversees garage and parking security of the House, and distributes all House staff identification cards. Committees The work of preparing and considering legislation is done largely by committees of both Houses of Congress. There are 19 standing committees in the House of Representatives. The standing committees of the House of Representatives are shown in the list below. In addition, there are two select committees in the House and various congressional commissions and joint committees composed of Members of both Houses. Each House may also appoint special investigating committees. The membership of the standing committees of each House is chosen by a vote of the entire body; members of other committees are appointed under the provisions of the measure establishing them. Each bill and resolution is usually referred to the appropriate committee, which may report a bill out in its original form, favorably or unfavorably, recommend amendments, report original measures, or allow the proposed legislation to die in committee without action. STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee Chair Web Site Agriculture K. Michael Conaway http://agriculture.house.gov Appropriations Rodney P. Frelinghuysen http://appropriations.house.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Armed Services W. McClellan Thornberry https://armedservices.house.gov Budget Diane L. Black http://budget.house.gov Education and the Workforce Virginia A. Foxx http://edworkforce.house.gov Energy and Commerce Gregory P. Walden https://energycommerce.house.gov Ethics Susan W. Brooks http://ethics.house.gov Financial Services T. Jeb Hensarling http://financialservices.house.gov Foreign Affairs Edward R. Royce https://foreignaffairs.house.gov Homeland Security Michael T. McCaul https://homeland.house.gov House Administration Gregory L. Harper https://cha.house.gov House Administration (Franking Office) Rodney L. Davis https://cha.house.gov/frankingcommission Judiciary Robert W. Goodlatte https://judiciary.house.gov Natural Resources Robert W. Bishop http://naturalresources.house.gov Harold W. Gowdy III https://oversight.house.gov Peter A. Sessions https://rules.house.gov Oversight and Government Reform Rules Rules (Minority) Science, Space, and Louise M. Slaughter (Ranking Member) http://democrats.rules.house.gov Lamar S. Smith https://science.house.gov Steven J. Chabot http://smallbusiness.house.gov William F. Shuster http://transportation.house.gov Veterans' Affairs D. Phillip Roe https://veterans.house.gov Ways and Means Kevin P. Brady https://waysandmeans.house.gov Technology Small Business Transportation and Infrastructure THE ABOVE LIST OF COMMITTEE CHAIRS WAS UPDATED 12–2017 | https://www.house.gov/committees Special Powers The House of Representatives is granted the power of originating all bills for the raising of revenue. Both Houses of Congress act in impeachment proceedings, which, according to the Constitution, may be instituted against the President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States. The House of Representatives has the sole power of impeachment, and the Senate has the sole power to try impeachments. List of U.S. Representatives STATE / DISTRICT DISTRICT—PARTY AFFILIATION CONTACT INFORMATION Alabama Bradley R. Byrne 01—Republican https://byrne.house.gov Martha Roby 02—Republican http://roby.house.gov Michael D. Rogers 03—Republican https://mikerogers.house.gov Robert B. Aderholt 04—Republican https://aderholt.house.gov Morris J. Brooks, Jr. 05—Republican https://brooks.house.gov Gary J. Palmer 06—Republican https://palmer.house.gov Terrycina A. Sewell 07—Democrat https://sewell.house.gov At Large—Republican http://donyoung.house.gov Alaska Donald E. Young https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] American Samoa Amata Coleman Radewagen— At Large—Republican https://radewagen.house.gov Thomas C. O'Halleran 01—Democrat https://ohalleran.house.gov Martha McSally 02—Republican https://mcsally.house.gov Raúl M. Grijalva 03—Democrat https://grijalva.house.gov Paul A. Gosar 04—Republican http://gosar.house.gov Andrew S. Biggs 05—Republican https://biggs.house.gov David Schweikert 06—Republican https://schweikert.house.gov Ruben M. Gallego 07—Democrat https://rubengallego.house.gov (vacancy) 08— NA Kyrsten Sinema 09—Democrat https://sinema.house.gov Eric A. Crawford 01—Republican https://crawford.house.gov J. French Hill 02—Republican https://hill.house.gov Stephen A. Womack 03—Republican https://womack.house.gov Bruce E. Westerman 04—Republican https://westerman.house.gov Douglas L. LaMalfa 01—Republican http://lamalfa.house.gov Jared W. Huffman 02—Democrat https://huffman.house.gov John R. Garamendi 03—Democrat https://garamendi.house.gov Thomas M. McClintock 04—Republican https://mcclintock.house.gov Michael C. Thompson 05—Democrat https://mikethompson.house.gov Doris O. Matsui 06—Democrat https://matsui.house.gov Amerish B. Bera 07—Democrat https://bera.house.gov Paul J. Cook 08—Republican https://cook.house.gov Gerald M. McNerney 09—Democrat https://mcnerney.house.gov Jeffrey J. Denham 10—Republican https://denham.house.gov Mark J. DeSaulnier 11—Democrat https://desaulnier.house.gov Nancy P. Pelosi 12—Democrat https://pelosi.house.gov Barbara J. Lee 13—Democrat https://lee.house.gov K. Jacqueline Speier 14—Democrat https://speier.house.gov Eric M. Swalwell 15—Democrat https://swalwell.house.gov James M. Costa 16—Democrat https://costa.house.gov Ro Khanna 17—Democrat https://khanna.house.gov Anna G. Eshoo 18—Democrat https://eshoo.house.gov Zoe Lofgren 19—Democrat https://lofgren.house.gov James V. Panetta 20—Democrat https://panetta.house.gov David G. Valadao 21—Republican https://valadao.house.gov Devin G. Nunes 22—Republican https://nunes.house.gov Kevin O. McCarthy 23—Republican https://kevinmccarthy.house.gov Salud O. Carbajal 24—Democrat https://carbajal.house.gov Stephen T. Knight 25—Republican https://knight.house.gov Julia A. Brownley 26—Democrat https://juliabrownley.house.gov Judy M. Chu 27—Democrat https://chu.house.gov Adam B. Schiff 28—Democrat https://schiff.house.gov Delegate Arizona Arkansas California https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Antonio Cárdenas 29—Democrat https://cardenas.house.gov Bradley J. Sherman 30—Democrat https://sherman.house.gov Peter R. Aguilar 31—Democrat https://aguilar.house.gov Grace F. Napolitano 32—Democrat https://napolitano.house.gov Ted W. Lieu 33—Democrat https://lieu.house.gov Jimmy Gomez 34—Democrat https://gomez.house.gov Norma J. Torres 35—Democrat https://torres.house.gov Raul Ruiz 36—Democrat https://ruiz.house.gov Karen R. Bass 37—Democrat https://bass.house.gov Linda T. Sánchez 38—Democrat https://lindasanchez.house.gov Edward R. Royce 39—Republican http://royce.house.gov Lucille Roybal-Allard 40—Democrat https://roybal-allard.house.gov Mark A. Takano 41—Democrat https://takano.house.gov Kenneth S. Calvert 42—Republican http://calvert.house.gov Maxine M. Waters 43—Democrat https://waters.house.gov Nanette Diaz Barragán 44—Democrat https://barragan.house.gov Marian K. Walters 45—Republican https://walters.house.gov J. Luis Correa 46—Democrat https://correa.house.gov Alan S. Lowenthal 47—Democrat http://lowenthal.house.gov Dana T. Rohrabacher 48—Republican https://rohrabacher.house.gov Darrell E. Issa 49—Republican https://issa.house.gov Duncan D. Hunter 50—Republican https://hunter.house.gov Juan C. Vargas 51—Democrat http://vargas.house.gov Scott H. Peters 52—Democrat http://scottpeters.house.gov Susan A. Davis 53—Democrat https://susandavis.house.gov Diana L. DeGette 01—Democrat http://degette.house.gov Jared S. Polis 02—Democrat http://polis.house.gov Scott R. Tipton 03—Republican http://tipton.house.gov Kenneth R. Buck 04—Republican https://buck.house.gov Douglas L. Lamborn 05—Republican http://lamborn.house.gov Michael H. Coffman 06—Republican http://coffman.house.gov Edwin G. Perlmutter 07—Democrat https://perlmutter.house.gov John B. Larson 01—Democrat https://larson.house.gov Joseph Courtney 02—Democrat https://courtney.house.gov Rosa L. DeLauro 03—Democrat https://delauro.house.gov James A. Himes 04—Democrat https://himes.house.gov Elizabeth H. Esty 05—Democrat https://esty.house.gov At Large—Democrat https://bluntrochester.house.gov At Large—Democrat https://norton.house.gov Colorado Connecticut Delaware Lisa Blunt Rochester District of Columbia Eleanor Holmes Norton— Delegate Florida https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Matthew L. Gaetz II 01—Republican https://gaetz.house.gov Neal P. Dunn 02—Republican https://dunn.house.gov Theodore S. Yoho 03—Republican http://yoho.house.gov John H. Rutherford 04—Republican https://rutherford.house.gov Alfred J. Lawson, Jr. 05—Democrat https://lawson.house.gov Ronald D. DeSantis 06—Republican https://desantis.house.gov Stephanie N. Murphy 07—Democrat https://stephaniemurphy.house.gov William J. Posey 08—Republican http://posey.house.gov Darren M. Soto 09—Democrat https://soto.house.gov Valdez Butler Demings 10—Democrat https://demings.house.gov Daniel A. Webster 11—Republican http://webster.house.gov Gus M. Bilirakis 12—Republican https://bilirakis.house.gov Charlie J. Crist, Jr. 13—Democrat https://crist.house.gov Katherine A. Castor 14—Democrat http://castor.house.gov Dennis A. Ross 15—Republican http://dennisross.house.gov Vernon G. Buchanan 16—Republican https://buchanan.house.gov Thomas J. Rooney 17—Republican https://rooney.house.gov Brian J. Mast 18—Republican https://mast.house.gov L. Francis Rooney III 19—Republican https://francisrooney.house.gov Alcee L. Hastings 20—Democrat http://alceehastings.house.gov Lois J. Frankel 21—Democrat http://frankel.house.gov Theodore E. Deutch 22—Democrat http://teddeutch.house.gov Deborah Wasserman Schultz 23—Democrat https://wassermanschultz.house.gov Frederica S. Wilson 24—Democrat https://wilson.house.gov Mario R. Díaz-Balart 25—Republican http://mariodiazbalart.house.gov Carlos L. Curbelo 26—Republican http://curbelo.house.gov Ileana Ros-Lehtinen 27—Republican http://ros-lehtinen.house.gov Georgia Earl L. Carter 01—Republican http://buddycarter.house.gov Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. 02—Democrat http://bishop.house.gov A. Drew Ferguson IV 03—Republican https://ferguson.house.gov Henry C. Johnson, Jr. 04—Democrat https://hankjohnson.house.gov John R. Lewis 05—Democrat https://johnlewis.house.gov Karen C. Handel 06—Republican https://handel.house.gov W. Robert Woodall 07—Republican https://woodall.house.gov J. Austin Scott 08—Republican https://austinscott.house.gov Douglas A. Collins 09—Republican https://dougcollins.house.gov Jody B. Hice 10—Republican https://hice.house.gov Barry D. Loudermilk 11—Republican http://loudermilk.house.gov Richard W. Allen 12—Republican http://allen.house.gov David A. Scott 13—Democrat http://davidscott.house.gov J. Thomas Graves, Jr. 14—Republican http://tomgraves.house.gov At Large—Democrat https://bordallo.house.gov 01—Democrat https://hanabusa.house.gov Guam Madeleine Z. Bordallo— Delegate Hawaii Colleen W. Hanabusa https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Tulsi Gabbard 02—Democrat https://gabbard.house.gov Raúl R. Labrador 01—Republican https://labrador.house.gov Michael K. Simpson 02—Republican http://simpson.house.gov Bobby L. Rush 01—Democrat http://rush.house.gov Robin L. Kelly 02—Democrat https://robinkelly.house.gov Daniel W. Lipinski 03—Democrat https://lipinski.house.gov Luis V. Gutiérrez 04—Democrat https://gutierrez.house.gov Michael B. Quigley 05—Democrat https://quigley.house.gov Peter J. Roskam 06—Republican https://roskam.house.gov Danny K. Davis 07—Democrat https://davis.house.gov S. Raja Krishnamoorthi 08—Democrat https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov Janice D. Schakowsky 09—Democrat https://schakowsky.house.gov Bradley S. Schneider 10—Democrat https://schneider.house.gov William G. Foster 11—Democrat http://foster.house.gov Michael J. Bost 12—Republican https://bost.house.gov Rodney L. Davis 13—Republican http://rodneydavis.house.gov Randall M. Hultgren 14—Republican http://hultgren.house.gov John M. Shimkus 15—Republican https://shimkus.house.gov Adam D. Kinzinger 16—Republican http://kinzinger.house.gov Cheryl C. Bustos 17—Democrat https://bustos.house.gov Darin M. LaHood 18—Republican https://lahood.house.gov Peter J. Visclosky 01—Democrat https://visclosky.house.gov Jacqueline S. Walorski 02—Republican http://walorski.house.gov James E. Banks 03—Republican https://banks.house.gov Theodore E. Rokita 04—Republican http://rokita.house.gov Susan W. Brooks 05—Republican http://susanwbrooks.house.gov A. Lucas Messer 06—Republican https://messer.house.gov André D. Carson 07—Democrat http://carson.house.gov Larry D. Bucshon 08—Republican https://bucshon.house.gov Joseph A. Hollingsworth III 09—Republican https://hollingsworth.house.gov Rodney L. Blum 01—Republican https://blum.house.gov David W. Loebsack 02—Democrat http://loebsack.house.gov David E. Young 03—Republican https://davidyoung.house.gov Steven A. King 04—Republican https://steveking.house.gov Roger W. Marshall 01—Republican https://marshall.house.gov Lynn M. Jenkins 02—Republican https://lynnjenkins.house.gov Kevin W. Yoder 03—Republican http://yoder.house.gov Ronald G. Estes 04—Republican https://estes.house.gov Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] James R. Comer 01—Republican https://comer.house.gov S. Brett Guthrie 02—Republican https://guthrie.house.gov John A. Yarmuth 03—Democrat https://yarmuth.house.gov Thomas H. Massie 04—Republican https://massie.house.gov Harold D. Rogers 05—Republican https://halrogers.house.gov Garland H. Barr IV 06—Republican https://barr.house.gov Stephen J. Scalise 01—Republican http://scalise.house.gov Cedric L. Richmond 02—Democrat https://richmond.house.gov G. Clay Higgins 03—Republican https://clayhiggins.house.gov J. Michael Johnson 04—Republican https://mikejohnson.house.gov Ralph L. Abraham 05—Republican https://abraham.house.gov Garret N. Graves 06—Republican https://garretgraves.house.gov Chellie M. Pingree 01—Democrat https://pingree.house.gov Bruce L. Poliquin 02—Republican https://poliquin.house.gov Andrew P. Harris 01—Republican http://harris.house.gov C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger 02—Democrat http://ruppersberger.house.gov John P. Sarbanes 03—Democrat https://sarbanes.house.gov Anthony G. Brown 04—Democrat https://anthonybrown.house.gov Steny H. Hoyer 05—Democrat https://hoyer.house.gov John K. Delaney 06—Democrat http://delaney.house.gov Elijah E. Cummings 07—Democrat https://cummings.house.gov Jamin B. Raskin 08—Democrat https://raskin.house.gov Richard E. Neal 01—Democrat https://neal.house.gov James P. McGovern 02—Democrat http://mcgovern.house.gov Nicola S. Tsongas 03—Democrat https://tsongas.house.gov Joseph P. Kennedy III 04—Democrat https://kennedy.house.gov Katherine M. Clark 05—Democrat https://katherineclark.house.gov Seth W. Moulton 06—Democrat http://moulton.house.gov Michael E. Capuano 07—Democrat http://capuano.house.gov Stephen F. Lynch 08—Democrat http://lynch.house.gov William R. Keating 09—Democrat https://keating.house.gov John W. Bergman 01—Republican https://bergman.house.gov William P. Huizenga 02—Republican http://huizenga.house.gov Justin A. Amash 03—Republican http://amash.house.gov John R. Moolenaar 04—Republican https://moolenaar.house.gov Daniel T. Kildee 05—Democrat http://dankildee.house.gov Frederick S. Upton 06—Republican http://upton.house.gov Timothy L. Walberg 07—Republican http://walberg.house.gov Michael D. Bishop 08—Republican https://mikebishop.house.gov Sander M. Levin 09—Democrat http://levin.house.gov Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Paul Mitchell III 10—Republican https://mitchell.house.gov David A. Trott 11—Republican https://trott.house.gov Deborah A. Dingell 12—Democrat https://debbiedingell.house.gov (vacancy) 13— NA Brenda L. Lawrence 14—Democrat https://lawrence.house.gov Timothy J. Walz 01—Democrat https://walz.house.gov Jason M. Lewis 02—Republican https://jasonlewis.house.gov Erik P. Paulsen 03—Republican https://paulsen.house.gov Betty L. McCollum 04—Democrat http://mccollum.house.gov Keith M. Ellison 05—Democrat https://ellison.house.gov Thomas E. Emmer, Jr. 06—Republican https://emmer.house.gov Collin C. Peterson 07—Democrat http://collinpeterson.house.gov Richard M. Nolan 08—Democrat http://nolan.house.gov 01—Republican https://trentkelly.house.gov Minnesota Mississippi J. Trent Kelly Bennie G. Thompson 02—Democrat https://benniethompson.house.gov Gregory L. Harper 03—Republican http://harper.house.gov Steven M. Palazzo 04—Republican http://palazzo.house.gov Missouri W. Lacy Clay, Jr. 01—Democrat https://lacyclay.house.gov Ann L. Wagner 02—Republican http://wagner.house.gov W. Blaine Luetkemeyer 03—Republican http://luetkemeyer.house.gov Vicky J. Hartzler 04—Republican https://hartzler.house.gov Emanuel Cleaver II 05—Democrat http://cleaver.house.gov Samuel B. Graves, Jr. 06—Republican https://graves.house.gov William H. Long 07—Republican https://long.house.gov Jason T. Smith 08—Republican https://jasonsmith.house.gov At Large—Republican https://gianforte.house.gov Jeffrey L. Fortenberry 01—Republican https://fortenberry.house.gov Donald J. Bacon 02—Republican https://bacon.house.gov Adrian M. Smith 03—Republican http://adriansmith.house.gov A. Costandina Titus 01—Democrat https://titus.house.gov Mark E. Amodei 02—Republican https://amodei.house.gov Jacklyn S. Rosen 03—Democrat https://rosen.house.gov Ruben J. Kihuen 04—Democrat https://kihuen.house.gov Carol Shea-Porter 01—Democrat https://shea-porter.house.gov Ann McLane Kuster 02—Democrat http://kuster.house.gov Montana Gregory R. Gianforte Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] New Jersey Donald W. Norcross 01—Democrat https://norcross.house.gov Frank A. LoBiondo 02—Republican http://lobiondo.house.gov Thomas C. MacArthur 03—Republican https://macarthur.house.gov Christopher H. Smith 04—Republican http://chrissmith.house.gov Joshua S. Gottheimer 05—Democrat https://gottheimer.house.gov Frank J. Pallone, Jr. 06—Democrat https://pallone.house.gov Leonard J. Lance 07—Republican http://lance.house.gov Albio B. Sires 08—Democrat https://sires.house.gov William J. Pascrell, Jr. 09—Democrat http://pascrell.house.gov Donald M. Payne, Jr. 10—Democrat http://payne.house.gov Rodney P. Frelinghuysen 11—Republican https://frelinghuysen.house.gov Bonnie Watson Coleman 12—Democrat https://watsoncoleman.house.gov Michelle Lujan Grisham 01—Democrat https://lujangrisham.house.gov Stevan E. Pearce 02—Republican http://pearce.house.gov Ben R. Luján 03—Democrat https://lujan.house.gov Lee M. Zeldin 01—Republican https://zeldin.house.gov Peter T. King 02—Republican http://peteking.house.gov Thomas R. Suozzi 03—Democrat https://suozzi.house.gov Kathleen M. Rice 04—Democrat http://kathleenrice.house.gov Gregory W. Meeks 05—Democrat http://meeks.house.gov Grace Meng 06—Democrat http://meng.house.gov Nydia M. Velázquez 07—Democrat https://velazquez.house.gov Hakeem S. Jeffries 08—Democrat http://jeffries.house.gov Yvette D. Clarke 09—Democrat https://clarke.house.gov Jerrold L. Nadler 10—Democrat http://nadler.house.gov Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. 11—Republican https://donovan.house.gov Carolyn B. Maloney 12—Democrat http://maloney.house.gov Adriano D. Espaillat 13—Democrat https://espaillat.house.gov Joseph Crowley 14—Democrat http://crowley.house.gov José E. Serrano 15—Democrat https://serrano.house.gov Eliot L. Engel 16—Democrat https://engel.house.gov Nita M. Lowey 17—Democrat https://lowey.house.gov Sean P. Maloney 18—Democrat http://seanmaloney.house.gov John J. Faso 19—Republican https://faso.house.gov Paul D. Tonko 20—Democrat https://tonko.house.gov Elise M. Stefanik 21—Republican https://stefanik.house.gov Claudia Tenney 22—Republican https://tenney.house.gov Thomas W. Reed II 23—Republican https://reed.house.gov John M. Katko 24—Republican https://katko.house.gov Louise McIntosh Slaughter 25—Democrat https://louise.house.gov Brian M. Higgins 26—Democrat http://higgins.house.gov Christopher C. Collins 27—Republican https://chriscollins.house.gov New Mexico New York North Carolina https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] George K. Butterfield 01—Democrat http://butterfield.house.gov George E.B. Holding 02—Republican http://holding.house.gov Walter B. Jones, Jr. 03—Republican http://jones.house.gov David E. Price 04—Democrat https://price.house.gov Virginia A. Foxx 05—Republican http://foxx.house.gov B. Mark Walker 06—Republican https://walker.house.gov David C. Rouzer 07—Republican https://rouzer.house.gov Richard L. Hudson, Jr. 08—Republican https://hudson.house.gov Robert M. Pittenger 09—Republican https://pittenger.house.gov Patrick T. McHenry 10—Republican http://mchenry.house.gov Mark R. Meadows 11—Republican https://meadows.house.gov Alma S. Adams 12—Democrat http://adams.house.gov Theodore P. Budd 13—Republican https://budd.house.gov At Large—Republican http://cramer.house.gov At Large—Independent http://sablan.house.gov Steven J. Chabot 01—Republican http://chabot.house.gov Brad R. Wenstrup 02—Republican http://wenstrup.house.gov Joyce B. Beatty 03—Democrat http://beatty.house.gov James D. Jordan 04—Republican http://jordan.house.gov Robert E. Latta 05—Republican http://latta.house.gov William L. Johnson 06—Republican http://billjohnson.house.gov Robert B. Gibbs 07—Republican https://gibbs.house.gov Warren E. Davidson 08—Republican https://davidson.house.gov Marcia C. Kaptur 09—Democrat https://kaptur.house.gov Michael R. Turner 10—Republican https://turner.house.gov Marcia L. Fudge 11—Democrat https://fudge.house.gov Patrick J. Tiberi 12—Republican http://tiberi.house.gov Timothy J. Ryan 13—Democrat http://timryan.house.gov David P. Joyce 14—Republican https://joyce.house.gov Steven E. Stivers 15—Republican http://stivers.house.gov James B. Renacci 16—Republican https://renacci.house.gov James F. Bridenstine 01—Republican http://bridenstine.house.gov Markwayne Mullin 02—Republican http://mullin.house.gov Frank D. Lucas 03—Republican http://lucas.house.gov Thomas J. Cole 04—Republican https://cole.house.gov Steven D. Russell 05—Republican https://russell.house.gov Suzanne M. Bonamici 01—Democrat http://bonamici.house.gov Gregory P. Walden 02—Republican https://walden.house.gov Earl Blumenauer 03—Democrat https://blumenauer.house.gov North Dakota Kevin J. Cramer Northern Mariana Islands Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan —Delegate Ohio Oklahoma Oregon https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Peter A. DeFazio 04—Democrat http://defazio.house.gov W. Kurt Schrader 05—Democrat http://schrader.house.gov Robert A. Brady 01—Democrat http://brady.house.gov Dwight Evans 02—Democrat https://evans.house.gov George J. Kelly, Jr. 03—Republican http://kelly.house.gov Scott G. Perry 04—Republican http://perry.house.gov Glenn W. Thompson 05—Republican http://thompson.house.gov Ryan A. Costello 06—Republican https://costello.house.gov Patrick L. Meehan 07—Republican https://meehan.house.gov Brian K. Fitzpatrick 08—Republican https://fitzpatrick.house.gov William F. Shuster 09—Republican https://shuster.house.gov Thomas A. Marino 10—Republican https://marino.house.gov Louis J. Barletta 11—Republican http://barletta.house.gov Keith J. Rothfus 12—Republican https://rothfus.house.gov Brendan F. Boyle 13—Democrat https://boyle.house.gov Michael F. Doyle 14—Democrat http://doyle.house.gov Charles W. Dent 15—Republican https://dent.house.gov Lloyd K. Smucker 16—Republican https://smucker.house.gov Matthew A. Cartwright 17—Democrat http://cartwright.house.gov (vacancy) 18— NA At Large—Republican https://gonzalez-colon.house.gov David N. Cicilline 01—Democrat http://cicilline.house.gov James R. Langevin 02—Democrat http://langevin.house.gov Marshall C. Sanford, Jr. 01—Republican https://sanford.house.gov Addison G. Wilson 02—Republican http://joewilson.house.gov Jeffrey D. Duncan 03—Republican http://jeffduncan.house.gov Harold W. Gowdy III 04—Republican https://gowdy.house.gov Ralph W. Norman, Jr. 05—Republican https://norman.house.gov James E. Clyburn 06—Democrat http://clyburn.house.gov H. Thompson Rice, Jr. 07—Republican http://rice.house.gov At Large—Republican https://noem.house.gov D. Phillip Roe 01—Republican http://roe.house.gov John J. Duncan, Jr. 02—Republican http://duncan.house.gov Charles J. Fleischmann 03—Republican http://fleischmann.house.gov Scott E. DesJarlais 04—Republican https://desjarlais.house.gov James H.S. Cooper 05—Democrat http://cooper.house.gov Diane L. Black 06—Republican http://black.house.gov Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Jenniffer A. González-Colón— Resident Commissioner Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Kristi L. Noem Tennessee https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Marsha W. Blackburn 07—Republican http://blackburn.house.gov David F. Kustoff 08—Republican https://kustoff.house.gov Stephen I. Cohen 09—Democrat https://cohen.house.gov Louis B. Gohmert, Jr. 01—Republican https://gohmert.house.gov L. Theodore Poe 02—Republican https://poe.house.gov Samuel R. Johnson 03—Republican http://samjohnson.house.gov John L. Ratcliffe 04—Republican https://ratcliffe.house.gov T. Jeb Hensarling 05—Republican http://hensarling.house.gov Joseph L. Barton 06—Republican https://joebarton.house.gov John A. Culberson 07—Republican http://culberson.house.gov Kevin P. Brady 08—Republican http://kevinbrady.house.gov Alexander N. Green 09—Democrat http://algreen.house.gov Michael T. McCaul 10—Republican http://mccaul.house.gov K. Michael Conaway 11—Republican http://conaway.house.gov Kay M. Granger 12—Republican http://kaygranger.house.gov W. McClellan Thornberry 13—Republican http://thornberry.house.gov Randy K. Weber, Sr. 14—Republican http://weber.house.gov Vicente Gonzalez 15—Democrat https://gonzalez.house.gov Robert F. O'Rourke 16—Democrat http://orourke.house.gov William H. Flores 17—Republican http://flores.house.gov Sheila Jackson Lee 18—Democrat http://jacksonlee.house.gov Jodey Cook Arrington 19—Republican https://arrington.house.gov Joaquin Castro 20—Democrat https://castro.house.gov Lamar S. Smith 21—Republican http://lamarsmith.house.gov Peter G. Olson 22—Republican https://olson.house.gov William B. Hurd 23—Republican https://hurd.house.gov Kenny E. Marchant 24—Republican https://marchant.house.gov J. Roger Williams 25—Republican http://williams.house.gov Michael C. Burgess 26—Republican http://burgess.house.gov R. Blake Farenthold 27—Republican http://farenthold.house.gov Enrique R. Cuellar 28—Democrat http://cuellar.house.gov R. Eugene Green 29—Democrat https://green.house.gov Eddie Bernice Johnson 30—Democrat http://ebjohnson.house.gov John R. Carter 31—Republican https://carter.house.gov Peter A. Sessions 32—Republican https://sessions.house.gov Marc A. Veasey 33—Democrat http://veasey.house.gov Filemón B. Vela, Jr. 34—Democrat https://vela.house.gov Lloyd A. Doggett II 35—Democrat https://doggett.house.gov Brian Babin 36—Republican http://babin.house.gov Robert W. Bishop 01—Republican http://robbishop.house.gov Christopher D. Stewart 02—Republican http://stewart.house.gov John R. Curtis 03—Republican https://curtis.house.gov Ludmya B. Love 04—Republican https://love.house.gov At Large—Democrat https://welch.house.gov Texas Utah Vermont Peter F. Welch https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Virgin Islands Stacey E. Plaskett—Delegate At Large—Democrat https://plaskett.house.gov Robert J. Wittman 01—Republican http://wittman.house.gov Scott W. Taylor 02—Republican https://taylor.house.gov Robert C. Scott 03—Democrat http://bobbyscott.house.gov A. Donald McEachin 04—Democrat https://mceachin.house.gov Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. 05—Republican https://tomgarrett.house.gov Robert W. Goodlatte 06—Republican https://goodlatte.house.gov David A. Brat 07—Republican http://brat.house.gov Donald S. Beyer, Jr. 08—Democrat http://beyer.house.gov H. Morgan Griffith 09—Republican http://morgangriffith.house.gov Barbara J. Comstock 10—Republican https://comstock.house.gov Gerald E. Connolly 11—Democrat https://connolly.house.gov Suzan K. DelBene 01—Democrat https://delbene.house.gov Richard R. Larsen 02—Democrat http://larsen.house.gov Jaime L. Herrera Beutler 03—Republican http://herrerabeutler.house.gov Daniel M. Newhouse 04—Republican https://newhouse.house.gov Cathy A. McMorris Rodgers 05—Republican http://mcmorris.house.gov Derek C. Kilmer 06—Democrat https://kilmer.house.gov Pramila Jayapal 07—Democrat https://jayapal.house.gov David G. Reichert 08—Republican http://reichert.house.gov D. Adam Smith 09—Democrat https://adamsmith.house.gov Dennis L. Heck 10—Democrat http://dennyheck.house.gov David B. McKinley 01—Republican https://mckinley.house.gov Alexander X. Mooney 02—Republican https://mooney.house.gov Evan H. Jenkins 03—Republican https://evanjenkins.house.gov Paul D. Ryan 01—Republican http://paulryan.house.gov Mark Pocan 02—Democrat http://pocan.house.gov Ronald J. Kind 03—Democrat https://kind.house.gov Gwendolynne S. Moore 04—Democrat https://gwenmoore.house.gov F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. 05—Republican http://sensenbrenner.house.gov Glenn S. Grothman 06—Republican http://grothman.house.gov Sean P. Duffy 07—Republican https://duffy.house.gov Michael J. Gallagher 08—Republican https://gallagher.house.gov At Large—Republican https://cheney.house.gov Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Elizabeth L. Cheney THE ABOVE LIST OF 435 REPRESENTATIVES WAS UPDATED 12–2017. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] The Resident Commissioner and Delegates are not counted as Members. Republicans are 239; Democrats are 193; and there are 3 vacancies. Information on House.gov may be more accurate and current. | https://www.house.gov Sources of Information Art Competition Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent. Students submit their entries to their Representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning artwork, which is displayed at the U.S. Capitol for 1 year. http://www.house.gov/content/educate/art_competition Campaign Finance The Federal Election Commission maintains a campaign finance database that contains information on candidates, including congressional candidates, who file reports with the Commission. Users of the online "Candidate and Committee Viewer" can sort data and download them. The data presentations consist of biennial summaries, report summaries, and report images and downloads. http://www.fec.gov/finance/disclosure/candcmte_info.shtml?tabIndex=1 Campaign Web Sites The Library of Congress maintains a database of "Archived Web Sites" that includes thousands of official campaign Web sites. Former congressional candidates' Web sites are part of this collection. https://www.loc.gov/websites Career Opportunities The House Vacancy Announcement and Placement Service assists House Members, committees, and leadership by posting job vacancies and maintaining a resume bank. The Service provides confidential referral of resumes when House offices request them. Information on submitting a resume is available online. http://www.house.gov/content/jobs/members_and_committees.php To apply for positions with House organizations, read the individual vacancy announcements and follow the instructions. http://www.house.gov/content/jobs/vacancies.php Committees Information on House committees is available on House.gov. http://www.house.gov/committees Additional information is available on the Office of the Clerk's Web site. http://clerk.house.gov/committee_info/index.aspx Congressional Record Starting with the year 1995, the official record of the proceedings and debates of the U.S. Congress is available on Congress.gov. https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record Starting with the year 1994, the official record of the proceedings and debates of the U.S. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Congress is available on the Government Publishing Office's govinfo website. https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/crec Directories The Web site House.gov has a directory that contains the committee assignment, congressional district, name, phone number, political affiliation, and room number of each Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as the Uniform Resources Locator (URL) the leads to his or her Web site. http://www.house.gov/representatives The online "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present," allows visitors to search for Members of Congress—past and present—by first or last name, political affiliation, position, State, or year or Congress. http://bioguide.congress.gov/biosearch/biosearch.asp Present and former Members of Congress have control numbers associated with their records in the "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress." Member IDs or "BioGuide IDs" serve as metadata within Congress.gov and legislative documents that the Government Publishing Office publishes. https://www.congress.gov/help/field-values/member-bioguide-ids Find a Representative A Zip code-based search tool is available on House.gov for locating a representative. http://www.house.gov/representatives/find Educational Resources The Office of the Clerk's Web site features educational and entertaining information on the legislative branch of the Government for students of all ages. Its Kids in the House Web site explains the role of the House of Representatives, describes the legislative process, and covers House history. http://kids.clerk.house.gov Adults seeking to learn about commissions, committees, House history, House leadership, Representatives, rules, or a Representative's schedule may benefit from "The House Explained" section on House.gov. http://www.house.gov/content/learn Glossary The Office of the Clerk's Web site features a short glossary for children. http://kids.clerk.house.gov/young-learners/glossary.html House.gov features a glossary of terms related to congressional records. http://history.house.gov/Records-and-Research/FAQs/Congressional-Glossary/ House.gov features a glossary of records management terms. http://history.house.gov/Records-and-Research/FAQs/Records-Glossary/ The "Statement of Disbursements" is a quarterly public report of all receipts and expenditures for U.S. House of Representatives committees, leadership, Members, and officers and offices. To help the general public read this report, House.gov maintains an online glossary. http://disbursements.house.gov/glossary.shtml History The House of Representative's "History, Art and Archives" Web site features resources https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] and a trove of information, including online collections, exhibitions, publications, and records. http://history.house.gov Member Profiles The "Members of the U.S. Congress" database contains profiles for Representatives who have held office since 1973 or were still serving in the 93d Congress. Users of the database can filter profiles by chamber, Congress, political affiliation, and State or U.S. Territory. A Member profile includes the following: dates of service, district number and State, party affiliation, and a picture when available, as well as a link to the Member's entry in the "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present" and a link to remarks made in the "Congressional Record." A profile also includes the list of legislation that the Member sponsored and cosponsored. https://www.congress.gov/members Membership / Party Divisions The Office of the Clerk's "Congressional Profile" Web page keeps a tally of the number of Democrats, Independents, Republicans, and vacant seats in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/cong.aspx Publications The Congressional Directory, Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives, and telephone directory for the House of Representatives are available from the Government Publishing Office's bookstore. Phone, 202-512-0132. https://www.gpo.gov/about/bookstore.htm | Email: mainbks@gpo.gov Schedule The House's schedule and related resources are available in the "Legislative Activity" section on House.gov. http://www.house.gov/legislative Site Map House.gov features a site map that allows visitors to look for a specific topic or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.house.gov/content/site_tools/sitemap.php Websites More information on legislation and the U.S. House of Representatives is available on Congress.gov. https://www.congress.gov More information also is available on House.gov. http://www.house.gov More information also is available on the Government Publishing Office's govinfo website. https://www.govinfo.gov http://clerk.house.gov For further information, contact the Clerk, The Capitol, Washington, DC 20515. Phone, 202225-7000. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wBnZD1ihyZI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:04 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Architect of the Capitol ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC 20515 202-228-1793 http://www.aoc.gov ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Deputy Architect of the Capitol / Chief Operating Officer Stephen T. Ayers Christine A. Merdon Assistant Architect of the Capitol Michael G. Turnbull Chief Administrative Officer Amy Johnson Chief Financial Officer Thomas Carroll General Counsel Jason Baltimore Inspector General Christopher Failla Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services, U.S. Capitol Visitor Center Director, Communications and Congressional Relations Director, Planning and Project Management Director, Safety, Fire and Environmental Programs Beth Plemmons Mary Anne Bittner Peter W. Mueller Patricia Williams Director, Security Programs Kenneth A. Eads Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations Christopher Potter Executive Director, U.S. Botanic Garden Susan K. Pell, Acting Facility Manager, Supreme Court Building and Grounds Joseph A. Campbell Superintendent, Capitol Building Mark Reed Superintendent, Capitol Grounds Theodore R. Bechtol, Jr. Superintendent, House Office Buildings William M. Weidemeyer https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=smyiV6hGyHg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:09 PM] Superintendent, Library Buildings and Grounds Larry D. Brown Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings Takis Tzamaras https://www.aoc.gov/organizational-directory The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The Architect of the Capitol maintains the U.S. Capitol and the buildings and grounds of the Capitol campus. Permanent authority for the care and maintenance of the U.S. Capitol was established by the act of August 15, 1876 (40 U.S.C. 162, 163). The title Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the official title of both the agency and the person. Historically, the President appointed the Architect of the Capitol for an indefinite term. Legislation enacted in 1989, however, provides that the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoints the Architect for a 10-year term from a list of three candidates whom a congressional commission recommends. Upon confirmation by the Senate, the Architect becomes an official of the legislative branch as an officer of Congress. The Architect is eligible for reappointment at the end of his or her 10year term. While overseeing the agency, the Architect also serves as the Acting Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden. https://www.aoc.gov/governance The Architect of the Capitol serves the Congress and Supreme Court in its capacity as the builder and steward of the landmark buildings and grounds of Capitol Hill. AOC staff preserves and maintains the art, historic buildings, monuments, and inspirational gardens on the Capitol campus. The AOC team, comprising more than 2,000 employees and providing around-the-clock service, creates a safe environment and inspiring experiences for those who visit and work on Capitol Hill. The AOC traces its beginnings to the laying of the Capitol cornerstone in 1793. The agency oversees the operations and care of more than 17.4 million square feet of facilities, 580 acres of grounds, and thousands of works of art. The Capitol campus accommodates 30,000 daily occupants and hosts more than 3 million visitors annually. https://www.aoc.gov/who-we-are Sources of Information Architecture A trove of information on columns, materials, styles, and more is available on the AOC website. https://www.aoc.gov/architecture Art The AOC website includes pages on AOC art stories, artists, art by State, decorative arts, paintings and murals, and sculptures, as well as on African Americans, Native Americans, and women in art. https://www.aoc.gov/art Blog AOC experts write on the architecture, art, and work on the Capitol Hill. http://www.aoc.gov/blog https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=smyiV6hGyHg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:09 PM] Business Opportunities Information for contractors and small businesses—delivery instructions, procedures, procurement opportunities, and programs—is accessible online. https://www.aoc.gov/procurement Career Opportunities The AOC relies heavily on architects, carpenters, electricians, engineers, gardeners, masons, mechanics, painters and plasterers, plumbers, and sheet metal workers to maintain the U.S. Capitol and the buildings and grounds of the surrounding campus. https://www.aoc.gov/careers In 2016, The AOC ranked 11th among 27 midsize Government agencies in the Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/AC00 Events The AOC website contains pages of events associated with the U.S. Capitol and Botanic Garden. Events include Christmas tree displays, concerts, lying in state, Presidential Inaugurations, and State of the Union addresses. https://www.aoc.gov/capitol-campus-events Facts Capitol Hill facts are posted on the AOC website. https://www.aoc.gov/facts/capitol-hill Gallery A multimedia gallery is available online. https://www.aoc.gov/multimedia-gallery Grounds Frederick L. Olmsted planned the late 19th-century expansion and landscaping of the Capitol Grounds. Olmsted, who also designed Central Park in New York City, was regarded as the most talented American landscape architect of his day. The "About the Grounds" web page features an informative 4-minute video on his plan for the U.S. Capitol. https://www.aoc.gov/capitol-grounds/about-grounds History President George Washington appointed commissioners to provide buildings and accommodations for Congress. The commissioners hired the French artist and engineer Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a Revolutionary War veteran, to lay out the new city. They also staged a competition for the design of the Capitol. Dr. William Thornton's entry won the competition. To learn more about the first "architect of the capitol" and the Architects that followed, visit the AOC's history web pages. https://www.aoc.gov/about-aoc/history-architect Map A map of Capitol Hill is available online. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=smyiV6hGyHg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:09 PM] https://www.aoc.gov/us-capitol-map News The AOC posts news and notices on its website. https://www.aoc.gov/news Organizational Directory An organizational directory is available online. https://www.aoc.gov/organizational-directory Oversight The Office of the Inspector General from the AOC posts reports and data on Oversight.gov, a text-searchable repository of reports that Federal Inspectors General publish. The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency operates and maintains the website to increase public access to independent and authoritative information on the Federal Government. https://oversight.gov Planning a Visit Information on accessibility services, activities, tours, visiting hours, and where to shop and eat is available online. http://www.aoc.gov/plan-your-visit Projects The AOC never lacks things to preserve or restore. Visit the "Projects" web page to learn about ongoing work. https://www.aoc.gov/projects Publications The AOC publishes a variety of publications that are accessible online. https://www.aoc.gov/publications Site Map The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.aoc.gov/sitemap Social Media The AOC tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/uscapitol The AOC has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/ArchitectoftheCapitol The AOC posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/AOCgov Trees Approximately 890 trees surround the Capitol Building on Capitol Square, and more https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=smyiV6hGyHg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:09 PM] than 4,300 trees grow throughout the 274-acre Capitol Grounds. A tree map is available on the "Trees on Capitol Grounds" web page. https://www.aoc.gov/trees http://www.aoc.gov/contact-form For further information, contact the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC 20515. Phone, 202-228-1793. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=smyiV6hGyHg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:09 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Congressional Budget Office CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE Second and D Streets SW., Washington, DC 20515 202-226-2600 http://www.cbo.gov DIRECTOR Keith Hall Deputy Director Mark P. Hadley OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR Associate Director, Communications Deborah Kilroe Associate Director, Economic Analysis Wendy Edelberg Associate Director, Economic Analysis Jeffrey Kling Associate Director, Legislative Affairs Leigh Angres General Counsel T.J. McGrath Senior Advisor Robert A. Sunshine OTHER DIVISIONS Assistant Director, Budget Analysis Theresa A. Gullo Assistant Director, Financial Analysis Sebastien Gay Assistant Director, Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis David Weaver Assistant Director, Macroeconomic Analysis Jeffrey F. Werling Assistant Director, Microeconomic Studies Joseph Kile Assistant Director, National Security David E. Mosher Assistant Director, Tax Analysis John McClelland Chief Administrative Officer, Management, Business, and Information Services Joseph E. Evans, Jr. The Congressional Budget Office produces independent analyses of budgetary and economic issues to support the congressional budget process. Organizational Chart The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) was established by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601), which also created a procedure by which the Congress considers and acts on the annual Federal budget. This process enables the Congress to have an overview of the Federal budget and to make overall decisions on spending and taxation levels and on the deficit or surplus these levels generate. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=i22iNfihYm4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:15 PM] https://www.cbo.gov/about/founding Activities The CBO assists the congressional budget committees with drafting and enforcing the annual budget resolution, which serves as a blueprint for total levels of Government spending and revenues in a fiscal year. Once completed, the budget resolution guides the action of other congressional committees in drafting subsequent spending and revenue legislation within their jurisdiction. To support this process, the CBO makes budgetary and economic projections, analyzes the proposals set forth in the President's budget request, and details alternative spending and revenue options for lawmakers to consider. The CBO also provides cost estimates of bills approved by congressional committees and tracks the progress of spending and revenue legislation in a scorekeeping system. CBO cost estimates and scorekeeping help the budget committees determine whether the budgetary effects of individual proposals are consistent with the most recent spending and revenue targets. Upon congressional request, the CBO also produces reports analyzing specific policy and program issues that are significant for the budget. In keeping with the Office's nonpartisan role, its analyses do not include policy recommendations, and they routinely disclose their underlying assumptions and methods. This open and nonpartisan stance has been instrumental in preserving the credibility of the Office's analyses. https://www.cbo.gov/about/products/RecurringReports Analysis of the President's Budget The CBO estimates the budgetary impact of the proposals in the President's budget using its own economic forecast and assumptions. The CBO's independent reestimate allows Congress to compare the administration's spending and revenue proposals with the CBO's baseline projections and other proposals using a consistent set of economic and technical assumptions. https://www.cbo.gov/about/products#2 Baseline Budget Projections and Economic Forecasts Each year, the CBO issues reports on the budget and economic outlook that cover the 10-year period used in the congressional budget process. Those reports present and explain the CBO's baseline budget projections and economic forecast, which are generally based on current law regarding Federal spending and revenues. The reports also describe the differences between the current projections and previous ones, compare the CBO's economic forecast with those of other forecasters, and show the budgetary impact of some alternative policy assumptions. https://www.cbo.gov/about/products#1 Budgetary and Economic Policy Issues The CBO also analyzes specific program and policy issues that affect the Federal budget and the economy. Generally, requests for these analyses come from the chair or ranking minority member of a committee or subcommittee or from the leadership of either party in the House or Senate. https://www.cbo.gov/topics/reports-policy-options Cost Estimates for Bills The CBO provides cost estimates of every bill to show how it would affect spending or revenues over the next 5 or 10 years, depending on the type of spending involved. The CBO also provides informal estimates at the committee level and other stages in https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=i22iNfihYm4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:15 PM] the legislative process. https://www.cbo.gov/cost-estimates Federal Mandates As required by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, the CBO analyzes the costs that proposed legislation would impose on State, local, and tribal governments and on the private sector. The CBO produces mandate statements with its cost estimates for each committee-approved bill. https://www.cbo.gov/about/products#7 Scorekeeping The CBO provides the budget and appropriations committees with frequent tabulations of congressional action affecting spending and revenues. Those scorekeeping reports provide information on whether legislative actions are consistent with the spending and revenue levels set by the budget resolution. https://www.cbo.gov/about/products#9 Sources of Information Blog The CBO Web site features a blog. https://www.cbo.gov/blog Business Opportunities Information to help vendors is available online. https://www.cbo.gov/about/business-opportunities | Email: acquisitions@cbo.gov Cost Estimates The CBO Web site features an online tool for searching cost estimates. https://www.cbo.gov/cost-estimates Career Opportunities A career at the CBO offers opportunities to analyze public policies and their budgetary and economic effects, to work with policy analysis experts, to support the Congress, and to provide nonpartisan and objective analysis. https://www.cbo.gov/about/careers | Email: careers@cbo.gov Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The CBO posts answers to the most common questions that people ask. https://www.cbo.gov/faqs Glossary The glossary is available online in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=VRBVgs0MYHU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:24 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Government Publishing Office GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 732 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20401 202-512-1800 http://www.gpo.gov DIRECTOR (vacancy) Deputy Director Herbert H. Jackson, Jr., Acting Equal Employment Opportunity Managing Director Mark A. Paras Chief Administrative Officer Herbert H. Jackson, Jr. Chief Financial Officer Steven T. Shedd Chief of Staff Richard G. Davis, Acting General Counsel Kerry L. Miller, Acting Superintendent of Documents Laurie Hall CHIEF OFFICERS Acquisition Lorna E. 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The Government Publishing Office (GPO) was created on June 23, 1860, by Congressional Joint Resolution 25. The Office opened for business on March 4, 1861. Its duties are defined in title 44 of the U.S. Code. The President appoints the Director, who is then confirmed by the Senate. https://www.gpo.gov/who-we-are/our-agency/history Activities Headquartered in Washington, DC, with a total employment of approximately 1,700, the Office is responsible for the production and distribution of information products and services for the three branches of the Federal Government. It is the Federal Government's primary centralized resource for producing, procuring, cataloging, indexing, authenticating, disseminating, and preserving the official information products of the U.S. Government in digital and tangible forms. 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Among them are the most comprehensive collections of books outside Asia and the former Soviet Union; the largest collection of published aeronautical literature; and the most extensive collection of books in the Western Hemisphere. The manuscript collections relate to various aspects of American history and civilization and include the personal papers of most of the Presidents from George Washington to Calvin Coolidge. The music collections contain volumes and pieces— manuscript and published—from classic works to the newest popular compositions. Other materials available for research include maps and views; photographic records; recordings, prints, drawings, and posters; government documents, newspapers, and periodicals; and motion pictures, microforms, audio and video tapes, and digital and online materials. https://www.loc.gov/discover Reference Resources Admission to the various research facilities of the Library is free. The Library's reading rooms are open to persons age 16 and older. Readers must register by presenting valid photo identification with a current address. For some collections, there are additional requirements. While priority is given to inquiries about special materials or to unique resources, the Library provides helpful responses to all inquirers. Online reference service is also available through the “Ask a Librarian" Web page. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=YcoVbyegC6w=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:39 PM] http://www.loc.gov/rr Copyrights With the enactment of the second general revision of the U.S. copyright law by Act of July 8, 1870 (16 Stat. 212–217), all activities relating to copyright, including deposit and registration, were centralized in the Library of Congress. The Copyright Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 2541) brought all forms of copyrightable authorship, both published and unpublished, under a single statutory system which gives authors protection upon creation of their works. Exclusive rights granted to authors under the statute include the right to reproduce and prepare derivative works, distribute copies or phonorecords, perform and display the work publicly, and in the case of sound recordings, to perform the work publicly by means of a digital audio transmission. Works eligible for copyright include literary works (books and periodicals), musical works, dramatic works, pantomimes and choreographic works, pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works, motion pictures, sound recordings, vessel hull designs, mask works, and architectural works. The Copyright Office serves as a National registry for creative works, registering more than 500,000 claims annually. It is also a major source of acquisitions for the Library's collections. Most paper information is also accessible on its Web site. http://www.copyright.gov Extension of Service The Library offers duplication services; the sale of sound recordings, cataloging data and tools; the exchange of duplicates with other institutions; development of classification schemes; preparation of bibliographic lists for Government and research; maintenance and publication of cooperative publications; and publication of catalogs, bibliographic guides, and lists, and texts of original manuscripts and rare books. It has items for circulation in traveling exhibitions; books in Braille, as well as “talking books on the Internet, and books on tape. The Library distributes electronic materials and provides research and analytical services for a fee. The Library also manages the following programs: centralized and cooperative cataloging; catalogingin-publication for unpublished books; interlibrary loan system; and the U.S. International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) Center. Furthermore, the Library provides for the following: the preparation of bibliographical lists responsive to the needs of Government and research; the maintenance and the publication of cooperative publications; the publication of catalogs, bibliographical guides, and lists, and of texts of original manuscripts and rare books in the Library of Congress; the circulation in traveling exhibitions of items from the Library's collections; the provision of books in Braille, electronic access to Braille books on the Internet, "talking books," and books on tape for the blind and the physically handicapped through more than 100 cooperating libraries throughout the Nation; the distribution of its electronic materials via the Internet; and the provision of research and analytical services on a fee-for-service basis to agencies in the executive and judicial branches. https://www.loc.gov/services American Folklife Center The American Folklife Center was established in the Library of Congress by Act of January 2, 1976 (20 U.S.C. 2102 et seq.). It supports, preserves, and presents American folklife by receiving and maintaining folklife collections, scholarly research, field projects, performances, exhibitions, festivals, workshops, publications, and audiovisual presentations. The Center administers the Veterans History Project, which records and preserves the first-person accounts of war veterans. It collaborates https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=YcoVbyegC6w=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:39 PM] with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture to maintain the Civil Rights History Project and its resulting collection of interviews with leaders and participants in the Civil Rights movement. The Center also maintains and administers the American Folklife Center Archive, which is an extensive multi-format collection of ethnographic materials from this country and around the world, and serves as the national repository for folk-related field recordings, manuscripts, and other unpublished materials. The Archive also contains the collections of StoryCorps, a program to record and collect oral histories from people from all walks of life. The Center's reading room contains over 4,000 books and periodicals; a sizable collection of magazines, newsletters, unpublished theses, and dissertations; field notes; and many textual and some musical transcriptions and recordings. Information on the Center's blog, social media, publications, and collections is available online. https://www.loc.gov/folklife For further information, call 202-707-5510. Center for the Book The Center was established in the Library of Congress by an Act of October 13, 1977 (2 U.S.C. 171 et seq.), to stimulate public interest in books, reading, and libraries, and to encourage the study of books and print culture. The Center promotes and explores the vital role of books, reading, and libraries, nationally and internationally. As a partnership between the Government and the private sector, the Center for the Book depends on tax-deductible contributions from individuals and corporations to support its programs. The Center's activities are directed toward the general public and scholars. The overall program includes reading promotion projects with television and radio networks, symposia, lectures, exhibitions, special events, and publications. More than 80 national education and civic organizations participate in the Center's annual reading promotion campaign. The Center provides leadership for 52 affiliated State—including the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands—centers for the book and nonprofit readingpromotion partners. It oversees the Library’s read.gov Web site, administers the Library's Young Readers Center and its Poetry and Literature Center, and plays a key role in the Library’s annual National Book Festival. The Center also administers the position of Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry, as well as, in collaboration with the Children's Book Council, the position of the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. http://www.read.gov/cfb | Email: cfbook@loc.gov For further information, contact the Center for the Book. Phone, 202-707-5221. Fax, 202-707-0269. National Film Preservation Board The National Film Preservation Board, established by the National Film Preservation Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 1785) and reauthorized by the National Film Preservation Act of 2005 (2 U.S.C. 179l note), serves as a public advisory group to the Librarian of Congress. The Board works to ensure the survival, conservation, and increased public availability of America's film heritage, including advising the Librarian on the annual selection of films to the National Film Registry and counseling the Librarian on development and implementation of the national film preservation plan. https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-film-preservation-board/about-this-program https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=YcoVbyegC6w=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:39 PM] For further information, call 202-707-5912. National Sound Recording Preservation Board The National Recording Preservation Board, established by the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000 (2 U.S.C. 1701 note) reviews nominated sound recordings for inclusion in the National Recording Registry and advises the Librarian on the inclusion of such recordings in the Registry to preserve sound recordings that are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The Board comprises three major components: a National Recording Preservation Advisory Board, which brings together experts in the field; a National Recording Registry; and a fundraising foundation, all of which are conducted under the auspices of the Library of Congress. The Board implements a national plan for the long-term preservation and accessibility of the Nation's audio heritage. The national recording preservation program sets standards for future private and public preservation efforts in conjunction with the Library's National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in Culpeper, VA. https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/about-this-program For further information, call 202-707-5856. Preservation The Library provides technical information related to the preservation of library and archival material. The Library’s Preservation Directorate includes three preservation science laboratories, a Center for the Library’s Analytical Science Samples, and a Collections Recovery Room. Information on publications and various preservation and conservation topics is available online. http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/ask-preserv.html For further information, call 202-707-1840. Sources of Information Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Braille and talking books and magazines, including music materials, are distributed through more than 100 regional and subregional libraries to residents of the United States and its territories who are blind or have a physical disability. Eligible Americans living abroad are also able to participate. Users may also register for the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) online service, enabling them to use the BARD mobile app to read on smart devices. Information is available from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, 1291 Taylor Street NW., Washington, DC 20542-4960. Phone, 202-707-5100 or 1-888NLS-READ (1-888-657-7323). http://www.loc.gov/ThatAllMayRead | Email: nls@loc.gov Business Opportunities To learn about business opportunities, visit the "Doing Business With the Library" Web page. http://www.loc.gov/about/doing-business-with-the-library Cataloging Distribution Services Cataloging and bibliographic information in the form of microfiche catalogs, book catalogs, magnetic tapes, CD-ROM cataloging tools, bibliographies, and other technical publications is distributed to libraries and other institutions. Information about ordering materials is available from the Cataloging Distribution Service, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20541-4910. Phone, 202-707-6100. TDD, 202-707- https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=YcoVbyegC6w=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:39 PM] 0012. Fax, 202-707-1334. Email, cdsinfo@mail.loc.gov. Card numbers for new publications and Electronic Preassigned Control Numbers for publishers are available from the Cataloging in Publication Division, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20541-4910. Phone, 202-707-6345. Copyright Services Information about the copyright law (title 17 of the U.S. Code), the method of securing copyright, and copyright registration procedures may be obtained by writing to the Copyright Office, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20559-6000. Phone, 202-707-3000. Registration application forms may be ordered by calling the forms hotline at 202-707-9100. Copyright records may be researched and reported by the Copyright Office for a fee; for an estimate, call 202707-6850. Members of the public may use the copyright card catalog in the Copyright Office without charge. The database of Copyright Office records cataloged from January 1, 1978, to the present is available online at http://cocatalog.loc.gov/. The Copyright Information Office is located in Room LM-401, James Madison Memorial Building, 101 Independence Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20559-6000. It is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for Federal holidays. http://www.loc.gov/copyright Employment The Library offers many opportunities for those seeking employment, fellowships or internships, or volunteer positions. Job vacancy announcements and application information are posted online and also available from the Employment Office, Room LM-107, 101 Independence Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20540. Phone, 202-7074315. http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment Duplication Services Copies of manuscripts, prints, photographs, maps, and book material not subject to copyright and other restrictions are available for a fee. Order forms for photo reproduction and price schedules are available from Duplication Services, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20540-4570. Phone, 202-707-5640. http://www.loc.gov/duplicationservices Exhibitions Throughout the year, the Library offers free exhibitions featuring items from its collections. Library exhibitions may be viewed Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Thomas Jefferson Building. For more information, call 202-707-4604. To view current and past exhibitions online, use the link below. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits Federal Agency Research Services Federal agencies can procure research and analytical products on foreign and domestic topics using the collections of the Library of Congress through the Federal Research Division. Science, technology, humanities, and social science research are conducted by staff specialists exclusively on behalf of Federal agencies on a fee-forservice basis. Research requests should be directed to the Federal Research Division, Marketing Office, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20540-4840. Phone, 202-707-9133. Fax, 202-707-3920. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=YcoVbyegC6w=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:39 PM] https://www.loc.gov/rr/frd Publications Library of Congress publications are available online. The Library of Congress Magazine (LCM) is published 6 times a year and may be viewed online at http://www.loc.gov/lcm/. The calendar of public events is also available online at www.loc.gov/loc/events and is available by mail to persons within 100 miles of Washington, DC. To be added to the calendar mailing list, send a request to Office Systems Services, Mail and Distribution Management Section, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20540-9441 or send an email to pao@loc.gov. http://www.loc.gov/visit/shopping Reference and Bibliographic Services Guidance is offered to readers in identifying and using the material in the Library's collections, and reference service is provided to those with inquiries who have exhausted local, State, and regional resources. Persons requiring services that cannot be performed by the Library staff can be supplied with names of private researchers who work on a fee-for-service basis. Requests for information should be directed to the Reference Referral Service, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20540-4720. Phone, 202-707-5522. Fax, 202-7071389. Questions may also be submitted online at the "Ask a Librarian" Web site. http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib Research and Reference Services in Science and Technology Requests for reference services should be directed to the Science, Technology, and Business Division, Library of Congress, Science Reference Section, 101 Independence Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20540-4750. Phone, 202-707-5639. http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech Tours Guided tours of the Library are available on weekdays, 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and on Saturdays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. For more information on scheduling a tour for a group of 10 or more, contact the Visitor Services Office. Phone, 202-707-0919. https://www.loc.gov/visit/tours http://www.loc.gov | Email: pao@loc.gov For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20540-8610. Phone, 202-707-2905. Fax, 202-707-2905. Fax, 202-707-9199. CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE 101 Independence Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20540 202-707-5000 Director, Congressional Research Service Mary B. Mazanec The Congressional Research Service (CRS) provides comprehensive research and analysis on all legislative and oversight issues of interest to Congress. The https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=YcoVbyegC6w=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:39 PM] CRS assists Congress by responding to specific questions and by preparing reports on legislative topics in anticipation of questions and emerging issues. The CRS works with Members, committees, and congressional staff to identify and clarify policy problems and assess the implications of proposed policy alternatives. CRS experts play a role in every stage of the legislative process. http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/about Sources of Information Employment Current vacancies and entry-level opportunities are posted online, as well as information on internship programs. http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/opportunities http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/contact For further information, call 202-707-5700. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=YcoVbyegC6w=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:39 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH United States Botanic Garden UNITED STATES BOTANIC GARDEN Office of Executive Director, 245 First Street SW., Washington, DC 20024 202-226-8333 http://www.usbg.gov Conservatory, 100 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20001 Production Facility, 4700 Shepherd Parkway SW., Washington, DC 20032 202-226-4780 ACTING DIRECTOR Stephen T. Ayers https://www.aoc.gov/architect-of-the-capitol/stephen-t-ayers-faia-ccm-leed-ap-architectcapitol EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Susan K. Pell, Acting https://www.usbg.gov/staff/susan-pell-phd The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The United States Botanic Garden informs visitors of the importance and value of plants to humankind and to Earth's ecosystems. The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) has a long history that reaches back to the Founding Fathers. In October of 1796, President George Washington suggested that "a Botanic Garden would be a good appendage" to a Federal university. Twenty-four years later, President James Madison helped establish a botanic garden in the U.S. Capital under the auspices of the Columbian Institute, a society dedicated to promoting the arts and sciences. This early botanic collection served as the cornerstone of what would become the Nation's future botanic garden. Congress also supported establishing a national botanic garden. By an act of August 26, 1842, it made provision for the safekeeping and arrangement of dried and living specimens that Lieutenant Charles Wilkes's expedition had collected while exploring the Pacific Rim. Congress placed the enlarged collection under the stewardship of its https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=6xqxT43ctWM=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:46 PM] Joint Committee on the Library. When the old Patent Office was expanded in 1849, a new location for the plants and greenhouse had to be found. Congress again intervened and, by an act of May 15, 1850, funded the construction of a new greenhouse and the collection's relocation. The Joint Committee on the Library, with assistance from the Commissioner of Public Buildings, managed the project. A new national botanic garden opened on the National Mall, at the west end of the Capitol Grounds, later that year. By 1856—the collection had been named officially the United States Botanic Garden, Congress was providing an annual appropriation for its upkeep, and the Joint Committee on the Library had assumed responsibility for both its direction and maintenance. To satisfy the McMillan Commission's plan for a large, open mall, the USBG was moved in 1933, one block south, to its present site. The Joint Committee on the Library maintains oversight of the USBG through the Architect of the Capitol, who holds the title of Acting Director. https://www.usbg.gov/brief-history-us-botanic-garden Activities The USBG highlights botanical diversity worldwide, as well as the aesthetic, cultural, ecological, economic, and therapeutic significance of plants. The agency promotes appreciation of plants and stimulates interest in botany through artistic plant displays, education programs, exhibits, and curation of a large plant collection. It supports conservation by serving as a repository for endangered plant species. It also encourages the exchange of ideas and disseminates mission-relevant information to national and international visitors and policymakers. https://www.usbg.gov/about-us Three USBG sites are open year-round to the public: the Conservatory, the National Garden, and Bartholdi Park. The production facility is periodically open for public programs and tours. https://www.usbg.gov/hours-and-location-0 Sources of Information America's Agricultural Experience Based on a meeting that the U.S. Botanic Garden helped to organize of the Nation's leading agricultural and botanical educators, "Agriculture and the Future of Food: The Role of Botanic Gardens" presents a series of educational narratives that promote the reconnection of people and plants through the American agricultural experience. The document is available on the USBG Web site in Portable Document Format (PDF). https://www.usbg.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/agriculture_and_the_future_of_food__the_role_of_botanic_gardens.pdf Calendar of Events The USBG offers children and family programs, lectures, special tours, and workshops, as well as free theater, concerts, cooking demonstrations, and more. An events calendar is posted on the "Programs and Events" page, and a Portable Document Format (PDF) version is available for downloading. https://www.usbg.gov/programs-and-events Career Opportunities Information on career and volunteer opportunities is available online. https://www.usbg.gov/opportunities-us-botanic-garden https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=6xqxT43ctWM=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:46 PM] Exhibits The USBG creates exhibits that not only delight and educate visitors, but that inspire them to become more active and better stewards of the plants supporting life on Earth. It posts Information on current and upcoming exhibits online. https://www.usbg.gov/exhibits Factsheets Gardening factsheets are available on the USBG's Web site. https://www.usbg.gov/gardening-fact-sheets-0 Kids The USBG is a child-friendly living plant museum. https://www.usbg.gov/kids-are-welcome-us-botanic-garden Land Development and Management An interdisciplinary partnership led by the USBG, American Society of Landscape Architects, and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, the Sustainable Sites Initiative™ improves land development and management practices with a voluntary rating system for sustainable land design, construction, and maintenance practices. Architects, designers, developers, engineers, landscape architects, policymakers, and others use SITES to align land development and management with sustainable design. SITES supports the creation of ecologically resilient communities, and it benefits property owners, local and regional communities and their economies, as well as the environment. Certification covers development projects on land where buildings are absent or present. http://www.sustainablesites.org Landscaping A collaboration between the USBG and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Landscape For Life™ promotes an approach to landscaping that respects nature. Irrespective of location—downtown, suburbia, or the farm—every landscape or garden can protect and even restore the environment, without sacrificing visual appeal. The Landscape for Life Web site contains a trove of information—getting started, materials, human health, plants, soil, and water—for transforming an environmentally ambivalent landscape into a healthy, sustainable one. http://landscapeforlife.org Living Collections Database An online tool is available to search the USBG's living collections database. https://www.usbg.gov/search-collection Native Plant Recommendations The USBG posts lists of selected plants to grow in the garden. The lists are available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for downloading. https://www.usbg.gov/national-garden-native-plant-recommendations Plant Hotline Questions about a garden plant? Call the Plant Hotline. Phone, 202-226-4785. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=6xqxT43ctWM=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:46 PM] Pollinators Learn about the role birds and bees, as well as other creatures like bats, beetles, butterflies, flies, moths, and even wasps, play in the life cycle of plants. https://www.usbg.gov/pollinator-information Production Facility The production facility opens periodically for public programs and tours. An annual open house allows visitors to meet the gardeners, ask questions, and explore the facility. https://www.usbg.gov/us-botanic-garden-production-facility Rare and Endangered Plants USBG experts bank seeds of rare plants, introduce rare plants to the horticultural trade, maintain live specimens, and study wild plants at risk of endangerment or extinction. The Web site features a gallery of plants with vulnerable, threatened, and endangered threat levels. https://www.usbg.gov/gardens/rare-and-endangered-plants-gallery Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.usbg.gov/sitemap Social Media The USBG has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/usbotanicgarden https://www.usbg.gov/contact-us-botanic-garden | Email: usbg@aoc.gov For further information concerning the United States Botanic Garden, contact the Public Program Division, 245 First Street SW., Washington, DC 20515. Phone, 202-2258333. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=6xqxT43ctWM=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:46 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH The Supreme Court of the United States THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES United States Supreme Court Building, One First Street NE., Washington, DC 20543 202-479-3000 http://www.supremecourt.gov MEMBERS CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES John G. Roberts, Jr. Associate Justice Clarence Thomas Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer Associate Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor Associate Justice Elena Kagan Associate Justice Neil M. Gorsuch Associate Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh The above list of Justices was updated 10–2018. https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/biographies.aspx OFFICERS COUNSELOR TO THE CHIEF JUSTICE Jeffrey P. Minear Clerk Scott S. Harris Court Counsel Ethan V. Torrey Curator Catherine E. Fitts Director of Information Technology Robert J. Hawkins Librarian Linda S. Maslow Marshal Pamela Talkin Public Information Officer Kathleen L. Arberg Reporter of Decisions Christine L. Fallon The above list of officers was updated 10–2018. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gUdL/Fb57lg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:50 PM] Article III, section 1, of the Constitution of the United States provides that "[t]he judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish." The Supreme Court of the United States was created in accordance with this provision and by authority of the Judiciary Act of September 24, 1789 (1 Stat. 73). It was organized on February 2, 1790. Article III, section 2, of the Constitution defines the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court comprises the Chief Justice of the United States and such number of Associate Justices as may be fixed by Congress, which is currently fixed at eight (28 U.S.C. 1). The President nominates the Justices with the advice and consent of the Senate. Article III, section 1, of the Constitution further provides that " [t]he Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office." In the performance of its functions, the Court is assisted by nine court officers: the Clerk, the Counselor to the Chief Justice, the Court Counsel, the Curator, the Director of Information Technology, the Librarian, the Marshal, the Public Information Officer, and the Reporter of Decisions. https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/about.aspx Appellate Jurisdiction Various statutes, derived from the authority that the Constitution has given to Congress, confer appellate jurisdiction upon the Supreme Court. The basic statute effective at this time in conferring and controlling jurisdiction of the Supreme Court may be found in 28 U.S.C. 1251, 1253, 1254, 1257-1259, and various special statutes. Congress has no authority to change the original jurisdiction of this Court. Court Term The term of the Court begins on the first Monday in October and lasts until the first Monday in October of the next year. Over the course of a term, approximately 10,000 petitions are filed for cases to be briefed before the Court. Moreover, each year, about 1,200 applications that can be acted upon by a single Justice while serving in the capacity of a Circuit Justice are filed. http://www.supremecourt.gov/about/procedures.aspx Rulemaking From time to time, Congress has conferred upon the Supreme Court power to prescribe rules of procedure to be followed by the lower courts of the United States. Sources of Information Art Collections The Supreme Court has been acquiring artwork since the 1830s. Today, it continues to add to its three collections of decorative art, fine art, and graphic art. These collections include antique furniture, busts, engravings, historic furnishings, lithographs, miniatures, photographs, and portraits. https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/historicCollections.aspx Audio Recordings of Oral Arguments Recordings of oral arguments become publicly accessible at the end of each argument week. A listener has the option to download the audio files or to hear the arguments on the Supreme Court’s website. Recordings are listed by case name, docket number, and the date of oral argument. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gUdL/Fb57lg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:50 PM] https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_audio/2018 Calendars / Lists Supreme Court calendars and argument calendars, as well as day call and hearing lists, are posted in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/calendarsandlists.aspx Career Opportunities The Supreme Court posts vacancy announcements online. It also has programs for docents, fellows, and interns. https://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/jobs.aspx Chief and Associate Justices A Chief Justices list and Associate Justices list are available on the "Justices 1789 to Present" web page. The lists include all of the Justices who have served on the Supreme Court. https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/members_text.aspx A timeline of Chief and Associate Justices is also available. https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/members.aspx Constitutional Interpretation See the cornerstone address of Chief Justice Charles E. Hughes: "The Republic Endures and This Is the Symbol of Its Faith." https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/constitutional.aspx Docket Search The online docket database contains information on the status of cases filed since the beginning of the 2001 Term. https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docket.aspx The engrossed dockets from 1791 to 1995 have been scanned by the National Archives from its microfilm collection and are available in its catalog. https://catalog.archives.gov/id/1524561 Exhibitions The Office of the Curator creates exhibitions to highlight the work and history of the Nation's highest court, the lives of individual Justices, and the architecture of the Supreme Court building. Exhibitions are self-guided and located on the ground floor of the building. http://www.supremecourt.gov/visiting/exhibition.aspx Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Supreme Court posts answers to FAQs online. https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/faq.aspx The Public Information Office has answered questions that reporters often ask in its "Reporter’s Guide to Applications Pending Before The Supreme Court of the United States." https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gUdL/Fb57lg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:50 PM] https://www.supremecourt.gov/publicinfo/reportersguide.pdf | Email: pio@supremecourt.gov Gift Shop The Supreme Court Historical Society Gift Shop is accessible online and located on the ground floor of the Supreme Court building. Merchandise ranges from books, folders, statues, and woven throws to jewelry, learning games, scarves, ties, and writing instruments. The shop is open Monday–Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:25 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays. Phone, 888-539-4438. http://supremecourtgifts.org/ | Email: giftshop@supremecourthistory.org History The Supreme Court Historical Society, a private nonprofit organization, collects and preserves the history of the Supreme Court. Incorporated in the District of Columbia in 1974, its founder Chief Justice Warren E. Burger served as the first honorary chairman. The Society is headquartered in the Opperman House in Washington, DC, where it maintains The Goldman Library. The books housed therein comprise one of the finest collections of Court histories, Justices' writings, and judicial biographies. The library also has materials relating to U.S. attorneys general, solicitors, and Presidents. http://supremecourthistory.org/index.html Indigent Petitioners The “Guide for Filing In Forma Pauperis Cases" assists litigants who may lack the financial resources to pay the filing fee or to submit booklet-format documents under Court Rule 33.1. https://www.supremecourt.gov/guideforIFPcases2017.pdf Links The Supreme Court's website has links to other Internet sources of information on the Federal Government, the Judiciary, and the Supreme Court. https://www.supremecourt.gov/links/links.aspx Minutes of the Court The "Journal of the Supreme Court" contains the official minutes. It reflects the disposition of each case, identifies the court whose judgment is under review, lists the cases argued that day and the attorneys who presented oral argument, contains miscellaneous announcements by the Chief Justice from the bench, and names the attorneys who have been admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court. https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/journal.aspx Press Releases Press releases are posted online. https://www.supremecourt.gov/publicinfo/press/pressreleases.aspx Search Tips Use the search tips to refine a search and find more specific results on the Supreme Court's website. https://www.supremecourt.gov/search_help.aspx https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gUdL/Fb57lg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:50 PM] Site Map The site map allows visitors to look for specific information or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.supremecourt.gov/sitemap.aspx Slip Opinions Slip opinions are posted within minutes after the Justices issue their opinions. They remain posted until the opinions for the entire term are published in the bound volumes of the "United States Reports." A slip opinion comprises the majority or principal opinion, concurring or dissenting opinions, and a prefatory syllabus summarizing the decision. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/slipopinion/18 Speeches Speeches of current and former Supreme Court Justices are available online. https://www.supremecourt.gov/publicinfo/speeches/speeches.aspx Visiting the Court The Supreme Court building is open to the public Monday–Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, excluding Federal holidays. http://www.supremecourt.gov/visiting/visiting.aspx Maps and brochures are available online. The visitors' guide and map are available in translation: Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. https://www.supremecourt.gov/visiting/mapsandbrochures.aspx http://www.supremecourt.gov/contact/contactus.aspx | Email: pio@supremecourt.gov For further information concerning the Supreme Court, contact the Public Information Office, United States Supreme Court Building, One First Street NE., Washington, DC 20543. Phone, 202-479-3211. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gUdL/Fb57lg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:50 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Lower Courts United States Courts of Appeals United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit United States District Courts Territorial Courts United States Court of International Trade Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation SEARCH LOWER COURTS Article III of the Constitution declares, in section 1, that the judicial power of the United States shall be invested in one Supreme Court and in "such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish." The Supreme Court has held that these constitutional courts ". . . share in the exercise of the judicial power defined in that section, can be invested with no other jurisdiction, and have judges who hold office during good behavior, with no power in Congress to provide otherwise." UNITED STATES COURTS OF APPEALS The courts of appeals are intermediate appellate courts created by act of March 3, 1891 (28 U.S.C. ch. 3), to relieve the Supreme Court of considering all appeals in cases originally decided by the Federal trial courts. They are empowered to review all final decisions and certain interlocutory decisions (18 U.S.C. 3731; 28 U.S.C. 1291, 1292) of district courts. They also are empowered to review and enforce orders of many Federal administrative bodies. The decisions of the courts of appeals are final except as they are subject to review on writ of certiorari by the Supreme Court. The United States is divided geographically into 12 judicial circuits, including the District of Columbia. Each circuit has a court of appeals (28 U.S.C. 41, 1294). Each of the 50 States is assigned to one of the circuits. The territories and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico are assigned variously to the first, third, and ninth circuits. There is also a Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which has nationwide jurisdiction defined by subject matter. At present each court of appeals has from 6 to 28 permanent circuit judgeships (179 in all), depending upon the amount of judicial work in the circuit. Circuit judges hold their offices during good behavior as provided by Article III, section 1, of the Constitution. The judge senior in commission who is under 70 years of age (65 at inception of term), has been in office at least 1 year, and has not previously been chief judge, serves as the chief judge of the circuit for a 7-year term. One of the Justices of the Supreme Court is assigned as circuit justice for each of the 13 judicial circuits. Each court of appeals normally hears cases in panels consisting of three judges but may sit en banc with all judges present. The judges of each circuit (except the Federal Circuit) by vote determine the size of the judicial council for the circuit, which consists of the chief judge and an equal number of circuit and district judges. The council considers the state of Federal judicial business in the circuit and may "make all necessary and appropriate orders for [its] effective and expeditious administration . . ." (28 https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=384h6UoqM8c=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:53 PM] U.S.C. 332). The chief judge of each circuit may summon periodically a judicial conference of all judges of the circuit, including members of the bar, to discuss the business of the Federal courts of the circuit (28 U.S.C. 333). The chief judge of each circuit and a district judge elected from each of the 12 geographical circuits, together with the chief judge of the Court of International Trade, serve as members of the Judicial Conference of the United States, over which the Chief Justice of the United States presides. This is the governing body for the administration of the Federal judicial system as a whole (28 U.S.C. 331). To obtain a complete list of judges, court officials, and official stations of the United States Courts of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, as well as information on opinions and cases before the court, consult the Judicial Circuit Web sites listed below. Circuit URL District of Columbia Circuit http://www.cadc.uscourts.gov First Circuit http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov Second Circuit http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov Third Circuit http://www.ca3.uscourts.gov Fourth Circuit http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov Fifth Circuit http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov Sixth Circuit http://www.ca6.uscourts.gov Seventh Circuit http://www.ca7.uscourts.gov Eighth Circuit http://www.ca8.uscourts.gov Ninth Circuit http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov Tenth Circuit http://www.ca10.uscourts.gov Eleventh Circuit http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT This court was established under Article III of the Constitution pursuant to the Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1982 (28 U.S.C. 41, 44, 48), as successor to the former United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals and the United States Court of Claims. The jurisdiction of the court is nationwide (as provided by 28 U.S.C. 1295) and includes appeals from the district courts in patent cases; appeals from the district courts in contract, and certain other civil actions in which the United States is a defendant; and appeals from final decisions of the U.S. Court of International Trade, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The jurisdiction of the court also includes the review of administrative rulings by the Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. International Trade Commission, Secretary of Commerce, agency boards of contract appeals, and the Merit Systems Protection Board, as well as rulemaking of the Department of Veterans Affairs; review of decisions of the U.S. Senate Committee on Ethics concerning discrimination claims of Senate employees; and review of a final order of an entity to be designated by the President concerning discrimination claims of Presidential appointees. The court consists of 12 circuit judges. It sits in panels of three or more on https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=384h6UoqM8c=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:53 PM] each case and may also hear or rehear a case en banc. The court sits principally in Washington, DC, and may hold court wherever any court of appeals sits (28 U.S.C. 48). http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTS The Nation's district courts are the trial courts of general Federal jurisdiction. These courts resolve disputes by determining the facts and applying legal principles to decide which party is right. Each State has at least one district court, and large States have as many as four. There are 89 district courts in the 50 States, plus one in the District of Columbia and another in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Three other U.S. Territories also have courts that hear Federal cases: Guam and the Northern Mariana and Virgin Islands. At present, each district court has from 2 to 28 Federal district judgeships, depending upon the amount of judicial work within its territory. Only one judge is usually required to hear and decide a case in a district court, but in some limited cases it is required that three judges be called together to comprise the court (28 U.S.C. 2284). The judge senior in commission who is under 70 years of age (65 at inception of term), has been in office for at least 1 year, and has not previously been chief judge, serves as chief judge for a 7-year term. There are 645 permanent district judgeships in the 50 States and 15 in the District of Columbia. There are seven district judgeships in Puerto Rico. District judges hold their offices during good behavior as provided by Article III, section 1, of the Constitution. However, Congress may temporary judgeships for a court with the provision that when a future vacancy occurs in that district, such vacancy shall not be filled. Each district court has one or more United States magistrate judges and bankruptcy judges, a clerk, a United States attorney, a United States marshal, probation officers, court reporters, and their staffs. The jurisdiction of the district courts is set forth in title 28, chapter 85, of the United States Code and at 18 U.S.C. 3231. Cases from the district courts are reviewable on appeal by the applicable court of appeals. http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/court-role-and-structure TERRITORIAL COURTS Pursuant to its authority to govern the Territories (Art. IV, sec. 3, clause 2, of the Constitution), Congress has established district courts in the territories of Guam and the Virgin Islands. The District Court of the Canal Zone was abolished on April 1, 1982, pursuant to the Panama Canal Act of 1979 (22 U.S.C. 3601 note). Congress has also established a district court in the Northern Mariana Islands, which is administered by the United States under a trusteeship agreement with the United Nations. These Territorial courts have jurisdiction not only over the subjects described in the judicial article of the Constitution, but also over many local matters that, within the States, are decided in State courts. The District Court of Puerto Rico, by contrast, is established under Article III, is classified like other "district courts," and is called a "court of the United States" (28 U.S.C. 451). There is one judge each in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, and two in the Virgin Islands. The judges in these courts are appointed for terms of 10 years. http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/court-role-and-structure https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=384h6UoqM8c=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:53 PM] For further information concerning the lower courts, contact the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle NE., Washington, DC 20544. Phone, 202-5022600. UNITED STATES COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE This court was originally established as the Board of United States General Appraisers by act of June 10, 1890, which conferred upon it jurisdiction theretofore held by the district and circuit courts in actions arising under the tariff acts (19 U.S.C. ch. 4). The act of May 28, 1926 (19 U.S.C. 405a), created the United States Customs Court to supersede the Board; by acts of August 7, 1939, and June 25, 1948 (28 U.S.C. 1582, 1583), the court was integrated into the United States court structure, organization, and procedure. The act of July 14, 1956 (28 U.S.C. 251), established the court as a court of record of the United States under Article III of the Constitution. The Customs Court Act of 1980 (28 U.S.C. 251) constituted the court as the United States Court of International Trade. The Court of International Trade has jurisdiction over any civil action against the United States arising from Federal laws governing import transactions. This includes classification and valuation cases, as well as authority to review certain agency determinations under the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. 2501) involving antidumping and countervailing duty matters. In addition, it has exclusive jurisdiction of civil actions to review determinations as to the eligibility of workers, firms, and communities for adjustment assistance under the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2101). Civil actions commenced by the United States to recover customs duties, to recover on a customs bond, or for certain civil penalties alleging fraud or negligence are also within the exclusive jurisdiction of the court. The court is composed of a chief judge and eight judges, not more than five of whom may belong to any one political party. Any of its judges may be temporarily designated and assigned by the Chief Justice of the United States to sit as a court of appeals or district court judge in any circuit or district. The court has a clerk and deputy clerks, a librarian, court reporters, and other supporting personnel. Cases before the court may be tried before a jury. Under the Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1982 (28 U.S.C. 1295), appeals are taken to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and ultimately review may be sought in appropriate cases in the Supreme Court of the United States. The principal offices are located in New York, NY, but the court is empowered to hear and determine cases arising at any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States. http://www.cit.uscourts.gov For further information, contact the Clerk, United States Court of International Trade, One Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0001. Phone, 212-264-2814. JUDICIAL PANEL ON MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION The Panel, created by act of April 29, 1968 (28 U.S.C. 1407), and consisting of seven Federal judges designated by the Chief Justice from the courts of appeals and district courts, is authorized to temporarily transfer to a single district, for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings, civil actions https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=384h6UoqM8c=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:53 PM] pending in different districts that involve one or more common questions of fact. http://www.jpml.uscourts.gov For further information, contact the Clerk, Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, Room G–255, Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle NE., Washington, DC 20002-8041. Phone, 202-502-2800. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=384h6UoqM8c=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:40:53 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Special Courts United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims United States Court of Federal Claims United States Tax Court SEARCH SPECIAL COURTS UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES 450 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20442-0001 202-761-1448 202-761-4672 http://www.armfor.uscourts.gov This court was established under Article I of the Constitution of the United States pursuant to act of May 5, 1950, as amended (10 U.S.C. 867). Subject only to certiorari review by the Supreme Court of the United States in a limited number of cases, the court serves as the final appellate tribunal to review court-martial convictions of all the Armed Forces. It is exclusively an appellate criminal court, consisting of five civilian judges who are appointed for 15-year terms by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The court is called upon to exercise jurisdiction to review the record in all cases extending to death; certified to the court by a Judge Advocate General of one of the Armed Forces; or petitioned by accused who have received a sentence of confinement for 1 year or more and/or a punitive discharge. The court also exercises authority under the All Writs Act (28 U.S.C. 1651(a)). In addition, the judges of the court are required by law to work jointly with the senior uniformed lawyer from each of the Armed Forces and two members of the public appointed by the Secretary of Defense to make an annual comprehensive survey, to report annually to the Congress on the operation and progress of the military justice system under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and to recommend improvements wherever necessary. Sources of Information Career Opportunities Job openings and available clerkships are posted online. http://www.armfor.uscourts.gov/newcaaf/employment.htm http://www.armfor.uscourts.gov/newcaaf/contact.htm For further information, contact the Clerk, United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 450 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20442-0001. Phone, 202761-1448. Fax, 202-761-4672. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=XKTluGOOQZw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:30 PM] UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS Suite 900, 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004-2950 202-501-5970 202-501-5848 http://www.uscourts.cavc.gov The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, a court of record under Article I of the Constitution, was established on November 18, 1988 (38 U.S.C. 7251) and given exclusive jurisdiction to review decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Appeals concern veteran disability benefits, dependent educational assistance, survivor benefits, and pension benefits claims. In addition to its review authority, the Court has contempt authority, as well as the authority to compel action by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the authority to grant a petition for extraordinary relief under the All Writs Act (28 U.S.C. 1651), and the authority to make attorney fee determinations under the Equal Access to Justice Act (28 U.S.C. 2412). Decisions of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims are subject to review by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on questions of law and on writ of certiorari by the United States Supreme Court. The Court consists of nine judges whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate for 15-year terms. One of the judges serves as chief judge. The Chief Judge generally conducts a judicial conference every 2 years. The primary purpose of the conference, which involves the active participation of members of the legal community, attorneys, and practitioners admitted to practice before the Court, is to consider the business of the Court and to recommend means of improving the administration of justice within the Court's jurisdiction. The Court is located in Washington, DC, but it is a court of national jurisdiction and may sit at any location within the United States. Opinions issued by the Court, case information, and a current list of judges and officials of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims are available online. Sources of Information Employment Job opportunities are posted online. http://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/employment.php http://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/contact.php For further information, contact the Clerk, United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, Suite 900, 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Washington, DC 200042950. Phone, 202-501-5970. Fax, 202-501-5848 UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS 717 Madison Place NW., Washington, DC 20439 202-357-6400 http://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=XKTluGOOQZw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:30 PM] The United States Court of Federal Claims has jurisdiction over claims seeking money judgments against the United States. A claim must be founded upon the Constitution, an act of Congress, an Executive order, a contract with the United States, or Federal regulations. Judges are appointed by the President for 15-year terms, subject to Senate confirmation. Appeals are to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Sources of Information Career Opportunities Information on job opportunities and internships is available online. http://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/job-opportunitiesemployment http://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/court-directory For further information, contact the Clerk's Office, United States Court of Federal Claims, 717 Madison Place NW., Washington, DC 20439. Phone, 202357-6400. UNITED STATES TAX COURT 400 Second Street NW., Washington, DC 20217-0002 202-521-0700 http://www.ustaxcourt.gov The United States Tax Court is a court of record under Article I of the Constitution of the United States (26 U.S.C. 7441). The court was created as the United States Board of Tax Appeals by the Revenue Act of 1924 (43 Stat. 336). The name was changed to the Tax Court of the United States by the Revenue Act of 1942 (56 Stat. 957). The Tax Reform Act of 1969 (83 Stat. 730) established the court under Article I and then changed its name to the United States Tax Court. The court comprises 19 judges who are appointed by the President to 15-year terms and subject to Senate confirmation. The court also has varying numbers of both senior judges (who may be recalled by the chief judge to perform further judicial duties) and special trial judges (who are appointed by the chief judge and may hear and decide a variety of cases). The court's jurisdiction is set forth in various sections of title 26 of the U.S. Code. The offices of the court and its judges are in Washington, DC. However, the court has national jurisdiction and schedules trial sessions in more than 70 cities in the United States. Each trial session is conducted by one judge, senior judge, or special trial judge. Court proceedings are open to the public and are conducted in accordance with the court's rules of practice and procedure and the rules of evidence applicable in trials without a jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. A fee of $60 is charged for the filing of a petition. Practice before the court is limited to practitioners admitted under the court's rules of practice and procedure. Decisions entered by the court, other than decisions in small tax cases, may be appealed to the regional courts of appeals and, thereafter, upon the granting of a writ of certiorari, to the Supreme Court of the United States. At the option of petitioners, simplified procedures may be used in small tax cases. Small tax cases are final and not subject to review by any court. http://www.ustaxcourt.gov/about.htm Sources of Information https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=XKTluGOOQZw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:30 PM] Career Opportunities Vacancy announcements and information on the court's law clerk program are available online. http://www.ustaxcourt.gov/employment.htm Forms Applications, certificates, notices, and other forms can be completed online and then printed. http://www.ustaxcourt.gov/forms.htm Taxpayer Information An online guide provides information—not legal advice—that may be helpful for those representing themselves before the Tax Court. It answers frequent questions that taxpayers ask and explains the process of filing a petition to begin a Tax Court case and things that occur before, during, and after trial. It also features a glossary. http://www.ustaxcourt.gov/taxpayer_info_intro.htm | Email: info@ustaxcourt.gov http://www.ustaxcourt.gov/phone.htm For further information, contact the Office of the Clerk of the Court, United States Tax Court, 400 Second Street NW., Washington, DC 20217-0002. Phone, 202-521-0700. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=XKTluGOOQZw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:30 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Administrative Office of the United States Courts SEARCH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES COURTS One Columbus Circle NE., Washington, DC 20544 202-502-2600 http://www.uscourts.gov DIRECTOR James C. Duff Deputy Director Lee Ann Bennett ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Department of Administrative Services James R. Baugher Department of Program Services Laura C. Minor Department of Technology Services Joseph R. Peters, Jr. General Counsel Sheryl L. Walter Judicial Conference Secretariat Officer Katherine H. Simon Legislative Affairs Officer Cordia A. Strom Public Affairs Officer David A. Sellers The Administrative Office of the United States Courts supports and serves the nonjudicial, administrative business of the United States Courts. Organizational Chart The Administrative Office of the United States Courts was created by act of August 7, 1939 (28 U.S.C. 601). It was established on November 6, 1939. The Chief Justice of the United States, after consultation with the Judicial Conference, appoints the Director and Deputy Director of the Administrative Office. Administering the Courts The Director is the administrative officer of the courts of the United States—except of the Supreme Court. Under the guidance of the Judicial Conference of the United States, the Director supervises all administrative matters relating to the offices of clerks and other clerical and administrative personnel of the courts; examines the state of the dockets of the courts, secures information as to the courts' need of assistance, and prepares statistical data and reports each quarter and transmits them to the chief judges of the circuits; submits an activities report of the Administrative Office and the courts' state of business to the annual meeting of the Judicial Conference of the United States; fixes the compensation of court employees whose compensation is not otherwise fixed by law; regulates and pays annuities to widows and surviving dependent children of judges; disburses moneys appropriated for the https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=nbKrEPzeztc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:48 PM] maintenance and operation of the courts; examines accounts of court officers; regulates travel of judicial personnel; provides accommodations and supplies for the courts and their clerical and administrative personnel; establishes and maintains programs for the certification and utilization of court interpreters and the provision of special interpretation services in the courts; and performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Supreme Court or the Judicial Conference of the United States. The Director also prepares and submits the budget of the courts, which the Office of Management and Budget transmits to Congress without change. http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/judicial-administration Probation Officers The Administrative Office exercises general supervision of the accounts and practices of the Federal probation offices, which are subject to primary control by the respective district courts that they serve. The Administrative Office publishes, in cooperation with the Department of Justice's Bureau of Prisons, the "Federal Probation Journal." This online, quarterly publication presents current thought, research, and practice in corrections, community supervision, and criminal justice. In accordance with the Pretrial Services Act of 1982 (18 U.S.C. 3152), the Director establishes pretrial services in the district courts. The offices of these district courts report information on pretrial release of persons charged with Federal offenses and supervise such persons who are released to their custody. http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/probation-and-pretrial-services Bankruptcy According to the Bankruptcy Amendments and Federal Judgeship Act of 1984 (28 U.S.C. 151), the bankruptcy judges for each judicial district constitute a unit of the district court known as the bankruptcy court. The courts of appeals appoint bankruptcy judges in such numbers as authorized by Congress. These judges serve for a term of 14 years as judicial officers of the district courts. This act placed jurisdiction in the district courts over all cases under title 11, United States Code, and all proceedings arising in or related to cases under that title (28 U.S.C. 1334). The district court may refer such cases and proceedings to its bankruptcy judges (as authorized by 28 U.S.C. 157). The Director of the Administrative Office recommends to the Judicial Conference the duty stations of bankruptcy judges and the places they hold court, surveys the need for additional bankruptcy judgeships to be recommended to Congress, and determines the staff needs of bankruptcy judges and the clerks of the bankruptcy courts. http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/bankruptcy Federal Magistrate Judges The Director of the Administrative Office exercises general supervision over administrative matters in offices of U.S. magistrate judges, compiles and evaluates statistical data relating to such offices, and submits reports thereon to the Judicial Conference. The Director reports annually to Congress on the business that has come before U.S. magistrate judges and also prepares legal and administrative manuals for the magistrate judges. In compliance with the act, the Administrative Office conducts surveys of the conditions in the judicial districts to make recommendations as to the number, location, and salaries of magistrate judges. The Judicial Conference then determines their number, location, and salaries, subject to the availability of appropriated funds. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=nbKrEPzeztc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:48 PM] Federal Defenders The Criminal Justice Act (18 U.S.C. 3006A) establishes the procedure for the appointment of private panel attorneys in Federal criminal cases for individuals who are unable to afford adequate representation, under plans adopted by each district court. The act also permits the establishment of Federal public defender or Federal community defender organizations by the district courts in districts where at least 200 persons annually require the appointment of counsel. Two adjacent districts may be combined to reach this total. Each defender organization submits to the Director of the Administrative Office an annual report of its activities along with a proposed budget or, in the case of community defender organizations, a proposed grant for the coming year. The Director is responsible for the submission of the proposed budgets and grants to the Judicial Conference for approval. The Director also makes payments to the defender organizations out of appropriations in accordance with the approved budgets and grants, as well as compensating private counsel appointed to defend criminal cases in the United States courts. http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/defender-services Sources of Information Budget, Accounting, and Procurement Phone, 202-502-2000. http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/business-opportunities Court Services Phone, 202-502-1500. Defender Services Phone, 202-502-3030. http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/defender-services Educational Resources Learning resources for students are available online. http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources Electronic Filing Attorneys and others may submit files online using the Federal courts' Case Management and Electronic Case Files system. http://www.uscourts.gov/courtrecords/electronic-filing-cmecf Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Answers to FAQs on the Federal Judiciary are available online. http://www.uscourts.gov/frequently-asked-questions-faqs General Counsel Phone, 202-502-1100. Glossary A glossary of legal terms is available online. http://www.uscourts.gov/glossary https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=nbKrEPzeztc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:48 PM] Human Resources Phone, 202-502-3100. Judicial Conference Executive Secretariat Phone, 202-502-2400. http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/governance-judicial-conference/aboutjudicial-conference Judicial Services Phone, 202-502-1800. Judiciary Reporting and Analysis Phone, 202-502-1440. Legislative Affairs Phone, 202-502-1700. Probation and Pretrial Services Phone, 202-502-1600. http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/probation-and-pretrial-services Public Affairs Phone, 202-502-2600. Publications The Federal judiciary and Administrative Office produce publications for the Congress, the public, and others to educate and inform about the work of the courts. http://www.uscourts.gov/statistics-reports/publications Statistical Data Statistical data on the business of the Federal Judiciary are available online. http://www.uscourts.gov/statistics-reports/caseload-statistics-data-tables http://www.uscourts.gov/contact-us For further information, contact the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle NE., Washington, DC 20544. Phone, 202-502-2600. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=nbKrEPzeztc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:48 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Federal Judicial Center FEDERAL JUDICIAL CENTER Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle NE., Washington, DC 20002-8003 202-502-4000 http://www.fjc.gov DIRECTOR Jeremy D. Fogel Deputy Director John S. Cooke Director, Editorial and Information Services Office John S. Cooke Director, Education Division Dana K. Chipman Director, Federal Judicial History Office Clara Altman Director, Information Technology Office Esther DeVries Director, International Judicial Relations Office Mira Gur-Arie Director, Office of Administration Nancy Payne Director, Research Division James B. Eaglin The Federal Judicial Center is the judicial branch's agency for policy research and continuing education. The Federal Judicial Center was created by act of December 20, 1967 (28 U.S.C. 620), to further the development and adoption of improved judicial administration in the courts of the United States. The Center's basic policies and activities are determined by its Board, which is composed of the Chief Justice of the United States, who is permanent Chair of the Board by statute, and two judges of the U.S. courts of appeals, three judges of the U.S. district courts, one bankruptcy judge, and one magistrate judge, all of whom are elected for 4-year terms by the Judicial Conference of the United States. The Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts is also a permanent member of the Board. The organization of the Center reflects its primary statutory mandates. The Education Division plans education and produces training—including curriculum packages for indistrict training, in-person programs, publications, video programs, and web-based programs and resources—for judges and court staff. The Research Division examines and evaluates current and alternative Federal court practices and policies. Its research assists Judicial Conference committees in developing policy recommendations. The research also contributes substantially to the Center's educational programs. The Federal Judicial History Office helps courts and others https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=lXrsXUrhnFQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:51 PM] study and preserve Federal judicial history. The International Judicial Relations Office provides information to judicial and legal officials from foreign countries and informs Federal judicial personnel of developments in international law and other court systems that may affect their work. Two units of the Director's Office—the Information Technology Office and the Editorial and Information Services Office—support the agency's mission through editorial and design assistance, organization and dissemination of Center resources, and technology. Sources of Information Annual Reports Annual Reports, from 1969 to the present, are available to download as Portable Document Format (PDF) files. https://www.fjc.gov/content/annual-reports Educational Materials Materials that the Center produces as part of its educational programs for judges and court employees are accessible online. https://www.fjc.gov/education Career Opportunities The Center posts job openings online. Contact the Human Resources Office for more information. Phone, 202-502-4165. https://www.fjc.gov/about/job-vacancies History Questions about the history of the Federal judiciary? Submit them to the experts at the Federal Judicial History Office. Phone, 202-502-4180. Fax, 202-502-4077. https://www.fjc.gov/history | Email: history@fjc.gov Nearly 600 images of historic Federal courthouses and other buildings that have served as the meeting places of Federal courts are available online. https://www.fjc.gov/history/courthouses Publications Single copies of most Federal Judicial Center publications that are printed in hard copy are available free of charge. Phone, 202-502-4153. Fax, 202-502-4077. https://www.fjc.gov/publications Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.fjc.gov/sitemap Teaching Resources Teaching and civic outreach resources are available online. https://www.fjc.gov/education/civic-education-about-courts Visiting Foreign Judicial Fellows Foreign judges, court officials, and scholars may apply for the opportunity to conduct research at the Center on topics concerning the administration of justice in the United https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=lXrsXUrhnFQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:51 PM] States. https://www.fjc.gov/content/visiting-foreign-judicial-fellows-program http://www.fjc.gov/public/home.nsf For further information, contact the Federal Judicial Center, Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, One Columbus Circle NE., Washington, DC 20002-8003. Phone, 202502-4000. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=lXrsXUrhnFQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:51 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH United States Sentencing Commission UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Suite 2-500, One Columbus Circle NE., Washington, DC 20002-8002 202-502-4500 http://www.ussc.gov CHAIR William H. Pryor, Jr., Acting Vice Chair (vacancy) Vice Chair (vacancy) Vice Chair (vacancy) Commissioner Charles R. Breyer Commissioner Rachel E. Barkow Commissioner Danny C. Reeves Commissioner Wiiliam H. Pryor, Jr. Commissioner (ex officio) Jonathan Wroblewski Commissioner (ex officio) J. Patricia Wilson Smoot Staff Director Kenneth P. Cohen Director, Office of Administration and Planning Susan M. Brazel Director, Office of Education and Sentencing Practice Raquel Wilson Director, Office of Legislative and Public Affairs Christine M. Leonard Director, Office of Research and Data Glenn R. Schmitt General Counsel Kathleen C. Grilli The United States Sentencing Commission develops sentencing guidelines and policies for the Federal court system. Organizational Chart The United States Sentencing Commission was established as an independent agency in the judicial branch of the Federal Government by the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 (28 U.S.C. 991 et seq. and 18 U.S.C. 3551 et seq.). The Commission establishes sentencing guidelines and policies for the Federal courts, advising them of the appropriate form and severity of punishment for offenders convicted of Federal crimes. The Commission comprises seven voting members and two nonvoting members. The https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xJn3mOk1EXQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:54 PM] President appoints the voting members with the advice and consent of the Senate for 6-year terms. The President also appoints one of the voting members as the Chair and designates three others as Vice Chairs. The Commission evaluates the effects of the sentencing guidelines on the criminal justice system, advises Congress on the modification or enactment of statutes pertaining to criminal law and sentencing matters, establishes a research and development program on sentencing issues, and performs other related duties. In executing its duties, the Commission promulgates and distributes to Federal courts and to the U.S. probation system guidelines for determining sentences to be imposed in criminal cases, general policy statements regarding the application of guidelines, and policy statements on the appropriate use of probation and supervised release revocation provisions. These sentencing guidelines and policy statements are intended to support the principles of just punishment, deterrence, incapacitation, and rehabilitation; provide fairness in meeting the purposes of sentencing; avoid unwarranted disparity; and reflect advancement in the knowledge of human behavior as it relates to the criminal justice process. The Commission also provides training, conducts research on sentencing-related issues, and serves as an information resource for Congress, criminal justice practitioners, and the public. http://www.ussc.gov/about Sources of Information Education The Commission offers courses that fulfill continuing legal education requirements in several jurisdictions. http://www.ussc.gov/education/training-resources/continuing-legal-education Career Opportunities The Commission posts job announcements on its Web site. http://www.ussc.gov/employment Guidelines Manual The current "USSC Guidelines Manual" is available in Portable Document Format on the Commission's Web site. An electronic archive of the yearly manual starts with the year 1987. http://www.ussc.gov/guidelines/2015-guidelines-manual/archive Helpline Attorneys, judges, and probation officers who have questions may call the Commission's helpline for assistance. The helpline also handles data requests. Its hours of operations are 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., eastern standard time, Monday–Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Phone, 202-502-4545. News Press releases are available on the Commission's Web site. http://www.ussc.gov/about/news/press-releases The Commission also posts amicus curiae briefs, reports, speeches, statements, and testimonies online. http://www.ussc.gov/about/news/testimony-speeches/speeches-and-submissions https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xJn3mOk1EXQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:54 PM] Publications A topical index of publications is available online. http://www.ussc.gov/research/topical-index-publications Reports The Commission posts reports to the Congress on its Web site. http://www.ussc.gov/research/reports-congress Annual overviews of Federal criminal cases are available online. http://www.ussc.gov/topic/year-review The Office of Research and Data publishes periodic reports on Federal sentencing practices. The reports include information on the types of crimes committed, offenders who commit those crimes, the punishments imposed, and the manner in which the sentencing guidelines were applied. http://www.ussc.gov/topic/data-reports Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.ussc.gov/sitemap Updates An online subscription form is available to sign up for regular email updates from the USSC. http://www.ussc.gov/sign-regular-updates http://www.ussc.gov | Email: pubaffairs@ussc.gov For further information, contact the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs, U.S. Sentencing Commission, Suite 2–500, One Columbus Circle NE., Washington, DC 20002-8002. Phone, 202-502-4500. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xJn3mOk1EXQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:54 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH The President THE PRESIDENT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Donald J. Trump Article II, section 1, of the Constitution provides that "[t]he executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, . . . together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term . . . ." In addition to the powers set forth in the Constitution, the statutes have conferred upon the President specific authority and responsibility covering a wide range of matters (United States Code Index). The President is the administrative head of the executive branch of the Government, which includes numerous agencies, both temporary and permanent, as well as the 15 executive departments. The Cabinet The Cabinet, a creation of custom and tradition dating back to George Washington's administration, functions at the pleasure of the President. Its purpose is to advise the President upon any subject, relating to the duties of the respective offices, on which he requests information (pursuant to Article II, section 2, of the Constitution). The Cabinet is composed of the Vice President and the heads of the 15 executive departments--the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, and the Attorney General. Additionally, in the Obama administration, Cabinet-level rank has been accorded to the Chief of Staff to the President; the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency; the Chair, Council of Economic Advisers; the Director, Office of Management and Budget; the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations; and the U.S. Trade Representative. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=cQcWzO1Ue2M=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:41:58 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH The Vice President THE VICE PRESIDENT THE VICE PRESIDENT Michael R. Pence Article II, section 1, of the Constitution provides that the President "shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, . . . together with the Vice President . . . .'' In addition to his role as President of the Senate, the Vice President is empowered to succeed to the Presidency, pursuant to Article II and the 20th and 25th amendments to the Constitution. The executive functions of the Vice President include participation in Cabinet meetings and, by statute, membership on the National Security Council and the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=uB3vvRbJNMM=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:01 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. The Executive Office of the President White House Office Office of the Vice President Council of Economic Advisers Council on Environmental Quality National Security Council Office of Administration Office of Management and Budget Office of National Drug Control Policy Office of Policy Development Domestic Policy Council National Economic Council Office of Science and Technology Policy Office of the United States Trade Representative SEARCH THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Under authority of the Reorganization Act of 1939 (5 U.S.C. 133-133r, 133t note), various agencies were transferred to the Executive Office of the President by the President's Reorganization Plans I and II of 1939 (5 U.S.C. app.), effective July 1, 1939. Executive Order 8248 of September 8, 1939, established the divisions of the Executive Office and defined their functions. Subsequently, Presidents have used Executive orders, reorganization plans, and legislative initiatives to reorganize the Executive Office to make its composition compatible with the goals of their administrations. WHITE HOUSE OFFICE 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20500 202-456-1414 http://www.whitehouse.gov ASSISTANTS TO THE PRESIDENT CHIEF OF STAFF Gen. John F. Kelly, USMC (retired) Chief of Staff to the First Lady Lindsay Reynolds Counsel to the President Donald F. McGahn II Deputy Chief of Staff for Implementation Rick Dearborn Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Joe Hagin Deputy National Security Adviser Maj. Gen. Ricky Waddell, USA (retired) Director of the White House Military Office (vacancy) Director of Communications Hope C. Hicks Director of Presidential Personnel John DeStefano Director of Scheduling and Advance (vacancy) National Security Adviser Lt. General H.R. McMasters, USA Press Secretary Sarah H. Sanders Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Counselor to the President Thomas Bossert Kellyanne Conway https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] SENIOR ADVISORS Assistant to the President for Climate, Conservation and Energy Policy Brian C. Deese Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Valerie B. Jarrett Engagement Assistant to the President for Strategy and Communications Shailagh Murray The above list of key personnel was updated 10–2017. The White House Office serves the President in the performance of the many detailed activities incident to his immediate office. The President's staff facilitates and maintains communication with the Congress, the heads of executive agencies, the press and other information media, and the general public. The various Assistants to the President aid the President in such matters as he may direct. OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20501 202-456-7549 https://https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/vice-president-biden CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE VICE PRESIDENT Nick Ayers Chief of Staff to Karen Pence Kristan King Nevins Special Assistant to the Vice President Zach Bauer Counsel / Assistant to the Vice President Mark Paoletta Deputy Chief of Staff to Karen Pence / Special Assistant to the President Anthony Bernal DIRECTORS Administration / Deputy Assistant to the Vice President Advance / Deputy Assistant to the Vice President Communications Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs / Special Assistant to the President Legislative Affairs / Assistant to the Vice President Scheduling / Deputy Assistant to the Vice President Speechwriting / Special Assistant to the President Mike Boisvenue Robert Peede Jared Agen Andeliz Castillo Jonathan Hilar Megan Patenaude Stephen Ford https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] National Security Advisor Andrea Thompson The Office of the Vice President serves the Vice President in the performance of the many activities incident to his immediate office. COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS Seventeenth and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20502 202-456-4779 http://www.whitehouse.gov/cea CHAIRMAN Kevin A. Hassett Member Tomas J. Philipson Member Richard V. Burkhauser The Council of Economic Advisers analyzes and appraises the national economy to make policy recommendations to the President. The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) was established in the Executive Office of the President by the Employment Act of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1023). It now functions under that statute and Reorganization Plan No. 9 of 1953 (5 U.S.C. app.), effective August 1, 1953. The Chair and the two members govern the Council. The President appoints the Chair, whom the Senate must confirm, and the two members. The Council analyzes the national economy and its various segments; advises the President on economic developments; appraises the economic programs and policies of the Federal Government; recommends policies for economic growth and stability to the President; assists in the preparation of the President's economic reports to the Congress; and prepares the Annual Report of the Council of Economic Advisers. Sources of Information Career Opportunities To learn about career opportunities, visit the "Jobs and Internships" Web page. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/cea/jobs History Photographs and brief professional bios of former Council Chairs, beginning with Edwin G. Nourse, who served as the Chair from 1946 to 1949, are available online. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/cea/about/former-chairs Brief professional bios of former Council members, beginning with John D. Clark, who served as a member from 1946 to 1950 and then as the Vice Chair, are available online. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/cea/about/Former-Members Publications Reports and briefs are available in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] Council's Web site. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/cea/factsheets-reports A monthly publication prepared by the Council for the Joint Economic Committee, "Economic Indicators" provides Congress and the public with information on business activity; credit, money, and prices; Federal finance; gross domestic product; employment, income, and production; international statistics; and security markets. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/cea/economic-indicators A yearly report written by the Council's Chair, the "Economic Report of the President" presents the administration's domestic and international economic policies. The report surveys the Nation's economic progress with text and data appendices. The full report and individual chapters are accessible in Portable Document Format (PDF) for download on the Council's Web site. Statistical tables are also available for download in Portable Document and Excel formats. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/cea/economic-report-of-thePresident Speeches / Testimony The Council posts Op-Ed pieces, prepared testimonies for congressional hearings, and speeches on its Web site. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/cea/speeches-testimony http://www.whitehouse.gov/cea For further information, contact the Council of Economic Advisers, Seventeenth and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20502. Phone, 202-456-4779. COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 722 Jackson Place NW., Washington, DC 20503 202-395-5750 202-456-6224 202-456-2710 http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq CHAIR (vacancy) Chief of Staff Christopher Adamo ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Climate Preparedness Jainey Bavishi Communications Noreen Nielson Conservation and Wildlife Timothy Male Energy and Climate Change Richard Duke Lands and Water Ecosystems Michael Degnan Legislative Affairs Stephenne Harding NEPA Oversight Edward Boling Ocean and Coastal Policy Whitley Saumweber https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] Deputy Associate Director, Public Engagement and Communications Mark Antoniewicz General Counsel Brenda Mallory Managing Director Christina Goldfuss The Council on Environmental Quality formulates and recommends national policies and initiatives for improving the environment. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) was established within the Executive Office of the President by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). The Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4371 et seq.) established the Office of Environmental Quality (OEQ) to provide professional and administrative support for the Council. The CEQ and OEQ are referred to, collectively, as the Council on Environmental Quality. The CEQ Chair, whom the President appoints and the Senate confirms, serves as Director of the OEQ. The Council develops policies that bring together the Nation's economic, social, and environmental priorities to improve Federal decisionmaking. As required by NEPA, the CEQ also evaluates, coordinates, and mediates Federal activities. It advises and assists the President on both national and international environmental policy matters. It oversees Federal agency and departmental implementation of NEPA. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/initiatives Sources of Information Blog The CEQ Web site features a blog. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/blog Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests may be submitted by email (without an attachment) or fax or sent by postal mail to the Freedom of Information Officer, Council on Environmental Quality, 722 Jackson Place NW., Washington, DC 20503. Fax, 202-456-0753. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/foia | Email: efoia@ceq.eop.gov Internships Most interns work a semester-based schedule (May–August, September– December, or January–April). A position may be customized, however, to accommodate applicant availability and project needs. Application deadlines are February 1 for the summer, June 13 for the fall, and October 1 for the spring. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/internships | Email: internships@ceq.eop.gov Open Government The CEQ supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/open Participation https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] The CEQ maintains a social media presence on Twitter and Facebook. An online subscription form is available to sign up for email updates from the CEQ and opportunities to get involved. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/stay-connected Press Releases The CEQ posts announcements, factsheets, memoranda, statements, and other newsworthy items on its Web site. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/press_releases http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq For further information, contact the Information Office, Council on Environmental Quality, 722 Jackson Place NW., Washington, DC 20503. Phone, 202-395-5750. Fax, 202-456-2710. NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20504 202-456-1414 http://www.whitehouse.gov/nsc MEMBERS THE PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump The Vice President Michael R. Pence Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis, USMC (retired) STATUTORY ADVISERS Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., USMC STANDING PARTICIPANTS Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin Chief of Staff to the President Gen. John Kelly, USMC (retired) Counsel to the President Donald F. McGahn, II National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. H.R. McMasters, USA (retired) Director of the National Economic Council Gary D. Cohn OFFICIALS National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. H.R. McMasters, USA (retired) Deputy National Security Adviser Maj. Gen. Ricky Waddell, USA (retired) The National Security Council was established by the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (50 U.S.C. 402). The Council was placed in the Executive https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] Office of the President by Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1949 (5 U.S.C. app.). The President chairs the National Security Council. Its statutory members, in addition to the President, are the Vice President and the Secretaries of State and Defense. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the statutory military adviser to the Council, and the Director of National Intelligence serves as its intelligence adviser. The Secretary of the Treasury, the U.S. Representative to the United Nations, the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, and the Chief of Staff to the President are invited to all meetings of the Council. The Attorney General and the Director of National Drug Control Policy are invited to attend meetings pertaining to their jurisdictions, and other officials are invited, as appropriate. The Council advises and assists the President in integrating all aspects of national security policy as it affects the United States—domestic, foreign, military, intelligence, and economic—in conjunction with the National Economic Council. http://www.whitehouse.gov/nsc For further information, contact the National Security Council, Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20504. Phone, 202-456-1414. OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20503 202-456-2861 http://www.whitehouse.gov/oa DIRECTOR / DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT (vacancy) Chief Administrative Officer (vacancy) Chief Financial Officer Faisal Amin Chief Logistics Officer Stephen E. Pearson, Acting General Counsel Hugh L. Brady The Office of Administration was formally established within the Executive Office of the President by Executive Order 12028 of December 12, 1977. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/oa/history The Office is exclusively dedicated to assisting the President in providing uniform administrative support services to all units within the Executive Office of the President. The services provided include facilities, information, personnel, technology, and financial management; digital solutions, library, and research services; security; legislative liaisons; and general office operations such as mail, messenger, printing, procurement, and supply services. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/oa Sources of Information Career Opportunities The Office of Administration relies on professionals who come from diverse backgrounds and posses a rare blend of education, experience, and skill. The https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] Office announces job vacancies on USAJobs.gov. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/oa/jobs Photo Gallery The Office of Administration contributes to the architectural and historic preservation of the properties associated with the Executive Office of the President. Images of current and past preservation projects are available online. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/oa/preservation/projects http://www.whitehouse.gov/oa For further information, contact the Office of the Director, Office of Administration, Washington, DC 20503. Phone, 202-456-2861. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 202-395-3080 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb DIRECTOR Mick Mulvaney Deputy Director Thomas M. Reilly, Acting Controller, Office of Federal Financial Management (vacancy) Deputy Director, Management Dustin S. Brown, Acting Executive Associate Director (vacancy) General Counsel (vacancy) Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (vacancy) ADMINISTRATORS Office of Federal Procurement Policy (vacancy) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Dominic J. Mancini, Acting DIRECTORS ASSISTANT DIRECTORS Budget Kelly A. Kinneen, Acting Legislative Reference Matthew J. Vaeth Management and Operations Sarah W. Spooner ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Communications John S. Czwartacki Economic Policy (vacancy) Education, Income Maintenance and Labor John W. Gray General Government Programs Kathleen L. Kraninger Health Joseph L. Grogan Information Technology and E– https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] Government (vacancy) Legislative Affairs Jonathan A. Slemrod National Security Programs Robert B. Blair Natural Resource Programs James P. Herz Performance Management (vacancy) The Office of Management and Budget evaluates, formulates, and coordinates management procedures and program objectives within and among Federal departments and agencies. It also controls the administration of the Federal budget, while routinely providing the President with recommendations regarding budget proposals and relevant legislative enactments. Organizational Chart The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), formerly the Bureau of the Budget, was established in the Executive Office of the President pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1939 (5 U.S.C. app.). The Office's primary functions are diverse and many: to assist the President in developing and maintaining effective government by reviewing the organizational structure and management procedures of the executive branch to ensure that the intended results are achieved; to assist in developing efficient coordinating mechanisms to implement Government activities and to expand interagency cooperation; to assist the President in preparing the budget and in formulating the Government's fiscal program; to supervise and control the administration of the budget; to assist the President by clearing and coordinating departmental advice on proposed legislation and by making recommendations effecting Presidential action on legislative enactments, in accordance with past practice; to assist in developing regulatory reform proposals and programs for paperwork reduction, especially reporting burdens of the public; to assist in considering, clearing, and, where necessary, preparing proposed Executive orders and proclamations; to plan and develop information systems that provide the President with program performance data; to plan, conduct, and promote evaluation efforts that assist the President in assessing program objectives, performance, and efficiency; to keep the President informed of the progress of activities by Government agencies with respect to work proposed, initiated, and completed, together with the relative timing of work between the several agencies of the Government, all to the end that the work programs of the several agencies of the executive branch of the Government may be coordinated and that the moneys appropriated by the Congress may be expended in the most economical manner, barring overlapping and duplication of effort; and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement processes by providing overall direction of procurement policies, regulations, procedures, and forms. https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/organization_mission Sources of Information Career Opportunities The "Join OMB" Web page has links to learn more about career and detail opportunities, student internships, and applying for OMB positions. Questions may be addressed to the Human Resources Division, Office of Administration, Washington, DC 20500. Phone, 202-395-1088. https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/recruitment_default https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Information on how to submit a FOIA request is available online. The OMB's FOIA Request Service Center also provides assistance. Phone, 202-395-3642. https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/foia_default#reading | Email: OMBFOIA@omb.eop.gov Publications A copy of the "Budget of the United States Government" may be downloaded from the OMB Web site or purchased from the Government Publishing Office bookstore. Phone, 202-512-0132. https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/Overview https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/budget-economy | Email: mainbks@gpo.gov https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/contact For further information, contact the Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Phone, 202-395-3080. OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY Executive Office of the President, Washington, DC 20503 202-395-6700 202-395-6708 http://www.ondcp.gov DIRECTOR Richard J. Baum, Acting Chief of Staff Lawrence L. Muir, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Research and Budget General Counsel (vacancy) Lawrence L. Muir ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Office of Intelligence Gerard K. Burns Office of Intergovernmental Public Liaison (vacancy) Office of Legislative Affairs (vacancy) Office of Management and Administration Michele C. Marx Office of Public Affairs (vacancy) Office of Research / Data Analysis (vacancy) The Office of National Drug Control Policy helps the President establish his National Drug Control Strategy objectives, priorities, and policies and makes budget, program, and policy recommendations affecting National Drug Control Program agencies. The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) was established by the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.), effective January 29, 1989, reauthorized through the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1988 (21 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), and again reauthorized through the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 (21 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] The President appoints the Director of National Drug Control Policy with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Director establishes policies, objectives, priorities, and performance measurements for the National Drug Control Program. Each year, the Director promulgates the President's National Drug Control Strategy, other related drug control strategies, supporting reports, and a program budget that the President submits to Congress. The Director advises the President on necessary changes in the organization, management, budgeting, and personnel allocation of Federal agencies that monitor drug activities. The Director also notifies Federal agencies if their policies do not comply with their responsibilities under the National Drug Control Strategy. The ONDCP also has direct programmatic responsibility for the Drug-Free Communities Support and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas programs. https://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/office-descriptions Sources of Information Career Opportunities Contact the Personnel Section, Office of National Drug Control Policy. Phone, 202-395-6695. Information on student opportunities is available on the "Working at ONDCP" Web page. https://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/working-at-ondcp Publications To receive publications on drugs and crime control policies, to access specific drug-related data, to access customized bibliographic searches, and to learn more about data availability and other resources, visit the ONDCP Web site. https://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/news-releases http://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp For further information, contact the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the President, Washington, DC 20503. Phone, 202-395-6700. Fax, 202-395-6708. OFFICE OF POLICY DEVELOPMENT The Office of Policy Development comprises the Domestic Policy and the National Economic Councils, which advise and assist the President in the formulation, coordination, and implementation of domestic and economic policy. The Office of Policy Development also supports other policy development and implementation activities as directed by the President. DOMESTIC POLICY COUNCIL Room 469, Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20502 202-456-5594 https://https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/dpc DOMESTIC POLICY COUNCIL DIRECTOR / DOMESTIC POLICY ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT Andrew P. Bremberg https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] The above list of key personnel was updated 10–2018. The Domestic Policy Council was established August 16, 1993, by Executive Order 12859. The Council oversees development and implementation of the President's domestic policy agenda and ensures coordination and communication among the heads of relevant Federal offices and agencies. NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL Room 235, Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20502 202-456-2800 https://https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/nec NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL DIRECTOR / ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ECONOMIC Lawrence A. Kudlow POLICY The above list of key personnel was updated 10–2018. The National Economic Council was created January 25, 1993, by Executive Order 12835, to coordinate the economic policymaking process and advise the President on economic policy. The Council also ensures that economic policy decisions and programs remain consistent with the President's stated goals and monitors the implementation of the President's economic goals. OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20502 202-456-4444 202-456-6021 http://www.ostp.gov DIRECTOR John P. Holdren Chief of Staff Cristin Dorgelo Assistant Director, Federal Research and Development Assistant Director, Legislative Affairs Kei Koizumi Donna Pignatelli Communications Director / Senior Policy https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] Analyst Kristin Lee Deputy Chief of Staff / Assistant Director Ted M. Wackler General Counsel Rachael Leonard OFFICE OF THE CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith Deputy Chief Technology Officer Alexander Macgillivray Deputy Chief Technology Officer Corinna Zarek Deputy Chief Technology Officer Edward W. Felten Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Data Policy / Chief Data Scientist Dhanuray Patil ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY DIVISION Associate Director Assistant Director, Clean Energy and Transportation Assistant Director, Climate Adaptation and Ecosystems Assistant Director, Climate Resilience and Information Assistant Director, Climate Resilience and Land Use (vacancy) Austin Brown Laura Petes Amy Luers Rich Pouyat Assistant Director, Climate Science Donald Wuebbles Assistant Director, Earth Observations David Hermreck Assistant Director, Environmental Health Bruce Rodan Assistant Director, Natural Disaster Resilience Jacqueline Meszaros Assistant Director, Polar Sciences Martin Jeffries Assistant Director, Space Weather William Murtagh Principal Assistant Director, Environment and Energy Tamara Dickinson NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION Associate Director Assistant Director, Biosecurity and Emerging Technologies (vacancy) Gerald Epstein Assistant Director, Cybersecurity Timothy Polk Assistant Director, Cybersecurity Strategy Gregory Shannon Assistant Director, Defense Programs Chris Fall Assistant Director, Global Security Matthew J. Heavner Assistant Director, Special Programs Mark LeBlanc Principal Assistant Director, National Security and International Affairs Steve Fetter SCIENCE DIVISION https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] Associate Director Jo Emily Handelsman Assistant Director, Bioethics and Privacy Melissa Goldstein Assistant Director, Broadening Participation Assistant Director, Education and Learning Science Assistant Director, Education and Physical Sciences Wanda Ward Danielle Carnival Meredith Drosback Assistant Director, Research Infrastructure Altaf Carim Assistant Director, Scientific Data and Information Jerry Sheehan TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION DIVISION Associate Director (vacancy) Assistant Director, Behavioral Science Maya Shankar Assistant Director, Biological Innovation Robbie Barbero Assistant Director, Civil and Commercial Space Assistant Director, Education and Telecommunications Innovation Benjamin Roberts Aadil Ginwala Assistant Director, Entrepreneurship Douglas Rand Assistant Director, Innovation for Growth Jennifer Erickson Assistant Director, Learning and Innovation Kumar Garg Assistant Director, Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Assistant Director, Open Innovation Deputy Director for Technology and Innovation Lloyd Whitman Christofer Nelson Thomas Kalil BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION Operations Manager and Security Officer Stacy Murphy COUNCILS PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL OF ADVISORS ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Executive Director Ashley Predith NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL Executive Director Director, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office Afua Bruce Michael Meador Director, Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Bryan Biegel National Coordination Office Director, U.S. Global Change Research https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] Program National Coordination Office Director, U.S. Group on Earth Observation Program Michael Kuperberg Timothy Stryker The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) was established within the Executive Office of the President by the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6611). The Office supports the President by serving as a source of engineering, scientific, and technological analysis and judgment on plans, policies, and programs of the Federal Government. OSTP experts advise the President on scientific and technological matters that affect areas of national concern like the economy, environment, foreign relations, health, and national security; evaluate the effectiveness, quality, and scale of the Federal effort in science and technology; advise and assist the President, the Office of Management and Budget, and Federal agencies throughout the Federal budget development process; and help the President with leading and coordinating the Federal Government's research and development programs. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/about Sources of Information Blog The OSTP's Web site features a blog. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/blog Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Instructions for submitting a FOIA request are available online. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/library/foia Internships Internships offer a unique opportunity to work with senior White House officials and science and technology policy analysts in the OSTP's topic-based divisions or on the OSTP legal team. Applicants may apply for one of three terms: Fall, Spring, or Summer. Each term lasts no more than 90 days; interns receive no remuneration; and students may be eligible to receive academic credit. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/about/student Library The OSTP's resource library is an expanding collection of agency materials that includes compliance guidelines, documents, presentations, reports, speeches, and testimonies. An archival section contains materials from past administrations. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/library Press Room White House factsheets and science and technology-related remarks, statements, weekly addresses, and other Presidential items are available on the OSTP's Web site. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/pressroom https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/contactus For further information, contact the Office of Science and Technology Policy, Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20502. Phone, 202-456-4444. Fax, 202-456-6021. OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE 600 Seventeenth Street NW., Washington, DC 20508 202-395-3230 http://www.ustr.gov UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE Deputy U.S. Trade Representative– Geneva Deputy U.S. Trade Representative– Washington Deputy U.S. Trade Representative– Washington Robert E. Lighthizer (vacancy) (vacancy) (vacancy) Chief Agricultural Negotiator (vacancy) Chief of Staff Jamieson L. Greer Director, Interagency Center on Trade Implementation, Monitoring and (vacancy) Enforcement General Counsel Stephen Vaughn ASSISTANT U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVES Administration Fed Ames African Affairs (vacancy) Agricultural Affairs Sharon Bomer Lauritsen South and Central Asian Affairs Mark Linscott China Affairs Terrence J. McCartin, Acting Congressional Affairs Christopher Jackson Environment and Natural Resources Jennifer Prescott Europe and Middle East Affairs L. Daniel Mullaney Innovation and Intellectual Property (vacancy) Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement Japan, Korea, and Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Affairs (vacancy) Michael Beeman Labor Lewis Karesh Monitoring and Enforcement Juan Millan Private Sector Engagement (vacancy) Public and Media Affairs (vacancy) Services and Investment Daniel Bahar Small Business, Market Access and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] Industrial Competitiveness James Sanford Southeast Asia and Pacific Affairs Barbara Weisel Textiles William Jackson Trade Policy and Economic Affairs Edward Gresser Western Hemisphere John Melle World Trade Organization (WTO) and Multilateral Affairs Dawn Shackleford The United States Trade Representative formulates trade policy for and directs all trade negotiations of the United States. Organizational Chart The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative was created as the Office of the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations by Executive Order 11075 of January 15, 1963. The Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171) established the Office as an agency of the Executive Office of the President charged with administering the trade agreements program. https://ustr.gov/about-us/history The Office sets and administers overall trade policy. The U.S. Trade Representative heads the Office and serves as the President's principal adviser, negotiator, and spokesperson on international trade and investment issues. The Representative acts as the chief representative of the United States in all General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade activities; in Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development discussions, meetings, and negotiations that deal primarily with commodity issues and trade; in U.N. Conference on Trade and Development negotiations and other multilateral institution negotiations that deal primarily with commodity issues and trade; in other bilateral and multilateral negotiations that deal primarily with commodities or trade, including East-West trade; in negotiations under sections 704 and 734 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671c and 1673c); and in negotiations on direct investment incentives and disincentives and on bilateral investment issues concerning barriers to investment. The Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 codified these authorities and added additional authority, including the implementation of section 301 actions that enforce U.S. rights under international trade agreements. The U.S. Trade Representative serves as a Cabinet-level official with the rank of Ambassador and reports directly to the President. The Chief Agricultural Negotiator and three Deputy U.S. Trade Representatives also hold the rank of Ambassador—two of the deputies are located in Washington, DC, and the other serves in Geneva, Switzerland. The U.S. Trade Representative is also an ex officio member on the boards of directors of the Export-Import Bank and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. The Representative also serves on the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policy. https://ustr.gov/about-us Sources of Information Blog "Tradewinds" is the official blog of the U.S. Trade Representative. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] https://ustr.gov/tradewinds Factsheets The U.S. Trade Representative releases factsheets on trade issues. https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/fact-sheets Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests must be made in writing: Freedom of Information Officer, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, 1724 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20508. Security procedures can slow down mail receipt and processing. Sending a request by email or fax avoids security-related delays. To facilitate finding the desired information, a record description must contain key details—author, date, recipient, subject matter, title or name. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative operates a FOIA requestor service center. Phone, 202-3953419. Fax, 202-395-9458. https://ustr.gov/about-us/reading-room/freedom-information-act-foia | Email: FOIA@ustr.eop.gov The electronic reading room contains information that is made available on a routine basis to the public. It also features documents that are frequently requested under the FOIA. This collection of online documents continues to grow as records in which the public expresses an interest are added. https://ustr.gov/about-us/reading-room/freedom-information-act-foia/electronicreading-room History In 1963, President John F. Kennedy created a new Office of the Special Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President and designated two new Deputies, one in the Nation's capital and the other in Geneva, Switzerland. The rest of the story is available on the Web site of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. https://ustr.gov/about-us/history The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative posted "Facts About Trade" to commemorate its 50th anniversary. https://ustr.gov/50/facts Key Issues The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative focuses it's trade policy on 14 issue areas: agriculture, economy and trade, enforcement, environment, government procurement, industry and manufacturing, intellectual property, labor, preference programs, services and investment, small business, textiles and apparel, trade and development, and trade organizations. https://ustr.gov/issue-areas Map The United States has trade relations with more than 75 countries worldwide. https://ustr.gov/countries-regions North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) The Web site of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative features facts on https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] the NAFTA. https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/north-american-freetrade-agreement-nafta Open Government The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.whitehouse.gov/open/around/eop/ustr Press Releases The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative posts press releases on its Web site. https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases Reports / Publications The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative posts reports and publications on its Web site. https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/reports-and-publications Social Media The U.S. Trade Representative tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/USTradeRep The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/USTradeRep Speeches / Transcripts The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative posts transcriptions of public remarks made by its senior staff. https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/speeches Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T–TIP) The Web site of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative features a T–TIP issue-by-issue information center. https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/transatlantic-trade-andinvestment-partnership-t-tip/t-tip Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) The Office of the U.S Trade Representative has answered frequently asked questions regarding the TPP on its Web site. https://ustr.gov/tpp/#facts https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office For further information, contact the Office of Public and Media Affairs, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, 600 Seventeenth Street NW., Washington, DC 20508. Phone, 202-395-3230. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=p0fnvDxExmY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:42:05 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the SEARCH Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Department of Agriculture DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250 202-720-2791 http://www.usda.gov SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE George E. Perdue III Deputy Secretary Michael L. Young, Acting https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/our-secretary Agency Heads FARM AND FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES Deputy Under Secretary Jason Hafemeister, Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service Holly Higgins, Acting Administrator, Farm Service Agency Chris Beyerhelm, Acting Administrator, Risk Management Agency Heather Manzano, Acting FOOD, NUTRITION AND CONSUMER SERVICES Deputy Under Secretary Yvette Jackson, Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service Jessica Shahin, Acting Director, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Jackie Haven, Acting FOOD SAFETY Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Administrator, Food Safety and Inspection Service Alfred V. Almanza, Acting Alfred V. Almanza MARKETING AND REGULATORY PROGRAMS Deputy Under Secretary Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service Bruce Summers, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (vacancy) Randall Jones, Acting https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT Deputy Under Secretary Daniel Jiron, Acting Chief, Forest Service Thomas Tidwell Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service Leonard Jordan RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ECONOMICS Under Secretary Ann Bartuska, Acting Administrator, Agricultural Research Service Chavonda Jacobs-Young Administrator, Economic Research Service Mary Bohman Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service Hubert Hamer, Jr. Director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture Sonny Ramaswamy RURAL DEVELOPMENT Deputy Under Secretary Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service Roger Glendenning, Acting Chadwick O. Parker, Acting Administrator, Rural Housing Service Richard A. Davis, Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service Chris McLean, Acting Office Heads Assistant Secretary for Administration Malcom Shorter, Acting, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (vacancy) Chief Economist Robert Johansson Chief Financial Officer Lynn M. Moaney, Acting Chief Information Officer Jonathan Alboum Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations Deputy Assistant Secretary for External and Intergovernmental Affairs Abbey Fretz, Acting Doug Crandall, Acting Director, Advocacy and Outreach Carolyn Parker Director, Budget and Program Analysis Michael L. Young Director, Communications Timothy M. Murtaugh Director, National Appeals Division Steven C. Silverman General Counsel Stephen A. Vaden, Acting Inspector General Phyllis K. Fong https://www.usda.gov/oig The above list of key personnel was updated 06–2017. [For the Department of Agriculture statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 7, Part 2] The Department of Agriculture develops agricultural markets, fights hunger and malnutrition, conserves natural resources, and ensures food quality standards. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] The Department of Agriculture (USDA) was created by an act of Congress on May 15, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 2201). In carrying out its work in the program mission areas, the USDA relies on the support of departmental administration staff, as well as on the Offices of Communications, Congressional Relations, the Chief Economist, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Information Officer, the General Counsel, and the Inspector General. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=USDA150 FARM AND FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES This mission area centers on helping America's farmers and ranchers deal with the unpredictable nature of weather and markets. These services deliver commodity, conservation, credit, disaster, and emergency assistance programs to strengthen and stabilize the agricultural economy. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=USDA_MISSION_AREAS Farm Service Agency (FSA) The Farm Service Agency administers farm commodity, disaster, and conservation programs for farmers and ranchers. It also makes and guarantees farm emergency, ownership, and operating loans through a network of State and county offices. http://www.fsa.usda.gov/index Commodity Credit Corporation The Commodity Credit Corporation, an agency and instrumentality of the United States within the USDA, is under the supervision of the Secretary of Agriculture. The Corporation does not have any employees, but relies on various Federal agencies, principally those in the USDA, to conduct its operations. It carries out a wide array of functions as authorized by the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act and as specifically authorized by the Congress in numerous statutes. Corporation funds are used to offer marketing assistance loans to producers of certain commodities, fund conservation programs to protect or enhance natural resources, support the export of agricultural commodities, provide humanitarian assistance abroad, and further economic progress in developing countries. http://www.fsa.usda.gov/about-fsa/structure-and-organization/commodity-creditcorporation/index Commodity Operations FSA facilitates the purchase, storage, transportation, and disposition of U.S.-origin commodities acquired as a result of commodity loan forfeiture or through procurement for humanitarian food aid programs. FSA administers the United States Warehouse Act, which authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to license warehouse operators who store agricultural products. The FSA also enters into agreements with warehouse operators to store commodities owned by the Commodity Credit Corporation or pledged by farmers as security for Commodity Credit Corporation marketing assistance loans. http://www.fsa.usda.gov/about-fsa/structure-and-organization/commodity-operations/index Conservation Programs FSA's conservation programs include the Conservation Reserve Program, which is the Federal Government's largest environmental improvement program on private lands. It safeguards millions of acres of topsoil from erosion, improves air quality, increases wildlife habitat, and reduces water runoff and sedimentation. In return for planting a protective cover of grass or trees on environmentally sensitive land, participants receive an annual rental payment. Cost-share payments are available to help establish conservation practices such as the planting of native grass, trees, windbreaks, or plants that improve water quality and give shelter and food to wildlife. http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=copr&topic=landing Farm Commodity Programs FSA manages farm safety net programs for America’s farmers and ranchers. Its https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] Commodity Credit Corporation stabilizes, supports, and protects farm income and prices; helps maintain balanced and adequate supplies of agricultural commodities; and aids in their orderly distribution. http://www.fsa.usda.gov/about-fsa/structure-and-organization/commodity-creditcorporation/index Farm Loan Programs FSA makes and guarantees loans to family farmers and ranchers to purchase farmland and finance agricultural production. These programs offer credit on reasonable rates and terms to farmers—those who have suffered financial setbacks from natural disasters, those with limited resources for establishing and maintaining profitable farming operations, and beginners. http://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-programs/index Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program The Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program gives financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops when yields are low, inventory is lost, or natural disasters prevent planting. http://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/noninsuredcrop-disaster-assistance/index Other Emergency Assistance In counties that are declared disaster areas, low-interest loans for eligible farmers help cover physical and production losses. Eligible producers can be compensated for crop losses, livestock feed losses, tree damage, and for the cost of rehabilitating certain farmlands damaged by natural disaster. http://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/index For further information, contact the Office of External Affairs, Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, Stop 0506, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250. Phone, 202-720-7807. Or, contact the Information Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture, Stop 1004, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250. Phone, 202-720-7115. Fax, 202-720-1727. Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) The Foreign Agricultural Service improves foreign market access for U.S. products, builds new markets, improves the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace, and provides food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries. FAS has the primary responsibility for USDA's activities in the areas of international marketing, trade agreements and negotiations, and the collection and analysis of international statistics and market information. It also administers the USDA's export credit guarantee and food aid programs. FAS helps increase income and food availability in developing nations by mobilizing expertise for agriculturally led economic growth. FAS also enhances U.S. agricultural competitiveness through a global network of agricultural economists, marketing experts, negotiators, and other specialists. FAS agricultural counselors, attaches, trade officers, and locally employed staff are stationed in over 93 countries to support U.S. agricultural interests and cover 171 countries. In addition to agricultural affairs offices in U.S. embassies, trade offices operate in a number of key foreign markets. They function as service centers for U.S. exporters and foreign buyers seeking market information. Reports prepared by FAS overseas offices cover changes in policies and other developments that could affect U.S. agricultural exports. FAS staff in U.S. embassies worldwide assess U.S. export marketing opportunities and respond to the daily informational needs of those who develop, initiate, monitor, and evaluate U.S. food and agricultural policies and programs. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] The Service also maintains a worldwide agricultural reporting system based on information from U.S. agricultural traders, remote sensing systems, and other sources. Analysts in Washington, DC, prepare production forecasts, assess export marketing opportunities, and track changes in policies affecting U.S. agricultural exports and imports. FAS programs help U.S. exporters develop and maintain markets for hundreds of food and agricultural products, from bulk commodities to brand-name items. Formal market promotion activities are carried out chiefly in cooperation with agricultural trade associations, State-regional trade groups, small businesses, and cooperatives that plan, manage, and contribute human and financial resources to these efforts. The Service also advises exporters on locating buyers and provides assistance through a variety of other methods, including supporting U.S. participation in trade shows and single-industry exhibitions each year. http://www.fas.usda.gov For further information, contact the Public Affairs Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, Stop 1004, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250-1004. Phone, 202-720-7115. Fax, 202-720-1727. Risk Management Agency (RMA) The Risk Management Agency, on behalf of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC), oversees and administers the Federal crop insurance program under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. Federal crop insurance is offered to qualifying producers through 16 private sector crop insurance companies. Under the Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA), RMA provides reinsurance, pays premium subsidies, reimburses insurers for administrative and operating expenses, and oversees the financial integrity and operational performance of the delivery system. RMA bears much of the noncommercial insurance risk under the SRA, allowing insurers to retain commercial insurance risks or reinsure those risks in the private market. In 2016, the Federal crop insurance program provided producers with more than $100 billion in protection. Twenty-five insurance plans are available, covering over 550 varieties of crops, 37 reinsured privately developed products, and 18 RMA-developed pilot programs in various stages of operation. RMA also works closely with the private sector to find innovative ways to expand coverage. The expansion affects risk protection for specialty crops, livestock and forage, and rangeland and pasture. Thus, RMA is able to reduce the need for ad hoc disaster assistance, while providing coverage for production declines that result from adverse weather in many areas. Additional information is available on the RMA Web site, which features agency news, State profiles, publications, and announcements on current issues. It also has summaries of insurance sales, pilot programs, downloadable crop policies, and agency-sponsored events. Online tools, calculators, and applications are also part of the Web site. http://www.rma.usda.gov For further information, contact the Office of the Administrator, Risk Management Agency, Department of Agriculture, Stop 0801, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250. Phone, 202-690-2803. FOOD, NUTRITION AND CONSUMER SERVICES The mission area of the food, nutrition, and consumer services centers on harnessing the Nation's agricultural abundance to reduce hunger and improve health in the United States. Its agencies administer Federal domestic nutrition assistance programs and the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, which links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers through science-based dietary guidance, nutrition policy coordination, and nutrition education. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=USDA_MISSION_AREAS https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion improves the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links the latest evidencebased scientific research to consumers' nutrition needs. Initiatives range from setting Federal dietary guidance to consumer-based nutrition education (MyPlate), to cutting-edge personalized electronic tools (SuperTracker), to “report cards" on the status of the American diet. https://www.choosemyplate.gov https://www.supertracker.usda.gov http://www.cnpp.usda.gov For further information, contact the Office of Public Information, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, Suite 200, 1120 20th Street NW., Washington, DC 20036-3406. Phone, 202418-2312. Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) The Food and Nutrition Service administers the USDA domestic nutrition assistance programs, serving one in four Americans in the course of a year. The FNS works in partnership with States and local agencies to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people with access to food, a healthy diet, and nutrition education. http://www.fns.usda.gov FNS administers the following nutrition assistance programs: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) gives nutrition assistance to millions of eligible low-income individuals and families, and it provides economic benefits to communities. SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. FNS also works with State partners and the retail community to improve program administration and ensure program integrity. http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and nonbreastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk. WIC and the Seniors' Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs provide WIC participants and senior citizens with increased access to fresh produce through coupons to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from authorized farmers. http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/women-infants-and-children-wic The Farmers' Market Nutrition Program is linked to WIC, which provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education at no cost to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and nonbreastfeeding post partum women, and to infants and children who are up to 5 years of age and found to be at nutritional risk. http://www.fns.usda.gov/fmnp/wic-farmers-market-nutrition-program-fmnp The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program awards grants to States, U.S. Territories, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments for coupons that low-income seniors can use to purchase eligible foods at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and communitysupported agriculture programs. http://www.fns.usda.gov/sfmnp/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program-sfmnp The Commodity Supplemental Food Program improves the health of low-income pregnant and breastfeeding women, nonbreastfeeding mothers up to 1 year postpartum, infants, and children up to age 6. The program supplements their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods. It also provides food and administrative funds to States to supplement the diets of these groups. http://www.fns.usda.gov/csfp/commodity-supplemental-food-program-csfp https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] School districts and independent schools that choose to take part in the National School Lunch Program receive cash subsidies and donated commodities from the USDA. In return, they must serve lunches that meet Federal requirements and must offer free or reduced-price lunches to eligible children. School food authorities can also be reimbursed for snacks served to children through age 18 in afterschool educational or enrichment programs. http://www.fns.usda.gov/nslp/national-school-lunch-program-nslp The School Breakfast Program operates like the National School Lunch Program. School districts and independent schools that choose to take part in the breakfast program receive cash subsidies from the USDA for each meal they serve. In return, they must serve breakfasts that meet Federal requirements and must offer free or reduced-price breakfasts to eligible children. http://www.fns.usda.gov/sbp/school-breakfast-program-sbp The Special Milk Program provides milk to schoolchildren and children in childcare institutions who do not participate in other Federal meal service programs. The program reimburses schools for the milk that they serve. Schools in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs may participate so that milk is available to prekindergarten and kindergarten children who may not have access to school meal programs. http://www.fns.usda.gov/smp/special-milk-program The Child and Adult Care Food Program helps child and adult care institutions and family or group day care homes provide nutritious foods to promote the health and wellness of young children, older adults, and chronically impaired disabled persons. http://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp/child-and-adult-care-food-program The Summer Food Service Program ensures that low-income children receive nutritious meals when they are not attending school. http://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program-sfsp The Emergency Food Assistance Program helps low-income and elderly Americans access free emergency food and nutrition assistance. The program provides food and administrative funds to States to supplement the diets of these groups. http://www.fns.usda.gov/tefap/emergency-food-assistance-program-tefap The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations helps low-income households— including the elderly living on Indian reservations—and Native American families residing in designated areas in Oklahoma and near reservations elsewhere to access USDA foods. http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdpir/food-distribution-program-indian-reservations-fdpir The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program helps make fruits and vegetables available to students free of charge, during the schoolday, in participating elementary schools. The program is a tool for reducing childhood obesity: It exposes schoolchildren to fresh produce that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to sample. http://www.fns.usda.gov/ffvp/fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program For further information, contact the Public Information Officer, Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. Phone, 703-3052286. FOOD SAFETY This mission area centers on the labeling and packaging, safety, and wholesomeness of the Nation's commercial supply of egg, poultry, and meat. It also contributes significantly to the President's Council on Food Safety and has helped coordinate a nationwide food safety strategic plan. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=USDA_MISSION_AREAS Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) The Food Safety and Inspection Service was established by the Secretary of Agriculture on June 17, 1981, pursuant to authority contained in 5 U.S.C. 301 and Reorganization https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] Plan No. 2 of 1953 (5 U.S.C. app.). FSIS monitors the Nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/home Meat, Poultry, and Processed Egg Products Inspection FSIS is the public health regulatory agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture that ensures commercial meat, poultry, and processed egg products are safe, wholesome, accurately labeled, and properly packaged. FSIS enforces the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA), the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA), and the Egg Products Inspection Act (EPIA), which require Federal inspection and regulation of meat, poultry, and processed egg products prepared for distribution in commerce for use as human food. FSIS is also responsible for administering the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, which requires that livestock are handled and slaughtered humanely at the FSIS-inspected establishment. FSIS administers FMIA, PPIA, and EPIA by developing and implementing data-driven regulations, including inspection, testing, and enforcement activities for the products under FSIS’s jurisdiction. In addition to mandatory inspection of meat, poultry, and processed egg products, FSIS tests samples of these products for microbial and chemical residues to monitor trends for enforcement purposes and to understand, predict, and prevent contamination. FSIS also ensures that only meat, poultry, and processed egg products that meet U.S. requirements are imported into the United States, and it certifies meat, poultry, and processed egg products for export. FSIS also monitors meat, poultry, and processed egg products throughout storage, distribution, and retail channels, and it ensures regulatory compliance to protect the public, including detention of products, voluntary product recalls, court-ordered seizures of products, administrative suspension and withdrawal of inspection, and referral of violations for criminal and civil prosecution. To protect against intentional contamination, the Agency conducts food defense activities, as well. FSIS maintains a toll-free Meat and Poultry Hotline (phone, 888-674-6854; TTY, 800-2567072) and chat feature to answer questions in English and Spanish about the safe handling of meat, poultry, and egg products. The Hotline's hours are weekdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., EST, year round. An extensive selection of food safety messages in English and Spanish is available at the same number at all hours of the day. Questions can also be submitted anytime to MPHotline.fsis@usda.gov. "Ask Karen," an online virtual representative, provides answers to consumer questions on preventing foodborne illness, safe food handling and storage, and safe preparation of meat, poultry, and egg products (http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/informational/askkaren). http://www.fsis.usda.gov For further information, contact the Assistant Administrator, Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250. Phone, 202-720-3884. MARKETING AND REGULATORY PROGRAMS The scope of the marketing and regulatory mission area includes marketing and regulatory programs other than those concerned with food safety. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=USDA_MISSION_AREAS Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) The Agricultural Marketing Service was established by the Secretary of Agriculture on April 2, 1972, under the authority of Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1953 (5 U.S.C. app.) and other authorities. The Service facilitates the fair and efficient marketing of U.S. agricultural products. It supports agriculture through a variety of programs: cotton and tobacco; dairy; fruit and vegetable; livestock, poultry, and seed; organic products; transportation and marketing, and science and technology. The Service's activities support American https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] agriculture in the global marketplace and help ensure the availability of wholesome food. http://www.ams.usda.gov Audit and Accreditation Services AMS audit and accreditation programs give producers and suppliers of agricultural products the opportunity to assure customers of their ability to provide consistent quality products and services. The AMS verifies their documented programs through independent, third-party audits. AMS audit and accreditation programs are voluntary and paid through hourly user-fees. http://www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing Commodity Purchasing The AMS purchases a variety of domestically produced and processed commodity food products through a competitive process involving approved vendors. The purchasing supports American agriculture by providing an outlet for surplus products and encouraging domestic consumption of domestic foods. The wholesome, high quality products, collectively called USDA Foods, are delivered to schools, food banks, and households across the country and constitute a vital component of the Nation's food safety net. http://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food Farmers Markets / Direct-to-Consumer Marketing The AMS regularly collects data and analyzes farmers market operations and other directto-consumer marketing outlets—Community Supported Agriculture, food hubs, on-farm markets—to help market managers, planners, and researchers better understand the effect of these outlets on food access and local economic development, and to help the public find sources of fresh, local food. http://www.ams.usda.gov/services/local-regional Grades / Standards USDA grade shields, official seals, and labels are symbols of the quality and integrity of American agricultural products. Large-volume buyers such as grocery stores, military institutions, restaurants, and foreign governments benfit from the quality grades and standards because they serve as as a common "language" that simplifies business transactions. http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/standards Grant Programs The AMS administers a series of grant programs that make over $100 million available to support a variety of agricultural activities, including the specialty crop industry and local and regional food system expansion. These grant programs improve domestic and international opportunities for growers and producers and help support rural America. http://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants Laboratory Testing and Approval Services The AMS oversees the National Science Laboratories (NSL), a fee-for-service lab network. NSL scientists and technicians conduct chemical, microbiological, and biomolecular analyses on food and agricultural commodities. The network provides testing services for AMS commodity programs, other USDA agencies, Federal and State agencies, research institutions, private sector food and agricultural industries, and the U.S. military. The AMS also approves or accredits labs to perform testing services in support of domestic and international trade. At the request of industry, other Federal agencies, or foreign governments, it develops and administers laboratory approval programs to verify that the analysis of food and agricultural products meet country or customer-specified requirements. http://www.ams.usda.gov/services/lab-testing https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] Marketing Agreements and Orders Marketing agreements and orders are initiated by industry to stabilize markets for dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops. An agreement is binding only for handlers who sign the agreement. Marketing orders are a binding regulation for the entire industry in the specified geographical area, once the producers and the Secretary of Agriculture have approved it. http://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/moa Market News Market News issues thousands of reports each year, providing the agricultural industry with important wholesale, retail, and shipping data. The reports give farmers, producers, and other agricultural businesses the information they need to evaluate market conditions, identify trends, make purchasing decisions, monitor price patterns, evaluate transportation equipment needs, and accurately assess movement. http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news National Organic Program The National Organic Program is a regulatory program housed within the AMS. It develops national standards for organically-produced agricultural products. The "USDA ORGANIC" seal means that a product met consistent and uniform standards. USDA organic regulations do not address food safety or nutrition. Organic production integrates cultural, biological, and mechanical practices to increase cycling of resources, biodiversity, and ecological balance. http://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/national-organic-program Pesticide Data Program The Pesticide Data Program (PDP) monitors pesticide residue nationwide. It produces the most comprehensive pesticide residue database in the Nation. The PDP administers the sampling, testing, and reporting of pesticide residues on agricultural commodities in the U.S. food supply—with an emphasis on those commodities regularly consumed by infants and children. The AMS implements the program in cooperation with State agriculture departments and other Federal agencies. The Environmental Protection Agency relies on PDP data to assess dietary exposure, and Food and Drug Administration and other government experts use them for making informed decisions. http://www.ams.usda.gov/datasets/pdp Plant Variety Protection Program The Plant Variety Protection Office protects the intellectual property of breeders of new seed and tuber varieties. Implementing the Plant Variety Protection Act, the Office examines new applications and grants certificates that protect varieties for 20 or 25 years. Certificate owners have exclusive rights to market and sell their varieties, manage the use of their varieties by other breeders, and benefit from legal protection of their work. http://www.ams.usda.gov/services/plant-variety-protection Regulatory Programs The AMS administers several regulatory programs designed to protect producers, handlers, and consumers of agricultural commodities from financial loss or personal injury resulting from careless, deceptive, or fraudulent marketing practices. These regulatory programs encourage fair trading practices in the marketing of fruits and vegetables, and they require accuracy in seed labeling and in advertising. The AMS also enforces the Country of Origin Labeling law, which requires retailers—full-line grocery stores, supermarkets, club warehouse stores—to notify their customers with information regarding the source of certain foods. http://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations Research and Promotion Programs https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] The AMS monitors certain industry-sponsored research, promotion, and information programs authorized by Federal laws. These programs give farmers and processors a means to finance and operate various research, promotion, and information activities for agricultural products. http://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion Quality Grading / Inspections Nearly 600 grade standards have been established for some 230 agricultural commodities to help buyers and sellers trade on agreed-upon quality levels. Standards are developed with assistance from individuals outside the Department, particularly from those involved with the industries directly affected. The AMS also participates in developing international commodity standards to facilitate trade. Grading and classing services are provided to certify the grade and quality of products. These grading services are provided to buyers and sellers of live cattle, swine, sheep, meat, poultry, eggs, rabbits, fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, peanuts, dairy products, tobacco, and other miscellaneous food products. Classing services are provided to buyers and sellers of cotton and cotton products. These services are mainly voluntary and are provided upon request and for a fee. The AMS is also responsible for testing seed. http://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grading Transportation Research and Analysis The Transportation Services Division (TSD) of the AMS serves as the definitive source for economic analysis of agricultural transportation. TSD experts support domestic and international agribusinesses by giving technical assistance and releasing reports and offering analysis. They track developments in truck, rail, barge, and ocean transportation and provide information on and analysis of these modes of moving food from farm to table, from port to market. http://www.ams.usda.gov/services/transportation-analysis For further information, contact the Public Affairs Staff, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, Room 3933, South Agriculture Building, Stop 0273, 1400 Independence Ave, SW., Washington, DC 20250. Phone, 202-720-8998. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) [For the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 7, Part 371] The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service was originally established in 1972 and reestablished by the Secretary of Agriculture on March 14, 1977, pursuant to authority contained in 5 U.S.C. 301 and Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1953 (5 U.S.C. app.). The APHIS was established to conduct regulatory and control programs to protect and improve animal and plant health for the benefit of agriculture and the environment. In cooperation with State governments, industry stakeholders, and other Federal agencies, the APHIS works to prevent the entry and establishment of foreign animal and plant pests and diseases. It also regulates certain genetically engineered organisms and supports healthy international agricultural trade and exports of U.S. agricultural products. The agency also works to ensure the humane treatment of certain animals and carries out research and operational activities to mitigate damage caused by birds, rodents, and other wildlife. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/home Animal Care Animal Care upholds and enforces the Animal Welfare Act and the Horse Protection Act. The Animal Welfare Act requires that federally established standards of care and treatment be provided for certain warmblooded animals bred for commercial sale, used in research, transported commercially, or publicly exhibited. The Horse Protection Act seeks to end soring by preventing sored horses from participating in auctions, exhibitions, sales, and shows. The Center for Animal Welfare collaborates with other animal welfare entities https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] to help the USDA build partnerships domestically and internationally, improve regulatory practices, and develop outreach, training, and educational resources. Animal Care's emergency response component provides national leadership on the safety and well-being of pets during disasters—supporting animal safety during emergencies is a significant factor in ensuring the well-being of pet owners. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/animalwelfare Biotechnology Regulatory Services To protect plant health, Biotechnology Regulatory Services implements APHIS regulations affecting the importation, movement, and field release of genetically engineered plants and certain other genetically engineered organisms that may pose a risk to plant health. The APHIS coordinates these responsibilities along with the other designated Federal agencies as part of the Federal coordinated framework for the regulation of biotechnology. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/biotechnology International Services APHIS protects the health and value of American agriculture and natural resources. Its International Services supports this mission in an international environment. The Services collaborate with foreign partners to control pests and diseases, facilitate safe agricultural trade, ensure effective and efficient management of internationally-based programs, and invest in international capacity-building with foreign counterparts to build technical and regulatory skills that prevent diseases and pests from spreading. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/internationalservices Plant Protection and Quarantine APHIS oversees Plant Protection and Quarantine. The program protects U.S. agriculture and natural resources against the entry, establishment, and spread of economically and environmentally significant pests. It also facilitates the safe trade of agricultural products. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth Veterinary Services Veterinary Services supports APHIS' efforts to protect and improve the health, quality, and marketability of the Nation's animals, animal products, and veterinary biologics. The Service is organized strategically into four sections: surveillance, preparedness, and response; national import export services; science, technology, and analysis; and program support services. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth Wildlife Services Wildlife Services provides Federal leadership and expertise for resolving conflicts between wildlife and people to allow coexistence. It conducts program delivery, research, and other activities through regional and State offices, the National Wildlife Research Center and field stations, as well as through national programs. Contact the APHIS customer service call center for more information. Phone, 844-820-2234. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/wildlifedamage For further information, contact Legislative and Public Affairs, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250. Phone, 202-799-7030. Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration was established in 1994 to facilitate the marketing of livestock, poultry, meat, cereals, oilseeds, and related agricultural products, and to promote fair and competitive trading practices for the overall benefit of consumers and American agriculture. The Packers and Stockyards Program protects fair trade practices, financial integrity, and competitive markets for livestock, meat, and poultry. The Federal Grain Inspection Service facilitates the marketing of U.S. grains, https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] oilseeds, and related agricultural products through its grain inspection and weighing system. The Service also maintains the integrity of the grain marketing system by developing unbiased grading standards and methods for assessing grain quality. http://www.gipsa.usda.gov Inspection The United States Grain Standards Act requires most U.S. export grain to be inspected. At export port locations, GIPSA or State agencies that have been delegated authority by the Administrator carry out inspections. For domestic grain marketed at inland locations, the Administrator designates private and State agencies to provide official inspection services upon request. Both export and domestic services are provided on a fee-for-service basis. http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/inspectionservices.aspx Methods Development GIPSA’s methods development activities include applied research or tests to produce new or improved techniques for measuring grain quality. Examples include knowledge gained through the study of how to establish real-time grain inspection, develop reference methods in order to maintain consistency and standardization in the grain inspection system, as well as the comparison of different techniques for evaluation of end-use quality in wheat. Packers and Stockyards Activities GIPSA prohibits deceptive, discriminatory, and unfair practices by market agencies, dealers, stockyards, packers, swine contractors, and live poultry dealers in the livestock, meat packing, and poultry industries. According to the provisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act, it fosters fair competition and ensures payment protection for growers and farmers through regulatory activities: investigating alleged violations of the act, auditing regulated entities, verifying the accuracy of scales, and monitoring industry trends to protect consumers and members of the livestock, meat, and poultry industries. The Administration also has certain responsibilities derived from the Truth-in-Lending and the Fair Credit Reporting Acts. GIPSA carries out the Secretary's responsibilities under section 1324 of the Food Security Act of 1985 pertaining to State-established central filing systems to prenotify buyers, commission merchants, and selling agents of security interests against farm products. GIPSA administers the section of the act commonly referred to as the "Clear Title" provision and certifies qualifying State systems. http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/psp.aspx Standardization Official inspections of grains, oilseeds, and other agricultural and processed commodities are based on established official U.S. standards. The inspections also rely on sound, proven, and standardized procedures, techniques, and equipment. The official standards and accompanying procedures, techniques, and equipment produce consistent test results and services, from elevator to elevator and State to State. http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/standardprocedures.aspx Weighing GIPSA or State agencies that have been delegated authority the Administrator officially weigh U.S. export grain at port locations. For domestic grain marketed at inland locations, GIPSA or designated private or State agencies provide the weighing services. Weighing services are provided on a fee-for-service basis. http://www.gipsa.usda.gov/fgis/weighingservices.aspx For further information, contact the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration, Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250. Phone, 202-720-0219. NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] This mission area centers on stewardship of 75 percent of the Nation's total land area. The USDA's operating philosophy in this mission area places a premium on collaboration with diverse partners and on the health and sustainability of ecosystems to maximize stewardship of the Nation's natural resources. This approach ensures that the necessary requirements for maintaining healthy and sustainable systems are in balance with people's priorities and the products and services that they desire. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=USDA_MISSION_AREAS Forest Service (FS) [For the Forest Service statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36, Part 200.1] In 1876, Congress created the Office of Special Agent in the Department of Agriculture to assess the condition of the forests in the United States. The Forest Service was created decades later by the Transfer Act of February 1, 1905 (16 U.S.C. 472), which transferred the Federal forest reserves and the responsibility for their management to the USDA from the Department of the Interior. The mission of the Forest Service is to achieve quality land management under the sustainable, multiple-use management concept to meet the diverse needs of people. The Service advocates a conservation ethic in promoting the health, productivity, diversity, and beauty of forests and associated lands; listens to people and responds to their diverse needs in making decisions; protects and manages the National Forests and Grasslands to best demonstrate the sustainable, multiple-use management concept; provides technical and financial assistance to State, tribal, and private forest landowners, encouraging them to become better stewards and quality land managers; helps cities and communities improve their natural environment by planting trees and caring for their forests; provides international technical assistance and scientific exchanges to sustain and enhance global resources and to encourage quality land management; assists States and communities in using the forests wisely to promote rural economic development and a quality rural environment; develops and disseminates scientific and technical knowledge that helps protect, manage, and improve use of forests and rangelands; and offers employment, training, and educational opportunities to the unemployed, underemployed, disadvantaged, elderly, and youth. http://www.fs.fed.us Forest Research The Service performs basic and applied research to develop the scientific information and technology needed to protect, manage, use, and sustain the natural resources of the Nation's forests and rangelands, including those on private and tribal lands. Its forest research strategy focuses on three major program components: understanding the structure and functions of forest and range ecosystems; understanding how people perceive and value the protection, management, and use of natural resources; and determining which protection, management, and utilization practices are most suitable for sustainable production and use of natural resources worldwide. http://www.fs.fed.us/research/research-topics National Forest System Using the principles of multiple-use and sustained yield, the Service manages 154 National Forests, 20 National Grasslands, 1 tall grass prairie, and 8 national monuments on approximately 193 million acres of land in 44 States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The Nation's need for wood and paper products must be balanced against the other vital, renewable resources or benefits that the National Forests and Grasslands provide: recreation and natural beauty, wildlife habitat, livestock forage, and water supplies. As a guiding principle, the Service tries to achieve greatest good for the greatest number in the long run. These lands are managed to promote resiliency against catastrophic wildfire, epidemics of disease and insect pests, erosion, and other threats. Burned areas receive emergency https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] seeding treatment to prevent massive erosion and stream siltation. Roads and trails are built where needed to give the public access to outdoor recreation areas and provide scenic drives and hikes. Picnic, camping, skiing, water sport and other recreational areas feature facilities for public convenience and enjoyment. Vegetative management methods protect the land and streams, ensure rapid renewal of the forest, provide food and cover for wildlife and fish, and mitigate human impact on scenic and recreation assets. Local communities benefit from activities on National Forest lands. These lands also provide needed oil, gas, and minerals. Millions of livestock and game animals benefit from improved rangelands. The National Forests serve as a refuge for many species of endangered birds, animals, and fish. Some 34.6 million acres are set aside as wilderness and 175,000 acres as primitive areas where timber will not be harvested. http://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/national-forests-grasslands State and Private Forestry The State and Private Forestry organization of the Forest Service reaches across the boundaries of National Forests to States, tribes, communities, and nonindustrial private landowners. The organization is the Federal leader in giving technical and financial assistance to landowners and resource managers to help sustain the Nation’s forests and protect communities and the environment from wildland fires. National priorities for State and private forestry promote four core actions: conserving and managing working forest landscapes for multiple values and uses, protecting forests from threats, enhancing public benefits from trees and forests, and increasing organizational effectiveness. The State and Private Forestry organization supports sustainable stewardship of non-Federal forest land nationwide, including 423 million acres of private forest land, 69 million acres of State forest land, 18 million acres of tribal forests, and over 130 million acres of urban and community forests. The organization offers leadership in wildland fire management, operations, methods development, risk mapping, forest products utilization, and advanced survey and monitoring, as well as geospatial technologies. http://www.fs.fed.us/spf Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) [For the Natural Resources Conservation Service statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 7, Parts 600 and 601] The Natural Resources Conservation Service, formerly known as the Soil Conservation Service, helps America's farmers, ranchers, and other private landowners develop and implement voluntary efforts to conserve and protect the Nation's natural resources. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/home Agricultural Conservation Easement Program The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program helps conserve agricultural lands and wetlands by offering financial and technical assistance. Under the program's Agricultural Land Easements component, NRCS supports Indian tribes, State and local governments, and nongovernmental organizations in their efforts to protect working agricultural lands and to limit agricultural land use for nonagricultural purposes. Under the program's Wetlands Reserve Easements component, NRCS supports efforts to restore, protect, and enhance enrolled wetlands. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/easements/acep Agricultural Management Assistance Agricultural Management Assistance, by giving financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers, encourages them to incorporate conversation practices into their farming operations to improve water management and quality, to reduce erosion, and to mitigate risk through production diversification. The assistance supports producers' in their efforts to plant trees for windbreaks, construct irrigation structures, use integrated pest management, and transition to organic farming. NRCS administers the program's https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] conservation components, while AMS and RMA handle the others. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/ama Conservation Stewardship Program The Conservation Stewardship Program helps agricultural producers maintain and improve their existing conservation systems and adopt additional conservation practices that address resource concerns of high priority. Participants earn program payments for conservation performance: Payments are directly proportional to performance. The program offers two types of payments through 5-year contracts: annual payments for adopting new conservation practices and maintaining current ones, and supplemental payments for initiating a resource-conserving crop rotation. Producers may be able to renew a contract if they met the obligations of the initial contract and agree to achieve additional conservation goals. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/csp Conservation Technical Assistance Conservation Technical Assistance makes conservation technology and the delivery system needed to achieve the benefits of a healthy and productive landscape available to land users. The program reduces the loss of soil from erosion; offers solutions for agricultural waste management, air quality, soil, and water conservation and quality problems; mitigates potential water, sedimentation, or drought damage; improves fish and wildlife habitat; assists others in facilitating changes in land use for natural resource protection and sustainability; and increases the long term sustainability of all lands— cropland, forestland, grazing lands, coastal lands, and developing or developed lands. Technical Assistance supports clients in their efforts to address concerns and problems and explore opportunities related to the use of natural resources. NRCS staff and the employees of other agencies or entities under the technical supervision of NRCS provide the assistance. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/technical/cta Emergency Watershed Protection Program The Emergency Watershed Protection Program safeguards lives and property in jeopardy due to sudden watershed impairment caused by natural disasters. Emergency assistance includes quickly establishing a protective plant cover on denuded land and stream banks, opening dangerously restricted channels, and repairing diversions and levees. To be eligible for assistance under this program, an emergency area does not need to be declared a national disaster area. NRCS may bear up to 75 percent of the construction cost of emergency measures. The remaining cost must come from local sources. Funding is subject to Congressional approval. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/landscape/ewpp Environmental Quality Incentives Program The Environmental Quality Incentives Program assists agricultural producers by offering contracts up to a maximum term of 10 years in length. These contracts provide financial assistance for planning and implementing conservation practices that address natural resource concerns and for improving air, animal, plant, soil, water, and related resources on agricultural land and nonindustrial private forestland. Sixty percent of the available funds are for conservation activities related to livestock production. The program also helps producers meet Federal, State, tribal and local environmental regulations. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/eqip Healthy Forests Reserve Program The Healthy Forests Reserve Program helps landowners restore, enhance, and protect forestland resources on private lands through easements, 30-year contracts, and 10-year cost-share agreements. The program supports the efforts of landowners to promote the recovery of endangered or threatened species, increase plant and animal biodiversity, and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] improve carbon sequestration. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/easements/forests National Cooperative Soil Survey The National Cooperative Soil Survey, a nationwide partnership of Federal, State, regional, and local agencies and private entities and institutions, works cooperatively to investigate, inventory, document, classify, interpret, disseminate, and publish soil information. It informs the public about the uses and capabilities of local soils. The published survey for a county or other designated area includes maps and interpretations that are essential for farm planning, other private land use decisions, and governmental policy development and resource planning. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/soils/survey/partnership/ncss Plant Materials Program The Plant Materials Program selects conservation plants and develops innovative planting technology for addressing natural resource challenges and maintaining healthy and productive farms and ranches. It focuses on using plants as a natural solution for conservation issues and reestablishing ecosystem function; collects, selects, and releases grasses, legumes, wildflowers, trees and shrubs, working with commercial, private, public, and tribal partners and land managers to apply new plant-based conservation methods; provides plant materials and new applied technologies for national initiatives; offers plant solutions to fight invasive species, heal lands damaged by natural disasters, reduce drought effects, promote air and water quality, and produce alternative energy; and assists Native American tribes with producing and protecting culturally significant plants. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/plantmaterials/about Regional Conservation Partnership Program The Regional Conservation Partnership Program promotes coordination between NRCS and its partners for the delivery of conservation assistance to producers and landowners. NRCS assists producers through partnership agreements and program contracts or easement agreements. The program combines the authorities of four previous programs: the Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative, the Agricultural Water Enhancement, the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, and the Great Lakes Basin Programs. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/farmbill/rcpp Small Watershed Program The Small Watershed Program relies on local government sponsors to help participants solve natural resource and related economic problems on a watershed basis. Projects include efforts to protect watersheds, prevent floods, control erosion and sedimentation, improve water supply and quality, enhance fish and wildlife habitat, create and restore wetlands, and support public recreation in watersheds of 250,000 or fewer acres. The program offers both financial and technical assistance. Through the Small Watershed Program, NRCS maps flood hazard areas, solves local flooding problems, evaluates potential greenbelts along streams, develops guidelines for erosion control and runoff management, helps farmers control erosion in high priority watersheds, and improves the water quality of ground water and water bodies. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/nd/programs/?cid=nrcs141p2_001682 Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasts The Snow Survey is conducted by NRCS to make information on future water supplies available to residents of Alaska and Western States. At more than 1,800 mountain sites, NRCS personnel collect and analyze data on snowpack depth and its water equivalent to estimate annual water availability, spring runoff, and summer streamflows. Federal and State agencies, organizations, and individuals rely on these forecasts for agricultural production, fish and wildlife management, municipal and industrial water supply, urban https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] development, flood control, recreation power generation, and water quality management. The National Weather Service includes the forecasts in their river forecasting function. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/water/snowsurvey Watershed Surveys and Planning The Watershed Surveys and Planning program supports Federal, State, and local agencies and tribal governments in their efforts to protect watersheds from damage caused by erosion, floodwater, and sediment and to conserve and develop water and land resources. The program addresses a number of resource concerns: agricultural drought problems, municipal and industrial water needs, rural development, upstream flood damages, water quality and conservation, wetland and water storage capacity, and water needs for fish, wildlife, and forest-based industries. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/landscape/wsp RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ECONOMICS This mission area centers on creating, applying, and transferring knowledge and technology to make available affordable food and fiber, ensure food safety and nutrition, and support rural development and people's natural resource needs. The creation, application, and transfer of this knowledge and technology are achieved by conducting integrated national and international research and by providing information, education, and statistical programs and services. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=USDA_MISSION_AREAS Agricultural Research Service (ARS) The Agricultural Research Service conducts research on agricultural problems of high national priority. It provides information access and dissemination to ensure high-quality, safe food and other agricultural products; to assess the nutritional needs of Americans; to sustain a competitive agricultural economy; to enhance the natural resource base and the environment; and to promote economic opportunities for rural citizens, communities, and society as a whole. Research activities are carried out at 96 domestic locations, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and five overseas locations. ARS conducts much of this research in cooperation with partners in State universities and experiment stations, other Federal agencies, and private organizations. National Programs, headquartered in Beltsville, MD, plans and coordinates the research programs, and five area offices carry out the day-today management of the respective programs for specific field locations. The National Agricultural Library, the primary resource in the United States for information on food, agriculture, and natural resources, serves as an electronic gateway to a widening array of scientific literature, printed text, and agricultural images. The library supports the USDA and a broad customer base of policymakers, agricultural specialists, research scientists, and the general public. It works with other agricultural libraries and institutions to advance open and democratic access specifically to the Nation's agricultural knowledge and to agricultural information in general. http://www.nal.usda.gov For further information, contact the Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250. Phone, 202-720-3656. Fax, 202-720-5427. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) The National Institute of Food and Agriculture invests in and advances agricultural education, extension, and research to address societal challenges. The Institute works with academic institutions, land-grant universities, and other science organizations nationwide. With its partners and customers, NIFA promotes a global system of research, extension, and higher education in the food and agricultural sciences and related environmental and human sciences for the good of people, communities, and the Nation. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] The Institute collaborates with scientists, policymakers, experts, and educators in organizations worldwide to find innovative solutions to pressing local and global problems. Scientific discovery and application advance the competitiveness of American agriculture, strengthen the U.S. economy, make the Nation's food supply safer, improve the nutrition and well-being of American citizens, sustain natural resources and the environment, and build energy independence. Partnering with other Federal science agencies, NIFA also makes important contributions to science policy decisionmaking. http://nifa.usda.gov For further information, contact the Communications Staff, The National Institute of Food and Agriculture , Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-2207. Phone, 202-720-4651. Fax, 202-690-0289. Economic Research Service (ERS) The Service informs and strengthens public and private decisionmaking on economic and policy issues affecting agriculture, food, rural development, and the environment. ERS also serves as a primary source of economic information and research in the USDA. Using a variety of means, ERS disseminates economic information and research results. It produces agency-published research reports, economic briefs, data products, and market analysis and outlook reports. "Amber Waves," its award-winning online magazine features articles on the economics of food, farming, natural resources, and rural America (www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves). The ERS Web site allows access to all agency products, and it connects users directly with ERS analysts. The agency delivers oral briefings, written staff analyses, and congressionally mandated studies to executive and legislative branch policymakers and program administrators. Its experts also write articles for professional journals and present papers at academic conferences and meetings. http://www.ers.usda.gov For further information, contact the Information Services Division, Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250. Phone, 202-694-5100. Fax, 202-245-4781. National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) The National Agricultural Statistics Service prepares estimates and reports on production, supply, price, chemical use, and other items necessary for the orderly operation of the U.S. agricultural economy. NAAS reports include statistics on field crops, fruits and vegetables, dairy, cattle, hogs, sheep, poultry, aquaculture, and related commodities or processed products. Estimates concern farm numbers, farm production expenditures, agricultural chemical use, prices received by farmers for products sold, prices paid for commodities and services, indexes of prices received and paid, parity prices, farm employment, and farm wage rates. NASS prepares these estimates through a complex system of sample surveys of producers, processors, buyers, and others associated with agriculture. Information is gathered by mail, electronic data reporting, telephone, and personal interviews. The Service conducts the Census of Agriculture, which is taken every 5 years and provides comprehensive data on the agricultural economy down to the county level. It also conducts follow-on studies on aquaculture, irrigation, horticultural energy, and organic agriculture. NASS performs reimbursable survey work and statistical consulting services for other Federal and State agencies. It also helps other countries develop agricultural data systems by offering technical assistance. http://www.nass.usda.gov For further information, contact the Customer Service Center, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-2000. Phone, 202-720-3878. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] RURAL DEVELOPMENT The rural development mission area centers on increasing the economic opportunities of rural Americans and improving their quality of life. To achieve these goals, the USDA creates and fosters cooperative relationships among Government, industry, and communities. As a capital investment bank, the USDA provides financing for rural housing and community facilities, business and cooperative development, telephone and highspeed Internet access, and electric, water, and sewer infrastructure. Approximately 3,400 employees in 47 State offices and 477 field offices administer rural development loan and grant programs at the local level. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=USDA_MISSION_AREAS Advanced Biofuel Repayment Program The program provides payments to producers to support and expand production of advanced biofuels refined from sources other than corn kernel starch. http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/advanced-biofuel-payment-program Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program This program assists in the development, construction, and retrofitting of new and emerging technologies for developing advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biobased product manufacturing by giving loan guarantees. http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/biorefinery-renewable-chemical-and-biobasedproduct-manufacturing-assistance Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program This program creates jobs and stimulates the rural economy by financially backing rural businesses. It bolsters the existing private credit structure through the guaranteeing of loans for rural businesses, allowing private lenders to increase the credit that they extend. Borrowers use loan proceeds for working capital, machinery and equipment, buildings, real estate, and certain types of debt refinancing. A borrower may be a cooperative organization, corporation, partnership, nonprofit corporation, Native American tribe, federally recognized tribal group, public body, or individual. http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-industry-loan-guarantees Cooperative Programs USDA Cooperative Programs is the Nation's major source for information on cooperatives. Its library of more than 150 co-op publications—many of which are available in hardcopy, as well as online—range from co-op primers, such as "Co-ops 101," to reports on technical topics, such as "Tax Law for Cooperatives," to reports focusing on co-op economic theory, such as "The Nature of the Cooperative." These publications may be accessed on the "Publications for Cooperatives" Web page. http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/all-programs/cooperative-programs Delta Health Care Services Grant Program This program provides financial assistance to meet ongoing health needs in the Delta Region through cooperation among health care professionals, institutions of higher education, research institutions, and others in the Delta Region. http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/delta-health-care-services-grants Intermediary Relending Program This program provides capital to rural areas through low-interest and direct loans made to nonprofit corporations, public agencies, Native American groups, and certain corporations (intermediaries). These intermediaries establish revolving loan funds so they can relend the money to businesses in economically and socially disadvantaged rural communities. The process creates a source of capital that promotes job growth and economic https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] development. http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/intermediary-relending-program Repowering Assistance Program This program funds up to 50 percent of the total eligible costs for biorefineries to install renewable biomass systems for heating and power or to produce new energy from renewable biomass. http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/repowering-assistance-program Rural Business Development Grant Program This program provides grants for rural projects that promote small and emerging business development, business incubators, employment, and related adult education programs. It also provides grants for sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs. Recipients use the grants to fund community- and technology-based economic development projects, feasibility studies, leadership and entrepreneur training, rural business incubators, and long-term business strategic planning. Eligible organizations include Native American tribes, nonprofit corporations, and rural public entities. http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-business-development-grants Rural Business-Cooperative Service To meet business credit needs in underserved rural areas, USDA's Rural BusinessCooperative Service provides loan guarantees, direct loans, and grants to rural businesses, cooperatives, farmers, and ranchers, often in partnership with private sector lenders. The following is a list and description of USDA's Rural Development business and cooperative programs. http://www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/agencies/rural-business-cooperative-service Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program This program improves rural economic conditions by assisting individuals and businesses in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other mutually-owned businesses through Cooperative Development Centers. http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-cooperative-development-grant-program Rural Economic Development (RED) Loan and Grant Program The RED Loan and Grant programs provide funding to rural projects through local utility organizations. Under the loan program, USDA gives zero-interest loans that local utilities pass through to local businesses for projects that create and retain employment in rural areas. Under the grant program, USDA gives grant funds to local utility organizations that use them to establish revolving loan funds. http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-economic-development-loan-grant-program Rural Energy for America Program Grant recipients assist rural small businesses and agricultural producers by conducting and promoting energy audits and assisting in the development of renewable energy. http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-energy-america-program-energy-auditrenewable-energy-development-assistance Rural Housing Programs USDA Rural Development improves the quality of life in rural America. Its Rural Housing Service offers loans, grants, and loan guarantees to support essential services such as housing, economic development, health care, first-responder equipment and personnel, and water, electric and communications infrastructure. It also helps rural residents buy or rent safe and affordable housing, and make home repairs to improve safety and to create healthier living environments. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] http://www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/agencies/rural-housing-service Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program This program makes loans and gives grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations. These organizations then provide microloans for microenterprise startups and growth through a rural microloan revolving fund. They also offer training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and microentrepreneurs. http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-microentrepreneur-assistance-program Rural Utilities Programs USDA Rural Development strengthens rural economies and makes life better for Americans living in rural areas. Its Rural Utilities Service administers programs that provide infrastructure or infrastructure improvements to nonurban communities. These programs include water and waste treatment and electric power and telecommunications services. Utilities programs connect residents to the global community and its economy by increasing access to broadband and 21st-century telecommunications services, funding sustainable renewable energy development and conservation, financing reliable and affordable electric systems, working to integrate electric smart grid technologies, and developing reliable and affordable rural water and wastewater systems. http://www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/agencies/rural-utilities-service Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant Program This program gives technical assistance to small socially-disadvantaged agricultural producers in rural areas. http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/socially-disadvantaged-groups-grant Value-Added Producer Grant Program This program helps agricultural producers engage in value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of bio-based, value-added products. The program is designed to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities, and increase producer income. http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/value-added-producer-grants For further information, contact the Rural Development Legislative and Public Affairs Staff, Department of Agriculture, Stop 0705, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-0320. Phone, 202-690-0498. Sources of Information Ask the Expert This tool helps Web site visitors locate the answers to their USDA-related questions. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=ASK_EXPERT2 A–Z Index The USDA Web site has a topical index that is arranged in alphabetical order. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=AZ_INDEX Blog The USDA Web site features a blog that includes contributions on conservation, energy, food and nutrition, forestry, knowing your farmer and your food, rural development, and other topics. http://blogs.usda.gov Business Opportunities Marketing to the USDA can be a daunting task. To assist businessmen and women who seek to sell their products and services to the agency, the USDA has collected all of the https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] necessary information and packaged it in one place—in the "Doing Business with USDA Kit" (2005 edition). http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/business/index.htm The USDA awards over 50 percent of eligible contracting dollars to small businesses nationwide. Information on contracting or subcontracting opportunities, attending small business outreach events, or how to do business with the USDA is available on the "Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization" Web site. Phone, 202-720-7117. http://www.dm.usda.gov/smallbus/index.php Career Opportunities For information on vacant positions within the USDA and opportunities for students, recent graduates, and veterans, visit the "Careers and Jobs" Web page. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=CAREERS In 2016, the USDA ranked 9th among 18 large agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/AG00 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Departmental Management oversees the USDA's FOIA program. Twenty-one USDA FOIA officers at the mission area and agency levels work to increase Government transparency through proactive disclosures and the use of technology. http://www.dm.usda.gov/foia Agency reading rooms are updated frequently and contain commonly requested records. Information seekers should visit the relevant reading rooms before submitting a FOIA request. http://www.dm.usda.gov/foia/agencyfoia.htm The FOIA public access link (PAL) is a web portal that allows information seekers to create and submit a FOIA request and to check its status. Registration, which requires creating a user name and password, is the first step for using PAL. https://efoia-pal.usda.gov/palMain.aspx Glossary The USDA maintains a glossary of agency acronyms. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=glossary#top Newsroom Announcements, factsheets, reports, and statements are accessible online. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=NEWSROOM Open Government The USDA supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=USDA_OPEN Organic Agriculture The USDA is committed to increasing organic agriculture. It operates many programs that serve the growing organic sector. The USDA Organic Seal, which has been in use nearly 15 years, is a leading global standard. Visit the "Organic Agriculture" Web pages to learn https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] more. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=organic-agriculture Instructions for becoming a certified organic operation are available online. https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/organic-certification/faq-becoming-certified To receive "USDA Organic Insider" updates via email, use the online subscription form. https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea? v=001tanuLSmJHqsq1D840Z7eyw%3D%3D Organizational Chart The USDA's organizational chart is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/usda-organization-chart.pdf Plain Language In support of the Plain Writing Act of 2010, USDA editors and writers strive to provide the public with information that is clear, understandable, and useful in forms, instructions, letters, notices, and publications. If a USDA document or content on the Department's Web site is unclear or difficult to understand, contact the USDA via email. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=PLAIN_WRITING | Email: plainlanguage@osec.usda.gov Program Discrimination The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights investigates and resolves complaints of discrimination in programs operated or assisted by the USDA. Information on what to include in a letter of complaint is available online. For information on the discrimination complaint process, contact the information research service in the Office of the Assistant Secretary. Phone, 202-260-1026 or 866-632-9992. Federal Relay Service, 800-877-8339 (English) or 800-845-6136 (Spanish). https://www.ascr.usda.gov/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer | Email: CRINFO@ascr.usda.gov Reports Agency reports, data, and forecasts and outlooks are accessible online. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=AGENCY_REPORTS Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse for topics that align with their interests. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navtype=FT&navid=SITE_MAP Snarge Birds and other animals occasionally collide with airborne aircraft and planes moving on the ground. These collisions are called wildlife strikes, and snarge is the remaining residue after impact. To learn about efforts to reduce wildlife strikes, visit the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS) wildlife strike Web page. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/wildlifedamage/programs/SA_Airport/CT_Wildlife_strike Watch the USDA's video to see how bird parts and snarge are collected, reported, shipped, and identified. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OhJXexmmTg&list=PLF1BE3AC34367E99E https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] Social Media The USDA tweets announcements, events, and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/usda Speakers Contact the nearest USDA office or county extension agent. In the District of Columbia, contact the Office of Communications, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250. Phone, 202-720-4623. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=OC_MEDIA_COMMS Whistleblower Hotline To file a complaint of alleged improprieties—employee misconduct, conflicts of interest, criminal activity, mismanagement or wasteful use of funds, workplace violence—visit the "OIG Hotline" Web page and use the "Submit a Complaint" feature. Or, contact a regional office or the Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 23399, Washington, DC 20026. Phone, 800-424-9121 or 202-690-1622. TDD, 202-6901202. Fax, 202-690-2474. http://www.usda.gov/oig/hotline.htm http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=CONTACT_US For further information concerning the Department of Agriculture, contact the Office of Communications, Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250. Phone, 202-720-4623. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OG2ACJNnHe4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:00 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Economic Development Administration Economics and Statistics Administration International Trade Administration Minority Business Development Agency National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Telecommunications and Information Administration National Institute of Standards and Technology National Technical Information Service United States Patent and Trademark Office SEARCH DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 202-482-2000 http://www.doc.gov SECRETARY OF COMMERCE Wilbur Ross Deputy Secretary Bruce H. Andrews Assistant Secretary, Administration / Chief Financial Officer Assistant Secretary, Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Lisa Casias Mike Platt Chief Information Officer Steve Cooper Director, Office of Business Liaison Theodore Johnston Director, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning John Ratliff Director, Office of Public Affairs Marni Goldberg Director, Office of the Executive Secretariat James Slattery Director, Office of White House Liaison Lauren Leonard General Counsel Peter Davidson Inspector General Peggy Gustafson The Department of Commerce promotes the Nation's domestic and international trade, economic growth, and technological advancement by fostering free enterprise worldwide, supporting fair trade, compiling social and economic statistics, protecting Earth's physical resources, granting patents and registering trademarks, and assisting small and minority-owned businesses. Organizational Chart The Department of Commerce was designated as such by act of March 4, 1913 (15 U.S.C. 1501). The act reorganized the Department of Commerce and Labor, created by act of February 14, 1903 (15 U.S.C. 1501), by transferring labor activities into a new, separate Department of Labor. Office of the Secretary https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] Secretary The Secretary is responsible for the administration of all functions and authorities assigned to the Department of Commerce and for advising the President on Federal policy and programs affecting the industrial and commercial segments of the national economy. The Secretary is served by the offices of Deputy Secretary, Inspector General, General Counsel, and the Assistant Secretaries of Administration, Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Public Affairs. Other offices whose public purposes are widely administered are detailed below. https://www.commerce.gov/office-secretary Business Liaison The Office of Business Liaison directs the business community to the offices and policy experts who can best respond to their needs by promoting proactive, responsive, and effective outreach programs and relationships with the business community. It also informs the Secretary and Department officials of the critical issues facing the business community, informs the business community of Department and administration initiatives and priorities, as well as information regarding Department resources, policies, and programs, and provides general assistance to the business community. https://www.commerce.gov/os/office-business-liaison For further information, call 202-482-1360. Sources of Information Business Opportunities Contact the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Phone, 202-4821472. http://www.osec.doc.gov/osdbu Data Age and sex and citizenship data are available online and from the Personal Census Search Unit, Bureau of the Census, National Processing Center, P.O. Box 1545, Jeffersonville, IN 47131. Phone, 812-218-3046. https://www.census.gov/population/age https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/library/keywords/citizenship.html? cssp=SERP Economic Development Information The Economic Development Administration maintains a clearinghouse for economic development information on its Web site. http://www.eda.gov Career Opportunities For information on internships and career opportunities throughout the Department, visit the "Career Opportunities and Internships" Web page. https://www.commerce.gov/page/career-opportunities-and-internships Environment The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration conducts research and gathers data on the atmosphere, oceans, space, and Sun, and it applies this knowledge to science and public service: warning of dangerous weather, charting https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] seas and skies, guiding the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and improving stewardship of the environment. For more information, contact the Office of Communications, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Room 6013, Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-6090. Fax, 202-482-3154. http://www.noaa.gov Inspector General Hotline The Office of Inspector General promotes economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and prevents and detects fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in departmental programs and operations. To file a complaint, contact the Hotline, Inspector General, Complaint Intake Unit, Mail Stop 7886, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-2495 or 800-424-5197. TTD, 202-482-5923 or 856-8606950. Fax, 855-569-9235. http://www.oig.doc.gov | Email: hotline@oig.doc.gov Publications The Department's "Find Data" Web page features recent releases of key economic indicators and the "Commerce Data Hub," which allows the general public to access an abundance of data. The titles of selected publications are noted in the appropriate sections below dealing with the operating units responsible for their issuance. These publications and others are announced in the weekly "Business Service Checklist": Contact the Government Publishing Office's Superintendent of Documents. Phone, 202-512-1800. https://www.commerce.gov/economicindicators https://www.commerce.gov/os/office-public-affairs | Email: publicaffairs@doc.gov For further information concerning the Department of Commerce, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Commerce, Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Room 5040, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-3263. BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 202-482-2721 http://www.bis.doc.gov UNDER SECRETARY, INDUSTRY AND SECURITY Deputy Under Secretary, Industry and Security Eric L. Hirschhorn Daniel O. Hill Assistant Secretary, Export Administration Kevin J. Wolf Assistant Secretary, Export Enforcement David W. Mills [For the Bureau of Industry and Security statement of organization, see the Federal Registers of June 7, 1988, 53 FR 20881, and April 26, 2002, 67 FR 20630] The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) advances U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership. BIS activities include regulating the export of sensitive https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] goods and technologies in an effective and efficient manner; enforcing export control, antiboycott, and public safety laws; cooperating with and assisting other countries on export control and strategic trade issues; assisting U.S. industry to comply with international arms control agreements; monitoring the viability of the U.S. defense industrial base; evaluating the effects on national security of foreign investments in U.S. companies; and supporting continued U.S. technology leadership in industries that are essential to national security. http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/about-bis Export Administration The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration is responsible for export licenses, treaty compliance, treaty obligations relating to weapons of mass destruction, and the defense industrial and technology base. The Office regulates the export of dual-use items requiring licenses for national security, nonproliferation, foreign policy, and short supply; ensures that approval or denial of license applications is consistent with economic and security concerns; promotes an understanding of export control regulations within the business community; represents the Department in interagency and international forums relating to export controls, particularly in multilateral regimes; monitors the availability of industrial resources of national defense; analyzes the impact of export controls on strategic industries; and assesses the security consequences of certain foreign investments. http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/regulations/export-administration-regulations-ear Export Enforcement The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement enforces dualuse export controls. This enables exporters to take advantage of legal export opportunities while ensuring that illegal exports will be detected and either prevented or investigated and sanctioned. The Office also ensures prompt, aggressive action against restrictive trade practices; and conducts cooperative enforcement activities on an international basis. Export Enforcement also enforces U.S. antiboycott laws and regulations by advising U.S. exporters on potential prohibited requests contained in foreign contracts; investigating violations such as the furnishing of boycott-related information, refusing to deal with blacklisted businesses; and pursuing criminal and administrative sanctions for violations. Contact information for the nine export enforcement field offices is available on the "Investigations" Web page. http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/enforcement/oee/investigations Management and Policy Coordination The Management and Policy Coordination (MPC) unit establishes and evaluates the Bureau's overall policy agenda, priorities, goals, unit objectives, and key metrics. MPC performs oversight of program operations and expenditures; executes or supervises the President's Management Agenda; and adjudicates appeals of licensing and enforcement decisions as part of an extended legal process involving administrative law judges and the Office of General Counsel. MPC provides guidance and coordination for the Bureau's participation in the Export Control and Related Border Security Assistance Program, which provides technical assistance to strengthen the export and transit control systems of nations that are identified as potential locations for the exporting of weapons of mass destruction, missile delivery systems, or the commodities, technologies, and equipment that can be used to design and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] build them. Sources of Information Business Information U.S. business information—export news, updates to Export Administration Regulations, export license and enforcement information, compliance and training information, Bureau program information, e-FOIA information, export seminar event schedules, and Denied Persons List information—is available on the Bureau's Web site. http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/about-bis/newsroom Employment BIS career opportunities are posted on USAJobs, a free web-based job board that serves as the Federal Government's official source of Federal job listings and employment opportunity information. https://my.usajobs.gov Enforcement For enforcement-related questions, contact the partnership-in-security hotline. Phone, 800-424-2980. http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/component/rsform/form/14-reporting-violationsform?task=forms.edit Outreach / Education The Outreach and Educational Services Division has offices in Washington, DC (phone, 202-482-4811); Irvine, CA (phone, 949-660-0144); and San Jose, CA (phone, 408-998-8806). http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/program-offices Publications Publications available on the Bureau's Web site include the BIS's Annual Report to Congress, the guidance on the Commerce Department’s Reexport Controls, and the Exporter User Manual and Licensing FAQ. http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/about-bis/newsroom/publications http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/about-bis/newsroom Rules Subscribers to the Export Administration Regulations can stay informed of the latest rules. Subscriptions typically cost $199 per year. Phone, 301-208-0700 (ext. 112). http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/regulations/order-a-hard-copy-of-the-ear | Email: pubs@ocr-inc.com http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/about-bis/contact-bis For further information, contact the Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Public Affairs, Room 3895, Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-2721. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] 202-482-5081 http://www.eda.gov ASSISTANT SECRETARY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Deputy Assistant Secretary, Economic Development Jay Williams Matthew Erskine The Economic Development Administration (EDA) was created in 1965 under the Public Works and Economic Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3121) as part of an effort to target Federal resources to economically distressed areas and to help develop local economies in the United States. It was mandated to assist rural and urban communities that were outside the mainstream economy and that lagged in economic development, industrial growth, and personal income. EDA provides grants to States, regions, and communities nationwide to generate wealth and minimize poverty by promoting an attractive business environment for private capital investment and higher skill, higher wage jobs through capacity building, planning, infrastructure, research grants, and strategic initiatives. Through its grant program, EDA uses public sector resources to cultivate an environment where the private sector risks capital and job opportunities are created. https://www.eda.gov/about Sources of Information Employment For information on career opportunities, visit the "EDA Job Opportunities" Web page. http://www.eda.gov/careers Newsroom The online newsroom features blog posts, press releases, an archive of newsletters, and the latest media. https://www.eda.gov/news Regional Offices Contact information for the Administration's six regional offices—Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, Seattle—is available on the "Contact" Web page. http://www.eda.gov/contact https://www.eda.gov For further information, contact the Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-5081. Fax, 202-273-4781. ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 202-482-3727 http://www.esa.doc.gov UNDER SECRETARY, ECONOMIC https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] AFFAIRS Justin Antonipillai Deputy Under Secretary, Economic Affairs Kenneth A. Arnold Chief Economist Ellen Hughes-Cromwick Director, Bureau of Economic Analysis Brian C. Moyer Director, Bureau of the Census John H. Thompson The Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA), headed by the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, has three principal components: the Office of the Chief Economist, the Bureau of the Census, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. ESA develops policy options, analyzes economic developments, manages economic data systems, and produces a major share of U.S. economic and demographic statistics, including the national economic indicators. The Under Secretary is the chief economic adviser to the Secretary and provides leadership and executive management for the Office of the Chief Economist and the Bureaus of Economic Analysis and of the Census. http://www.esa.gov/content/about-economics-statistics-administration Bureau of Economic Analysis [For the Bureau of Economic Analysis statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Dec. 29, 1980, 45 FR 85496] The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) provides the most accurate, relevant, and timely economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner. BEA's economic statistics offer a comprehensive picture of the U.S. economy. BEA prepares national, regional, industry, and international accounts that present essential information on such issues in the world economy. BEA's national economic statistics provide a comprehensive look at U.S. production, consumption, investment, exports and imports, and income and saving. The international transactions accounts provide information on trade in goods and services (including the balance of payments and trade), investment income, and government and private finances. In addition, the accounts measure the value of U.S. international assets and liabilities and direct investment by multinational companies. The regional accounts provide data on total and per capita personal income by region, State, metropolitan area, and county, and on gross State product. The industry economic account provides a detailed view of the interrelationships between U.S. producers and users and the contribution to production across industries. http://www.bea.gov | Email: customerservice@bea.gov For further information, contact the Public Information Office, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-606-9900. Fax, 202-606-5310. Bureau of the Census [For the Bureau of the Census statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Sept. 16, 1975, 40 FR 42765] The Bureau of the Census was established as a permanent office by act of March 6, 1902 (32 Stat. 51). The major functions of the Census Bureau are authorized by the Constitution, which provides that a census of population shall be taken every 10 years, and by laws codified as title 13 of the United https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] States Code. The law also provides that the information collected by the Census Bureau from individual persons, households, or establishments be kept strictly confidential and be used only for statistical purposes. The Census Bureau is responsible for the decennial censuses of population and housing; the quinquennial censuses of State and local governments, manufacturers, mineral industries, distributive trades, construction industries, and transportation; current surveys that provide information on many of the subjects covered in the censuses at monthly, quarterly, annual, or other intervals; compilation of current statistics on U.S. foreign trade, including data on imports, exports, and shipping; special censuses at the request and expense of State and local government units; publication of estimates and projections of the population; publication of current data on population and housing characteristics; and current reports on manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade, services, construction, imports and exports, State and local government finances and employment, and other subjects. The Census Bureau makes available statistical results of its censuses, surveys, and other programs to the public through the Internet, mobile applications, and other media. The Bureau also prepares special tabulations sponsored and paid for by data users. It also produces statistical compendia, catalogs, guides, and directories that are useful in locating information on specific subjects. Upon request, the Bureau makes searches of decennial census records and furnishes certificates to individuals for use as evidence of age, relationship, or place of birth. A fee is charged for searches. http://www.census.gov | Email: PIO@census.gov For further information, contact the Public Information Office, Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20233. Phone, 301-7633030. Fax, 301-763-3762. Office of the Chief Economist The economists and analysts of the Office of the Chief Economist analyze domestic and international economic developments and produce in-depth reports, factsheets, briefings, and social media postings. These tools cover policy issues and current economic events, as well as economic and demographic trends. Department of Commerce and White House policymakers, American businessmen, State and local governments, and news organizations worldwide rely on these tools. http://www.esa.gov/content/chief-economist Sources of Information Data Monthly and quarterly economic indicators are posted online. To receive the most current economic indicators by email, subscribe using the online form. http://www.esa.gov/content/indicators https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USESAEI/subscriber/new Employment For information on employment opportunities at the Bureaus of Economic Analysis or the Census, visit the "Working at BEA" or "Census Careers" Web page. http://www.bea.gov/jobs/index.htm https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] http://www.census.gov/about/census-careers.html Publications The BEA posts research papers, its customer guide, and the monthly journal "Survey of Current Business" under the "Publications" section on its Web site. The Census Bureau's most recently released publications are part of its online library. http://www.bea.gov/scb/index.htm https://www.census.gov/library/publications.html Regional Offices Contact information for the Census Bureau's six regional offices—Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia—is available on its "Regional Offices" Web page. http://www.census.gov/regions http://www.esa.gov | Email: ESAwebmaster@doc.gov For further information, contact the Economics and Statistics Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-6607. INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 202-482-3917 http://www.trade.gov UNDER SECRETARY, INTERNATIONAL TRADE Deputy Under Secretary, International Trade Assistant Secretary, Enforcement and Compliance Kenneth E. Hyatt, Acting Thomas McGinty, Acting Paul Piquado Assistant Secretary, Global Markets / Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Arun M. Kumar Commercial Service Assistant Secretary, Industry and Analysis Marcus D. Jadotte [For the International Trade Administration statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Jan. 25, 1980, 45 FR 6148] The International Trade Administration (ITA) was established on January 2, 1980, by the Secretary of Commerce to promote world trade and to strengthen the international trade and investment position of the United States. The International Trade Administration (ITA) was established on January 2, 1980, by the Secretary of Commerce to promote world trade and to strengthen the international trade and investment position of the United States. The Under Secretary for International Trade heads the ITA, coordinating all issues concerning trade promotion, international commercial policy, market access, and trade law enforcement. The Administration is responsible for U.S. Government nonagricultural trade operations, and it supports the U.S. Trade Representative's efforts to negotiate trade policy. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] http://www.trade.gov/about.asp Enforcement / Compliance The Office of Enforcement and Compliance defends American industry against injurious and unfair trade practices by administering U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty trade laws. The Office also ensures the proper administration of foreign trade zones and advises the Secretary on establishment of new ones; oversees the administration of the Department's textiles program; and administers programs governing watch assemblies and other statutory import programs. http://www.trade.gov/enforcement Global Markets The Global Markets unit assists and advocates for U.S. businesses in international markets. Relying on a network of trade promotion and policy professionals located in over 70 countries and 100 U.S. locations, the unit promotes U.S. exports, especially those of small and medium-sized enterprises; advances and protects U.S. commercial interests overseas; and attracts investment from abroad into the United States. http://www.trade.gov/markets Industry / Analysis The Manufacturing and Services unit advises on domestic and international trade and investment policies affecting the competitiveness of U.S. industry. It also researches and analyzes manufacturing and services. Based on this analysis and interaction with U.S. industry, the unit Secretary develops strategies, policies, and programs to strengthen U.S. industry competitiveness domestically and globally. The unit manages an integrated program that includes industry and economic analysis, trade policy development and multilateral, regional, and bilateral trade agreements for manufactured goods and services; administers trade arrangements with foreign governments in product and service areas; and develops and provides business information and assistance to the United States on its rights and opportunities under multilateral and other agreements. http://www.trade.gov/industry Sources of Information Data Trade data and export and import statistics are available online. http://www.trade.gov/data.asp Employment For information on career opportunities, visit the "Jobs" Web page. http://www.trade.gov/jobs Publications The ITA has an online bookstore. http://www.trade.gov/publications http://www.trade.gov/contact.asp For further information, contact the International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-3917. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 202-482-2332 http://www.mbda.gov NATIONAL DIRECTOR Alejandra Y. Castillo National Deputy Director Albert K. Shen [For the Minority Business Development Agency statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Mar. 17, 1972, 37 FR 5650, as amended] The Minority Business Development Agency was established by Executive order in 1969. The Agency develops and coordinates a national program for minority business enterprise. The Agency was created to help minority businesses achieve effective and equitable participation in the American free enterprise system and overcome social and economic disadvantages that limited past participation. The Agency provides policies and leadership supporting a partnership of business, industry, and government with the Nation's minority businesses. Business development services are provided to the minority business community through three vehicles: the minority business opportunity committees, which disseminate information on business opportunities; the minority business development centers, which provide management and technical assistance and other business development services; and electronic commerce, which includes a Web site that shows how to start a business and use the service to find contract opportunities. The Agency promotes and coordinates the efforts of other Federal agencies in assisting or providing market opportunities for minority business. It coordinates opportunities for minority firms in the private sector. Through such public and private cooperative activities, the Agency promotes the participation of Federal, State, and local governments, and business and industry in directing resources for the development of strong minority businesses. http://www.mbda.gov/main/who-mbda/about-minority-business-developmentagency Sources of Information Internships Information on student eligibility and how to apply is available online. http://www.mbda.gov/main/intern-program Library An online research library serves as a repository for factsheets, reports, statistical data, and other publications. http://www.mbda.gov/pressroom/research-library Newsletter A free, monthly newsletter is accessible online. http://www.mbda.gov/newsletter https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] Speakers For information on scheduling a speaker for an organized event, visit the "Speaker Request Form" Web page. http://www.mbda.gov/main/mbda-speaker-request-form http://www.mbda.gov/contact For further information, contact the Office of the National Director, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-2332. NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 202-482-2985 http://www.noaa.gov UNDER SECRETARY, OCEANS AND ATMOSPHERE / ADMINISTRATOR Assistant Secretary, Conservation and Management / Deputy Administrator Timothy Gallaudet Christine Blackburn, Acting Assistant Secretary, Environmental Observation and Prediction / Deputy Manson K. Brown Administrator Chief Scientist Craig McLean [For the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Feb. 13, 1978, 43 FR 6128] The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was formed on October 3, 1970, by Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970 (5 U.S.C. app.). NOAA's mission centers on environmental assessment, prediction, and stewardship. It monitors and assesses the state of the environment to make accurate and timely forecasts to protect life, property, and natural resources; to promote the Nation's economic health; and to enhance its environmental security. The agency protects America's ocean, coastal, and living marine resources while promoting sustainable economic development. http://www.noaa.gov/our-mission-and-vision National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service The National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service operates the Nation's civilian geostationary and polar-orbiting environmental satellites. It also manages the largest collection of atmospheric, climatic, geophysical, and oceanographic data in the world. The Service develops and provides, through various media, environmental data for forecasts, national security, and weather warnings to protect life and property. These data are also used for energy distribution, global food supplies development, natural resources management, and rescuing downed pilots and mariners in distress. http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/about_nesdis.html For further information, contact the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, 1335 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3283. Phone, 301-713-3578. Fax, 301-713-1249. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] National Marine Fisheries Service The National Marine Fisheries Service supports the management, conservation, and sustainable development of domestic and international living marine resources and the protection and restoration of ecosystems. The Service helps assess the stock of the Nation's multi-billion-dollar marine fisheries, protect marine mammals and threatened species, conserve habitats, assist trade and industry, and conduct fishery enforcement activities. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov For further information, contact the National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713-2239. Fax, 301713-1940. National Ocean Service The National Ocean Service helps balance the Nation's use of coastal resources through research, management, and policy. The Service monitors the health of U.S. coasts by examining how human use and natural events affect coastal ecosystems. Coastal communities rely on the Service for information on natural hazards so they can reduce or eliminate destructive effects of coastal hazards. The Service assesses the damage caused by hazardous material spills and tries to restore or replace the affected coastal resources. The Service also protects beaches, water quality, wetlands, and wildlife. It provides a wide range of navigational products and data that help vessels move safely through U.S. waters, and it supplies the basic information for establishing the latitude, longitude, and elevation framework necessary for the Nation's mapping, navigation, positioning, and surveying activities. http://www.nos.noaa.gov For further information, contact the National Ocean Service, Room 13231, SSMC 4, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713-3074. Fax, 301-713-4307. National Weather Service The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, water, and climate warnings and forecasts and data for the United States, its territories, and adjacent waters and ocean areas. Government agencies, the private sector, the general public, and the global community rely on NWS data and products to protect life and property. Working with partners in Government, academic and research institutions, and private industry, the Service responds to the needs of the American public through its products and services. NWS data and information support aviation, maritime activities, and other sectors of the economy, as well as wildfire suppression. The Service also helps national security efforts with long- and short-range forecasts, air quality and cloud dispersion forecasts, and broadcasts of warnings and critical information over the 800-station NOAA Weather Radio network. http://www.weather.gov For further information, contact the National Weather Service–Executive Affairs, 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3283. Phone, 301-713-0675. Fax, 301-713-0049. Office of Marine and Aviation Operations The Office of Marine and Aviation Operations manages the aviation safety, the small boat, and the NOAA diving programs. It also operates a fleet of specialized ships and aircraft that collect data and carry out research to support NOAA's mission, the Global Earth Observation System, and the Integrated Ocean Observing System—including flying "hurricane hunter" https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] aircraft into the most turbulent storms to collect data critical for research. http://www.omao.noaa.gov/about.html For further information, contact Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, Suite 500, 8403 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713-7600. Fax, 301-713-1541. Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research conducts research on air quality and composition, climate variability and change, weather, and coastal, marine, and Great Lakes ecosystems. The Office uses its own laboratories and offices to run research programs in atmospheric, coastal, marine, and space sciences, as well as relying on networks of university-based programs across the country. http://www.oar.noaa.gov For further information, contact the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, Room 11458, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713-2458. Fax, 301-713-0163. Sources of Information Employment For information on career and volunteer opportunities, contracting and partnering, and grants, visit the "Working with NOAA" Web page. http://www.noaa.gov/opportunities.html Facilities Information on NOAA facilities, programs, and activities nationwide is available on the "NOAA in Your State and Territory" Web page. http://www.legislative.noaa.gov/NIYS/index.html News News and features—explainers, stories, and videos—are available online. http://www.noaa.gov/news-features Weather The NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards network broadcasts continuous weather information nationwide from the nearest National Weather Service office. The network broadcasts official Weather Service forecasts, warnings, watches, and other hazard information around the clock every day. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr http://www.noaa.gov/media.html For further information, contact the Office of Communications and External Affairs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-6090. Fax, 202-482-3154. NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 202-428-1840 http://www.ntia.doc.gov ASSISTANT SECRETARY, https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION Lawrence E. Strickling / ADMINISTRATOR Deputy Assistant Secretary, Communications and Information Angela Simpson [For the National Telecommunications and Information Administration statement of organization, see the Federal Register of June 5, 1978, 43 FR 24348] The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) was established in 1978 by Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1977 (5 U.S.C. app.) and Executive Order 12046 of March 27, 1978 (3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 158), by combining the Office of Telecommunications Policy of the Executive Office of the President and the Office of Telecommunications of the Department of Commerce to form a new agency reporting to the Secretary of Commerce. NTIA operates under the authority of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47 U.S.C. 901). NTIA serves as the principal executive branch adviser to the President on telecommunications and information policy; develops and presents U.S. plans and policies at international communications conferences and related meetings; prescribes policies for and manages Federal use of the radio frequency spectrum; serves as the principal Federal telecommunications research and engineering laboratory—NTIA's Institute for Telecommunication Sciences; promotes broadband deployment and adoption through BroadbandUSA (www2.ntia.doc.gov); and assists the First Responder Network Authority (www.firstnet.gov) develop and operate a nationwide broadband network dedicated to public safety. https://www.ntia.doc.gov/about Sources of Information Employment To see current NTIA career opportunities on USAJobs, click on the link below, scroll down, and select "NTIA Jobs." https://www.ntia.doc.gov/about Publications Since 1954, NTIA and its predecessors have published several hundred technical reports and memoranda, special publications, contractor reports, and other information products. For more information, call the Office of Spectrum Management in Washington, DC, at 202-482-1850. Or, contact the publications officer at the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences– Department of Commerce, 325 Broadway, MC ITS.D, Boulder, CO 80305. Phone, 303-497-3572. https://www.ntia.doc.gov/publications Speakers A speaker request form is available online. https://www.ntia.doc.gov/webform/speaker-request Telecommunications Research For information on telecommunications research and engineering services, visit the "Institute for Telecommunication Sciences" Web page. Phone, 303- https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] 497-3571. http://www.its.bldrdoc.gov | Email: info@its.bldrdoc.gov https://www.ntia.doc.gov/contact For further information, contact the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-1551. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899 301-975-2000 http://www.nist.gov UNDER SECRETARY, STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY / DIRECTOR Willie E. May The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) operates under the authority of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 271), which amends the Organic Act of March 3, 1901 (ch. 872), which created the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) in 1901. In 1988, the Congress renamed NBS as NIST and expanded its activities and responsibilities. http://www.nist.gov/timeline.cfm NIST is a nonregulatory Federal agency within the Department of Commerce. To carry out its mission, NIST relies on research laboratories, user facilities, innovative manufacturing programs, and its participation in collaborative institutes and centers. NIST research laboratories conduct world-class research to advance the Nation's technological infrastructure and help U.S. companies improve products and services. The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (www.nist.gov/baldrige) also helps them and other organizations increase operational performance and quality. NIST user facilities include the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (www.nist.gov/cnst) and NIST Center for Neutron Research (www.ncnr.nist.gov). http://www.nist.gov/programs-projects.cfm Sources of Information Employment For information on career opportunities, visit the "Careers at NIST" Web page. http://www.nist.gov/ohrm/careers.cfm Publications The "Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology" and other publications are available online. http://www.nist.gov/nvl/nist_publications.cfm http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/contact.cfm | Email: inquiries@nist.gov For further information, contact the National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070. Phone, 301-975-6478. Fax, 301-926-1630. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] NATIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICE 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312 703-605-6050 888-584-8332 http://www.ntis.gov DIRECTOR Avi Bender The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) is the largest central resource for business-related, engineering, Government-funded, scientific, and technical information available. For more than 60 years, the Service has assured businesses, Government, universities, and the public timely access to approximately 3 million publications covering over 350 subject areas. The Service supports the Department of Commerce's mission by providing access to information that stimulates innovation and discovery. The Service receives no appropriations and recovers its costs through fees charged for products and services. The NTIS promotes economic growth, progress, and science and information. On behalf of the Secretary of Commerce, the Service operates a permanent clearinghouse of scientific and technical information and makes it readily available to industry, business, and the general public—codified as chapter 23 of Title 15 of the United States Code (15 U.S.C. 1151-1157). The Service collects scientific and technical information; catalogs, abstracts, indexes, and permanently archives the information; disseminates information through electronic and other media; and provides information processing services to other Federal agencies. NTIS also provides information management services to other Federal agencies to help them interact with and better serve the information needs of their own constituents. It develops, plans, evaluates, and implements business strategies for information management and dissemination services and Internet-based service business opportunities for Federal agencies; uses new and existing technologies to ensure optimal access to Government online information services; and manages service projects using in-house capabilities and through joint public-private partnerships. NTIS provides eTraining and Knowledge Management, Web services and cloud computing, distribution and fulfillment, digitization and scanning services for Federal Government agencies. http://www.ntis.gov/about Sources of Information Employment Approximately 150 NTIS employees work in Northern Virginia. The Service hires professionals with skills in administration, information technology, and program management. https://www.usajobs.gov Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The Office of Director handles Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. The FOIA contact reviews, coordinates, and responds to requests within 20 days under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] http://www.ntis.gov/about/FOIA Products For general information or to place a telephone order, call the Customer Contact Center, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., eastern standard time. Phone, 800-553-6847. TDD, 703-487-4639. Fax, 703-605-6900. http://www.ntis.gov/products | Email: info@ntis.gov Services To learn more about NTIS information services for Federal agencies, call the Office of Federal Services at 703-605-6800. http://www.ntis.gov/services | Email: obdinfo@ntis.gov http://www.ntis.gov/about/contact For further information, contact the National Technical Information Service, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312. Phone, 703-605-6000 or 800-5536847. UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 571-272-8700 http://www.uspto.gov UNDER SECRETARY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY / DIRECTOR Deputy Under Secretary, Intellectual Property / Deputy Director Michelle K. Lee Russell D. Slifer [For the Patent and Trademark Office statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Apr. 14, 1975, 40 FR 16707] The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) was established by the act of July 19, 1952 (35 U.S.C. 1) "to promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries" (U.S. Constitution Art. I, sec. 8). The commerce clause provides the constitutional basis for the registration of trademarks. USPTO examines and issues patents. There are three major patent categories: utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. USPTO also issues statutory invention registrations and processes international patent applications. Through the registration of trademarks, USPTO assists businessmen and women in protecting their investments, promoting goods and services, and safeguarding consumers against confusion and deception in the marketplace. A trademark includes any distinctive word, name, symbol, device, or any combination thereof adopted and used or intended to be used by a manufacturer or merchant to identify his or her goods or services and distinguish them from those manufactured or sold by others. Trademarks are examined by the Office for compliance with various statutory requirements to prevent unfair competition and consumer deception. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] In addition to the examination of patent and trademark applications, issuance of patents, and registration of trademarks, USPTO advises and assists government agencies and officials in matters involving all domestic and global aspects of intellectual property. USPTO also promotes an understanding of intellectual property protection. USPTO provides public access to patent, trademark, and related scientific and technical information. Patents and trademarks may be reviewed and searched online or at designated Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries. There are 80 Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries located within the United States and Puerto Rico. Additionally, USPTO's Scientific and Technical Information Center in Alexandria, VA, houses over 120,000 volumes of scientific and technical books in various languages; 90,000 bound volumes of periodicals devoted to science and technology; the official journals of 77 foreign patent organizations; and over 40 million foreign patents on paper, microfilm, microfiche, and CD–ROM. http://www.uspto.gov/about-us Sources of Information Data Monthly summaries for patents data and quarterly summaries for trademark data are available online. http://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/statistics Employment Information on employment opportunities is available on the "Careers" Web page. http://careers.uspto.gov Patents Information on getting started and applying for and maintaining a patent is available online. http://www.uspto.gov/patent Publications The "Official Gazette" journal, "Inventors Eye" newsletter, and other publications are accessible online. http://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/official-gazette http://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/newsletter-archives http://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates Speakers A speaker request form is available online. http://www.uspto.gov/about-us/organizational-offices/office-chief-communicationsofficer/speaker-request-form Trademarks Information on getting started and applying for and maintaining a trademark is available online. http://www.uspto.gov/trademark https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] http://www.uspto.gov/about-us/organizational-offices/office-chief-communicationsofficer For further information, contact the Office of the Chief Communications Officer, United States Patent and Trademark Office, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone, 571-272-8400. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vnIUziVHXVU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:07 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Department of Defense Department of the Air Force Department of the Army Department of the Navy United States Marine Corps United States Naval Academy Defense Agencies Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Defense Commissary Agency Defense Contract Audit Agency Defense Contract Management Agency Defense Finance and Accounting Service Defense Information Systems Agency Defense Intelligence Agency Defense Legal Services Agency Defense Logistics Agency Defense Security Cooperation Agency Defense Security Service Defense Threat Reduction Agency Missile Defense Agency National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency National Security Agency / Central Security Service Pentagon Force Protection Agency Joint Service Schools Defense Acquisition University National Intelligence University National Defense University Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences SEARCH DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155 703-545-6700 http://www.defense.gov SECRETARY OF DEFENSE James M. Mattis Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics James MacStravic, Acting Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller / Chief Financial Officer David L. Norquist Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Kari Bingen, Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Anthony M. Kurta, Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Robert Karem, Acting Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller / DOD Chief Financial Officer Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Principal Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence John Zangardi, Acting (vacancy) Todd Lowery, Acting Principal Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (vacancy) Principal Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Theresa Whelan, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Dyke Weatherington, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global Security David Helvy, Acting David Smith, Acting Kenneth Rapuano Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Robert Karem Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs Pete Giambastiani, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy Plans and Programs Kristin French, Acting Stephanie Barna, Acting Tom Hopkins, Acting Thomas E. Morehouse, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Elizabeth Van Winkle, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Mary Miller, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/LowIntensity Conflict Caryn Hollis, Acting Chief Information Officer John A. Zangardi, Acting Chief Operating Officer Steven L. Schleien Director, Administration and Management Michael L. Rhodes Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation Scott Comes, Acting https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] Director, Operational Test and Evaluation David Duma, Acting General Counsel Paul S. Koffsky, Acting Inspector General Glenn A. Fine, Acting Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Dana W. White Deputy Chief Management Officer David Tillotson III, Acting JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF CHAIR Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., USMC Vice Chair Gen. Paul J. Selva, USAF Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chair CSM John W. Troxwell, USMC Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, USN Chief of Staff, Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein, USAF Chief of Staff, Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, USA Chief of the National Guard Bureau Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, USAF Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, USMC [For the Department of Defense statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 32, Chapter I, Subchapter R] The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and protect national security. Under the President, the Secretary of Defense directs and exercises authority and control over the separately organized Departments of the Air Force, the Army, and the Navy; over the Joint Chiefs of Staff; over the combatant commands; and over defense agencies and field activities. Organizational Chart The National Security Act Amendments of 1949 redesignated the National Military Establishment as the Department of Defense (DOD) and established it as an executive department (10 U.S.C. 111) headed by the Secretary of Defense. Structure The Department of Defense is composed of the Office of the Secretary of Defense; the military departments and the military services within those departments; the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff; the combatant commands; the defense agencies; DOD field activities; and such other offices, agencies, activities, and commands as may be established or designated by law or by the President or the Secretary of Defense. Each military department is separately organized under its own Secretary and functions under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of each military department is responsible to the Secretary of Defense for the operation and efficiency of his department. Orders to the military departments are issued through the Secretaries of these departments or their designees, by the Secretary of Defense, or under authority specifically delegated in writing by the Secretary of Defense or provided by law. The commanders of the combatant commands are responsible to the President and the Secretary of Defense for accomplishing the military missions assigned to them and exercising command authority over forces assigned to them. The operational chain of command runs from the President to the Secretary of Defense, to the commanders of the combatant commands. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff functions within the chain of command by transmitting the orders of the President or the Secretary of Defense to the commanders of the combatant commands. Office of the Secretary of Defense Secretary of Defense The Secretary of Defense is the principal defense policy adviser to the President and is responsible for the formulation of general defense policy and policy related to DOD and for the execution of approved policy. Under the direction of the President, the Secretary exercises authority, direction, and control over the Department of Defense. http://www.defense.gov/osd Acquisition, Technology and Logistics The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics is the principal staff assistant and adviser to the Secretary of Defense for all matters relating to the DOD Acquisition System; research and development; modeling and simulation; systems engineering; advanced technology; developmental test and evaluation; production; systems integration; logistics; installation management; military construction; procurement; environment, safety, and occupational health management; utilities and energy management; business management modernization; document services; and nuclear, chemical, and biological defense programs. http://www.acq.osd.mil https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] Intelligence The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence is the principal staff assistant and adviser to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense for intelligence, intelligence-related matters, counterintelligence, and security. The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence supervises all intelligence and intelligence-related affairs of DOD. Networks and Information Integration The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration is the principal staff assistant and adviser to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense for achieving and maintaining information superiority in support of DOD missions, while exploiting or denying an adversary's ability to do the same. The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration also serves as the Chief Information Officer. http://dodcio.defense.gov Personnel and Readiness The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness is the principal staff assistant and adviser to the Secretary of Defense for policy matters relating to the structure and readiness of the total force. Functional areas include readiness; civilian and military personnel policies, programs, and systems; civilian and military equal opportunity programs; health policies, programs, and activities; Reserve component programs, policies, and activities; family policy, dependents' education, and personnel support programs; mobilization planning and requirements; language capabilities and programs; and the Federal Voting Assistance Program. The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness also serves as the Chief Human Capital Officer. http://prhome.defense.gov Policy The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy is the principal staff assistant and adviser to the Secretary of Defense for policy matters relating to overall international security policy and political-military affairs and represents the Department at the National Security Council and other external agencies involved with national security policy. The Under Secretary's areas of activity include homeland defense; NATO affairs; foreign military sales; arms limitation agreements; international trade and technology security; regional security affairs; special operations and low-intensity conflict; stability operations; integration of departmental plans and policies with overall national security objectives; drug control policy, requirements, priorities, systems, resources, and programs; and issuance of policy guidance affecting departmental programs. http://policy.defense.gov Special Staff A special staff assists the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense. This special staff of assistants includes the Assistant Secretaries of Defense for Legislative Affairs and for Public Affairs; the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), who also functions as the Chief Financial Officer; the General Counsel; the Inspector General; the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Oversight; the Directors of Administration and Management, of Operational Test and Evaluation, of Business Transformation, of Net Assessment, of Program Analysis and Evaluation; and other officers whom the Secretary of Defense determines are necessary to help carry out his or her duties and responsibilities. http://www.defense.gov/About-DoD/Leaders Joint Chiefs of Staff The Joint Chiefs of Staff consist of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman, the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the principal military adviser to the President, the National Security Council, and the Secretary of Defense. The other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff are military advisers who may provide additional information upon request from the President, the National Security Council, or the Secretary of Defense. They may also submit their advice when it does not agree with that of the Chairman. Subject to the authority of the President and the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is responsible for assisting the President and the Secretary of Defense in providing strategic direction and planning for the Armed Forces; making recommendations for the assignment of responsibilities within the Armed Forces; comparing the capabilities of American and allied Armed Forces with those of potential adversaries; preparing and reviewing contingency plans that conform to policy guidance; preparing joint logistic and mobility plans; and recommending assignment of logistic and mobility responsibilities. The Chairman, while so serving, holds the grade of general or admiral and outranks all other officers of the Armed Forces. The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs performs duties assigned by the Chairman, with the approval of the Secretary of Defense. The Vice Chairman acts as Chairman when there is a vacancy in the office of the Chairman or in the absence or disability of the Chairman. The Vice Chairman, while so serving, holds the grade of general or admiral and outranks all other officers of the Armed Forces except the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. http://www.jcs.mil Joint Staff The Joint Staff, under the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, assists the Chairman and the other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in carrying out their responsibilities. The Joint Staff is headed by a Director who is selected by the Chairman in consultation with the other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and with the approval of the Secretary of Defense. Officers assigned to serve on the Joint Staff are selected by the Chairman in approximately equal numbers from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] http://www.jcs.mil/About.aspx Combatant Commands The combatant commands are military commands with broad continuing missions maintaining the security and defense of the United States against attack; supporting and advancing the national policies and interests of the United States and discharging U.S. military responsibilities in their assigned areas; and preparing plans, conducting operations, and coordinating activities of the forces assigned to them in accordance with the directives of higher authority. The operational chain of command runs from the President to the Secretary of Defense, to the commanders of the combatant commands. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff serves as the spokesman for the commanders of the combatant commands, especially on the administrative requirements of their commands. http://www.defense.gov/Sites/Unified-Combatant-Commands Field Activities Counterintelligence Field Activity The DOD Counterintelligence Field Activity was established in 2002 to build a Defense counterintelligence (CI) system that is informed by national goals and objectives and supports the protection of DOD personnel and critical assets from foreign intelligence services, foreign terrorists, and other clandestine or covert threats. The desired end is a transformed Defense CI system that integrates and synchronizes the counterintelligence activities of the military departments, defense agencies, Joint Staff, and combatant commands. Defense Health Agency The Defense Health Agency (DHA) manages the activities of the Military Health System. It is also the market manager for the National Capital Region enhanced Multi-Service Market, which includes Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. http://www.dha.mil Defense Media Activity Defense Media Activity (DMA) gathers Defense news and information from all departmental levels and reports that news and information to DOD audiences worldwide through American Forces Network online, radio, television, and through publications. DMA reports news on individual airmen, marines, sailors, soldiers, and DOD civilian employees to the American public through the Hometown News Service. DMA provides World Wide Web infrastructure and services for DOD organizations. It collects, processes, and stores DOD imagery products created by the Department and makes them available to the American public. It trains the Department's public affairs and visual information military and civilian professionals. DMA also operates Stars and Stripes, a news and information organization, free of Government editorial control and censorship, for military audiences overseas. http://www.dma.mil Defense Prisoner of War / Missing in Action Accounting Agency The Defense POW / MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) provides centralized management of prisoner of war and missing personnel affairs within the DOD. DPAA's primary responsibilities include leadership for and policy oversight over all efforts to account for Americans still missing from past conflicts and the recovery of and accounting for those who may become isolated in hostile territory in future conflicts. DPAA also provides administrative and logistical support to the U.S.-Russia Joint Commission on POW / MIAs, conducts research and analysis to help resolve cases of those unaccounted for, examines DOD documents for possible public disclosure, and maintains viable channels of communications on POW / MIA matters between the DOD and Congress, the families of the missing, and the American public. http://www.dpaa.mil Defense Technical Information Center The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) is a field activity in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. It operates under the authority, direction, and control of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering. DTIC provides defense scientific and technical information, offers controlled access to defense information, and designs and hosts more than 100 DOD Web sites. DTIC's collections include technical reports, summaries of research in progress, independent research and development material, defense technology transfer agreements, and DOD planning documents. http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/about/about.html Defense Technology Security Administration The Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA) is the central DOD point of contact for development and implementation of technology security policies governing defense articles and services and dual-use commodities. DTSA administers the development and implementation of DOD technology security policies on international transfers of defenserelated goods, services, and technologies. It does so to ensure that critical U.S. military technological advantages are preserved, transfers that could prove detrimental to U.S. security interests are controlled and limited, weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery do not proliferate, diversion of defense-related goods to terrorists is prevented, legitimate defense cooperation with foreign friends and allies is supported, and the health of the defense industrial base is assured. http://www.dtsa.mil/SitePages/default.aspx Education Activity https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) was established in 1992. It consists of two subordinate organizational entities: the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DODDS) and the Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS). DODEA formulates, develops, and implements policies, technical guidance, and standards for the effective management of Defense dependents education activities and programs. It also plans, directs, coordinates, and manages the education programs for eligible dependents of U.S. military and civilian personnel stationed overseas and stateside; evaluates the programmatic and operational policies and procedures for DODDS and DDESS; and provides education activity representation at meetings and deliberations of educational panels and advisory groups. http://www.dodea.edu/Americas Human Resources Field Activity The Department of Defense Human Resources Activity (DODHRA) enhances the operational effectiveness and efficiency of a host of dynamic and diverse programs supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. The Field Activity supports policy development, performs cutting-edge research and expert analysis, supports readiness and reengineering efforts, manages the largest automated personnel data repositories in the world, prepares tomorrow's leaders through robust developmental programs, supports recruiting and retaining the best and brightest, and delivers both benefits and critical services to warfighters and their families. http://www.dhra.mil/website/index.shtml Office of Economic Adjustment The Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) assists communities that are adversely affected by base closures, expansions, or realignments and Defense contract or program cancellations. OEA provides technical and financial assistance to those communities and coordinates other Federal agencies' involvement through the Defense Economic Adjustment Program. http://www.oea.gov Test Resource Management The Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) is a DOD Field Activity under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. The Center develops policy, plans for, and assesses the adequacy of the major range and test facility base to provide adequate testing in support of development, acquisition, fielding, and sustainment of defense systems. TRMC develops and maintains the test and evaluation resources strategic plan, reviews the proposed DOD test and evaluation budgets, and certifies the adequacy of the proposed budgets and whether they provide balanced support of the strategic plan. TRMC manages the Central Test and Evaluation Investment Program, the Test and Evaluation Science and Technology Program, and the Joint Mission Environment Test Capability Program. http://www.acq.osd.mil/dte-trmc Washington Headquarters Services Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), established as a DOD Field Activity on October 1, 1977, is under the authority and control of the Deputy Chief Management Officer. WHS provides a range of administrative and operational services to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, specified DOD components, the general public, and for Federal Government activities. WHS services include contracting and procurement; data systems and information technology support; Defense facilities, directives and records, and financial management; enterprise information technology infrastructure, human resource, legal, library, and personnel security services; evaluation and planning functions; Pentagon renovation and construction; and support for advisory boards and commissions. http://www.whs.mil Sources of Information Budget Data The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) sponsors a Web site that features congressional budget data pertaining to the DOD. The DTIC posts data from each budget report once it is filed and made available on the Library of Congress' Web site. The data are accessible in Portable Document Format (PDF) and Excel spreadsheet format. http://www.dtic.mil/congressional_budget Business Opportunities Information on and resources for acquisition, business, contracting, and subcontracting opportunities are available on the DOD's Web site. http://www.defense.gov/Resources/Contract-Resources The Office of Small Business Programs supports the participation of small businesses in the acquisition of goods and services for the DOD. http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp Career Opportunities The DOD employs over 718,000 civilian personnel. For additional information on applying for DOD job opportunities, contact Washington Headquarters Services–Human Resources Servicing Team. Phone, 614-692-0252. https://dod.usajobs.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] Dictionary The Defense Technical Information Center's Web site features the "DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms," which is commonly called the "DOD Dictionary." The dictionary facilitates communication and mutual understanding within the DOD, with external Federal agencies, and between the United States and its international partners by standardizing military and associated terminology. http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/dod_dictionary Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Approved by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966, the statute generally provides that any person has the right to request access to Federal agency information or records. Upon receiving a written request, the Federal agency holding the desired document or record must disclose it. Some records, however, are shielded from disclosure by one of the FOIA's nine exemptions or three exclusions. http://open.defense.gov/Transparency/FOIA.aspx History A short history of the Pentagon, from construction to completion, is available on the Pentagon Tours Office's Web site. https://pentagontours.osd.mil/Tours/construction.jsp Joint Chiefs of Staff The Joint Chiefs of Staff maintain a Web site. http://www.jcs.mil News The DOD posts news releases on its Web site. http://www.defense.gov/News/News-Releases Plain Language The DOD aims to write documents in readable English by adhering to Federal plain language guidelines. http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/plainlanguage.html Popular Resources A page of popular DOD resources is available on the DOD Web site. http://www.defense.gov/Resources Social Media The DOD tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/DeptofDefense The DOD has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/DeptofDefense The DOD posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/DODvClips/featured Site Index The Web site index allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.defense.gov/Site-Index Speakers Civilian and military officials from the DOD are available to speak to public and private sector groups interested in defenserelated topics, including the global war on terrorism. Requests for speakers should be addressed to the Director for Community Relations and Public Liaison, 1400 Defense Pentagon, Room 2C546, Washington, DC 20310-1400. Today in the DOD The "Today in the Department of Defense" Web page features contracts, news and casualty releases, photos, press advisories, speeches, and transcripts on a daily basis. http://www.defense.gov/Today-in-DoD Tours For information on guided tours of the Pentagon, contact the Pentagon Tours Office. Phone, 703-697-1776. http://pentagontours.osd.mil | Email: osd.pentagon.pa.mbx.pentagon-tours-schedule@mail.mil https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] Web Sites A list of DOD Web site links is available online. http://www.defense.gov/Military-Services/DoD-Websites An A–Z list of DOD Web site links is available online. http://www.defense.gov/Military-Services/A-Z-List http://www.defense.gov/Contact For further information concerning the Department of Defense, contact the Director, Directorate for Public Inquiry and Analysis, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, 1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 203011400. Phone, 703- 697-9312. DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 1690 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1670 703-697-6061 http://www.af.mil AIR FORCE SECRETARIAT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE Dr. Heather A. Wilson Under Secretary of the Air Force Lisa S. Disbrow Administrative Assistant Patricia J. Zarodkiewicz Auditor General Daniel F. McMillin General Counsel Joseph M. McDade, Jr. Information Dominance and Chief Information Officer (A6) Lt. Gen. William J. Bender Inspector General Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Rock Legislative Liaison Maj. Gen. Steven L. Basham Assistant Secretary, Acquisition Darlene Costello Assistant Secretary, Financial Management and Comptroller Doug Bennett Assistant Secretary, Installations, Environment, and Energy Richard K. Hartley Assistant Secretary, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Daniel R. Sitterly Deputy Under Secretary for Management Marilyn M. Thomas Deputy Under Secretary, International Affairs Heidi H. Grant Deputy Under Secretary, Space Winston Beauchamp Director, Air Force Small Business Programs Mark S. Teskey Director, Public Affairs Brig. Gen. Edward W. Thomas, Jr. AIR STAFF Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright Assistant Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Stayce D. Harris Judge Advocate General Lt. Gen. Christopher F. Burne Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Mark A. Ediger Chief of Air Force Reserve Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Dondi Constin Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. Andrew Mueller Chief of Staff, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (A10) Chief Scientist Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Surveillance and Lt. Gen. Jack Weinstein Greg L. Zacharias Lt. Gen. VeraLinn Jamieson https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] Reconnaissance (A2) Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection (A4) Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower, Personnel and Services (A1) Lt. Gen. John B. Cooper Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Plans and Requirements (A3) Lt. Gen. Mark C. Nowland Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Programs (A5/8) Lt. Gen. Jerry D. Harris, Jr. Director, Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Maj. Gen. James C. Johnson Director, Air National Guard Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice Director, History and Museums Policies and Programs Walter A. Grudzinskas Director, Studies and Analyses, Assessments (A9) Kevin E. Williams Director, Test and Evaluation Devin Cate MAJOR COMMANDS Air Combat Command Gen. James M. Holmes Air Education and Training Command Lt. Gen. Darryl L. Roberson Air Force Global Strike Command Gen. Robin Rand Air Force Materiel Command Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski Air Force Reserve Command Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller Air Force Space Command Gen. John W. Raymond Air Force Special Operations Command Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb Air Mobility Command Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II Pacific Air Forces Gen. Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy U.S. Air Forces in Europe Gen. Tod D. Wolters The Department of the Air Force defends the United States by providing air, space, and cyberspace capabilities. Organizational Chart The Department of the Air Force (USAF) was established as part of the National Military Establishment by the National Security Act of 1947 (61 Stat. 502) and came into being on September 18, 1947. The National Security Act Amendments of 1949 redesignated the National Military Establishment as the Department of Defense, established it as an executive department, and made the Department of the Air Force a military department within the Department of Defense (63 Stat. 578). The Department of the Air Force is separately organized under the Secretary of the Air Force. It operates under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense (10 U.S.C. 8010). The Department comprises the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Air Staff, and field organizations. Secretary The Secretary and Secretariat Staff oversee matters of organization, training, logistical support, maintenance, welfare of personnel, administrative, recruiting, research and development, and other activities that the President or Secretary of Defense prescribes. http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/AirForceSeniorLeaders/SECAF.aspx Air Staff The Air Staff assists the Secretary, the Under Secretary, the Assistant Secretaries, and the Chief of Staff in carrying out their responsibilities. Field Organizations The major commands, field operating agencies, and direct reporting units constitute the field organizations of the Air Force. They are organized primarily on a functional basis in the United States and on a geographic basis overseas. These commands are responsible for accomplishing certain phases of the Air Force's worldwide activities. They also organize, administer, equip, and train subordinate elements to accomplish assigned missions. MAJOR COMMANDS: CONTINENTAL U.S. COMMANDS Air Combat Command The Air Combat Command operates CONUS-based, combat-coded fighter and attack aircraft. It organizes, trains, equips, and maintains combat-ready forces for rapid deployment and employment while ensuring strategic air defense forces are ready to meet the challenges of peacetime air sovereignty and wartime air defense. http://www.acc.af.mil Air Education and Training Command The Air Education and Training Command recruits, assesses, commissions, educates, and trains Air Force enlisted and officer personnel. It provides basic military training, initial and advanced technical training, flying training, and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] professional military and post-secondary education. The Command also conducts Air Force security assistance, joint, medical service, and readiness training. http://www.aetc.af.mil Air Force Global Strike Command The Air Force Global Strike Command is responsible for the Nation's three intercontinental ballistic missile wings; the Air Force's bomber force, including the B–1, B–2, and B–52 wings; the Long Range Strike Bomber program; and operational and maintenance support to organizations within the nuclear enterprise. http://www.afgsc.af.mil Air Force Materiel Command The Air Force Materiel Command delivers expeditionary capabilities through research, development, test, evaluation, acquisition, modernization, and sustainment of aerospace weapon systems throughout their life cycles. Those weapon systems include Air Force fighter, bomber, cargo, and attack fleets and armament. They also include net-centric command and control assets; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets; and combat support information systems. The command oversees basic research and development that support air, space, and cyberspace capabilities. The command relies on an integrated, efficient life cycle management approach to ensure the best possible support to warfighters. http://www.afmc.af.mil Air Force Reserve Command The Air Force Reserve Command provides the Air Force with approximately 14 percent of the total force and approximately 4 percent of the manpower budget. Reservists support air, space, and cyberspace superiority; command and control; global integrated intelligence surveillance reconnaissance; global precision attack; nuclear deterrence operations; special operations; rapid global mobility; and personnel recovery. They also perform aircraft flight testing, space operations, and aerial port operations, as well as communications, civil engineer, military training, mobility support, security forces, services, and transportation missions. http://www.afrc.af.mil Air Force Space Command The Air Force Space Command provides space and cyberspace capabilities such as missile warning, space control, spacelift, satellite operations, and designated cyberspace activities. http://www.afspc.af.mil Air Force Special Operations Command The Air Force Special Operations Command provides the air component of U.S. Special Operations Command. The command deploys specialized air power and delivers special operations combat power wherever and whenever needed. It provides agile combat support, combat search and rescue, information warfare, precision aerospace fires, psychological operations, and specialized aerospace mobility and refueling to unified commands. http://www.afsoc.af.mil Air Mobility Command The Air Mobility Command provides airlift, air refueling, special air missions, and aeromedical evacuation for U.S. forces. It also airlifts forces to theater commands to support wartime tasking. http://www.amc.af.mil MAJOR COMMANDS: OVERSEAS COMMANDS Pacific Air Forces The Pacific Air Forces deliver rapid and precise air, space, and cyberspace capabilities to protect the United States, its territories, and its allies and partners; provide integrated air and missile warning and defense; promote interoperability throughout the Pacific area of responsibility; maintain strategic access and freedom of movement across all domains; and posture to respond across the full spectrum of military contingencies to restore regional security. http://www.pacaf.af.mil U.S. Air Forces in Europe The U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) execute the Air Force, European Command, and Africa Command missions with forward-based air power and infrastructure to conduct and enable theater and global operations. The USAFE direct air operations in a theater that spans three continents, covers more than 19 million square miles, contains 104 independent states, produces more than a quarter of the world's gross domestic product, and comprises more than a quarter of Earth's population. http://www.usafe.af.mil FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation The Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation provides seamless integration of cross-functional live, virtual, and constructive operational training environments that allow war fighters to maximize performance and optimize https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] decisionmaking. The agency works with combatant commands, major commands, the Air Force Reserve Command, the Air National Guard, the Air Force headquarters, direct reporting units, and field operating agencies to provide the necessary development and implementation standards for common access and interoperability within the live, virtual, and constructive domains for efficient and secure global operations. http://www.afams.af.mil Air Force Audit Agency The Air Force Audit Agency provides all levels of Air Force management with independent, objective, and quality audit services by reviewing and promoting operational economy, effectiveness, and efficiency; evaluating programs and activities to achieve intended results; and assessing and improving financial reporting. http://www.afaa.af.mil Air Force Cost Analysis Agency The Air Force Cost Analysis Agency performs nonadvocate cost analyses for major space, aircraft, and information system programs. The agency supports the departmentwide cost analysis program by developing and maintaining cost-estimating tools, techniques, and infrastructure. It provides guidance, analytical support, quantitative risk analyses, and special studies to improve long-range planning, force structure, analysis of alternatives, and lifecycle cost analyses. Air Force Flight Standards Agency The Air Force Flight Standards Agency performs worldwide inspection of airfields, navigation systems, and instrument approaches. It provides flight standards to develop Air Force instrument requirements and certifies procedures and directives for cockpit display and navigation systems. It also provides air traffic control and airlift procedures and evaluates air traffic control systems and airspace management procedures. Air Force Historical Research Agency The Air Force Historical Research Agency serves as a repository for Air Force historical records and maintains research facilities for scholars and the general public. http://www.afhra.af.mil/index.asp Air Force Inspection Agency The Air Force Inspection Agency provides independent inspection, evaluation, oversight, training and analysis to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Air Force. http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104564/air-force-inspection-agency.aspx Air Force Legal Operations Agency The Air Force Legal Operations Agency includes all senior defense, senior trial, appellate defense, and Government counsel in the Air Force, as well as all Air Force civil litigators who defend the Air Force against civil lawsuits that claim damages and seek other remedies in contracts, environmental, labor, and tort litigation. Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency The Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency provides analysis and develops tools for helping Air Force and Department of Defense senior leaders make decisions affecting total force manpower requirements. The agency supports the Under Secretary of the Air Force for Management's efforts to improve processes and carries out departmentwide transformation initiatives. It also oversees human capital planning and training to develop and sustain manpower-specific capabilities at adequate levels. http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104598/air-force-manpower-agency.aspx Air Force Medical Operations Agency The Air Force Medical Operations Agency assists the Air Force Surgeon General in developing plans, programs, and policies for aerospace medicine, bioenvironmental engineering, clinical investigations, family advocacy, health promotion, military public health, quality assurance, radioactive material management, and the medical service. http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/afmoa Air Force Medical Support Agency The Air Force Medical Support Agency provides consultative support and policy development for the Air Force Surgeon General in medical force management. It also supports ground and air expeditionary medical capabilities used in global, homeland security, and force health protection, as well as all aspects of medical and dental services, aerospace medicine operations, and medical support functions. Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations The Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, a field operating agency of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, works to support the entire Department of Defense and other Federal entities ensuring dignity, honor and respect to the fallen, and care, service, and support to their families. http://www.mortuary.af.mil Air Force Office of Special Investigations The Air Force Office of Special Investigations identifies, exploits, and neutralizes criminal, terrorist, and intelligence https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] threats to the U.S. Air Force, Department of Defense, and U.S. Government. Its primary responsibilities are criminal investigations and counterintelligence services. It also protects critical technologies and information, detects and mitigates threats, provides global specialized services, conducts major criminal investigations, and offensively engages foreign adversaries and threats. http://www.osi.af.mil Air Force Operations Group The Air Force Operations Group collects, processes, analyzes, and communicates information, enabling situational awareness of USAF operations worldwide. This awareness facilitates timely, responsive, and effective decisionmaking by senior USAF leaders and combatant commanders. Air Force Personnel Center The Air Force Personnel Center ensures that commanders around the world have enough skilled Air Force personnel to carry out the mission. The center also runs programs affecting the entire life cycle of military and civilian Air Force personnel from accession through retirement. http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104554/air-force-personnel-center.aspx Air Force Program Executive Offices The Air Force Program Executive Offices (PEOs) oversee the execution of a program throughout its entire lifecycle. While the PEOs are not part of USAF headquarters, they report on acquisition and program-specific issues directly to the Air Force Service Acquisition Executive and the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition. Air Force PEOs are currently responsible for diverse programs in a range of areas: aircraft, command and control and combat support systems, Joint Strike Fighter, and weapons. http://ww3.safaq.hq.af.mil/organizations/index.asp Air Force Public Affairs Agency The Air Force Public Affairs Agency manages the Air Force media center. The center collects, archives, and distributes Air Force imagery; manages licensing and branding of Air Force trademarks; provides policy guidance and oversight for the Air Force's Web site and social media programs; operates the Air Force's official social media program; composes original musical arrangements for Air Force regional bands; and develops training curricula and requirements for the Air Force's nearly 6,000 public affairs practitioners. http://www.publicaffairs.af.mil Air Force Review Boards Agency The Air Force Review Boards Agency manages various military and civilian appellate processes for the Secretary of the Air Force. http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104511/air-force-review-boards-agency.aspx Air Force Safety Center The Air Force Safety Center promotes safety to reduce the number and severity of mishaps. It also supports combat readiness by developing, implementing, executing, and evaluating Air Force aviation, ground, weapons, nuclear surety, space, and system programs. http://www.safety.af.mil Air National Guard Readiness Center The Air National Guard Readiness Center performs the operational and technical tasks associated with manning, equipping, and training Air National Guard units to meet required readiness levels. http://www.angrc.ang.af.mil National Air and Space Intelligence Center The National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) assesses foreign air and space threats. It creates integrated, predictive intelligence in the domains of air, space, and cyberspace to support military operations, force modernization, and policymaking. NASIC analyzes data on foreign aerospace forces and weapons systems to determine performance characteristics, capabilities, vulnerabilities, and intentions. These assessments are used to shape national security and defense policies. NASIC personnel also play a role in weapons treaty negotiations and verification. http://www.nasic.af.mil DIRECT REPORTING UNITS Air Force District of Washington The Air Force District of Washington supports Headquarters Air Force and other Air Force units in the National Capital Region. http://www.afdw.af.mil Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center plans and conducts test and evaluation procedures to determine operational effectiveness and suitability of new or modified USAF systems and their capacity to meet https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] mission needs. http://www.afotec.af.mil U.S. Air Force Academy The U.S. Air Force Academy provides academic and military instruction and experience to prepare future USAF career officers. The Academy offers Bachelor of Science degrees in 31 academic majors, and upon completion, graduates receive commissions as second lieutenants. http://www.usafa.af.mil Sources of Information Employment Members of the Air Force civilian service work side by side with active duty airmen. They are a diverse group of professionals: contract specialists, engineers, human resources specialists, intelligence experts, mechanics, scientists, teachers, and more. https://afciviliancareers.com/content/home-air-force-civilian-service Factsheets Factsheets contain current information and statistics on Air Force careers, organizations, inventory, and equipment —including aircraft and weapons. http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets.aspx | Email: DMAPublicAffairs@mail.mil Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Office manages the policy and procedural guidance for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act (PA) and Quality of Information (QIP) programs in accordance with applicable laws. http://www.foia.af.mil/Welcome.aspx Links to FOIA requester service centers are available online. The service centers are grouped, by base and by command, in two lists. http://www.foia.af.mil/Offices Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Air Force provides answers to FAQs on its web-site. http://www.af.mil/Questions.aspx History For over a century, the Air Force has relied on the bravery and skill of American airmen to protect the United States in the air, space, and cyberspace. An overview of that history is available online. https://www.airforce.com/mission/history Inspector General (IG) The IG receives and investigates complaints of abuse, fraud, and waste involving Air Force personnel or programs. http://www.af.mil/InspectorGeneralComplaints.aspx | Email: usaf.ighotline@mail.mil Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) The Air Force's web-site features a section dedicated to ISR activities and news. http://www.af.mil/ISR.aspx Joining the Air Force To learn about its mission, how to join, and about educational, training, and career opportunities that enlistment offers, visit the Air Force's recruitment Web site. https://www.airforce.com/how-to-join Medal of Honor Members of the Air Force and its predecessor organizations have earned Medals of Honor. The medal is awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. http://www.af.mil/MedalofHonor.aspx News The Air Force posts announcements, art, commentaries, news items, and photos on its Web site. Air Force TV and radio news are also accessible online. http://www.af.mil/News.aspx | Email: DMAPublicAffairs@mail.mil https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] "Air Force Magazine" is posted online. Beginning in January 2013, full issues are available. Beginning in November 2015, HTML5 versions are available . http://www.airforcemag.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/default.aspx Reading List The Air Force Chief of Staff's annual reading list (2016) is available on the Department's Web site. An archives of the reading list, starting with the year 2007, is also available online. http://static.dma.mil/usaf/csafreadinglist/01_books.html Sexual Assault The "Sexual Assault Prevention and Response" (SAPR) Web page has information, policies, and reports on sexual assault, as well as links leading to additional resources within the Department of Defense (DOD) community and to external resources. http://www.af.mil/SAPR.aspx The "SAPR" Web page also provides access to the Safe Helpline—an anonymous, confidential, and free crisis support service for DOD community members who have been affected by sexual assault. Phone, 877-995-5247. https://www.safehelpline.org/about-dod-safe-helpline Social Media The Air Force has a blog and maintains a social media presence on Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. The Web site provides shortcuts to the different platforms as well as social media resources. http://www.af.mil/AFSites/SocialMediaSites.aspx Strategic Documents The site contains various “CSAF Focus Area", and other strategic documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). http://www.af.mil/Airpower4America.aspx Suicide Prevention The "Suicide Prevention" Web page promotes resources like the ACE (Ask, Care, and Escort) Card and provides access, by phone or confidential online chat, to the Military Crisis Line. Phone, 800-273-8255. http://www.af.mil/SuicidePrevention.aspx Web sites A directory of all registered Air Force Web sites is available online. http://www.af.mil/ContactUs.aspx For further information concerning the Department of the Air Force, contact the Office of the Director of Public Affairs, Department of the Air Force, 1690 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1670. Phone, 703-697-6061. http://www.af.mil/ContactUs.aspx For further information concerning the Department of the Air Force, contact the Office of the Director of Public Affairs, Department of the Air Force, 1690 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1670. Phone, 703-697-6061. EDITORIAL NOTE The Department of the Army did not meet the publication deadline for submitting updated information of its activities, functions, and sources of information as required by the automatic disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1)(A)) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310 703-695-6518 http://www.army.mil EXECUTIVE OFFICE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY Robert Speer, Acting Under Secretary of the Army Karl F. Schneider, Acting Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army Gerald B. O'Keefe Auditor General Anne L. Richards https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] Deputy Under Secretary of the Army Thomas E. Hawley Director, Small Business Programs Tommy L. Marks Executive Director, Army National Military Cemeteries Patrick K. Hallinan General Counsel (vacancy) Inspector General Lt. Gen. David E. Quantock Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Assistant Secretary of the Army, Civil Works Assistant Secretary of the Army, Financial Management / Comptroller Assistant Secretary of the Army, Installations, Energy and Environment Steffanie Easter Jo-Ellen Darcy Robert M. Speer Katherine G. Hammack Assistant Secretary of the Army, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Debra S. Wada Chief Information Officer (G–6) Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford Chief of Legislative Liaison Maj. Gen. Laura E. Richardson Chief of Public Affairs Brig. Gen. Omar J. Jones IV OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn Director of the Army Staff Lt. Gen. Gary H. Cheek Vice Director of the Army Staff Steven J. Redmann ARMY STAFF Sergeant Major of the Army SMA Daniel A. Dailey Chief of the National Guard Bureau Gen. Joseph Lengyel Assistant Chief of Staff, Installation Management Lt. Gen. Gwen Bingham Chief of Army Reserve Lt. Gen. Charles D. Luckey Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Paul K. Hurley Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite Director, Army National Guard Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Kadavy Judge Advocate General Lt. Gen. Flora D. Darpino Provost Marshal General Maj. Gen. Mark S. Inch Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West DEPUTY CHIEFS OF STAFF Financial Management (G–8) Lt. Gen. John M. Murray Intelligence (G–2) Lt. Gen. Robert P. Ashley, Jr. Logistics (G–4) Lt. Gen. Gustave F. Perna Operations (G–3/5/7) Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson Personnel (G–1) Lt. Gen. James C. McConville COMMANDS COMMANDING GENERALS U.S. Army Forces Command Gen. Robert B. Abrams U.S. Army Materiel Command Gen. Gustave F. Perna U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Gen. David G. Perkins ARMY SERVICE COMPONENT COMMANDS https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] COMMANDING GENERALS U.S. Army Africa / Southern European Task Force Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington U.S. Army Central Lt. Gen. Michael X. Garrett U.S. Army Europe Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges U.S. Army North Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan U.S. Army Pacific Gen. Robert B. Brown U.S. Army South Maj. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command U.S. Army Special Operations Command Maj. Gen. Susan A. Davidson Lt. Gen. David L. Mann Lt. Gen. Kenneth E. Tovo DIRECT REPORTING UNITS Commandant, U.S. Army War College Maj. Gen. William E. Rapp Commander, Second Army Lt. Gen. Edward C. Cardon Commander, U.S. Army Accessions Support Brigade Col. Janet R. Holliday Director, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center Craig A. Spisak Executive Director, Arlington National Cemetery Patrick K. Hallinan Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr. COMMANDING GENERALS U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command Maj. Gen. Mark S. Inch U.S. Army Installation Management Command Lt. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Ballard U.S. Army Medical Command Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West U.S. Army Military District of Washington Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Becker U.S. Army Reserve Command Lt. Gen. Charles D. Luckey U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command Maj. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler The Department of the Army equips, organizes, and trains active duty and reserve forces to maintain peace and security and to defend the Nation; administers programs to mitigate erosion and flooding, to develop water resources, to improve waterway navigation, and to protect the environment; and provides military and natural disaster relief assistance to Federal, State, and local government agencies. Organizational Chart The Continental Congress established the American Continental Army, now called the United States Army, on June 14, 1775, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence. The Department of War was established as an executive department at the seat of Government by act approved August 7, 1789 (1 Stat. 49). The Secretary of War was established as its head. The National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401) created the National Military Establishment, and the Department of War was designated the Department of the Army. The title of its Secretary became Secretary of the Army (5 U.S.C. 171). The National Security Act Amendments of 1949 (63 Stat. 578) provided that the Department of the Army be a military department within the Department of Defense. Secretary The Secretary of the Army is the senior official of the Department of the Army. Subject to the direction, authority, and control of the President as Commander in Chief and of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Army is responsible for and has the authority to conduct all affairs of the Department of the Army, including its organization, administration, operation, efficiency, and such other activities as may be prescribed by the President or the Secretary of Defense as authorized by law. https://www.army.mil/leaders/sa For further information, call 703-695-2422. Army Staff The Army Staff is the Secretary of the Army's military staff. It makes preparations for deploying the Army, including recruiting, organizing, supplying, equipping, training, mobilizing, and demobilizing it, to support the Secretary or the Chief of Staff in his or her executive capacity; investigates and reports on the efficiency of the Army and its preparation for military operations; acts as the agent of the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff in coordinating the action of all organizations of the Department of the Army; and performs other nonstatutory duties that the Secretary of the Army may prescribe. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] PROGRAM AREAS Civil Functions Civil functions of the Department of the Army include the administration of Arlington and the U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemeteries and the Civil Works Program—the Nation's principal Federal water resources development activity involving dams, reservoirs, levees, harbors, waterways, locks, and other engineering structures. http://www.army.mil/asacw History This area includes advisory and coordination service provided to the Army Secretariat and staff on all historical matters: the formulation and execution of the Army historical program, the maintenance of the organizational history of Army units, the preparation and publication of histories that the Army requires, and historical properties. http://www.history.army.mil | Email: usarmy.mcnair.cmh.mbx.answers@mail.mil Installations This area consists of policies, procedures, and resources for the management of installations to ensure the availability of efficient and affordable base services and infrastructure in support of military missions. It includes the identification and validation of resource requirements, the review of facilities requirements and stationing, and program and budget development and justification. Other activities include support for base operations; base realignment and closure; competitive sourcing; energy security and sustainability; environmental programs; housing; military construction; morale, recreation, and welfare; and real property maintenance and repair. https://www.army.mil/info/organization/unitsandcommands/commandstructure/imcom Intelligence This area includes management of Army intelligence with responsibility for policy formulation, planning, programming, budgeting, evaluation, and oversight of intelligence activities. The Army Staff is responsible for monitoring relevant foreign intelligence developments and foreign disclosure; imagery, signals, human, open-source, measurement, and signatures intelligence; counterintelligence; threat models and simulations; and security countermeasures. https://www.army.mil/inscom/?from=org Medical This area includes management of health services for the Army and as directed for other services, agencies, and organizations; health standards for Army personnel; health professional education and training; career management authority over commissioned and warrant officer personnel of the Army Medical Department; medical research, materiel development, testing, and evaluation; policies concerning health aspects of Army environmental programs and prevention of disease; and planning, programming, and budgeting for Armywide health services. https://www.army.mil/armymedicine/?from=org Military Operations and Plans This includes Army forces strategy formation; mid-range, long-range, and regional strategy application; arms control, negotiation, and disarmament; national security affairs; joint service matters; net assessment; politico-military affairs; force mobilization, demobilization, and planning; programming structuring, development, analysis, requirements, and management; operational readiness; overall roles and missions; collective security; individual and unit training; psychological operations; information operations; unconventional warfare; counterterrorism; operations security; signal security; special plans; equipment development and approval; nuclear and chemical matters; civil affairs; military support of civil defense; civil disturbance; domestic actions; command and control; automation and communications programs and activities; management of the program for law enforcement, correction, and crime prevention for military members of the Army; special operations forces; foreign language and distance learning; and physical security. Reserve Components This area includes management of individual and unit readiness and mobilization for Reserve Components, which consist of the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve. https://www.army.mil/reserve/?from=org Religious This area includes departmentwide management of religious and moral leadership and chaplain support activities; religious ministrations, religious education, pastoral care, and counseling for Army military personnel; liaison with ecclesiastical agencies; chapel construction requirements and design approval; and career management of clergymen serving in the Chaplains Corps. http://www.army.mil/chaplaincorps ARMY COMMANDS U.S. Army Forces Command Headquartered at Fort Bragg, NC, U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) prepares conventional forces to https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] provide a sustained flow of trained and ready land power to combatant commanders in defense of the Nation at home and abroad. https://www.army.mil/info/organization/unitsandcommands/commandstructure/forscom/?from=org For further information, contact the FORSCOM Public Affairs Office. Phone, 910-570-7200. U.S. Army Materiel Command U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) is the Army's premier provider of materiel readiness—technology, acquisition support, materiel development, logistics power projection, and sustainment—to the total force across the spectrum of joint military operations. Headquartered at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, AMC's missions include the development of weapon systems, advanced research on future technologies, and maintenance and distribution of spare parts and equipment. AMC works closely with program executive offices, industry, academia, and other Military Services and Government agencies to develop, test, and acquire equipment that soldiers and units need to accomplish their missions. https://www.army.mil/info/organization/unitsandcommands/commandstructure/amc/?from=org For further information, contact the AMC Public Affairs Office. Phone, 256-450-7978. U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Headquartered in Fort Eustis, VA, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) develops, educates, and trains soldiers, civilians, and leaders; supports unit training; and designs, builds, and integrates a versatile mix of capabilities, formations, and equipment to strengthen the U.S. Army as a force of decisive action. https://www.army.mil/tradoc/?from=org For further information, contact the TRADOC Public Affairs Office. Phone, 757-501-5876. ARMY SERVICE COMPONENT COMMANDS U.S. Army Africa / Southern European Task Force U.S. Army Africa (USARAF) / Southern European Task Force (SETAF) is the Army service component command for U.S. Africa Command. It supports U.S. Africa Command operations, employs Army forces as partners, builds sustainable capacity, and supports the joint force to disrupt transnational threats and promote regional security in Africa. http://www.usaraf.army.mil For further information, contact the USARAF / SETAF Public Affairs Office. Phone, 011-39-0444-71-8341 or 8342. U.S. Army Central U.S. Army Central (ARCENT) shapes the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in 20 countries through forward land power presence and security cooperation engagements that ensure access, build partner capacity, and develop relationships. ARCENT also provides flexible options and strategic depth to the U.S. combatant commander and sets the conditions for improved regional security and stability. http://www.arcent.army.mil | Email: usarmy.shaw.usarcent.mbx.public-affairs@mail.mil For further information, contact the USARCENT Public Affairs Office. Phone, 803-885-8266. U.S. Army Europe U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) provides the principal land component for U.S. European Command throughout a 51-country area. As the U.S. Army’s largest forward-deployed expeditionary force, USAREUR supports NATO and U.S. bilateral, multinational, and unilateral objectives. It supports U.S. Army forces in the European Command area; receives and assists in the reception, staging, and onward movement and integration of U.S. forces; establishes, operates, and expands operational lines of communication; ensures regional security, access, and stability through presence and security cooperation; and supports U.S. combatant commanders and joint and combined commanders. http://www.eur.army.mil For further information, contact the USAREUR Public Affairs Office. Phone, 011-49-611-143-537-0005 or 0006. U.S. Army North U.S. Army North (USARNORTH) supports U.S. Northern Command, the unified command responsible for defending the U.S. homeland and coordinating defense support of civil authorities. USARNORTH helps maintain readiness to support homeland defense, civil support operations, and theater security cooperation activities. http://www.arnorth.army.mil | Email: usarmy.jbsa.arnorth.list.pao-owner@mail.mil For further information, contact the USARNORTH Public Affairs Office. Phone, 210-221-0015. U.S. Army South U.S. Army South (ARSOUTH) is the Army service component command of U.S. Southern Command. ARSOUTH conducts security cooperation and responds to contingencies as part of a whole-of-government approach in https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] conjunction with partner national armies in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, which encompasses 31 countries and 15 areas of special sovereignty in Central and South America and the Caribbean. These activities counter transnational threats and strengthen regional security in defense of the homeland. ARSOUTH maintains a deployable headquarters at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where it conducts strategic and operational planning. http://www.arsouth.army.mil | Email: usarmy.jbsa.arsouth.mbx.pao@mail.mil For further information, contact the ARSOUTH Public Affairs Office. Phone, 210-295-6739. U.S. Army Pacific U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) prepares the force for unified land operations, responds to threats, sustains and protects the force, and builds military relationships that develop partner defense capacity to contribute to the stability and security of the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility. USARPAC commands soldiers in an area spanning from the Northwest Coast and Alaska to the Asia-Pacific region, including Japan. Since September 11, 2001, USARPAC soldiers have played a vital role in homeland defense for Alaska and Hawaii, Guam, and Japan, as well as in supporting operations with our allies elsewhere in the region. https://www.army.mil/info/organization/unitsandcommands/commandstructure/usarpac/?from=org For further information, contact USARPAC Public Affairs. Phone, 808-438-9761. U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) delivers world-class, origin-todestination distribution. It is the Army service component command of the U.S. Transportation Command and a subordinate command to the Army Materiel Command. This relationship links the Transportation Command's joint deployment and distribution enterprise with the Army Materiel Command's materiel enterprise. The SDDC also partners with the commercial transportation industry as the coordinating link between Department of Defense surface transportation requirements and the capability industry provides. http://www.sddc.army.mil For further information, contact the SDDC Public Affairs Office. Phone, 618-220-6284. U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command / Army Strategic Command U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC / ARSTRAT) conducts space and missile defense operations and provides planning, integration, control, and coordination of Army forces and capabilities in support of U.S. Strategic Command missions. SMDC / ARSTRAT also supports space, high-altitude, and global missile defense modernization efforts; serves as the Army operational integrator for global missile defense; and conducts mission-related research and development to support the Army's statutory responsibilities. http://www.army.mil/info/organization/unitsandcommands/commandstructure/smdc For further information, contact the SMDC Public Affairs Office. Phone, 256-955-3887. U.S. Army Special Operations Command U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) administers, deploys, educates, equips, funds, mans, mobilizes, organizes, sustains, and trains Army special operations forces to carry out missions worldwide, as directed. These special and diverse military operations support regional combatant commanders, American ambassadors, and other agencies. https://www.army.mil/usasoc/?from=org http://www.soc.mil | Email: pao@soc.mil For further information, contact the USASOC Public Affairs Office. Phone, 910-432-6005. Sources of Information Business Opportunities For information on contract procurement policies and procedures, contact the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Procurement. Phone, 703-695-2488. http://www.micc.army.mil/contracting-offices.asp Assistance for small businesses and minority educational institutions to increase participation in the Army contracting program is available through the Office of Small Business Programs. Phone, 703-697-2868. Fax, 703693-3898. http://www.micc.army.mil/small-business.asp Cemeteries Arlington National Cemetery is one of the two national military cemeteries that the Army maintains. This cemetery is the final resting place for more than 400,000 active duty servicemembers, veterans, and their families. For more information, visit its Web site or contact the cemetery. Phone, 877-907-8585. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] The U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery is one of the two national military cemeteries that the Army maintains. This cemetery is the final resting place for more than 14,000 veterans, including those that fought in the Civil War. For more information, visit its Web site or contact the Superintendent. Phone, 877-907-8585. http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/national_cemeteries/district_of_columbia/us_soldiers_and_airmens_home_national_cemetery.html Environment Information is available from the U.S. Army Environmental Command. https://aec.army.mil Information is also available from the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Environment, Safety and Occupational Health. http://www.asaie.army.mil/Public/ESOH The Army Environmental Policy Institute posts publications on its Web site. "Army Water Security Strategy" (DEC 2011), the results of the first comprehensive study of Army water security management, is available in Portable Document Format (PDF). "Quantifying the Army Supply Chain Water Bootprint" (DEC 2011), an initial step to quantify the amount of water used by suppliers to produce the goods and services that the Army procures through the supply chain, is also available in PDF. http://www.aepi.army.mil Employment More than 330,000 Army civilians work in a wide range of diverse professions. These professionals are not active duty military, but serve as an integral part of the Army team to support the defense of the Nation. http://armycivilianservice.com Films Address loan requests for Army-produced films to the Visual Information Support Centers of Army installations. Unclassified Army productions are available for sale from the National Audiovisual Center, National Technical Information Service, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312. Phone, 800-553-6847. http://www.ntis.gov/Index.aspx | Email: orders@ntis.gov Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Contact the appropriate information management officer associated with the Army installation or activity managing the desired information. Information is also available on the Records Management and Declassification Agency's Web site. https://www.rmda.army.mil Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Army posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://www.army.mil/faq Gold Star Survivors All Gold Star family members have made a sacrifice to the Nation. The Army recognizes that no one gives more for the Nation than a family member of the fallen. Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day is the last Sunday of September, and Gold Star Spouses Day is April 5. https://www.army.mil/goldstar History "Army History" magazine, the professional bulletin of Army history, is available online in Portable Document Format (PDF). http://www.history.army.mil/news/2016/160900a_armyHistoryMag.html A directory of Army museums is available on the Center of Military History's Web site. http://www.history.army.mil/museums/directory.html The Office of Historic Properties and Partnerships raises awareness of and explores and tests creative uses for the Army's historic buildings. Its staff also promotes partnerships between the Army and nonprofit organizations, public or private, to preserve, renovate, and restore. http://www.asaie.army.mil/Public/IH/OHP/ohp.htm Joining the Army Information on Army life, assignments, benefits, pay, and enlisting or joining in other capacities is available online. Phone, 888-550-2769. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] http://www.goarmy.com National Guard The National Guard responds to domestic emergencies, counterdrug efforts, overseas combat missions, reconstruction missions, and more. The President or a State governor can call on the Guard in a moment’s notice. Guard soldiers hold civilian jobs or attend college while maintaining their military training on a part-time basis, and their primary area of operation is their home state. https://www.nationalguard.com Public Affairs / Community Relations For official Army and community relations information, contact the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. Phone, 703695-0616. Automated assistance is available after normal work hours. Phone, 201-590-6575. http://www.army.mil/info/institution/publicAffairs Publications To request a publication, contact either the proponent listed on the title page of the document or the information management officer of the Army activity that publishes the desired publication. If the requester does not know which Army activity published the document, contact the Publishing Division, Army Publishing Directorate. Phone, 703693-1557. http://www.army.mil/media/publications Official texts published by Headquarters, Department of the Army, are available from the National Technical Information Service. Phone, 888-584-8332. http://www.ntis.gov Ranks Descriptions of officer, warrant officer, and enlisted ranks are available on the Army Web site. https://www.army.mil/symbols/armyranks.html Reading List The U.S. Army Chief of Staff's professional reading list comprises three categories—Armies at war: battles and campaigns; the Army profession; and strategy and the strategic environment—and is accessible online. http://www.history.army.mil/html/books/105/105-1-1/index.html Research The Research, Development and Engineering Command is the Army's technology leader and largest technology developer. Its Web site features news on and resources related to long-range research and development plans for materiel requirements and objectives. Phone, 443-395-4006 (Public Affairs) or 3922 (Media Relations). http://www.army.mil/info/organization/unitsandcommands/commandstructure/rdecom Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Available at over 1,100 colleges and universities nationwide, the ROTC offers merit-based scholarships that can cover the full cost of tuition and open educational opportunities. http://www.goarmy.com/rotc.html Site Index The Army's Web site features an A–Z index. https://www.army.mil/info/a-z Specialized Careers Information on how to become an Army chaplain, the chaplain candidate program, and chaplain corps careers and jobs is available online and from the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. Phone, 877-437-6572. http://www.goarmy.com/chaplain Health care professionals serving as officers in the Army's medical department benefit from a wide range of opportunities and financial incentives. http://www.goarmy.com/amedd.html Members of the Army Judge Advocate General's corps often represent soldiers during courts-martial; however, they also engage in a wider range of legal activities that include civil litigation, international law, labor law, and tort claims. For more information, contact the Army Judge Advocate Recruiting Office. Phone, 866-276-9524. http://www.goarmy.com/jag https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] The Army relies on talented musicians to assist with military ceremonies, boost morale, and provide entertainment. http://www.goarmy.com/band.html Speakers The Public Affairs Office nearest the event can help provide local Army speakers. The Office of the Chief of Public Affairs can assist with scheduling a general officer to address Army matters at public forums. To request a general officer speaker, writer to the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs, ATTN: Community Relations, Division (Speaker Request), 1500 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-1500. A lead time of at least 60–90 days is required. Phone, 703-614-1107. http://www.army.mil/comrel/assetrequests U. S. Military Academy West Point has been educating, training, and inspiring U.S. Army leaders for more than 200 years. The academy offers a 47-month leader-development program of academic rigor, military discipline, and physical challenges with adherence to a code of honor. http://www.usma.edu | Email: admissions-info@usma.edu http://www.army.mil/info/institution/publicAffairs For further information concerning the Department of the Army, contact U.S. Army Public Affairs, Community Relations Division, Office of the Chief of Public Affairs, 1500 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-1500. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350 703-697-7391 http://www.navy.mil SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Sean J. Stackley, Acting Under Secretary of the Navy Thomas P. Dee, Acting ASSISTANT SECRETARIES Energy, Installations and Environment Steven R. Iselin, Acting Financial Management / Comptroller Joseph B. Marshall Jr., Acting Manpower and Reserve Affairs Robert L. Woods, Acting Research, Development and Acquisition Allison F. Stiller Auditor General Donjette L. Gilmore, Acting Chief Information Officer Robert Foster Chief of Information Rear Adm. Dawn Cutler, Acting Chief of Legislative Affairs Rear Adm. Craig S. Faller Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. David J. Hahn Director, Naval Criminal Investigative Service Andrew L. Traver General Counsel Anne M. Brennan, Acting Judge Advocate General Vice Adm. James W. Crawford III Naval Inspector General Vice Adm. Herman Shelanski Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy (Management) Scott W. Lutterloh Director, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office Jill Vines Loftus Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John M. Richardson Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Bill Moran Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano NAVAL OPERATIONS Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. William F. Moran DEPUTY CHIEFS OF NAVAL OPERATIONS Fleet Readiness and Logistics Vice Adm. Dixon Smith Information Dominance Vice Adm. Jan Tighe Integration of Capabilities and Resources Vice Adm. William Lescher Manpower, Personnel, Training Education Vice Adm. Robert P. Burke https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] Operations, Plans and Strategy Vice Adm. John C. Aquilino DIRECTORS Naval Intelligence Vice Adm. Jan Tighe Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Adm. James F. Caldwell Navy Staff Vice Adm. James G. Foggo Test and Evaluation and Technology Requirements / Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. David J. Hahn Chief of Chaplains of the Navy Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben Chief of Naval Reserve Vice Adm. Luke McCollum Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven Giordano Oceanographer of the Navy / Navigator of the Navy Rear Adm. Timothy C. Gallaudet Surgeon General of the Navy Vice Adm. C. Forrest Faison III SHORE ESTABLISHMENT Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson COMMANDERS Naval Air Systems Command Vice Adm. Paul Grosklags Naval Education and Training Command Rear Adm. Michael S. White Naval Facilities Engineering Command Rear Adm. Kate L. Gregory Naval Legal Service Command Rear Adm. John G. Hannink Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Rear Adm. Timothy C. Galludet Naval Network Warfare Command Capt. John W. Chandler Naval Sea Systems Command Vice Adm. Thomas Moore Naval Supply Systems Command Rear Adm. Jonathan A. Yuen Naval Warfare Development Command Rear Adm. Bret C. Batchelder Navy Installations Command Vice Adm. Dixon Smith Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Rear Adm. David H. Lewis Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Vice Adm. C. Forrest Faison III Chief, Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert P. Burke Director, National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office / Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence Rear Adm. Elizabeth L. Train Director, Strategic Systems Program Rear Adm. Terry J. Benedict Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy Vice Adm. Walter E. Carter, Jr. OPERATING FORCES COMMANDERS U.S. Fleet Forces Command Adm. Philip S. Davidson Pacific Fleet Adm. Scott H. Swift Military Sealift Command Rear Adm. Dee L. Mewbourne Naval Forces Central Command Vice Adm. Kevin M. Donegan Naval Forces Europe Adm. Michelle J. Howard Naval Reserve Forces Command Rear Adm. Thomas W. Luscher Naval Special Warfare Command Rear Adm. Timothy Szymanski Operational Test and Evaluation Force Rear Adm. Jeffrey R. Penfield [For the Department of the Navy statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 32, Part 700] The Department of the Navy protects the United States and its interests by the prosecution of war at sea, including the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases with the assistance of its Marine Corps component; supports the forces of all military departments of the United States; and safeguards freedom of the seas. Organizational Chart https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] The United States Navy was founded on October 13, 1775, when Congress enacted the first legislation creating the Continental Navy of the American Revolution. The Department of the Navy and the Office of Secretary of the Navy were established by act of April 30, 1798 (10 U.S.C. 5011, 5031). For 9 years prior to that date, by act of August 7, 1789 (1 Stat. 49), the Secretary of War oversaw the conduct of naval affairs. The National Security Act Amendments of 1949 provided that the Department of the Navy be a military department within the Department of Defense (63 Stat. 578). The President appoints the Secretary of the Navy as the head of the Department of the Navy. The Secretary is responsible to the Secretary of Defense for the operation and efficiency of the Navy (10 U.S.C. 5031). The Department of the Navy includes the U.S. Coast Guard when it is operating as a Service in the Navy. Secretary The Secretary of the Navy is the head of the Department of the Navy, responsible for the policies and control of the Department of the Navy, including its organization, administration, functioning, and efficiency. The members of the Secretary's executive administration assist in the discharge of the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Navy. http://www.navy.mil/secnav Legal The Office of the Judge Advocate General provides all legal advice and related services throughout the Department of the Navy, except for the advice and services provided by the General Counsel. It also provides legal and policy advice to the Secretary of the Navy on military justice, ethics, administrative law, claims, environmental law, operational and international law and treaty interpretation, and litigation involving these issues. The Judge Advocate General provides technical supervision for the Naval Justice School at Newport, RI. http://www.navy.mil/local/jag/index.asp For further information, contact the Office of the Judge Advocate General, Department of the Navy, Washington Navy Yard, Suite 3000, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE., Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5066. Phone, 202-685-5190. Criminal Investigations The Naval Criminal Investigative Service investigates and neutralizes criminal, terrorist, and foreign intelligence threats to the United States Navy and Marine Corps. To carry out its mission, the Service relies on the professionalism and law enforcement expertise of administrative support personnel, forensic specialists, intelligence analysts, investigators, military personnel, security specialists, special agents, and technical investigative specialists. http://www.ncis.navy.mil For further information, contact the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, VA 22134. Phone, 877-579-3648. Research The Office of Naval Research initiates, coordinates, plans, and promotes naval research, including the coordination of research and development conducted by other agencies and offices in the Department of the Navy. The Office researches, develops, and delivers decisive naval capabilities by investing in a balanced portfolio of promising scientific research, innovative technology, and talent. It also manages and controls activities within the Department concerning copyrights, inventions, manufacturing technology, patents, royalty payments, small businesses, and trademarks. http://www.onr.navy.mil | Email: onrpublicaffairs@navy.mil For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Office of Naval Research, One Liberty Center, 875 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203-1995. Phone, 703-696-5031. Operating Forces Operating forces carry out operations that enable the Navy to meet its responsibility to uphold and advance the national policies and interests of the United States. These forces include the several fleets; seagoing, fleet marine, and other assigned Marine Corps forces; the Military Sealift Command; Naval Reserve forces; and other forces and activities that the President or the Secretary of the Navy may assign. The Chief of Naval Operations administers and commands the operating forces of the Navy. The Atlantic Fleet is composed of ships, submarines, and aircraft that operate throughout the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The Naval Forces Europe includes forces assigned by the Chief of Naval Operations or made available from either the Pacific or Atlantic Fleet to operate in the European theater. The Pacific Fleet is composed of ships, submarines, and aircraft operating throughout the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The Military Sealift Command provides ocean transportation for personnel and cargo of all components of the Department of Defense and, as authorized, for other Federal agencies; operates and maintains underway replenishment ships and other vessels providing mobile logistic support to elements of the combatant fleets; and operates ships in support of scientific projects and other programs for Federal agencies. Other major commands of the operating forces of the Navy are the Naval Forces Central Command, Operational https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] Test and Evaluation Force, Naval Special Warfare Command, and Naval Reserve Force. http://www.navy.mil/navydata/organization/orgopfor.asp Activities Air Systems The Naval Air Systems Command provides full life-cycle support of naval aviation aircraft, weapons, and systems operated by Sailors and Marines. This support includes research, design, development, and systems engineering; acquisition; test and evaluation; training facilities and equipment; repair and modification; and in-service engineering and logistics support. The Command comprises eight "competencies" or communities of practice: program management, contracts, research and engineering, test and evaluation, logistics and industrial operations, corporate operations, comptroller, and counsel. The Command also supports the affiliated naval aviation program executive officer and the assigned program managers, who are responsible for meeting the cost, schedule, and performance requirements of their assigned programs. It is the principal provider for the Naval Aviation Enterprise, while contributing to every warfare enterprise in the interest of national security. http://www.navair.navy.mil For further information, contact the Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, 47123 Buse Road, Building 2272, Suite 540, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547. Phone, 301-757-7825. Coast Guard The Commandant of the Coast Guard reports to the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations when the Coast Guard is operating as a service in the Navy and represents the Coast Guard before the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During such service, Coast Guard operations are integrated and uniform with Department of the Navy operations to the maximum extent possible. The Commandant of the Coast Guard organizes, trains, prepares, and maintains the readiness of the Coast Guard for the performance of national defense missions as directed. The Commandant also maintains a security capability; enforces Federal laws and regulations on and under the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; and develops, establishes, maintains, and operates aids to maritime navigation, as well as ice-breaking and rescue facilities, with due regard to the requirements of national defense. http://www.uscg.mil Computers and Telecommunications Naval Network Warfare Command operates the Navy's networks to achieve effective command and control through optimal alignment, common architecture, mature processes, and functions and standard terminology. The command enhances the Navy's network security posture and improves IT services through standardized enterprise-level management, network information assurance compliance, enterprise management, and root cause and trend analysis. Naval Network Warfare Command also delivers enhanced space products to operating forces by leveraging Department of Defense, national, commercial, and international space capabilities. The command serves as the Navy's commercial satellite operations manager; it executes tactical-level command and control of Navy networks and leverages Joint Space capabilities for Navy and Joint Operations. http://www.public.navy.mil/fcc-c10f/nnwc/Pages/default.aspx For further information, contact Public Affairs, Naval Network Warfare Command, 112 Lake View Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23435. Phone, 757-203-0205. Education and Training The Naval Education and Training Command provides shore-based education and training for Navy, certain Marine Corps, and other personnel; develops specifically designated education and training afloat programs for the fleet; provides voluntary and dependents education; and participates with research and development activities in the development and implementation of the most effective teaching and training systems and devices for optimal education and training. http://www.navy.mil/local/cnet/ | Email: pnsc.netc.pao@navy.mil For further information, contact the NETC Office of Public Affairs, 250 Dallas Street, Pensacola, FL 32508-5220. Phone, 850-452-4858. Facilities The Naval Facilities Engineering Command provides material and technical support to the Navy and Marine Corps for shore facilities, real property and utilities, fixed ocean systems and structures, transportation and construction equipment, energy, environmental and natural resources management, and support of the naval construction forces. http://www.navy.mil/local/navfachq For further information, contact the Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command and Chief of Civil Engineers, Washington Navy Yard, 1322 Patterson Avenue SE., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20374-5065. Phone, 202-685-1423. Intelligence The Office of Naval Intelligence ensures the fulfillment of the intelligence requirements and responsibilities of the Department of the Navy. http://www.oni.navy.mil https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] | Email: pao@nmic.navy.mil For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Office of Naval Intelligence, Department of the Navy, 4251 Suitland Road, Washington, DC 20395-5720. Phone, 301-669-5670. Manpower The Bureau of Naval Personnel directs the procurement, distribution, administration, and career motivation of the military personnel of the regular and reserve components of the U.S. Navy to meet the quantitative and qualitative manpower requirements determined by the Chief of Naval Operations. http://www.navy.mil/cnp/index.asp For further information, contact the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Department of the Navy, Federal Office Building 2, Washington, DC 20370-5000. Phone, 703-614-2000. Medicine The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery directs the medical and dental services for Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their dependents; administers the implementation of contingency support plans and programs to effect medical and dental readiness capability; provides medical and dental services to the fleet, fleet marine force, and shore activities of the Navy; and ensures cooperation with civil authorities in matters of public health disasters and other emergencies. http://www.med.navy.mil For further information, contact the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20373-5300. Phone, 202-762-3211. Oceanography The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command and the Naval Observatory are responsible for the science, technology, and engineering operations that are essential to explore the ocean and the atmosphere and to provide astronomical data and time for naval and related national objectives. To that end, the naval oceanographic program studies astrometry, hydrography, meteorology, oceanography, and precise time. http://www.usno.navy.mil/USNO For further information, contact the Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, 1100 Balch Boulevard, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-5005. Phone, 228-688-4384. Internet, http://www.navmetoccom.navy.mil. Or, contact the Oceanographer of the Navy, U.S. Naval Observatory, 3450 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20392-1800. Phone, 202-762-1026. Sea Systems The Naval Sea Systems Command provides material support to the Navy and Marine Corps and to the Departments of Defense and Transportation for ships, submarines, and other sea platforms, shipboard combat systems and components, other surface and undersea warfare and weapons systems, and ordnance expendables not specifically assigned to other system commands. http://www.navsea.navy.mil | Email: nssc_public_affairs@navy.mil For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Naval Sea Systems Command, 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE., Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376-1010. Phone, 202-781-4123. Space and Naval Warfare The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command develops, delivers, and sustains advanced cyber capabilities for naval warfighters. It helps provide the hardware and software needed to executive Navy missions. With nearly 10,000 active military and civilian professionals worldwide, the Command is at the forefront of research, engineering, and acquisition relevant for keeping U.S. military forces connected around the globe. http://www.spawar.navy.mil For further information, contact the Commander, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, 4301 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110-3127. Phone, 619-524-3428. Strategic Systems The Office of Strategic Systems Programs provides development, production, and material support to the Navy for fleet ballistic missile and strategic weapons systems, security, training of personnel, and the installation and direction of necessary supporting facilities. http://www.ssp.navy.mil For further information, contact the Director, Strategic Systems Programs, Department of the Navy, Nebraska Avenue Complex, 287 Somers Court NW., Suite 10041, Washington, DC 20393-5446. Phone, 202-764-1608. Supply Systems The Naval Supply Systems Command provides supply management policies and methods and administers related support service systems for the Navy and Marine Corps. http://www.navy.mil/local/navsup | Email: navsuphqQuestions@navy.mil For further information, contact the Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command, 5450 Carlisle Pike, P.O. Box 2050, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0791. Phone, 717-605-3565. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] Warfare Development The Navy Warfare Development Command plans and coordinates experiments employing emerging operational concepts; represents the Department of the Navy in joint and other service laboratories and facilities and tactical development commands; and publishes and disseminates naval doctrine. http://www.navy.mil/local/nwdc For further information, contact the Commander, Navy Warfare Development Command, 686 Cushing Road, Sims Hall, Newport, RI 02841. Phone, 401-841-2833. Sources of Information Business Opportunities "Open for Business," a short video that gives an overview of the Navy's buying activities and small business programs, is available online. For more information, contact the Office of Small Business Programs. Phone, 202685-6485. http://www.secnav.navy.mil/smallbusiness/Pages/video-openforbusiness.aspx | Email: osbp.info@navy.mil Civilian Employment The possibilities of a civilian career at the Department of the Navy are many and diverse. They include a full range of occupations: from aircraft mechanic to pipefitter, from electrician to engineer, from zoologist to physician, and more. The Navy offers hundreds of different occupations nationwide and around the world. http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Pages/Default.aspx | Email: donhrfaq@navy.mil Environment For information on Navy and Marine Corps environmental protection and natural resources management programs, contact the Deputy Assistant Secretary–Environment, 1000 Navy Pentagon, Room 4A674, Washington, DC 203501000. Phone, 703-614-5493. http://www.secnav.navy.mil/eie/Pages/Environment.aspx The "U.S. Navy Climate Change Roadmap" (April 2010) is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) online. http://www.navy.mil/navydata/documents/CCR.pdf The Navy has posted its environmental goals and descriptions of its strategies to achieve them. http://greenfleet.dodlive.mil/environment Glossary The origins of Navy terminology section explains nautical terminology that has become a part of everyday English. http://www.navy.mil/navydata/traditions/html/navyterm.html Joining the Navy Unparalleled opportunities, challenges, and experiences motivate bright and skilled people to join. America's Navy offers careers and jobs that match many backgrounds and interests. Hundreds of distinct roles in dozens of professional fields are part of what the Navy has to offer. http://www.navy.com/joining.html Naval Oceanography Portal The U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command provides information from the ocean depths to the distant reaches of space to meet the needs of civilian and the military and scientific communities. http://www.usno.navy.mil The U.S. Naval Observatory offers a wide range of astronomical data and products, and it serves as the official source of time for the Department of Defense and as the official source of a standard of time for the entire United States. http://www.usno.navy.mil/USNO "The Sky This Week" is a weekly set of pictures and descriptions of the planets, sky, and stars. http://www.usno.navy.mil/USNO/tours-events/sky-this-week/the-sky-this-week News The Navy posts recent headline news stories on its Web site. http://www.navy.mil/listStories.asp?x=2 An online subscription form is available to sign up for updates from the Navy news service. https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNAVYDMA/subscriber/new https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] "All Hands" magazine is an electronic publication for sailors by sailors. It features articles, imagery, information, and videos that are relevant to sailors and their families. http://www.navy.mil/ah_online Research Programs Research programs of the Office of Naval Research cover a broad spectrum of scientific fields. The research is primarily for the needs of the Navy and Marine Corps, but some of these programs conduct research that has relevance for the general public. For information on specific research programs, contact the Office of Naval Research–Public Affairs, One Liberty Center 875 N. Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203-1995. Phone, 703-6965031. http://www.onr.navy.mil Ships The Navy operates and relies on many types of ships to carry out its mission. Descriptions of these different ships— aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships, cruisers, destroyers, littoral combat ships, and submarines—are available online. http://www.navy.mil/navydata/our_ships.asp Site Index An A–Z information index is available on the Navy's Web site. http://www.navy.mil/navydata/infoIndex.asp?id=A http://www.navy.mil/submit/contacts.asp For further information concerning the Navy, contact the Office of Information, Department of the Navy, 1200 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-1200. For press inquiries, phone 703-697-7391 or 703-697-5342. UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Commandant of the Marine Corps, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 3000 Pentagon, Washington, DC 20380-1775 703-614-2500 http://www.marines.mil COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS Gen. Robert B. Neller Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green The Continental Congress established the United States Marine Corps by resolution on November 10, 1775. Marine Corps composition and functions are detailed in 10 U.S.C. 5063. The Marine Corps, which is part of the Department of the Navy, is the smallest of the Nation's combat forces. It also is the only service that the Congress has tasked specifically to be able to fight in the air, on land, and at sea. Although Marines fight in each of these dimensions, they are primarily a maritime force linked with the Navy, moving from the sea to fight on land. The Marine Corps conducts entry-level training for its enlisted marines at two bases: Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC; and Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA. Officer candidates are evaluated at Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, VA. Marines train to be first on the scene to respond to attacks on the United States or its interests and to acts of political violence against Americans abroad, to provide disaster relief and humanitarian assistance, and to evacuate Americans from foreign countries. Sources of Information DSTRESS Line The DSTRESS Line offers an around-the-clock anonymous phone, live chat, and referral service. The call center is staffed with veteran Marines, Fleet Marine Force Navy Corpsmen who were previously attached to the Marine Corps, Marine spouses and other family members, and licensed behavioral health counselors trained in Marine Corps culture. DSTRESS Line is designed to help callers improve overall fitness and to develop the necessary skills for coping with the challenges of life in the Marine Corps. Phone, 877-476-7734. http://www.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/services/support/dstress-line | Email: dstressline@usmc.mil Electronic Publications Authentic and current digital versions of publications issued by Headquarters Marine Corps staff agencies, major commands, and other Department of Defense and Federal agencies are available online. http://www.marines.mil/News/Publications https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Procedures for requesting records that the U.S. Marine Corps controls are available online. Phone, 703-6144008. http://www.hqmc.marines.mil/Agencies/USMC-FOIA | Email: hqmcfoia@usmc.mil Marine Corps Bands Marine Corps bands perform at ceremonies, concerts, festivals, parades, professional sporting events, and other public events. Marine Corps bands perform six types of ensembles: brass/woodwind quintet, bugler, ceremonial band, concert band, jazz combo, and jazz/show band. Phone, 504-697-8184. http://www.marines.mil/Community-Relations/Asset-Requests/Band | Email: smb.mfr.pao.comrel@usmc.mil News The Marine Corps posts press releases on its Web site. http://www.marines.mil/News/Press-Releases Marines TV is accessible via the Marine Corps Web site. http://www.marines.mil/News/Marines-TV Reading List The Commandant's professional reading list is available online. http://guides.grc.usmcu.edu/content.php?pid=408059&sid=3340387 | Email: Reading@usmc.mil Sexual Assault The Marine Corps' Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program lowers the incidence of sexual assault through preventative strategies and provides care to victims of the crime. http://www.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/services/support/sexual-assault-prevention The Safe Helpline provides anonymous and confidential support for sexual assault survivors in the military. Phone, 877-995-5247. https://safehelpline.org Silent Drill Platoon The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon is a 24-Marine rifle platoon that performs a precision drill exhibition. This disciplined platoon exemplifies the professionalism associated with the U.S. Marine Corps. It first performed in the Sunset Parades of 1948 and received such a favorable response that it became a regular part of the parades at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC. Performance requests for the Silent Drill Platoon should be made 30–90 days prior to the event. Phone, 504-697-8184. http://www.marines.mil/Community-Relations/Asset-Requests/Silent-Drill-Platoon | Email: smb.mfr.pao.comrel@usmc.mil Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.marines.mil/Home/SiteMap.aspx Social Media The Marine Corps maintains a social media presence and supports online communities where people can go to share and collect information and stories. http://www.marines.mil/News/Social-Media Speakers The Marine Corps supports speaking engagements for community events nationwide, ranging from smalltown civic organizations to big-city national conventions. The Marine Corps In the Community program helps business executives, educators, members of civic organizations, conference organizers, and others make contact with a Marine Corps public speaker. Phone, 504-697-8184. http://www.marines.mil/Community-Relations/Asset-Requests/Speakers | Email: smb.mfr.pao.comrel@usmc.mil Tattoo Regulations The Marine Corps tattoo policy seeks to balance personal taste with the high standards of professional military appearance and heritage. The Marine Corps Bulletin 1020 (June 2016) explains the current tattoo policy, which replaces previous guidance on the subject. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] http://www.marines.mil/Tattoos.aspx Unit Directory A complete list of Marine Corps units with links to their respective web pages is available online. http://www.marines.mil/Units.aspx http://www.marines.mil/Contact-Us For further information regarding the Marine Corps, contact the Director of Public Affairs, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 2 Navy Annex–Pentagon 5D773, Washington, DC 20380-1775. Phone, 703-614-1492. UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY Annapolis, MD 21402-5018 410-293-1500 http://www.usna.edu SUPERINTENDENT Vice Adm. Walter E. Carter, Jr., USN Commandant of Midshipmen Col. Stephen E. Liszewski, USMC The U.S. Naval Academy is the undergraduate college of the Naval Service. Through its comprehensive 4year program, which stresses excellence in academics, physical education, professional training, conduct, and honor, the Academy prepares young men and women morally, mentally, and physically to be professional officers in the Navy and Marine Corps. All graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree in 1 of 19 majors. https://www.usna.edu/About/index.php Sources of Information Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center From March to December, the visitor center is open daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. During January and February, the visitor center is open on weekdays, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The gift shop, however, is open on the weekends, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. http://www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors | Email: tourinfo@usna.edu A–Z Index The Naval Academy's Web site has an alphabetical index to help visitors search for information or browse topics of interest. https://www.usna.edu/TOC/index.php Career Opportunities Six sources of employment are associated with the Naval Academy and its supporting organizations. https://www.usna.edu/Employment Naval Academy Preparatory School The Naval Academy Preparatory School prepares midshipman candidates for success at the U.S. Naval Academy. The 10-month course of instruction, August–May, centers on preparation in Chemistry, English Composition, Information Technology, Mathematics, and Physics. Phone, 401-841-6966 (administration). Phone, 401-841-2947 (academics). https://www.usna.edu/NAPS Naval Academy Store All Profits support the brigade of midshipmen. http://navyonline.com Nimitz Library An online tool is available to search the library's collection of articles, books, ebooks, and journals. Phone, 410-293-6945. https://www.usna.edu/Library | Email: askref@usna.edu https://www.usna.edu/Contact For further information concerning the U.S. Naval Academy, contact the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, 121 Blake Road, Annapolis, MD 21402-5018. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] DEFENSE AGENCIES The Defense Agencies' personnel tables were updated 09–2017. DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY 675 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203-2114 703-526-6630 http://www.darpa.mil DIRECTOR Steven H. Walker, Acting Deputy Director Stefanie Tompkins, Acting https://www.darpa.mil/about-us/people The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is a separately organized agency within the Department of Defense and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics). The Agency serves as the central research and development organization of the Department of Defense with a primary responsibility to maintain U.S. technological superiority over potential adversaries. It pursues imaginative and innovative research and development projects, and conducts demonstration projects that represent technology appropriate for joint programs, programs in support of deployed forces, or selected programs of the military departments. To this end, the Agency arranges, manages, and directs the performance of work connected with assigned advanced projects by the military departments, other Government agencies, individuals, private business entities, and educational or research institutions, as appropriate. http://www.darpa.mil For further information, contact the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, 675 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203-2114. Phone, 703-526-6630. DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY 1300 E Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800 804-734-8720 http://www.commissaries.com DIRECTOR / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Michael J. Dowling, Acting Deputy Director / Chief Operating Officer Michael J. Dowling https://www.commissaries.com/our-agency/deca-organization The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) was established in 1990 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and the operational supervision of the Defense Commissary Agency Board of Directors. DeCA provides an efficient and effective worldwide system of commissaries that sell quality groceries and household supplies at low prices to members of the Armed Services community. This benefit satisfies customer demand for quality products and delivers exceptional savings while enhancing the military community's quality of life. DeCA works closely with its employees, customers, and civilian business partners to satisfy its customers and to promote the commissary benefit. The benefit fosters recruitment, retention, and readiness of skilled and trained personnel. Sources of Information Employment information is available at www.commissaries.com or by calling the following telephone numbers: employment (703-603-1600); small business activities (804-734-8000, extension 4-8015/4-8529); contracting for resale items (804-734-8000, extension 4-8884/4-8885); and contracting for operations support and equipment (804-734-8000, extension 4-8391/4-8830). http://www.commissaries.com For further information, contact the Defense Commissary Agency, 1300 E Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800. Phone, 804-734-8720 DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219 703-767-3265 http://www.dcaa.mil | Email: dcaaweb@dcaa.mil https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] DIRECTOR Anita F. Bales Deputy Director Kenneth J. Saccoccia The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) was established in 1965 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer. DCAA performs all necessary contract audit functions for DOD and provides accounting and financial advisory services to all Defense components responsible for procurement and contract administration. These services are provided in connection with the negotiation, administration, and settlement of contracts and subcontracts to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent on fair and reasonable contract prices. They include evaluating the acceptability of costs claimed or proposed by contractors and reviewing the efficiency and economy of contractor operations. Other Government agencies may request the DCAA's services under appropriate arrangements. DCAA manages its operations through five regional offices responsible for approximately 104 field audit offices throughout the United States and overseas. Each region is responsible for the contract auditing function in its assigned area. Point of contact information for DCAA regional offices is available at www.dcaa.mil. http://www.dcaa.mil | Email: dcaaweb@dcaa.mil For further information, contact the Executive Officer, Defense Contract Audit Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2135, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6219. Phone, 703-767-3265. DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY 3901 A Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801 804-734-0814 http://www.dcma.mil DIRECTOR Vice Adm. David H. Lewis, USN Deputy Director (vacancy) http://www.dcma.mil/About-Us The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) was established by the Deputy Secretary of Defense in 2000 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics). DCMA is responsible for DOD contract management in support of the military departments, other DOD components, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, other designated Federal and State agencies, foreign governments, and international organizations, as appropriate. http://www.dcma.mil For further information, contact the Office of General Counsel, Defense Contract Management Agency, 3901 A Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801. Phone, 804-734-0814. DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 08J25-01, Alexandria, VA 22350-3000 571-372-7883 http://www.dfas.mil DIRECTOR Teresa A. McKay Principal Deputy Director Audrey Y. Davis https://www.dfas.mil/pressroom/dfasleadership.html# The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) was established in 1991 under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer to strengthen and reduce costs of financial management and operations within DOD. DFAS is responsible for all payments to servicemembers, employees, vendors, and contractors. It provides business intelligence and finance and accounting information to DOD decisionmakers. DFAS is also responsible for preparing annual financial statements and the consolidation, standardization, and modernization of finance and accounting requirements, functions, processes, operations, and systems for DOD. http://www.dfas.mil For further information, contact Defense Finance and Accounting Service Corporate Communications, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 08J25-01, Alexandria, VA 22350-3000. Phone, 571-372-7883. DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY P.O. Box 549, Command Building, Fort Meade, MD 20755 301-225-6000 http://www.disa.mil | Email: dia-pao@dia.mil https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] DIRECTOR Lt. Gen. Alan R. Lynn, USAF Vice Director Rear Adm. Nancy A. Norton, USN http://www.disa.mil/About/Our-Leaders The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), established originally as the Defense Communications Agency in 1960, is under the authority, direction, and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Networks and Information Integration). DISA is a combat support agency responsible for planning, engineering, acquiring, fielding, operating, and supporting global net-centric solutions to serve the needs of the President, Vice President, Secretary of Defense, and other DOD components. http://www.disa.mil | Email: dia-pao@dia.mil For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Defense Information Systems Agency, P.O. Box 549, Command Building, Fort Meade, MD 20755. Phone, 301-225-6000. DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY 200 MacDill Boulevard, Washington DC 20340-5100 202-231-0800 http://www.dia.mil | Email: dia-pao@dia.mil DIRECTOR Lt. Gen. Vincent R. Stewart, USMC Deputy Director Melissa A. Drisko http://www.dia.mil/About/Leadership The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was established in 1961 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. DIA provides timely, objective, and cogent military intelligence to warfighters, force planners, as well as defense and national security policymakers. DIA obtains and reports information through its field sites worldwide and the Defense Attache System; provides timely intelligence analysis; directs Defense Human Intelligence programs; operates the Joint Intelligence Task Force for Combating Terrorism and the Joint Military Intelligence College; coordinates and facilitates Measurement and Signature Intelligence activities; manages and plans collections from specialized technical sources; manages secure DOD intelligence networks; and coordinates required intelligence support for the Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Commanders, and Joint Task Forces. http://www.dia.mil | Email: dia-pao@dia.mil For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Defense Intelligence Agency, 200 MacDill Boulevard, Washington DC 20340-5100. Phone, 202-231-0800. DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY The Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1600 703-695-3341 http://www.dod.mil/dodgc DIRECTOR / GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE William S. Castle, Acting http://ogc.osd.mil/gc_bio.html Principal Deputy General Counsel of the Department of Defense William S. Castle http://ogc.osd.mil/dgc_bio.html The Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA) was established in 1981 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the General Counsel of the Department of Defense, who also serves as its Director. DLSA provides legal advice and services for specified DOD components and adjudication of personnel security cases for DOD and other assigned Federal agencies and departments. It also provides technical support and assistance for development of the Department's legislative program; coordinates positions on legislation and Presidential Executive orders; provides a centralized legislative and congressional document reference and distribution point for the Department; maintains the Department's historical legislative files; and administers programs governing standards of conduct and alternative dispute resolution. http://www.dod.mil/dodgc For further information, contact the Administrative Office, Defense Legal Services Agency, Room 3A734, Washington, DC 20301-1600. Phone, 703-697-8343. DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2533, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221 703-767-5264 http://www.dla.mil DIRECTOR Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, USA Vice Director Edward J. Case http://www.dla.mil/Leaders.aspx The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. DLA supports both the logistics requirements of the military services and their acquisition of weapons and other materiel. It provides logistics support and technical services to all branches of the military and to a number of Federal agencies. DLA supply centers consolidate the requirements of the military services and procure the supplies in sufficient quantities to meet their projected needs. DLA manages supplies in eight commodity areas: fuel, food, clothing, construction material, electronic supplies, general supplies, industrial supplies, and medical supplies. Information on DLA’s field activities and regional commands is available at www.dla.mil/ataglance.aspx. Sources of Information Career Opportunities For the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, all inquiries and applications concerning job recruitment programs should be addressed to Human Resources, Customer Support Office, 3990 East Broad Street, Building 11, Section 3, Columbus, OH, 43213-0919. Phone, 877-352-4762. http://www.dla.mil/Careers.aspx Environmental Program For information on the environmental program, contact the Staff Director, Environmental and Safety, Defense Logistics Agency, Attn: DSS-E, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221. Phone, 703-7676278. Procurement / Small Business Activities For information on procurement and small business activities, contact the Director, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Defense Logistics Agency, Attn: DB, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221. Phone, 703-767-0192. http://www.dla.mil/DoingBusinessWithDLA.aspx Surplus Sales Program Questions concerning this program should be addressed to DOD Surplus Sales, International Sales Office, 74 Washington Avenue North, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3092. Phone, 877-352-2255. http://dispositionservices.dla.mil/sales/Pages/default.aspx http://www.dla.mil For further information, contact the Defense Logistics Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221. Phone, 703-767-5264. DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 201 Twelfth Street South, Suite 203, Arlington, VA 22202-5408 703-604-6605 http://www.dsca.mil | Email: info@dsca.mil DIRECTOR Lt. Gen. Charles Hooper, USA Deputy Director Gregory M. Kausner http://www.dsca.mil/about-us/leadership The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) was established in 1971 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Policy). DSCA provides traditional security assistance functions such as military assistance, international military education and training, and foreign military sales. DSCA also has program management responsibilities for humanitarian assistance, demining, and other DOD programs. http://www.dsca.mil | Email: info@dsca.mil For further information, contact the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, 201 Twelfth Street South, Suite 203, Arlington, VA 22202-5408. Phone, 703-604-6605. DEFENSE SECURITY SERVICE https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, VA 22134 703-617-2352 http://www.dss.mil DIRECTOR Daniel E. Payne http://www.dss.mil/about_dss/director.html Deputy Director James J. Kren http://www.dss.mil/about_dss/Deputy_Director.html The Defense Security Service (DSS) is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. DSS ensures the safeguarding of classified information used by contractors on behalf of the DOD and 22 other executive branch agencies under the National Industrial Security Program. It oversees the protection of conventional arms, munitions, and explosives in the custody of DOD contractors; evaluates the protection of selected private sector critical assets and infrastructures (physical and cyberbased systems) and recommends measures needed to maintain operations identified as vital to DOD. DSS makes clearance determinations for industry and provides support services for DOD Central Adjudicative Facilities. It provides security education, training, and proactive awareness programs for military, civilian, and cleared industry to enhance their proficiency and awareness of DOD security policies and procedures. DSS also has a counterintelligence office to integrate counterintelligence principles into security countermeasures missions and to support the national counterintelligence strategy. Information on DSS operating locations and centers is available at www.dss.mil/isp/dss_oper_loc.html. http://www.dss.mil For further information, contact the Defense Security Service, Office of Public Affairs, 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, VA 22134. Phone, 703-617-2352. DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY 8725 John J. Kingman Road, MS 6201, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201 703-767-7594 http://www.dtra.mil DIRECTOR Vayl S. Oxford Deputy Director Rear Adm. Scott Jerabek, USN http://www.dtra.mil/About/Our-Leadership The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) was established in 1998 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. DTRA's mission is to reduce the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction (WMD). DTRA covers the full range of WMD threats (chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological, and high explosive), bridges the gap between the warfighters and the technical community, sustains the nuclear deterrent, and provides both offensive and defensive technology and operational concepts to warfighters. DTRA reduces the threat of WMD by implementing arms control treaties and executing the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program. It uses combat support, technology development, and chemical-biological defense to deter the use and reduce the impact of such weapons. DTRA also prepares for future threats by developing the technology and concepts needed to counter new WMD threats and adversaries. http://www.dtra.mil For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, MS 6201, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5916. Phone, 703-767-7594. Email, dtra.publicaffairs@dtra.mil. MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY 5700 Eighteenth Street, Bldg 245, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5573 703-695-6420 Email: mda.info@mda.mil DIRECTOR Lt. Gen. Samuel A. Greaves, USAF https://www.mda.mil/about/leadership.html Deputy Director Rear Adm. Jon A. Hill , USN http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=786 [For the Missile Defense Agency statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 32, Part 388] https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] The Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) mission is to establish and deploy a layered ballistic missile defense system to intercept missiles in all phases of their flight and against all ranges of threats. This capability will provide a defense of the United States, deployed forces, and allies. MDA is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. MDA manages and directs DOD's ballistic missile defense acquisition programs and enables the Services to field elements of the overall system as soon as practicable. MDA develops and tests technologies and, if necessary, uses prototype and test assets to provide early capability. Additionally, MDA improves the effectiveness of deployed capabilities by implementing new technologies as they become available or when the threat warrants an accelerated capability. https://www.mda.mil | Email: mda.info@mda.mil For further information, contact the Human Resources Directorate, Missile Defense Agency, 5700 Eighteenth Street, Bldg 245, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5573. Phone, 703-695-6420. Email, mda.info@mda.mil. NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY 7500 Geoint Drive, MS N73-OCCAE, Springfield, Virginia 22150 571-557-7300 http://www.nga.mil DIRECTOR Robert Cardillo Deputy Director Justin Poole https://www.nga.mil/About/Leadership/Pages/default.aspx The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), formerly the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, was established in 1996 and is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. NGA is a DOD combat support agency and a member of the national intelligence community. NGA's mission is to provide timely, relevant, and accurate geospatial intelligence in support of our national security. Geospatial intelligence means the use and analysis of imagery to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on the Earth. Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, NGA has major facilities in the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and St. Louis, MO, areas with NGA support teams worldwide. http://www.nga.mil | Email: publicaffairs@nga.mil For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency,. 7500 Geoint Drive, MS N73-OCCAE, Springfield, Virginia 22150. Phone, 571-557-7300. NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY / CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE Fort Meade, MD 20755-6248 301-688-6524 301-688-6198 http://www.nsa.gov DIRECTOR Adm. Michael S. Rogers, USN Deputy Director George C. Barnes https://www.nsa.gov/about/leadership The National Security Agency (NSA) was established in 1952 and the Central Security Service (CSS) was established in 1972. NSA/CSS is under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. As the Nation's cryptologic organization, NSA/CSS employs the Nation's premier codemakers and codebreakers. It ensures an informed, alert, and secure environment for U.S. warfighters and policymakers. The cryptologic resources of NSA/CSS unite to provide U.S. policymakers with intelligence information derived from America's adversaries while protecting U.S. Government signals and information systems from exploitation by those same adversaries. http://www.nsa.gov | Email: nsapao@nsa.gov For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Fort Meade, MD 20755-6248. Phone, 301-688-6524. Fax, 301-688-6198. PENTAGON FORCE PROTECTION AGENCY 9000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 703-697-1001 http://www.pfpa.mil DIRECTOR Jonathan H. Cofer https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] http://www.pfpa.mil/director.html Deputy Director Daniel P. Walsh, Acting http://www.pfpa.mil/dpy_director.html The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) was established in May 2002 in response to the events of September 11, 2001, and subsequent terrorist threats facing the DOD workforce and facilities in the National Capital Region (NCR). PFPA is under the authority, direction, and control of the Director, Administration and Management, in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. PFPA provides force protection, security, and law enforcement for the people, facilities, infrastructure, and other resources at the Pentagon and for DOD activities and facilities within the NCR that are not under the jurisdiction of a military department. Consistent with the national strategy on combating terrorism, PFPA addresses threats, including chemical, biological, and radiological agents, through a strategy of prevention, preparedness, detection, and response to ensure that the DOD workforce and facilities in the NCR are secure and protected. http://www.pfpa.mil For further information, contact the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, 9000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301. Phone, 703-697-1001. JOINT SERVICE SCHOOLS DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY 9820 Belvoir Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5565 703-805-2764 http://www.dau.mil PRESIDENT James P. Woosley https://www.dau.mil/about The Defense Acquisition University (DAU), established pursuant to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 1701 note), serves as the DOD center for acquisition, technology, and logistics training; performance support; continuous learning; and knowledge sharing. DAU is a unified structure with five regional campuses and the Defense Systems Management College-School of Program Managers, which provides executive and international acquisition training. DAU’s mission is to provide the training, career management, and services that enable the acquisition, technology, and logistics community to make smart business decisions and deliver timely and affordable capabilities to warfighters. http://www.dau.mil For further information, contact the Director, Operations Support Group, Defense Acquisition University, 9820 Belvoir Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5565. Phone, 800-845-7606. NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE UNIVERSITY Defense Intelligence Analysis Center, Washington, DC 20340-5100 202-231-5466 http://www.ni-u.edu PRESIDENT J. Scott Cameron http://ni-u.edu/wp/about-niu/leadership-2/office-of-the-president The National Intelligence University, formerly the Joint Military Intelligence College, was established in 1962. The College is a joint service interagency educational institution serving the intelligence community and operates under the authority of the Director, Defense Intelligence Agency. Its mission is to educate military and civilian intelligence professionals, conduct and disseminate relevant intelligence research, and perform academic outreach regarding intelligence matters. The College is authorized by Congress to award the bachelor of science in intelligence, master of science and technology intelligence, and master of science of strategic intelligence. Courses are offered to full-time students in a traditional daytime format and for part-time students in the evening, on Saturday, and in an executive format (one weekend per month and a 2-week intensive summer period). http://www.ni-u.edu For further information, contact the Admissions Office, National Intelligence University, 200 MacDill Blvd (MCA-2), Washington, DC 20340-5100. Phone, 202-231-5466 or 202-231-3319. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY 300 Fifth Avenue, Building 62, Fort McNair, DC 20319-5066 202-685-2649 http://www.ndu.edu College of International Security Affairs: 260 Fifth Avenue, Building 64, Fort McNair, DC 20319-5066 202-685-3870 http://cisa.ndu.edu Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy: 408 Fourth Avenue, Building 59, Fort McNair, DC 20319-5062 202-685-4333 http://es.ndu.edu/Home.aspx Information Resources Management College: 300 Fifth Avenue, Building 62, Fort McNair, DC 203195066 202-685-6300 http://icollege.ndu.edu Joint Forces Staff College: 7800 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23511-1702 757-443-6124 http://jfsc.ndu.edu National War College: 300 D Street SW., Building 61, Fort McNair, DC 20319-5078 202-685-3674 202-685-6461 http://nwc.ndu.edu PRESIDENT Maj. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla, USMC http://www.ndu.edu/About/Leadership/Article-View/Article/572672/major-general-frederick-m-padilla-usmc Senior Vice President Donald Yamamoto http://www.ndu.edu/About/Leadership/Article-View/Article/572661/ambassador-donald-yamamoto Commandant, Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy Brig. Gen. John Jansen, USMC Commandant, Joint Forces Staff College Rear Adm. Jeffrey Ruth, USN Commandant, National War College Brig. Gen. Chad T. Manske, USAF Chancellor, College of International Security Affairs Col. Michael S. Bell, USA (retired) Chancellor, Information Resources Management College Rear Adm. Janice Hamby, USN (retired) http://www.ndu.edu/About/Leadership National Defense University The mission of the National Defense University is to prepare military and civilian leaders from the United States and other countries to evaluate national and international security challenges through multidisciplinary educational and research programs, professional exchanges, and outreach. The National Defense University was established in 1976 and comprises the following colleges and programs: the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, National War College, Joint Forces Staff College, Information Resources Management College, College of International Security Affairs, Institute for National Strategic Studies, Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Center for Technology and National Security Policy, International Student Management Office, Joint Reserve Affairs Center, CAPSTONE, Security of Defense Corporate Fellows Program, NATO Education Center, Institute for National Security Ethics and Leadership, Center for Joint Strategic Logistics Excellence, Center for Applied Strategic Leaders, and Center for Complex Operations. http://www.ndu.edu For further information, contact the Human Resources Directorate, National Defense University, 300 Fifth Avenue, Building 62, Fort McNair, DC 20319-5066. Phone, 202-685-2169. College of International Security Affairs The College of International Security Affairs (CISA) is one of NDU’s five colleges. CISA educates students from across the international, interagency, and interservice communities. CISA’s primary https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] areas of concentration include counterterrorism, conflict management of stability of operations, homeland security, and defense and international security studies. CISA is also home to NDU’s International Counterterrorism Fellowship Program. http://cisa.ndu.edu For further information, contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of International Security Affairs, 260 Fifth Avenue, Building 64, Fort McNair, DC 20319-5066. Phone, 202-685-7774. Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy The Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy provides graduate level education to senior members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Government civilians, foreign nationals, and professionals from the private industrial sector. The School prepares students to contribute to national security strategy and policy, emphasizing the evaluation, marshaling, and managing of national resources. Students who fulfill the degree requirements receive a Master of Science degree in national resource strategy. http://es.ndu.edu/Home.aspx For further information, contact the Director of Operations, Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, 408 Fourth Avenue, Building 59, Fort McNair, DC 20319-5062. Phone, 202-685-4333. Information Resources Management College The Information Resources Management College provides graduate-level courses in information resources management. The College prepares leaders to direct the information component of national power by leveraging information and information technology for strategic advantage. The College's primary areas of concentration include policy, strategic planning, leadership/management, process improvement, capital planning and investment, performance- and results-based management, technology assessment, architecture, information assurance and security, acquisition, domestic preparedness, transformation, e-Government, and information operations. http://icollege.ndu.edu For further information, contact the Office of Student Services, Information Resources Management College, 300 Fifth Avenue, Building 62, Fort McNair, DC 20319-5066. Phone, 202-685-6300. Joint Forces Staff College The Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC) is an intermediate- and senior-level joint college in the professional military education system dedicated to the study of the principles, perspectives, and techniques of joint operational-level planning and warfare. The mission of JFSC is to educate national security professionals in the planning and execution of joint, multinational, and interagency operations in order to instill a primary commitment to joint, multinational, and interagency teamwork, attitudes, and perspectives. The College accomplishes this mission through four schools: the Joint Advanced Warfighters School, the Joint and Combined Warfighting School, the Joint Continuing and Distance Education School, and the Joint Command, Control, and Information Operations School. http://jfsc.ndu.edu For further information, contact the Public Affairs Officer, Joint Forces Staff College, 7800 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23511-1702. Phone, 757-443-6212. Fax, 757-443-6210. National War College The National War College provides education in national security policy to selected military officers and career civil service employees of Federal departments and agencies concerned with national security. It is the only senior service college with the primary mission of offering a course of study that emphasizes national security policy formulation and the planning and implementation of national strategy. Its 10-month academic program is an issue-centered study in U.S. national security. The elective program is designed to permit each student to tailor his or her academic experience to meet individual professional development needs. http://nwc.ndu.edu For further information, contact the Office of Administration, National War College, 300 D Street SW., Building 61, Fort McNair, DC 20319-5078. Phone, 202-685-3674. UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799 301-295-3190 http://www.usuhs.mil PRESIDENT Maj. Gen. Richard W. Thomas, USA (retired) https://www.usuhs.edu/pres/leadership https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] Authorized by act of September 21, 1972 (10 U.S.C. 2112), the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences was established to educate career-oriented medical officers for the Military Departments and the Public Health Service. The University currently incorporates the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine (including graduate and continuing education programs) and the Graduate School of Nursing. Students are selected by procedures recommended by the Board of Regents and prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. The actual selection is carried out by a faculty committee on admissions and is based upon motivation and dedication to a career in the uniformed services and an overall appraisal of the personal and intellectual characteristics of the candidates without regard to sex, race, religion, or national origin. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Medical school matriculants will be commissioned officers in one of the uniformed services. They must meet the physical and personal qualifications for such a commission and must give evidence of a strong commitment to serving as a uniformed medical officer. The graduating medical student is required to serve a period of obligation of not less than 7 years, excluding graduate medical education. Students of the Graduate School of Nursing must be commissioned officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Public Health Service prior to application. Graduate nursing students must serve a commitment determined by their respective service. http://www.usuhs.mil For further information, contact the President, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799. Phone, 301-295-3013. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tv4LVSeIL00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:43:50 PM] No FEAR Act Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Department of Education Federally Aided Corporations American Printing House for the Blind Gallaudet University Howard University National Technical Institute for the Deaf / Rochester Institute of Technology SEARCH DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202 202-401-2000 TTY, 800-437-0833 http://www.ed.gov SECRETARY OF EDUCATION Betsy DeVos Deputy Secretary Mitchell Zais Under Secretary (Vacancy) OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director, Office of English Language Acquisition Assistant Deputy Secretary, Office of Innovation and Improvement Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights Assistant Secretary, Office of Communication and Outreach Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs Assistant Secretary, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Assistant Secretary, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Jose Viana Jim Blew, Acting Kenneth Marcus (Vacancy) Frank Brogan Peter Oppenheim Jim Blew Johnny Collett Chief of Staff Joshua Venable Director, International Affairs Office Maureen A. McLaughlin Director, Institute of Education Sciences Mark Schneider Inspector General Kathleen S. Tighe OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY Assistant Secretary, Office of Management Denise Carter, Acting Chief Financial Officer Douglas Webster Chief Information Officer Jason K. Gray https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8ghEuYRf8O8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:45:46 PM] Director, Office of Educational Technology (Vacancy) General Counsel Carlos Muniz OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY Assistant Secretary, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Assistant Secretary, Office of Postsecondary Education Scott Stump (Vacancy) Chief Operating Officer for Federal Student Aid James Manning, Acting Director, Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Executive Director, White House Initiative on American Indian and Alaska Native Education Executive Director, White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Executive Director, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans Executive Director, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans Executive Director, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Andrea Ramirez (Vacancy) Holly Ham (Vacancy) Aimee Viana Johnathan Holifield The Department of Education ensures equal access to education; promotes educational excellence; and administers, coordinates, and makes policy for most Federal assistance to education with the aim of raising levels of student achievement and readiness for the global future. Organizational Chart The Department of Education was created by the Department of Education Organization Act (20 U.S.C. 3411) and is administered under the supervision and direction of the Secretary of Education. http://www2.ed.gov/about/landing.jhtml?src=ln Secretary The Secretary of Education advises the President on education plans, policies, and programs of the Federal Government and serves as the chief executive officer of the Department, supervising all Department activities, providing support to States and localities, and focusing resources to ensure equal access to educational excellence throughout the Nation. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/index.html?src=oc Activities Career, Technical, and Adult Education The Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) administers grant, contract, and technical assistance programs for vocational-technical education and for adult education and literacy. It promotes programs that enable adults to acquire the basic literacy skills necessary to function in today's society. The Office also helps students acquire challenging academic and technical skills and prepare for high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand occupations in the 21st-century global economy. OCTAE provides national leadership and works to strengthen the role of community colleges in expanding access to postsecondary education for youth and adults in advancing workforce development. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8ghEuYRf8O8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:45:46 PM] http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/index.html Education Sciences The Institute of Education Sciences was formally established by the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9501 note). The Institute includes national education centers focused on research, special education, statistics, and evaluation and is the mechanism through which the Department supports the research activities needed to improve education policy and practice. https://ies.ed.gov Elementary and Secondary Education The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education directs, coordinates, and formulates policy relating to early childhood, elementary, and secondary education. Included are grants and contracts to State educational agencies and local school districts, postsecondary schools, and nonprofit organizations for disadvantaged, migrant, and Indian children; enhancement of State student achievement assessment systems; improvement of reading instruction; economic impact aid; technology; safe and healthy schools; and after-school learning programs. The Office also focuses on improving K–12 education, providing children with language and cognitive development, early reading, and other readiness skills, and improving the quality of teachers and other instructional staff. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/index.html English Language Acquisition The Office of English Language Acquisition helps children who are limited in their English, including immigrant children and youth, attain English proficiency, develop high levels of academic attainment in English, and meet the same challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards that all children are expected to meet. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oela/index.html Federal Student Aid Federal Student Aid partners with postsecondary schools and financial institutions to deliver programs and services that help students finance their education beyond high school. This includes administering postsecondary student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. https://studentaid.ed.gov Innovation and Improvement The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) oversees competitive grant programs that support innovations in the educational system and disseminates the lessons learned from these innovative practices. OII administers, coordinates, and recommends programs and policy for improving the quality of activities designed to support and test innovations throughout the K–12 system in areas such as parental choice, teacher quality, use of technology in education, and arts in education. OII encourages the establishment of charter schools through planning, start-up funding, and approaches to credit enhancement for charter school facilities. OII also serves as the Department's liaison and resource to the nonpublic education community. http://innovation.ed.gov Postsecondary Education The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) formulates Federal postsecondary education policy and administers programs that address critical national needs in support of the mission to increase access to quality postsecondary education. OPE https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8ghEuYRf8O8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:45:46 PM] develops policy for Federal student financial programs and support programs that reach out to low-income, first-generation college students and communities. OPE also supports programs that strengthen the capacity of colleges and universities serving a high percentage of disadvantaged students and improve teacher quality. OPE recognizes accrediting agencies that monitor academic quality, promote innovation in higher education, and expand American educational resources for international studies and services. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html Special Education and Rehabilitative Services The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) provides leadership and resources to help ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to learn, work, and live as fully integrated and contributing members of society. OSERS has three components: The Office of Special Education Programs administers the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act legislation, which helps States meet the early intervention and educational needs of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities. The Rehabilitation Services Administration supports State vocational rehabilitation, independent living, and assistive technology programs that provide people with disabilities the services, technology, and job training and placement assistance they need to gain meaningful employment and lead independent lives. The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research supports research and development programs that improve the ability of individuals with disabilities to work and live in a barrier-free, inclusive society. OSERS also supports Gallaudet University, the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the American Printing House for the Blind, and the Helen Keller National Center. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html Sources of Information Blog "Homeroom" is the official blog of the Department of Education. http://blog.ed.gov Business Opportunities Contact the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Phone, 202-2456301. http://www.ed.gov/fund/contract-opportunities.html College Scorecard The Department of Education's Web site features a tool to help college bound students find colleges and universities based upon their location, size, and the programs and degrees that they offer. https://collegescorecard.ed.gov Data / Statistics Information on school accreditation and data on the academic achievement of U.S. students are available on the "Data and Research" Web page. The National Center for Education Statistics collects and analyzes data related to education. Phone, 202403-5551. http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/landing.jhtml?src=pn http://nces.ed.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8ghEuYRf8O8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:45:46 PM] Career Opportunities For information on employment and the college recruitment program, contact Human Capital and Client Services. Phone, 202-401-0553. http://www.ed.gov/jobs Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA generally provides that any person has the right to request access to Federal agency records or information; all agencies of the Government are required to disclose records upon receiving a written request for them; nine exemptions to the FOIA protect certain records from disclosure; and three special protection provisions or record exclusions authorize Federal law enforcement agencies, under exceptional circumstances, to exclude records from FIOA requirements. The Federal FOIA does not provide access to records held by State or local government agencies, or by private businesses or individuals. http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/foia/foiatoc.html?src=ft Before submitting a request, browse the electronic FOIA Library and search the Department of Education's Web site. The desired records and information may be immediately available online and not require a FOIA request to access them. http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/foia/readingroom.html Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Department of Education provides answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://answers.ed.gov/ics/support/default.asp? deptID=28025&_referrer=http://www.ed.gov/&src=ft Glossaries The Department of Education's Web site features a glossary of reading terms. https://lincs.ed.gov/research/Glossary.html The Department of Education's Web site features a glossary of terms related to Federal student aid. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/glossary The Department of Education's Web site features a glossary of terms related to education research. http://www.ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Glossary The Department of Education's Web site features a glossary of terms related to education statistical standards. http://nces.ed.gov/statprog/2002/glossary.asp Language Assistance Education resources for Spanish speakers are available on the Department's Web site. http://www2.ed.gov/espanol/bienvenidos/es/index.html?src=ft Free language assistance services—Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog—are available to the public. Phone, 800-872-5327. http://www.ed.gov/notices/english-la | Email: Ed.Language.Assistance@ed.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8ghEuYRf8O8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:45:46 PM] News The Department of Education posts media advisories, press releases, and speeches on its Web site. http://www.ed.gov/news Press releases in Spanish are also available on the Department's Web site. http://www2.ed.gov/espanol/news/pressreleases/index.html Open Government The Department of Education supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. http://www2.ed.gov/about/open.html | Email: opengov@ed.gov Plain Language Department of Education writers and editors are committed to using Federal plain language guidelines. Publishing clear, useful information on programs and services is a priority and an ongoing effort. To comment on the clarity of a written product or to offer a suggestion for improvement, please communicate via email. http://www.ed.gov/plain-language | Email: plainwriting@ed.gov Regional Offices Each regional office serves as a center for the dissemination of information and provides technical assistance to State and local educational agencies and other institutions and individuals interested in Federal educational activities. Offices are located in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Kansas City, MO; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; and Seattle, WA. http://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/regions.html Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www2.ed.gov/help/site/map/sitemap.jsp Student Loans Information on student loans is available online. http://www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-college.html?src=pn http://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/index.html For further information, contact the Information Resources Center, Department of Education, Room 5E248 (FB–6), 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202. Phone, 800-872-5327. FEDERALLY AIDED CORPORATIONS AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND P.O. Box 6085, Louisville, KY 40206 https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8ghEuYRf8O8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:45:46 PM] 502-895-2405 http://www.aph.org PRESIDENT Craig Meador Chair of the Board Jane Hardy Founded in 1858 as a nonprofit organization, the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) received its Federal charter in 1879 when Congress passed the Act to Promote Education of the Blind. This Act designates APH as the official supplier of educational materials adapted for students who are legally blind and who are enrolled in formal educational programs below the college level. Materials produced and distributed by APH include textbooks in Braille and large type, educational tools such as Braille typewriters and computer software and hardware, teaching aides such as tests and performance measures, and other special supplies. The materials are distributed through allotments to the States to programs serving individuals who are blind. http://www.aph.org/about Sources of Information Business Opportunities Requests for proposals are posted online. http://www.aph.org/rfp Employment The APH is the world's largest manufacturer of products for people who are blind and visually impaired. It is a drug-free workplace: New hires must pass a drug screening test and background check. http://www.aph.org/careers http://www.aph.org/contact For further information, contact the American Printing House for the Blind, P.O. Box 6085, Louisville, KY 40206. Phone, 502-895-2405. GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY 800 Florida Avenue NE., Washington, DC 20002 202-651-5000 http://www.gallaudet.edu PRESIDENT T. Alan Hurwitz Chair, Board of Trustees Heather Harker Gallaudet University received its Federal charter in 1864 and is currently authorized by the Education of the Deaf Act of 1986, as amended. Gallaudet is a private, nonprofit educational institution providing elementary, secondary, undergraduate, and continuing education programs for persons who are deaf. The University offers a traditional liberal arts curriculum for students who are deaf and graduate programs in fields related to deafness for students who are deaf and students who are hearing. Gallaudet also conducts a wide variety of basic and applied deafness research and provides public https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8ghEuYRf8O8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:45:46 PM] service programs for persons who are deaf and for professionals who work with persons who are deaf. Gallaudet University is accredited by a number of organizations, among which are the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf. http://www2.gallaudet.edu/attend-gallaudet/about-gallaudet Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center Gallaudet's Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center operates elementary and secondary education programs on the main campus of the University. These programs are authorized by the Education of the Deaf Act of 1986 (20 U.S.C. 4304, as amended) for the primary purpose of developing, evaluating, and disseminating model curricula, instructional strategies, and materials in order to serve individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The Education of the Deaf Act requires the programs to include students preparing for postsecondary opportunities other than college and students with a broad spectrum of needs, such as students who are academically challenged, come from non-Englishspeaking homes, have secondary disabilities, are members of minority groups, or are from rural areas. http://www.gallaudet.edu/clerc-center.html Model Secondary School for the Deaf The school was established by act of October 15, 1966, which was superseded by the Education of the Deaf Act of 1986. The school provides day and residential facilities for secondary-age students from across the United States from grades 9 to 12, inclusively. http://www.gallaudet.edu/mssd.html Kendall Demonstration Elementary School The school became the Nation's first demonstration elementary school for the deaf by the act of December 24, 1970 (20 U.S.C. 695), which was also later superseded by the Education of the Deaf Act of 1986. The school is a day program for students from the Washington, DC, metropolitan area from the age of onset of deafness to age 15, inclusively, but not beyond the eighth grade or its equivalent. http://www.gallaudet.edu/kdes.html Sources of Information Campus Tour A virtual tour of the University's campus is available online. http://www.gallaudet.edu/visitors-center/virtual-tour.html Employment Serving deaf and hard of hearing students from many different backgrounds, Gallaudet University seeks to develop a workforce that reflects its diversity. The University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and it encourages members of traditionally underrepresented groups, persons with disabilities, veterans, and women to apply for vacancies. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8ghEuYRf8O8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:45:46 PM] http://www.gallaudet.edu/hrs/employment-opportunities.html http://www.gallaudet.edu/about-gallaudet/contact-us.html For further information, contact the Public Relations Office, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Avenue NE., Washington, DC 20002. Phone, 202651-5505. HOWARD UNIVERSITY 2400 Sixth Street NW., Washington, DC 20059 202-806-6100 http://www.howard.edu PRESIDENT Wayne A.I. Frederick Howard University was established by Congress by the act of March 2, 1867 (14 Stat. 438). It offers instruction in 12 schools and colleges, as follows: the colleges of arts and sciences; dentistry; engineering, architecture, and computer sciences; medicine; pharmacy, nursing, and allied health sciences; the graduate school; the schools of business; communications; divinity; education; law; and social work. In addition, Howard University has research institutes, centers, and special programs in the following areas: cancer, child development, computational science and engineering, international affairs, sickle cell disease, and the national human genome project. https://www2.howard.edu/about/howard-glance Sources of Information Employment Information is available on the "Career Opportunities" Web page. https://www2.howard.edu/about/careers Libraries The Howard University Libraries are accessible online. http://library.howard.edu/library https://www2.howard.edu/contact For further information, contact the Office of University Communications, Howard University, 2400 Sixth Street NW., Washington, DC 20059. Phone, 202-806-0970. NATIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF / ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 52 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623 585-475-6317 http://www.ntid.rit.edu PRESIDENT, ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY William W. Destler President, National Technical Institute for the Deaf / Vice President, Rochester Gerard J. Buckley https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8ghEuYRf8O8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:45:46 PM] Institute of Technology The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) was established by act of June 8, 1965 (20 U.S.C. 681) to promote the employment of persons who are deaf by providing technical and professional education. The National Technical Institute for the Deaf Act was superseded by the Education of the Deaf Act of 1986 (20 U.S.C. 4431, as amended). The U.S. Department of Education contracts with the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) for the operation of a residential facility for postsecondary technical training and education for individuals who are deaf. The purpose of the special relationship with the host institution is to give NTID's faculty and students access to more facilities, institutional services, and career preparation options than could be provided otherwise by a national technical institute for the deaf operating independently. NTID offers a variety of technical programs at the certificate, diploma, and associate degree levels. Degree programs include majors in business, engineering, science, and visual communications. In addition, NTID students may participate in approximately 200 educational programs available through RIT. NTID also conducts applied research in occupational- and employmentrelated aspects of deafness, communication assessment, demographics of NTID's target population, and learning processes in postsecondary education. In addition, NTID conducts training workshops and seminars related to deafness. These workshops and seminars are offered nationwide to professionals who employ, work with, teach, or serve persons who are deaf. http://www.ntid.rit.edu/about Sources of Information Campus Tour A virtual tour of the college's campus is available online. http://www.ntid.rit.edu/virtual-tour http://www.ntid.rit.edu/contact For further information, contact the Rochester Institute of Technology, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Department of Recruitment and Admissions, Lyndon Baines Johnson Building, 52 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623-5604. Phone, 716-475-6700. 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Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission SEARCH DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 202-586-5000 http://www.energy.gov OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY SECRETARY OF ENERGY Richard Perry Deputy Secretary / Chief Operating Officer Vacant Associate Deputy Secretary Vacant Chief of Staff Brian McCormack Inspector General April Stephenson, Acting Administrator, U.S. Energy Information Administration Assistant Secretary, Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Howard Gruenspecht, Acting Shari Davenport, Acting Assistant Secretary, International Affairs Andrea Lockwood, Acting Chief Financial Officer Alison Doone, Acting Director, Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy Eric Rohlfing, Acting Director, Energy Policy and System Analysis Carol Battershell, Acting Director, Enterprise Assessment Glenn S. Podonsky Director, Intelligence and Counterintelligence Steven Black Director, Public Affairs Robert Haus Director, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Christy Jackiewicz, Acting Executive Director, Loan Programs Office John Sneed General Counsel John Lucas, Designated by POTUS Ombudsman Rita Franklin OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] Assistant Secretary, Environmental Management Susan Cange, Acting Under Secretary Matthew Moury, Acting Deputy Under Secretary Vacant Associate Under Secretary, Environment, Health, Safety and Security Andrew Lawrence, Acting Chief Human Capital Officer Tonya Mackey, Acting Chief Information Officer Stephen Everett Director, Economic Impact and Diversity Andre Sayles, Acting Director, Hearing and Appeals Poli Marmolejos Director, Legacy Management Carmelo Melendez Director, Management Ingrid Kolb Director, Project Management Oversight and Assessment Paul Bosco OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE AND ENERGY Under Secretary Patricia A. Hoffman, Designated by POTUS Deputy Under Secretary Vacant Assistant Secretary, Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Patricia A. Hoffman, Acting Daniel Simmons, Acting Assistant Secretary, Fossil Energy Douglas Hollett, Acting Assistant Secretary, Nuclear Energy Edward McGinnis, Acting Director, Indian Energy Policy and Programs William Bradford Director, Science Steve Binkley, Acting Director, Technology Transitions Rochelle Blaustein, Acting OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR NUCLEAR SECURITY / NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Under Secretary, Nuclear Security / Administrator, National Nuclear Security Lt. General Frank G. Klotz, USAF (retired) Administration Principal Deputy Administrator, National Nuclear Security Deputy Under Secretary, Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation Deputy Administrator, Defense Nuclear William White, Designated by POTUS Jay Tilden David Huizenga, Acting https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] Nonproliferation Deputy Administrator, Defense Programs Philip Calbos, Acting Deputy Administrator, Naval Reactors Adm. James F. Caldwell, Jr., USN Associate Administrator, Emergency Operations Associate Administrator, Defense Nuclear Security Associate Administrator Safety, Infrastructure and Operations Associate Administrator, Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation Eric Smith, Acting Jeffrey Johnson James McConnell Jay Tilden The Department of Energy addresses the Nation's energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges, using transformative science and technology to ensure national security and prosperity. Organizational Chart The Department of Energy (DOE) was established by the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7131), effective October 1, 1977, pursuant to Executive Order 12009 of September 13, 1977. The act consolidated the major Federal energy functions into one Cabinet-level department. http://www.energy.gov/management/office-management/operationalmanagement/history/brief-history-department-energy Secretary The Secretary decides major energy policy and planning issues; acts as the principal spokesperson for the Department; and ensures effective communication and working relationships with the public and with Federal, State, local, and tribal governments. The Secretary also serves as the President's principal adviser on energy policies, plans, and programs. http://www.energy.gov/leadership Enterprise Assessments The Office of Enterprise Assessments functions as an autonomous organization that assesses nuclear and industrial safety performance, cyber and physical security performance, and other critical functions as directed by the Secretary and his or her leadership team. The Office implements congressionally-mandated enforcement functions, manages the National Training Center, serves as an important check-andbalance that meets the DOE's self-regulating responsibilities. http://www.energy.gov/ea/about-us For further information, contact the Office of Resources, Communications and Congressional Affairs. Phone, 301-903-3272. Environment, Health, Safety, and Security The Office of the Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security increases the effectiveness and efficiency of DOE primary mission-support organizations and initiates enterprisewide responses to common, widespread challenges. The Office serves as the central organization responsible for health, safety, environment, and security and for coordinating and integrating these vital programs. It develops policy and assists with technical matters, provides safety analysis, and oversees corporate safety and security programs. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] http://www.energy.gov/ehss/about-us For further information, contact the Office of Resources Management. Phone, 301-9035139. Intelligence and Counterintelligence The Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence safeguards national security information and technologies that comprise intellectual property of incalculable value. The Office has the ability to leverage the Department's scientific and technological expertise to assist policymakers, as well as national security missions in cyber, energy, and homeland security, and in defense and intelligence. http://www.energy.gov/office-intelligence-and-counterintelligence For further information, contact the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. Phone, 202-586-2610. Operations, Field, and Site Offices The Administration of Government-owned, contractor-operated facility contracts is the principal responsibility of the operations, field, and site offices. Contractors who operate Government-owned facilities do most of the DOE's energy and physical research and development, environmental restoration, and waste management. Department operations offices act as a formal link between Department headquarters and the field laboratories and other operating facilities. They manage programs and projects that the lead headquarters program offices assign. The appropriate assistant secretary, office director, or program officer provides daily, specific program direction for the operations offices. He or she also provides management guidance and coordination for and oversight of them and the field and site offices. http://www.energy.gov/offices Project Management Oversight and Assessments The Office of Project Management Oversight and Assessments is the Department of Energy’s central management organization providing leadership and assistance in developing and implementing departmentwide policies, procedures, programs, and management systems pertaining to project management, and independently monitors, assesses, and reports on project execution performance. http://www.energy.gov/projectmanagement/about_us ENERGY PROGRAMS Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy The Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA–E) advances highpotential, high-impact energy technologies before they attract private-sector investment. ARPA-E awardees pursue new ways of generating, storing, and using energy. The Agency focuses on transformational energy projects that can be advanced with a small investment over a defined period of time. A streamlined awards process allows quick action to stimulate cutting-edge energy research. http://arpa-e.energy.gov/?q=arpa-e-site-page/about For further information, contact the Office of the Director. Phone, 202-287-1004. Efficiency and Renewable Energy The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy leads the Department's efforts to develop and deliver market-driven solutions for sustainable transportation, renewable electricity generation, and energy-saving homes, buildings, and manufacturing. It supports research and development and technology transfer activities to improve energy efficiency in the transportation, building, industrial, and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] utility sectors. The Office also administers programs providing financial assistance for State energy planning, weatherizing homes owned by the poor and disadvantaged, implementing State and local energy conservation initiatives, and promoting energy efficient construction and renovation of Federal facilities. http://www.energy.gov/eere/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy For further information, contact the Director of Information and Business Management Systems. Phone, 202-586-7241. Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability The Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability comprises five divisions: Advanced Grid Integration, Energy Infrastructure Modeling and Analysis, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration, National Electricity Delivery, and Power Systems Engineering Research and Development. It promotes electric grid modernization and energy infrastructure resiliency and leads the Department's efforts to ensure a resilient, reliable, and flexible electricity system. http://www.energy.gov/oe/about-office-electricity-delivery-and-energy-reliability For further information, contact the Office of the Director. Phone, 202-586-1411. Energy Information The Energy Information Administration collects, processes, and disseminates data on energy consumption, demand, distribution, production, resource reserves, and technology. It also helps government and nongovernment energy users understand trends by offering analyses of the data. http://www.eia.gov/about For further information, contact the Director, National Energy Information Center. Phone, 202-586-6537. Fossil Energy The Office of Fossil Energy is responsible for Federal research, development, and demonstration efforts on advanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, as well as the development of technological solutions for the prudent and sustainable development of our unconventional oil and gas domestic resources. It also manages the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve and Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, both key emergency response tools available to the President to protect Americans from energy supply disruptions. http://www.energy.gov/fe/about For further information, contact the Office of Communications. Phone, 202-586-6803. Indian Energy Policy and Programs The Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs coordinates, directs, fosters, and implements energy planning, education, management, and programs to assist Tribes with energy development, capacity building, energy infrastructure, energy costs, and electrification of Indian lands and homes. The Office works within the Department, across Government agencies, and with tribes and organizations to promote Indian energy policies and initiatives. https://www.energy.gov/indianenergy/about-us-0 For further information, contact the Director. Phone, 202-586-1272. Loan Programs Office The Loan Programs Office accelerates the domestic commercial deployment of innovative and advanced clean energy technologies at a scale that contributes significantly to achieving national clean energy objectives: enhanced American global https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] economic competitiveness, job creation, reduced dependency on foreign oil, and an improved environmental legacy. It fulfills this mission by guaranteeing loans to eligible clean energy projects and by providing direct loans to eligible manufacturers of advanced technology vehicles and components. http://www.energy.gov/lpo/about-us-home | Email: lgprogram@hq.doe.gov For further information, contact Loan Programs Office. Phone, 202-586-8335. Nuclear Energy The Office of Nuclear Energy advances nuclear power as a resource capable of meeting the Nation's energy, environmental, and national security needs. It relies on research, development, and demonstration to resolve barriers of cost, proliferation resistance, safety, security, and technology. Four research objectives guide the Office's efforts: developing technologies and other solutions to improve the reliability, maintain the safety, and extend the life of current reactors; making new reactors more affordable so that nuclear energy can play a bigger role in meeting energy security and climate change goals; developing sustainable fuel cycles; and understanding and minimizing the risks of nuclear proliferation and terrorism. http://www.energy.gov/ne/about-us For further information, contact the Director, Corporate Communications and External Affairs. Phone, 301-903-1636. Science The Office of Science delivers scientific discoveries and tools to transform our understanding of nature and to advance national security, including the Nation's economic and energy security. The Office is the lead Federal agency supporting fundamental scientific research for energy and the Nation's largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences. It supports scientific research and the development, construction, and operation of open-access, state-of-the-art facilities for researchers. For example, it supports research in all 50 States and the District of Columbia—at DOE laboratories and more than 300 universities and institutions of higher learning nationwide. http://science.energy.gov/about For further information, contact the Director of Human Resources. Phone, 202-5865430 Technology Transitions The Office of Technology Transitions oversees and advances the DOE's mission by expanding the commercial impact of its portfolio of research, development, demonstration, and deployment activities in the short, medium, and long term. The Office develops the Department's policy and vision for expanding the commercial results of its research investments, and it streamlines information and access to DOE's national labs and sites to foster partnerships that will move innovations from the labs into the marketplace. http://www.energy.gov/technologytransitions/about-us ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROGRAMS Environmental Management The Office of Environmental Management completes the safe cleanup of the environmental legacy after decades of nuclear weapons development and Government-sponsored nuclear energy research. The Office adheres to a mission philosophy based on reducing risk and reducing environmental liability. Current https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] activities include fulfilling commitments to lower risk and complete cleanup across all sites; constructing and operating facilities treating radioactive liquid tank waste in a safe, stable form; securing and storing nuclear material in a safe, stable manner in secure locations; transporting and disposing transuranic and low-level wastes in a safe, cost-effective way; decontaminating and decommissioning facilities without further value; remediating soil and ground water containing radioactive and hazardous contaminants; and planning a facility to manage and store mercury. http://www.energy.gov/em/mission For further information, contact the Director of Communication/External Affairs. Phone, 202-287-5591. Legacy Management The Office of Legacy Management manages DOE post-closure responsibilities and ensures the future protection of human health and the environment. The Office has control and custody for legacy land, structures, and facilities that it maintains at levels consistent with DOE long-term plans. Its activities include protecting human health and the environment through long-term surveillance and maintenance; preserving, protecting, and making accessible legacy records and information; supporting a workforce structured to accomplish DOE missions; implementing departmental policy affecting continuity of worker pension and medical benefits; managing legacy land and assets with an emphasis on safety, reuse, and disposition; mitigating community impacts from the cleanup of legacy waste and changing departmental missions; and coordinating policy issues with appropriate departmental organizations. http://www.energy.gov/lm/mission For further information, contact the Director of Business Operations. Phone, 202-5867388. NUCLEAR SECURITY PROGRAMS Defense Programs The Office of Defense Programs ensures that the U.S. nuclear arsenal meets national security requirements and continues to serve as a deterrent. In partnership with the Department of Defense, the Office provides the research, development, secure transportation, and production activities necessary to support the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile. http://www.nnsa.energy.gov/aboutus/ourprograms/defenseprograms For further information, contact the Associate Administrator for Management and Budget. Phone, 202-586-5753. Naval Nuclear Propulsion The Naval Reactors Office administers the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, which provides militarily effective nuclear propulsion plants and maintains their operational safety, reliability, and longevity. This program relies on trained U.S. Navy personnel, fast and stealthy ships, and supply-chain independence to carry out its mission. http://www.nnsa.energy.gov/aboutus/ourprograms/powernavy2 For further information, contact the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors. Phone, 202-781-6174. Nuclear Nonproliferation The Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation works closely with a range of international partners, U.S. Federal agencies, the U.S. national laboratories, and the private sector. It secures and safeguards or disposes of dangerous nuclear and radiological material and monitors and controls the proliferation of weapons-of-massdestruction technology and expertise. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] http://nnsa.energy.gov/aboutus/ourprograms/nonproliferation-0 For further information, contact the Associate Administrator for Management and Budget. Phone, 202-586-5753. Nuclear Security Administration The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) was created by Congress through the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (113 Stat. 512) to bring focus to the management of the Nation's defense nuclear security programs. Three existing organizations within the Department of Energy—Defense Programs, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, and Naval Reactors—were combined into a new, separately managed agency, headed by an Administrator who reports to the Secretary of Energy. The NNSA seeks to strengthen national security through military application of nuclear energy and by reducing the global threat from terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. The Administration's service center and eight site offices provide operations oversight and contract administration for NNSA site activities. Federally-run site offices oversee the management and operating contractors for each of NNSA's eight sites. These offices provide the necessary communication between Federal and contractor employees as well as oversight to improve management procedures. http://www.nnsa.energy.gov/ourmission For further information, contact the Associate Administrator for Management and Budget. Phone, 202-586-5753. POWER ADMINISTRATIONS The Department's four Power Administrations market and transmit electric power produced at Federal hydroelectric projects and reservoirs. The Deputy Secretary provides management oversight of the Power Administrations. Bonneville Power Administration The Bonneville Power Administration is a nonprofit federal power marketing administration based in the Pacific Northwest. Although BPA is part of the U.S. Department of Energy, it is self-funding and covers its costs by selling its products and services. BPA markets wholesale electrical power from 31 federal hydroelectric projects in the Northwest, one nonfederal nuclear plant and several small nonfederal power plants. BPA promotes energy efficiency, renewable resources and new technologies that improve its ability to deliver on its mission. It also funds regional efforts to protect and rebuild fish and wildlife populations affected by hydropower development in the Columbia River Basin. BPA is committed to public service and makes its decisions with input from all stakeholders. BPA dedicates itself to providing high system reliability, low rates consistent with sound business principles, environmental stewardship, and accountability. http://www.bpa.gov/Pages/home.aspx For further information, contact the Bonneville Power Administration, 905 Eleventh Avenue NE., Portland, OR 97232-4169. Phone, 503-230-3000 or 800-282-3713. Southeastern Power Administration This Administration transmits and disposes of surplus electric power and energy generated at reservoir projects in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. It sets the lowest possible rates for consumers consistent with sound business practices and gives preference to public entities. http://www.energy.gov/sepa/about-us https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] For further information, contact the Southeastern Power Administration, 1166 Athens Tech Road, Elberton, GA 30635-4578. Phone, 706-213-3800. Southwestern Power Administration This Administration sells and disposes of electric power and energy in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. It transmits and disposes of the electric power and energy generated at Federal reservoir projects, supplemented by power purchased from public and private utilities, in such a manner as to encourage the most widespread and economical use. It sets the lowest possible rates for consumers consistent with sound business practices and gives preference to public entities. It also conducts and participates in the comprehensive planning of water resource development in the Southwest. http://www.swpa.gov/agency.aspx For further information, contact the Southwestern Power Administration, Suite 1600, Williams Center Tower One, One West Third Street, Tulsa, OK 74103-3532. Phone, 918595-6600. Western Area Power Administration WAPA markets and transmits wholesale electricity from multi-use water projects. Its service area encompasses a 15-state region of the central and western U.S. where more than 17,000 circuit mile transmission system carries electricity from 56 hydropower plants operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the International Boundary and Water Commission. WAPA also markets power from the Navajo Generating Station coal-fired plant near Page, Ariz. Together, these plants have an installed capacity of 10,504 megawatts. WAPA sells power to preference customers such as Federal and state agencies, cities and towns, rural electric cooperatives, public utility districts, irrigation districts and Native American tribes. In turn, they provide retail electric service to millions of consumers in the West. http://www.wapa.gov/About/Pages/about.aspx For further information, contact the Western Area Power Administration, 12155 West Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228-1213. Phone, 720-962-7000. Sources of Information Business Opportunities To learn about the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and its mission or to find information on the services that it offers and its programs, visit the Office's Web site. Phone, 202-586-7377. http://www.energy.gov/osdbu/office-small-and-disadvantaged-business-utilization | Email: smallbusiness@hq.doe.gov Useful external links for small businesses are available on the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization's Web site. http://www.energy.gov/osdbu/small-business-services/useful-links-small-businesses Employment The DOE offers career opportunities that span a broad, diverse range of professions: accounting and contracting, administration, business, communications and information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, national security and international affairs, public affairs, science and technology, and more. Most Federal jobs require U.S. citizenship; however, noncitizens may apply for some opportunities at the National Laboratories. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] http://www.energy.gov/jobs/jobs Information on opportunities for students and recent graduates, veterans, and those with disabilities is available on the DOE Web site. For more information, contact the Chief Human Capital Officer. Phone, 202-586-1234. http://www.energy.gov/jobs/services/students-recent-graduates Energy Saver Energy Saver is the DOE's consumer resource on saving energy and using renewable energy technologies at home. http://www.energy.gov/energysaver/energy-saver When deciding whether or not to invest in more energy efficiency, consumers can benefit from knowing electricity usages and the associated costs. The online energy use calculator estimates annual energy use and costs associated with operating appliances and home electronics. http://energy.gov/energysaver/estimating-appliance-and-home-electronic-energy-use Energy Simulation Software EnergyPlus is cross-platform, free, and open-source software that runs on the Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems. It is a whole building energy simulation program that architects, engineers, and researchers use to model energy consumption and water use in buildings. The DOE's Building Technologies Office funded the development of EnergyPlus, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory manages it. http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energyplus Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The Office of Information Resources administers policies, procedures, and programs to ensure DOE compliance with the FOlA. The DOE provides resources on its Web site to assist information seekers with finding answers to questions about DOE programs and with locating information that is already publicly available and does not require a FOIA request to access. Information seekers should use these resources before submitting a FOIA request for DOE records. http://www.energy.gov/management/office-management/operationalmanagement/freedom-information-act Contact information for FOIA requester service centers and FOIA public liaisons and officers is available online. http://www.energy.gov/management/office-management/operationalmanagement/freedom-information-act/foia-contacts | Email: foia-central@hq.doe.gov The DOE Web site features an electronic FOIA request form. http://www.energy.gov/doe-headquarters-foia-request-form Glossaries The Bioenergy Technologies Office maintains an online biomass glossary. Its short descriptions are intended to help students and researchers understand biomass terminology. http://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/glossary The waterpower program maintains an online hydropower glossary. It is intended to https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] help readers understand terminology associated with hydroturbine and hydropower plant components. http://www.energy.gov/eere/water/glossary-hydropower-terms History The DOE history timeline provides the public with easy access to information on the Department's history and its predecessor agencies. The timeline includes links to press releases, reports, speeches, and other documentation. http://energy.gov/management/office-management/operational-management/history/doehistory-timeline Maps The DOE Web site features maps depicting a variety of energy-related topics and trends: alternative fueling stations, carbon capture, climate vulnerabilities, per capita energy expenditure, renewable energy production, solar energy potential, and more. http://www.energy.gov/maps National Laboratories For more than 60 years, these Laboratories have been leading institutions for scientific innovation in the United States. To learn more about the Ames Laboratory, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, and the other 14 National Laboratories, visit the DOE's "About the National Labs" Web page. http://energy.gov/about-national-labs News The DOE posts news stories, photos, speeches, and videos on its Web site, which also features a blog. http://www.energy.gov/news-blog The DOE's online photo galleries are diverse and extensive, as well as captivating for browsers who have an interest in America's energy future. https://www.energy.gov/photos An online subscription form is available to sign up for DOE advisories and press releases. http://onlinepressroom.net/doe Office of Inspector General (OIG) The OIG maintains electronic and telephone hotlines to facilitate the reporting of allegations of abuse, fraud, mismanagement, or waste in DOE programs or operations. Phone, 202-586-4073 or 800-541-1625. http://www.energy.gov/ig/office-inspector-general | Email: ighotline@hq.doe.gov An online complaint form for reporting allegations is also available on the OIG Web site. http://www.energy.gov/ig/complaint-form The early alert system is a distribution list used to inform subscribers of significant press releases, publications, and reports the moment that the OIG posts them online. Subscription is free and available to anyone who has an email address and an https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] interest in the OIG's work. http://www.energy.gov/ig/subscription-information | Email: ignewmedia@hq.doe.gov Open Government The DOE supports the Open Government initiative to create a more open and transparent Government by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. http://www.energy.gov/open-government | Email: open@hq.doe.gov Phonebook A departmentwide phonebook with a text box for entering search requests is available on the DOE Web site. http://www.energy.gov/phonebook Program and Staff Offices The "Offices" Web page features links to the program and staff offices' Web sites. It also includes links to the Web sites of the laboratories and technology centers, power marketing administrations, field sites, and Energy Information and National Nuclear Security Administrations. http://www.energy.gov/offices Renewable Energy The steady expansion of the U.S. renewable energy sector indicates that a clean energy revolution is underway nationwide. The DOE Web site features charts that graphically illustrates trends that will shape America's energy future. http://energy.gov/science-innovation/energy-sources/renewable-energy Scientific and Technical Information The Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) advances science and sustains technological creativity by making research and development findings available to and useful for DOE researchers and the public. The OSTI Web site provides access to DOE science resources and to U.S. Federal science (Science.gov) and global science (WorldWideScience.org) information. https://www.osti.gov/home/2014-catalogue-collections Social Media The DOE tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/energy The DOE has a Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/energygov http://www.energy.gov/contact-us For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585. Phone, 202-586-4940. FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426 https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] 202-502-8004 http://www.ferc.gov CHAIR Cheryl A. LeFleur, Acting Commissioner (vacancy) Commissioner (vacancy) Commissioner (vacancy) Commissioner (vacancy) The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission helps consumers obtain efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy services at fair and reasonable rates through regulatory and market means. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is an independent agency within the Department of Energy that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. The Commission comprises five members whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate. FERC Commissioners serve 5-year terms and have an equal vote on regulatory matters. The President designates one member to serve as both the Commission's Chair and its administrative head. Under the authority of the Federal Power, the Natural Gas, and the Interstate Commerce Acts, the FERC regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. That authority also includes review of proposals to build interstate natural gas pipelines, natural gas storage facilities, and liquefied natural gas terminals, and licensing of nonfederal hydropower dams. The FERC enforces regulatory requirements by imposing civil penalties and other means, monitors and investigates energy markets, and protects the reliability of the high voltage interstate transmission system through mandatory reliability standards. http://www.ferc.gov/about/ferc-does.asp Sources of Information Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) The FERC protects energy facilities by restricting public access to CEII. An electronic CEII request form is available on the Commission's Web site. http://www.ferc.gov/legal/ceii-foia/ceii/eceii.asp Employment Information on college recruitment and internship programs, reasons for pursuing career opportunities at the FERC, and a list of job vacancies are available online. http://ferc.gov/careers/careers.asp In 2016, the FERC was ranked as the #4 best midsize agencies at which to work in the Federal Government, and #1 in Work-Life Balance for three years running. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/DR00 FERC Online FERC Online serves as a portal to documents and dockets and provides an easy and efficient way to communicate and do business with the Commission. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ferconline.asp Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) An electronic FOIA request form is available on the Commission's Web site. http://www.ferc.gov/legal/ceii-foia/foia/foia-new-form/FOIARequest.aspx Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) A topical list of FAQs is available on the Commission's Web site. http://www.ferc.gov/resources/faqs.asp Glossary The FERC maintains a glossary and list of acronyms on its Web site. http://www.ferc.gov/resources/glossary.asp http://www.ferc.gov/resources/acronyms.asp Media The Commission posts headlines, news releases, photographs, and statements, as well as informational videos and podcasts, congressional testimony, speeches, and interviews. http://www.ferc.gov/media/media.asp Open Government The FERC supports the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency to expand the openness of the Federal Government. https://www.ferc.gov/open.asp Phone Book The employee phone directory is available online in Portable Document Form (PDF). http://www.ferc.gov/contact-us/tel-num/phone.pdf Plain Language The Commission is committed to the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and adheres to Federal plain language guidelines. Please let FERC editors and writers know if a document or section of the Web site is difficult to understand. https://www.ferc.gov/open/plain-language.asp | Email: customer@ferc.gov Public Participation Citizens who may be affected by a proposed natural gas or hydroelectric project that the Commission regulates have certain rights. These rights range from being able to look at project correspondence to becoming an intervener and being able to appeal FERC decisions in Federal court. http://www.ferc.gov/resources/get-involved.asp Speakers An online form is available to initiate a request for a FERC representative to serve as a speaker at an organized event. http://ferc.gov/contact-us/speak-req.asp https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] http://www.ferc.gov/contact-us/tel-num.asp For further information, contact the Office of External Affairs. Phone, 202-5028004 or 866-208-3372. Fax, 202-208-2106. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VhQd5NF2+Kg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:07 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. 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Wakefield, Acting Chief of Staff Alastair M. Fitzpayne Chair, Departmental Appeals Board Constance B. Tobias Chief Administrative Law Judge, Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals Nancy J. Griswold Executive Secretary Madhura Valverde General Counsel Peggy Dotzel, Acting Inspector General Daniel R. Levinson National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Surgeon General Karen B. DeSalvo Vivek H. Murthy ASSISTANT SECRETARIES Administration Colleen Barros, Acting Financial Resources Ellen G. Murray Global Affairs Jimmy Kolker Health Karen B. DeSalvo, Acting Legislation Jim R. Esquea Planning and Evaluation Kathryn Martin, Acting Preparedness and Response Nicole Lurie Public Affairs Kevin Griffis https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] DIRECTORS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Acacia Bamberg Salatti Office for Civil Rights Jocelyn Samuels Office of Health Reform Meena Seshamani Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs Emily Barson https://www.hhs.gov/about/leadership/index.html The Department of Health and Human Services strengthens the public health and welfare of the American people by making affordable and quality health care and childcare accessible, ensuring the safety of food products, preparing for public health emergencies, and advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and curing of life-threatening illnesses. Organizational Chart The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was created as the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare on April 11, 1953 (5 U.S.C. app.). Secretary The Secretary of Health and Human Services advises the President on health, welfare, and income security plans, policies, and programs of the Federal Government and directs Department staff in carrying out the programs and activities of the Department and promotes general public understanding of the Department's goals, programs, and objectives. http://www.hhs.gov/about/leadership/index.html#secretary Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs The Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) supports the Secretary by serving as the primary liaison between the Department and external stakeholders and governments at the State, local, territorial, and tribal levels. The Office facilitates communication regarding HHS initiatives as they relate to external stakeholders and governments at the State, local, territorial, and tribal levels. The IEA both represents the State, territorial, and tribal perspective in the process of Federal policymaking and clarifies the Federal perspective to State, territorial and tribal representatives. http://www.hhs.gov/intergovernmental For further information, contact the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs. Phone, 202-690-6060. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) provides national leadership in the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the adverse health effects of public health emergencies and disasters. It acts as the primary advisor to the HHS Secretary on bioterrorism and other public health emergency matters, strengthens the Nation’s health and response systems, and enhances national health security. The ASPR leads a collaborative policy approach to the Department’s preparedness, response, and recovery portfolio. It works with partners across Federal, State, local, tribal, and international bodies, in communities, and in the private sector to promote a unified and strategic approach to the challenges of public health and medical preparedness, response, and recovery through programs like the Hospital Preparedness Program. The ASPR coordinates public health and medical support available from across the Federal Government to https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] help prepare communities and to augment local capabilities of overwhelmed communities during and after disasters, which includes providing medical professionals through the ASPR’s National Disaster Medical System and the Medical Reserve Corps. The ASPR provides an integrated, systematic approach to the advanced development and acquisition of the necessary vaccines, drugs, therapies, and diagnostic tools for public health medical emergencies. It also coordinates within the Department and among Federal partners on the policy, prioritization, funding, acquisition, and distribution of these medical countermeasures. In addition, offices within the ASPR coordinate within the division, within the Department and with Federal, State, local, territorial, tribal and international bodies on emergency communications, science preparedness, and administrative management to support decisionmakers in emergencies. http://www.phe.gov/preparedness/pages/default.aspx For further information, contact the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. Phone, 202-205-2882. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH) comprises 12 offices and 10 Presidential and secretarial advisory committees. The Assistant Secretary for Health heads the Office and serves as the Secretary's senior public health advisor. ASH provides assistance in implementing and coordinating secretarial decisions for the Public Health Service and coordination of population-based health clinical divisions; provides oversight of research conducted or supported by the Department; implements programs that provide population-based public health services; and provides direction and policy oversight, through the Office of the Surgeon General, for the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. ASH administers a wide array of interdisciplinary programs related to disease prevention, health promotion, the reduction of health disparities, women’s health, HIV/AIDS, vaccine programs, physical fitness and sports, bioethics, population affairs, blood supply, research integrity, and human research protections. http://www.hhs.gov/ash For further information, contact the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. Phone, 202-690-7694. Sources of Information A–Z Index The HHS Web site features an alphabetical index to help visitors search for specific topics or browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.hhs.gov/az/a/index.html Bullying The HHS manages StopBullying.gov, a Web site that provides resources for defining, preventing, and responding to bullying, and for identifying who may be at risk. The Web site also features sections for children and teens, educators, parents, and communities. https://www.stopbullying.gov Information on identifying, preventing, and reporting cyberbullying is also available on the Web site. https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/index.html Business Opportunities https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] The HHS relies on its contractors and grantees to help protect the health of Americans and provide essential human services. http://www.hhs.gov/grants/index.html#contract The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization helps develop and implement outreach programs to raise awareness of HHS contracting opportunities within the small business community. For information on programs, contact the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Phone, 202-690-7300. http://www.hhs.gov/asfr/ogapa/osbdu Civil Rights The Office for Civil Rights improves people's health and well-being, ensures equal access to health care and services without discrimination, and protects the privacy and security of people's health information. For information on enforcement of civil rights laws, contact the Director, Office for Civil Rights, 200 Independence Avenue SW.,Room 515–F Washington, DC 20201. Phone, 800-368-1019. TDD, 800-5377697. http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights Departmental Appeals Board For information, contact the Departmental Appeals Board Immediate Office, MS 6127, Wilbur J. Cohen Building, 330 Independence Avenue SW., Room G–644, Washington, DC 20201. Phone, 202-565-0200. http://www.hhs.gov/dab Career Opportunities For information on training opportunities and opportunities for recent graduates and students or to view current job openings, visit the "Why a Career at HHS?" Web page. http://www.hhs.gov/about/careers/index.html Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA allows individuals to request access to Federal agency records. The statute contains, however, nine exemptions that exempt some records or portions of them from disclosure. The Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs also serves as the Agency Chief FOIA Officer. http://www.hhs.gov/foia | Email: hhs.acfo@hhs.gov Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The HHS posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. http://www.hhs.gov/answers Glossary In the world of organ donation and transplantation, terms are used and topics discussed that many may not recognize. The OrganDonor.gov Web site features a glossary of organ donation terms. http://www.organdonor.gov/about/facts-terms/terms.html Inspector General Contact the Office of Inspector General, Wilbur J. Cohen Building, 330 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] http://oig.hhs.gov To report fraud, waste, or abuse in Department programs, contact the Office of Inspector General, OIG Hotline Operations, P.O. Box 23489, L'Enfant Plaza Station, Washington, DC 20026-3489. TIPS Line, 800-447-8477. OIG Fugitive Line, 888-4764453. TTY, 800-377-4950. Fax, 800-223-8164. https://forms.oig.hhs.gov/hotlineoperations Medicare Hearings / Appeals For information on Medicare hearings before administrative law judges, regarding Medicare coverage and payment determinations that Medicare contractors, Medicare Advantage Organizations, or Part D plan sponsors have made, as well as information on determinations related to Medicare beneficiary eligibility and entitlement, Part B late enrollment penalties, and income-related monthly adjustment amounts that the Social Security Administration has made, contact the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals. Phone, 703-235-0635 or 855-556-8475. http://www.hhs.gov/omha | Email: medicare.appeals@hhs.gov Open Government The HHS supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. http://www.hhs.gov/open/index.html Privacy Rights For information on the HIPAA privacy, security, and breach notification rules or the Patient Safety Act, contact the Office for Civil Rights. Phone, 800-368-1019. TDD, 800-537-7697. http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officer Program Information on the Commissioned Corps Officer programs is available at the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officer Web site. http://www.usphs.gov Regional Offices Visit the "Regional Offices" Web page for contact information. http://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/regional-offices Support Services (Fee-for-Service Activities) The Program Support Center provides support services to all components of the Department and Federal agencies worldwide. For information concerning fee-forservice activities in the areas of acquisitions, occupational health, information technology support and security, human resource systems, financial management, and administrative operations, contact the Program Support Center, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone, 301-443-0034. http://www.psc.gov Surgeon General For information on the benefits of active living, healthy eating, mental and emotional well-being, and tobacco-free living, visit the "Surgeon General" Web site. Phone, 240- https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] 276-8853. http://www.surgeongeneral.gov http://www.hhs.gov/contactus.html For further information, contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone, 877-696-6775. ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 330 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20201 202-401-9200 http://www.acf.hhs.gov ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Chief of Staff Mark Greenberg, Acting S. Jeffrey Hild The Administration for Children and Families administers programs and provides advice to the Secretary on issues relevant to children, youth, and families; child support enforcement; community services; developmental disabilities; family assistance; Native American assistance; and refugee resettlement. http://www.acf.hhs.gov/about/what-we-do Sources of Information Career Opportunities The Administration employs professionals with diverse academic and social backgrounds in a broad range of career fields and positions. http://www.acf.hhs.gov/about/jobs-contracts History The Administration for Children and Families was created on April 15, 1991. A short history of the Administration is available on its Web site. http://www.acf.hhs.gov Homelessness The Administration's Web site features information on its programs and services for the homeless and for those at risk of becoming homeless. http://www.acf.hhs.gov/program-topics/homelessness Hotlines The Administration supports nationwide crisis hotlines for child abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, and runaways. The Health Insurance Marketplace Call Center assists callers with choosing coverage that provides the best protection and benefits for them and family members, as well as for their businesses. http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-hotlines Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Assistance The Administration's Web site features information on its programs and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] services for the LGBT community, especially for LGBT families and youth. http://www.acf.hhs.gov/program-topics/lgbt-0 News The Administration posts press releases on its Web site. http://www.acf.hhs.gov/media/press Programs / Services The Administration's Web site features a page showcasing by topic the programs and services that it provides to support families, children, individuals, and communities. Topics include children and youth, communities, emergency response and recovery, families, financial security, global populations, Hispanic outreach, homelessness, human trafficking, LGBT, Native Americans and tribes, and unaccompanied children. http://www.acf.hhs.gov/program-topics http://www.acf.hhs.gov/media/program-contacts For further information, contact the Administration for Children and Families, 330 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone, 202-401-9200. ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING 330 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20201 202-401-4634 TTY, 800-877-8339 http://www.acl.gov ADMINISTRATOR Mary Lazare, Acting Principal Deputy Administrator Mary Lazare, Acting The Administration for Community Living administers programs and advises the Secretary on issues relevant to people with disabilities, their families and caregivers, and the independence, well-being, and health of older adults. https://acl.gov/About_ACL/Index.aspx Sources of Information Blog The Administration's Blog presents diverse perspectives on trends and issues related to older adults and people with disabilities. https://acl.gov/NewsRoom/blog/Index.aspx Data / Statistics Data and statistics on older adults, as well as on persons with intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities, are available on the Administration's Web site. https://acl.gov/Data_Outcomes/Index.aspx Elder Care Services The elder care locator is a public service that provides information on services for older adults and their families. Online chat with an information specialist is https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] also available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m., eastern time. Phone, 800-6771116. http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx Employment For information on employment opportunities, visit the "Career Opportunities" Web page. http://www.acl.gov/About_ACL/CareerOpportunities/Index.aspx Help / Resources The Administration's Web site features resources for connecting caregivers, families, older adults, people with disabilities, and professionals to Federal, national, and local programs and information. https://acl.gov/Get_Help/Index.aspx http://www.acl.gov For further information, contact the Administration for Community Living, 330 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20201. Phone, 202-401-4634. TTY, 800-877-8339. AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857 301-427-1364 http://www.ahrq.gov DIRECTOR Andrew Bindman Deputy Director Sharon B. Arnold The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality produces evidence to make health care affordable, equitable, more accessible, of a higher quality, and safer. It also works within the Department of Health and Human Services and with other partners to ensure that the evidence is understood and used. http://www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/profile/index.html Sources of Information Data Statistical portraits of health care delivery in the United States are available on the Agency's Web site. http://www.ahrq.gov/research/data/index.html Career Opportunities For information on employment opportunities, visit the "Job Opportunities" Web page. http://www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/careers/index.html Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Agency posts answers to FAQs on is Web site. https://info.ahrq.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.ahrq.gov/sitemap.html http://www.ahrq.gov For further information, contact the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone, 301-427-1364. AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY MS E–61, 4770 Buford Highway NE., Atlanta, GA 30341 770-488-0604 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov ADMINISTRATOR Brenda Fitzgerald The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), as part of the Public Health Service, tries to prevent exposure to toxic substances— exposure to substances from wastesites, unplanned releases, and other pollution sources present in the environment—which produces adverse health effects and diminishes the quality of life. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/about/index.html Sources of Information A–Z Index The Agency's Web site features an alphabetical index to help visitors search for specific topics or browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/az/a.html ATSDR in 60 Seconds The ATSDR protects people from the health effects of chemical exposures. The Agency's Web site features the 60-second video "Dangerous Discovery" that communicates the importance of its mission. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/videos/ATSDR_DangerousDiscovery_h264.mp4 Internships / Training Information on internships and educational and training opportunities is available on the ATSDR Web site. http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/environmentaleducation.html Toxic Frequently Asked Questions (ToxFAQs) ToxFAQs features a series of summaries on hazardous substances that the Agency's Division of Toxicology developed. ATSDR toxicological profiles and public health statements are the sources of information on which the series relies. Each factsheet serves as a guide that is quick to read and easy to understand. ToxFAQs also answers FAQs on exposure to hazardous substances that are encountered near wastesites and their effects on human health. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/index.asp https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] Toxic Substances Portal The portal offers convenient access to the most relevant information on toxic substances and their effects on human health. The portal's Web pages feature an alphabetical ordering of documents on specific substances, toxicological information by health effect or chemical class, and toxicological information for specific audiences (community members, emergency responders, toxicological and health professionals, and health care providers). https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/substances/index.asp http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov For further information, contact the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, 4770 Buford Highway NE., Atlanta, GA 30341. Phone, 770-488-0604. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333 800-232-4636 http://www.cdc.gov DIRECTOR Brenda Fitzgerald Principal Deputy Director Anne Schuchat The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of the Public Health Service, protect the public health of the Nation by providing leadership and direction in the prevention and control of diseases and other preventable conditions and by responding to public health emergencies. Within the CDC, the following seven centers, institutes, and offices lead prevention, diagnosis, and treatment efforts for public health concerns. http://www.cdc.gov/about/default.htm Center for Global Health The Center leads the CDC global health strategy, working in partnership with foreign governments and international organizations to help countries worldwide evaluate, manage, and plan global health care programs. The Center works to eradicate chronic diseases and life-threatening injuries, expanding global health care programs to address the leading causes of disability, morbidity, and mortality. http://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/index.html National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health The Institute coordinates, directs, and plans a national program to develop and establish recommended occupational safety and health standards and to conduct research and training, offer technical assistance, and engage in related activities to assure safe and healthy work conditions for every working person. http://www.cdc.gov/NIOSH Office of Infectious Diseases The Office facilitates research, programs, and policies to reduce the national and international burden of infectious diseases. The Office includes the following organizational components: the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention; the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; and the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. http://www.cdc.gov/oid Office of Noncommunicable Diseases, Injury, and Environmental Health The Office provides strategic direction and leadership for the prevention of noncommunicable diseases, injuries, disabilities, and environmental health hazards. The Office includes the following organizational components: the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities; the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; the National Center for Environmental Health; and the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. http://www.cdc.gov/maso/pdf/ONDIEHfs.pdf Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response The Office helps the Nation prepare for and respond to urgent public health threats by providing strategic direction, coordination, and support for CDC's terrorism preparedness and emergency response activities. http://www.cdc.gov/phpr Office of Public Health Scientific Services The Office provides scientific services, knowledge, and resources to promote public health, prepare for potential health threats, and prevent disease, disability, and injury. It includes the following organizational components: the National Center for Health Statistics and the Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services. http://www.cdc.gov/ophss Office of State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support The Office provides guidance, strategic direction, oversight, and leadership in support of State, local, territorial, and tribal public health agencies, initiatives, and priorities to improve the capacity and performance of a comprehensive public health system. http://www.cdc.gov/stltpublichealth Sources of Information Disease of the Week The "Disease of the Week" Web page features key facts on, prevention tips for, and a quiz to test one's knowledge of common, serious diseases. http://www.cdc.gov/dotw Career Opportunities The CDC is the leading national public health protection agency in the United States. It relies on professionals with scientific and nonscientific expertise to protect Earth's human population from the threat of deadly diseases like Ebola, HIV/AIDS, influenza, malaria, and tuberculosis. Most scientific and technical positions at the CDC are filled through the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, a uniformed service of the U.S. Government. http://jobs.cdc.gov Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] The CDC posts answers to frequently asked FOIA questions on its Web site. http://www.cdc.gov/od/foia/faqs/index.htm | Email: FOIARequests@cdc.gov The CDC posts frequently requested agency records in its electronic reading room. http://www.cdc.gov/od/foia/reading/records/index.htm Influenza (Flu) The CDC Web site features of trove of influenza information and resources. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm Library The Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library helps the advancement of science and public health and safety through information. It provides a full range of information services and products to support public health research, policy, and action. The Library, which comprises the headquarters library in Atlanta and six branches, serves CDC employees nationwide, as well as employees working in international locations. http://www.cdc.gov/library Museum The David J. Sencer CDC Museum features award-winning permanent and changing exhibitions that focus on public health topics, as well as on the history of the CDC. The museum is located in Atlanta, GA, and admission is free. It is open to the public on weekdays, excluding Federal holidays. Phone, 404-639-0830. http://www.cdc.gov/museum/index.htm Podcasts CDC podcasts provide reliable health and safety information. https://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts Publications Many publications are accessible on the CDC's Web site. https://www.cdc.gov/publications Reports The monthly report "CDC Vital Signs" is released on the first Tuesday of every month. Past editions have addressed topics like colorectal and breast cancer screening, obesity, alcohol and tobacco use, HIV testing, motor vehicle safety, cardiovascular disease, teen pregnancy and infections associated with health care, foodborne disease, and more. The report is also available in Spanish. http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns The CDC prepares the "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report," which it uses for scientific publication of accurate, authoritative, objective, reliable, timely, and useful public health information and recommendations. Educators, epidemiologists and other scientists, physicians and nurses, public health practitioners, and researchers and laboratorians regularly read the report. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/index.html | Email: mmwrq@cdc.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] Social Media CDC uses social media to provide users with access to credible, sciencebased health information https://www.cdc.gov/socialmedia/ Stress The CDC's Web site provides information on managing stress after a traumatic event. https://www.cdc.gov/features/copingwithstress/index.html Travel Health Notices The CDC posts travel health notices on its Web site. http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices http://www.cdc.gov For further information, contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333. Phone, 800-232-4636. TTY, 888-232-6348. CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244 410-786-3000 http://www.cms.gov ADMINISTRATOR Andrew Slavitt, Acting Principal Deputy Administrator Patrick H. Conway, Acting Chief Operating Officer / Chief of Staff Mandy Cohen The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides health coverage to more than 100 million people through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. The CMS seeks to strengthen and modernize the Nation’s health care system, to provide access to high quality care and improved health at lower costs. https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/About-CMS.html Sources of Information Blog The CMS maintains an official blog on its Web site. https://blog.cms.gov Career Opportunities For information on career opportunities, visit the "Careers at CMS" Web page. https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Career-Information/CareersatCMS/index.html Forms Many CMS forms are accessible on the agency's Web site. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/CMS-Forms/CMS-Forms/CMS-Forms-List.html https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The CMS posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://questions.cms.gov Glossary The CMS maintains a glossary that explains terms found on its Web site. https://www.cms.gov/apps/glossary History The CMS Web site features the agency's program history. https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/History/index.html Medicaid The CMS manages the Medicaid.gov Web site. https://www.medicaid.gov Medicare The CMS manages the Medicare.gov Web site. https://www.medicare.gov The Medicare Coverage Database contains all national coverage determinations and local coverage determinations, local articles, and proposed national coverage determination decisions. The database also includes several other types of national coverage policy-related documents, including national coverage analyses, coding analyses for labs, Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee proceedings, and Medicare coverage guidance documents. https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database The CMS manages the "STOP Medicare Fraud" Web site. To report Medicare fraud, call 800-447-8477. TTY, 800-377-4950. https://www.stopmedicarefraud.gov/index.html Newsroom The CMS posts news items on its Web site. https://www.cms.gov/Newsroom/Newsroom-Center.html Social Media The CMS tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/cmsgov The CMS posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/CMSHHSgov http://www.cms.gov For further information, contact the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244. Phone, 410-786-3000. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993 888-463-6332 http://www.fda.gov COMMISSIONER Scott Gottlieb Chief of Staff Lauren Silvis The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) protects the public health by ensuring the safety, security, and efficacy of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the Nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA also advances the public health by accelerating innovations to make medicines more effective and by providing the public with accurate, science-based information on medicines and food to improve health. The agency plays a significant role in the Nation's counterterrorism capability by ensuring the security of the food supply. http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/default.htm Sources of Information Animal and Veterinary Recalls The FDA posts animal and veterinary recall information—brand name, date of recall, company name, product description, and the reason or problem—on its Web site. http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/RecallsWithdrawals/default.htm A–Z Index The FDA's Web site features an alphabetical index to help visitors search for specific topics or browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.fda.gov/SiteIndex/default.htm Career Opportunities The FDA relies on attorneys, biologists, chemists, consumer safety officers, engineers, information technology specialists, medical officers, microbiologists, pharmacists, pharmacologists, statisticians, and other professionals to carry out its mission. http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/default.htm Cigarettes The FDA describes cigarettes with three words: attractive, addictive, and deadly. Cigarettes are designed to be attractive and addictive. The FDA's infographic "How a Cigarette is Engineered" explains the role design plays in attraction and addiction. http://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/NewsEvents/ucm529397.htm Cosmetics The FDA posts answers to the questions that consumers frequently ask about cosmetic safety and regulation. http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm2005206.htm Foodborne Illnesses The FDA regulates human and animal food. It posts information on recent https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] foodborne illness outbreaks on its Web site. http://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Outbreaks/default.htm Recalls / Safety Alerts Information gathered from press releases and other public notices on certain recalls of FDA-regulated products is available online. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm http://www.fda.gov For further information contact the Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993. Phone, 888-463-6332. HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857 301-443-3376 http://www.hrsa.gov ADMINISTRATOR George Sigounas Deputy Administrator Diana Espinosa The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) improves access to health care by strengthening the health care workforce, building healthy communities, and achieving health equity. HRSA programs make health care accessible to people who are geographically isolated or economically or medically vulnerable. It supports the training of health professionals, the distribution of providers to areas where they are needed most, and improvements in health care delivery. The agency also oversees organ, bone marrow, and cord blood donations; compensates individuals harmed by vaccination; and maintains databases that protect against health care abuse, fraud, malpractice, and waste. https://www.hrsa.gov/about/index.html Sources of Information Data The HRSA maintains an online data warehouse. https://datawarehouse.hrsa.gov Career Opportunities The HRSA posts career opportunities on its Web site. https://www.hrsa.gov/hr/ Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA requires the HRSA to disclose documents or records that any person properly requests in writing. Certain documents or records, or parts of them, may be protected, however, from disclosure by one of the nine exemptions contained in the statute. https://www.hrsa.gov/foia/index.html Organ Donation and Transplantation https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] The HRSA manages the OrganDonor.gov Web site, which provides the public with U.S. Government information on organ donation and transplantation. http://organdonor.gov/index.html Social Media The HRSA tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/HRSAgov The HRSA has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/HRSAgov The HRSA posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/HRSAtube/videos http://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact For further information, contact the Office of Communications, Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone, 301-443-3376. INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 301-443-3593 http://www.ihs.gov DIRECTOR (vacancy) Principal Deputy Director Michael Weahkee Deputy Director Christopher Buchanan The Indian Health Service, as part of the Public Health Service, provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives. It helps Native American tribes develop their health programs; facilitates and assists tribes in coordinating health planning and obtaining and utilizing health resources available through Federal, State, and local programs, in operating comprehensive health programs and evaluating them; and provides comprehensive health care services, including hospital and ambulatory medical care, preventive and rehabilitative services, and development of community sanitation facilities. https://www.ihs.gov/aboutihs Sources of Information A–Z Index The Indian Health Service's Web site features an alphabetical index to help visitors search for specific topics or browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.ihs.gov/atoz/a/ Career Opportunities For information on employment, visit the "Career Opportunities" Web page. https://www.ihs.gov/careeropps Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] The Indian Health Service's Web site features an electronic FOIA requester center. https://www.ihs.gov/FOIA Newsroom The Newsroom features announcements, congressional testimony, factsheets, press releases, and speeches. https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom | Email: newsroom@ihs.gov Social Media The Indian Health Service has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/IndianHealthService The Indian Health Service posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/IHSgov/feed http://www.ihs.gov/contact For further information, contact the Management Policy and Internal Control Staff, Indian Health Service, 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857. Phone, 301-443-3593. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH 1 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-4000 http://www.nih.gov DIRECTOR Francis S. Collins Principal Deputy Director Lawrence A. Tabak The National Institutes of Health (NIH) support biomedical and behavioral research domestically and abroad, conduct research in NIH laboratories and clinics, train research scientists, and develop and disseminate credible, science-based health information to the public. https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do Aging The National Institute on Aging (NIA) conducts and supports research on the aging process, age-related diseases, and other special problems and needs of older people. It is also the lead NIH Institute for research on age-related cognitive change and Alzheimer's disease. The NIA provides information on aging to the scientific community, health care providers, and the public. http://www.nia.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Institute on Aging. Phone, 301-4961752. Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism leads the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems by conducting and supporting biomedical and behavioral research into the causes, consequences, prevention, and treatment of alcohol-use disorders. http://www.niaaa.nih.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] For further information, contact the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Phone, 301-443-3885. Allergy and Infectious Diseases The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases conducts and supports research to study the causes of infectious diseases and immunemediated diseases and to develop better means of preventing, diagnosing, and treating these diseases. http://www.niaid.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Phone, 866-284-4107 or 301-496-5717. Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases supports research on the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the basic and clinical training of scientists to carry out this research; and the dissemination of information on research progress. http://www.niams.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Phone, 877-226-4267 or 301-496-8190. Behavioral and Social Sciences Research The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research supports and coordinates health-related behavioral and social sciences research that the NIH conducts or supports, and it integrates these sciences within the larger NIH research enterprise. It also communicates and disseminates research findings to stakeholders within and outside the Federal Government, thereby increasing understanding and improving treatment and prevention of disease. https://obssr.od.nih.gov For further information, contact the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research. Phone, 301-402-1146. Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering supports research, training, and the dissemination of research advances for accelerating the development and application of biomedical technologies to improve the detection, treatment, and prevention of disease. It integrates the physical and engineering sciences with the life sciences to advance basic research and medical care. http://www.nibib.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. Phone, 301-496-3500. Cancer The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. It coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other activities associated with diagnosing, preventing, treating, and finding the cause of cancer and with the continuing care of cancer patients and their families. http://www.cancer.gov For further information, contact the Cancer Information Service. Phone, 800- https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] 422-6237. Center for Information Technology The Center for Information Technology provides, coordinates, and manages information technology to advance computational science. http://www.cit.nih.gov For further information, contact the Center for Information Technology. Phone, 301-496-5703. Child Health and Human Development The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development conducts and supports basic, clinical, and epidemiological research on the reproductive, rehabilitative, neurobiological, developmental, and behavioral processes that determine the health of children, adults, families, and communities. http://www.nichd.nih.gov For further information, contact the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Phone, 800-370-2943. Clinical Center The Clinical Center is the clinical research hospital for the NIH. By doing clinical research, investigators translate laboratory discoveries into better treatments, therapies, and interventions to improve the Nation's health. The Center conducts clinical and laboratory research and trains future clinical investigators. Nearly 500,000 volunteers from across the Nation have participated in clinical research studies since the Center opened in 1953. About 1,500 clinical research studies are currently in progress. http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov For further information, contact the Clinical Center. Phone, 301-496-4000. Communications The Office of Communications and Public Liaison communicates information on consumer health, scientific results, and NIH accomplishments, issues, and research and training programs to the public, media, scientific and medical communities, and other interested groups. http://www.nih.gov/institutes-nih/nih-office-director/office-communications-publicliaison For further information, contact the Office of Communications and Public Liaison. Phone, 301-496-5787 Complementary and Integrative Health The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health defines the utility and safety of complementary and integrative health interventions and their roles in improving health and health care. This science-based information helps the public, health care professionals, and health policymakers make decisions on the use and integration of complementary and integrative health approaches. https://nccih.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Phone, 888-644-6226. Deafness and Other Communication Disorders https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders conducts and supports biomedical and behavioral research and training on normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. The Institute also makes science-based health information publicly available, and it supports efforts to create devices that substitute for lost or impaired sensory and communication function. http://www.nidcd.nih.gov | Email: NIDCDinfo@nidcd.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Phone, 800-241-1044. TTY, 800-241-1055. Dental and Craniofacial Research The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research funds research on dental, oral, and craniofacial health and disorders. It also conducts research in its own laboratories and clinic, supports research training, and promotes the timely transfer of research-based knowledge and its implications for health to researchers, to health professionals, to patients, and to the general public. http://www.nidcr.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Phone, 301-496-4261. Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases conducts, supports, and coordinates research and research training. It also offers science-based information on diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases; on digestive diseases, nutritional disorders, weight control, and obesity; and on kidney, urologic and blood diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Phone, 301-496-3583. Drug Abuse The National Institute on Drug Abuse supports and conducts basic and clinical research on drug use, its consequences, and the underlying neurobiological, behavioral, and social mechanisms. The Institute also ensures effective translation and dissemination of scientific findings to improve the prevention and treatment of substance-use disorders, and it works at raising the public's awareness that addiction is a type of brain disorder. http://www.drugabuse.gov For further information, contact the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Phone, 877-643-2644. Environmental Health Sciences The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences supports research that explores how the environment affects people's health. Its research centers on environmental exposures and understanding their effects on human biology and health with an emphasis on disease and disability prevention. The Institute also houses the national toxicology program, a cross-agency organization that coordinates toxicity testing across the Federal Government. http://www.niehs.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Phone, 919-541-3345. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] Eye and Vision Diseases The National Eye Institute conducts, fosters, and supports research on the causes, natural history, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the eye and visual system. It also directs the National Eye Health Education Program. http://www.nei.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Eye Institute. Phone, 301-496-5248. Fogarty International Center The Fogarty International Center addresses global health challenges through innovative and collaborative research and training programs. It also supports and advances the NIH mission through international partnerships. http://www.fic.nih.gov For further information, contact the Fogarty International Center. Phone, 301496-2075. General Medical Sciences The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) supports basic research that increases understanding of biological processes and lays the foundation for advances in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. NIGMS-funded scientists investigate how living systems work at a range of levels, from molecules and cells to tissues, to whole organisms and populations. The Institute also supports research in clinical areas, primarily those that affect multiple organ systems. To assure the vitality and productivity of the research enterprise, the NIGMS provides leadership in training the next generation of scientists, in diversifying the scientific workforce, and in developing research capacities throughout the country. http://www.nigms.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. Phone, 301-496-7301. Heart, Lung, and Blood Diseases The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides leadership for a global program in sleep disorders, blood resources, and diseases of the heart, blood vessels, blood, and lungs. It conducts, fosters, and supports a comprehensive program of basic research, clinical investigations and trials, observational and implementation science studies, as well as demonstration and education projects. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Phone, 301-592-8573. Human Genome Research The National Human Genome Research Institute supports research to uncover the role that the genome plays in human health and disease; studies on the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics research for individuals, families, and communities; and the application of genomics research to medical care. http://www.genome.gov For further information, contact the National Human Genome Research Institute. Phone, 301-402-0911. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] Library of Medicine The National Library of Medicine, the world's largest biomedical library, serves as the Nation's principal medical information source, providing medical library services and extensive online information resources to scientists, practitioners, and the general public. It conducts, fosters, and supports research and training in biomedical informatics and supports development and dissemination of clinical terminology standards. http://www.nlm.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Library of Medicine. Phone, 301496-6308. Mental Health The National Institute of Mental Health works to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses. Through basic and clinical research, it advances the prevention, recovery, and cure of mental conditions that disable many Americans. http://www.nimh.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Institute of Mental Health. Phone, 866-615-6464. Minority Health and Health Disparities The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities leads scientific research to improve minority health and eliminate health disparities. The Institute plans, reviews, coordinates, and evaluates all minority health and health disparities research and activities of the NIH; conducts and supports research on minority health and health disparities; promotes and supports the training of a diverse research workforce; translates and disseminates research information; and fosters innovative collaborations and partnerships. http://www.nimhd.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Phone, 301-402-1366. Neurological Disorders and Stroke The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke works to better understand the brain and spinal cord and to use that knowledge to mitigate the effects of neurological disease. It conducts, promotes, coordinates, and guides research and training on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders and stroke. It also supports basic, translational, and clinical research in related scientific areas. http://www.ninds.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Phone, 301-496-5751. Nursing Research The National Institute of Nursing Research supports clinical and basic research and research training to build the scientific foundation for clinical practice, to prevent disease and disability, to manage and eliminate symptoms caused by illness, to enhance end-of-life and palliative care, and to train the next generation of nurse scientists. http://www.ninr.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Institute of Nursing Research. Phone, 301-496-0207. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives The Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives coordinates trans-NIH programs, planning, and strategic scientific initiatives in the Office of the NIH Director. The Division includes major programmatic offices that coordinate and support research and research infrastructure. The Division also serves as a portfolio analysis resource, coordinates evaluation reporting and agency activities under the Government Performance and Results Act, and supports science education partnership awards. http://dpcpsi.nih.gov For further information, contact the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives. Phone, 301-402-9852. Scientific Review The Center for Scientific Review (CSR) organizes the peer review groups that evaluate the majority of grant applications submitted to the NIH. These groups include experienced and respected researchers from across the country and abroad. Since 1946, CSR has ensured that NIH grant applications receive fair, independent, expert, and timely reviews—free from inappropriate influences— so the NIH can fund the most promising research. CSR also receives all incoming applications and assigns them to the appropriate Centers and Institutes that fund grants. http://public.csr.nih.gov For further information, contact the Center for Scientific Review. Phone, 301435-1111. Translational Sciences The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences focuses on what is common across diseases and the translational process. The Center emphasizes innovation and deliverables, relying on data and new technologies to develop, demonstrate, and disseminate advances in translational science that tangibly improve human health. https://ncats.nih.gov For further information, contact the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. Phone, 301-435-0888. Sources of Information Employment For information on employment opportunities, visit the "Jobs at NIH" Web page. http://www.jobs.nih.gov Events The NIH posts upcoming events on its Web site. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/events Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA gives a right to access documents or records in the possession of the Federal Government to any person. The Government may withhold, however, information pursuant to the statute's nine exemptions and three exclusions. For more information, contact the NIH FOIA Office. Phone, 301496-5633. Fax, 301-402-4541. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] https://www.nih.gov/institutes-nih/nih-office-director/office-communications-publicliaison/freedom-information-act-office | Email: nihfoia@mail.nih.gov Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The NIH posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/frequently-asked-questions History The story of the agency begins in 1887, and a brief retelling of it is available online. https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/who-we-are/history The DeWitt Stetten, Jr., Museum of Medical Research, also known as the NIH Stetten Museum, preserves and interprets the material culture of the NIH's scientific work through physical and virtual exhibits. https://history.nih.gov/museum/index.html News The NIH posts news releases on its Web site. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases The monthly newsletter "NIH News In Health" features practical consumer health news and information that is based on NIH research. https://newsinhealth.nih.gov Social Media The NIH tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/NIH The NIH has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/nih.gov The NIH posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/nihod Spanish Important health information is available in Spanish. https://salud.nih.gov Staff Directory The NIH enterprise directory allows users to search for staff members by email address, name, or phone number. https://ned.nih.gov/search Visitor Information Maps and information on access and security, parking, tours, the campus shuttle, and more are available on the NIH Web site. https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/visitor-information Weight Management https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases' Web site has a trove of weight management information and resources. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management The online body weight planner allows users to make personalized calorie and physical activity plans for reaching a target weight within a specific time period —and for maintaining it afterwards. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/weight-control/bodyweight-planner/Pages/bwp.aspx https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/contact-us For further information, contact the National Institutes of Health, 1 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone, 301-496-4000. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 240-276-2130 http://www.samhsa.gov ADMINISTRATOR Kana Enomoto, Acting Chief of Staff Tom Coderre The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration mitigates the effects of substance abuse and mental illness on communities nationwide. It provides national leadership, serving as a voice for behavioral health; funds State and local service agencies through grants and formulas; collects data and makes available surveillance reports on the effect of behavioral health on Americans; leads efforts to offer public education on mental illness and substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery; regulates and oversees national behavioral health programs; and promotes practice improvement in community-based, primary, and specialty care settings. http://www.samhsa.gov/about-us Sources of Information Blog The Administration's Web site features a blog. https://blog.samhsa.gov Data The Administration maintains five collections of data: Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality reports, client level data, mental health facilities data, population data, and substance abuse facilities data. http://www.samhsa.gov/data Career Opportunities For information on career opportunities, visit the "Jobs and Internships" Web page. http://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/jobs-internships https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] Help / Treatment Resources for help and treatment are available on the Administration's Web site. http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help KSOC–TV KSOC–TV is a web-based technical assistance program featuring behavioral health experts discussing leading issues in children's mental health. http://www.samhsa.gov/children/multimedia Newsroom Press announcements, quarterly newsletters, and media highlights of initiatives and other activities are available in the newsroom. http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom Offices / Centers The agency's offices and centers provide leadership and assistance for quality behavioral health services, as well as support States, territories, tribes, communities, and local organizations through grants and contract awards. Contact information for these offices and centers is available online. http://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/offices-centers Publications Hundreds of publications are available on the Administration's Web site. http://store.samhsa.gov Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.samhsa.gov/sitemap Social Media The Administration uses various forms of social media to connect with the Internet community and engage people. http://www.samhsa.gov/social-media/social-media-accounts Suicide Prevention The Administration funds the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Phone, 800273-8255. http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/?WT_ac=AD20110315NSPL# Treatment Services Locator The behavioral health treatment services locator is a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance abuse, addiction, mental health problems, or a combination of the three. Phone, 800-662-4357. TDD, 800-4874889. https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] Underage Drinking Underage drinking accounts for 11 percent of all the alcohol consumed in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely misused substance among America’s youth. The Administration disseminates information on the dangers of underage drinking and offers prevention tips. http://www.samhsa.gov/underage-drinking-topic http://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/contact-us For further information, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857, Rockville, MD 20857. Phone, 240-276-2130. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Ldrc/ujFJeo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:15 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Department of Homeland Security DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Washington, DC 20528 202-282-8000 http://www.dhs.gov Secretary of Homeland Security John F. Kelly Deputy Secretary Elaine C. Duke Chief of Staff Kirstken Nielsen Executive Secretary Scott Krause General Counsel Joseph B. Maher (Acting) Under Secretary, Management Chip Fulghum (Acting) Under Secretary, National Protection and Programs Directorate David Hess (Acting) Under Secretary, Science and Technology Robert Griffin (Acting) Under Secretary, Intelligence and Analysis Patricia F.S. Cogswell (Acting) Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans (vacancy) Assistant Secretary, Partnership and Engagement Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Commandant, United States Coast Guard Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency Director, United States Secret Service Administrator, Transportation Security Administration Ombudsman, Citizenship and Immigration Services John Barsa (Acting) James McCament, Acting Adm. Paul F. Zukunft Kevin McAleenan (Acting) Thomas D. Homan (Acting) Robert J. Fenton (Acting) Randolph D. Alles Huban A. Gowadia (Acting) Julie Kirchner Officer, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Veronica Venture (Acting) Director, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office L. Wayne Brasure, Acting Director, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Connie L. Patrick Assistant Secretary, Health Affairs / Chief https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=beCHeRZ5Vf8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:59 PM] Medical Officer Larry D. Fluty (Acting) Inspector General John Roth Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs Benjamin Cassidy Director, Operations Coordination Richard Chávez Chief Privacy Officer Jonathan Cantor (Acting) Assistant Secretary, Public Affairs Jonathan R. Hoffmann Chief Financial Officer Stacy Marcott (Acting) The Department of Homeland Security prevents terrorism and enhances security, secures and manages the Nation’s borders, enforces and administers its immigration laws, safeguards and secures cyberspace, and ensures resilience to disasters. Organizational Chart The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established by the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 note). The Department came into existence on January 24, 2003, and is administered under the supervision and direction of the Secretary of Homeland Security. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY The Office of the Secretary oversees activities in collaboration with other Federal, State, local, and private entities to carry out the Department's overall mission. The Office of the Secretary comprises 10 smaller offices that support the Secretary in fulfilling his or her responsibilities. http://www.dhs.gov/office-secretary Secretary The Secretary is responsible for developing and coordinating a comprehensive national strategy to protect the United States against terrorist attacks. The Secretary advises the President on how to: strengthen and manage U.S. borders; safeguard and secure cyberspace; enforce and administer immigration laws, provide for intelligence analysis and infrastructure protection; improve the use of science and technology to counter weapons of mass destruction; and ensure resilience to disasters. http://www.dhs.gov/leadership Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties ensures that Department of Homeland Security secures the Nation while preserving individual liberty, fairness, and equality under the law by: promoting respect for civil rights and civil liberties in policy creation and implementation; advising Department leadership and personnel, and state and local partners; communicating with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by Department activities, informing them about policies and avenues of redress, and bringing appropriate attention within the Department to their experiences and concerns; investigating civil rights and civil liberties complaints filed by the public regarding Department policies or activities, or actions taken by Department personnel; and leading the Department’s equal employment opportunity (EEO) programs and promoting workforce diversity and merit system principles. http://www.dhs.gov/office-civil-rights-and-civil-liberties Office of General Counsel The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for ensuring that departmental activities comply with applicable legal requirements. OGC provides legal advice on areas such as national security, immigration, litigation, international law, maritime https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=beCHeRZ5Vf8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:59 PM] safety and security, transportation security, border security law, cybersecurity, fiscal and appropriations law, environmental law, and many others. It also ensures that the Department’s efforts to secure the Nation are consistent with the civil rights and civil liberties of its citizens and follow the rule of law. OGC also provides legal services in several areas where the law intersects with the achievement of mission goals, such as the coordination of the Department’s rulemaking activities, managing interdepartmental clearance of proposed legislation, and providing legal training for law enforcement officers. http://www.dhs.gov/office-general-counsel Office of Inspector General The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts and supervises audits, investigations, and inspections relating to the Department's programs and operations. The OIG examines, evaluates, and where necessary, critiques these operations and activities, recommending ways for DHS to carry out its responsibilities in the most economical, efficient, and effective manner possible. The OIG also reviews recommendations regarding existing and proposed legislation and regulations relating to the Department’s programs and operations. https://www.oig.dhs.gov Office of Legislative Affairs The Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) serves as the Department’s primary liaison to Congress. It advocates for the policy interests of the administration and the Secretary. OLA also ensures that all DHS components are actively engaged with Congress in their specific areas of responsibility. The Office articulates views on behalf of DHS components and their legislative initiatives. It responds to requests and inquiries from congressional committees, individual Members of Congress, and their staffs. OLA also participates in the Senate confirmation process for each DHS Presidential nominee. http://www.dhs.gov/about-office-legislative-affairs Office of Partnership and Engagement The Office of Partnership and Engagement includes the following offices and programs: the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement, Private Sector Office, Office of Academic Engagement, Committee Management Office, Homeland Security Advisory Council, Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council, Blue Campaign,, and the "If You See Something, Say Something" public awareness campaign. The Office comprises stakeholder engagement offices that communicate with State, local, tribal, and territorial governments, and with law enforcement, the private sector, academia and Federal advisory committees. These offices also coordinate DHS programs and policies with these same stakeholders. The Office also serves as the liaison between these stakeholders and the Office of the Secretary. It promotes an integrated national approach to homeland security by coordinating and advancing Federal interaction with external stakeholders, and it is responsible for continuing the homeland security dialogue with those partners and with the national associations that represent them. http://www.dhs.gov/partnership-engagement Office of Public Affairs The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) manages all of the Department’s external (media) and internal (employee) communications. OPA also oversees and coordinates all public affairs activities for the Department’s components and offices. OPA is the primary point of contact for news media, policies, procedures, statistics and services. OPA also assists the Secretary on all public affairs, as well as incident, strategic and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=beCHeRZ5Vf8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:59 PM] internal communications matters. http://www.dhs.gov/office-public-affairs Office of the Chief Financial Officer The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is responsible for the fiscal management, integrity, and accountability of DHS. The OCFO provides guidance and oversight of the Department’s budget, financial management, financial operations for all Departmental management and operations, the DHS Working Capital Fund, grants and assistance awards, and resource management systems to obtain, allocate, and expend funds for DHS's mission in accordance with the Department’s priorities and relevant law and policies. http://www.dhs.gov/office-chief-financial-officer Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CISOMB) helps individuals and employers resolve problems with the delivery of immigration services and benefits issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The CISOMB identifies trends and proposes changes to mitigate problems and improve the delivery of immigration services. It is a confidential, independent, and neutral office where stakeholders can submit requests for assistance and provide feedback. The CISOMB delivers an annual report directly to Congress each year. http://www.dhs.gov/topic/cis-ombudsman Office of the Executive Secretary The Office of the Executive Secretary (ESEC) provides analytical and administrative support to the Office of the Secretary and the Office of the Deputy Secretary. ESEC manages the Secretary’s internal and external correspondence, prepares classified and unclassified briefing materials, and oversees development of departmental testimony, questions for the record, and congressional reports. ESEC also facilitates departmental communications with Federal departments and agencies, the National Security Council, and other White House executive offices. http://www.dhs.gov/office-executive-secretary Office of the Military Advisor The Senior Military Advisor provides counsel to the Secretary and DHS Components relating to the facilitation, coordination, and execution of policy, procedures, and preparedness activities and operations between DHS and the Department of Defense. http://www.dhs.gov/about-office-military-advisor Privacy Office The Privacy Office protects the collection, use, and disclosure of personally identifiable information and departmental information. It ensures that appropriate access to information is consistent with the vision, strategic mission, and core values of DHS. The Office also implements the policies of the Department to defend and protect the individual rights, liberties, and information interests of our citizens. The Office has oversight of all privacy and disclosure policy matters, including compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Freedom of Information Act, and the completion of privacy impact statements on all new programs and systems, as required by the EGovernment Act of 2002 and Section 222 of the Homeland Security Act. http://www.dhs.gov/privacy-office OPERATIONAL AND SUPPORT COMPONENTS http://www.dhs.gov/components-directorates-and-offices https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=beCHeRZ5Vf8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:59 PM] Directorate for Management The Directorate for Management is responsible for accounting and finance, appropriations, budget, expenditure of funds, and procurement; equipment, facilities, property, and other material resources; human resources, personnel, and their security; identification and tracking of performance measurements relating to the responsibilities of the Department, and information technology and communication systems. The Directorate for Management ensures that the Department's employees have welldefined responsibilities and that managers and their employees have effective means of communicating with one another, with other governmental and nongovernmental bodies, and with the public they serve. http://www.dhs.gov/directorate-management Directorate for Science and Technology The Science and Technology Directorate is the primary research and development arm of the Department. The Directorate provides Federal, State, and local officials with the technology and capabilities to protect the homeland. Its strategic objectives are to develop and deploy systems to prevent, detect, and mitigate the consequences of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive attacks; develop equipment, protocols, and training procedures for response to and recovery from those attacks; enhance the Department's and other Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies' technical capabilities to fulfill their homeland security-related functions; and develop technical standards and establish certified laboratories to evaluate homeland security and emergency responder technologies for SAFETY Act certification. http://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/our-work Domestic Nuclear Detection Office The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office focuses solely on preventing nuclear terrorism, by continuously improving the nation's ability to deter, detect, respond to, and attribute attacks, in coordination with domestic and international partners. DNDO coordinates development of the global nuclear detection architecture with partners from local, state, federal, and international governments, and the private sector. The Office is responsible for developing, acquiring, and supporting the deployment of mechanisms to detect and report attempts to import, possess, store, transport, develop, or use unauthorized nuclear and other radioactive material in the United States. It also improves that domestic system over time. DNDO further serves as steward of an enduring national technical nuclear forensics capability and leads efforts to improve national nuclear forensics expertise. Working with the international community, the Office promotes the development of nuclear detection architectures and nuclear forensics guidance. http://www.dhs.gov/domestic-nuclear-detection-office Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) leads and supports the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation to reduce the loss of life and property, and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. FEMA coordinates programs to improve the effectiveness of emergency response providers at all levels of the government, initiates proactive mitigation activities, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and U.S. Fire Administration. FEMA also leads government continuity planning, guidance, and operations for the Federal Executive Branch to minimize the disruption of essential operations and guarantee an enduring Constitutional https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=beCHeRZ5Vf8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:59 PM] government. http://www.fema.gov Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) provides career-long training to law enforcement professionals to help them fulfill their responsibilities safely and proficiently. Under a collaborative training model, FLETC’s federal partner organizations deliver training unique to their missions, while FLETC provides training in areas common to all law enforcement officers, such as firearms, driving, tactics, investigations, and legal training. To train all those who protect the homeland, its audience also includes state, local, and tribal departments throughout the U.S., as well as international training and capacity-building activities. https://www.fletc.gov National Protection and Programs Directorate The National Protection and Programs Directorate executes the DHS operational mission of securing the Nation's infrastructure and enhancing its resilience against cyber and physical threats. Secure and resilient infrastructure advances public health and safety, promotes economic vitality, and safeguards national security. The National Protection and Programs Directorate collaborates with Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial, as well as international and private-sector entities, to maintain situational awareness of both physical and cyber events, to share information about risks that may disrupt critical infrastructure, and to build capabilities to reduce those risks. http://www.dhs.gov/national-protection-and-programs-directorate Office of Health Affairs The Office of Health Affairs (OHA) serves as the principal adviser to the Secretary on medical and public health issues. OHA leads the Department’s workforce health protection and medical support activities. The Office also manages and coordinates the Department’s biological and chemical defense programs and provides medical and scientific expertise to support DHS preparedness and response efforts. http://www.dhs.gov/office-health-affairs Office of Intelligence and Analysis The Office of Intelligence and Analysis, as a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community, is the nexus between the Nation’s intelligence apparatus and DHS components and other State, local, and private sector partners. The Office ensures that information is gathered from all relevant DHS field operations and other State, local, and private sector partners and that this information is shared with appropriate stakeholders to produce accurate, timely, and actionable analytical intelligence products and services. https://www.dhs.gov/office-intelligence-and-analysis Office of Operations Coordination The Office of Operations Coordination provides decision support and enables the Secretary's execution of responsibilities across the homeland security enterprise by promoting situational awareness and information sharing, integrating and synchronizing strategic operations, and administering the DHS continuity program. At the strategic level, the Office provides a joint operations coordination capability to support DHS operational decision making, departmental leadership, and participation in interagency operations throughout the homeland security enterprise and across all mission areas. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=beCHeRZ5Vf8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:59 PM] http://www.dhs.gov/office-operations-coordination Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans The Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans develops and coordinates department-wide policies, strategies, and plans to ensure consistency. The Office leads and coordinates both DHS interagency and foreign engagement. http://www.dhs.gov/office-policy Transportation Security Administration The Transportation Security Administration protects the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. https://www.tsa.gov United States Citizenship and Immigration Services The Unites States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) administers our Nation's legal immigration system. Operating primarily by fee funding, it ensures that information and decisions on citizenship and immigration benefits are provided to applications and petitioners in a timely, accurate, consistent, courteous, and professional manner consistent with national security. USCIS is also enhances the integrity of our country’s legal immigration system by deterring, detecting, and pursuing immigration-related fraud, combating the unauthorized practice of immigration law, and helping to combat unauthorized employment in the workplace. http://www.uscis.gov United States Coast Guard The U.S. Coast Guard protects those on the sea, protects the Nation from seaborne threats, and ensures the safety, security, and stewardship of the Nation's ports, waterways, coasts, and far-reaching maritime regions of economic and national security interest. The Coast Guard manages six major operational mission programs: Maritime Law Enforcement, Maritime Response, Maritime Prevention, Maritime Transportation System Management, Maritime Security Operations, and Defense Operations. http://www.uscg.mil U.S. Customs and Border Protection The U.S. Customs and Border Protection secures America's borders to protect the public from terrorists and terrorist weapons, while enabling legitimate trade and travel to enhance the Nation’s global economic competitiveness. http://www.cbp.gov U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the principal investigative arm of DHS. ICE’s primary mission is to promote homeland security and public safety through the criminal and civil enforcement of Federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration. https://www.ice.gov United States Secret Service The U.S. Secret Service carries out a dual mission of protection and investigation. It protects the President, Vice President, and their families; major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates; visiting heads of state and government; and National Special Security Events, as well as the White House and other designated buildings within the Washington, DC, area. The Secret Service also safeguards the Nation's financial infrastructure and payments systems to preserve the integrity of the economy. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=beCHeRZ5Vf8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:59 PM] http://www.secretservice.gov Sources of Information Blog The DHS maintains a blog on its Web site. https://www.dhs.gov/news-releases/blog?field_news_type_tid=588 Data The DHS and its components provide Internet access to statistical reports and datasets: Coast Guard maritime information, Customs and Border Protection intellectual property rights recordations, Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster declarations, immigration data, and more. https://www.dhs.gov/topic/data Employment To search DHS job postings and to learn how to apply, visit the "Careers" Web page. https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) Flooding can occur anywhere in the United States; however, certain areas are prone to serious flooding. To help communities understand their risk, flood maps or FIRMs have been created to show the locations of high-risk, moderate-to-low risk, and undetermined-risk areas. Banks, citizens, insurance agents, and all levels of government rely on FIRMs to determine whether flood insurance is required. https://msc.fema.gov/portal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA provides for the full disclosure of agency records and information to the public as long as those records and information are not exempted under clearly delineated statutory language. Instructions for submitting a FOIA request, filing a Privacy Act request, and information on other FOIA-related matters are available on the DHS Web site. https://www.dhs.gov/how-submit-foia-request The DHS maintains a FOIA library on its Web site. Information seekers should use the library's online resources to determine if the desired document or record is immediately available and, therefore, does not require a FOIA request to access it. https://www.dhs.gov/foia-library Green Card A person may obtain authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis in several ways: A family member or employer in the United States may sponsor the Green Card applicant; refugee or asylee status and other humanitarian programs offer additional pathways; and, in some cases, a person may be eligible to file on his or her own initiative for permanent residency. https://www.dhs.gov/how-do-i/get-green-card How Do I? The DHS Web site features a comprehensive section that organizes answers to "how do I" questions according to audience: DHS employees, businessmen and women, https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=beCHeRZ5Vf8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:59 PM] travelers, and the general public. Entrepreneurs can learn how to apply for grants, find forms for exporting and importing, and verify employment eligibility; travelers can learn how to check wait times at airports and border crossings; and members of the public can learn how to adopt a child internationally, become a citizen, check the status of an immigration case, prepare for a disaster, and report cyber incidents and suspicious activity. https://www.dhs.gov/how-do-i Keywords The DHS Web site features a long list of keywords that are linked to pages containing information on the DHS, its components, and its mission. https://www.dhs.gov/keywords Multilingual Resources The Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties identifies documents containing information that is particularly important to diverse communities of limited English proficiency. These documents are often translated into Arabic, Chinese, French, Haitian-Creole, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. https://www.dhs.gov/dhs-multilingual-resources Naturalization In the Immigration and Nationality Act, Congress established the requirements that a foreign citizen or national must fulfill to receive U.S. citizenship. The process of being granted citizenship is known as naturalization. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' Web site offers resources for those seeking citizenship through naturalization. These resources include citizenship and naturalization guidance; a guide to help permanent residents apply for citizenship; the application for naturalization (Form N–400) in Portable Document Format (PDF) and instructions for completing it; educational materials to prepare for the civics, history, and English sections of the naturalization test; and links that lead to Web pages with additional relevant information. https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization News The DHS posts audio items, congressional testimony, factsheets, photos and videos, press releases, and speeches on its Web site. It also posts news items on national security in Spanish. https://www.dhs.gov/news Open Government The DHS supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.dhs.gov/open-government Operational Components The DHS comprises nine operational components: the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Secret Service, Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The DHS Web site offers easy https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=beCHeRZ5Vf8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:59 PM] access to all of their home pages. https://www.dhs.gov/dhs-component-websites Publications The DHS publications library contains brochures, guidance and policy papers, guidelines, program regulations, reports, strategies, and more. https://www.dhs.gov/publications Report Cyber Incidents To protect the Nation’s cybersecurity, the DHS has organizations dedicated to collecting information and reporting on cyber incidents, phishing, malware, and other vulnerabilities. https://www.dhs.gov/how-do-i/report-cyber-incidents Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.dhs.gov/sitemap The DHS Web site features an A–Z index to help visitors navigate its content. https://www.dhs.gov/dhsgov-z-index Social Media The DHS maintains accounts on Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, and Twitter. An online subscription form also is available to sign up for email updates. https://www.dhs.gov/social-media-directory Terrorist Threats The National Terrorism Advisory System provides detailed, timely information on terrorist threats to the American public. https://www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory-system Transportation Security The "Transportation Security" Web page provides information on transportation and travel: aviation security, cargo screening, domestic travel, electronic passports, visas, and more. https://www.dhs.gov/topic/transportation-security Travel Alerts The DHS Web site offers convenient access to alerts and wait times: airport security checkpoint wait times from the Transportation Security Administration, airport wait times from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, international travel warnings from the Department of State, and health alerts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.dhs.gov/travel-alerts http://www.dhs.gov/office-public-affairs For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. Phone, 202-282-8010. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=beCHeRZ5Vf8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:46:59 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Department of Housing and Urban Development SEARCH DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410 202-708-1422 http://www.hud.gov SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Deputy Secretary Assistant Secretary, Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations Assistant Secretary, Field Policy and Management Assistant Secretary, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Assistant Secretary, Policy Development and Research Assistant Secretary, Public Affairs Chief Administrative Officer / Executive Secretary Benjamin S. Carson, Sr. Janet Golrick, Acting (vacancy) (vacancy) (vacancy) (vacancy) (vacancy) Helen Goff Foster Chief Human Capital Officer Towanda Brooks Chief Information Officer (vacancy) Chief of Staff Sheila Greenwood Chief Procurement Officer Keith W. Surber Deputy Chief Financial Officer Courtney B. Timberlake Director, Office of Departmental Equal Employment Opportunity Director, Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Director, Office of Strategic Planning and Management John P. Benison Michelle Miller, Acting Henry Hensley https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=mLhdWmsVMu8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:02 PM] General Counsel Linda Cruciani, Acting Inspector General David A. Montoya President, Government National Mortgage Association–Ginnie Mae Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Community Planning and Development Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Housing Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Public and Indian Housing (vacancy) (vacancy) (vacancy) (vacancy) The above list of key personnel was updated 03–2017. The Department of Housing and Urban Development oversees housing needs nationwide, ensures fair housing opportunities, and creates strong, sustainable, and inclusive communities. Organizational Chart The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was established in 1965 by the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3532–3537). It was created to administer the principal programs that provide assistance for housing and the development of communities; to promote finding solutions to housing and community development problems through States and localities; and to maximize contributions of the homebuilding and mortgage lending industries to housing, community development, and the national economy. HUD administers many programs; however, it has six core functions: insuring mortgages for single-family and multifamily dwellings and extending loans for home improvement and for the purchasing of mobile homes; channeling funds from investors to the mortgage industry through the Government National Mortgage Association–Ginnie Mae; making direct loans for construction or rehabilitation of housing projects that benefit the elderly and handicapped; providing Federal housing subsidies for low- and moderate-income families; giving community development grants to States and communities; and promoting and enforcing fair housing and equal housing opportunity. Secretary The Secretary formulates policy recommendations affecting housing and community development; encourages the participation of private enterprise in housing and community development; promotes the growth of cities and States and the efficient and effective use of housing and community and economic development resources by stimulating private sector initiatives, public-private sector partnerships, and public entrepreneurship; ensures equal access to housing and affirmatively prevents housing discrimination; and oversees the Federal National Mortgage Association– Fannie Mae. To learn more about the powers of the Secretary, visit HUD's Web site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/about/hud_secretary/powersec Program Areas https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=mLhdWmsVMu8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:02 PM] Community Planning and Development The Office of Community and Planning Development administers grant programs to help communities plan and finance growth and development, to increase their governing capacity, and to shelter and provide services for the homeless. The Office is responsible for implementing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs for entitlement communities; the State- and HUD-administered Small Cities Program; community development loan guarantees; special purpose grants for insular areas and historically black colleges and universities; Appalachian Regional Commission grants; the Home Investment in Affordable Housing Program, which provides Federal assistance for housing rehabilitation, tenant-based assistance, firsttime homebuyers, and new construction when a jurisdiction is determined to need new rental housing; the Department's programs to address homelessness; the John Heinz Neighborhood Development Program; community outreach partnerships; the joint community development plan that assists institutions of higher education working in concert with State and local governments to undertake activities under the CDBG program; community adjustment and economic diversification planning grants; empowerment zones and enterprise communities; efforts to improve the environment; and community planning and development efforts of other departments and agencies, public and private organizations, private industry, financial markets, and international organizations. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/comm_planning For further information, contact the Office of Community Planning and Development. Phone, 202-708-2690. Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity administers fair housing laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in public and private housing; equal opportunity laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in HUD-assisted housing and community development programs; the fair housing assistance grants program to provide financial and technical assistance to State and local government agencies to implement local fair housing laws and ordinances; and the Community Housing Resources Boards program to provide grants for fair housing activities, including outreach and education, identification of institutional barriers to fair housing, and telephone hotlines for complaints. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp For further information, contact the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. Phone, 202-708-4252. Government National Mortgage Association–Ginnie Mae This Government corporation supports expanded affordable housing by providing an efficient, Government-guaranteed secondary market vehicle to link the capital markets with Federal housing markets. Ginnie Mae guarantees mortgage-backed securities composed of FHA-insured or VA-guaranteed mortgage loans that private lenders issued and Ginnie Mae guaranteed with the full faith and credit of the United States. These programs allow Ginnie Mae to increase the overall supply of credit available for housing by providing a vehicle for channeling funds from the securities market into the mortgage market. http://www.ginniemae.gov/pages/default.aspx For further information, contact the Government National Mortgage Association. Phone, 202-708-0926. Housing The Office of Housing oversees aid for construction and financing of new and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=mLhdWmsVMu8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:02 PM] rehabilitated housing and for preservation of existing housing. The Office underwrites single-family, multifamily, property improvement, and manufactured home loans; administers special purpose programs designed for the elderly, handicapped, and chronically mentally ill; administers housing assistance programs for low-income families having difficulties affording standard housing; administers grants to fund resident ownership of multifamily house properties; and protects consumers against fraudulent land development and promotional practices. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/housing For further information, contact the Office of Housing. Phone, 202-708-3600. Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes The Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes is responsible for lead hazard control policy development, abatement, training, regulations, and research. Activities of the Office include increasing public and building-industry awareness of the dangers of lead-based paint poisoning and the options for detection, risk reduction, and abatement; encouraging the development of safer, more effective, and less costly methods for detection, risk reduction, and abatement; and encouraging State and local governments to develop lead-based paint programs covering contractor certification, hazard reduction, financing, enforcement, and primary prevention, including public education. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/healthy_homes For further information, contact the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. Phone, 202-755-1785. Public and Indian Housing The Office of Public and Indian Housing administers public and Indian housing programs; assists technically and financially with planning, developing, and managing low-income projects; subsidizes the operations of public housing agencies (PHAs) and Indian housing authorities (IHAs) and provides procedures for reviewing the management of public housing agencies; administers the comprehensive improvement assistance and comprehensive grant programs for modernizing lowincome housing projects; administers programs for resident participation, resident management, home ownership, economic development and supportive services, and drug-free neighborhood programs; protects low-income tenants from lead-based paint poisoning by requiring PHAs and IHAs to comply with HUD regulations for the testing and removal of lead-based paint; implements and monitors program requirements related to program eligibility and admission of families to public and assisted housing, as well as tenant income and rent requirements for continued occupancy; administers the HOPE VI and vacancy reduction programs; administers voucher and certificate programs and the Moderate Rehabilitation Program; coordinates all departmental housing and community development programs for Indian and Alaskan Natives; and awards grants to PHAs and IHAs for the construction, acquisition, and operation of public and Indian housing projects. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih For further information, contact the Office of Public and Indian Housing. Phone, 202708-0950. Sources of Information A–Z Index An alphabetical index is available on the HUD Web site to help visitors search for specific topics or browse content that aligns with their interests. https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/siteindex/quicklinks https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=mLhdWmsVMu8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:02 PM] Business Opportunities To learn about contracting opportunities, programs, and resources, use the link below. The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer can provide additional information. Phone, 202-708-1290. TDD, 202-708-1455. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/cpo Career Opportunities Information on career opportunities—including opportunities for veterans, students, and people with disabilities—is available online. Information is also available from the Personnel Division at the nearest regional office and from the Office of Human Resources in Washington, DC. Phone, 202-708-0408. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/administration/careers Data / Research The Office of Policy Development and Research posts datasets, publications, research, and information on initiatives on its "HUD User" Web site. http://www.huduser.org/portal/home.html Directory Locator To locate a HUD employee or to send a HUD employee an email, visit the "Search for HUD Employees" Web page. An automated phone locator service is also available. Phone, 202-708-1112. TDD, 202-708-1455. http://peoplesearch.hud.gov/po/i/netlocator Field Offices Visit HUD's online local office directory to find contact information for its field offices. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/field_policy_mgt/localoffices Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Many HUD documents are available online. Before submitting a written request, see the "Frequently Requested Materials" and "E–FOIA Reading Room" links on HUD's FOIA Web page. Send written requests to the Director, Executive Secretariat, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Room 10139, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410. For information on inspecting documents or records, contact the Freedom of Information Officer. Phone, 202-708-3054. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/administration/foia Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Answers to FAQs are posted online. https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/faqs Good Stories To learn about the positive things that HUD funding helps support, see the Department's online collection of good stories and feature stories. https://archives.hud.gov/library/goodstories/index.cfm History In the aftermath of assassination that outraged communities of color and sparked protest and violence in American cities, President Lyndon B. Johnson approved Title https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=mLhdWmsVMu8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:02 PM] VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, commonly referred to as the Fair Housing Act. Signing "into law the promises of a century" was his description of that moment. The promises of this legislation included outlawing most housing discrimination and giving enforcement responsibility to HUD. To learn more about HUD's history of overseeing and coordinating Federal housing programs and enforcing fair housing practices, visit the "HUD History" Web page. https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/about/hud_history Hotline The Office of the Inspector General maintains the Hotline to report fraud, mismanagement, and waste. Phone, 202-708-4200 or 800-347-3735. TDD, 202-7082451. http://www.hudoig.gov/hotline | Email: hotline@hudoig.gov Library The library is located at HUD headquarters in Washington, DC. Visitors must schedule an appointment to use the library. It is open weekdays, except Federal holidays, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone, 202-402-2680. Property Disposition For single-family properties, contact the Chief Property Officer at the nearest HUD regional office or the Property Disposition Division. Phone, 202-708-0614. For multifamily properties, contact the Regional Housing Director at the nearest HUD regional office or the Property Disposition Division. Phone, 202-708-0614. http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/homes_for_sale Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/siteindex Social Media HUD's social media directory provides links to all of its official blogs and social media platforms on Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_affairs/socialmedia http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/contact For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410. Phone, 202708-0980. 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Department of Justice Bureaus Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Bureau of Prisons Drug Enforcement Administration Federal Bureau of Investigation International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)–Washington Office of Justice Programs United States Marshals Service Offices / Boards Executive Office for Immigration Review Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Office on Violence Against Women United States Parole Commission SEARCH EDITORIAL NOTE The Department of Justice did not meet the publication deadline for submitting updated information of its activities, functions, and sources of information as required by the automatic disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1)(A)) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530 202-514-2000 http://www.justice.gov ATTORNEY GENERAL Jeff Sessions Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein Associate Attorney General Rachel L. Brand Counsel, Office of Professional Responsibility Robin C. Ashton Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz Pardon Attorney Lawrence Kupers, Acting Solicitor General Jeff Wall, Acting ASSISTANT ATTORNEYS GENERAL Criminal Division Leslie Ragon Caldwell Environment and Natural Resources Division John C. Cruden Justice Management Division / Chief Financial Officer Lee J. Lofthus National Security Division John P. Carlin Office of Legislative Affairs Peter J. Kadzik Tax Division Caroline D. Ciraolo, Acting DIRECTORS Community Relations Service Executive Office for Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force Paul Monteiro, Acting Bruce G. Ohr Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys Monty Wilkinson Executive Office for U.S. Trustees Clifford J. White III Office for Access to Justice Lisa Foster https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] Office of Information Policy Melanie Ann Pustay Office of Public Affairs Sarah Isgur Flores Office of Tribal Justice and Safety Tracy Toulou Professional Responsibility Advisory Office Stacy Ludwig PRINCIPAL DEPUTY ASSISTANT ATTORNEYS GENERAL Antitrust Division Andrew C. Finch, Acting Civil Division Chad A. Readler, Acting Civil Rights Division John M. Gore, Acting Office of Legal Counsel Curtis E. Gannon, Acting Office of Legal Policy Ryan Newman, Acting [For the Department of Justice statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 28, Chapter I, Part 0] The Department of Justice serves as counsel for U.S citizens and represents them by enforcing the law in the public interest. It deters criminality and subversion, ensures healthy business competition, safeguards consumers, and enforces drug, immigration, and naturalization laws. Organizational Chart The Department of Justice was established by act of June 22, 1870 (28 U.S.C. 501, 503, 509 note), with the Attorney General as its head. The affairs and activities of the Department of Justice are generally directed by the Attorney General. Attorney General The Attorney General represents the United States in legal matters generally and gives advice and opinions to the President and to the heads of the executive departments of the Government when so requested. The Attorney General appears in person to represent the Government before the U.S. Supreme Court in cases of exceptional gravity or importance. Community Relations Service The Service offers assistance to communities in resolving disputes relating to race, color, or national origin and facilitates the development of viable agreements as alternatives to coercion, violence, or litigation. It also assists and supports communities in developing local mechanisms as proactive measures to prevent or reduce ethnic and racial tensions. A list of Community Relations Service regional offices—including contact information —is available online. http://www.justice.gov/crs/about-crs/regional-and-field-offices http://www.justice.gov/crs/contact-office For further information, contact any regional office or the Director, Community Relations Service, Department of Justice, Suite 2000, 600 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-305-2935. Pardon Attorney The Office of the Pardon Attorney assists the President in the exercise of his pardon power under the Constitution. Generally, all requests for pardon or other forms of executive clemency, including commutation of sentences, are directed to the Pardon Attorney for investigation and review. The Pardon Attorney prepares the Department's recommendation to the President for final disposition of each application. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] http://www.justice.gov/pardon For further information, contact the Office of the Pardon Attorney, Department of Justice, Suite 5E–508, 145 N Street NE., Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-616-6070. Solicitor General The Office of the Solicitor General represents the U.S. Government in cases before the Supreme Court. It decides what cases the Government should ask the Supreme Court to review and what position the Government should take in cases before the Court. It also supervises the preparation of the Government's Supreme Court briefs and other legal documents and the conduct of the oral arguments in the Court. The Solicitor General also decides whether the United States should appeal in cases that it loses before the lower courts. http://www.justice.gov/osg For further information, contact the Executive Officer, Office of the Solicitor General, Room 5142, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., RFK Justice Building (Main), Washington, DC 20530-0001. U.S. Attorneys The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys was created on April 6, 1953, to provide liaison between the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, and the U.S. attorneys. It gives general executive assistance to the 94 offices of the U.S. attorneys and coordinates the relationship between the U.S. attorneys and the organization components of the Department of Justice and other Federal agencies. http://www.justice.gov/usao/eousa For further information, contact the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice, Room 2261, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-514-1020. U.S. Trustee Program The Program was established by the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 (11 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) as a pilot effort in 10 regions comprising 18 Federal judicial districts to promote the efficiency and protect the integrity of the bankruptcy system by identifying and helping to investigate bankruptcy fraud and abuse. It now operates nationwide except in Alabama and North Carolina. The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (11 U.S.C. 101 note) significantly expanded the Program's responsibilities and provided additional tools to fight bankruptcy fraud and abuse. The Executive Office for U.S. Trustees provides day-to-day policy and legal direction, coordination, and control. http://www.justice.gov/ust For further information, contact the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees, Department of Justice, Suite 6150, 441 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-307-1391. Divisions Antitrust Division The Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Antitrust Division is responsible for promoting and maintaining competitive markets by enforcing the Federal antitrust laws. This involves investigating possible antitrust violations, conducting grand jury proceedings, reviewing proposed mergers and acquisitions, preparing and trying antitrust cases, prosecuting appeals, and negotiating and enforcing final judgments. The Division prosecutes serious and willful violations of antitrust laws by filing criminal suits that can lead to large fines and jail sentences. Where criminal prosecution is not appropriate, the Division seeks a court order forbidding future violations of the law and requiring steps by the defendant to remedy the anticompetitive effects of past https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] violations. The Division also is responsible for acting as an advocate of competition within the Federal Government as well as internationally. This involves formal appearances in Federal administrative agency proceedings, development of legislative initiatives to promote deregulation and eliminate unjustifiable exemptions from the antitrust laws, and participation on executive branch policy task forces and in multilateral international organizations. The Division provides formal advice to other agencies on the competitive implications of proposed transactions requiring Federal approval, such as mergers of financial institutions. http://www.justice.gov/atr For further information, contact the Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-514-2401. Civil Division The Civil Division represents the United States, its departments and agencies, Members of Congress, Cabinet officers, and other Federal employees. Its litigation reflects the diversity of Government activities involving, for example, the defense of challenges to Presidential actions; national security issues; benefit programs; energy policies; commercial issues such as contract disputes, banking, insurance, fraud, and debt collection; all manner of accident and liability claims; and violations of the immigration and consumer protection laws. The Division confronts significant policy issues, which often rise to constitutional dimensions, in defending and enforcing various Federal programs and actions. Each year, Division attorneys handle thousands of cases that collectively involve billions of dollars in claims and recoveries. The Division litigates cases in the following areas: Commercial litigation, litigation associated with the Government's diverse financial involvements including all monetary suits involving contracts, express or implied; actions to foreclose on Government mortgages and liens; bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings; suits against guarantors and sureties; actions involving fraud against the Government, including false or fraudulent claims for Federal insurance, loans, subsidies, and other benefits such as Medicare, false or fraudulent claims for payment under Federal contracts, whistleblower suits, and Government corruption; patent, copyright, and trademark cases and suits arising out of construction, procurement, service contracts, and claims associated with contract terminations; claims for just compensation under the Fifth Amendment; claims for salary or retirement by civilian and military personnel; cases assigned by congressional reference or special legislation; and litigation involving interests of the United States in any foreign court, whether civil or criminal in nature. Consumer litigation, including civil and criminal litigation and related matters arising under various consumer protection and public health statutes. Federal programs, including constitutional challenges to statutes, suits to overturn Government policies and programs, challenges to the legality of Government decisions, allegations that the President has violated the Constitution or Federal law, suits to enforce regulatory statutes and to remedy or prevent statutory or regulatory violations. The areas of litigation include: Suits against the heads of Federal departments and agencies and other Government officials to enjoin official actions, as well as suits for judicial review of administrative decisions, orders, and regulations; suits involving national security, including suits to https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] protect sensitive intelligence sources and materials; suits to prevent interference with Government operations; litigation concerning the constitutionality of Federal laws; and suits raising employment discrimination claims and Government personnel issues. Immigration litigation, involving civil litigation under the Immigration and Nationality Act and related laws; district court litigation, habeas corpus review and general advice; petitions for removal order review and immigration-related appellate matters; cases pertaining to the issuance of visas and passports; and litigation arising under the legalization and employer sanction provisions of the immigration laws. Torts, including the broad range of tort litigation arising from the operation of the Federal Government, constitutional tort claims against Federal Government officials throughout the Government, aviation disasters, environmental and occupational disease, and radiation and toxic substance exposure. It defends petitions filed pursuant to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and is responsible for administering the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program. It also handles maritime litigation and suits that seek personal monetary judgments against individual officers or employees. Appellate, having primary responsibility for the litigation of Civil Division cases in the courts of appeal, and on occasion, State appeal courts. The Appellate Staff prepares Government briefs and presents oral arguments for these cases. Additionally, the Appellate Staff works with the Solicitor General's office to prepare documents filed for these cases in the Supreme Court, including briefs on the merits, petitions for certiorari, and jurisdictional statements. The Appellate Staff also works with the Solicitor General's office to obtain authorization for appellate review. http://www.justice.gov/civil For further information, contact the Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, Department of Justice, Tenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-514-3301. Civil Rights Division The Civil Rights Division, headed by an Assistant Attorney General, was established in 1957 to secure effective Federal enforcement of civil rights. The Division is the primary institution within the Federal Government responsible for enforcing Federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, religion, citizenship, and national origin. The Division has responsibilities in the following areas: Coordination and review of various civil rights statutes that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, and religion in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance by Federal agencies. Criminal cases involving conspiracies to interfere with federally protected rights; deprivation of rights under color of law; the use of force or threat of force to injure or intimidate someone in their enjoyment of specific rights (such as voting, housing, employment, education, public facilities, and accommodations); interference with the free exercise of religious beliefs or damage to religious property; the holding of a worker in a condition of slavery or involuntary servitude; and interference with persons seeking to obtain or provide reproductive services. Disability rights cases, achieving equal opportunity for people with disabilities in the United States by implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA mandates are carried out through enforcement, certification, regulatory, coordination, and technical assistance activities, combined with an innovative mediation program and a technical assistance grant program. The Division also carries out responsibilities under sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Help https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] America Vote Act of 2002, the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act, and Executive Order 12250. Educational opportunities litigation, involving title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974, and title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In addition, the Division is responsible for enforcing other statutes such as title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act upon referral from other governmental agencies. Employment litigation enforcing against State and local government employers the provisions of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and other Federal laws prohibiting employment practices that discriminate on grounds of race, sex, religion, and national origin. The Division also enforces against State and local government and private employers the provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, which prohibits employers from discriminating or retaliating against an employee or applicant for employment because of such person's past, current, or future military obligation. Housing and Civil Enforcement statutes enforcing the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing; the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which prohibits discrimination in credit; title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination in certain places of public accommodation, such as hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and theaters; title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination in public facilities; and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, which prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing land use regulations that discriminate against religious assemblies and institutions or which unjustifiably burden religious exercise. Immigration-related unfair employment practices enforcing the antidiscrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which protect U.S. citizens and legal immigrants from employment discrimination based upon citizenship or immigration status and national origin, unfair documentary practices relating to the employment eligibility verification process, and retaliation. Special litigation protecting the constitutional and statutory rights of persons confined in certain institutions owned or operated by State or local governments, including facilities for individuals with mental and developmental disabilities, nursing homes, prisons, jails, and juvenile detention facilities where a pattern or practice of violations exist; civil enforcement of statutes prohibiting a pattern or practice of conduct by law enforcement agencies that violates Federal law; and protection against a threat of force and physical obstruction that injures, intimidates, or interferes with a person seeking to obtain or provide reproductive health services, or to exercise the first amendment right of religious freedom at a place of worship. Voting cases enforcing the Voting Rights Act, the Help America Vote Act of 2002, the National Voter Registration Act, the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act, the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, and other Federal statutes designed to safeguard citizens' rights to vote. This includes racial and language minorities, illiterate persons, individuals with disabilities, overseas citizens, persons who change their residence shortly before a Presidential election, and persons 18 to 20 years of age. http://www.justice.gov/crt For further information, contact the Executive Officer, Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20035. Phone, 202-514-4224. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] Criminal Division The Criminal Division develops, enforces, and supervises the application of all Federal criminal laws, except those specifically assigned to other divisions. In addition to its direct litigation responsibilities, the Division formulates and implements criminal enforcement policy and provides advice and assistance, including representing the United States before the United States Courts of Appeal. The Division engages in and coordinates a wide range of criminal investigations and prosecutions, such as those targeting individuals and organizations that engage in international and national drug trafficking and money laundering systems or organizations and organized crime groups. The Division also approves or monitors sensitive areas of law enforcement such as participation in the Witness Security Program and the use of electronic surveillance; advises the Attorney General, Congress, the Office of Management and Budget, and the White House on matters of criminal law; provides legal advice, assistance, and training to Federal, State, and local prosecutors and investigative agencies; provides leadership for coordinating international and national law enforcement matters; and provides training and development assistance to foreign criminal justice systems. Areas of responsibility include the following: Asset forfeiture and money laundering, including the prosecution of complex, sensitive, multidistrict, and international cases; formulating policy and conducting training in the money laundering and forfeiture areas; developing legislation and regulations; ensuring the uniform application of forfeiture and money laundering statutes; participating in bilateral and multilateral initiatives to develop international forfeiture and money laundering policy and promote international cooperation; adjudicating petitions for remission or mitigation of forfeited assets; distributing forfeited funds and properties to appropriate domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies and community groups within the United States; and ensuring that such agencies comply with proper usage of received funds. Child exploitation and obscenity, including the prosecution of sexual predators, sex trafficking of children, U.S. citizens and resident aliens who travel abroad to sexually abuse foreign children (sex tourism), and the enforcement of sex offender registration laws; providing forensic assistance to Federal prosecutors and law enforcement agents in investigating and prosecuting child exploitation: coordinating nationwide operations targeting child predators; and developing policy and legislative proposals related to these issues. Computer and intellectual property crimes, including cyberattacks on critical information systems (cyberterrorism); strengthening, domestic and international laws prosecute computer crimes; and directing multidistrict and transnational cyberinvestigations and prosecutions. Enforcement, including the review of all Federal electronic surveillance requests and requests to apply for court orders permitting the use video surveillance; authorizing or denying the entry of applicants into the Federal Witness Security Program (WSP) and coordinating and administering its program components; reviewing requests for witness immunity ; transfer of prisoners to and from foreign countries to serve the remainder of their prison sentences; attorney and press subpoenas; applications for S-visa status; and disclosure of grand jury information. Fraud, including the investigation and prosecution of white-collar crimes (corporate, securities, and investment fraud), government program and procurement fraud, and international criminal violations including the bribery of foreign government officials in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. International affairs, including making requests for international extradition and foreign evidence on behalf of Federal, State, and local prosecutors and investigators, fulfilling https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] foreign requests for fugitives and evidence, and negotiating and implementing law enforcement treaties. Narcotics and dangerous drugs, including domestic and international drug trafficking and narco-terrorism; enforcing laws that criminalize the extraterritorial manufacture or distribution of certain controlled substances; prosecuting drug traffickers who support a person or organization that engages in terrorist activity; and providing targeted intelligence support to the DEA and other law enforcement agencies worldwide. Organized crime, including combining the resources and expertise of several Federal agencies in cooperation with the Tax Division, U.S. attorneys offices, and State and local law enforcement to identify, disrupt, and dismantle major drug supply and money laundering organizations through coordinated, nationwide investigations targeting the entire infrastructure of these enterprises. Assistance to foreign law enforcement institutions, including the creation of new and reforming existing police forces in other countries and international peacekeeping operations; enhancing the capabilities of existing police forces in emerging democracies; and assisting nations that are combating terrorism. Overseas prosecutorial development, assistance, and training for prosecutors and judicial personnel in other countries to develop and sustain democratic criminal justice institutions. Policy and legislation, developing legislative proposals and reviewing pending legislation affecting the Federal criminal justice system; reviewing and developing proposed changes to the Federal sentencing guidelines and rules; and analyzing crime policy and program issues. Public integrity efforts to combat corruption of elected and appointed public officials at all levels of government. Human rights and special prosecutions, investigating and prosecuting human rights violations, international violent crime, immigration violations, and war crimes. Appellate work, including drafting briefs and certiorari petitions for the Solicitor General for filing in the U.S. Supreme Court; making recommendations to the Solicitor General as to whether further review is warranted on adverse decisions in the district courts and courts of appeals; and preparing briefs and arguing cases in the courts of appeals. Counterterrorism, including in conjunction with the National Security Division, investigating and prosecuting terrorist financing and material support cases; establishing and maintaining an essential communication network between the Department of Justice and United States Attorneys' Offices for the rapid transmission of information on terrorism threats and investigative activity; providing and serving as trusted liaisons to the intelligence, defense, and immigration communities as well as to foreign government partners on counterterrorism issues and cases. http://www.justice.gov/criminal For further information, contact the Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, Department of Justice, Tenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-514-2601. Environment and Natural Resources Division The Environment and Natural Resources Division is the Nation's environmental lawyer. The Division's responsibilities include enforcing civil and criminal environmental laws that protect America's health and environment. It also defends environmental challenges to Government activities and programs and ensures that environmental laws are implemented in a fair and consistent manner nationwide. It https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] also represents the United States in all matters concerning the protection, use, and development of the Nation's natural resources and public lands, wildlife protection, Indian rights and claims, and the acquisition of Federal property. To carry out this broad mission, the Division litigates in the following areas: Environmental crimes, prosecuting individuals and corporate entities violating laws designed to protect the environment. Civil environmental enforcement, on behalf of EPA; claims for damages to natural resources filed on behalf of the Departments of the Interior, Commerce, and Agriculture; claims for contribution against private parties for contamination of public land; and recoupment of money spent to clean up certain oil spills on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard. Environmental defense, representing the United States in suits challenging the Government's administration of Federal environmental laws including claims that regulations are too strict or lenient and claims alleging that Federal agencies are not complying with environmental standards. Wildlife and marine resources protection, including prosecution of smugglers and black-market dealers in protected wildlife. Use and protection of federally owned public lands and natural resources across a broad spectrum of laws. Indian resources protection, including establishing water rights, establishing and protecting hunting and fishing rights, collecting damages for trespass on Indian lands, and establishing reservation boundaries and rights to land. Land acquisition for use by the Federal Government for purposes ranging from establishing public parks to building Federal courthouses. http://justice.gov/enrd For further information, contact the Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, Department of Justice, Tenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-514-2701. National Security Division The National Security Division (NSD) develops, enforces, and supervises the application of all Federal criminal laws related to the national counterterrorism and counterespionage enforcement programs, except those specifically assigned to other divisions. NSD litigates and coordinates a wide range of prosecutions and criminal investigations involving terrorism and violations of the espionage, export control, and foreign agents registration laws. It administers the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and other legal authorities for national security activities; approves and monitors the use of electronic surveillance; provides legal and policy advice regarding the classification of and access to national security information; performs prepublication review of materials written by present and former DOJ employees; trains the law enforcement and intelligence communities; and advises the Department and legislative and executive branches on all areas of national security law. NSD also serves as the Department's representative on interdepartmental boards, committees, and entities dealing with issues related to national security. NSD also has some additional counterterrorism, counterespionage, and intelligence oversight responsibilities as follows: to promote and oversee national counterterrorism enforcement programs; develop and implement counterterrorism strategies, legislation, and initiatives; facilitate information sharing between and among the Department and other Federal agencies on terrorism threats; share information with international law enforcement officials to assist with international https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] threat information and litigation initiatives; liaison with the intelligence, defense, and immigration communities and foreign governments on counterterrorism issues and cases; supervise the investigation and prosecution of cases involving national security, foreign relations, the export of military and strategic commodities and technology, espionage, sabotage, neutrality, and atomic energy; coordinate cases involving the application for the Classified Information Procedures Act; enforce the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 and related disclosure laws; supervise the preparation of certifications and applications for orders under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA); represent the United States before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court; participate in the development, implementation, and review of United States intelligence policies; evaluate existing and proposed national securityrelated activities to determine their consistency with relevant policies and law; monitor intelligence and counterintelligence activities of other agencies to ensure conformity with Department objectives; prepare reports evaluating domestic and foreign intelligence and counterintelligence activities; and process requests to use FISAderived information in criminal, civil, and immigration proceedings and to disseminate that information to foreign governments. http://www.justice.gov/nsd For further information, contact the Office of the Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, Department of Justice, Tenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-514-5600. Tax Division Tax Division ensures the uniform and fair enforcement of Federal tax laws in Federal and State courts. The Division conducts enforcement activities to deter specific taxpayers, as well as the taxpaying public at large, from conduct that deprives the Federal Government of its tax-related revenue. It represents the United States and its officers in all civil and criminal litigation arising under the internal revenue laws, other than proceedings in the U.S. Tax Court. Tax Division attorneys frequently join with assistant U.S. attorneys in prosecuting tax cases. Some criminal tax grand jury investigations and prosecutions are handled solely by Tax Division prosecutors, while others are delegated to assistant U.S. attorneys. Division attorneys evaluate requests by the Internal Revenue Service or U.S. attorneys to initiate grand jury investigations or prosecutions of tax crimes. The Division handles a wide array of civil tax litigation, including the following: suits to enjoin the promotion of abusive tax shelters and to enjoin activities relating to aiding and abetting the understatement of tax liabilities of others; suits to enforce Internal Revenue Service administrative summonses that seek information essential to determine and collect taxpayers' liabilities, including summonses for records of corporate tax shelters and offshore transactions; suits brought by the United States to set aside fraudulent conveyances and to collect assets held by nominees and egos; tax refund suits challenging the Internal Revenue Service's determination of taxpayers' Federal income, employment, excise, and estate liabilities; bankruptcy litigation raising issues of the validity, dischargeability, and priority of Federal tax claims, and the feasibility of reorganization plans; suits brought by taxpayers challenging determinations made in the collection due process proceedings before the Internal Revenue Service's Office of Appeals; and suits against the United States for damages for the unauthorized disclosure of tax return information or for damages claimed because of alleged injuries caused by Internal Revenue Service employees in the performance of their official duties. The Division also collects judgments in tax cases. To this end, the Division directs collection efforts and coordinates with, monitors the efforts of, and provides assistance to the various U.S. attorneys' offices in collecting outstanding judgments in https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] tax cases.The Division also works with the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. attorneys, and other Government agencies on policy and legislative proposals to enhance tax administration and handling tax cases assigned to those offices. http://www.justice.gov/tax For further information, contact the Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Tax Division, Department of Justice, Tenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-514-2901. Sources of Information Americans with Disabilities The Civil Rights Division maintains an Americans with disabilities hotline. Phone, 800514-0301. TDD, 800-514-0383. http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm Business Opportunities / Grants For information on business opportunities, grants, and small and disadvantaged business utilization, visit the "Business and Grants" Web page. http://www.justice.gov/business Career Opportunities For general information on career opportunities, visit the "Careers" Web page. http://www.justice.gov/careers The "Legal Careers" Web page provides information that is of interest to experienced and entry-level attorneys and law students. http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers Component Agencies A single Web page contains a convenient collection of links leading to the Web sites of the Department's component agencies. https://www.justice.gov/agencies Drugs / Crime The Bureau of Justice Statistics' Web page includes criminal justice statistics on drugs and crime. http://www.bjs.gov/index.cfm?ty=tp&tid=35 Forms The Department's Web site features a forms list that can be sorted by form number, form title, or agency. This list does not include Federal Bureau of Prisons forms because they are available on the Bureau's Web site. https://www.justice.gov/forms Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The Department manages the Web site FOIA.gov to make information on the FOIA accessible, interactive, and understandable. https://www.foia.gov/index.html Instructions for properly submitting a FOIA request to the Department are available online. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] https://www.justice.gov/oip/make-foia-request-doj History Historical information on the Attorneys General of the United States, the Department's motto and seal, and the art and architecture of the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building is available online. https://www.justice.gov/about/history Housing Discrimination Contact the Civil Rights Division's housing and civil enforcement section. Phone, 800896-7743. http://www.justice.gov/crt/housing-and-civil-enforcement-section Immigration-Related Employment Matters The Civil Rights Division maintains a worker hotline. Phone, 800-255-7688. TDD, 800-237-2515. It also offers information for employers. Phone, 800-255-8155. TDD, 800-362-2735. http://www.justice.gov/crt/hotline-technical-assistance-referral-agencies Open Government The Department supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.justice.gov/open Plain Language The Department supports the Plain Writing Act of 2010. Online visitors who find a document lacking in clarity, should contact the Department via email and include the relevant page title and Uniform Resources Locator (URL). https://www.justice.gov/open/plain-writing-act | Email: DOJPlainWriting@usdoj.gov Publications Department of Justice reports and publications are accessible and arranged alphabetically online. https://www.justice.gov/publications/usdoj-resources-publications-alphabetical-list Each year, the Department publishes the U.S. Attorney General's annual report and posts it online. http://www.justice.gov/ag/publications.htm Textbooks on citizenship—teacher manuals and student textbooks at various reading levels—are distributed free to public schools for citizenship applicants. Others may purchase them from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Publishing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Public schools or organizations under the supervision of public schools that are entitled to free textbooks should make their requests to the appropriate Immigration and Naturalization Service regional office. Reading Rooms Reading rooms are located in Washington, DC, at the Department of Justice, Tenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., and at the National Institute of Justice, 633 Indiana Avenue NW., and in Falls Church, VA, at the Board of Immigration Appeals, https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] 5107 Leesburg Pike. Phone, 202-514-3775. http://www.justice.gov/contact-us For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Justice, Tenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-5142007. TDD, 202-786-5731. BUREAUS BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES 99 New York Avenue NE., Washington, DC 20226 202-648-8500 http://www.atf.gov DIRECTOR Associate Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer Thomas E. Brandon, Acting Ronald B. Turk The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is responsible for enforcing Federal criminal laws and regulating the firearms and explosives industries. ATF, formerly known as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, was initially established by Department of Treasury Order No. 221, effective July 1, 1972, which transferred the functions, powers, and duties arising under laws relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives from the Internal Revenue Service to ATF. The Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 531) transferred certain functions and authorities of ATF to the Department of Justice and established it under its current name. Directly and through partnerships, ATF investigates and deters violent crime involving arson, firearms and explosives, and trafficking of alcohol and tobacco products. The Bureau provides training and support to its Federal, State, local, and international law enforcement partners and works primarily in 25 field divisions across the 50 States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. It also has foreign offices in Canada, Colombia, France, and Mexico. Sources of Information Employment Information on career opportunities is available online. https://www.atf.gov/careers Publications FOIA and regulations libraries and factsheets are accessible online. https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/publications-library https://www.atf.gov/contact For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Bureau of https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice, 99 New York Avenue NE., Suite 10W.121, Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-648-8500. BUREAU OF PRISONS 320 First Street NW., Washington, DC 20534 202-307-3198 http://www.bop.gov DIRECTOR Deputy Director Federal Bureau Of Prisons Thomas R. Kane, Acting Judi Simon Garrett, Acting The BOP was established in 1930 to provide more progressive and humane care for Federal inmates, to professionalize the prison service, and to ensure consistent and centralized administration of the 11 Federal prisons in operation at that time. Today, the Bureau comprises more than 100 institutions and 6 regional offices. The Bureau has its headquarters, also known as Central Office, in Washington, DC. The Central Office is divided into 10 divisions, including the National Institute of Corrections. The Correctional Programs Division (CPD) is responsible for inmate classification and programming, including psychology and religious services, substance abuse treatment, case management, and programs for special needs offenders. CPD provides policy direction and daily operational oversight of institution security, emergency preparedness, intelligence gathering, inmate discipline, inmate sentence computations, receiving and discharge, and inmate transportation, as well as coordinating international treaty transfers and overseeing the special security needs of inmates placed in the Federal Witness Protection Program. CPD administers contracts and intergovernmental agreements for the confinement of offenders in community-based programs, community corrections centers, and other facilities, including privately managed facilities. CPD staff is also involved in the Bureau's privatization efforts. The Industries, Education, and Vocational Training Division oversees Federal Prison Industries, or UNICOR, which is a wholly owned Government corporation that provides employment and training opportunities for inmates confined in Federal correctional facilities. Additionally, it is responsible for oversight of educational, occupational, and vocational training and leisure-time programs, as well as those related to inmate release preparation. The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) provides technical assistance, training, and information to State and local corrections agencies throughout the country, as well as the Bureau. It also provides research assistance and documents through the NIC Information Center. https://www.bop.gov/about/agency Sources of Information Business Opportunities https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] Information is available on the "Let's Do Business" Web page. http://www.bop.gov/business Career Opportunities Job openings are posted online. For additional career-related information, contact any regional or field office or the Central Office, 320 First Street NW., Washington, DC 20534. Phone, 202-307-3082. http://www.bop.gov/jobs Find an Inmate The Department's Web site features a search tool for locating Federal inmates who were incarcerated after 1981. https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc Locations The "Our Locations" Web page features a list of locations, a search tool that requires the facility's name, and location maps (national, regional, type of facility). https://www.bop.gov/locations Population Statistics Federal inmate population statistics are online. https://www.bop.gov/about/statistics/population_statistics.jsp Reading Room The reading room is located at the Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street NW., Washington, DC 20534. Phone, 202-307-3029. Resources by Audience Resources to help Bureau of Prisons staff and their families access frequently used services are online. https://www.bop.gov/resources/employee_resources.jsp Resources to help former inmates make the transition from incarceration to normal life within a community are online. https://www.bop.gov/resources/former_inmate_resources.jsp The Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services provide health management guidelines for infectious disease prevention, detection, and treatment of inmates and correctional employees who are exposed to infectious diseases in correctional facilities. https://www.bop.gov/resources/health_care_mngmt.jsp Resources to help qualified media representatives visit institutions and gather information on programs and activities or conduct interviews are online. https://www.bop.gov/resources/media_resources.jsp Resources to help victims or witnesses of Federal crimes find https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] information on complaint procedures, notifications, and payments are online. https://www.bop.gov/resources/victim_resources.jsp http://www.bop.gov/contact For further information, contact the Public Information Office, Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street NW., Washington, DC 20534. Phone, 202-5146551. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152 202-307-1000 http://www.dea.gov/index.shtml ADMINISTRATOR Charles Rosenberg, Acting The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is the lead Federal agency in enforcing narcotics and controlled substances laws and regulations. The DEA also enforces the Federal money laundering and bulk currency smuggling statutes when the funds involved in the transactions or smuggling are derived from the sale of narcotics. It was created in July 1973 by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1973 (5 U.S.C. app.). The DEA enforces the provisions of the controlled substances and chemical diversion and trafficking laws and regulations of the United States, operating on a worldwide basis. It presents cases to the criminal and civil justice systems of the United States—or any other competent jurisdiction—on those significant organizations and their members involved in cultivation, production, smuggling, distribution, laundering of proceeds, or diversion of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illegal traffic in the United States. The DEA disrupts and dismantles these organizations by arresting their members, confiscating their drugs, and seizing their assets; and it creates, manages, and supports enforcement-related programs—domestically and internationally—to reduce the availability of and demand for illicit controlled substances. The DEA's responsibilities include: investigation of major narcotic, chemical, drug-money laundering, and bulk currency smuggling violators who operate at interstate and international levels; seizure and forfeiture of assets derived from, traceable to, or intended to be used for illicit drug trafficking; seizure and forfeiture of assets derived from or traceable to drug-money laundering or the smuggling of bulk currency derived from illegal drugs; enforcement of regulations governing the legal manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of controlled substances; management of an intelligence program that supports drug investigations, initiatives, and operations worldwide; coordination with Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and cooperation with counterpart agencies abroad; assistance to State and local law enforcement agencies in addressing their most significant drug and drug-related violence problems; leadership and influence over international counterdrug and chemical policy and support for institution building in host nations; training, scientific research, and information https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] exchange in support of drug traffic prevention and control; and education and assistance to the public community on the prevention, treatment, and dangers of drugs. The DEA maintains liaison with the United Nations, INTERPOL, and other organizations on matters relating to international narcotics control programs. It has 222 offices in 21 divisions throughout the United States and 86 foreign offices located in 67 countries. Sources of Information Controlled Substances Act Registration For information on registration under the Controlled Substances Act, contact the Office of Diversion Control, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152. Phone: 800-882-9539. http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/index.html | Email: DEA.Registration.Help@usdoj.gov Employment For career information, contact the nearest DEA field division recruitment office. To learn about searching for job vacancies online and applying, visit the "How To Apply" Web page. http://www.dea.gov/careers/how-to-apply.shtml Publications A limited selection of pamphlets and brochures is available. The most frequently requested publication is "Drugs of Abuse," an identification manual intended for professional use. Single copies are free. http://www.dea.gov/docs/drugs_of_abuse_2011.pdf http://www.dea.gov/contact.shtml For further information, contact the Public Affairs Section, Drug Enforcement Administration, 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, VA 22152. Phone, 202-307-7977. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20535 202-324-3000 http://www.fbi.gov DIRECTOR Christopher Wray The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the Department of Justice's principal investigative arm. It is primarily charged with gathering and reporting facts, locating witnesses, and compiling evidence in cases involving Federal jurisdiction. It also provides law enforcement leadership and assistance to State and international law enforcement agencies. The FBI was established in 1908 by the Attorney General, who directed that Department of Justice investigations be handled by its own staff. The Bureau is charged with investigating all violations of Federal law except those that have been assigned by legislative enactment or https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] otherwise to another Federal agency. Its jurisdiction includes a wide range of responsibilities in the national security, criminal, and civil fields. Priority has been assigned to areas such as counterterrorism, counterintelligence, cybercrimes, internationally and nationally organized crime and drug-related activities, and financial crimes. The FBI also offers cooperative services to local, State, and international law enforcement agencies. These services include fingerprint identification, laboratory examination, police training, the Law Enforcement Online communication and information service for use by the law enforcement community, the National Crime Information Center, and the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime. Sources of Information Employment The FBI relies on professionals with diverse expertise and skills to analyze data for the intelligence community, safeguard national security, and support the structure of the Bureau. Information on career opportunities, including student internships, is available online. https://www.fbijobs.gov Publications The "FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin," reports, and other publications are available online. https://leb.fbi.gov https://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Federal Bureau of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20535. Phone, 202-317-2727. INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION (INTERPOL)–WASHINGTON Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530 202-616-9000 202-616-8400 http://www.justice.gov/interpol-washington DIRECTOR Wayne Salzgaber, Acting INTERPOL–Washington is a separate component under the supervision of the Deputy Attorney General and comanaged with the Department of Homeland Security. It provides an essential communications link between the U.S. police community and their counterparts in the foreign member countries. INTERPOL is an association of 190 countries that promotes mutual assistance among law enforcement authorities to prevent and suppress international crime. With no police force of its own, INTERPOL has no powers of arrest or search and seizure and, therefore, relies on the law enforcement authorities of its member countries. Each member country https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] is required to have a national central bureau, such as INTERPOL– Washington, to act as the primary point of contact for police affairs. INTERPOL serves as a channel of communication for its member countries to cooperate in the investigation and prosecution of crime; provides a forum for discussions, working group meetings, and symposia to help police focus on specific areas of criminal activity affecting their countries; and issues information and maintains databases—supplied and used by member countries—on crime, fugitives, humanitarian concerns, missing persons, and stolen passports and vehicles. INTERPOL–Washington has permanent staff and detailed special agents from numerous Federal law enforcement agencies. It is organized into seven divisions: the Alien and Fugitive, Counterterrorism, Drug, Economic Crimes, Human Trafficking and Child Protection, State and Local Police Liaison, and Violent Crimes Divisions. Sources of Information Employment Information on career opportunities is available online. http://www.justice.gov/interpol-washington/employment http://www.justice.gov/interpol-washington For further information, contact the INTERPOL–Washington, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-616-9000. OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS 810 Seventh Street NW., Washington, DC 20531 202-307-0703 http://www.ojp.gov | Email: askojp@ojp.usdoj.gov ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL Andrew C. Finch, Acting The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) was established by the Justice Assistance Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 3711) and reauthorized in 1994 and 2005 to provide Federal leadership, coordination, and assistance needed to make the Nation's justice system more efficient and effective in preventing and controlling crime. OJP is responsible for collecting statistical data and conducting analyses; identifying emerging criminal justice issues; developing and testing promising approaches to address these issues; evaluating program results; and disseminating these findings and other information to State and local governments. The OJP is comprised of the following bureaus and offices: the Bureau of Justice Assistance provides funding, training, and technical assistance to State and local governments to combat violent and drugrelated crime and help improve the criminal justice system; the Bureau of Justice Statistics is responsible for collecting and analyzing data on crime, criminal offenders, crime victims, and the operations of justice systems at all levels of government; the National Institute of Justice sponsors research and development programs, conducts demonstrations of innovative approaches to improve criminal justice, https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] and develops new criminal justice technologies; the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention provides grants and contracts to States to help them improve their juvenile justice systems and sponsors innovative research, demonstration, evaluation, statistics, replication, technical assistance, and training programs to increase the Nation's understanding of and improve its response to juvenile violence and delinquency; the Office for Victims of Crime administers victim compensation and assistance grant programs and provides funding, training, and technical assistance to victim service organizations, criminal justice agencies, and other professionals to improve the Nation's response to crime victims; and the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) maintains the standards of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act as defined by the Adam Walsh Act. The SMART Office also provides technical assistance and supports innovative and best practices in the field of sex offender management. Sources of Information Employment For employment information, contact the Human Resources Division, 810 Seventh Street NW., Washington, DC 20531. Phone, 202-3070730. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/about/jobs.htm http://ojp.gov/home/contactus.htm | Email: askojp@ojp.usdoj.gov For further information, contact the Department of Justice Response Center. Phone, 800-421-6770. UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530 703-740-1699 http://www.usmarshals.gov DIRECTOR David Harlow, Acting Deputy Director David Harlow The United States Marshals Service is the Nation's oldest Federal law enforcement agency, having served as a vital link between the executive and judicial branches of the Government since 1789. The Marshals Service performs tasks that are essential to the operation of virtually every aspect of the Federal justice system. The Marshals Service has these responsibilities: providing support and protection for the Federal courts, including security for 800 judicial facilities and nearly 2,000 judges and magistrates, as well as countless other trial participants such as jurors and attorneys; apprehending the majority of Federal fugitives; operating the Federal Witness Security Program and ensuring the safety of endangered Government witnesses; maintaining custody of and transporting thousands of Federal prisoners annually; executing court orders and arrest warrants; managing and selling seized property forfeited to the Government by drug traffickers and other criminals and assisting the Justice https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] Department's asset forfeiture program; responding to emergency circumstances, including civil disturbances, terrorist incidents, and other crisis situations through its Special Operations Group; restoring order in riot and mob-violence situations; providing housing, transportation, and medical care of federal detainees; and operating the U.S. Marshals Service Training Academy. Sources of Information Business Opportunities The Marshals Service posts online products and services that it purchases. https://www.usmarshals.gov/business/products.html Employment The Marshals Service hires administrative staff, aviation and detention enforcement officers, Deputy U.S. Marshals, and other types of professionals. Information on Deputy U.S. Marshal hiring programs is available online. https://www.usmarshals.gov/careers/index.html http://www.usmarshals.gov/contacts/index.html For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Marshals Service, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 703-740-1699. OFFICES / BOARDS EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW Falls Church, VA 22041 703-305-0289 http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir DIRECTOR James McHenry, Acting The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), under a delegation of authority from the Attorney General, is charged with adjudicating matters brought under various immigration statutes before its three administrative tribunals: the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer. The Office of the Chief Immigration Judge provides overall direction for more than 300 immigration judges located in 58 immigration courts throughout the Nation. Immigration judges are responsible for conducting formal administrative proceedings and act independently in their decision-making capacity. Their decisions are administratively final, unless appealed or certified to the BIA. In removal proceedings, an immigration judge determines whether an alien should be removed or allowed to remain in the United States. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] Judges are located throughout the United States, and each judge has jurisdiction to consider various forms of relief available under the law. The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has nationwide jurisdiction to hear appeals from certain decisions made by immigration judges and by district directors of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In addition, the BIA is responsible for hearing appeals involving disciplinary actions against attorneys and representatives before DHS and EOIR. Decisions of the BIA are binding on all DHS officers and immigration judges unless modified or overruled by the Attorney General or a Federal court. All BIA decisions are subject to judicial review in Federal court. The majority of appeals reaching the BIA involve orders of removal and applications for relief from removal. Other cases before the BIA include petitions to classify the status of alien relatives for the issuance of preference immigrant visas, fines imposed upon carriers for the violation of the immigration laws, and motions for reopening or reconsideration of decisions previously rendered. The Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) is headed by a Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (CAHO), who is responsible for the general supervision and management of administrative law judges (ALJs). OCAHO ALJs preside at hearings that are mandated by provisions of immigration law concerning allegations of unlawful employment of aliens, employment eligibility verification violations (“employer sanctions), unfair immigration-related employment practices, and immigration document fraud. ALJ decisions in employer sanctions and document fraud cases may be reviewed by the CAHO and the Attorney General, and all OCAHO cases may be appealed to the appropriate U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Sources of Information Library A virtual law library that serves as a complement to the Law Library and Immigration Research Center is available online. http://www.justice.gov/eoir/virtual-law-library Statistics and Publications Agency decisions and plans, instructions and manuals, meeting notes, and reports and updates are available on the "Statistics and Publications" Web page. http://www.justice.gov/eoir/statistics-and-publications#Top For further information, contact the Office of Communications and Legislative and Public Affairs, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1902, Falls Church, VA 22041. Phone, 703-305-0289. Fax, 703-605-0365. For further information, contact the Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1902, Falls Church, VA 22041. Phone, 703-305-0289. Fax, 703-605-0365. http://www.justice.gov/eoir/contact-office For further information, contact the Office of Legislative and Public https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] Affairs, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1902, Falls Church, VA 22041. Phone, 703-3050289. Fax, 703-605-0365. FOREIGN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT COMMISSION OF THE UNITED STATES Suite 6002, 600 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20579 202-616-6975 202-616-6993 http://www.justice.gov/fcsc COMMISSIONER Anuj C. Desai COMMISSIONER Sylvia M. Becker The Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States is a quasi-judicial, independent agency within the Department of Justice, which adjudicates claims of U.S. nationals against foreign governments, either under specific jurisdiction conferred by Congress or the Department of State or pursuant to international claims settlement agreements. The decisions of the Commission are final and are not reviewable under any standard by any court or other authority. Funds for payment of the Commission's awards are derived from congressional appropriations, international claims settlements, or the liquidation of foreign assets in the United States by the Departments of Justice and the Treasury. The Commission also has authority to receive, determine the validity and amount, and provide for the payment of claims by members of the U.S. Armed Services and civilians held as prisoners of war or interned by a hostile force in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam conflict or by the survivors of such servicemembers and civilians. The Commission is also responsible for maintaining records and responding to inquiries related to the various claims programs it has conducted against the Governments of Albania, Bulgaria, China, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Egypt, Ethiopia, the Federal Republic of Germany, the German Democratic Republic, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Panama, Poland, Romania, the Soviet Union, Vietnam, and Yugoslavia, as well as those authorized under the War Claims Act of 1948 and other statutes. Sources of Information Employment General information on career opportunities is available on the Department of Justice's "Careers" Web page. For additional information on attorney positions, contact the Office of the Chief Counsel, 600 E Street NW., Suite 6002, Washington, DC 20579. Phone, 202-616-6975. http://www.justice.gov/careers Publications Annual reports, starting with the year 2008, are available on the "Publications" Web page. http://www.justice.gov/fcsc/publications https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] Reading Room The reading room is located at 600 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20579. Phone, 202-616-6975. http://www.justice.gov/fcsc/contact-commission For further information, contact the Office of the Chairman, Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States, Department of Justice, Suite 6002, 600 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20579. Phone, 202-616-6975. Fax, 202-616-6993. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES 935 N. Street NE., Washington, DC 20530 202-514-2058 http://www.cops.usdoj.gov DIRECTOR Ronald L. Davis The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) was established to assist law enforcement agencies in enhancing public safety through the implementation of community policing strategies. The Office gives assistance by providing training to enhance law enforcement officers' problem-solving and community interaction skills and helping law enforcement and community members develop initiatives to prevent crime; increasing the number of law enforcement officers directly interacting with communities; and supporting the development of new technologies to shift law enforcement's focus to preventing crime and disorder within communities. Sources of Information Employment To sign up to receive email updates on COPS employment opportunities, visit the "Careers" Web page. http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/careers Grants and Funding COPS grants and funding opportunities support State, local, and tribal law enforcement efforts to advance community policing. Current applicant and grantee information—announcements, fiscal year grant programs, current funding opportunities, and resources for grantees—is available online. http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/grants http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/contact For further information, contact the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), Department of Justice, 935 N Street NE., Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-514-2058. OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 145 N Street NE., Suite 10W–121, Washington, DC 20530 https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] Phone: 202-307-6026 http://www.justice.gov/ovw DIRECTOR Nadine M. Neufville, Acting The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) was established in 1995 to reduce violence against women through the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act. The Office administers financial and technical assistance to communities that are developing programs, policies, and practices to end domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Sources of Information Employment Information on employment and internship opportunities is available online. http://www.justice.gov/ovw/careers Publications Portable Document Format (PDF) files of selected publications are available online. http://www.justice.gov/ovw/selected-publications http://www.justice.gov/ovw/contact-office | Email: ovw.info@usdoj.gov For further information, contact the Office on Violence Against Women, 145 N Street NE., Suite 10W–121, Washington, DC, 20530. Phone, 202307-6026. UNITED STATES PAROLE COMMISSION 90 K Street NE., Washington, DC 20530. Phone, 202-346-7000. http://www.usdoj.gov/uspc CHAIR J. Patricia Wilson Smoot The U.S. Parole Commission (USPC) makes parole release decisions for eligible Federal and District of Columbia prisoners; authorizes methods of release and conditions under which release occurs; prescribes, modifies, and monitors compliance with the terms and conditions governing offenders' behavior while on parole or mandatory or supervised release; issues warrants for violation of supervision; determines probable cause for the revocation process; revokes parole, mandatory, or supervised release; releases from supervision those offenders who are no longer a risk to public safety; and promulgates the rules, regulations, and guidelines for the exercise of USPC's authority and the implementation of a national parole policy. USPC has sole jurisdiction over the following: Federal offenders who committed offenses before November 1, 1987; DC Code offenders who committed offenses before August 5, 2000; DC Code offenders sentenced to a term of supervised release; Uniform Code of Military Justice offenders who are in Bureau of Prison's custody; transfer treaty cases; and State probationers and parolees in the Federal Witness Protection Program. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8iPvf/KZKuk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:47:07 PM] Sources of Information Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The Commission maintains an online FOIA library. Information on Freedom of Information Act requests is available online. http://www.justice.gov/uspc/freedom-information-act-foia/foia-library http://www.justice.gov/uspc/freedom-information-act-foia | Email: USPC.FOIA@usdoj.gov Reading Room The reading room is located at 90 K Street NE., Washington, DC 20530. 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Department of Labor Bureau of International Labor Affairs Bureau of Labor Statistics Employee Benefits Security Administration Employment and Training Administration Mine Safety and Health Administration Occupational Safety and Health Administration Veterans' Employment and Training Service Wage and Hour Division Women's Bureau SEARCH DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 202-693-6000 http://www.dol.gov SECRETARY OF LABOR R. Alexander Acosta Deputy Secretary Vacant Chief Economist Vacant Chief of Staff Wayne Palmer Executive Secretariat Director Elizabeth Way, Acting AGENCIES Administrator, Wage and Hour Division Vacant Chief Administrative Law Judge Stephen R. Henley Chief Financial Officer Geoffrey Kenyon, Acting Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics William Wiatrowski, Acting Deputy Undersecretary, Bureau of International Labor Affairs Inspector General Ombudsman, Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation Program Solicitor of Labor Mark Mittelhauser, Acting Scott S. Dahl Malcolm Nelson Nicholas Geale, Acting ASSISTANT SECRETARIES Employee Benefits Security Administration Timothy Hauser, Acting Employment and Training Administration Byron Zuidema, Acting Mine Safety and Health Administration Patricia Silvey, Acting Occupational Safety and Health Administration Thomas Galassi, Acting Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Vacant Office of Disability Employment Policy Jennifer Sheehy, Acting Office of Public Affairs Vacant Office of the Assistant Secretary, Administration and Management Edward C. Hugler, Acting https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] Office of the Assistant Secretary, Policy Vacant Veterans' Employment and Training Services Sam Shellenberger, Acting CHIEF JUDGES / CHAIRS Administrative Review Board Paul M. Igasaki Benefits Review Board Betty Jean Hall Employees' Compensation Appeals Board Christopher Godfrey DIRECTORS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Office of Workers' Compensation Programs Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Vacant Gary Steinberg, Acting Thomas Dowd, Acting Office of Labor-Management Standards Andrew Auerbach, Acting Office of Public Engagement Vacant Women's Bureau Joan Harrigan-Farrelly, Acting The Department of Labor promotes the welfare of job seekers, wage earners, and retirees by improving working conditions, advancing opportunities for profitable employment, protecting retirement and health care benefits, matching workers to employers, strengthening free collective bargaining, and tracking changes in economic indicators on a national scale. Organizational Chart The Department of Labor (DOL) was created by act of March 4, 1913 (29 U.S.C. 551). Congress first created a Bureau of Labor in the Interior Department by act of June 24, 1884. The Bureau of Labor later became independent as a Department of Labor without executive rank by act of June 13, 1888. It returned to bureau status in the Department of Commerce and Labor, which was created by act of February 14, 1903 (15 U.S.C. 1501; 29 U.S.C. 1 note). The Department administers a variety of Federal labor laws to guarantee workers' rights to fair, safe, and healthy working conditions, including minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, protection against employment discrimination, and unemployment insurance. Secretary The Secretary is the principal adviser to the President on the development and execution of policies and the administration and enforcement of laws relating to wage earners, their working conditions, and their employment opportunities. http://www.dol.gov/_sec Administrative Law Administrative law judges from the Office of Administrative Law Judges preside over formal adversarial hearings involving labor-related matters: the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation, the Defense Base, the Black Lung Benefits, the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract, and the Davis Bacon Act; environmental, transportation, and securities whistleblower protection laws; permanent and temporary immigration; child labor law violations; employment discrimination; training; seasonal and migrant workers; and Federal construction and service contracts. The Office is comprised of https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] headquarters in Washington, D.C. and seven district offices. Its judges are nonpolitical appointees: They are appointed under and guaranteed decisional independence by the Administrative Procedure Act. The Administrative Review Board or Benefits Review Board typically reviews appeals of the decisions made by the Office's judges. Depending upon the statute at issue, appeals then go to Federal district or appellate courts and, ultimately, may go to the U.S. Supreme Court. http://www.oalj.dol.gov For further information, call 202-693-7300. Administration and Management The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management is responsible for the development and promulgation of policies, standards, procedures, systems, and materials related to the resource and administrative management of the Department and for the execution of such policies and directives at Headquarters and in the field. http://www.dol.gov/oasam For more information, call 202-693-4040. Audits / Investigations The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts audits to review the economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity of all DOL programs and operations, including those performed by its contractors and grantees. The Inspector General works to answer the following types of questions: Do Department programs and operations comply with the applicable laws and regulations; are departmental resources being utilized efficiently and economically; and are DOL programs achieving their intended results? The Office also conducts administrative, civil, and criminal investigations relating to violations of Federal laws, regulations, or rules—including violations committed by DOL contractors and grantees—as well as investigations of allegations of misconduct on the part of DOL employees. In addition, the OIG has an "external" program function to conduct criminal investigations to combat the influence of labor racketeering and organized crime in the nation's labor unions. The OIG conducts labor racketeering investigations in three areas: employee benefit plans, labormanagement relations, and internal union affairs. The OIG also works with other law enforcement partners on human trafficking matters. http://www.oig.dol.gov For further information, call 202-693-5100. Communications / Public Affairs The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) directs and coordinates all public and employee communications activities. The Assistant Secretary of the Office acts as the chief adviser to the Secretary of Labor and his or her Deputy Secretary and to the agency heads and departmental staff for developing and implementing strategies that engage and connect with the public and educate it about the work and mission of the Department. The Assistant Secretary also acts as the Secretary’s chief adviser on crisis communications. The OPA serves as the first point of contact for news media inquiries, as the clearance and dissemination point for DOL public-facing materials, and it develops and maintains the Department's Web-based, audiovisual, and contact center communications. The OPA also administers "lock ups" when sensitive economic data are released to the press under an embargo. https://www.dol.gov/general/contact/media-contact https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] For further information, call 202-693-4676. Disability Employment Policy The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities. ODEP helps employers foster inclusive workplaces where all employees can contribute and succeed, and works to improve government workforce systems so people with disabilities can secure good jobs and excel in the workplace. http://www.dol.gov/odep For further information, call 202-693-7880. TTY, 202-693-7881. Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation The Office of the Ombudsman for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program was established in 2004 under Part E of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA), as amended (42 U.S.C. 7385s-15). The EEOICPA is a system of Federal payments to compensate certain nuclear workers for occupational illnesses caused by exposure to toxic substances. This small and independent Office is headed by the Ombudsman, whom the Secretary of Labor appoints. It provides information to claimants on the benefits available under Parts B and E of the EEOICPA and issues annual reports to Congress detailing the complaints, grievances, and requests for assistance that the Office receives. http://www.dol.gov/eeombd For further information, call 202-693-5890. Federal Contract Compliance The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs administers and enforces three equal employment opportunity laws: Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. As amended, these laws prohibit Federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Executive Order 11246 prohibits Federal contractors and subcontractors, with limited exceptions, from taking adverse employment actions against applicants and employees for asking about, discussing, or sharing information on their pay or the pay of their coworkers. These laws also require Federal contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp | Email: OFCCP-Public@dol.gov For further information, call 800-397-6251. Labor-Management Standards The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) administers and enforces most provisions of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA). The LMRDA primarily promotes union democracy and financial integrity in private sector labor unions through standards for union officer elections and union trusteeships and safeguards for union assets. Additionally, the LMRDA promotes labor union and labor-management transparency through reporting and disclosure requirements for labor unions and their officials, employers, labor relations consultants, and surety companies. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] OLMS also administers provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 and the Foreign Service Act of 1980, which extend comparable protections to Federal labor unions. OLMS does not have jurisdiction over unions representing solely state, county, or municipal employees. In addition, the Division of Statutory Programs (DSP) administers DOL responsibilities under the Federal Transit Act by ensuring that fair and equitable arrangements protecting mass transit employees are in place before the release of Federal transit grant funds. http://www.dol.gov/olms For further information, call 202-693-0123. Legal Services The Office of the Solicitor of Labor (SOL) provides comprehensive legal services to help the Department achieve its mission. More specifically, the Solicitor serves dual roles in the Department. The Solicitor is the Department's chief enforcement officer, pursuing affirmative litigation on behalf of the Secretary before administrative law judges, review boards and commissions, and in the Federal district courts and courts of appeals. The Solicitor is also the Department's general counsel, assisting in the development of regulations, standards, and legislative proposals; providing legal opinions and advice on all of the Department’s activities; advising the Solicitor General on Supreme Court litigation; and coordinating with the Department of Justice, as appropriate, to defend the Department in litigation. http://www.dol.gov/sol For further information, call 202-693-5260. Policy and Rulemaking The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy advises and assists the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Department on policy development, policy evaluation, regulation, and legislation that improve the lives of workers, retirees, and their families. The Office also serves as the DOL’s regulatory policy officer and regulatory reform officer to ensure that the Department complies with the regulatory and guidance development requirements of Executive Order 12866, as amended, Executive Order 13777, and any other related Office of Management and Budget circular or bulletin. The Office leads special initiatives and manages department-wide and interdepartmental activities. In its capacity as the DOL's policy innovation arm, it invests in research and analysis of current and emerging labor issues. https://www.dol.gov/asp For further information, call 202-693-5959. Workers' Compensation The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) protects workers who are injured or become ill on the job by making decisions on claims, paying benefits, and helping workers return to their jobs. OWCP administers eight major disability compensation statutes: the Federal Employees' Compensation Act; the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act; the Defense Base Act (DBA); the Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act; the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; the War Hazards Compensation Act; the Black Lung Benefits Act; and the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act. OWCP serves specific employee groups that are covered under the relevant statutes and regulations by mitigating the financial burden resulting from workplace injury or illness and promoting return to work when appropriate. Dependents or survivors may also be eligible for benefits. http://www.dol.gov/owcp For further information, call 202-343-5580. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] Boards Administrative Review The Administrative Review Board (ARB) consists of five members appointed by the Secretary. It issues final agency decisions for appeals cases under a wide range of worker protection laws, including the Service Contract Act (SCA) and the Davis Bacon Act (DBA). The appeals cases primarily address environmental, transportation, and securities whistleblower protection; H-1B immigration provisions; child labor law violations; employment discrimination; job training; seasonal and migrant workers. The Board's cases generally arise upon appeal from decisions of Department of Labor Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) or the Administrator of the Department's Wage and Hour Division (WHD). Depending upon the statute at issue, the parties may appeal the Board's decisions to Federal district or appellate courts and, ultimately, to the U.S. Supreme Court. http://www.dol.gov/arb/welcome.html For further information, call 202-693-6234. Benefits Review The Benefits Review Board (BRB) consists of five members appointed by the Secretary. In 1972, Congress created the Board to review and issue decisions on appeals of workers' compensation cases arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and its extensions, and the Black Lung Benefits amendments to the Federal Coal Mine Safety Act of 1969. Board decisions may be appealed to the U.S. Courts of Appeals and to the U.S. Supreme Court. http://www.dol.gov/brb/welcome.html For further information, call 202-693-6234. Employees' Compensation Appeals The Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB) is a five-member quasijudicial body appointed by the Secretary and delegated exclusive jurisdiction by Congress to hear and make final decisions on appeals filed by Federal workers arising under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). The Board was created by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1946 (60 Stat. 1095). The Board's decisions are not reviewable and are binding upon the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). http://www.dol.gov/ecab/welcome.html For further information, call 202-693-6234. Sources of Information Agencies / Programs The DOL carries out its mission through a number of offices and agencies, which are organized into major program areas. An Assistant Secretary, Director, or other official oversees each of these offices and agencies. https://www.dol.gov/agencies https://www.dol.gov/general/dol-agencies A–Z Index The DOL Web site features an alphabetical index to help visitors search for information or browse topics of interest. https://www.dol.gov/general/siteindex https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] Business Opportunities The Office of Procurement Services is the primary procurement office for the DOL national office. It carries out most contracting, grants, and related activities. The Office procures a variety of goods and services on a recurring basis: auditors, expert witnesses, moving services, printing and graphics, support services, technical studies, and video productions. It also acts as the central procurement center for the Department’s information technology needs. Phone, 202-693-4570. http://www.dol.gov/oasam/boc/ops/index.htm The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization administers the DOL's small business program in accordance with the Small Business Act. It seeks to ensure a fair share of procurement opportunities for small businesses, as well as for Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certified, service-disabled veteran-owned, small disadvantaged, and woman-owned small businesses. Phone, 202-603-7299. https://www.dol.gov/oasam/boc/osdbu/index.htm Employment Detailed information on job opportunities with the DOL—including the addresses and telephone numbers of personnel offices in the regions and in Washington, DC—is available online. http://www.dol.gov/dol/jobs.htm Find It! The "Find It" Web page allows Internet visitors to look for information by audience or by topic. It also contains the following internal links: A–Z index, DOL agencies, DOL forms, DOL services by location, and top 20 requested items. https://www.dol.gov/general/findit Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA provides that anyone can request access to Federal agency records or information. The DOL must disclose records that are properly requested in writing by any person. Pursuant, however, to one or more of nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the law, a Federal agency may withhold information. The FOIA applies only to Federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by Congress, the courts, State or local government agencies, and private entities. https://www.dol.gov/general/foia Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Answers to many FAQs are posted on the DOL's Web site. http://webapps.dol.gov/dolfaq/dolfaq.asp History A historical timeline is available on the DOL's Web site. https://www.dol.gov/general/aboutdol/history The history of the DOL in narrative form is available on its Web site. https://www.dol.gov/general/aboutdol/history/webannalspage https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] Library The Wirtz Labor Library maintains an online card catalog of holdings added to the library after January of 1975. The online catalog also includes collections of historical significance: for example, the Folio and James Taylor Collections. The library is open to the public from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on weekdays, excluding Federal holidays. If the purpose of a visit is to access research material, contact the library in advance: Wirtz Labor Library, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Frances Perkins Building, Room N–2445, Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-693-6600. http://www.dol.gov/oasam/wirtzlaborlibrary | Email: m-Library@dol.gov Minimum Wage The DOL Web site features a list of DOL Web pages that deal with the topic of minimum wage. The Wage and Hour Division administers and enforces the federal minimum wage law. https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/wages/minimumwage Newsroom The newsroom features the DOL newsletter, news releases, and press resources, including national media contact information. Phone, 202-693-4676. https://www.dol.gov/newsroom Office of Inspector General (OIG) To file a complaint of abuse, fraud, or waste, use the online complaint form, call the OIG Hotline, or write to the Office of Inspector General, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room S–5506, Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-6936999 or 800-347-3756. Fax, 202-693-7020. https://www.oig.dol.gov/hotline.htm The OIG maintains a glossary of terms related to its activities and mission. https://www.oig.dol.gov/hotlineterms.htm Open Government The DOL has a comprehensive Open Government plan to support the making of a more accountable, responsive, and transparent Government. https://www.dol.gov/open Plain Language The DOL is committed to producing documents whose content complies with Federal plain language guidelines. It trains its employees and has adopted an oversight process to ensure the use of plain language in any document that is necessary for obtaining Federal Government benefits or services or filing taxes, provides information on Federal Government benefits or services, or explains to the public how to comply with a requirement that the Federal Government administers or enforces. https://www.dol.gov/general/plainwriting Popular Topics The DOL Web site features a topics page with links for convenient access to popular material. https://www.dol.gov/general/topic https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] Publications The Office of Public Affairs distributes factsheets that describe the activities of the major agencies within the Department. See individual agency webpages for more information. Public Disclosure The Office of Labor-Management Standards maintains an online disclosure room where online visitors can search for union annual financial reports starting with the year 2000; view and print reports filed by unions, union officers and employees, employers, and labor relations consultants starting with the year 2000; and order copies of reports for the years prior to 2000. Certain collective bargaining agreements are also available. OLMS has public disclosure room: 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N–1519, Washington, DC 20210, which offers the same materials. http://www.unionreports.gov | Email: OLMS-Public@dol.gov Spanish The DOL supports the Hispanic workforce. An online list highlights some of the Department's Spanish resources. This list is intended for English-speakers who are looking for information in Spanish to share with the Hispanic community. https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/spanish-speakingtopic http://www.dol.gov/dol/contact/media-contact-regional.htm For further information concerning the Department of Labor, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Labor, Room S–1032, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-693-4650. BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL LABOR AFFAIRS 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 202-693-4770 http://www.dol.gov/ilab DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY Vacant Associate Deputy Undersecretary Vacant Associate Deputy Undersecretary Mark Mittelhauser The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) promotes a fair global playing field for workers and businesses in the United States by enforcing trade commitments; strengthening labor standards; and combating international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking. ILAB combines trade and labor monitoring and enforcement, policy engagement, technical assistance, and research to carry out the international responsibilities of the Department. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab/about-us/offices Sources of Information Contracts / Grants The Bureau of International Labor Affairs partners with international organizations, non-governmental organizations, universities, research institutions, and others to advance workers' rights and livelihoods through technical assistance projects, research, and project evaluations. These activities are funded through grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab/resources/grants Laws / Regulations ILAB's work supports the President's and the Secretary of Labor's objectives related to labor and foreign policy and meets all applicable congressional mandates. The Bureau's Web site features a page of laws and regulations that are relevant to its work. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab/about/laws Newsroom The Bureau posts news releases on its Web site. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab/newsroom Reports Legislation and delegations from the President mandate that ILAB prepare a number of reports to inform policy deliberations and the public about certain trade and labor issues. ILAB publishes three reports on international child labor and forced labor that serve as valuable resources for research, advocacy, government action and corporate responsibility. These reports are The Department of Labor's Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor; the List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor; and the List of Products Produced by Forced or Indentured Child Labor. For each new trade agreement that the President submits to Congress, ILAB prepares reports on the potential employment impacts in the United States and on the labor rights situation in the proposed partner country or countries. https://www.dol.gov/ilab/reports Research ILAB conducts and funds rigorous research and evaluation projects and uses the results to inform the design and implementation of policy and programs. Our research programs cover the effects of trade on American workers, crosscountry comparisons of labor markets, worker livelihoods, and worker rights and related enforcement issues, including with regard to child labor and forced labor around the world. https://www.dol.gov/ilab/research Web-based Resources The Bureau's Web sites features a toolkit to help responsible entrepreneurs reduce the chance that their products—and the raw materials from which they are made—are harvested, manufactured, or mined by children who should be in school or by workers who are locked in sweatshops or forced to work through threats or false promises. ILAB has also made available to the public a research app, Sweat & Toil: Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking Around the World. This app represents a comprehensive resource, developed by ILAB, documenting child labor and forced labor worldwide, with data and research from ILAB's three flagship reports on child labor and forced labor. https://www.dol.gov/ilab/child-forced-labor/index.htm http://www.dol.gov/ilab For further information, contact the Bureau of International Affairs, Department of Labor, Room C–2235, Washington, DC 20201. Phone, 202-693-4770. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS 2 Massachusetts Avenue NE., Washington, DC 20212 202-691-7800 800-877-8339 (TDD) http://www.bls.gov COMMISSIONER Erica L. Groshen Deputy Commissioner William Wiatrowski The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) was established, in the Department of the Interior, as the Bureau of Labor by the act of June 27, 1884 (23 Stat. 60). It was renamed the Bureau of Labor Statistics by the act of March 4, 1913 (37 Stat. 737). The BLS measures labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. It also collects, analyzes, and disseminates essential economic information to support public and private decisionmaking. The Bureau strives to have its data satisfy a number of criteria, including: relevance to current social and economic issues, timeliness in reflecting today's rapidly changing economic conditions, accuracy and consistently high statistical quality, and impartiality in both subject matter and presentation. Basic data are issued in monthly, quarterly, and annual news releases; bulletins, reports, and special publications; and periodicals. Regional offices issue additional reports and releases that often contain content of local or regional relevance. http://www.bls.gov/bls/infohome.htm Sources of Information Data Tools Calculators, databases, and tables are available online. http://www.bls.gov/data Employment Information on career opportunities is available online. http://bls.gov/jobs/home.htm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The BLS posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. http://www.bls.gov/bls/faqs.htm Glossary The BLS maintains a glossary on its Web site. http://www.bls.gov/bls/glossary.htm Green Jobs The BLS received funding to develop and implement the collection of new data on environmentally sustainable jobs. The Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages and Occupational Employment Statistics programs are involved in this effort. Information on the BLS green jobs initiative, the status of survey development, the BLS green jobs definition, as well as a link to career https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] information for selected green jobs, and other information, are available on the "Measuring Green Jobs" Web page. https://www.bls.gov/green/home.htm The BLS has defined the term "green jobs" for use in data collection and posted its green jobs definition online. https://www.bls.gov/green/home.htm#definition Publications The BLS publishes bulletins and reports and economic news releases. Its major publications include "Beyond the Numbers," "Career Outlook," "Monthly Labor Review," "Occupational Outlook Handbook," "The Economics Daily", and "Spotlight on Statistics." These publications are available online. For more information, contact the Washington Information Office or one of the Bureau's regional offices. http://www.bls.gov/opub Regional Information Economic statistics and data according to geographic areas are available on the "Regional Information Offices" Web page. http://www.bls.gov/bls/regnhome.htm Resources by Audience The BLS Web site contains pages of useful information on the economy for the benefit of specific audiences: business leaders, consumers, developers, economists, investors, job seekers, media, public policymakers, students and teachers, and survey respondents. https://www.bls.gov/audience/home.htm A–Z Index The BLS Web site features an alphabetical index to help visitors navigate its content. http://www.bls.gov/bls/topicsaz.htm Unemployment / Employment A local area unemployment statistics map is available on the BLS Web site. http://data.bls.gov/map/MapToolServlet?survey=la An overview of statistics on unemployment is available on the BLS Web site. http://www.bls.gov/bls/unemployment.htm An overview of statistics on employment is available on the BLS Web site. http://www.bls.gov/bls/employment.htm Updates The BLS Web site features an online subscription form to sign up for electronic updates. https://subscriptions.bls.gov/accounts/USDOLBLS/subscriber/new http://www.bls.gov For further information, contact the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] Labor, Room 4040, 2 Massachusetts Avenue NE., Washington, DC 20212. Phone, 202-691-7800. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210 866-444-3272 http://www.dol.gov/ebsa ASSISTANT SECRETARY Phyllis C. Borzi Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Judith Mares Deputy Assistant Secretary for Program Operations Timothy Hauser The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) promotes and protects the retirement, health, and other benefits of the over 141 million participants and beneficiaries in over 5 million private sector employee benefit plans. EBSA develops regulations; assists and educates workers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and service providers; and enforces the law. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act is enforced through 13 field offices nationwide and a national office in Washington, DC. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/about-ebsa Sources of Information Ask EBSA EBSA's workers and families assistance Web page provides accessible information on programs and services, answers to questions, and assistance in cases where a health or retirement benefit has been denied inappropriately. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/about-ebsa/ask-a-question/ask-ebsa Key Topics The EBSA Web site features a page with links to key topics: health and other employee benefits, reporting and filing, and retirement. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/key-topics Offices A list of EBSA regional and district offices is available online. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/about-ebsa/about-us/regional-offices#districtoffices Publications The EBSA distributes booklets, factsheets, and pamphlets on employer obligations and employee rights under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. A list of publications is available online or from the Office of Outreach, Education, and Assistance. Phone, 866-444-3272. http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/main.html Reading Room The EBSA maintains a disclosure room at Room N–1513, 200 Constitution https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Reports filed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act may be examined in the public disclosure room and purchased for 15 cents per page. Phone, 202-693-8673. http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/foia/foia.html Spanish Information is available in Spanish. https://www.dol.gov/es/agencies/ebsa/about-ebsa/our-activities/informacion-enespanol http://www.dol.gov/ebsa For further information, contact the Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor, Room S-2524, Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 866-4443272. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20520 877-872-5627 http://www.doleta.gov ASSISTANT SECRETARY Portia Y. Wu Deputy Assistant Secretary Gerri Fiala Deputy Assistant Secretary Eric Seleznow Deputy Assistant Secretary Byron Zuidema The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) provides quality job training, employment, labor market information, and income maintenance services, primarily through State and local workforce development systems. ETA also administers programs to enhance employment opportunities and business prosperity. https://www.doleta.gov/etainfo/mission.cfm Apprenticeship Programs The Office of Apprenticeship oversees the National Apprenticeship System, sets standards for apprenticeship, and assists States, industry, and labor in developing apprenticeship programs that meet required standards while promoting equal opportunity and safeguarding the welfare of apprentices. http://www.dol.gov/apprenticeship For more information, call 202-693-2796. Contracts Management The Office of Contracts Management (OCM) provides leadership and direction to ensure acquisition excellence, integrity, accountability, and sound management of procurement resources to support Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and Job Corps goals and guiding principles for the acquisition of goods and services. Job Corps contracts account for 75 percent of the Department’s contracting activity. Non-Job Corps contract activity supports ETA grant programs through technical assistance and long-term studies and evaluations. http://www.doleta.gov/contracts For further information, contact the Office of Contracts Management, https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] Department of Labor, Suite N-4643, Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-6933701. Financial Administration The Office of Financial Administration (OFA) is responsible for managing all ETA fiscal resources for programs and activities for which funds are appropriated through its functions of accounting, budget, and financial system oversight. OFA provides critical budgetary, accounting, audit, and internal control management. It coordinates with the Departmental Budget Center and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to provide financial management supporting the accomplishment of all aspects of ETA's mission. http://www.doleta.gov/budget For further information, call 202-693-3162. Foreign Labor Certification The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) carries out the delegated responsibility of the Secretary of Labor under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, concerning the admission of foreign workers into the United States for employment. In carrying out this responsibility, OFLC administers temporary nonimmigrant and permanent labor certification programs through ETA’s National Processing Centers located, respectively, in Chicago and Atlanta. OFLC also administers nationally the issuance of employer-requested prevailing wage determinations through ETA’s National Prevailing Wage and Helpdesk Center located in Washington, DC. Prevailing wage determinations are issued for use in all nonagricultural temporary labor certification programs and the permanent labor certification program. http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov For more information, call 202-693-3010. Job Training The Office of Job Corps (OJC) teaches young adults relevant skills they need to become employable and independent and helps them secure meaningful jobs or opportunities for further education. OJC has six regional offices responsible for monitoring and oversight of Job Corps centers, outreach and admissions, and career transition services. http://www.jobcorps.gov/home.aspx For further information, call 202-693-3000. Management and Administrative Services The Office of Management and Administrative Services (OMAS) is responsible for managing administrative and grant management programs for ETA. OMAS provides critical grant-making and human resources management, information technology services, controlled correspondence, emergency preparedness, Freedom of Information Act coordination, facilities management, and facilitates communication and coordination of activities providing strategic advice, counsel, and customer service to ETA's six regions. OMAS provides technological infrastructure and administrative support for critical ETA functions. https://www.doleta.gov/grants For further information, call 202-693-2800. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] Policy Development and Research The Office of Policy Development and Research (OPDR) supports ETA policies and investments to improve the public workforce system by analyzing, formulating, and recommending legislative changes and options for policy initiatives, including budget justifications. OPDR coordinates ETA’s legislative and regulatory activities and their interactions with international organizations and foreign countries. OPDR maintains ETA’s portion of the Department's regulatory agenda and disseminates advisories and publications to the public workforce system. OPDR provides ETA with strategic approaches to improve performance and outcomes through research, demonstrations, and evaluation of its major programs. OPDR manages the Workforce Investment Act performance accountability reporting system; oversees the maintenance of wage record exchange systems for State and other grantees; coordinates the development of ETA's Operating Plan; and disseminates workforce program performance results. OPDR also provides policy guidance and technical assistance on the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. http://www.doleta.gov/etainfo/opder For further information, call 202-693-3700. Trade Adjustment Assistance The Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) is responsible for administering a workers assistance program for those who have lost or may lose their jobs because of foreign trade. The TAA program provides reemployment services and allowances for eligible individuals. http://www.doleta.gov/tradeact For further information, call 202-693-3560. Unemployment Compensation The Office of Unemployment Insurance (OUI) provides national leadership, oversight, policy guidance, and technical assistance to the Federal-State unemployment compensation system. OUI also interprets Federal legislative requirements. http://www.unemploymentinsurance.doleta.gov For more information, call 202-693-3029. Workforce Investment The Office of Workforce Investment (OWI) is responsible for implementing an integrated national workforce investment system that supports economic growth and provides workers with the information, advice, job search assistance, supportive services, and training needed for employment. OWI also helps employers acquire skilled workers. http://www.doleta.gov/etainfo/WrkSys/WIOffice.cfm For further information, call 202-693-3980. Sources of Information Advisories The ETA uses its advisory system to disseminate its interpretations of Federal laws; procedural, administrative, management, and program direction; and other information to the States, direct grant recipients, and other interested parties. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] https://wdr.doleta.gov/directives Data Unemployment insurance data are available on the ETA Web site. http://www.ows.doleta.gov/unemploy/DataDashboard.asp Program data from the Office of Foreign Labor Certification are available on the ETA Web site. https://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/performancedata.cfm Statistics, charts, and other information used to analyze the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers program are available on the ETA Web site. https://www.doleta.gov/tradeact/StatMap2015.cfm Job Corps Answers to frequently asked questions are posted on the Job Corps Web site. http://www.jobcorps.gov/faq.aspx The six Job Corps regional offices oversee Job Corps centers nationwide. Contact information for these regional offices is available on the Job Corps Web site. http://www.jobcorps.gov/contact.aspx#national Job Corps trains more than 60,000 students at 125 centers nationwide. Contact information for these training centers is available on the Job Corps Web site. Phone, 800-733-5627. http://www.jobcorps.gov/centers.aspx Library A large repository of information is available online at the ETA Library. http://www.doleta.gov/reports News The ETA posts news releases on its Web site. https://www.doleta.gov/ETA_News_Releases Regional Offices Contact information for the ETA's six regional offices is available on its Web site. https://www.doleta.gov/regions/regoffices/Pages/eta_default.cfm? CFID=847134926&CFTOKEN=31628934 Research The research publication database provides access to a collection of research and evaluation reports. The ETA commissioned the research and evaluation reports to help guide the workforce investment system in administering effective programs that enhance employment opportunity and business. https://wdr.doleta.gov/research/eta_default.cfm Youth Services https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] The Division of Youth Services has a "Resources" Web page. https://www.doleta.gov/Youth_services/resources.cfm https://www.doleta.gov/etainfo/ETA_Contacts.cfm For further information, contact the Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 877-872-5627. MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION 201 12th Street South, Suite 400, Arlington, Virginia 22202 202-693-9400 http://www.msha.gov ASSISTANT SECRETARY Joseph A. Main Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations Patricia W. Silvey Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Laura McClintock The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) was created in 1978, when the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 transferred the Federal mine safety program from the Department of the Interior to the Department of Labor. https://www.msha.gov/about/history The MSHA promotes safe and healthful workplaces for the Nation’s miners. The MSHA develops and enforces safety and health rules for all U.S. mines. The MSHA also provides technical, educational, and other assistance to mine operators. https://www.msha.gov/about/mission Sources of Information Data Mine safety and health data—information on accidents, air sampling, employment, injuries, illnesses, inspections, production totals, violations, and more—are available on the MSHA Web site. Compliance calculator tools that allow users to find a mine's history of key health and safety violations are also available the Web site. https://www.msha.gov/data-reports/data-sources-calculators Summaries of MSHA data on annual fatality and injury statistics, most frequently cited standards, number of citations and orders issued, total dollar amount of penalties assessed, and more are available on the MSHA Web site. https://www.msha.gov/data-reports/statistics Employment Information on employment opportunities is available online. http://www.msha.gov/about/careers The MSHA seeks motivated professionals committed to ensuring the health and safety of the Nation's miners. http://arlweb.msha.gov/inspectors/inspectorhiringprogram.asp Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] The MSHA posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://www.msha.gov/training-education/frequently-asked-questions | Email: mshatraining@dol.gov News / Media The MSHA posts alerts and hazards, announcements, congressional testimonies, events, news releases, photographs and videos, and speeches on its Web site. https://www.msha.gov/news-media Offices A complete listing of MSHA district and field offices is available online. http://www.msha.gov/district/disthome.htm Reports Current and historical preliminary accident reports, fatalgrams, and fatal investigation reports for metal, nonmetal, and coal mines are accessible on the MSHA Web site. Quarterly and annual summaries of mining fatalities along with associated best practices and preventative recommendations are also accessible. https://www.msha.gov/data-reports/fatality-reports Part 50 of Title 30 of the "Code of Federal Regulation" (30 CFR Part 50) requires mine operators to notify the MSHA of accidents, requires operators to investigate accidents, and restricts disturbance of accident related areas. This part also requires them to file reports with the MSHA pertaining to accidents, occupational injuries, and occupational illnesses, as well as employment and coal production data. These Data are summarized in quarterly and annual reports. https://www.msha.gov/data-reports/reports Resources / Tools Mine emergency operations information, miners' resources, and technical resources and reports are available on the MSHA Web site. https://www.msha.gov/support-resources/resources-tools Spanish In the top right corner of the MSHA's home page are an Español option and an Inglés option. Using these options, visitors to the Web site can toggle between content in Spanish or English. https://www.msha.gov https://www.msha.gov/about/contact-msha | Email: AskMSHA@dol.gov For further information, contact the Office of Program Education and Outreach Services, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor, 201 12th Street South, Suite 400, Arlington, Virginia 22202. Phone, 202-693-9400. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210 https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] 800-321-6742 http://www.osha.gov ASSISTANT SECRETARY David Michaels Deputy Assistant Secretary Jordan Barab Deputy Assistant Secretary Dorothy Dougherty The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), created pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.), assures safe and healthful working conditions for men and women by promulgating common sense, protective health, and safety standards; enforcing workplace safety and health rules; providing training, outreach, education, and assistance to workers and employers in their efforts to control workplace hazards; prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities; and partnering with States that run their own OSHA-approved programs. https://www.osha.gov/about.html Sources of Information Enforcement Cases The OSHA Web site features a nationwide map of enforcement cases with initial penalties above $40,000. https://www.osha.gov/topcases/bystate.html File a Complaint Information on how to file a safety and health complaint and an electronic complaint form are available on the OSHA Web site. Phone, 800-321-6742. https://www.osha.gov/workers/file_complaint.html Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The OSHA is required to disclose records that are properly requested in writing by any person. An agency may withhold information pursuant to one or more of nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the FOIA. The act applies only to Federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by Congress, the courts, State or local government agencies, and private entities. https://www.osha.gov/as/opa/foia/foia.html Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The OSHA posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://www.osha.gov/OSHA_FAQs.html Injury and Illness Data The OSHA Web site features a searchable, establishment-specific database for establishments that provided OSHA with valid data from 1996 through 2011. https://www.osha.gov/pls/odi/establishment_search.html Workplace injury, illness, and fatality statistics are available on the OSHA Web site. https://www.osha.gov/oshstats/work.html https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] Make a Report Employers must notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers a work-related amputation, hospitalization, or loss of an eye. A fatality must be reported within 8 hours; an amputation, in-patient hospitalization, or eye loss must be reported within 24 hours. An employer should be prepared to supply the name of the business, the names of employees who were affected, the location and time of the incident, a brief description of the incident, and a contact person and phone number. https://www.osha.gov/report.html News The OSHA posts news releases, which can be sorted by subject, date, or region, on its Web site. https://www.osha.gov/newsrelease.html The "What's New" Web page features news items that are organized chronologically. https://www.osha.gov/whatsnew.html Offices A complete listing of OSHA regional and area offices is available online. http://www.osha.gov/html/RAmap.html Publications OSHA publications are accessible online. https://www.osha.gov/pls/publications/publication.html Site Index An A–Z index is available on the OSHA Web site. https://www.osha.gov/html/a-z-index.html Spanish In the top right corner of the OSHA's home page are an Español option and an Inglés option. Using these options, visitors to the Web site can toggle between content in Spanish or English. https://www.osha.gov Training / Education Stand-alone, interactive, Web-based training tools—eTools and the eMatrix— are available on the OSHA Web site. These tools are highly illustrated and utilize graphical menus. https://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/oshasoft/index.html Prevention video training tools (v-tools) on construction hazards are available on the OSHA Web site. These videos show how workers can be injured suddenly or even killed on the job. The videos assist those who are in the construction industry with identifying, reducing, and eliminating hazards. The videos are presented in clear, accessible vocabulary; show common construction worksite activities; and most are 2–4 minutes long. https://www.osha.gov/dts/vtools/construction.html https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] https://www.osha.gov/html/Feed_Back.html For further information, contact the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-6932000 or 800-321-6742. VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICE Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210 866-487-2365 http://www.dol.gov/vets ASSISTANT SECRETARY Mike Michaud Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Teresa W. Gerton Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations and Management Sam Shellenberger The Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) is responsible for administering veterans’ employment and training programs and compliance activities that help them and servicemembers succeed in their civilian careers. VETS also administers the Jobs for Veterans State Grant program, which provides grants to States to fund personnel dedicated to serving the employment needs of veterans. VETS field staff works closely with and provides technical assistance to State employment workforce agencies to ensure that veterans receive priority of service and gain meaningful employment. VETS has two competitive grants programs: the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program, and the Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program. VETS also prepares separating servicemembers for the civilian labor market with its Transition Assistance Program Employment Workshop. VETS has three distinct compliance programs: the Federal Contractor Program, Veterans’ Preference in Federal hiring and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). With respect to Federal contractors, VETS promulgates regulations and maintains oversight of the program by assisting contractors to comply with their affirmative action and reporting obligations. Although the Office of Personnel Management is responsible for administering and interpreting statutes and regulations governing veterans’ preference in Federal hiring, VETS investigates allegations that veterans’ preference rights have been violated. In addition, VETS preserves servicemembers' employment and reemployment rights through its administration and enforcement of the USERRA statute. VETS conducts thorough investigations of alleged violations and conducts an extensive USERRA outreach program. https://www.dol.gov/vets/aboutvets/aboutvets.htm Sources of Information Directories A national office directory is available online. https://www.dol.gov/vets/aboutvets/nationaloffice.htm A regional and State directory is available online. https://www.dol.gov/vets/aboutvets/regionaloffices/map.htm https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Any person has the right to request access to Federal agency records or information. VETS is required to disclose records that are properly requested in writing by any person. An agency may withhold information pursuant to nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the FOIA. The act applies only to Federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by Congress, the courts, or by State or local government agencies. A FOIA request should be submitted to the appropriate national or regional VETS office by email, fax, or mail. The subject line, cover page, or envelope should be clearly labeled "Freedom of Information Act Request." The content of the request should indicate that it is a FOIA request, and it should contain as much information as possible describing the record or records being sought. https://www.dol.gov/vets/foia Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) VETS posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://www.dol.gov/vets/resources/faqs.htm Grants Information on grants and other opportunities is available online. http://www.dol.gov/vets/resources/grants.htm Hire a Veteran Resources to help employers hire veterans are available online. https://www.dol.gov/vets/hire/index.htm News / Media VETS posts news releases and public service announcements on its Web site. https://www.dol.gov/vets/news.htm Updates / Reports The VETS Web site features updates and reports, as well as congressional testimonies, factsheets, and infographics. https://www.dol.gov/vets/updates/index.htm http://www.dol.gov/vets For further information, contact the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training, Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-693-4700. WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210 866-487-9243 http://www.dol.gov/whd ADMINISTRATOR David Weil Deputy Administrator Laura A. Fortman Deputy Administrator for Program Operations Patricia Davidson https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforces Federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor law requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. WHD also enforces the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, wage garnishment provisions of the Consumer Credit Protection Act, and a number of employment standards and worker protections as provided in several immigration-related statutes. Additionally, WHD administers and enforces the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis Bacon Act and the Service Contract Act and other statutes applicable to Federal contracts for construction and for the provision of goods and services. https://www.dol.gov/whd/about/mission/whdmiss.htm Sources of Information Evaluations / Studies The WHD posts evaluations and studies on its Web site in Portable Document Format (PDF). https://www.dol.gov/whd/resources/evaluations.htm File a Complaint Instructions for filing a complaint are available online. Phone, 866-487-9243. https://www.dol.gov/wecanhelp/howtofilecomplaint.htm Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The WHD is required to disclose records that are properly requested in writing by any person. The WHD may withhold information pursuant to nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the FOIA. The WHD does not require a special FOIA request form. A request must reasonably describe the desired record. Providing its name or title is not mandatory, but the more specific the record description, the more likely that WHD staff can locate it. A FOIA request must be made in writing and may be submitted by courier service, email, fax, or postal mail. https://www.dol.gov/whd/foia/index.htm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The WHD provides answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://www.dol.gov/wecanhelp/faq.htm News The WHD posts national and State news releases on its Web site. https://www.dol.gov/whd/media/press/whdprssToc.asp Offices Contact information for WHD area, district, and regional offices is available on the "WHD Local Offices" Web page. https://www.dol.gov/whd/america2.htm Resources Resources for workers are available on the WHD Web site. https://www.dol.gov/whd/workers.htm https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] Resources for employers are available on the WHD Web site. https://www.dol.gov/whd/foremployers.htm Resources for State and local governments are available on the WHD Web site. https://www.dol.gov/whd/forstatelocalgovernments.htm https://www.dol.gov/whd/contact_us.htm For further information, contact the Office of the Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor, Room S-3502, Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-693-0051. WOMEN'S BUREAU Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210 202-693-6710 http://www.dol.gov/wb DIRECTOR Latifa Lyles Deputy Director Joan Harrigan-Farrelly The Women's Bureau develops policies and standards and conducts inquiries to safeguard the interests of working women, to advocate for their equality and the economic security of their families, and to promote quality work environments. The Bureau identifies, researches, and analyzes topics that are relevant for working women; pioneers policies and programs to address those topics; and enhances public education and outreach efforts to raise awareness on key issues and developments affecting women in the workforce. http://www.dol.gov/wb/overview_14.htm Sources of Information Blog The Bureau's Web site features a blog. https://www.dol.gov/wb/media/blog_posts.htm Data / Statistics Current and historical statistics on a broad range of topics and subpopulations of women in the labor force are available online. http://www.dol.gov/wb/stats/stats_data.htm Regional Offices A complete listing of Women's Bureau regional offices is available online. http://www.dol.gov/wb/info_about_wb/regions/regional_offices.htm Resources Resources for women in the labor force produced by or in collaboration with the Bureau are available on its Web site. https://www.dol.gov/wb/resources https://www.dol.gov/wb/info_about_wb/contact_us.htm https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AkOVVMg8LS8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:01 PM] For further information, contact the Women’s Bureau, Department of Labor, Room S-3002, NW., Washington, DC 20210. 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Flaggs Director, Budget and Planning Douglas Pitkin Director, Foreign Service Institute Mark Ostfield, Acting Director, Human Resources / Director General of the Foreign Service Director, Office of Management Policy, Rightsizing and Innovation William Todd, Acting Paul Wedderien Director, Office of Medical Services Charles Rosenfarb Director, Overseas Buildings Operations Addison D. Davis IV Under Secretary for Political Affairs David M. Hale Hale Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Tibor P. Nagy, Jr. Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Coordinator of International Information Patrick Murphy, Acting A. Wess Mitchell Kevin E. Maley David Satterfield, Acting Vacancy Kimberly Breier Heather Nauert, Acting Marie T. Royce Michelle S. Giuda Vacancy https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] Programs Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Research Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs Ambassador-at-Large of the Office of Global Women's Issues Daniel Smith Mary Elizabeth Taylor Vacancy Chief of Protocol Sean P. Lawler Coordinator, Office of U.S. Global AIDS Deborah Brix Director, Office of Civil Rights Gregory B. Smith Director, Office of Policy Planning Kiron Skinner Inspector General Steve A. Unick Legal Adviser Jennifer Newstead "Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIS (S/SECI)" Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Special Representative for North Korea (S/DPRK) Special Representative for Syria Engagement (S/SRS) Special Representative for Iran (S/IAG) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation (S/SRA) Brett McGurk Robert C. O'Brien Stephen E. Biegun James Jeffrey Zalmay M. Khalilzad Zalmay M. Khalilzad UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS 799 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 "United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Representative in the Nikki Haley Securitv Council" U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations "United States Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations" United States Representative to the Economic and Social Council United States Representative for United Nations Management and Reform Inspector General Jonathan R. Cohen Amy Tachco, Acting Kelley E. Currie Cherith Norman-Chalet Steve A. Linick https://oig.state.gov/about/IG UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS 799 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Representative in the Nikki Haley Security Council Deputy United States Representative to the United Nations United States Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations United States Representative to the Economic and Social Council United States Representative for United Nations Management and Reform Michele Sisson Amy Tachco, Acting Kelley E. Currie Isobel Coleman https://usun.state.gov/leadership The above lists of key personnel were updated 11–2018. [For the Department of State statement of organization, see the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 22, Part 5.] The Department of State advises the President on issues of foreign policy; supports democracy, freedom, and prosperity for all people; and fosters conditions that favor stability and progress worldwide. The Department of State was established by act of July 27, 1789, as the Department of Foreign Affairs and was renamed Department of State by act of September 15, 1789 (22 U.S.C. 2651 note). Secretary of State The Secretary of State is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and supervision of U.S. foreign relations and for the interdepartmental activities of the U.S. Government abroad. The Secretary is the first-ranking member of the Cabinet, is a member of the National Security Council, and is in charge of the operations of the Department, including the Foreign Service. http://www.state.gov/secretary Regional Bureaus Foreign affairs activities worldwide are handled by the geographic bureaus, which include the Bureaus of African Affairs, European and Eurasian Affairs, East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Near Eastern Affairs, South and Central Asian Affairs, and Western Hemisphere Affairs. http://www.state.gov/p Administration The Bureau of Administration provides support programs and services to Department of State operations worldwide, as well as programs and services to other U.S. Government agencies represented at U.S. Embassies and consulates. These functions include administrative policy; domestic emergency management; management of owned or leased facilities in the United States; procurement, supply, travel, and transportation support; classified pouch, unclassified pouch, and domestic mail distribution; official records, publishing, library, and foreign language interpreting and translating services; and support to the schools abroad that educate dependents of U.S. Government employees assigned to diplomatic and consular missions. Direct services to the public include authenticating documents used abroad for legal and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] business purposes; responding to requests under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts; providing the electronic reading room for public reference to State Department records; and determining use of the diplomatic reception rooms of the Harry S. Truman headquarters building in Washington, DC. http://www.state.gov/m/a For further information, contact the Bureau of Administration. Phone, 202-485-7000. Arms Control, Verification and Compliance The Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance is responsible for ensuring and verifying compliance with international arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements and commitments. The Bureau also leads negotiation and implementation efforts with respect to strategic arms control, most recently the new START Treaty and conventional forces in Europe. The Bureau is the principal policy representative to the intelligence community with regard to verification and compliance matters and uses this role to promote, preserve, and enhance key collection and analytic capabilities and to ensure that intelligence verification, compliance, and implementation requirements are met. The Bureau staffs and manages treaty implementation commissions, creates negotiation and implementation policy for agreements and commitments, and develops policy for future arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament arrangements. It also provides secure government-to-government communication linkages with foreign treaty partners. The Bureau is also responsible for preparing verifiability assessments on proposals and agreements, and reporting these to Congress as required. The Bureau also prepares the "President's Annual Report to Congress on Adherence to and Compliance With Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments," as well as the reports required by the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act. http://www.state.gov/t/avc For further information, contact the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance. Phone, 202-647-6830. Fax, 202-647-1321. Budget and Planning The Bureau of Budget and Planning manages budgeting and resource management for operation accounts. http://www.state.gov/s/d/rm For further information, contact the Bureau of Budget and Planning. Phone, 202-6478517. Comptroller and Global Financial Services The Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services, led by the Chief Financial Officer, integrates strategic planning, budgeting, and performance to secure departmental resources. The Bureau manages all departmental strategic and performance planning; global financial services, including accounting, disbursing, and payroll; issuance of financial statements and oversight of the Department's management control program; coordination of national security resources and remediation of vulnerabilities within the Department's global critical infrastructure; and management of the International Cooperative Administrative Support Services Program. http://www.state.gov/m/cgfs For further information, contact the Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services. Phone, 703-875-4364. Conflict and Stabilization Operations https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] The Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations advances U.S. national security by driving integrated, civilian-led efforts to prevent, respond to, and stabilize crises in priority states, setting conditions for long-term peace. The Bureau emphasizes sustainable solutions guided by local dynamics and actors and promotes unity of effort, strategic use of scarce resources, and burden sharing with international partners. http://www.state.gov/j/cso For further information, contact the Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations. Phone, 202-663-0299. Consular Affairs The Bureau of Consular Affairs is responsible for the protection and welfare of American citizens and interests abroad; the administration and enforcement of the provisions of the immigration and nationality laws insofar as they concern the Department of State and Foreign Service; the issuance of passports and visas; and related services. Approximately 18 million passports a year are issued by the Bureau's Office of Passport Services at the processing centers in Portsmouth, NH, and Charleston, SC, and the regional agencies in Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Aurora, CO; Honolulu, HI; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Norwalk, CT; Detroit, MI; Minneapolis, MN; and Washington, DC. In addition, the Bureau helps secure America's borders against entry by terrorists or narcotraffickers, facilitates international adoptions, and supports parents whose children have been abducted abroad. http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en.html More information is available online at the Bureau of Consular Affairs. Counterterrorism The Bureau of Counterterrorism leads the Department in the U.S. Government's effort to counter terrorism abroad and secure the United States against foreign terrorist threats. To carry out its mission, the Bureau develops and implements counterterrorism strategies, promotes international cooperation on counterterrorism issues, serves as the Department’s key link on counterterrorism to the Department of Homeland Security, focuses efforts to counter violent extremism, and develops international partner counterterrorism capacity. http://www.state.gov/j/ct For further information, contact CT’s Office of Public Affairs. Phone, 202-647-1845. Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is responsible for developing and implementing U.S. policy on democracy, human rights, labor, religious freedom, monitoring and combating anti-Semitism, and advocating for inclusion of people with disabilities. DRL practices diplomatic engagement and advocacy to protect human rights and strengthen democratic institutions. Working with governments, civil society, and multilateral organizations to support democratic governance and human rights, the Bureau also participates in multi-stakeholder initiatives to encourage multinational corporations to adhere to human rights standards of conduct, including the elimination of child labor. DRL fulfills the USG reporting responsibilities on human rights and democracy, producing the annual "Country Reports on Human Rights Practices," the annual "International Religious Freedom" report, and the "Advancing Freedom and Democracy" report. Providing targeted program assistance through the Human Rights and Democracy Fund and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] other funding streams, the Bureau works to protect human rights and strengthen democratic institutions around the world. DRL programs help prosecute war criminals, promote religious freedom, support workers' rights, encourage accountability in governance, as well as facilitate freedom of expression and freedom to access information on the Internet. The Bureau also has a Congressionally mandated responsibility to ensure that foreign military assistance and training is not provided to gross violators of human rights. DRL leads the Secretary of State's Task Force on Global Internet Freedom. http://www.state.gov/j/drl For further information, contact the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Phone, 202-647-2126. Diplomatic Security The Bureau of Diplomatic Security provides a secure environment to promote U.S. interests at home and abroad. The Bureau's mission includes protecting the Secretary of State and other senior Government officials, resident and visiting foreign dignitaries, and foreign missions in the United States; conducting criminal, counterintelligence, and personnel security investigations; ensuring the integrity of international travel documents, sensitive information, classified processing equipment, and management information systems; the physical and technical protection of domestic and overseas facilities of the Department of State; providing professional law enforcement and security training to U.S. and foreign personnel; and a comprehensive, multifaceted overseas security program serving the needs of U.S. missions and resident U.S. citizens and business communities. Through the Office of Foreign Missions, the Bureau regulates the domestic activities of the foreign diplomatic community in the areas of taxation, real property acquisitions, motor vehicle operation, domestic travel, and customs processing. http://www.state.gov/m/ds For further information, contact the Bureau of Diplomatic Security Office of Public Affairs. Phone, 571-345-2502. Economic and Business Affairs The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) promotes international trade, investment, economic development, and financial stability on behalf of the American people. EB works to build prosperity and economic security at home and abroad by implementing policy related to the promotion of U.S. trade, investment and exports, international development and reconstruction, intellectual property enforcement, terrorism financing and economic sanctions, international communications and information policy, and aviation and maritime affairs. EB formulates and carries out U.S. foreign economic policy and works to sustain a more democratic, secure, and prosperous world. http://www.state.gov/e/eb For further information, contact the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs. Phone, 202-647-9204. Educational and Cultural Affairs The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs administers the principal provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act (the Fulbright-Hays Act), including U.S. international educational and cultural exchange programs. These programs include the prestigious Fulbright Program for students, scholars, and teachers; the International Visitor Leadership Program, which brings leaders and future leaders from other countries to the United States for consultation with their professional colleagues; and professional, youth, sports, and cultural exchanges. Programs are https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] implemented through cooperative relationships with U.S. nongovernmental organizations that support the Bureau's mission. http://exchanges.state.gov For further information, contact the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Phone, 202-632-6445. Fax, 202-632-2701. Energy Resources The Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) leads the State Department in the U.S. Government’s promotion of U.S. and international energy policy. ENR works to ensure that international energy markets are secure and predictable in order to mitigate potential disruptions, while also working with international partners to diversify U.S. energy supplies. The Bureau also seeks to encourage the transformation of United States and world production and consumption of energy to confront the limits of a hydrocarbon-based society and rapid increases in energy demand. ENR works to promote good governance, transparency, and reform of energy sectors globally, which will help broaden energy access, further ensure stable energy supplies, and reduce political instability. http://www.state.gov/e/enr For further information, contact the Bureau of Energy Resources. Phone, 202-6473423. Foreign Service To a great extent, the future of our country depends on the relations we have with other countries, and those relations are conducted principally by the U.S. Foreign Service. Trained representatives stationed worldwide provide the President and the Secretary of State with much of the raw material from which foreign policy is made and with the recommendations that help shape it. Ambassadors are the personal representatives of the President and report to the President through the Secretary of State. Ambassadors have full responsibility for implementation of U.S. foreign policy by any and all U.S. Government personnel within their country of assignment, except those under military commands. Their responsibilities include negotiating agreements between the United States and the host country, explaining and disseminating official U.S. policy, and maintaining cordial relations with that country's government and people. For a complete listing of Foreign Service posts, including addresses, telephone numbers, and key officials, use the link below. http://www.usembassy.gov Foreign Service Institute The Foreign Service Institute of the Department of State is the Federal Government's primary foreign affairs-related training institution. In addition to the Department of State, the Institute provides training for more than 47 other Government agencies. The Institute has more than 700 courses, including some 70 foreign language courses, ranging in length from 1 day to 2 years. The courses are designed to promote successful performance in each professional assignment, to ease the adjustment to other countries and cultures, and to enhance the leadership and management capabilities of the foreign affairs community. http://www.state.gov/m/fsi For further information, contact the Foreign Service Institute. Phone, 703-302-7144. Fax, 703-302-7152. Information Resource Management https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] The Bureau of Information Resource Management (IRM) provides the Department with the information technology it needs to carry out U.S. diplomacy in the information age. The IRM Bureau is led by the Department's Chief Information Officer. IRM establishes effective information resource management planning and policies; ensures availability of information technology systems and operations, including information technology contingency planning, to support the Department's diplomatic, consular, and management operations; exercises management responsibility to ensure the Department's information resources meet the business requirements of the Department and provide an effective basis for knowledge sharing and collaboration within the Department and with other foreign affairs agencies and partners; exercises delegated approving authority for the Secretary of State for the development and administration of the Department's computer and information security programs and policies. http://www.state.gov/m/irm For further information, contact the Bureau of Information Resource Management. Phone, 202-647-2977. Inspector General The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts independent audits, inspections, and investigations to promote effective management, accountability, and positive change in the Department of State, the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), and the foreign affairs community. OIG provides leadership to promote integrity, efficiency, effectiveness, and economy; prevents and detects waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement; identifies vulnerabilities and recommends constructive solutions; offers expert assistance to improve Department and BBG operations; communicates timely, useful information that facilitates decision-making and achieves measurable gains; and keeps the Department, BBG, and Congress informed. https://oig.state.gov For further information, contact the Office of Inspector General. Phone, 202-663-0340. Intelligence and Research The primary mission of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) is to harness intelligence to serve U.S. diplomacy. Drawing on all-source intelligence, INR provides value-added independent analysis of events to Department policymakers, ensures that intelligence activities support foreign policy and national security purposes, and serves as the focal point in the Department for ensuring policy review of sensitive counterintelligence and law enforcement activities. The Bureau also analyzes geographical and international boundary issues. INR is a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community and serves as the Community’s Executive Agent for Analytical Outreach. http://www.state.gov/s/inr For further information, contact the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. Phone, 202647-1080. International Information Programs The Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) informs, engages, and influences international audiences about U.S. policy and society to advance America's interests. IIP is a leader in developing and implementing public diplomacy strategies that measurably influence international audiences through quality programs and cutting-edge technologies. IIP provides localized contact for U.S. policies and messages, reaching millions worldwide in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Persian, Russian, and Spanish. IIP delivers America's message to the world through a number of key products and services. These programs reach, and are created strictly for, key https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] international audiences, such as U.S. diplomatic missions abroad, the media, government officials, opinion leaders, and the general public in more than 140 countries around the world. They include online and print publications, in-person and telecommunications-based speaker programs, and information resource services. IIP orchestrates the State Department's efforts to counter anti-American disinformation/propaganda and serves as the Department's chief link with other agencies in coordinating international public diplomacy programs. http://www.state.gov/r/iip For further information, contact the Bureau of International Information Programs. Phone, 202-632-9942. International Narcotics and Law Enforcement The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is responsible for developing policies and managing programs to combat and counter international narcotics production and trafficking, and for strengthening law enforcement and other rule of law institutional capabilities outside the United States. The Bureau also directs narcotics control coordinators at posts abroad and provides guidance on narcotics control, justice sector reform, and anticrime matters to the chiefs of missions. It supports the development of strong, sustainable criminal justice systems as well as training for police force and judicial officials. INL works closely with a broad range of other U.S. Government agencies. http://www.state.gov/j/inl For further information, contact the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. Phone, 202-647-2545. Fax, 202-736-4045. International Organizations The Bureau of International Organization Affairs provides guidance and support for U.S. participation in international organizations and conferences and formulates and implements U.S. policy toward international organizations, with particular emphasis on those organizations which make up the United Nations system. It provides direction in the development, coordination, and implementation of U.S. multilateral policy. http://www.state.gov/p/io For further information, contact the Bureau of International Organization Affairs. Phone, 202-647-9600. Fax, 202-736-4116. International Security and Nonproliferation The Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN), is responsible for managing a broad range of nonproliferation, counterproliferation, and arms control functions. ISN leads U.S. efforts to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, radiological, chemical, and biological weapons) related materials, and their delivery systems. It is responsible for spearheading efforts to promote international consensus on weapons of mass destruction proliferation through bilateral and multilateral diplomacy; addressing weapons of mass destruction proliferation threats posed by nonstate actors and terrorist groups by improving physical security, using interdiction and sanctions, and actively participating in the Proliferation Security Initiative; coordinating the implementation of key international treaties and arrangements, working to make them relevant to today's security challenges; working closely with the U.N., the G–8, NATO, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and other international institutions and organizations to reduce and eliminate the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction; and supporting efforts of foreign partners to prevent, protect against, and respond to the threat or use of weapons of mass destruction by https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] terrorists. http://www.state.gov/t/isn For further information, contact the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation. Phone, 202-647-9868. Fax, 202-736-4863. Legal Adviser The Office of the Legal Adviser advises the Secretary of State and other Department officials on all domestic and international legal matters relating to the Department of State, Foreign Service, and diplomatic and consular posts abroad. The Office's lawyers draft, negotiate, and interpret treaties, international agreements, domestic statutes, departmental regulations, Executive orders, and other legal documents; provide guidance on international and domestic law; represent the United States in international organization, negotiation, and treaty commission meetings; work on domestic and foreign litigation affecting the Department's interests; and represent the United States before international tribunals, including the International Court of Justice. http://www.state.gov/s/l For further information, contact the Office of the Legal Adviser. Phone, 202-647-9598. Legislative Affairs The Bureau of Legislative Affairs coordinates legislative activity for the Department of State and advises the Secretary, the Deputy, as well as the Under Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries on legislative strategy. The Bureau facilitates effective communication between State Department officials and the Members of Congress and their staffs. Legislative Affairs works closely with the authorizing, appropriations, and oversight committees of the House and Senate, as well as with individual Members that have an interest in State Department or foreign policy issues. The Bureau also manages Department testimony before House and Senate hearings, organizes Member and staff briefings, facilitates congressional travel to overseas posts for Members and staff throughout the year, reviews proposed legislation, and coordinates Statements of Administration Policy on legislation affecting the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. The Legislative Affairs staff advises individual Bureaus of the Department on legislative and outreach strategies and coordinates those strategies with the Secretary's priorities. http://www.state.gov/s/h For further information, contact the Bureau of Legislative Affairs. Phone, 202-647-1714. Medical Services The Office of Medical Services (MED) develops, manages, and staffs a worldwide primary health care system for U.S. Government employees and their eligible dependents residing overseas. In support of its overseas operations, MED approves and monitors the medical evacuation of patients, conducts pre-employment and inservice physical clearance examinations, and provides clinical referral and advisory services. MED also provides for emergency medical response in the event of a crisis at an overseas post. http://www.state.gov/m/med For further information, contact the Office of Medical Services. Phone, 202-663-1649. Fax, 202-663-1613. Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) serves as the foreign policy focal point for international oceans, as well as https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] environmental and scientific efforts. OES projects, protects, and promotes U.S. global interests in these areas by articulating U.S. foreign policy, encouraging international cooperation, and negotiating treaties and other instruments of international law. The Bureau serves as the principal adviser to the Secretary of State on international environment, science, and technology matters and takes the lead in coordinating and brokering diverse interests in the interagency process, where the development of international policies or the negotiation and implementation of relevant international agreements are concerned. The Bureau seeks to promote the peaceful exploitation of outer space, develop and coordinate policy on international health issues, encourage government-to-government scientific cooperation, and prevent the destruction and degradation of the planet's natural resources and the global environment. http://www.state.gov/e/oes For further information, contact the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. Phone, 202-647-3004. Overseas Buildings Operations The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) directs the worldwide overseas buildings program for the Department of State and the U.S. Government community serving abroad under the authority of the chiefs of mission. Along with the input and support of other State Department bureaus, foreign affairs agencies, and Congress, OBO sets worldwide priorities for the design, construction, acquisition, maintenance, use, and sale of real properties and the use of sales proceeds. OBO also serves as the Single Real Property Manager of all overseas facilities under the authority of the chiefs of mission. http://overseasbuildings.state.gov For further information, contact the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations. Phone, 703-875-4131. Fax, 703-875-5043. Political-Military Affairs The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs is the principal link between the Departments of State and Defense and is the Department of State's lead on operational military matters. The Bureau provides policy direction in the areas of international security, security assistance, military operations, defense strategy and policy, counterpiracy measures, and defense trade. Its responsibilities include coordinating the U.S. Government’s response to piracy in the waters off the Horn of Africa, securing base access to support the deployment of U.S. military forces overseas, negotiating status of forces agreements, coordinating participation in coalition combat and stabilization forces, regulating arms transfers, directing military assistance to U.S. allies, combating illegal trafficking in small arms and light weapons, facilitating the education and training of international peacekeepers and foreign military personnel, managing humanitarian mine action programs, and assisting other countries in reducing the availability of man-portable air defense systems. http://www.state.gov/t/pm For further information, contact the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. Phone, 202-6479022. Fax, 202-736-4413. Population, Refugees, and Migration The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration directs the Department's population, refugee, and migration policy development. It administers U.S. contributions to international organizations and nongovernmental organizations for humanitarian assistance- and protection-related programs on behalf of refugees, conflict victims, and internally displaced persons. The Bureau oversees the annual admissions of refugees to the United States for permanent resettlement, working https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] closely with the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, and various State and private voluntary agencies. It coordinates U.S. international population policy and promotes its goals through bilateral and multilateral cooperation. It works closely with the U.S. Agency for International Development, which administers U.S. international population programs. The Bureau also coordinates the Department's international migration policy through bilateral and multilateral diplomacy. The Bureau oversees efforts to encourage greater participation in humanitarian assistance and refugee resettlement on the part of foreign governments and uses humanitarian diplomacy to increase access and assistance to those in need in the absence of political solutions. http://www.state.gov/j/prm For further information, contact the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration. Phone, 202-453-9339. Fax, 202-453-9394. Protocol The Chief of Protocol is the principal adviser to the U.S. Government, the President, the Vice President, and the Secretary of State on matters of diplomatic procedure governed by law or international custom and practice. The Office is responsible for arranging visits of foreign chiefs of state, heads of government, and other high officials to the United States; organizing credential presentations of newly arrived Ambassadors, as presented to the President and to the Secretary of State; operating the President's guest house, Blair House; organizing delegations representing the President at official ceremonies abroad; conducting official ceremonial functions and public events; interpreting the official order of precedence; conducting outreach programs of cultural enrichment and substantive briefings of the Diplomatic Corps; accrediting of over 118,000 embassy, consular, international organization, and other foreign government personnel, members of their families, and domestics throughout the United States; determining entitlement to diplomatic or consular immunity; publishing of diplomatic and consular lists; resolving problems arising out of diplomatic or consular immunity, such as legal and police matters; and approving the opening of embassy and consular offices in conjunction with the Office of Foreign Missions. http://www.state.gov/s/cpr For further information, contact the Office of the Chief of Protocol. Phone, 202-6471735. Fax, 202-647-1560. Public Affairs The Bureau of Public Affairs (PA) supports U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives, advances national interests, and enhances National security by informing and influencing domestic and global public opinion about American interaction with the rest of the world. In addition, PA works to help Americans understand the importance of foreign affairs by conducting press briefings for the domestic and foreign press, pursuing media outreach by other means, arranging townhall meetings and community speakers, and preparing historical studies on U.S. diplomacy and foreign affairs matters. http://www.state.gov/r/pa For further information, contact the Bureau of Public Affairs. Phone, 202-647-6575. Sources of Information A–Z Index The Department of State's website has an alphabetical subject index that allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/subject/index.htm#x Bureaus / Offices An alphabetical list of bureaus and offices is available online. https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/rls/dos/1718.htm Business Opportunities The Department of State and U.S. Embassies overseas post contract opportunities on the Federal Government business opportunities (FedBizOpps.gov) and the commodities marketplace service (FedBid.com) websites. The Office of Acquisitions Management offers professional procurement and grant services—acquisition planning, contract negotiations and administration, and cost and price analysis—to customers worldwide. Phone, 703-516-1706. Fax, 703-875-6085. http://www.state.gov/m/a/c8020.htm The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization's website features information and resources that support businesses falling into one or more of the legislatively specified small business categories in their efforts to secure prime contracts and subcontracts. Phone, 703-875-6822. http://www.state.gov/s/dmr/sdbu/index.htm Career Opportunities To learn about joining the Civil Service, becoming a Foreign Service Specialist, or the Consular Fellows Program, visit the "Careers" web page. Information of interest to students, recent graduates, veterans, and persons with disabilities is also accessible online. State Department personnel are available to answer questions on Federal workdays, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., eastern standard time. Phone, 202-663-2176. http://www.careers.state.gov | Email: cspapps@state.gov The "Intern" web pages contain information for advisors, parents, and students. https://careers.state.gov/intern In 2017, the Department of State ranked 8th among 18 large agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/ST00 Data To support the Open Government Initiative, the Department of State publishes datasets online. http://www.state.gov/open Diplomatic and Official Passports Those inquiring about these types of passports should contact their respective travel offices. The U.S. Government only issues these types of passports to individuals traveling abroad in connection with official employment. Additional information is available online at Consular Affairs. http://travel.state.gov Emergencies Abroad For information on missing persons, emergencies, travel warnings, overseas voting, judicial assistance, and arrests or deaths of Americans abroad, contact the Office of https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] American Citizens Services and Crisis Management, Department of State. Phone, 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 (international). Address correspondence to Overseas Citizens Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State, SA–29, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520. Inquiries regarding international parental child abduction should be directed to the Office of Children's Issues, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State, SA–29, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 205204818. Phone, 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 (international). http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/emergencies.html Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) To request records, write to the Director, Office of Information Programs and Services, A/GIS/IPS/RL, Department of State, SA–2, Washington, DC 20522-8100. For more information, contact the FOIA Requester Service Center. Phone, 202-2618484. https://foia.state.gov/Default.aspx The Department of State maintains a virtual reading room on its website. Before submitting a FOIA request, search the reading room to see if a desired document is already accessible. https://foia.state.gov/Search/Search.aspx Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Department of State posts answers to FAQs. https://register.state.gov/contactus International Adoptions For information on adoption of foreign children by private U.S. citizens, contact the Office of Children's Issues, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State, SA–29, 2201 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20520-4818. Phone, 888-407-4747 or 202-5014444 (international). http://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en.html News The Department of State maintains an online media center. http://www.state.gov/media Open Government The Department of State supports the Open Government initiative by promoting collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.state.gov/open/index.htm Organizational Chart The Department's organizational chart is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.state.gov/documents/organization/263637.pdf Passports Passport information, including where to apply, is available online at the Bureau of Consular Affairs. For passport questions, travel emergencies, or to make an appointment at any regional passport agency, call the National Passport Information https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] Center. Phone, 877-487-2778. TDD/TTY, 888-874-7793. Passport information is available around the clock, 7 days a week; customer service representatives are available on weekdays, 8 a.m.–10 p.m., eastern standard time, excluding Federal holidays. Correspondence may be submitted online, or direct it to the appropriate regional agency (http://travel.state.gov/passport) or to the Correspondence Branch, Passport Services, Room 510, 1111 Nineteenth Street NW., Washington, DC 20524. http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english.html | Email: NPIC@state.gov Publications Publications that are produced on a regular basis include "Background Notes" and the "Foreign Relations" series. The Bureau of Public Affairs also occasionally publishes brochures and other publications to inform the public of U.S. diplomatic efforts. http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/rls/dos/221.htm Social Media The Department of State tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/StateDept The Department of State has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/usdos The Department of State posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo Telephone Directory The Department's telephone directory can be accessed online. http://www.state.gov/m/a/gps/directory Tips for U.S. Travelers Information for Americans traveling abroad—including a traveler's checklist and tips on destinations, personal safety, health, and other topics—is available online from the Bureau of Consular Affairs. http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/go.html Travel Alerts / Warnings The Bureau of Consular Affairs website provides travel warnings and other information designed to help Americans travel safely abroad, as well as information on U.S. passports, visas, and downloadable applications. http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html Visas For information on visas for foreigners wishing to enter the United States, visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs online or call 603-334-0700. http://nvc.state.gov http://www.state.gov/r/pa/pl/index.htm For further information, contact the Office of Public Communication, Public Information Service, Bureau of Public Affairs, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520. Phone, 202-647-6575. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/jQN/FRk+WE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:38 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Federal Highway Administration Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration Maritime Administration National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation SEARCH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 202-366-4000 http://www.dot.gov SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Elaine L. Chao Deputy Secretary Jeffrey Rosen Chief of Staff Geoff Burr Director of Executive Secretariat Ruth Drinkard Knouse Director of Operations J. Todd Inman https://www.transportation.gov/key-officials Office Heads UNDER SECRETARY Policy Derek Kan ASSISTANT SECRETARIES Aviation and International Affairs (vacancy) Transportation Policy (vacancy) https://www.transportation.gov/policy/key-officials ASSISTANT SECRETARIES Governmental Affairs (vacancy) Research and Technology (vacancy) CHIEFS Administrative Law Judge Ronnie A. Yoder Information Officer Victoria Hildebrand Legal Officer / General Counsel Steven G. Bradbury DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARIES Administration Keith Washington Budget and Programs Lana T. Hurdle DIRECTORS Departmental Office of Civil Rights Charles E. James, Sr. Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Patrice M. Kelly Intelligence, Security and Emergency Response Michael W. Lowder Public Affairs Marianne McInerney Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Willis A. Morris https://www.transportation.gov/office-of-secretary Inspector General Calvin L. Scovel III https://www.oig.dot.gov The above list of key personnel was updated 02–2018. [For the Department of Transportation statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1, Subpart A] The Department of Transportation establishes national transportation policy for highway planning and construction, motor carrier safety, urban mass transit, railroads, aviation, and the safety of waterways, ports, highways, and pipelines. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] The Department of Transportation (DOT) was established by act of October 15, 1966, as amended (49 U.S.C. 102 and 102 note), "to assure the coordinated, effective administration of the transportation programs of the Federal Government" and to develop "national transportation policies and programs conducive to the provision of fast, safe, efficient, and convenient transportation at the lowest cost consistent therewith." It became operational in April 1967 and comprised elements transferred from eight other major departments and agencies. Secretary The Secretary of Transportation, who serves as the principal adviser to the President in all Federal transportation program matters, administers the DOT. https://www.transportation.gov/office-of-secretary Under Secretary The Under Secretary for Policy serves as a principal policy adviser to the Secretary and provides leadership in policy development for the DOT. https://www.transportation.gov/policy Aviation and International Affairs The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs develops, reviews, and coordinates policy for international transportation and develops, coordinates, and implements policy on economic regulation of the airline industry. The Office licenses U.S. and foreign carriers to serve in international air transportation and conducts carrier fitness determinations for carriers serving the United States. The Office participates in negotiations with foreign governments to develop multilateral and bilateral aviation and maritime policies on international transportation and trade and to coordinate cooperative agreements for the exchange of scientific and technical information. The Office also resolves complaints of unfair competitive practices in domestic and international air transportation, establishes international and intra-Alaska mail rates, determines the disposition of requests for approval and immunization from the antitrust laws of international aviation agreements, and administers the essential air service program. https://www.transportation.gov/policy/assistant-secretary-aviation-international-affairs For further information, contact the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs. Phone, 202-366-8822. Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance The Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance ensures that the Secretary's national and international drug and alcohol policies and goals are developed and implemented in a consistent, efficient, and effective manner within the transportation industry. Experts from the Office advise, counsel, and give recommendations on drugs and alcohol, as they pertain to the DOT and testing within the industry, to the Secretary. https://www.transportation.gov/odapc For further information, contact the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance. Phone, 202-366-3784. Intelligence, Security and Emergency Response The Office of Intelligence, Security and Emergency Response ensures development, coordination, and execution of plans and procedures for the DOT to balance transportation security requirements with safety, mobility, and the Nation's economic needs. The Office monitors the Nation's transportation network on a continuous basis; advises the Secretary on incidents affecting transportation systems; leads on issues of national preparedness, response, and transportation security; briefs the Secretary on transportation-related intelligence; performs the DOT's National Response Framework Emergency Support Function responsibilities; coordinates departmental participation in emergency preparedness and response exercises under the National Training and Exercise Program; administers the DOT's Continuity of Government and Continuity of Operations programs; and serves as the DOT representative for emergency planning for civil aviation support to NATO and other allies. https://www.transportation.gov/mission/administrations/intelligence-security-emergency-response For further information, contact the Office of Intelligence, Security and Emergency Response. Phone, 202-366-6525. Transportation Policy The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy analyzes, develops, articulates, and reviews policies and plans for all transportation modes. It also develops, coordinates, and evaluates public policy on safety, energy, and environmental initiatives that affect air, surface, marine, and pipeline transportation. It maintains policy and economic oversight of DOT regulatory programs and legislative initiatives. The Office also analyzes the economic and institutional implications of current and emerging transportation policy issues, transportation infrastructure finances, and new transportation technologies. https://www.transportation.gov/policy/assistant-secretary-transportation-policy For further information, contact the Office of Transportation Policy. Phone, 202-366-8979. Research and Technology The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST–R) was created by title I, division L, of the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2014 (49 USC 112 note), which transferred the authorities, functions, personnel, and powers and duties of the former Research and Innovative Technology Administration to the OST–R. The Office coordinates, facilitates, and reviews DOT research and development programs and activities; performs transportation statistics research, analysis, and reporting; and promotes innovative technologies for improving transportation systems. The OST–R is composed of the staff from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, the Transportation Safety Institute, and the Office of Research, Development, and Technology. http://www.rita.dot.gov/about_rita Sources of Information Administrations The "Our Administrations" Web page provides convenient Internet access to the home pages of the DOT's administrations. https://www.transportation.gov/administrations Aviation Consumer Protection For information on air travelers' rights or for assistance in resolving consumer problems with providers of commercial air transportation services, contact the Consumer Affairs Division. Phone, 202-366-2220. https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] The Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings produces the "Air Travel Consumer Report" each month. The report makes information on the quality of airline services accessible to consumers. Issues of the consumer report are posted on the DOT's Web site in Portable Document Format (PDF). Phone, 202-366-2220. TTY, 202-366-0511. https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/air-travel-consumer-reports Blog "Fast Lane" is the DOT's official blog. https://www.transportation.gov/blog/fastlane Business Opportunities Contact the Office of the Senior Procurement Executive. Phone, 202-366-4263. Information is also available on the "Small Business" Web page. https://www.transportation.gov/osdbu Career Opportunities The DOT employs administrators and managers, air traffic controllers, aviation safety specialists, clerical staff, electronics maintenance technicians, and engineers—aeronautical, automotive, civil, electrical, highway, and general. For further information, contact the Office of the Secretary–Human Resource Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W75–340, Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-9391 or 800-525-2878. https://www.transportation.gov/careers In 2017, the DOT ranked 4th among 18 large agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/TD00 In 2017, the Office of the Inspector General ranked 7th among 339 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/TD12 Civil Rights For information on equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination in DOT employment and transportation services, or the Department's disadvantaged business enterprise certification appeals program, contact the Director, Departmental Office of Civil Rights. Phone, 202-3664648. https://www.civilrights.dot.gov Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA gives information seekers the right to access DOT records, unless the Department determines that releasing the information would harm an interest protected by one or more of the nine FOIA exemptions or that releasing the information would violate the law. After receiving a properly submitted FOIA request, the DOT must provide the requester with copies of the relevant documents and records, or portions of them, that he or she is entitled to access under the law. https://www.transportation.gov/foia Motor Vehicle Safety To report vehicle safety problems, get motor vehicle and highway safety information, or request consumer information publications, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's SafeCar.gov Web site or call its vehicle safety hotline. Phone, 888-327-4236. TTY, 800-4249153. Complaints also can be filed online. http://www.safercar.gov News The DOT posts press releases on its Web site. https://www.transportation.gov/press-releases Office of Inspector General (OIG) To report abuse, fraud, or waste, contact the DOT Inspector General, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building–7th floor, Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 800-424-9071. https://www.oig.dot.gov/Hotline | Email: hotline@oig.dot.gov Open Government The DOT supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.transportation.gov/mission/open/open-government Organizational Chart The DOT's organizational chart is accessible online. https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/DOT-Org-Chart-2017_.png Plain Language The DOT seeks to comply with the Plain Writing Act of 2010. If a DOT document or Web page is difficult to understand, please contact the Department via email and point out the lack of clarity. https://www.transportation.gov/open/plain-language | Email: PlainLanguage@dot.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] Policy Initiatives The DOT posts current policy initiatives on its Web site. https://www.transportation.gov/policy-initiatives Publications The DOT and its operating agencies issue publications on a variety of subjects. Some of these publications are available from the issuing administration or from the Government Publishing Office. http://www.gpo.gov/customers/p-i-sales.htm Other publications are available from the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22151. https://www.ntis.gov/index.html Reading Rooms Contact the Public Docket, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 800-647-5527. DOT administrations and their regional offices maintain reading rooms for public use. Contact the appropriate administration by using the address or phone number indicated in its entry below. Other reading rooms are located at the Technical and Law Libraries: Technical Library, Room 2200, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-0745. Law Library, Room W12–300, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-0746. http://ntl.bts.gov/about_ntl.html | Email: library@dot.gov Social Media The DOT has a YouTube channel and maintains Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter accounts. https://www.transportation.gov/social https://www.transportation.gov/briefingroom/administration-news For further information, contact the Department of Transportation, Office of Public Affairs, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-5580. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591 202-366-4000 866-835-5322 http://www.faa.gov ADMINISTRATOR Daniel K. Elwell, Acting Deputy Administrator Carl E. Burleson, Acting Chief of Staff Tina Amereihn, Acting https://www.faa.gov/about/key_officials The above list of key personnel was updated 02–2018. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), formerly the Federal Aviation Agency, was established by the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 731). The Administration became a component of the Department of Transportation in 1967, pursuant to the Department of Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 106). The FAA regulates civil aviation and U.S. commercial space transportation, maintains and operates air traffic control and navigation systems for civil and military aircraft, and develops and administers programs involving aviation safety and the National Airspace System. Activities Air Navigation Facilities The FAA locates and positions, constructs or installs, maintains, operates, and assures the quality of Federal air navigation electronic and visual aids. At flight service stations, airport traffic control towers, and air route traffic control centers, the Administration operates and maintains computer systems, radar facilities, and voice-data communications and visual display equipment. http://www.faa.gov/about/safety_efficiency Airport Programs The Administration maintains a national plan of airport requirements, administers a grant program for development of public-use airports to assure and improve safety and to meet current and future airport capacity needs, evaluates the environmental effects of airport development, and administers an airport noise compatibility program. It also develops standards for and technical guidance on airport planning, design, operations, and safety and provides grants to assist public agencies in airport system and master planning and airport development and improvement. http://www.faa.gov/airports Airspace and Air Traffic Management FAA activities center on the safe and efficient utilization of the navigable airspace. To achieve this goal, the Administration operates a network of airport traffic control towers, air route traffic control centers, and flight service stations. It develops air traffic rules and regulations and allocates airspace use. It also provides air traffic security control that meets national defense requirements. http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic Civil Aviation Abroad https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] Under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and the International Aviation Facilities Act (49 U.S.C. app. 1151), the FAA promotes aviation safety and supports civil aviation abroad. FAA experts exchange aeronautical information with foreign counterparts; certify foreign airmen, mechanics, and repair shops; provide technical aid and training; negotiate bilateral airworthiness agreements with other countries; and participate in international conferences. http://www.faa.gov/about/safety_efficiency Commercial Space Transportation The Administration regulates and supports the U.S. commercial space transportation industry. It licenses commercial space launch facilities and private sector launches of space payloads on expendable vehicles. It also sets insurance requirements for the protection of persons and property and ensures that space transportation activities comply with U.S. domestic and foreign policy. http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ast/about Registration The Aircraft Registry establishes and maintains the record of every U.S. civil aircraft. Buyers seeking information on aircraft they want to acquire, banks that finance aircraft purchases, aviation historians, and law enforcement and security agencies rely on the registry. An aircraft record contains information on the aircraft's registered owner, its airworthiness, and on recorded aircraft security interests. http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/about_aircraft_records Research, Engineering, and Development The research, engineering, and development activities of the FAA provide the systems, procedures, facilities, and devices needed for a safe and efficient air navigation and air traffic control system for civil aviation and air defense. The Administration also performs an aeromedical research function: It applies knowledge gained from its research program and the work of others to improve civil aviation safety and the safety, health, and efficiency of FAA employees. The Administration also supports the development and testing of aircraft and their parts. http://www.faa.gov/data_research/research Safety Regulation The FAA issues and enforces regulations and minimum standards affecting the manufacture, operation, and maintenance of aircraft. It also certifies airmen and airports that serve air carriers. http://www.faa.gov/about/safety_efficiency Test and Evaluation The FAA tests and evaluates specified items such as aviation systems, subsystems, equipment, devices, materials, concepts, or procedures at any phase in the cycle of their development from conception to acceptance, to implementation. At key decision points, it also carries out assigned independent testing. Other Programs The FAA administers the Aviation Insurance Program, which provides insurance products to cover U.S. domestic air transportation industry needs that are not adequately met by the commercial insurance market. The Administration develops specifications for the preparation of aeronautical charts. It also publishes current information on airways and airport service; issues technical publications for the improvement of in-flight safety, airport planning and design, and other aeronautical activities; and serves as the executive administration for the operation and maintenance of the DOT automated payroll and personnel systems. http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/apl/aviation_insurance http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav Sources of Information A–Z Index The FAA Web site features an alphabetical index to help visitors browse its content or search for information. https://www.faa.gov/quick_reference Aircraft Registry The FAA maintains a registry that allows users to search aircraft registration information online. https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry Airlines The Air Traffic Control System Command Center Web site features a list of links for the Web sites of airlines. http://www.fly.faa.gov/FAQ/Airline_Links/airline_links.jsp Airmen Certification The FAA posts answers to frequently asked questions dealing with airmen certification on its Web site. https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/airmen_FAQ Business Opportunities Registration with the System for Award Management is required for doing business with the FAA. https://faaco.faa.gov The FAA's small business development program supports the procurement of goods and services from qualified small businesses. http://www.sbo.faa.gov/Home.cfm Career Opportunities The FAA offers civil aviation career opportunities in air traffic control, acquisition, contracts, engineering, information technology, safety and security, and other fields. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] https://www.faa.gov/jobs/career_fields In 2016, the FAA ranked 165th among 305 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/TD03 Contact the FAA Information for finding the appropriate point of contact or reporting an issue to the FAA is available online. https://www.faa.gov/contact Data / Research The FAA conducts research on commercial and general aviation. It posts information on how the research is carried out, the resulting data and statistics, and grant data and funding information. https://www.faa.gov/data_research Field and Regional Offices Contact information for field and regional offices is available on the FAA Web site. https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org Flight Delays The FAA's Air Traffic Control System Command Center provides status information, which is not flight specific, for general airport conditions nationwide. http://www.fly.faa.gov/flyfaa/usmap.jsp Email, personal digital assistants (PDAs), pagers, phones, and wireless devices can be used to monitor the real-time operating status of the Nation's largest airports and receive delay information from the FAA. https://www.fly.faa.gov/ais/jsp/ais.jsp Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA gives anybody the right to access information from the Federal Government. The law requires agencies to disclose information that is requested, unless that information is protected from public disclosure. https://www.faa.gov/foia FAA posts a lot of information on its Web site. Before making a formal FOIA request, first look through what is immediately available, particularly through the contents of the FAA's electronic FOIA library. The desired information already may be accessible. https://www.faa.gov/foia/electronic_reading_room Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The FAA posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://faa.custhelp.com Glossary The Air Traffic Control System Command Center maintains a glossary of air traffic control management acronyms and terms. http://www.fly.faa.gov/FAQ/Acronyms/acronyms.jsp History The FAA's Web site features a timeline of aerospace history that starts on December 17, 1903, with Orville and Wilbur Wright's first selfpropelled airplane flight. https://www.faa.gov/about/history/timeline News The FAA posts factsheets, news items and updates, press releases, speeches, and testimony on its Web site. https://www.faa.gov/news NextGen NextGen is a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art technologies and procedures that enable aircraft to move more directly between two distant points. These technologies will help passengers reach their destinations on schedule and mitigate environmental damage by reducing fuel consumption. To learn more about NextGen and the improvements that it will bring to air travel in the United States, visit its Web site. https://www.faa.gov/nextgen Social Media The FAA has accounts on Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter, as well as a channel on YouTube. https://www.faa.gov/news/stay_connected Wildlife Strikes Aircraft and wildlife in the United States collide on occasion. Wildlife strikes almost always involve birds; however, the FAA also has received reports of alligator, bat, coyote, deer, skunk, and turtle strikes. The most frequently struck birds are gulls, but ducks and geese cause more damage per strike. The FAA's National Wildlife Strike Database contains the information needed for telling the full story of https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] collisions involving aircraft and animals. http://wildlife.faa.gov The wildlife strike reporting system helps the FAA collect the information used to build the National Wildlife Strike Database. An online form is available for submitting a strike report. http://wildlife.faa.gov/strikenew.aspx https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/aoc/contact For further information, contact the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Communications, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591. Phone, 202-267-3883. Fax, 202-267-5039. FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 202-366-0650 http://www.fhwa.dot.gov ADMINISTRATOR Brandye L. Hendrickson, Acting Deputy Administrator Brandye L. Hendrickson Executive Director Walter C. Waidelich, Jr. https://fhwaapps.fhwa.dot.gov/foisp/hqphone.do The above list of key personnel was updated 02–2018. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) was established as an agency of the Department of Transportation by the Department of Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 104). Title 23 of the United States Code and other supporting legislation authorize the Administration's various activities. The FHWA improves mobility on our Nation's highways through national leadership, innovation, and program delivery. The Administration works with Federal, State, and local agencies as well as with other stakeholders and partners to maintain and improve the National Highway System, which includes the Interstate System and other roads of importance for national defense and mobility. The FHWA works to increase the National Highway System's safety and to minimize its traffic congestion. The FHWA ensures that America's roads and highways remain safe, technologically up-to-date, and environmentally friendly. Through surface transportation programs, innovative and traditional financing mechanisms, and new types of pavement and operational technology, the FHWA helps people and goods move more efficiently throughout the Nation. The Administration also improves the efficiency of highway and road connections to other modes of transportation. The Federal-aid Highway Program's budget is primarily divided between Federal-aid funding and the Federal Lands Highway Program. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/about Activities Federal-aid Highway Program The Federal-Aid Highway Program supports State highway systems, providing financial assistance for the construction, maintenance and operations of the Nation's 3.9 million-mile highway network, which includes the Interstate Highway System, primary highways, and secondary local roads. The FHWA implements the Federal-aid Highway Program in cooperation with State and local governments. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federal-aidessentials/federalaid.cfm Federal Lands Highway Program The Office of Federal Lands Highway promotes effective, efficient, and reliable administration for a coordinated program of Federal public roads and bridges; protects and enhances the Nation's natural resources; and gives transportation access to Native Americans. The Office provides financial resources and engineering assistance for public roads that meet the transportation needs of Federal and Indian lands. These services are provided in all 50 States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia through the Office's Headquarters and its eastern, central, and western Federal Lands Highway division offices. http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/about Sources of Information All-American Roads / National Scenic Byways America's Byways—which include the National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads—is an umbrella term referring to the collection of 150 roads that the Secretary of Transportation selects for inclusion based on distinctiveness and diverseness. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/byways Business Opportunities FHWA programs generate a large number of contracting and procurement opportunities. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/about/business.cfm The Office of Acquisition and Grants Management manages most FHWA contracting opportunities. Phone, 202-366-4232. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/aaa Career Opportunities The FHWA operates offices throughout the country and hires professionals with expertise in a variety of fields to carry out its mission. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/careers https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] The FHWA consistently ranks high among agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/TD04 Core Topics The "Core Highway Topics" Web page features a topical, alphabetical list. The topics are categorized according to nine headings: environment, Federal and Indian lands, highway funding, international, research and technologies, road operations and congestion, roads and bridges, road users, and safety. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/topics Environment The "Air Quality and Climate Change Highlights" newsletter is available on the FHWA Web site. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/sustainability/newsletter/index.cfm Federal-Aid Essentials Federal-aid Essentials offers an online library of informational videos and resources for local public agencies. Each video addresses a single topic and condenses the complex regulations and requirements of the Federal-aid Highway Program into basic concepts and illustrated examples. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federal-aidessentials Field and Division Offices The FHWA comprises a headquarters office in Washington, DC; a Federal-aid division office in each State, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia; four metropolitan offices—Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia—that serve as extensions of the corresponding Federal-aid division offices; and three Federal Lands Highway division offices. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/about/field.cfm Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA establishes a presumption that records in the possession of agencies and departments of the Federal Government's executive branch are available to the public. The statute sets standards for determining when Government records must be made available and which records may be withheld. It also gives information seekers specific legal rights and provides administrative and judicial remedies when access is denied. Most importantly, the FOIA requires that Federal agencies provide, to the fullest extent possible, access to and disclosure of information pertaining to the Government's business. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/foia The FHWA maintains an electronic FOIA reading room. It contains records that are often requested under the statute. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/foia/err.cfm Glossary The FHWA Web site features a glossary of transportation planning terms and acronyms. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/glossary History The FHWA Web site features a general highway history. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure/history.cfm Infrastructure The FHWA's Web site offers a trove of information on the following infrastructure topics: asset management, bridges and structures, construction, design, Federal-aid Program administration, Federal-aid programs and special funding, geotechnical, hydraulics, pavement, preservation, and transportation performance management. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure Libraries The FHWA research library is located in the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, VA. It is open on weekdays, excluding Federal holidays, 7:30–4 p.m. Phone, 202-493-3172. Fax, 202-493-3495. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/research/library/ | Email: fhwalibrary@dot.gov Each FHWA office maintains accessibility information that relates to its own program. The accessibility resource library supports the effort to organize information relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other accessibility resources that may affect FHWA projects. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/accessibility Newsroom The FHWA posts press releases, as well as photos and videos, speeches and testimony, on its Web site and YouTube channel. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/briefingroom Resource Center / Technical Service Teams The FHWA's technical service teams are organized into 12 activity areas: air quality, civil rights, construction and program management, environment and realty, finance services, geotechnical, hydraulics, operations, pavement and materials, planning, safety and design, and structures. Contact information for these teams and information on their activities, products, and services are available online in the https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] Resource Center. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/resourcecenter/index.cfm Social Media The FHWA tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/USDOTFHWA The FHWA maintains a page on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/FederalHighwayAdmin The FHWA posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/USDOTFHWA Staff Directories The headquarters organizational directory, key field personnel directory, and Washington headquarters fax numbers are available on the FHWA's Web site. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/about/staff.cfm Sustainability The FHWA provides technical assistance to local, regional, and State transportation agencies to help them enhance sustainability, improve resilience, and reduce energy use and emissions on the Nation's highway system. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/sustainability/index.cfm http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/contact For further information, contact the Federal Highway Administration, Office of Public Affairs, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-0660. FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 202-366-2519 http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov ADMINISTRATOR (vacancy) Deputy Administrator Cathy F. Gautreaux https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mission/leadership The above list of key personnel was updated 02–2018. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 113). Formerly a part of the Federal Highway Administration, the FMCSA reduces commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries. Administration activities increase the safety of motor carrier operations by enforcing safety regulations—targeting high-risk commercial drivers and carriers; improving safety information systems and commercial motor vehicle technologies; strengthening equipment and operating standards; and increasing safety awareness. When carrying out these activities, the Administration works with representatives of the motor carrier industry, labor safety interest groups, and Federal, State, and local enforcement agencies. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mission/about-us Activities Commercial Licensing The FMCSA develops standards to test and license commercial motor vehicle drivers. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license Data / Analysis The FMCSA collects and disseminates data on motor carrier safety and directs resources to improve motor carrier safety. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/data-and-statistics/motor-carrier-safety-progress-reports Regulatory Compliance / Enforcement The FMCSA operates a program to improve safety performance and remove high-risk carriers from the Nation's highways. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations Research / Technology The FMCSA coordinates research and development to improve the safety of motor carrier operations and commercial motor vehicles and drivers. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/research-and-analysis/active-research-projects Safety Assistance The FMCSA provides States with financial assistance for roadside inspections and other commercial motor vehicle safety programs. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety Other Activities https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] The FMCSA supports the development of unified motor carrier safety requirements and procedures throughout North America. It participates in international technical organizations and committees to help share best-practices in motor carrier safety worldwide. It enforces regulations ensuring safe highway transportation of hazardous materials and maintains a task force to identify and investigate carriers of household goods that exhibit an unmistakable pattern of consumer abuse. Sources of Information Bicyclists / Pedestrians Bicyclists and pedestrians share roads with large trucks and buses. The FMCSA Web site features resources promoting safety issues affecting riders, walkers, and drivers. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/resources-bicyclists-and-pedestrians Career Opportunities The FMCSA posts job announcements on the USAJobs Web site. Application tips, information for students and recent graduates, and reasons for pursuing a career at the FMCSA are available on its Web site. Phone, 800-832-5660. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/careers In 2016, the FMCSA ranked 69th among 305 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/TD17 Certified Medical Examiners Inclusion in the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners is limited to medical professionals who complete training and pass an exam on the FMCSA's physical qualification standards. https://nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov/NRPublicUI/home.seam Commercial Carriers The FMCSA Web site features resources to help carrier companies with registration and safety and regulatory matters. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/resources-for-carrier-companies The FMCSA Web site features resources—regulatory information and safety publications—to help passenger carriers comply with regulations and operate safely. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/passenger-safety/safety-information-passenger-carriers Commercial Drivers The FMCSA Web site features driver resources to promote safety and for registration and licensing. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/resources-for-drivers Company Safety Records The FMCSA maintains Web sites that provide convenient access to safety-related information. To perform a search, a user must know a company's name, USDOT number, or motor carrier number. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/company-safety-records Data / Statistics The annual "Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics" highlights the FMCSA’s role in collecting and analyzing data on large trucks and buses. The pocket guide is a compilation of statistics from the overall state of the industry to enforcement activity, details on traffic violations and other incidents, the costs of crashes, and more. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/data-and-statistics/commercial-motor-vehicle-facts The Analysis Division compiles the information used for "Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts," an annual report containing descriptive statistics on fatal, injurious, and property-damage-only crashes involving large trucks and buses. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/data-and-statistics/large-truck-and-bus-crash-facts Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FMCSA supports efforts to create a more open and transparent Federal Government, and it conscientiously carries out its FOIA responsibilities. The FMCSA ensures that nonexempt documents or records are accessible to anyone who properly files a FOIA request. Phone, 202-366-2960. Fax, 202-385-2335. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/foia | Email: foia@fmcsa.dot.gov The FMCSA's electronic reading room contains frequently requested records, as well as final opinions and orders, policy statements, and staff manuals. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/foia/foia-electronic-reading-room Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The FMCSA provides answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq Grants State and local government agencies in the 50 States and the District of Columbia, as well as in American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana and the U.S. Virgin Islands may apply for safety grant funding. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mission/grants Look Before You Book The FMCSA Web site features resources to assist travel planners or those chartering buses for sport events, field trips, or other group activities. Safety tips and information, software applications (apps) to research bus operators, and information on reporting safety violations are available on the "Look Before You Book" Web pages. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/look-you-book/look-you-book Bus travel safety kits for seniors, students, and those traveling to faith-based events are available on "Look Before You Book." https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/look-you-book/consumer-safety-resources Newsroom The FMCSA posts events, news releases, speeches, and testimony on its Web site. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/newsroom Protect Your Move The "Protect Your Move" Web pages feature a trove of information on and resources for planning a move, selecting a mover, and filing a moving fraud complaint. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move Safety Violations Safety, service, or discrimination issues involving a bus or truck or moving company or a cargo tank facility? If so, file a complaint on the National Consumer Complaint Database Web site or by phone on weekdays, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., eastern time. Phone, 888-368-7238. https://nccdb.fmcsa.dot.gov/nccdb/home.aspx Service Centers / Field Offices Contact information for service centers and field offices is available on the FMCSA Web site. Phone, 800-832-5660. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mission/field-offices Social Media The FMCSA tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/fmcsa The FMCSA has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/FMCSA USDOT Numbers The FMCSA Web site features an interactive tool that can determine whether or not a commercial vehicle requires a USDOT number. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/do-i-need-usdot-number Veterans The FMCSA helps veterans find employment in the motor carrier industry. Several provisions in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act support this effort. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/fastact/veteran-drivers https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/contact-us For further information, contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-2519. FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington, DC 20590 202-493-6014 http://www.fra.dot.gov ADMINISTRATOR (vacancy) Deputy Administrator Juan D. Reyes III, Acting https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P1009 The above list of key personnel was updated 02–2018. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) was created pursuant to section 3(e)(1) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 (49 U.S.C. 103). The Administration promulgates and enforces rail safety regulations, administers railroad financial assistance programs, conducts research and development to improve railroad safety and national rail transportation policy, provides for the rehabilitation of Northeast Corridor rail passenger service, and consolidates Government support of rail transportation activities. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0002 Activities Passenger and Freight Services https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] The FRA's passenger rail activities include administering Federal grants and loans to Amtrak, Alaska Railroad, and high-speed rail; supporting the Secretary of Transportation in his or her role as a member of Amtrak's board of directors; providing guidance and analysis of intercity passenger rail services and high-speed rail. Its freight rail activities include supporting current freight rail market share and growth and developing strategies to attract 50 percent of all shipments 500 miles or more to intermodal rail. The Administration's Office of Railroad Policy and Development implements programs that provide financial support, research and development, and analysis and guidance for the freight rail industry and its stakeholders. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0247 https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0528 Railroad Safety The Administration administers and enforces the Federal laws and regulations that promote railroad safety, and it exercises jurisdiction over all areas of rail safety under the Rail Safety Act of 1970—track maintenance, inspection standards, equipment standards, operating practices. Railroad and related industry equipment, facilities, and records are inspected and required reports are reviewed. The Administration also educates the public about safety at highway rail grade crossings and the danger of trespassing on rail property. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0010 Research and Development The FRA's research and development program relies on basic and applied research and on the development of innovations and solutions to ensure the efficient, reliable, and safe movement of people and goods. Safety is the principal driver of the research and development program. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0019 Transportation Test Center The Administration tests and evaluates conventional and advanced railroad systems and components at the Transportation Test Center, Inc. Private sector companies and the Governments of Canada, Japan, and the United States use the facility to study the operation of conventional and advanced systems under controlled conditions. Amtrak tests new high-speed locomotives and trains at the Center, and the Federal Transit Administration uses it for testing urban rapid transit vehicles. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0153 http://www.ttci.aar.com Sources of Information Business Opportunities The FRA's Web site explains how to become eligible for doing business and how to identify business opportunities with the FRA. The Web site also features a database of small business vendors. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0009 Career Opportunities The FRA relies heavily on railroad safety inspectors—hazardous materials, motive power and equipment, operating practices, signals and train control, and track inspectors—to carry out its mission. Safety inspectors inspect for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, rules, and standards; conduct accident investigations and report on their findings; and seek correction of unsafe conditions. They also testify as expert witnesses in civil suits. These jobs require skill in evaluation, factfinding, and report writing; comprehension and application of technical and regulatory standards; an ability to build rapport with individuals and organizations; and knowledge of methods used in installation, operation, and maintenance or manufacturing of railroad equipment and systems. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0008 In 2016, the FRA ranked 106th among 305 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/TD05 Electronic Library (E-library) An e-library offers convenient access to all the documents that are found on the FRA's public Web site. https://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/Find Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Any person—U.S. citizens, foreign nationals, as well as those representing organizations, associations, and universities—can file a FOIA request. All FOIA requests must be submitted in writing and are processed in the Office of Chief Counsel at FRA headquarters in Washington, DC. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0386 | Email: FRAFOIA@dot.gov To comply with the Electronic Freedom of Information Act (E–FOIA) Amendments of 1996, agencies must make some categories of records available to the public on an ongoing basis. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0388 Horn Noise Noise from transportation systems, including rail operations, often produces adverse environmental effects. The FRA posts answers to frequently asked questions on horn noise. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0599 Maps The FRA Web site features a Geographic Information System safety map. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0053 https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] News The FRA posts news items on its Web site. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0095 Railroad Crossings / Trespassing FRA programs have helped to reduce the number of railroad crossing and trespassing fatalities by 60% over the last two decades. The Railroad Crossing Safety and Trespasser Prevention Division seeks to continue this trend. Information on and resources for railroad crossing safety and preventing trespassing along railroad rights-of-way are available online. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0841 Railroad Safety The Office of Safety Analysis posts railroad safety information—data related to railroad accidents and incidents, including highway-rail grade crossing accidents, rail equipment accidents, and employee injuries and illnesses—on its Web site. http://safetydata.fra.dot.gov/OfficeofSafety/Default.aspx The FRA monitors the occurrence of train accidents and incidents and investigates serious events to determine their cause and to assess compliance with safety laws and regulations. Detailed information on these investigations is available on the FRA's Web site. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0037 Regional Offices A list of the Federal Railroad Administration's eight regional offices—California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas, and the District of Columbia —is available on the "Regional Offices" Web page. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0244 Research / Development The Office of Research and Development is organized into four divisions and works in 10 program areas. An online table shows where the four divisions and 10 program areas intersect with the most frequent causes of railroad accidents and incidents. https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0562 Social Media The FRA posts photographs and tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/USDOTFRA The FRA has a Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/USDOTFRA The FRA posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/usdotfra http://www.fra.dot.gov | Email: FRAPA@dot.gov For further information, contact the Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Public Affairs, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-493-6024. Fax, 202-493-6481. FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 202-366-4043 http://www.fta.dot.gov ADMINISTRATOR K. Jane Williams, Acting Deputy Administrator K. Jane Williams Executive Director Matthew J. Welbes https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/officials/officials The above list of key personnel was updated 02–2018. [For the Federal Transit Administration statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 601] The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), formerly the Urban Mass Transportation Administration, was established as an operating administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation by section 1 of Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1968 (5 U.S.C. app. 1), effective July 1, 1968. The FTA helps America's communities by developing improved public transportation and providing financial assistance to State and local governments to finance public transportation systems and carry out national transit goals and policy. https://www.transit.dot.gov/about-fta Programs Alternatives Analysis The Alternatives Analysis program provides grants to help identify public transportation needs and the costs and benefits of various transportation strategies for a defined travel corridor. The results of these studies may be the selection of a locally preferred https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] transportation alternative, which is the first step for developing viable projects for possible future funding under the New Starts and Small Starts program. http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13094_7395.html For further information, call the Office of Program Management. Phone, 202-366-2053. Capital Investment The Capital Investment program helps finance the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and improvement of facilities and equipment for public transportation service in urban areas. The Capital Investment program makes available three types of funds: fixed guideway modernization funds for rolling stock renewal, safety-related improvements, and signal and power modernization; new and small starts funds for construction of new fixed guideway systems or extensions to existing fixed guideway systems or corridor based rapid bus systems; and bus and bus facilities funds for the acquisition of buses and rolling stock, ancillary equipment, and the construction of bus facilities. http://www.fta.dot.gov/12304.html For further information, call the Office of Program Management. Phone, 202-366-2053. Clean Fuels Grants The Clean Fuels Grants program helps nonattainment and maintenance areas achieve or maintain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone and carbon monoxide, and it supports emerging clean fuel and advanced propulsion technologies for transit buses and markets for those technologies. The program funds purchasing or leasing clean fuel buses, including buses that employ a lightweight composite primary structure and vans for use in revenue service; constructing or leasing clean fuel bus facilities, including electrical recharging facilities and related equipment; and projects involving clean fuel, biodiesel, hybrid electric, or zero emissions technology buses. http://www.fta.dot.gov/cleanfuels For further information, call the Office of Program Management. Phone, 202-366-2053. Elderly Persons and Persons With Disabilities The Transportation for Elderly Persons and Persons With Disabilities program provides financial assistance to private nonprofit agencies for the transportation needs of elderly persons and persons with disabilities in places where public services are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate; to public bodies approved by the State to coordinate services for elderly persons or persons with disabilities; and to public bodies that certify to the Governor that no nonprofit corporation or association is readily available in an area to provide the service. Funds are allocated by formula to the States. Local organizations apply for funding through a designated State agency. http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13093_3556.html For further information, call the Office of Program Management. Phone, 202-366-2053. Job Access and Reverse Commuting The Job Access and Reverse Commute program addresses the transportation challenges faced by welfare recipients and low-income persons seeking or maintaining employment. The program provides capital and planning and operating expenses for projects that transport low income individuals to and from jobs and employment-related activities and for projects that support reverse commuting. Many new entry level jobs are located in suburban areas: Low-income individuals have difficulty accessing these jobs from their inner city, urban, or rural neighborhoods. Many entry level-jobs also require working late or on weekends when conventional transit services are either reduced or nonexistent. Many employment related-trips also are complex, involving multiple destinations. http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13093_3550.html For further information, call the Office of Program Management. Phone, 202-366-2053. New Freedom The New Freedom formula grants program supports new public transportation services that surpass the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The program makes capital and operating funding available to private nonprofit organizations, State and local governmental authorities, and operators of public transportation services, including private operators of public transportation services. Eligible projects must benefit individuals with disabilities: Projects must assist them with transportation—including transportation to and from jobs and employment services—and remove barriers to transportation. http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13093_3549.html For further information, call the Office of Program Management. Phone, 202-366-2053. Nonurban Area Assistance The Other Than Urbanized Areas formula grants program provides funding to States to support public transportation in rural areas—with populations under 50,000. The program enhances people's access in nonurbanized areas to health care, shopping, education, employment, public services, and recreation; assists in the maintenance, development, improvement, and use of public transportation systems in nonurbanized areas; encourages and facilitates the most efficient use of all transportation funds used to provide passenger transportation in nonurbanized areas through the coordination of programs and services; helps develop and support intercity bus transportation; and promotes the participation of private transportation providers in nonurbanized transportation. http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13093_3555.html For further information, call the Office of Program Management. Phone, 202-366-2053. Planning The Office of Planning and Environment supports the development of information that Federal, State, and local officials use to make transportation investment decisions. With FHWA partners, the Office co-administers a national planning program that provides funding, guidance, oversight, and technical support to State and local transportation agencies. The FTA's 10 region offices and FHWA's 52 division offices work to convey the program to State and local governments and other transportation agencies. http://www.fta.dot.gov/about/12347.html For further information, call the Office of Planning and Environment. Phone, 202-366-4033. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] Research and Technology The FTA conducts research, development, demonstration, deployment, and evaluation projects to improve public transportation services. The FTA administers the Bus Testing, International Public Transportation, National Research and Technology, and Transit Cooperative Research Programs. Through the Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) program, the Administration works with public transportation agencies to implement new strategies for lowering greenhouse gas emissions and to reduce energy use within transit operations. The FTA has five priority research areas: bicycles and transit, bus rapid transit, environmental sustainability, livable and sustainable communities, and state of good repair. https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/research-innovation For further information, call the Office of Research, Demonstration and Innovation. Phone, 202-366-4052. Rural Transit Assistance The Rural Transit Assistance Program provides a funding source to help design and implement training and technical assistance projects and other support services tailored to meet the needs of transit operators in nonurbanized areas. States, local governments, and providers of rural transit services can receive program funds. States may use the funds to support nonurbanized transit activities in four areas: training, technical assistance, research, and related support services. http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/13093_3554.html For further information, call the Office of Program Management. Phone, 202-366-2053. Safety The Office of Transit Safety and Oversight administers a national safety program and oversees compliance with it. Based on FTA legislative, policy, and regulatory requirements, the program helps further the nationwide provision of transit service that is equitable, reliable, and safe. http://www.fta.dot.gov/tso.html For further information, call the Office of Transit Safety and Oversight. Phone, 202-366-1783. Training and Technical Assistance The Administration funds the National Transit Institute at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Working with the Institute, the FTA develops and offers training courses on transit operations, planning, workforce performance, and productivity. Institute courses are offered at locations nationwide on a variety of subjects. Current course offerings are posted online. http://www.ntionline.com/courses/list.php For further information, call the Office of Research, Demonstration and Innovation. Phone, 202-366-4052. Transit in Parks The Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program provides funding for alternative transportation projects in and around National Parks and other Federal recreation areas. Alternative transportation includes bicycle, ferry, pedestrian trail, shuttle bus, and other forms of public or nonmotorized transportation. These projects reduce congestion, protect sensitive natural and cultural treasures, and enhance visitor experience. Funding is awarded through a competitive process to units of Federal land management agencies and to State, local and tribal government agencies. http://www.fta.dot.gov/transitinparks For further information, call the Office of Program Management. Phone, 202-366-2053. Sources of Information Business Opportunities Procurement-related information and resources are available on the FTA Web site. https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/procurement/procurement Career Opportunities FTA fills vacancies in its Washington, DC, headquarters and regional offices. The FTA relies on attorneys, congressional relations specialists, engineers, environmental specialists, planners, program management specialists, research program specialists, and other professionals to carry out its mission. https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/jobs/jobs In 2016, the FTA ranked 228th among 305 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/TD09 Environmental Justice The FTA posts answers to questions related to environmental justice on its Web site. https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/environmental-programs/environmental-justice/environmental-justice-faqs Events The FTA has a calendar of events on its Web site. https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/events Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA grants public access to the content of certain records that are held by the offices, agencies, corporations, administrations, commissions, boards, and services of the Federal Government's executive branch. Some records that contain sensitive commercial, governmental, and personal information are protected from disclosure. https://www.transit.dot.gov/foia/foia-requests | Email: FTA.FOIA@dot.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] The FTA maintains an electronic reading room. Before submitting a FOIA request, information seekers should search for the desired document or record in the reading room to determine whether it is accessible immediately, without charge. https://www.transit.dot.gov/foia/foia-electronic-reading-room Glossary The FTA maintains a National Transit Database glossary on its Web site. https://www.transit.dot.gov/ntd/national-transit-database-ntd-glossary Grants The FTA provides grants to local public transit systems. It invests billions of dollars each year to support and to expand public transit services. It provides annual formula grants to transit agencies nationwide, as well as discretionary funding in competitive processes. https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grants/grant-programs History A brief history of mass transit is available on the FTA Web site. https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/brief-history-mass-transit National Transit Database U.S. transit ridership has grown by more than 20 percent in the last decade. To keep track of the industry and provide public information and statistics as growth continues, the National Transit Database records the asset, financial, and operating conditions of transit systems. Phone, 888-252-0936. https://www.transit.dot.gov/ntd | Email: NTDhelp@dot.gov News The FTA posts news releases on its Web site. https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/news Regional Offices Contact information for the 10 regional offices is available on the FTA's Web site. https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/regional-offices/regional-offices Research / Innovation Research projects assess new operational processes, expand public-private partnerships, fund demonstration grants for low or no emissions buses, improve traveler experiences, and test systems that monitor safety. Research and innovation reports and publications are available on the FTA Web site. https://www.transit.dot.gov/research-innovation/research-innovation-reports-and-publications Social Media The FTA maintains a channel on YouTube, as well as accounts on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/news/social-media Updates A subscription form is available on the FTA Web site to sign up for email updates. https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOTFTA/subscriber/new http://www.fta.dot.gov/newsroom/13006.html For further information, contact the Federal Transit Administration, Office of Communications and Congressional Affairs, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-4043. MARITIME ADMINISTRATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 202-366-5807 800-996-2723 http://www.marad.dot.gov ADMINISTRATOR Mark H. Buzby Deputy Administrator Richard Balzano https://www.marad.dot.gov/about-us/key-personnel The above list of key personnel was updated 2–2018. The Maritime Administration was established by Reorganization Plan No. 21 of 1950 (5 U.S.C. app.). The Maritime Act of 1981 (46 U.S.C. 1601) transferred the Maritime Administration to the DOT. The Administration manages programs that help develop and promote the U.S. merchant marine and its operations. It also organizes and directs emergency merchant ship operations. The Administration serves as the DOT's waterborne transportation agency. Its programs promote waterborne transportation use, the seamless integration of waterborne transportation with other parts of the transportation system, and U.S. merchant marine viability. The https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] Administration's activities involve ships and shipping, shipbuilding, port operations, vessel operations, national security, safety, and the environment. It also maintains the health of the merchant marine—commercial mariners, vessels, and intermodal facilities contribute significantly to national security. The Administration, therefore, supports current mariners, helps educate future mariners, and informs Americans about the maritime industry and how it benefits them. Recently, the Administration realigned its functions to be more effective as an industry promoter and to focus more attention on the environment and safety. The Administration administers the Maritime Security Program, which maintains a core fleet of U.S.-flag, privately-owned ships that operate in international commerce. Under agreement, these ships are available to provide needed capacity, during war and national emergencies, to meet Department of Defense requirements. It also administers the Ready Reserve Force program to facilitate deployment of U.S. military forces—rapidly and worldwide. The Force primarily supports transport of Army and Marine Corps unit equipment and combat support equipment. The Force also supports initial resupply during the critical surge period before commercial ships become available. The program provides nearly one-half of the Government-owned surge sealift capability. For information on the Administration's 10 Gateway Offices, visit the "Gateway Presence" Web page. http://www.marad.dot.gov/about-us/gateway-offices Sources of Information Business Opportunities Links to business services are available on the Administration's Web site. http://www.marad.dot.gov/about-us/links-to-business-services The Administration uses FedBizOpps.Gov for announcing solicitations and requests for comments. https://www.marad.dot.gov/about-us/office-of-acquisition Career Opportunities For information, visit the "Careers" Web page. http://www.marad.dot.gov/about-us/maritime-administration-careers In 2016, the Maritime Administration ranked 79th among 305 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/TD13 Data / Statistics The Administration's Web site features an open data portal that provides access to maritime data and statistics. https://www.marad.dot.gov/resources/data-statistics Educational Resources The Adopt a Ship program allows a class of students to partner with a ship's crew. During the school year, the class and crew correspond and share experiences. The correspondence stimulates interest in English, geography, history, math, science, trade, and transportation. It gives children a unique opportunity for responding to their natural curiosity of the sea and introduces them to the men and women of the American Merchant Marine. https://www.marad.dot.gov/education/adopt-a-ship-program A video archives is available on the Administration's Web site. https://www.marad.dot.gov/resources/multimedia-gallery Exhibits / Virtual Tours A shipbuilding exhibit and virtual tours inside cargo and crew spaces and engine rooms are part of the Administration's Web site. https://www.marad.dot.gov/about-us/maritime-administration-history-program/maritime-administrations-artifact-collection/exhibits Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Instructions for submitting a FOIA request are available on the Administration's Web site. Fax, 202-366-7485. https://www.marad.dot.gov/about-us/foia | Email: FOIA.Marad@dot.gov The Administration maintains an electronic reading room. Before submitting a FOIA request, an information seeker should search for the desired document or record in the reading room to determine whether it may be available immediately, without charge. https://www.marad.dot.gov/about-us/foia/electronic-reading-room Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Administration posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://www.marad.dot.gov/about-us/frequently-asked-questions History Historical documents and resources are available on the Administration's Web site. https://www.marad.dot.gov/about-us/maritime-administration-history-program/historical-documents-and-resources Newsroom News items and releases, as well as advisories, events, photographs, and speeches, are accessible in the newsroom. https://www.marad.dot.gov/newsroom https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] Ports Information on the importance of ports to the Nation's economy and the Strong Ports program is available on the Administration's Web site. https://www.marad.dot.gov/ports/strongports | Email: StrongPorts@dot.gov Publications Factsheets, policy papers, and reports are available on the Administration's Web site. http://www.marad.dot.gov/resources/maritime-publications Ship Disposal The Administration's Web site provides information on four methods of ship disposal: artificial reefing, domestic recycling, ship donations, and naval sink at sea live-fire training exercises (SINKEX). https://www.marad.dot.gov/ships-and-shipping/ship-disposal http://www.marad.dot.gov/about-us/contact-us For further information, contact the Maritime Administration, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-5807. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 202-366-9550 888-327-4236 http://www.nhtsa.gov ADMINISTRATOR (vacancy) Deputy Administrator Heidi King Executive Director Jack Danielson https://www.nhtsa.gov/about-nhtsa/nhtsa-leadership The above list of key personnel was updated 2–2018. [For the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 501] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was established by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 (23 U.S.C. 401 note) to reduce the number of deaths, injuries, and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes on the Nation's highways. The Administration administers motor vehicle and related equipment safety performance programs; co-administers the State and community highway safety program; regulates the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program; issues Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) that prescribe safety features and levels of safety-related performance for vehicles and vehicular equipment; rates the safety of passenger vehicles in the New Car Assessment Program; monitors and participates in international vehicle safety forums to harmonize the FMVSS where appropriate; investigates and prosecutes odometer fraud; administers the National Driver Register Program; conducts studies and operates programs to reduce economic losses in motor vehicle crashes and repairs; performs studies, conducts demonstration projects, and issues regulations requiring manufacturers to provide motor vehicle consumer information; promotes programs to reduce impaired driving, to reduce risky driver behaviors, and to increase seat belt use; and issues theft prevention standards for passenger motor vehicles. Activities Research and Program Development The Administration helps develop motor vehicle and highway safety program standards. It analyzes data and researches, develops, tests, and evaluates motor vehicles, motor vehicle equipment, and advanced technologies, and it collects and analyzes crash data. NHTSA activities are broad in scope with respect to safety: The Administration encourages industry to adopt advanced motor vehicle safety designs, increases public awareness of safety issues, and provides a base for vehicle safety information. http://www.nhtsa.gov/Research Regional Operations and Program Delivery The NHTSA administers State highway safety grant programs that the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users authorized. The Highway Safety formula grant program provides funds to States, Indian nations, and the territories each year to support safety programs, particularly in the following priority areas: data and traffic records, emergency medical services, impaired driving, motorcycle safety, occupant protection, pedestrian and bicycle safety, police traffic services, roadway safety, and speed control. Incentive grants are also used to encourage States to implement effective data improvement, impaired driving, motorcycle safety, and occupant protection programs. https://www.nhtsa.gov/highway-safety-grants-program Rulemaking The Administration issues FMVSS that prescribe safety features and levels of safety-related performance for vehicles and vehicular equipment. The Administration participates in the United Nations World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29). It also oversees the New Car Assessment Program and the Government's Five Star Safety Rating Program, which evaluates the safety performance of light trucks, passenger cars, vans, and child seats (https://www.nhtsa.gov/ratings). These evaluations are highly publicized—star ratings must be visible on the price labels of new vehicles. The Administration also educates consumers on topics such as driving while distracted, as well as the proper use of vehicle safety features and child restraint seats. To promote fuel economy, it https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] manages a program establishing and revising fleet average fuel economy standards for passenger car and light truck manufacturers (https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/corporate-average-fuel-economy). The Administration also runs an antitheft program. Under this program the NHTSA issues rules requiring that certain passenger motor vehicles meet parts-marking requirements, and it calculates and publishes annual motor vehicle theft rates. https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations Enforcement The Administration's Office of Enforcement assures that all new vehicles sold in the U.S. meet applicable FMVSS. Under its compliance program, the Office conducts random tests and collects consumer complaints to identify and investigate problems with motor vehicles and vehicular equipment. If a vehicle or equipment suffers from a safety-related defect or does not meet all applicable FMVSS, the Office seeks a recall, which requires manufacturers to notify owners and to remedy the defect free of charge. The Office monitors recalls to ensure that owners are notified in a timely manner and that the scope of the recall and the remedy are adequate. The Office also assures that all motor vehicles subject to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations meet their respective targets, and it enforces violations of Federal odometer fraud regulations by criminally prosecuting offenders. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls National Center for Statistics and Analysis The NHTSA maintains a collection of scientific and technical information on motor vehicle safety. It also operates the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, whose activities include the development and maintenance of national highway-crash data collection systems and related statistical and economic analyses. The public and the private sector and universities and Federal, State, and local agencies rely on these motor vehicle safety information resources for documentation. https://www.nhtsa.gov/research-data/national-center-statistics-and-analysis-ncsa Communications and Consumer Information The Office of Communications and Consumer Information develops, directs, and implements communication strategies based on NHTSA policy and programs, including campaigns to support high visibility enforcement efforts. It promotes safety messages for NHTSA vehicle-related issues. The Office also manages NHTSA Web sites and the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline. Information received from calls to the hotline forms the basis of investigations, which can lead to recalls if safety-related defects are identified. http://www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/ciot Sources of Information Car Seats A car seat glossary is available on the Parents Central Web site. http://www.safercar.gov/parents/CarSeats/Car-Seat-Glossary-of-Terms.htm?view=full The car seat finder is an online tool that uses date of birth, height, and weight to find a car seat type that properly fits a child. http://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/crs/index.htm Career Opportunities Information on job openings is available on the "Jobs at NHTSA" Web page. http://www.nhtsa.gov/Jobs In 2016, the NHTSA ranked 290th among 305 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/TD10 Data The NHTSA posts factsheets, reports, research notes, statistics, and studies on its Web site. https://www.nhtsa.gov/research-data Driving Safety The NHTSA Web site features a trove of safety information and resources. Disabled, older, and teen drivers, as well as motorcyclists and others can find Web pages dedicated to improving their driving habits and addressing their safety needs. http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving-Safety Events The NHTSA hosts meetings and forums to explore new approaches to highway safety. Information and materials from these event are available online. https://www.nhtsa.gov/events Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The NHTSA is required to disclose records that are properly requested in writing by any person. A Government agency may withhold information pursuant to one or more of nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the FOIA. The act applies only to Federal agencies and does not give a right of access to records held by Congress, the courts, State or local government agencies, and private entities. https://www.nhtsa.gov/about-nhtsa/foia The NHTSA maintains an electronic reading room. Before submitting a FOIA request, an information seeker should search for the desired document or record in the reading room to determine whether it may be available immediately, without charge. The NHTSA also operates a service center for answering FOIA-related questions. Phone, 202-366-2870. https://www.nhtsa.gov/about-nhtsa/electronic-reading-room https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] News The NHTSA posts press releases on its Web site. http://www.nhtsa.gov/About-NHTSA/Press-Releases The NHTSA posts speeches, press events, and testimonies on its Web site. https://www.nhtsa.gov/speeches-presentations Publications The NHTSA disseminates information on traffic safety programs in "Traffic Techs." The publication, starting with the year 1995, is available online. Staring with the years 2005 and 2006, "Traffic Techs" becomes available in Portable Document Format (PDF). http://www.nhtsa.gov/About-NHTSA/Traffic-Techs | Email: TrafficTech@dot.gov Recalls The Recalls Spotlight monitors high-profile recalls and provides resources finding and addressing vehicle recalls. http://www.safercar.gov/rs/index.html The NHTSA's Web site features a search tool that allows the user to enter a vehicle's identification number (VIN) to learn whether it has been repaired as part of a safety recall in the last 15 years. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues Regional Offices Contact information for the NHTSA's 10 regional offices is available on the "Regional Offices" Web page. http://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa/whatis/regions Research The Office of Vehicle Safety Research strategizes, plans, and implements research programs to reduce crashes, fatalities, and injuries. The NHTSA's Web site contains a trove of information related to these programs. http://www.nhtsa.gov/Research Resources for Parents The Parents Central Web site features resources to help parents protect their children and educate them on car and road safety and becoming responsible drivers. http://www.safercar.gov/parents/index.htm Vehicle Safety The NHTSA Web site features a trove of information on and resources for vehicle safety. Topics include defects and recalls, odometer fraud, theft protection, and tires. http://www.nhtsa.gov/Vehicle-Safety To report suspected safety defects in vehicles, vehicle equipment, and child restraint seats, call the Vehicle Safety Hotline. English- and Spanish-speaking representatives are available on weekdays, excluding Federal holidays. Phone, 888-327-4236. TTY, 800-424-9153. https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint https://www.nhtsa.gov/about-nhtsa/contact-us For further information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Communications and Consumer Information, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-9550. PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 202-366-4433 http://www.phmsa.dot.gov ADMINISTRATOR Howard R. Elliott Deputy Administrator Drue Pearce Executive Director Howard W. McMillan https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about/key-officials The above list of key personnel was updated 02–2018. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) was established on February 20, 2005. It is responsible for hazardous materials transportation and pipeline safety. Hazardous Materials The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety develops and issues regulations for the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials by all modes, except bulk transportation by water. The regulations cover shipper and carrier operations, packaging and container specifications, and hazardous materials definitions. The Office provides training and outreach to help shippers and carriers meet hazardous material regulatory requirements. The Office enforces regulations other than those applicable to a single mode of transportation. It manages a fee-funded grant program to help States plan for hazardous materials emergencies and to assist them and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] Indian tribes with training for hazardous materials emergencies. The Office also maintains a national safety program to safeguard food and other products from contamination during motor or rail transportation. http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/info-center | Email: phmsa.hm-infocenter@dot.gov For further information, call the Hazardous Materials Information Center. Phone, 800-467-4922. Pipelines The Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) ensures the safety, security, and environmental protection of the Nation's pipeline transportation system. The Office establishes and enforces safety and environmental standards for pipeline transportation of gas and hazardous liquids. The Office analyzes data, educates and trains, promotes damage prevention, and conducts research and development for pipeline safety. Through OPS administered grants, States that voluntarily assume regulatory jurisdiction of pipelines can receive funding for up to 50 percent of the costs for their intrastate pipeline safety programs. OPS engineers inspect most interstate pipelines and other facilities not covered by State programs. In accordance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the Office also approves and tests oil pipeline spill response plans. http://phmsa.dot.gov/pipeline For further information, call the Pipeline Safety Information Center. Phone, 202-366-4595. Fax, 202-493-2311. Sources of Information Business Opportunities Information on the acquisition vehicles that the PHMSA uses to fulfill the requirements for goods and services of its program offices is available online. http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/doing-biz Career Opportunities The PHMSA relies on accident investigators, accountants, attorneys, auditors, budget analysts, economists, engineers, finance analysts, geographic information systems specialists, grant specialists, human resource specialists, information technology specialists, and other professionals to carry out its mission. http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/careers In 2016, the PHMSA ranked 136th among 305 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/TD16 Data / Statistics The Office of Pipeline Safety makes available data on federally regulated and State regulated natural gas pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas plants. The operators of these pipeline facilities report this data in accordance with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations. The PHMSA provides downloads of the raw data, yearly summaries, multiyear trends of safety performance metrics, and inventories tracking the removal of aging and other higher-risk infrastructure. http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/pipeline/library/data-stats Environmental Justice The PHMSA Web site provides information for promoting environmental justice and ensuring nondiscrimination in communities. http://phmsa.dot.gov/org/civilrights/EnvironmentalJustice Events A calendar of PHMSA events is available online. http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/portal/site/PHMSA/menuitem.c078b89b7940f5f756f2cee62d9c8789/? vgnextoid=574ffed8df6ec410VgnVCM100000d2c97898RCRD&vgnextchannel=574ffed8df6ec410VgnVCM100000d2c97898RCRD&vgnextfmt=print Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA establishes the public's right to obtain information from Federal Government agencies. Any person may file a FOIA request, including citizens and foreign nationals, as well as associations, organizations, and universities. http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about/foia Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The PHMSA posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about/faq Glossary The PHMSA's Web site features an online glossary. http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/resources/glossary History Millions of miles of transportation pipelines deliver the energy products that the American public uses to keep homes and businesses running. While rare, pipeline incidents can be fatal and cost millions of dollars in property damage. The Office of Pipeline Safety participated in the investigations of major pipeline incidents in San Bruno, CA; Allentown, PA; and Marshall, MI. In its commitment to safety awareness and outreach, the Office offers a historical look at high-profile pipeline incidents. http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/pipeline/safety-awareness-and-outreach/pipeline-incidents https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] Library The electronic library contains an accessible collection of public documents related to the safe transport of hazardous materials. http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library The Pipeline Library is an online resource containing electronic files that stakeholders and pipeline safety industry professionals regularly use. These files include archives, forms, frequently asked questions, glossaries, and Freedom of Information Act information. http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/pipeline/library Mapping System The National Pipeline Mapping System public map viewer is a Web-based application designed to assist the general public with displaying and querying data related to gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines, liquefied natural gas plants, and breakout tanks under the jurisdiction of the PHMSA. https://www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov/Default.aspx News The PHMSA posts announcements, congressional testimony, events, press releases, speeches, videos, and more in its electronic briefing room. http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/media-congress Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about/sitemap http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about/contact For further information, contact the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Office of Governmental, International and Public Affairs, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., East Building—2d Floor, Washington, DC 20590. Phone: 202-366-4831. SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 55 M Street SE., Suite 930, Washington, DC 20003. 202-366-0091 202-366-7147 http://www.seaway.dot.gov Departmental Postal Address: Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Email: slsdc@dot.gov Postal and Physical Address: Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation–Operations, 180 Andrews Street, Massena, NY 13662 315-764-3200 315-764-3235 POLICY HEADQUARTERS—WASHINGTON, DC ADMINISTRATOR (vacancy) Deputy Administrator Craig H. Middlebrook OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS—MASSENA, NY Associate Administrator, Seaway Operations Thomas A. Lavigne https://www.seaway.dot.gov/about/meet-our-team The above list of key personnel was updated 02–2018. The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) was established by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Act of May 13, 1954 (33 U.S.C. 981-990) and became an operating administration of the DOT in 1966. The SLSDC, working jointly with the Saint Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, operates and maintains a safe, reliable, and efficient deep draft waterway between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. It ensures the safe transit of commercial and noncommercial vessels through the two U.S. locks and the navigation channels of the Saint Lawrence Seaway System and engages in economic and trade development activities to stimulate trade and employment in the eight States of the Great Lakes region. The SLSDC and SLSMC work together on all matters related to rules and regulations, overall operations, vessel inspections, traffic control, navigation aids, safety, operating dates, and trade development programs. The Great Lakes-Saint Lawrence Seaway System extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Lake Superior ports of Duluth and Superior, a distance of 2,342 miles. The Corporation's main customers are vessel owners and operators, Midwest States and Canadian Provinces, Great Lakes port communities, shippers and receivers of domestic and international cargo, and the maritime and related service industries of the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway systems. https://www.seaway.dot.gov/about/what-does-slsdc-do Sources of Information https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] Career Opportunities The SLSDC relies on professionals with expertise in administration, engineering, information technology, management, marine operations, public policy, and other fields. https://www.seaway.dot.gov/about/careers-slsdc Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Any person has the right to a copy of certain records possessed by the Government's executive administrations, agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, offices, and services. Some records, however, are protected from disclosure. https://www.seaway.dot.gov/publications/electronic-reading-room Grants The SLSDC has an easy-to-use Federal grants toolkit that offers a snapshot of the essential information, resources, and tools needed to identify Federal agencies and processes offering financial assistance to maritime stakeholders seeking to carry out environmental, infrastructural, intermodal, and other development projects. https://www.seaway.dot.gov/publications/slsdc-federal-grants-toolkit Map An interactive map of vessels transiting the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System is available online. https://www.seaway.dot.gov/explore/interactive-shipping-map-and-shipping-schedule News The SLSDC's quarterly newsletter "Seaway Compass" is available online. It features current information and recent news on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System. https://www.seaway.dot.gov/publications/seaway-compass Publications The "Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System Directory" is a comprehensive publication on the ports and shipping-related businesses that are critical throughout the region and beyond. It features extensive photography and serves as an excellent resource for readers who are interested in the Great Lakes Seaway maritime industry. https://www.seaway.dot.gov/publications/seaway-system-directory The SLSDC's marketing brochure offers comprehensive information on the waterway and its significance to the Great Lakes region. It is available online in Portable Document Format (PDF). https://www.seaway.dot.gov/publications/slsdc-marketing-brochure Reports The SLSDC posts annual reports on its Web site. https://www.seaway.dot.gov/publications/annual-reports The SLSDC posts Asset Renewal Program reports on its Web site. https://www.seaway.dot.gov/publications/asset-renewal-program-reports Social Media The SLSDC maintains a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/USDOTSLSDC Studies The "Environmental and Social Impacts of Marine Transport in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway Region" study provides marine stakeholders, transportation planners, and government policymakers with an assessment of the potential environmental and social consequences that could occur if cargo carried by marine vessels on the Seaway navigation system shifted to rail and road modes of transport. https://www.seaway.dot.gov/publications/social-impact-study Videos The SLSDC's Web site features a video gallery. https://www.seaway.dot.gov/explore/video-about-the-seaway Visitors' Center The Seaway Visitors' Center at the Eisenhower Lock provides tourists and ship watchers with an observation deck where they can view commercial vessels and cruise ships transiting the lock. Each year, hundreds of ships from all over the globe make thousands of transits through the St. Lawrence Seaway. They carry a wide variety of cargoes: coal, grains, iron ore, steel, steel slabs, stone, and more. https://www.seaway.dot.gov/explore/visitors-center https://www.seaway.dot.gov/about/contact-us For further information, contact the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, Director of Congressional and Public Relations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-0091. Fax, 202-366-7147. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=HIYL2uq+Vqo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:48:43 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Department of Veterans Affairs DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 202-461-4800 http://www.va.gov SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS David J. Shulkin Deputy Secretary Scott R. Blackburn, Acting Chair, Board of Veterans' Appeals David C. Spickler, Acting Chief of Staff Vivieca Wright Simpson Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction Stella Fiotes, Acting General Counsel Meghan K. Flanz, Acting Inspector General Michael J. Missal UNDER SECRETARIES Benefits Thomas J. Murphy, Acting Health Poonam Alaigh, Acting Memorial Affairs Ronald E. Walters, Acting ASSISTANT SECRETARIES Congressional and Legislative Affairs Christopher E. O'Connor, Acting Human Resources and Administration Pamela S. Mitchell, Acting Information and Technology / Chief Information Officer Rob C. Thomas II Management / Chief Financial Officer Edward Murray, Acting Operations, Security and Preparedness Kevin T. Hanretta, Acting Enterprise Integration Dat P. Tran, Acting Public Affairs John Ullyot Chief Veterans Experience Officer Lynda Davis https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gbPhkx0zXcI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:31 PM] The Department of Veterans Affairs operates programs benefiting Veterans and members of their families: It offers education opportunities and rehabilitation services and provides compensation payments for disabilities or death related to military service, home loan guaranties, pensions, burials, and health care that includes the services in clinics, medical centers, community living centers (which replace nursing home)s, and home- and community-based settings. Organizational Chart The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was established as an executive department by the Department of Veterans Affairs Act (38 U.S.C. 201 note). It is comprised of three organizations that administer Veterans programs: the Veterans Health Administration, the Veterans Benefits Administration, and the National Cemetery Administration. Each organization has field facilities and a central office component. Staff offices support the overall function of the Department and its Administrations. http://www.va.gov/landing2_about.htm Activities Advisory Committee Management Office The Advisory Committee Management Office (ACMO) provides administrative and management support to the Department’s 29 Federal Advisory Committees (as of July 2017). VA’s advisory committees solicit advice and recommendations from outside experts and the public concerning programs for which the Department is responsible for by law. http://www.va.gov/ADVISORY Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction The Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC) is a multifunctional organization responsible for directing the acquisition, logistics, construction, and leasing functions within the VA. The Executive Director, OALC, is also the Chief Acquisition Officer for the VA. http://www.va.gov/OALC Cemeteries The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is responsible for the management and oversight of 135 national cemeteries in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as 33 soldiers' lots, Confederate cemeteries, and monument sites. Burial in a national cemetery is available to eligible veterans, certain members of reserve components, and their spouses and dependent children. At no cost to the family, a national cemetery burial includes the gravesite, graveliner, opening and closing of the grave, headstone or marker, and perpetual care as part of a national shrine. If an eligible veteran is buried in an unmarked grave in a private cemetery anywhere in the world, NCA will provide a headstone or marker. A Government-furnished headstone or marker may be provided for eligible Veterans who died on or after Nov. 1, 1990 and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone. A Governmentfurnished medallion may be provided for eligible Veterans who served on or after Apr. 6, 1917 and whose grave is marked with a privately purchased headstone or marker. NCA's Veterans Cemetery Grants Program provides funds to State and tribal governments to establish, expand, or improve veterans' cemeteries. NCA issues Presidential Memorial Certificates to honor the memory of deceased veterans who are eligible for burial in a national cemetery. http://www.cem.va.gov Center for Minority Veterans https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gbPhkx0zXcI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:31 PM] The Center for Minority Veterans (CMV), established by the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 1994, identifies barriers to benefits and health care access, promotes awareness of minority Veteran-related issues, develops strategies for improving minority Veterans’ participation in existing VA programs, The CMV focuses on the unique and special needs of African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans, which include American Indians, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives. http://www.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans Center for Women Veterans The Center for Women Veterans (CWV), established by the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 1994, monitors and coordinates VA’s health care, benefits, services, and programs for women Veterans. CWV advocates a cultural transformation within VA and the general public to recognize the service and contributions of women Veterans and women in the military, and raises awareness of the responsibility to treat women Veterans with dignity and respect. The CWV Director serves as the primary advisor to the SECVA on all matters related to policy, legislation, programs, issues, and initiatives affecting women Veterans. http://www.va.gov/WOMENVET Health Services The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States. It provides hospital, long-term services and support in community living centers (which replace nursing homes)- and home- and communitybased settings, domiciliary, and outpatient medical and dental care and community care to eligible Veterans of the Armed Forces. In addition to providing health care, VHA performs research, and assists in the education and training of physicians, dentists, and many other health care professionals through its affiliations with educational institutions and organizations. As of March 2017, VHA treated over 8.76 million patients in over 1,700 sites of care. VHA has 1,247 health care facilities, including 170 VA Medical Centers and 1,067 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics). In addition, VA purchases medical care when needed from community providers including long-term services and supports in community nursing homes, State Veterans Homes, and in home and community based settings. In 2016, VA hospitals had about 621,520 inpatient admissions and provided nearly 84 million outpatient visits. In addition to care delivered in the VA system, VA also delivers care to millions of Veterans in the community. The number of women Veterans receiving health care from VA more than tripled between 2000 and 2016, growing from 160,000 in 2000 to 475,000. VA hospitals provide more public data about quality and safety than any health care system in the world and held academic affiliations with more than 1,800 educational institutions. More than 123,552 health care students receive clinical training at a VA facility each year. Historically, VHA has been at the forefront of medical research. The first electronic health record, cardiac pacemaker, bionic ankle, and successful liver transplant were all developed at VA. VA has also developed new drugs and treatments for acquired immune deficiency syndrome/human immunodeficiency virus, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and osteoporosis. Currently, VHA medical centers provide a wide range of services including traditional services such as primary care, surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. Additional medical and surgical specialty services, including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, palliative medicine, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, vision care and extended care services; such as facility and community based long-term services and supports and hospice care are available. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gbPhkx0zXcI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:31 PM] Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery. VA is also using Telehealth and Telemedicine to improve access to care, especially in remote areas. http://www.va.gov/HEALTH Operations, Security, and Preparedness The Office of the Operations, Security, and Preparedness provides executive oversight of VA’s emergency management, preparedness, identity management, physical security, personnel security and suitability, law enforcement activity, organizational resource management, and federal legal and regulatory compliance to maintain continuity of performance of mission-essential functions across the full spectrum of threats. https://www.osp.va.gov/ Veterans Benefits VBA provides information, advice, and assistance to Veterans, their dependents, beneficiaries, representatives, and others applying for VA benefits. It also cooperates with the Department of Labor and other Federal, State, and local agencies in developing employment opportunities for Veterans and referrals for assistance in resolving socioeconomic, housing, and other related problems. VBA’s Compensation and Pension and Fiduciary Services are responsible for adjudicating claims for disability compensation and pension, specially adapted housing, accrued benefits, adjusted compensation in death cases, reimbursement for headstones or markers, allowances for automobiles and special adaptive equipment, special clothing allowances, emergency officers' retirement pay, Survivors' claims for death compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, death pension, burial and plot allowances, forfeiture determinations, and a benefits protection program for minors and incompetent adult beneficiaries. VBA’s Education Service administers VA education benefits to Veterans, Servicemembers, National Guard members, Selected Reserve members, and eligible dependents. These benefits provide financial assistance for attending institutions of higher learning, non-college degree programs, on-the-job and apprenticeship training, flight training, distance learning, correspondence training, national testing programs, licensing and certifications, entrepreneurship training, work-study programs, and coop training. Education Service also performs compliance surveys to ensure that approved programs are compliant with pertinent laws. Additional information is available at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. VBA’s Insurance Service operates for the benefit of Servicemembers, Veterans, and their beneficiaries. Customers can reach Insurance Service through the VA Insurance Center (phone, 800-669-8477). The Insurance Center performs a complete range of activities necessary to operate national life insurance programs. Activities include maintenance of individual accounts, underwriting functions, life and death insurance claims awards, and other insurance-related transactions for multiple insurance programs. The Insurance Center administers the Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance Program for those disabled Veterans who receive a VA grant for specially adapted housing, and the Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance program for Veterans who receive a service-connected disability rating. In addition, Insurance Service oversees the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans' Group Life Insurance Programs, as well as the Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance and SGLI Traumatic Injury Protection programs. VBA’s Loan Guaranty Service is responsible for administering operations that include establishing the eligibility of Veterans for the program; ensuring VA credit, income, https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gbPhkx0zXcI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:31 PM] and appraisal requirements are met; managing a panel of appraisers and establishing a property value; approving grants for specially adapted housing; supervising the construction of new residential properties; making direct loans to Native American Veterans to acquire a home on trust land; servicing and liquidating defaulted loans; and disposing of real estate acquired as the consequence of defaulted loans. VBA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service (VR&E) program provides assistance to Veterans and Servicemembers with service-connected disabilities and an employment handicap, to prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable employment. For those persons who are severely disabled and suitable employment is not an option, assistance may be provided to allow each person to live more independently. Through VA’s VR&E program, individuals may benefit from individual support, vocational counseling, evaluation of interest, aptitudes and abilities, training, employment assistance, and other rehabilitation services. In some cases, rehabilitation services are available to spouses and children of totally and permanently disabled Veterans as well as Survivors of certain deceased Veterans. Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 18, VR&E provides vocational training and rehabilitation services to children with spina bifida having a parent who served in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era or who served in certain military units in or near the demilitarized zone in Korea between September 1, 1967 and August 31, 1971. The Appeals Management Office assumes responsibility for and authority over all VBA appeals-related program policy, planning, budgeting, staffing, and other operational control as a separate entity under the VBA Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Benefits (PDUSB). This office works closely with the Board of Veterans Appeals to better service Veterans and their families. http://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits Veterans' Appeals The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) renders final decisions on behalf of the Secretary on appeals from decisions of local VA offices. The Board reviews all appeals for entitlement to Veterans' benefits, including claims for service connection, increased disability ratings, total disability ratings, pension, insurance benefits, educational benefits, home loan guaranties, vocational rehabilitation, dependency and indemnity compensation, health care delivery, and fiduciary matters. The Board has jurisdiction over appeals arising from the VA regional offices, VA medical centers, the National Cemetery Administration, and the Office of General Counsel. The Board's mission is to conduct hearings and issue timely, understandable, and quality decisions for Veterans and other appellants in compliance with the requirements of law. Final BVA decisions are appealable to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. http://www.bva.va.gov Field Facilities The Department's operations are handled through the following field facilities: cemeteries, medical centers, outpatient clinics, community living centers, domiciliaries, and regional offices. Cemeteries provide burial services to Veterans, their spouses, and dependent children. Medical centers provide eligible beneficiaries with medical and other health care services equivalent to those provided by private sector institutions, augmented in many instances by services to meet the special requirements of Veterans. Outpatient clinics provide the most common outpatient services, including health and wellness visits, without the hassle of visiting a larger medical center. Community Living Centers (CLC) are skilled nursing facilities, often referred to as nursing homes. Veterans with chronic stable conditions such as https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gbPhkx0zXcI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:31 PM] dementia, those requiring rehabilitation or those who need comfort and care at the end of life are served within one of our 135 Community Living Centers. Domiciliaries provide a variety of care to Veterans who suffer from a wide range of medical, psychiatric, vocational, educational, or social problems and illnesses in a safe, secure, homelike environment. VHA continues to expand the network of outpatient clinics to include more rural locations, putting access to care closer to home. Regional offices grant benefits and services provided by law for Veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries within an assigned territory; furnish information regarding VA benefits and services; adjudicate claims and make awards for disability compensation and pension; conduct outreach and information dissemination; provide support and assistance to various segments of the Veteran population to include former prisoners of war, minorities, the homeless, women, and elderly Veterans; supervise payment of VA benefits to incompetent beneficiaries; provide vocational rehabilitation and employment training; administer educational benefits; guarantee loans for purchase, construction, or alteration of homes; process grants for specially adapted housing; process death claims; and assist Veterans in exercising rights to benefits and services. https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp Office of Survivors Assistance Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) provides support to survivors of Veterans by identifying and informing them of the benefits and services offered by VA. https://www.va.gov/survivors/ Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships The mission of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) is to develop partnerships with, provide relevant information to, and expand participation of faith-based, nonprofit, and community/neighborhood organizations in VA programs in order to better serve the needs of Veterans, their families, survivors, caregivers, and other beneficiaries. https://www.va.gov/cfbnpartnerships/ Congressional and Legislative Affairs The mission of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs (OCLA) is to improve the lives of Veterans and their families by advancing proVeteran legislation and maintaining responsive and effective communications with Congress. OCLA coordinates the Department’s activities with Congress. It is the Department’s focal point for interactions and engagements with Members of Congress, authorization committees, and personal staff. Additionally, the Office is the Department’s liaison with the Government Accountability Office (GAO). https://www.va.gov/oca/ Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is the Department’s principal liaison to the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Department of Commerce, the General Services Administration (GSA), and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy for matters dealing with small and disadvantaged business activities. OSDBU’s mission is to enable Veterans to gain access to economic opportunity by leveraging the federal procurement system and expanding participation of procurement-ready small businesses. Information for doing business with the VA is available on the Office of Acquisition and Logistics' Web http://www.va.gov/osdbu https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gbPhkx0zXcI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:31 PM] Sources of Information Blog "VAntage Point" is the VA's official blog. http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage | Email: blog.dalcbdt@va.gov Business Opportunities For information on small and Veteran-owned business programs, call 866-584-2344. More information is available from the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization's Web https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/Default.aspx http://www.va.gov/oal/business/dbwva.asp | Email: dalcbdt@va.gov For information on small and veteran-owned business programs, call 800-949-8387 or 202-461-4300. More information is available from the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization's Web pages. http://www.va.gov/osdbu | Email: osdbu@va.gov Business Ownership Services The Center for Verification and Evaluation is a program office in the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. The center provides verification to Veteranowned and service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses. Phone, 866-584-2344. http://www.va.gov/osdbu/verification/assistance | Email: pages.osdbu@va.gov Career Opportunities To provide exceptional health care and other services for our nation’s Veterans and their loved ones, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employs over 300,000 people in over 300 occupations. VA uses the traditional Title 5 competitive merit system and the Title 38 excepted merit system in recruiting medical, administrative, and support professionals. Under its Title 38 excepted merit system, VA hires numerous direct patient care professionals such as dentists, licensed nurses, licensed physical therapists, optometrists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physician assistants, and physicians. These positions are excepted from traditional competitive hiring procedures. Under the Title 5 competitive merit system, VA fills various administrative, clerical, and technical occupations such as management analyst, secretary, and Veterans claims examiner. For information on employment, contact the human resources office at the nearest VA facility, or access VA's online, career-building resources at www.vacareers.gov. http://www.va.gov/jobs Construction / Design Projects Major Construction projects in excess of $10 million are the responsibility of VA’s Office of Construction & and Facilities Management (CFM). CFM is responsible for the oversight and the management for planning, design, construction and operation of facilities and infrastructure of the Department. Projects are advertised on the Federal Business Opportunities website (FedBizOpps.gov). Project-specific qualifications (SF 330) may be submitted to the Regional Directors, Acquisition Support located in Washington, DC, Silver Spring, MD, North Chicago, IL or Vallejo, CA as specified in the project specific advertisement. Additional information on the selection process can be found on CFM’s Web page at https://www.cfm.va.gov/. Construction projects for VA medical centers and other facilities that cost less than $10 million are managed and controlled by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Procurement and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gbPhkx0zXcI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:31 PM] Logistics Office (P&LO). For information on specific projects visit the P&LO website at https://www.va.gov/plo/. http://www.cfm.va.gov Data / Statistics The Web site of the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics features reports, statistics, surveys, and other information. https://www.va.gov/vetdata | Email: vancvas@va.gov Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides that federal agencies must disclose records requested unless they may be withheld in accordance with one or more of nine statutory exemptions (5 U.S.C. § 552(b)). A FOIA request should be addressed to one of the approximately 400 geographically dispersed components where the desired document or record is kept. Contacts are listed here: https://www.oprm.va.gov/docs/foia/VACO_FOIA_Offices_Contact_List.pdf. A request may be sent by email, fax, or postal mail. If the information seeker does not know which office or component maintains the desired document or record, he or she should contact the Director, FOIA Service, (005R1C), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420. Phone, 877-750-3642. Fax 202-273-0487. http://www.va.gov/oig/foia Health Benefits Glossary The VA Web site features a health benefits glossary. https://www.va.gov/HEALTHBENEFITS/resources/glossary.asp Patient Safety Glossary The VA National Center for Patient Safety maintains an online glossary of patient safety terms. http://www.patientsafety.va.gov/professionals/publications/glossary.asp Health Topics The items in the Veterans Health A-Z Index represent popular topics, frequent inquiries and areas of critical importance to Veterans and their caregivers. This navigational and informational tool is designed to help you quickly find and retrieve specific information. The A-Z Index is structured so that synonyms, acronyms, and cross-referencing provide multiple ways for you to access the topics and features on Veterans Health websites. The index will continue to evolve as additional topics are added. https://www.va.gov/health/topics History The Department's Web site features a history of the VA. https://www.va.gov/about_va/vahistory.asp? Homeless Veterans Information and resources to help a homeless Veteran find a home are available on the VA Web site. https://www.va.gov/homeless https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gbPhkx0zXcI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:31 PM] Locations This page provides a facility locator that allows users to search for VHA facilities by state or territory, street address, type of facility, and distance. https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/division.asp?dnum=1 Media Room The VA posts news releases on its Web site. http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel The VA posts speeches on its Web site. http://www.va.gov/opa/speeches National Gravesite Locator The National Cemetery Administration's Web site features a database of burial information that is updated each day. The online locator allows users to search for the burial locations of Veterans and their family members in VA National Cemeteries, State Veterans cemeteries, and various other military and Department of Interior cemeteries, as well as for the interment sites of Veterans who were buried in private cemeteries and whose graves are marked with Government grave markers. http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/index.html Our Doctors The Federation of State Medical Boards web site features an online directory that allows users to search for information about physicians. http://www.docinfo.org/#/search/query Public Affairs / News Media Contact the nearest regional Office of Public Affairs: Atlanta (404-929-5880); Chicago (312-980-4235); Dallas (817-385-3720); Denver (303-914-5855); Los Angeles (310268-4207); New York (212-807-3429); or Washington, DC (202-530-9360). Representatives of the national media may prefer contacting the Office of Public Affairs in the VA Central Office, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420. Phone, 202-461-7400. http://www.va.gov/opa Publications Information on books, factsheets, and other publications is available on the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs Web. http://www.va.gov/opa/publications Office of Inspector General (OIG) Public documents and information are available on the OIG's Web site. Complaints may be sent to the VA Inspector General (53E), P.O. Box 50410, Washington, DC 20091-0410. Hotline phone, 800-488-8244. http://www.va.gov/oig/default.asp | Email: page.vaoighotline@va.gov Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gbPhkx0zXcI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:31 PM] http://www.va.gov/site_map.htm Social Media The VA tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/DeptVetAffairs The VA has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAffairs The VA posts photos on Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/VeteransAffairs The VA posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/DeptVetAffairs Veterans Service Organizations The VA's Web site features a directory of Veterans services organizations. For further information, contact the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420. Phone, 202273-6000. http://www.va.gov/vso http://www.va.gov/opa For further information, contact the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420. Phone, 202-273-6000. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gbPhkx0zXcI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:31 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Bureau of Indian Education Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement National Park Service Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement United States Fish and Wildlife Service United States Geological Survey SEARCH DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 202-208-3100 http://www.doi.gov SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR Ryan K. Zinke Deputy Secretary David Bernhard ASSISTANT SECRETARIES Indian Affairs Vacant Insular Areas Vacant Land and Minerals Management Vacant Water and Science Vacant Fish and Wildlife and Parks Vacant Policy, Management and Budget Vacant PRINCIPAL DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARIES Fish and Wildlife and Parks Virginia Johnson Water and Science Vacant Land and Minerals Management Katharine MacGregor Policy, Management and Budget Scott Cameron Chief Information Officer Sylvia Burns Deputy Inspector General Mary L. Kendall Solicitor Vacant Special Trustee for American Indians Vacant The Department of the Interior protects America's heritage and natural resources, honors its cultures and tribal communities, and supplies energy for powering its future. The Department of the Interior was created by act of March 3, 1849 (43 U.S.C. 1451), which transferred the Office of Indian Affairs and the General Land, the Patent, and the Pension Offices to the new Department. It was reorganized by Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1950, as amended (5 U.S.C. app.). https://www.doi.gov/whoweare https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] The Department manages the Nation's public lands and minerals, national parks, national wildlife refuges, and western water resources and upholds Federal trust responsibilities to Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. It is also responsible for endangered species and migratory wildlife conservation; historic preservation; surface-mined lands protection and restoration; mapping geological, hydrological, and biological science; and giving financial and technical assistance to the insular areas. https://www.doi.gov/ourpriorities Secretary The Secretary of the Interior reports directly to the President and directs and supervises all operations and activities of the Department, which has over 70,000 employees and serves as steward of approximately onefifth of the Nation's lands. https://www.doi.gov/whoweare/secretary-ryan-zinke Fish and Wildlife and Parks The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks oversees natural resources use, management, and conservation programs; National Park and National Refuge Systems lands and cultural facilities; and fish, wildlife, and habitat conservation and enhancement. The Office represents the Department in the coordination and oversight of ecosystems restoration and biological resources programs with States and tribes and other Federal agencies. It also exercises secretarial direction and supervision over the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the National Park Services. Indian Affairs The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs establishes and implements Indian policy and programs; maintains the Federaltribal Governmenttogovernment relationship; assists the Secretary of the Interior with carrying out the Department's Federal trust and treaty responsibilities; directs and supervises the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education; supervises the Offices of Federal Acknowledgement, of Self Governance, of Indian Gaming, of Indian Economic Development, and all administrative and financial resource management activities; and maintains liaison coordination between the Department and other Federal agencies that provide services or funding to the federally recognized tribes and to the eligible American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians oversees departmentwide Indian trust reform efforts to increase the Secretary of the Interior's effectiveness at carrying out trust responsibilities to American Indian Tribes, individual American Indians, and Alaska Natives. The Office also has programmatic responsibility for the management of financial trust assets, appraisals, and fiduciary trust beneficiary services. https://www.doi.gov/ost Insular Areas The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas gives financial and technical assistance to the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to promote better governance. It plays a role in the management of relations between the United States and the insular areas by developing and promoting appropriate Federal policies. The Office also carries out the Secretary's responsibilities that are related to the three freely associated states (the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau), the Palmyra Atoll excluded areas, and Wake Atoll's residual administration. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] https://www.doi.gov/oia/who-we-are Land and Minerals Management The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management oversees the Bureaus of Land Management, of Ocean Energy Management, of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. These bureaus run programs associated with public land management; operations management and leasing of public lands for energy resources and mineral extraction, including the Outer Continental Shelf to the outer limits of U.S. economic jurisdiction; mineral operations management on Indian lands; and surface mining reclamation and enforcement functions. Water and Science The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Water and Science oversees the U.S. Geological Survey, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Central Utah Project Completion Act Office. It guides policy and oversees program areas dealing with water project operations, facility security, natural resource management, and research involving geology, hydrology, cartography, biology, and technology. It also guides the development of national water and science policies and supports environmental improvement. https://www.doi.gov/water For further information, contact the Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. Phone, 202-208-3186. Sources of Information Blog The Department of the Interior has a blog. https://www.doi.gov/blog Bureaus and Offices The Department's Web site features a web page that provides easy access to the numerous bureau and office web sites. https://www.doi.gov/bureaus Business Opportunities The Department of the Interior is helping America establish a new foundation for economic prosperity by supporting the transition to a clean energy economy, stimulating local economic growth through stewardship, and procuring goods and services from American businesses. The Department relies on American businesses for bridge, irrigation system, office building, reservoir, road, school, and other types of maintenance. Additional information is available from the Office of Acquisition and Property Management, 1849 C Street NW., Rm. 4262, Washington, DC 20240. Phone, 2025137554. https://www.doi.gov/pam Career Opportunities Information to assist persons with disabilities, students and recent graduates, veterans, and others interested in career opportunities is available on the Department's Web site. https://www.doi.gov/joinus https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] Information on voluntarism and service is available on the Department's Web site. https://www.doi.gov/volunteer Climate Science The Department of the Interior posts news items from its Climate Science Centers on its Web site. https://nccwsc.usgs.gov Diversity Inclusion A list of resources is available on the Department's Web site. https://www.doi.gov/pmb/eeo/resources Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Thirteen bureaus and offices support the Department's FOIA operations. The Department's Web site features a single web page that allows convenient access to those bureaus and offices and to their electronic FOIA libraries. From the same web page, an information seeker may file a request, track the status of a request, learn about the FOIA program's structure, and review FOIA-related guidance and resources. Please note: the Department and its bureaus and offices post a great deal of information online; therefore, an information seeker should visit the appropriate electronic libraries and search for the desired information before submitting a FOIA request. That information already may be accessible, immediately and without charge. https://www.doi.gov/foia Library The Interior Library's holdings and its reference and research services support the mission of the Department and its agencies and bureaus. Its holdings cover American history, geology, law, national parks, Native American culture and history, nature, and public lands and wildlife management. The library offers subscription databases and other online data sources that give Interior employees and external researchers nationwide access. A holdings catalog and descriptions of educational programs and training opportunities are available on the library's Web site. Please note: A temporary library is now open in Room 2262 of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of Interior Building. Phone, 202-208-5815. https://www.doi.gov/library | Email: library@ios.doi.gov Wing 1 of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building is undergoing a 2year modernization project. On May 30, 2014, the Interior Library closed its historic reading room and stack areas. More information is available online to help patrons understand how the modernization project will affect their access to library resources. https://www.doi.gov/library/about/modernization Museum The Interior Museum offers exhibits on the history and mission of the Department. Programs highlight bureau management of cultural and natural resources. Museum guides conduct tours of the Interior Building's New Deal era art and architecture. Phone, 202-208-4743. https://www.doi.gov/interiormuseum https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] News The Department posts press releases online. https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases Open Government The Department of the Interior supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. Beyond meeting Open Government requirements, the agency intends to create better relationships between citizens and their Government; to become better at understanding citizens' demands for services and more responsive to their needs; to accelerate the rate of innovation by leveraging public knowledge; to increase the Department's ability to carry out its mission more effectively and efficiently by transparently engaging the public in decisionmaking; and to encourage the development of Open Government programs. https://www.doi.gov/open | Email: open@ios.doi.gov Organizational Chart The Department's "About" web page has an organizational chart link. https://www.doi.gov/whoweare Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.doi.gov/sitemap Sustainability Programs The Department of the Interior is dedicated to conserving and protecting the Nation's natural and cultural resources now and for future generations. Its employees are passionate about their stewardship responsibility for the resources and properties that they manage for the American People. https://www.doi.gov/stewardship Water Conservation The WaterSMART program improves water conservation and helps water-resource managers make sound decisions about water use. It identifies strategies to ensure that this and future generations will have sufficient supplies of clean water for drinking, economic activities, ecosystem health, and recreation. The program also identifies adaptive measures to address climate change and its effect on future water demands. https://www.doi.gov/watersmart https://www.doi.gov/contact-us For further information, contact the Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. Phone, 202-208-3100. BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 202-208-3710 http://www.bia.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] DIRECTOR Weldon “Bruce” Loudermilk The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) was created as part of the War Department in 1824 and transferred to the Department of the Interior when the latter was established in 1849. The BIA's mission is to fulfill its trust responsibilities and promote self-determination on behalf of federally recognized tribal governments, American Indians, and Alaska Natives. The Bureau provides services directly or through contracts, grants, and compacts to members of 566 federally recognized Indian tribes in the 48 contiguous United States and Alaska—approximately 1.9 million American Indians and Alaska Natives. BIA programs cover the entire range of State and local government services. These programs, administered by either tribes or the Bureau, support the following activities: managing natural resources on 55 million acres of trust land, providing fire protection and emergency natural disaster relief, developing economically isolated and depressed areas of the United States, law enforcement and administrating tribal courts and detention centers, implementing land and water claim settlements, building and repairing and maintaining roads and bridges, repairing and maintaining high-hazard dams, and managing irrigation systems and agriculture on Federal Indian lands. The BIA works with American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments and organizations, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, and other groups to develop programs and implement them effectively. https://www.bia.gov/WhatWeDo/index.htm Sources of Information Career Opportunities BIA job opportunities, common job documents, and hiring information for American Indian and Alaska Native veterans are available online. https://www.bia.gov/Jobs/index.htm The BIA tweets Indian Affairs job opportunities on Twitter. https://twitter.com/USIAJobs Climate Change The Tribal Climate Resilience program mainstreams climate considerations at the project level through leadership engagement, delivery of data and tools, training, and tribal capacity building. Mainstreaming climate change considerations into all BIA activities is a high priority. Climate change will bring new challenges to Indian Country and Alaska Native Villages. The BIA serves as the lead agency to support tribes as they address changes in the climate. https://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/BIA/climatechange/index.htm Tribal Climate Resilience Resources are available online. https://toolkit.climate.gov/tribal Estate Planning The American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004 (AIPRA) made many changes to the way trust or restricted land and property is inherited. It also made changes that affected land management and purchases. The BIA Web site provides information describing how AIPRA affects wills and inheritance. https://www.bia.gov/yourland/estateplanning/index.htm https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] Events A calendar of events is available online. https://www.bia.gov/Calevents/index.htm Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Before submitting a written FOIA request, verify that the desired information is not already publicly available. “FOIA REQUEST" must be clearly written on the envelope, and the requester should be as specific as possible in identifying the record or records being sought. He or she should also include a brief description of the reason for the request because the Department of the Interior may use it as a basis for fee reduction or discretionary release of otherwise exempt materials. Requests made under the FOIA become part of the public record and may be placed in BIA public files. A FOIA request should be addressed to the Indian Affairs FOIA Officer, Assistant Secretary–Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., MS 3070–MIB, Washington, DC 20240. Phone, 202-208-3135 or 202-208-5097. Fax, 202-208-6597. https://www.bia.gov/FOIA/index.htm | Email: foia@bia.gov Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The BIA posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://www.bia.gov/FAQs/index.htm The BIA Web site also features a "How Do I" informational Web page. https://www.bia.gov/WhereIsMy/index.htm Library An online document library features frequently requested documents and links. https://www.bia.gov/DocumentLibrary/index.htm News The BIA posts joint statements, statements, and other news items on its Web site. https://www.bia.gov/News/index.htm The BIA maintains a social media presence on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/USIndianAffairs211979362167761 Regional Offices Contact information for the 12 BIA regional offices is available online. https://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/RegionalOffices Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.bia.gov/SiteMap/index https://www.bia.gov/ContactUs/index For further information, contact the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Office of Public Affairs, Department of the Interior, MS–3658–MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. Phone, 202-208-3710. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 202-208-3710 https://https://https://www.bie.edu DIRECTOR Ann Marie Bledsoe Downes, Acting The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) provides quality educational opportunities for eligible American Indian and Alaska Native elementary, secondary, and postsecondary students from federally recognized tribes. The Bureau directs and manages education functions, including forming policies and procedures, supervises program activities, and approves the expenditure of funds appropriated for education functions. The BIE educates approximately 48,000 American Indian and Alaska Native children at 183 elementary and secondary schools on 64 reservations in 23 States. The Bureau operates 57 of these schools. The other 126 schools are tribally operated under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.) or the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.). The BIE oversees two postsecondary schools—Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, KS, and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, NM—and it funds the Navajo and United Tribes Technical Colleges. Sources of Information Career Opportunities American Indian children deserve a quality education—and that starts with highly qualified, dedicated staff and educators. The BIE employees nearly 4,500 professionals in careers that offer unique and diverse cultural and lifestyle experiences. Phone, 505-563-5304. https://www.bie.edu/Jobs/index.htm | Email: staffing@bie.edu Directory The BIE "National Directory" (SEP 2016) is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) online. https://www.bie.edu/cs/groups/xbie/documents/document/idc2045002.pdf Divisions and Programs The BIE Web site features a web page with a list of the agency's divisions and programs and links to their web sites. https://www.bie.edu/Programs/index Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) FOIA requests for BIE records should be sent to the Indian Affairs FOIA Officer. Phone, 202-208-3135 or 202-208-5097. https://www.bia.gov/FOIA/index.htm | Email: foia@bia.gov News The BIE posts news items on its Web site. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] https://www.bie.edu/NewsEvents/index.htm The BIE has a Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Bureauofindianeducation The BIE tweets on Twitter. https://twitter.com/BureauIndianEdu Reports Performance and special education reports and school report cards are accessible online. https://www.bie.edu/HowAreWeDoing/index.htm Resources BIE education line officers, school superintendents, principals, teachers, and staff can access program guidance, handbooks, templates, and training provided in various formats—WebEx or PowerPoint—to refresh professional skills. These online documents and presentations are provided to supplement staff training throughout the school year. https://www.bie.edu/Resources/index.htm Scholarships The BIE Web site provides information on scholarship opportunities for American Indian students. https://www.bie.edu/ParentsStudents/Grants/index.htm Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.bie.edu/SiteMap/index.htm https://www.bie.edu/ContactUs/index.htm For further information, contact the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Office of Public Affairs, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., MS–3658–MIB, Washington, DC 20240. Phone, 202-208-3710. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 202-208-3801 https://https://www.blm.gov DIRECTOR Vacant The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was established July 16, 1946, by the consolidation of the General Land Office (created, 1812) and the Grazing Service (formed, 1934). https://www.blm.gov/about The Bureau sustains the diversity, health, and productivity of America's public lands for the benefit of present and future generations through a mandate of multiple-use and sustained-yield. It manages 1 of every 10 acres of land https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] across the United States, about 245 million acres of land, most of which is located in Alaska and 11 other Western States. The Bureau also manages about 30 percent or 700 million acres of the Nation’s subsurface mineral estate. The Bureau oversees conventional and renewable energy development, livestock grazing, recreation, and timber harvesting, and it protects cultural, historical, and natural resources. Many of these resources are found on National Conservation Lands, a subset of BLM lands that are federally designated, that cover 32 million acres, and that include 223 wilderness areas and 25 national monuments. https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands BLM management responsibilities and activities are broad in scope and diverse. It manages Federal onshore coal, gas, and oil operations—and also vast stretches of public lands that will play a significant role in the Nation's emerging renewable energy portfolio. The BLM is already 75 percent of the way to reaching President Obama's Climate Action Plan goal of approving projects that will generate 20,000 megawatts of renewable energy by 2020. The Bureau also contributes to wildland fire management to protect the public and the Nation's natural resource landscape, recreational areas, and wildlife habitat. https://www.blm.gov/programs/energy-and-minerals The Bureau manages livestock on 155 million acres of land, administering nearly 18,000 permits and leases held by ranchers who graze mostly cattle and sheep. Under the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971, it also manages herds of wild horses and burros on public rangelands. https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/rangelands-and-grazing https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro Recreation is also part of the BLM's portfolio. Birdwatchers, campers, hang gliders, horseback riders, hunters, mountain bikers, photographers, whitewater rafters, and visitors to cultural and natural heritage sites recreate on hundreds of millions of acres of public lands. The Bureau estimates that it receives approximately 62 million recreational visits per year. https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation The Bureau's broad management responsibilities require balancing public land uses and protection of public land resources. Working with State and local and tribal governments, stakeholder groups, and the public, the BLM creates land use plans, referred to as Resource Management Plans, to guide decisions for approved uses of and actions affecting public lands. https://www.blm.gov/programs/planning-and-nepa Sources of Information Adoption Schedule The BLM offers wild horses and burros for adoption or purchase at events nationwide throughout the year. The most current adoption event schedule is accessible online. https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/adopton-and-sales/adoptionevents Business Opportunities The National Operations Center in Denver, Colorado, and the Oregon/Washington State Office handle most procurements over $150,000 and also award and administer all Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] (IDIQ) contracts that are national in scope. Government contracting and financial assistance information and resources for small businesses are available online. https://www.blm.gov/services/acquisition/contractingl Career Opportunities The BLM relies on people with diverse skills and professional backgrounds— administration and management, biological sciences, business services, cadastral survey and geological sciences, fire and aviation, law and realty, petroleum engineering, and more—to carry out its mission. https://www.blm./careersl Information on BLM Pathways programs for students and recent graduates is available online. https://www.blm.gov/careers/students-and-grads/pathways-program-coordinators Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Instructions to submit a FOIA request for agency records are available on the BLM Web site. https://www.blabout/foia General Land Office Records The General Land Office Records Automation Web site provides access to Federal land conveyance records for the Public Land States, including image access to more than five million Federal land title records issued between 1820 and the present. The Web site also has survey plat- and field noterelated images that date back to 1810. Please note: The Web site does not currently contain every Federal title record issued for the Public Land States. https://www.glorecords.blm.gov/default.aspx Reading Rooms State offices provide facilities where visitors may examine status records, tract books, and other records of public lands and their resources. Recreation The National Conservation Lands program offers online recreational guides for a convenient connection to public lands. https://www.blm.gov/visit The BLM Web site provides resources for mountain bikers. These resources include the BLM Top 20 Mountain Biking Opportunities list and interactive mountain biking maps for trails on BLM lands. https://www.blm.gov/mountainbike/ Renewable Energy The BLM Web site features a table that contains the locations and other details of the renewable energy projects approved since 2009 on public lands. Site Maps https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] An index of BLM site maps is available online. A site map allows Internet visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. Speakers Upon request from organizations within their areas of jurisdiction, local offices will arrange for speakers to explain BLM programs. Statistics Public Land Statistics documents according to year and starting with 1996 are accessible online. http://www.blm.gov/public_land_statistics/index.htm Tables and spreadsheets with data that include the numbers of BLMadministered oil and gas leases, of applications for permit to drill, and of oil and gas wells are accessible on the BLM Web site. Most of the statistics presented cover Fiscal Years 1988–2015. https://www.blm.gov/about/data/public-land-statistics https://www.blm.gov For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. Phone, 202-208-3801. BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240-0001 202-208-6474 http://www.boem.gov DIRECTOR Abigail Ross Hopper The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) was created on October 1, 2011, as directed by Secretarial Order No. 3299, as amended. The Bureau assesses marine-related activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and the nature, extent, recoverability, and value of energy resources and minerals located there. It promotes responsible marine-related activities, including exploring, inventorying, and developing energy and mineral resources; analyzes the potential environmental effects of proposed resource management operations; conducts and oversees environmental studies to inform policy decisions on OCS energy and marine mineral resources management; develops and implements leasing and resource evaluation and management regulations; and oversees the financial accountability of lessees, operators, and operating-rights holders to ensure that they meet financial and contractual commitments. The Bureau promotes cooperation among the Federal Government, State and tribal governments, and native communities on national, regional, and local issues relevant to the scope of its responsibilities. BOEM activities also support national policy priorities: energy security, environmental protection, and social and economic development. http://www.boem.gov/About-BOEM https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] Sources of Information Business Opportunities Information on doing business with the Bureau is available online. http://www.boem.gov/Doing-Business-with-BOEM Calendar The BOEM Web site features a calendar of upcoming events. http://www.boem.gov/Upcoming-Events Career Opportunities The BOEM relies on professionals with engineering and science backgrounds for ensuring the safe and environmentally responsible development of the Nation's offshore energy and marine mineral resources. http://www.boem.gov/employment The BOEM posts vacancy announcements on its Web site. http://www.boem.gov/vacancies Educational Resources BOEM teacher resources are available online. http://www.boem.gov/Environmental-Studies-Program-Teacher-Resources Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Instructions for submitting a request for BOEM records under the FOIA are available online. The BOEM operates a FOIA requester service center. Phone, 703-787-1818. http://www.boem.gov/Requesting-Access-to-BOEM-Records Glossary The BOEM maintains an online resource evaluation glossary. http://www.boem.gov/Resource-Evaluation-Glossary Historic Preservation Archaeologists in Office of Renewable Energy Programs coordinate studies and conduct National Historic Preservation Act reviews to identify and protect archaeological sites and other historic properties. OCS historic properties include aircraft, lighthouses, precontact (European contact with Native Americans) archaeological sites, and shipwrecks. Historic properties onshore come under review when a proposed renewable energy project may affect them. To learn more about investigating the steamship "City of Houston" and German submarine "U–576" and other preservation activities, visit the "Historic Preservation Activities" Web page. https://www.boem.gov/Renewable-Energy/Historic-Preservation-Activities Library The BOEM Web site has an electronic library. http://www.boem.gov/Library Marine Minerals https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] Mineral resources from the OCS are used in coastal restoration projects to address erosion. The BOEM has conveyed rights to millions of cubic yards of OCS sand for coastal restoration projects in multiple States. These projects have restored hundreds of miles of the Nation's coastline, protecting both infrastructure and ecological habitat. The BOEM posts key marine mineral statistics on its Web site. http://www.boem.gov/MMP-Current-Statistics | Email: MarineMinerals@boem.gov Newsroom The BOEM newsroom features congressional testimony, factsheets, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), leadership presentations, media advisories, notes to stakeholders, science notes, statistics and facts, technical announcements, and videos. http://www.boem.gov/BOEM-Newsroom Oil and Gas Energy The BOEM has posted the 2012–2017 lease sale schedule and information on specific lease sales on its Web site. http://www.boem.gov/Oil-and-Gas-Energy-Program/Leasing/Five-YearProgram/Lease-Sale-Schedule/2012---2017-Lease-Sale-Schedule.aspx Posters Colorful BOEM posters that promote maritime history, ocean science and stewardship, and awareness of marine animals and their habitats are available from the Gulf of Mexico Public Information Office. Phone, 800-200-4853. http://www.boem.gov/BOEM-Posters Renewable Energy The offshore renewable energy guide provides background information on ocean renewable energy resources, the Outer Continental Shelf, and alternate uses for oil and gas platforms. http://www.boem.gov/Offshore-Renewable-Energy-Guide A list of leases that the BOEM has executed since the inception of its renewable energy program is available online. http://www.boem.gov/Lease-and-Grant-Information The BOEM collaborates with States on offshore energy development and is in the process of coordinating Federal-State task forces in certain coastal States. A summary of the status of activity in the various States is available online. https://www.boem.gov/Renewable-Energy-Program/State-Activities/Index.aspx Regional Offices The BOEM operates three regional offices, one for the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) region, one for the Pacific OCS region, and one for the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic OCS regions. Phone, 907-334-5200 (Alaska). Phone, 805-384-6305 (Pacific). Phone, 800-200-4853 (Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic). Shipwrecks https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] The BOEM Alaskan shipwreck table is the most comprehensive compilation of Alaskan shipwrecks to date. The table offers a list of wrecks that occurred in Alaskan waters from 1741 to 2011. The "Shipwrecks Off Alaska's Coast" Web page also features maritime history, ship, and shipwreck links to external Web sites. http://www.boem.gov/Alaska-Coast-Shipwrecks Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.boem.gov/Sitemap http://www.boem.gov/Contact-Us | Email: BOEMPublicAffairs@boem.gov For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240-0001. Phone, 202-208-6474. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 202-513-0575 http://www.usbr.gov COMMISSIONER Estevan López The Bureau of Reclamation was established pursuant to the Reclamation Act of 1902 (43 U.S.C. 371 et seq.). The Bureau is the largest wholesale water supplier and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States, with operations and facilities in the 17 Western States. Its operations and facilities also support recreation and flood control and benefit fish and wildlife. http://www.usbr.gov/main/about/mission.html Sources of Information Business Opportunities The Bureau of Reclamation purchases a wide range of products and services and supports various Federal socioeconomic development programs by reaching out to and assisting businesses. The Bureau also provides financial assistance for programs related to conservation, Endangered Species Act mitigation, rural water, and water management and reclamation and reuse. http://www.usbr.gov/mso/aamd/doing-business.html The Acquisition and Assistance Management Division is responsible for the Bureau's acquisition and financial assistance policy, acquisition and financial assistance operations, and property programs. Phone, 303-445-2431. http://www.usbr.gov/mso/aamd/org-contact.html Career Opportunities The Bureau relies on professionals with expertise in administration, engineering and design, environmental protection, research, wildlife management, and other disciplines to carry out its mission. Career-related information is available from the nearest regional office or the Diversity and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] Human Resources Office, Denver, CO. Phone, 303-445-2684. http://www.usbr.gov/hr Environment The Bureau maintains a list of links to online resources that provide environmental information. http://www.usbr.gov/environmental Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Contact information for the Bureau's regional FOIA coordinators is available online. http://www.usbr.gov/foia/contacts.html The Bureau maintains an electronic reading room that contains frequently requested records and documents that are currently of special interest. http://www.usbr.gov/foia/readroom.html Glossary Definitions for terms commonly used by the Bureau are accessible in its online glossary. http://www.usbr.gov/library/glossary The Bureau maintains a separate online glossary of recreation-related terms. http://www.usbr.gov/recreation/glossary.html News The Bureau posts news releases and stories on its Web site, which also features congressional testimony, factsheets, photos, and speeches. http://www.usbr.gov/newsroom/newsrelease Publications Publications for sale are available through the National Technical Information Service. Phone, 800-553-6847. http://www.ntis.gov Reclamation Manual The Bureau's Web site has an online tool that allows users to search for keywords and terms in the "Reclamation Manual." The manual comprises a series of policy and directives and standards, which collectively assign program responsibility and establish and document agencywide methods of doing business. http://www.usbr.gov/recman Recreation Recreation.gov provides information on all recreation facilities on Federal lands, including those owned and managed by the Bureau of Reclamation or one of its partners. Internet visitors can use Recreation.gov to make reservations at facilities that require them. http://www.recreation.gov/unifSearch.do https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] The Bureau's Web site features a list of publications on recreation-related topics. http://www.usbr.gov/recreation/publications.html Regional Offices Contact information for the Washington, DC, and Denver, CO, based offices and Upper Colorado, Great Plains, Lower Colorado, Mid-Pacific, and Pacific Northwest regional offices is available on the "Addresses and Contacts" Web page. http://www.usbr.gov/main/offices.html Water Conservation The WaterSMART program allows all Department of the Interior bureaus to work with States, tribes, local governments, and nongovernmental organizations to pursue a sustainable water supply for the Nation by establishing a framework that provides Federal leadership and assistance on the efficient use of water, that integrates water and energy policies to support the sustainable use of all natural resources, and that coordinates the water conservation activities of the various Department offices. http://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/water.html https://www.doi.gov/watersmart http://www.usbr.gov/main/offices.html For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240-0001. Phone, 202-513-0575. BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 202-208-3985 http://www.bsee.gov DIRECTOR Brian M. Salerno The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) was created on May 19, 2010, by Secretarial Order No. 3299, as amended. https://www.bsee.gov/who-we-are/history The BSEE promotes safety, protects the environment, and conserves resources on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) through regulatory oversight and enforcement. The Offshore Regulatory Program develops standards and regulations to improve operational safety and to strengthen environmental protection. The Oil Spill Preparedness Division develops standards and guidelines for offshore operators. It also collaborates with sister agencies on spill response technologies and capabilities. Three regional offices support the Bureau. Their personnel inspect gas and oil drilling rigs and production platforms to ensure compliance with safety requirements. Inspection teams are multiperson, and the expertise of their members spans a range of disciplines. https://www.bsee.gov/what-we-do https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] Sources of Information Business Opportunities Information on doing business with the BSEE is available online. http://www.bsee.gov/About-BSEE/Doing-Business-with-BSEE/index Career Opportunities The BSEE relies on professionals with backgrounds in biology, geology, geophysics, engineering, and other fields to carry out its mission. http://www.bsee.gov/careers Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA gives the public the right to request Federal agency records and requires Federal agencies to make certain records available. The BSEE Web site serves as the portal to the agency's FOIA program. The FOIA is based on the principle of openness in Government: Any person has a right of access to Federal agency records, except to the extent that such records or portions of them are protected from disclosure by exemption or by special lawenforcement record exclusion. https://www.bsee.gov/newsroom/library/foia The BSEE maintains an electronic FOIA reading room. https://www.bsee.gov/newsroom/library/FOIA-Reading-Rooom Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The BSEE promotes safety, protects the environment, and conserves resources offshore through regulatory oversight and enforcement. To accomplish this mission, the Bureau relies on a wide range of world-class professionals. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Web page offers a sample of the questions that BSEE experts address and answers that they have provided. https://www.bsee.gov/newsroom/library/frequently-asked-questions | Email: webmaster@bsee.gov Glossary This glossary contains common oil and gas exploration and leasing terms, many of which are unique to the drilling industry. https://www.bsee.gov/newsroom/library/glossary News The BSEE newsroom contains feature stories, media advisories, news briefs, photos and videos, press releases, and posts from the Director. The briefing room contains annual reports, congressional testimony, factsheets, speeches, statements, and technical presentations. https://www.bsee.gov/newsroom The BSEE tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/BSEEgov Offshore Statistics The BSEE Web sites features a section dedicated to offshore statistics and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] facts. https://www.bsee.gov/stats-facts Reading Room The Bureau's Deepwater Horizon electronic reading room contains documents that deal with the BP/Deepwater Horizon explosion and ensuing oil spill and that have been cleared for public release. https://www.bsee.gov/newsroom/library/archive/deepwater-horizon-reading-room Regional Offices Information on the BSEE's three geographic regions—Alaska OCS, Gulf of Mexico OCS, and Pacific OCS—and their respective regional offices is available on the "BSEE Regions" Web page. http://www.bsee.gov/About-BSEE/BSEE-Regions/BSEE-Regions Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.bsee.gov/sitemap http://www.bsee.gov/About-BSEE/Contact-Us/Contact-Us For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240-7000. Phone, 202-208-3985. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 202-208-6843 http://www.nps.gov DIRECTOR Jonathan B. Jarvis The National Park Service (NPS) was established in the Department of the Interior on August 25, 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1). http://www.nps.gov/aboutus/index.htm The National Park Service protects the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the benefit of present and future generations. The National Park System comprises 401 units. These units include national parks, monuments and memorials, battlefield sites and national military parks, scenic parkways, preserves and reserves, trails and riverways, rivers and lakeshores and seashores, recreation areas, and historic sites of American or international importance. The Service also manages a variety of national and international programs to promote natural and cultural resource conservation and to expand the benefits of outdoor recreation. The NPS develops and implements park management plans and staffs the areas under its administration. Through exhibits, films, publications talks, tours, and other interpretive media, it promotes the natural values of these areas and communicates their historical significance to the public. The NPS operates a range of visitor facilities, including campgrounds, and provides a variety of food, lodging, and transportation services. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] The National Park Service also administers the State portion of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, State comprehensive outdoor recreation planning, nationwide outdoor recreation coordination and information, the National Register of Historic Places and the National Trails System, natural area programs, national historic landmarks and historic preservation, technical preservation services, the historic American engineering record and buildings survey, interagency archeological services, and planning and technical assistance for the national wild and scenic rivers system. Sources of Information America the Beautiful Passes A pass may be used at more than 2,000 Federal recreation sites. A pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges, as well as standard amenity fees and day use fees at national forests and grasslands and at lands managed by the Bureaus of Land Management and Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Five types of America the Beautiful passes are available: access, annual, annual fourth grade, senior, and volunteer. https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm Business Opportunities Visit the "Doing Business With Us" Web page to find information on commercial tours, contracts and procurement, National Park concessions, and special park uses, including commercial filming. http://www.nps.gov/aboutus/doingbusinesswithus.htm Career Opportunities To find permanent and seasonal NPS career opportunities online, visit USAJobs, the Federal Government's official source for Federal job listings. https://my.usajobs.gov Additional information on internships, permanent careers, seasonal opportunities, and volunteering is available on the "Work With Us" Web page. http://www.nps.gov/aboutus/workwithus.htm Directories An online text box allows Internet visitors to search for NPS employees by last name. https://www.nps.gov/directory A park directory (SEP 2016) that includes park addresses, codes, phone numbers, and superintendents is available online in Portable Document Format (PDF). https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/upload/NPS-Park-Listing-09-01-16.pdf Find a Park Visitors to the NPS Web site may search for a park by name or by State. https://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Instructions for submitting a FOIA request to obtain NPS records are available online. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/foia/index.htm The NPS Web site features an electronic FOIA library. https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/foia/foia-reading-room.htm Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The NPS Web site has answers to these questions. https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/faqs.htm Glossaries The NPS's National Center for Preservation Technology and Training maintains an extensive glossary of building stone terms. https://ncptt.nps.gov/buildingstone/glossary The online series "Defining the Southwest" includes a glossary of terms that are often encountered in discussions of the cultures and environments of the American Southwest. https://www.nps.gov/articles/southwest-glossary.htm A glossary of geologic terms that the NPS and U.S. Geological Survey western Earth surface processes team compiled is available on the NPS Web site. http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/misc/glossaryAtoC.html | Email: parkgeology@den.nps.gov Grants Information is available online for grants authorized under the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Phone, 202-354-6900. http://www.nps.gov/lwcf/index.htm Information is also available online for grants authorized under the Historic Preservation Fund. Phone, 202-354-2067. http://www.nps.gov/preservation-grants News The NPS posts new releases online. https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/news-releases.htm The NPS Web site features a multimedia section that includes audio, photographs, videos, and webcam. https://www.nps.gov/media/multimedia-search.htm The NPS tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/natlparkservice The NPS maintains a Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice Publications To explain decisions, document information, and disseminate knowledge, the NPS uses a variety of publications, many of which are accessible online. For example, "The National Parks: Index 2012–2016" can be downloaded as a https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] PDF. The "Publications" Web page offers online access to contemporary and historic reports, periodicals, virtual stacks, and public databases. http://www.nps.gov/aboutus/publications.htm Some publications are available for purchase in hardcopy from the U.S. Government Bookstore. Phone, 202-512-1800. Phone, 866-512-1800. https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/222 | Email: contactcenter@gpo.gov Regional Offices Contact information is available online for NPS regional offices and parks and the Washington office. http://www.nps.gov/aboutus/contactinformation.htm https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/contactus.htm For further information, contact the Office of Communications, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. Phone, 202-208-6843. OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT Department of the Interior, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240 202-208-2565 TDD, 202-208-2694 http://www.osmre.gov DIRECTOR Joseph Pizarchik The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) was established in the Department of the Interior by the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1211). http://www.osmre.gov/about.shtm The OSMRE carries out the requirements of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act in cooperation with States and tribes. The Office protects people and the environment from the adverse effects of coal mining. The OSMRE assures that land is restored to beneficial use after mining operations cease, and it mitigates the effects of past operations by reclamation of abandoned coal mines. The Office mainly oversees State mining regulatory and abandoned-mine reclamation programs, assists States in meeting the objectives of surface mining law, and regulates mining and reclamation activities on Federal and Indian lands and in those States opting not to assume primary responsibility for regulating coal mining and reclamation activities within their borders. The Office establishes national policy for the surface mining control and reclamation program, reviews and approves amendments to previously approved State programs, and reviews and recommends approval of new State program submissions. It also manages the collection, disbursement, and accounting of abandoned-mine land reclamation fees; administers civil penalties programs; establishes technical standards and regulatory policy for reclamation and enforcement; offers guidance for environmental considerations, research, training, and technology transfers; and monitors and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] evaluates State and tribal regulatory programs, cooperative agreements, and abandoned-mine land reclamation programs. Sources of Information Abandoned Mine Land Inventory System To provide information for implementing the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, the OSMRE maintains an inventory of land and water affected by past mining. The inventory contains information on the location, type, and extent of abandoned mine land impacts, as well as information on the reclamation costs. The inventory is based on field surveys by State, tribal, and OSMRE program officials. https://amlis.osmre.gov/About.aspx Business Opportunities Information to assist small business operators and owners is available online. For additional information, contact the Acquisition Management Branch. Phone, 202-208-2902. http://www.osmre.gov/contacts/business.shtm Career Opportunities To find employment opportunities at the OSMRE, visit the "Jobs at OSMRE" Web page and click on the USAJobs quick link. http://www.osmre.gov/contacts/jobs.shtm Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) A FOIA request for OSMRE records may be submitted via electronic or postal mail or by using the Department of the Interior's electronic request form and selecting "Office of Surface Mining" in the drop-down menu. http://www.osmre.gov/lrg/foia.shtm | Email: foia@osmre.gov Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The OSMRE posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. http://www.osmre.gov/resources/FAQs.shtm The OSMRE Web site also features a "How Do I?" section. http://www.osmre.gov/howdoi.shtm Grants Information on regulatory program grants and abandoned mine land grants is available on the OSMRE Web site. http://www.osmre.gov/resources/grants.shtm Library The general public may use the OSMRE online library catalog to locate legal and technical information. http://o10007.eos-intl.net/O10007/OPAC/Index.aspx Mine Maps The National Mine Map Repository collects and maintains mine map information and images for the entire country. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] http://mmr.osmre.gov An index that includes over 180,000 maps of closed and abandoned mines is available online. The index serves as an inventory for determining which maps are available. To obtain actual copies of maps, contact the National Mine Map Repository. Fax, 412-937-2888. http://mmr.osmre.gov/MultiPub.aspx Most Requested Content The OSMRE Web site features a collection of links to its most frequently requested Web pages. http://www.osmre.gov/resources/mostRequested.shtm Newsroom The newsroom features OSMRE stories and news releases. http://www.osmre.gov/resources/newsroom.shtm The OSMRE tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/OSMRE The OSMRE has a Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Office.of.Surface.Mining.Reclamation.Enforcement Regional Offices Appalachian Region Office http://www.arcc.osmre.gov/contacts.shtm Mid-Continent Region Office http://www.mcrcc.osmre.gov/contacts.shtm Western Region Office http://www.wrcc.osmre.gov/contacts.shtm Resources The OSMRE Web site features a section dedicated to electronic, informational resources. http://www.osmre.gov/resources.shtm Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.osmre.gov/resources/sitemap.shtm An A–Z index is also available to help visitors find the information that they seek on the OSMRE Web site. http://www.osmre.gov/resources/AtoZ.shtm Top Priorities The OSMRE Web site features a section on the agency's top priorities. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] http://www.osmre.gov/topPriorities.shtm http://www.osmre.gov/contacts.shtm | Email: getinfo@osmre.gov For further information, contact the Office of Communications, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of the Interior, 1951 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20240. Phone, 202-208-2565. TDD, 202-208-2694. UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240 703-358-4545 http://www.fws.gov DIRECTOR Daniel M. Ashe [For the United States Fish and Wildlife Service statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 50, Subchapter A, Part 2] The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is the principal Federal agency dedicated to fish and wildlife conservation. The Service's history spans 145 years, dating from the establishment of its predecessor agency, the Bureau of Fisheries, in 1871. First created as an independent agency, the Bureau of Fisheries was later placed in the Department of Commerce. A second predecessor agency, the Bureau of Biological Survey, was established in 1885 in the Department of Agriculture. In 1939, the two Bureaus and their functions were transferred to the Department of the Interior. In 1940, they were consolidated into one agency and redesignated the Fish and Wildlife Service by Reorganization Plan No. 3 (5 U.S.C. app.). http://training.fws.gov/history/USFWS-history.html The USFWS works with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The Service manages the 150-million-acre National Wildlife Refuge System, which comprises 563 refuges and 38 wetland management districts. It operates 72 national fish hatcheries, a historic national fish hatchery, 65 fishery resource offices, and 81 ecological service field stations. The USFWS enforces Federal wildlife laws, administers the Endangered Species Act, manages migratory bird populations, restores nationally significant fisheries, conserves and restores wildlife habitats, and assists foreign governments with conservation. It also collects excise taxes on fishing and hunting equipment and distributes the revenues to State fish and wildlife agencies. The Service improves and maintains fish and wildlife resources by proper management of wildlife and habitat. It also helps meet public demand for wildlife dependent recreational activities by maintaining public lands and restoring native fish and wildlife populations. Wildlife and fishery resource programs support the management of wildlife refuges on public lands. Wildlife-related activities include population control, migration and harvest surveys, and law and gaming enforcement for migratory and nonmigratory birds and mammals. Fishery-related activities include hatchery production monitoring, stocking, and fishery management. Fishery resource programs also provide technical assistance for coastal anadromous, Great Lakes, and other inland fisheries. The USFWS identifies, protects, and restores endangered fish, wildlife, and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] plant species. It maintains Federal lists of endangered and threatened wildlife and plants that are published in the Code of Federal Regulations (50 CFR 17.11 et seq.), conducts status surveys, prepares recovery plans, and coordinates national and international wildlife refuge operations. The Service protects and improves land and water environments to benefit living natural resources and to enhance the quality of human life. It administers grant programs that help imperiled species, assists private landowners restore habitat, asses environmental impact and reviews potential environmental threats, manages Coastal Barrier Resource System mapping, monitors potential wildlife contaminants, and studies fish and wildlife population trends. Public use and information activities include preparing informational brochures and maintaining public Web sites; coordinating environmental studies on USFWS lands; operating visitor centers, self-guided nature trails, observation towers, and display ponds; and promoting birdwatching, fishing, hunting, wildlife photography, and other forms of wildlife-dependent outdoor recreation. The Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program supports the conservation and enhancement of the Nation's fish and wildlife resources. Excise taxes on sporting arms and fishing equipment fund these efforts. Sources of Information Blog The USFWS Web site features "Open Spaces—A Talk on the Wild Side." https://www.fws.gov/news/blog Business Opportunities An online guide explains how to find business opportunities and to compete for them. Information is also available from regional offices and from the Division of Contracting and General Services in Falls Church, VA. Phone, 703-3582500. http://www.fws.gov/cfm/Small%20Business/BusinessWith.html | Email: small_business_opts@fws.gov Career Opportunities Information on careers in conservation is available on the USFWS Web site. Additional information is available from USFWS regional offices and the Human Capital Office in Falls Church, VA. Phone, 703-358-1743. https://www.fws.gov/humancapital Climate Change The USFWS Web site provides a collection of links and informational sources for learning about climate science and conservation in a changing climate. https://www.fws.gov/home/climatechange/resources.html Contaminants The USFWS Web site features a section dedicated to contaminants—for example, metals and pesticides—and their effects on wildlife. https://www.fws.gov/ecological-services/habitat-conservation/contaminants.html Endangered Species https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] The USFWS Web site features a search tool for learning about and identifying endangered species. The text boxes can search for an endangered species based on the State, U.S. Territory, or county where it lives, or according to its common or scientific name. https://www.fws.gov/endangered/?ref=topbar An online subscription form is available to receive breaking news affecting endangered species, endangered species news stories, and the "Endangered Species Bulletin" via email. https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001ip3iEJxkvrgM_ZzpwhxaKQXTq4Cp14J Energy Development The USFWS Web site features a section dedicated to the development of domestic energy sources and its effect on wildlife. https://www.fws.gov/ecological-services/energy-development/energy.html Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The USFWS makes records available to the public to the greatest extent possible. The records that are being sought already may be posted online. If the information cannot be found online or if the location of the desired records is uncertain, consider contacting the USFWS FOIA public liaison before submitting a FOIA request. https://www.fws.gov/irm/bpim/foia.html | Email: fwhq_foia@fws.gov The USFWS does not have a centralized records system. Most data and records are kept in field offices. Instructions on where to send a FOIA request for USFWS records are available online. https://www.fws.gov/irm/bpim/foiawhere.html Glossaries Ecological Services maintains an online glossary of terms found in environmental legislation. https://www.fws.gov/ecological-services/about/glossary.html The Midwest Region maintains an online glossary of terms associated with endangered species. https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/glossary/index.html The Midwest Region also maintains a glossary of terms associated with freshwater mussels of the Upper Mississippi River System. https://www.fws.gov/midwest/mussel/glossary.html The USFWS Web site features a short glossary of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) terms in Portable Document Format (PDF). https://www.fws.gov/r9esnepa/Intro/Glossary.PDF National Wildlife Refuges For information on the National Wildlife Refuge System, including information on specific wildlife refuges and wetland management districts, visit the "National Wildlife Refuge System" Web site. Phone, 800-344-9453. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] http://www.fws.gov/refuges/index.html News Media Inquiries Journalists, reporters, and other media professionals seeking information or to arrange an interview should contact a regional public affairs officer or the Division of Public Affairs in Falls Church, VA. Phone, 703-358-2220. http://www.fws.gov/external-affairs/contacts.html Newsroom The USFWS posts news releases online. https://www.fws.gov/news Permits Visit the "Do I Need a Permit" Web page to learn the rules for importing, exporting, and reexporting protected species. Information on Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) permits and certificates is also available from the Division of Management Authority. Phone, 800-358-2104 or 703-358-2093. http://www.fws.gov/international/permits/do-i-need-a-permit.html | Email: managementauthority@fws.gov Publications The USFWS national publications unit is headquartered at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV. It is the primary distribution center for printed material published by the USFWS. The publications unit handles requests from Federal and State agencies, businesses, educators, and the general public. USFWS publications include booklets, brochures, posters, and reports. Phone, 800-344-9543. http://nctc.fws.gov/resources/knowledge-resources Some publications may need to be ordered from the U.S. Government Bookstore, which the Government Publishing Office operates. Phone, 866512-1800 (customer contact center). Phone, 202-512-0132 (store phone). https://bookstore.gpo.gov | Email: ContactCenter@gpo.gov Regional Offices USFWS has regional offices that represent each of its eight geographic regions: Pacific, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, Mountain-Prairie, Alaska, and Pacific Southwest. Contact information for each of these regional offices is available on the USFWS Web site. https://www.fws.gov/external-affairs/contacts.html The Office of Law Enforcement, in addition to its national office in Falls Church, VA, maintains a regional office in each of the eight regions. Contact information for these offices is available on the USFWS Web site. https://www.fws.gov/le/regional-law-enforcement-offices.html A State list of other USFWS offices and their contact information is also available online. https://www.fws.gov/offices https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] Report a Violation To report a violation of wildlife laws or to learn about enforcement of them, visit the "Office of Law Enforcement" Web site, contact the nearest regional law enforcement office, or call the Office of Law Enforcement in Falls Church, VA. Phone, 703-358-1949. http://www.fws.gov/le | Email: lawenforcement@fws.gov Social Media The USFWS uses social media to communicate and connect with Internet users worldwide. The agency tweets from its Twitter accounts; maintains an Instagram feed and Pinterest board; posts videos on its YouTube channel and photographs on Flickr; and has Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google+ pages. http://www.fws.gov/home/socialmedia/index.html?ref=topbar Water Resource Development The USFWS Web site features a section dedicated to the development of water resources and its effect on wildlife. https://www.fws.gov/ecological-services/energy-development/water.html https://www.fws.gov/external-affairs/contacts.html For further information, contact the Division of Marketing Communications– External Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240. Phone, 703-358-2613. UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192 703-648-4000 http://www.usgs.gov | Email: ASK@usgs.gov DIRECTOR Suzette Kimball The United States Geological Survey (USGS) was established by the Organic Act of March 3, 1879 (43 U.S.C. 31). Since March 3, 1879, the Survey has provided the United States with science information needed to make important land use and resource management policy decisions. http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/c1050 The USGS serves as the Earth and natural science research bureau for the Department of the Interior. It is the only integrated natural resources research agency in the Federal Government. USGS research and data support the Department's resource and land management information needs. Other Federal, State, tribal, and local government agencies rely on USGS research and data for their biological, climate, energy, mineral resources, natural hazards, and water information needs. Emergency response organizations, natural resource managers, land use planners, and other customers use USGS research and data to protect lives and property, to address environmental health issues, and to promote the public weal. http://www.usgs.gov/about/about-us/who-we-are The USGS conducts research, monitoring, and assessments to increase understanding of America's biological, land, and water resources. The Service informs American citizens and members of the global community by producing data, maps, and reports containing analyses and interpretations. These https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] analyses and interpretations cover a range of topics: biological, energy, mineral, and water resources; land surfaces; marine environments; geologic structures; natural hazards; and dynamic processes of the Earth. Citizens, managers, and planners regularly use USGS data, analytical, and interpretive products to respond to and plan for changes in ecosystems and the environment. The USGS has 135 years of experience generating science-based data. In more than 400 science centers across the United States, the Service employs 8,000 science and science-support staff, who work on locally, regionally, and nationally scaled studies, on research projects, and at sampling and monitoring sites. http://www.usgs.gov/start_with_science Sources of Information Business Opportunities General information on contracting is available from the Office of Acquisition and Grants. Phone, 703-648-7376. https://www2.usgs.gov/contracts/mission.html Email addresses and phone numbers for contacting USGS small business specialists are posted online. https://www2.usgs.gov/contracts/USGS-SmallBus.html Career Opportunities The USGS relies on professionals with a range of expertise and diverse skills to carry out its mission. Many of these professionals were educated and trained in the sciences: biology, chemistry, cartography, ecology, geology, geography, hydrology, and physics. https://www2.usgs.gov/humancapital/sw/careercards.html Information on opportunities for students and recent graduates is available on the USGS Web site. https://www2.usgs.gov/humancapital/sw/studentandrecentgrads.html Earthquakes for Kids Earthquakes for kids provides online resources to help children and adults learn about earthquakes and earthquake science. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA electronic reading room contains documents related to the Flow Rate Technical Group in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. These documents have been cleared for public release, and the USGS expects to publish additional documents to this collection. Before submitting a FOIA request for agency records, an information seeker should search this reading room and other Federal Government Deepwater Horizon electronic reading rooms for documents and information. https://www2.usgs.gov/foia Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The USGS posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] https://www2.usgs.gov/faq Glossaries The volcano hazards program includes an online glossary. http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vsc/glossary The earthquake hazards program includes an online glossary. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/glossary Grants Information on financial assistance programs is available on the USGS Web site. https://www2.usgs.gov/contracts/faprograms.html Landsat The Landsat Web site features colorful images spanning the globe. https://www.usgs.gov/science/mission-areas/climate-and-land-use-change/earthresources-observation-and-science-center?qt-programs_l2_landing_page=0#qtprograms_l2_landing_page Libraries Maps, publications, reports, and a variety of biological and Earth information resources and historical documents are available through the USGS library system. The USGS Web site features a tool for searching the library's catalog. http://library.usgs.gov | Email: library@usgs.gov National Map The National Map Web site offers Internet users a trove of topographical information. http://nationalmap.gov Natural Hazards Information on the programs and activities of the natural hazards mission— including information on earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides—is available online. http://www.usgs.gov/natural_hazards News USGS national and State news items are posted online. https://www.usgs.gov/news/news-releases The USGS tweets on Twitter and has a Facebook page. http://www.usgs.gov/socialmedia Publications The USGS publications warehouse provides access to over 130,000 publications written by USGS scientists throughout the agency's history. https://pubs.er.usgs.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] Report a Landslide An online form is available on the USGS Web site to report a landslide. http://landslides.usgs.gov/dysi/form.php Science Snippets The USGS posts fun facts and interesting snippets of science on its Web site. https://www.usgs.gov/news/science-snippets Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.usgs.gov/sitemap USGS Store Educational materials, Federal recreation passes, maps, scientific reports, and more are available from the online USGS Store. https://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/b2c/start/(xcm=r3standardpitrex_prd)/.do Volcano Notification Service This electronic notification service keeps subscribers abreast of volcanic activity at U.S. monitored volcanoes. https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2 Water Data Reliable, impartial, and timely information on the Nation's water resources is available on the USGS Web site. Phone, 888-275-8747. http://www.usgs.gov/water The USGS manages water information at local water resources offices located nationwide. The offices are linked through a computer network; however, each office collects data and conducts studies in a particular area. Local information is best found at a local site or at neighboring sites. http://water.usgs.gov/local_offices.html http://www.usgs.gov/ask | Email: ASK@usgs.gov For additional information, contact the U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192. Phone, 703-648-4000. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8RoIoCqJqC0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:49:36 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the SEARCH Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Bureau of Engraving and Printing Bureau of the Fiscal Service Internal Revenue Service Office of the Comptroller of the Currency United States Mint DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20220 202-622-2000 http://www.treasury.gov SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY Steven T. Mnuchin Deputy Secretary of the Treasury (vacancy) Chief of Staff Eli H. Miller Chief Risk Officer Kenneth J. Phelan General Counsel Brent J. McIntosh Treasurer of the United States Jovita Carranza UNDER SECRETARIES Domestic Finance (vacancy) International Affairs David R. Malpass Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Sigal P. Mandelker ASSISTANT SECRETARIES Economic Policy (vacancy) Legislative Affairs Brad Bailey, Acting Management David F. Eisner Public Affairs Anthony E. Sayegh, Jr. Tax Policy David J. Kautter DOMESTIC FINANCE Financial Institutions Policy Kipp Kranbuhl, Acting Financial Markets (vacancy) Financial Stability (vacancy) Fiscal Assistant Secretary David A. Lebryk INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS International Finance Geoffrey Okamoto, Acting International Markets Heath P. Tarbert https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] TERRORISM / FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE Intelligence / Analysis Isabel Patelunas Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea https://home.treasury.gov/about/general-information/officials Inspector General Eric M. Thorson https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/ig/Pages/Eric-M.-Thorson-InspectorGeneral.aspx Treasury Inspector General, Tax Administration J. Russell George https://www.treasury.gov/tigta/about_ig.shtml Treasury Special Inspector General, Troubled Asset Relief Program Christy G. Romero https://www.sigtarp.gov/Pages/sig.aspx The above list of key personnel was updated 11–2018. The Department of the Treasury enforces financial laws, manufactures coins and currency, and recommends economic, fiscal, and tax policies. The Treasury Department was created by act of September 2, 1789 (31 U.S.C. 301 and 301 note). Many subsequent acts have figured in the development of the Department, delegating new duties to its charge and establishing the numerous bureaus and divisions that now constitute the Treasury. Secretary As a major policy adviser to the President, the Secretary recommends domestic and international financial, economic, and tax policy; formulates broad fiscal policies that have general significance for the economy; and manages the public debt. The Secretary oversees the activities of the Department in carrying out its major law enforcement responsibility; in serving as the financial agent for the U.S. Government; and in manufacturing coins, currency, and other products for customer agencies. The Secretary also acts as the Government's chief financial officer. https://home.treasury.gov/about/general-information/the-secretary Activities Domestic Finance The Office of Domestic Finance maintains confidence in the U.S. Treasury market, manages Federal fiscal operations, and strengthens financial institutions and markets; promotes access to credit; and improves financial access and education in service of America’s long-term economic strength and stability. https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Domestic-Finance.aspx Economic Policy The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy helps policymakers determine economic policies. The Office analyzes domestic and international economic issues and developments in the financial markets, assists in forming official economic projections, and works closely with Federal Government agencies to make economic forecasts supporting the yearly budget process. https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Economic-Policy.aspx https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] Enforcement The Department's law enforcement activities are carried out by its offices and bureaus, including the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI). The Office of Foreign Assets Control, which is part of the TFI, plays an important role in controlling the assets of "blocked" countries in the United States and restricting the flow of funds and trade with these countries. https://www.ttb.gov/enforcement/index.shtml https://www.irs.gov/compliance/criminal-investigation/criminal-enforcement https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Office-of-Terrorism-andFinancial-Intelligence.aspx Financial Institutions The Office of Financial Institutions coordinates the Department’s efforts regarding financial institutions legislation and regulation, legislation affecting Federal agencies that regulate or insure financial institutions, and securities markets legislation and regulation. The Office also coordinates the Department’s financial education policy efforts and ensures the resiliency of the financial services sector. https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Financial-Institutions.aspx Financial Markets The Office of Financial Markets serves to formulate policy on Federal debt management, State and local finance (including the Federal debt), Federal Government credit policies, and lending and privatization. This Office also oversees the Federal Financing Bank, and the Assistant Secretary serves as the senior member of the Treasury Financing Group and coordinates the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets. https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Office-of-FinancialMarkets.aspx Financial Stability The Office of Financial Stability within the U.S. Treasury was created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (12 U.S.C. 5201 et seq.) to administer the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). The purpose of the TARP was to help restore liquidity and stability to the U.S. financial system following the 2008 financial crisis. The Treasury's authority to make financial commitments under TARP ended on October 3, 2010. The Office continues to wind down the TARP investments in a manner that balances exit speed with maximizing taxpayer returns. It also helps homeowners prevent avoidable foreclosures. https://www.treasury.gov/initiatives/financial-stability/Pages/about-ofs.aspx Fiscal Affairs The Office of the Fiscal Assistant Secretary provides policy oversight of the Fiscal Service bureaus and develops policy on payments, collections, debt financing operations, electronic commerce, Governmentwide accounting, Government investment fund management, and other related issues. The Office also performs two critical functions for the Department: It manages the daily cash position of the Government, and it produces the cash and debt forecasts used to determine the size and timing of the Government’s financing operations. https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Office-of-FiscalService.aspx International Finance The Office of the Assistant Secretary for International Finance conducts macroeconomic analyses to advise the Under Secretary for International Affairs and other policymakers. The Office also helps them formulate and execute financial and economic policy affecting or involving the International Monetary Fund, the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, the G–20, and other major multilateral and bilateral engagements. https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Office-Of-InternationalAffairs.aspx https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] International Markets and Development The Office of the Assistant Secretary of International Markets and Development manages the work of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and the Treasury's Office of Technical Assistance. The Office also advises the Under Secretary for International Affairs and other policymakers on financial and economic policies relevant to major bilateral and multilateral engagements, and it assists them with these engagements. The Office plays a similar role in the formulation and execution of policies affecting export finance, financial services, trade, and multilateral development, including the World Bank, the regional development banks, and emerging global issues like food security and climate finance. https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/international/the-committee-on-foreign-investment-in-theunited-states-cfius https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Technical-Assistance-.aspx Tax Policy The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy advises and assists the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary in the formulation and execution of domestic and international tax policies and programs. These functions include analysis of proposed tax legislation and tax programs; projections of economic trends affecting tax bases; studies of effects of alternative tax measures; preparation of official estimates of Government receipts for the President's annual budget messages; legal advice and analysis on domestic and international tax matters; assistance in the development and review of tax legislation and domestic and international tax regulations and rulings; and participation in international tax treaty negotiations and in maintenance of relations with international organizations on tax matters. https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Tax-Policy.aspx Treasurer of the United States The Office of the Treasurer of the United States was established on September 6, 1777. The Treasurer was originally charged with the receipt and custody of Government funds, but many of these functions have been assumed by different bureaus of the Department. In 1981, the Treasurer was assigned responsibility for oversight of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the United States Mint. The Treasurer reports to the Secretary through the Assistant Secretary for Management. https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Office-of-the-Treasurer.aspx Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 (26 U.S.C. 1 note), independently oversees Internal Revenue Service programs and activities. TIGTA monitors the Nation's tax laws to ensure that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) acts with efficiency, economy, and effectiveness; ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations; prevents, detects, and deters fraud, waste, and abuse; investigates activities or allegations related to fraud, waste, and abuse by IRS personnel; and protects the IRS against attempts to corrupt or threaten its employees. https://www.treasury.gov/tigta Sources of Information Blog Senior officials and staff post announcements, information, and news items on the blog "Treasury Notes." https://www.treasury.gov/connect/blog/Pages/default.aspx Bureaus The Bureaus carry out specific operations assigned to the Department of the Treasury. Bureau employees constitute 98% of its workforce. The Department's website has a "Bureaus" web page that provides easy access to the websites of each of them. https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/bureaus/Pages/default.aspx https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] Business Opportunities The Office of the Procurement Executive oversees the Department's acquisition system. It supports the use of best value, cost effective, streamlined procurement strategies and encourages achievement of socioeconomic participation goals in the Nation's business activities. For more information, contact the Office of the Procurement Executive. Phone, 202622-1039. https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Office-of-the-ProcurementExecutive.aspx For information on small and disadvantaged business activities, contact the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Phone, 202-622-0530. https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sb-programs/Small-DisadvantagedBusiness/Pages/Small-and-Disadvantaged-Business-Utilization1.aspx Careers Opportunities The Department of the Treasury employs over 100,000 professionals nationwide and around the world. https://www.treasury.gov/careers/Pages/default.aspx In 2017, the Department of the Treasury ranked number 14 among 18 large Government agencies in the Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/TR00 Data / Charts A trove of economic information—charts, data, and tables—is available online. https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/data-chart-center/Pages/index.aspx Educational Resources The Department of the Treasury's website has learning resources that are suitable for children and parents, for students and teachers, as well as college students and other curious adults. https://www.treasury.gov/about/history/Pages/default.aspx Environment The "Office of Management and Budget Scorecard on Sustainability/Energy" (JAN 2016) is accessible online in Portable Document Format (PDF). https://www.treasury.gov/about/budget-performance/annual-performanceplan/Documents/TREASURY%20Final%20Jan%202016%20OMB%20Scorecard.public%20version.pdf To learn about the Department's role in supporting U.S. efforts to improve the environment and to facilitate a transition to a national and global economy powered by clean energy, see the Office of Environment and Energy's web page. https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Environment-andEnergy.aspx Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA gives the right to request access to records of the U.S. Government's executive branch to any person. The records must be disclosed unless they are shielded from request by one or more of the exempt categories of information found in the statute. https://home.treasury.gov/footer/freedom-of-information-act The Department of the Treasury maintains an electronic reading room whose holdings are governed by the FOIA. https://www.treasury.gov/FOIA/Pages/reading_room.aspx https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] An electronic FOIA request form is available online. https://www.treasury.gov/foia/pages/gofoia.aspx Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Department of the Treasury posts answers to FAQs. https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Pages/default.aspx Glossary The Department of the Treasury maintains a list of acronyms and terms that recur on its website. https://www.treasury.gov/initiatives/financial-stability/glossary/pages/default.aspx History A trove of historical information on the Department of the Treasury and its building is available online. https://home.treasury.gov/about/history A visual and audio tour of the Treasury Building's points of interest is available online. The points of interest on the map are hyperlinked to brief audio descriptions. https://m.treasury.gov/about/history/m/m.html#map Inspector General To report the possible existence of a Treasury activity constituting mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, a substantial and specific danger to the public health and safety, or a violation of law, rules, or regulations—not including the Internal Revenue Service, which reports to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration—contact the Treasury OIG Hotline, Office of Inspector General, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20220. Phone, 800-359-3898. http://www.treas.gov/inspector-general | Email: hotline@oig.treas.gov Library / Reading Room The reading room is located in the Treasury Library, Room 1428, Main Treasury Building, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20220. Phone, 202-622-0990. https://www.treasury.gov/FOIA/Pages/reading_room.aspx Media Members of the media may contact the Department of the Treasury by phone or email. Phone, 202-622-2960. https://home.treasury.gov/contacts-for-members-of-the-media | Email: press@treasury.gov Organizational Chart An organizational chart is available on the "Organizational Structure" web page. https://home.treasury.gov/about/general-information/organizational-chart Press Releases The Department of the Treasury posts press releases on its website. https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases Site Map The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] https://www.treasury.gov/Pages/site-map.aspx Social Media The Department of the Treasury maintains a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/ustreasury The Department of the Treasury tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/USTreasury Tax Analysis The staff of the Office of Tax Analysis (OTA) posts original research online in its working papers series. The OTA staff also develops datasets, methods, and models that its uses for policy analysis and estimates. The technical papers series, which is also posted online, presents documentation of these datasets, methods, and models. https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/tax-policy/office-of-tax-analysis Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration To report fraud or waste by an Internal Revenue Service employee, as well as abuse or fraud against an Internal Revenue Service employee, contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, P.O. Box 589, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044-0589. Phone, 800-366-4484. https://www.treasury.gov/tigta | Email: complaints@tigta.treas.gov The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration posts videos online to educate the public about fraud and impersonation scams. https://www.youtube.com/user/TIGTAVIDEOS/feed https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Public-Affairs.aspx For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20220. Phone, 202-622-2960. ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU 1310 G Street NW., Box 12, Washington, DC 20005 202-453-2000 http://www.ttb.gov ADMINISTRATOR John J. Manfreda Deputy Administrator Mary G. Ryan https://www.ttb.gov/offices/executive-offices.shtml The above list of key personnel was updated 11–2018. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) was established on January 24, 2003, by the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 531). TTB collects Federal alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition excise taxes; regulates the production, labeling, and advertising of alcohol beverages; and investigates unfair or unlawful trade in alcohol and tobacco products. TTB regulates alcohol and tobacco producers, importers, and wholesalers. Regulation of retailers takes place on State and local levels. http://www.ttb.gov/about/index.shtml#Who https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] Sources of Information Advertising, Labeling, and Formulation For information on the advertising, labeling, and formulation of alcohol beverages, contact the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division. Phone, 202-453-2250 or 866-927-2533. http://www.ttb.gov/advertising/alfd.shtml | Email: alfd@ttb.treas.gov A–Z Index The website has an A–Z index to help visitors navigate its content. https://www.ttb.gov/about/a_to_z.shtml Career Opportunities The TTB has offices nationwide, including in Puerto Rico. Many TTB employees telework full time. To carry out its mission, the Bureau relies on alcohol and tobacco tax specialists, analysts, attorneys, auditors, chemists, investigators,labeling specialists, writers, and other professionals. https://www.ttb.gov/careers/index.shtml Among 339 agency subcomponents, the TTB placed 4th in the Partnership for Public Service's 2017 Best Places To Work rankings! https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/TR40 Consumer Complaints The TTB helps ensure that alcohol beverage products in the marketplace are safe for consumption. Complaints generally address issues of product quality: low alcohol, spoilage, unusual taste, and the presence of foreign objects. A consumer has the a right and responsibility to report a product that he or she suspects is unsafe for consumption or may have been contaminated. Phone, 202-453-2251. https://ttb.gov/consumer/filing_complaint.shtml | Email: Market.Compliance@ttb.gov Fraud Tipline To report fraud, diversion, and illegal activity by producers, importers, or wholesalers of alcohol and tobacco, contact the Bureau's tipline. Phone, 855-882-8477. TTD, 202-8829914. http://www.ttb.gov/tipline/index.shtml | Email: tips@ttb.gov Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The TTB adheres to the policy and disclosure regulations of the Department of the Treasury for implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) consistently and uniformly and for providing maximum allowable disclosure of agency records upon request. Requests are processed within the time limits defined by the FOIA. https://www.ttb.gov/foia/index.shtml The TTB's website has an electronic reading room containing materials that the FOIA requires the Bureau to maintain. Some records are accessible, by appointment, in the public reading room located at 1310 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20005. Phone, 202-882-9904. http://www.ttb.gov/foia/err.shtml Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The TTB posts answers to FAQs. http://www.ttb.gov/faqs | Email: TTBInternetQuestions@ttb.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] Glossary The TTB maintains a glossary on its website. https://www.ttb.gov/forms_tutorials/glossary/glossary.html National Revenue Center The National Revenue Center operates a call center that is open on weekdays, 8 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.–5 p.m., eastern standard time. It can provide information on applications, claims, filing excise tax returns, permits, and other tax collection topics. Phone, 877-882-3277. http://www.ttb.gov/offices/nrc.shtml | Email: TTBInternetQuestions@ttb.gov Site Map The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.ttb.gov/about/site_map_text.shtml http://www.ttb.gov For further information, contact the Administrator’s Office, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. Phone, 202-453-2000. BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING Fourteenth and C Streets SW., Washington, DC 20228 202-874-4000 http://www.moneyfactory.com DIRECTOR Leonard R. Olijar Deputy Director (vacancy) http://www.moneyfactory.com/about/officeofthedirector.html The above list of key personnel was updated 11–2018. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing operates on basic authorities conferred by act of July 11, 1862 (31 U.S.C. 303), and on additional authorities contained in past appropriations made to the Bureau that are still in force. A revolving fund established in 1950, in accordance with Public Law 81–656, finances the Bureau's operations. The Secretary of the Treasury selects the Director who heads the Bureau. The Bureau designs, prints, and finishes all of the Nation's paper currency and many other security documents, including White House invitations and military identification cards. It also is responsible for advising and assisting Federal agencies in the design and production of other Government documents that, because of their innate value or for other reasons, require security or counterfeit-deterrence characteristics. The Bureau also operates a second currency manufacturing plant at 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, TX. Phone, 817-231-4000. https://www.moneyfactory.gov/about.html Sources of Information Business Opportunities For information on contracts and small business activities, visit the "Doing Business with the BEP" Web page or contact the Office of Acquisition. Phone, 202-874-2065. http://www.moneyfactory.com/about/dobusinesswithbep.html https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] Career Opportunities The BEP relies on acquisition specialists, administrative staff, attorneys, chemists, engineers, police officers, security specialists, and other professionals to carry out its mission. http://www.moneyfactory.com/about/careers.html Among 339 agency subcomponents, the BEP placed 94th in the Partnership for Public Service's 2017 Best Places To Work rankings. https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/TRAI Currency Production The production of U.S. currency involves highly trained and skilled craftspeople, specialized equipment, and a combination of traditional old world printing techniques merged with sophisticated, cutting edge technology. To learn more about the process, visit the "How Money is Made" Web page. http://www.moneyfactory.com/uscurrency/howmoneyismade.html Educational Resources The U.S. currency education program offers free educational and training resources online. https://uscurrency.gov/resource-center Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) All Federal agencies, including the BEP, create and receive records when carrying out their missions. The FOIA gives the right to access executive branch agency records to the public. The BEP makes available, upon written request, records or extracts of records in accordance with the FOIA, the Privacy Act, and certain regulations of the Department of the Treasury. The FOIA contains, however, exemptions that shield some records from request and disclosure. Phone, 202-874-2500. Fax, 202-874-2951. http://www.moneyfactory.com/foia.html The BEP maintains an electronic FOIA library. http://www.moneyfactory.com/bepfoialibrary.html History A history of the BEP and U.S. Currency is available online. http://www.moneyfactory.com/contactus.html Mail Order Sales Uncut sheets of currency, engraved Presidential portraits, historical engravings of national landmarks, and other souvenirs and mementos are available for purchase by phone and online. Phone, 800-456-3408. http://www.moneyfactorystore.gov News The BEP posts press releases online. https://www.moneyfactory.gov/presscenter/pressreleases.html Tours Tours of the Bureau's facilities are provided year-round according to the schedules listed below. Up-to-the-minute tour information is available online. http://moneyfactory.gov/services/takeatour.html https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] WASHINGTON, DC—During peak season, from March through August, 9 a.m.–10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.–2 p.m., tickets are required for all tours. Tours begin every 15 minutes, with the last tour beginning at 2 p.m. The times between 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. are reserved for school and other groups. The ticket booth is located on Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly Fifteenth Street) and opens at 8 a.m. Tour tickets are free. The ticket booth remains open for the morning and evening tours until all tickets have been distributed. Lines form early, and tickets go quickly, typically by 9 a.m. during peak season. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines form on Raoul Wallenberg Place. Evening tours, running from April through August, 5 p.m.–7 p.m., are offered every 15 minutes. During nonpeak season, from September through February, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., tickets are not necessary for tours. Lines form on Fourteenth Street. No tours are given on weekends, Federal holidays, or between Christmas and New Year's Day. Phone, 202-874-2330 or 866-874-2330. http://moneyfactory.gov/washingtondctours.html FORT WORTH, TX—During peak season, June and July, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., a new tour starts every 30 minutes. The Tour and Visitor Center opens at 10:30 a.m. and closes at 6:30 p.m. During nonpeak season, from August through May, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., the Visitor Center opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 3:30 p.m. No tours are given on weekends, Federal holidays, or between Christmas and New Year's Day. Phone, 817-231-4000 or 866-865-1194. http://moneyfactory.gov/fortworthtxtours.html http://www.moneyfactory.gov/presscenter.html For further information, contact the Office of External Relations, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Department of the Treasury, Room 533–M, Fourteenth and C Streets SW., Washington, DC 20228. Phone, 202-874-3019. Fax, 202-874-3177. BUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICE 401 Fourteenth Street SW., Washington, DC 20227 202-874-6950 http://www.fiscal.treasury.gov COMMISSIONER Kimberly A. McCoy Deputy Commissioners Accounting and Shared Services Matthew J. Miller, Acting Finance and Administration Stephen Manning Financial Services and Operations Jeffrey J. Schramek, Acting https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsabout/fs_ourpeople.htm The above list of key personnel was updated 11–2018. The Bureau of the Fiscal Service provides central payment services to Federal program agencies, operates the Federal Government's collections and deposit systems, provides Governmentwide accounting and reporting services, manages the collection of delinquent debt owed to the Federal Government, borrows the money needed to operate the Federal Government, accounts for the resulting public debt, and gives reimbursable support to Federal agencies. Accounting The Fiscal Service gathers and publishes Governmentwide financial information that is https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] used by the public and private sectors to monitor the Government's financial status and establish fiscal and monetary policies. These publications include the "Daily Treasury Statement," "Monthly Treasury Statement," "Treasury Bulletin," "U.S. Government Annual Report," and "Financial Report of the U.S. Government." Collections The Fiscal Service administers the world's largest collection system, processing more than 400 million transactions through the support of six Federal Reserve Banks and a network of over 100 financial institutions. In Fiscal Year 2012, the Fiscal Service collected over $3.16 trillion in Federal revenues from individual and corporate income tax deposits, customs duties, loan repayments, fines, proceeds from leases, as well as from other revenue sources. The Fiscal Service and Internal Revenue Service manage the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), which allows individuals and businesses to pay Federal taxes online. The EFTPS website has printable acknowledgment features for documenting transactions, advance payment scheduling, and payment history access. The Treasury Offset Program is one of the methods used to collect delinquent debt. The Fiscal Service uses the program to withhold Federal payments, such as Federal income tax refunds, Federal salary payments, and Social Security benefits, to recipients with delinquent debts, including past-due child support obligations and State and Federal income tax debt. Debt Financing The Bureau auctions and issues Treasury bills, notes, and bonds and manages the sales and redemption of savings bonds. It provides daily and other periodic reports to account for the composition and size of the debt. In addition, the Bureau implements the regulations for the Government securities market. These regulations provide for investor protection while maintaining a fair and liquid market for Government securities. Do Not Pay The Do Not Pay Business Center has a two-part vision for programs administered or funded by the Federal Government: to help prevent and stop improper payments from being made and to identify and mitigate fraud, waste, and abuse. The goal of the program is to integrate Do Not Pay into existing business processes by providing agencies with access to current data that are relevant for making an award or payment decision. Electronic Commerce Through its electronic money programs, the Fiscal Service offers new payment and collection technologies to help Federal agencies modernize their cash management activities. Examples include stored-value cards used on military bases, point-of-sale check conversion, and online credit card collection programs. Payments Each year, the Fiscal Service disburses more than one billion non-Defense payments to a wide variety of recipients, such as those individuals who receive Social Security, IRS tax refunds, and veterans' benefits. In Fiscal Year 2012, the Fiscal Service issued more than $2.4 trillion in payments, 88 percent of which were issued electronically. Shared Services The Administrative Resource Center delivers franchise services on a reimbursable basis to more than 85 Treasury and Federal Government agencies. The Center provides services in six areas: financial management, investment accounting, human resources, information technology, procurement, and travel. Sources of Information https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] A–Z Index The Fiscal Service's website has an alphabetical and comprehensive list of links to the Bureau's major programs and services. https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fs_a_z_index.htm Career Opportunities The Fiscal Service relies on accountants, administrators, business and finance experts, information technology specialists, and others to carry out mission. https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fscareers/fs_careers.htm Among 339 agency subcomponents, the Fiscal Service placed 118th in the Partnership for Public Service's 2017 Best Places To Work rankings. https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/TRFD Do Not Pay The Do Not Pay Business Center supports Federal agencies in their efforts to reduce the number of improper payments. Data, information, and resources are available on its website. http://www.donotpay.treas.gov Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) The EFTPS professionals post answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) online. https://www.eftps.gov/eftps/direct/FAQGeneral.page Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA gives the right to request information from the Federal Government's executive branch agencies to any person. It is sometimes referred to as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their Government. The Fiscal Service posts a lot of information on its website for the public's benefit and convenience. Before submitting a FOIA request in writing, information seekers should search the website for the desired information. It may be accessible immediately and free of charge. https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/foia/foia_home.htm The Fiscal Service maintains an electronic reading room to support the FOIA. https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/foia/foia_readingroom.htm Glossaries The Fiscal Service maintains a glossary on its website https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fs_glossary.htm The EFTPS website has a glossary of terms and common acronyms. https://www.eftps.gov/eftps/direct/HelpGlossary.page The Treasury Direct website has a glossary of terms. http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/res_glossary/glossary.htm Government-to-Government Shared Services The Administrative Resource Center provides Federal agencies with cost-effective, customer-focused, responsive administrative support. https://arc.publicdebt.treas.gov History A short history of the Fiscal Service is available online. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsabout/fs_history.htm The Treasury Direct website uses historical images to tell the story of U.S. Savings Bonds from their introduction in 1935 to the second decade of the 21st century. https://www.treasurydirect.gov/timeline.htm?src=td&med=banner&loc=consumer News The Fiscal Service posts news items and press releases online. https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsnews/fs_news.htm Public Debt Outstanding The Treasury Direct website has an online tool that allows users to access the data on total public debt outstanding on a daily basis from January 4, 1993, onward. For example, on October 31, 2018, the total public debt outstanding was $21,702,369,768,174. http://www.treasurydirect.gov/NP/debt/current Reports / Publications The monthly "Statement of the Public Debt of the United States" and "Treasury Statement of Receipts and Outlays of the U.S. Government," as well as the annual "Financial Report of the U.S. Government," and other publications are available on the Fiscal Service's website. https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsreports/fs_reports_publications.htm Savings Bonds Savings bonds may be purchased and held in an online account. Current rate information is available online or by calling 800-487-2663. Requests for information on all series of savings bonds, savings notes, and retirement plans or individual retirement bonds should be addressed to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Division of Customer Assistance, PO Box 7012, Parkersburg, WV 26106-7012. Phone, 304-480-7711. https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/products/prod_eebonds_glance.htm Treasury Securities For information on the purchase of Treasury bills, bonds, and notes, contact the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Division of Customer Assistance, PO Box 7015, Parkersburg, WV 26106-7015. Phone, 800-722-2678. http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/products/products.htm http://www.fiscal.treasury.gov For further information, contact the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury, 401 Fourteenth Street SW., Washington, DC 20227. Phone, 202-874-6750. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224 202-622-5000 http://www.irs.gov COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE Charles P. Rettig Chief of Staff Lia Colbert https://www.irs.gov/about-irs/todays-irs-organization https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] Deputy Commissioners Operations Support Jeffrey Tribiano Services and Enforcement Kirsten Wielobob The above list of key personnel was updated 11–2018. The Office of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue was established by act of July 1, 1862 (26 U.S.C. 7802). The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) administers and enforces the internal revenue laws and related statutes, except those relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives. It collects the proper amount of tax revenue, at the least cost to the public, by efficiently applying the tax law with integrity and fairness. The IRS aims for the highest possible degree of voluntary compliance in accordance with the tax laws and regulations; advises the public of their rights and responsibilities; determines the extent of compliance and the causes of noncompliance; properly administers and enforces the tax laws; and continually searches for and implements new, more efficient ways of accomplishing its mission. The IRS ensures satisfactory resolution of taxpayer complaints; provides taxpayer service and education; determines, assesses, and collects internal revenue taxes; determines pension plan qualifications and exempt organization status; and prepares and issues rulings and regulations to supplement the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Most of the collected revenues depend on the individual income tax and the social insurance and retirement taxes. Other major revenue sources are corporate income, excise, estate, and gift taxes. The 16th Amendment of the Constitution, ratified on February 3, 1913, gave Congress the authority to levy taxes on the income of individuals and corporations. Sources of Information Business Opportunities Information on and resources for doing business with the IRS are available on its "Procurement" Web page. https://www.irs.gov/uac/procurement | Email: AWSSPROCCustomerService@irs.gov Career Opportunities To carry out its mission, the IRS relies on accountants, appeals officers, artificial intelligence analysts, attorneys, budget analysts, computer research analysts, contact representatives, data transcribers, engineers, human resources specialists, information technology specialists, internal revenue agents and officers, mathematical statisticians, operations research analysts, policy analysts, program analysts, risk analysts, special agents, tax compliance officers, tax examiners, tax law specialists, and other professionals. https://jobs.irs.gov Among 339 agency subcomponents, the IRS placed 261st in the Partnership for Public Service's 2017 Best Places To Work rankings. https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/TR93 Charities / Nonprofits Tax information for charities and nonprofit organizations is available online. https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits Forms / Publications https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] Current forms, instructions, and publications may be downloaded from the IRS's website. https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson's approval of the FOIA gave the right to access documents or records belonging to the executive branch of the Federal Government to any person. The statute is based on the presumption that the Government and its information belong to the public. The IRS may withhold, however, documents or records shielded from disclosure by one of the statute's nine exemptions, and it must withhold them when disclosure is prohibited by law. https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-freedom-of-information The IRS maintains an electronic reading room whose contents are arranged by subject category. https://www.irs.gov/uac/electronic-reading-room Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The IRS posts answers to FAQs. https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-taxquestions-answers Identity Theft The IRS responds to tax-related identity theft with an aggressive strategy of prevention, detection, and victim assistance. The IRS continues to make progress against this crime, and it remains one of the agency's highest priorities. The IRS is committed to helping victims of identity theft resolve their cases as quickly as possible. https://www.irs.gov/individuals/identity-protection Language Resources The IRS's home page has a drop-down menu that allows visitors to access information in Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. https://www.irs.gov News The IRS posts news items online. https://www.irs.gov/uac/latest-news Reading Rooms Public reading rooms are located in the national office and in each territory office. Retirement Plans The IRS website has resources for and a trove of information on retirement plans. https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans Tax Assistance The IRS provides taxpayers with year-round tax information and assistance, primarily through its website and toll-free telephone system. Answers to many tax-related questions can be found on the IRS's website. The toll-free telephone numbers are listed in local telephone directories and in the annual tax form packages. The telephone system can accommodate the needs of taxpayers who are deaf or hearing-impaired. Taxpayers may also visit IRS offices to find answers to their tax questions. Individual preparation is available for handicapped or other individuals unable to use the group https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] preparation method. Tax assistance in a foreign language is also available at many locations. https://www.irs.gov/Help-&-Resources To find the nearest taxpayer assistance center, type a ZIP Code in the text box of the online locator tool. Before going to a taxpayer assistance center for help, call and schedule an appointment. https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/contact-your-local-irs-office Tax Statistics The IRS posts articles, data, and tables that describe and measure elements of the U.S. tax system. https://www.irs.gov/uac/tax-stats Taxpayer Advocate Service Each district has problem resolution personnel to address taxpayer complaints that cannot be resolved through regular channels. https://www.irs.gov/advocate Taxpayer Rights The taxpayer bill of rights is available on the IRS's website. https://www.irs.gov/taxpayer-bill-of-rights Topics Asked About Most Information on the asked-about-most topics is available on the IRS's website. https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/telephone-assistance Where's My Refund? Once the IRS processes a tax filer's return and approves a refund, he or she can check the refund date online. The IRS usually issues a refund in fewer than 21 days after receiving a tax filer's return. Some returns, however, require additional review and, therefore, additional time to process. https://www.irs.gov/refunds For further information, contact the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. Phone, 202-622-5000. OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20219 202-649-6800 http://www.occ.gov COMPTROLLER Joseph M. Otting Senior Deputy Comptroller / Chief Counsel Bao Nguyen, Acting https://www.occ.gov/about/who-we-are/leadership/index-leadership.html The above list of key personnel was updated 11–2018. [For the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 12, Part 4] The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) was created on February 25, 1863 https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] (12 Stat. 665), as a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. In 1929, with the issuance of the last national bank notes, the OCC essentially became an organization of national bank examiners with a singular mission: to maintain the safety and soundness of the banks under its supervision. In 2011, when the Office of Thrift Supervision integrated into the OCC, the bureau also assumed responsibility for regulating Federal savings associations, also referred to as Federal thrifts. The Comptroller of the Currency, whom the President appoints to a 5-year term with the Senate's advice and consent, administers the Federal banking system and serves as the chief officer of the OCC and as a director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The OCC regulates national banks and Federal thrifts by examining them; approving or denying applications for new charters, branches, capital, and other changes in corporate or banking structure; taking enforcement actions—removing officers and directors, negotiating agreements to change practices, and issuing cease and desist orders and civil monetary penalties—when national banks and Federal thrifts fail to comply with laws and regulations or when they engage in unsound practices; and issuing rules, regulations, interpretations, and corporate decisions that govern investments, lending, and other practices. The bureau supervises nearly 1,400 national banks, Federal savings associations, and Federal branches, including their trust activities and overseas operations. A nationwide team of bank examiners works under the supervision of four district offices. National banks and Federal thrifts pay for their examinations, as well as for the processing of their corporate applications. Assessments on national banks and Federal savings associations cover most OCC operating expenses. The OCC also benefits from some investment income, primarily from U.S. Treasury securities. https://occ.gov/about/what-we-do/mission/index-about.html Sources of Information Alerts The OCC posts counterfeiting, fictitious correspondence, fraudulent issuances, misrepresentation, and unauthorized banking activity alerts. https://occ.gov/news-issuances/alerts/index.html Annual Reports The "2017 Annual Report" is available online in Portable Document Format (PDF) for downloading. Starting with the year 2003, earlier annual reports are available, too. https://www.occ.gov/annual-report/download-the-full-report/index-download-the-fullreport.html Answers / Solutions The "HelpWithMyBank" website has information and resources to help customers of national banks and Federal savings associations find answers to questions and solutions for problems. https://www.helpwithmybank.gov/index.html Bulletins Starting with the year 1994 and continuing to the present, OCC bulletins are accessible online. Rescinded and some pre-1994 bulletins are also included in the collection. https://occ.gov/news-issuances/bulletins/index.html Business Opportunities Procurement awards typically fall within the following service categories: computer- https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] related services; computer facilities management services; computer systems design services; data processing, hosting, and related services; real estate agent and broker services; insurance agency and brokerage services; and administrative management and general management consulting services. https://occ.gov/about/contact-us/doing-business-with-occ/index-doing-business-with-theocc.html | Email: OCCAcquisitionManagement@occ.treas.gov Career Opportunities The OCC relies on accountants, attorneys, economists, financial analysts, human resources specialists, information technology specialists, project management analysts, and other professionals, particularly bank examiners, to carry out its mission. For more information, contact the Director for Human Resources Operations. Phone, 202-6496590. Fax, 202-649-5998. http://careers.occ.gov/careers/index-careers.html National bank examiners work to ensure the safety and soundness of America's national banking system, to provide fair access to financial services and equal treatment, and to establish and maintain a flexible regulatory framework that allows the Nation's banks to be competitive. The OCC generally hires examiners at the entry level through college recruitment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPrQmlcF0s0 In 2017, the OCC ranked 51st among 339 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/TRAJ Consumer Protection The OCC posts information and resources on its website to protect consumers. https://occ.gov/topics/consumer-protection/index-consumer-protection.html Customer Complaints An online form is available for submitting a complaint against a national bank or Federal savings association. https://appsec.helpwithmybank.gov/olcc_form/intro.aspx District and Field Offices Contact information for district and field offices is available online. https://occ.gov/about/who-we-are/district-and-field-offices/index-organization.html En Español The OCC posts information in Spanish on its "Información para el Consumidor" web page. https://www.helpwithmybank.gov/espanol/index-espanol.html Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA serves as the vehicle for obtaining Federal agency documents and records. The statute does contain, however, nine exemptions and three special law enforcement exclusions that shield some documents and records, or parts of them, from disclosure. https://www.occ.gov/about/contact-us/freedom-of-information-act-requests/index-foia.html The electronic reading room contains documents that attract public interest and have been the subject of FOIA requests in the past. https://foia-pal.occ.gov/app/ReadingRoom.aspx https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Answers to FAQs on checking accounts, credit cards, credit reports, mortgages, overdraft fees, and more are posted on the "HelpWithMyBank" website. https://www.helpwithmybank.gov/get-answers/most-popular-faq-quesindx.html Glossary A dictionary of banking terms and phrases is available on the "HelpWithMyBank" website. https://www.helpwithmybank.gov/dictionary/index-dictionary.html A list of abbreviations and acronyms is available on the OCC's website in Portable Document Format (PDF). https://www.occ.gov/annual-report/download-the-full-report/abbreviations.pdf History The OCC's role in the Federal banking system started in a tumultuous year, near the midpoint of the American Civil War. On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln emancipated over 3 million men, women, and children by signing the Emancipation Proclamation. Fifty-five days later, he added his signature to the National Currency Act, which established the OCC and charged it with responsibility for organizing and administering a system of nationally chartered banks and a uniform national currency. After 1913, its mission increasingly centered on the safety and soundness of national banks. To learn more about the bureau's development over the past 155 years, see the "Office of the Comptroller: A Short History." https://www.occ.gov/about/what-we-do/history/OCC%20history%20final.pdf On March 3, 1865, Congress enacted legislation to establish the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, which came to be known as the Freedmen's Bureau. On that same day, it chartered the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company, or Freedman's Savings Bank (FSB), to meet a growing need for financial services among African Americans. To learn more about the intertwining histories of the OCC and FSB, read the online article by former OCC historian Jesse Stiller. https://www.occ.gov/about/what-we-do/history/freedman-savings-bank.html News The OCC posts news releases on its website. https://occ.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/index.html Publications An alphabetical list of OCC publications is available online. https://occ.gov/publications/alphabetical-listing/index-alphabetical-listing.html Public Information on Banks Federal bank regulators post public information on individual banks. The OCC's website provides convenient access to the websites of these regulators. https://occ.gov/about/contact-us/public-information/public-information.html The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's website has a searchable database for identifying the Federal bank regulatory agency that oversees a particular bank or financial institution. https://www.ffiec.gov/consumercenter/default.aspx Site Map https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://occ.gov/site-map/index-site-map.html The "HelpWithMyBank" website has its own site map. https://www.helpwithmybank.gov/hwmb-sitemap.html Social Media The OCC tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/usocc The OCC has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/US-Comptroller-of-the-Currency-213254918823/ The OCC posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/OCCChannel#p/c/2BAA3C3A20C2630E https://occ.gov/about/contact-us/general-correspondence/index-contact-us.html For further information, contact the Communications Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. Phone, 202-649-6700. UNITED STATES MINT 801 Ninth Street NW., Washington, DC 20220 202-354-7200 http://www.usmint.gov DIRECTOR David J. Ryder Principal Deputy Director (vacancy) https://www.usmint.gov/about/directors-office The above list of key personnel was updated 11–2018. The establishment of a mint was authorized by act of April 2, 1792 (1 Stat. 246). The Bureau of the Mint was established by act of February 12, 1873 (17 Stat. 424), and recodified on September 13, 1982 (31 U.S.C. 304, 5131). The name was changed to United States Mint by Secretarial order on January 9, 1984. The primary mission of the Mint is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The Mint also produces and sells numismatic coins, American Eagle gold and silver bullion coins, and national medals. The Fort Knox Bullion Depository is the primary storage facility for the Nation's gold bullion. The U.S. Mint maintains sales centers at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints and at its headquarters on 9th Street in Washington, DC. Public tours are conducted, with free admission, at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints. https://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/index.html Sources of Information Artists The artistic infusion program enriches and invigorates coin and medal designs by contracting with a pool of American artists from diverse backgrounds and having a variety of interests. These artists collaborate with the Mint's sculptor-engravers to create and submit new designs for U.S. coins and medals. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] https://www.usmint.gov/education/artisticInfusion/index.html Bullion Dealers The Mint's website has a locator tool for finding U.S. Mint bullion sellers by city and State or by ZIP Code. http://catalog.usmint.gov/bullion-dealer-locator Business Opportunities Contact the facility head of the appropriate field office or call the contracting and vendor department. Phone, 202-354-7820. http://catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/contact-us.html? _ga=1.258962826.1416671245.1448488127 Career Opportunities The Mint offers a wide range of career opportunities. An innovative, progressive bureau in the Department of the Treasury, it operates six facilities nationwide and employees professionals with backgrounds in financial management, information technology, manufacturing, protection, sales and marketing, workforce solutions, and other fields. http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/careers Among 339 agency subcomponents, the Mint placed 174th in the Partnership for Public Service's 2017 Best Places To Work rankings. https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/detail/TRAD Educational Resources The Mint's website offers learning resources for children, educators, and parents. https://www.usmint.gov/education/index5105.html?action=learn Facilities The U.S. Mint operates four mints (CA, CO, NY, PA), one depository (KY), and maintains its headquarters in Washington, DC. http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/mint_facilities Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA gives the right of requesting access to documents or records maintained by the Mint to any person. Some information, however, is shielded from request and disclosure by the statute. https://www.usmint.gov/foia/index.html The Mint's electronic reading room contains records that are commonly requested under the FOIA. https://www.usmint.gov/foia/index6dda.html?action=room Glossary The H.I.P. Pocket Change website features a glossary. https://www.usmint.gov/Kids/campCoin/glossary.html History The website has a section on the Mint's history and work. https://www.usmint.gov/education/historianscorner/index.html An online timeline of the Mint that stretches from the 18th to 21st century. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] https://www.usmint.gov/education/historianscorner/indexf2dc.html?action=timeline How Are Coins Made? An animated overview of the six-step coin manufacturing process—blanking, annealing, upsetting, striking, inspecting, and counting and bagging—is available online. https://www.usmint.gov/circulating_coins/indexc526.html?action=coins Image Libraries High-resolution images of coins and medals are available on the Mint's website. For information on the use of these images, contact the Office of Licensing. Phone, 202354-7350. Fax, 202-756-6585. https://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/indexf4a6.html?action=photo | Email: licensing@usmint.treas.gov The high-resolution images in the historical image library represent commemorative, circulating, and bullion coins from current and previous programs. For information on the use of these images, contact the Office of Licensing. Phone, 202-354-7350. Fax, 202-756-6585. https://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/coinLibrary/index.html | Email: licensing@usmint.treas.gov Medals National medals commemorate significant historical events or sites and honor individuals whose superior deeds and achievements have enriched American history or the world. Some national medals are bronze duplicates of Congressional Gold Medals that Congress authorizes under separate Public Laws, and others are produced under the Secretary of the Treasury's authority to strike them. https://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/medals News The Mint posts news releases online. https://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.html Numismatic Services The United States Mint maintains public exhibit and sales areas at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints and at its headquarters in Washington, DC. Brochures and order forms for official coins, medals, and other numismatic items are available online. http://catalog.usmint.gov/shop/coin-programs Production / Sales The Mint produces circulating coins for commerce, numismatic coins for collectors, and bullion coins for investors. Quantities are measured in terms of production figures when referring to circulating coins, sales figures when referring to numismatic products, and sales and mintage figures when referring to bullion. https://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/index83e3.html?action=coin_production Reports Annual reports are available online in Portable Document Format (PDF). https://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/indexa3d5.html?action=annual_report Special reports are available online in Portable Document Format (PDF). https://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/indexc390.html?action=specialreports https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] Seigniorage The Mint returned $550 million in seigniorage—the difference between the face value and the manufacturing cost of a circulating coin—to the Department of the Treasury's general fund in 2015. This amount was more than double the amount that it returned in 2014. The Mint publishes seigniorage information each year in its annual report. Site Map The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.usmint.gov/WebsiteInfo/indexa1db.html?action=SiteMap Sustainability The Mint has made significant progress toward achieving sustainability goals. Achievements include reducing its direct greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption and increasing its solid waste diversion rate. https://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/mint_facilities/indexa3d4.html?action=Sustainability http://catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/contact-us.html For further information, contact the United States Mint, Department of the Treasury, 801 Ninth Street NW., Washington, DC 20220. Phone, 202-354-7200. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hPE3UZwcS0Y=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:18 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Administrative Conference of the United States SEARCH ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES 1120 Twentieth Street NW., Suite 706 South, Washington, DC 20036 202-480-2080 202-386-7190 http://www.acus.gov CHAIR (vacancy) Executive Director Matthew L. Wiener Chief Financial and Operations Officer Harry M. Seidman Deputy General Counsel David M. Pritzker General Counsel Shawne C. McGibbon Public Affairs Coordinator Abigail Price Research Chief Reeve T. Bull COUNCIL VICE CHAIR Matthew L. Wiener Member Ronald A. Cass Member Danielle C. Gray Member Ronald A. Klain Member Theodore B. Olson Member Jane C. Sherburne Member Geovette E. Washington Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) The above list of key personnel was updated 06–2017. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xEdQH4PqvGQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:50 PM] The Administrative Conference of the United States develops recommendations for improving the fairness and effectiveness of procedures by which Federal agencies administer regulatory, benefit, and other Government programs. Organizational Chart The Administrative Conference of the United States was established as a permanent independent agency by the Administrative Conference Act (5 U.S.C. 591-596) enacted in 1964. The Conference is the successor to two temporary Administrative Conferences during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. The Conference ceased operations on October 31, 1995, due to termination of funding by Congress. Congress reauthorized the Conference in 2004 and again in 2008. The 2004 legislation expanded its responsibilities to include specific attention to achieving more effective public participation and efficiency, reducing unnecessary litigation, and improving the use of science in the rulemaking process. Funding was approved in 2009, and the Conference was officially reestablished in March 2010. https://www.acus.gov/history By statute, the Administrative Conference has no fewer than 75 and no more than 101 members, a majority of whom are Government officials. The President appoints the Chair of the Conference with the advice and consent of the Senate for a 5-year term. The Council, which acts as an executive board, comprises the Chair and 10 other members whom the President appoints for 3-year terms. Federal officials named to the Council may not constitute more than half of the total Council membership. The Chair, the only full-time, compensated member of the Conference, appoints members representing the private sector with the approval of the Council for 2-year terms. The entire membership is divided into committees. Each committee is assigned a broad area of interest such as adjudication, administration and management, judicial review, regulation, or rulemaking. The membership meeting in plenary session constitutes the Assembly of the Conference, which by statute must meet at least once, and customarily meets twice, each year. https://www.acus.gov/about-administrative-conference-united-states-acus Activities Subjects for inquiry are developed by the Chair and approved by the Council, often based on input from government and nongovernment experts in administrative procedure. The committees conduct thorough studies of these subjects and propose recommendations, based on supporting reports, ordinarily prepared for the Conference by expert consultants. Recommendations are evaluated by the Council and, if ready for Assembly consideration, are distributed to the membership with the supporting reports and placed on the agenda of the next plenary session for discussion and a final vote. The general public may attend committee and Assembly deliberations. Recommendations adopted by the Conference may be addressed to administrative agencies, Congress, the President, or the Judicial Conference. Most recommendations call for action on the part of affected agencies or for new legislation. While a substantial number of recommendations have been implemented, implementation activities are continually ongoing. The Chair may make independent inquiries into procedural matters, including matters proposed by individuals inside or outside the Government. These inquiries help determine whether the problems should be made the subject of Conference study in the interest of developing fairer or more effective or efficient procedures. Upon the request of a department or agency head, the Chair is authorized to advise https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xEdQH4PqvGQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:50 PM] and assist on matters of administrative procedure. The Conference may collect information and statistics from departments and agencies and publish reports that it considers useful for evaluating and improving administrative processes. The Conference also serves as a forum for the interchange among departments and agencies of information that may be useful for improving administrative practices and procedures. Sources of Information Blog The blog "Administrative Fix" is available on the Conference's Web site. https://www.acus.gov/administrative-fix-blog Calendar A calendar of meetings and events is available online. https://www.acus.gov/meetings-and-events/calendar Employment Current job openings and information on internships and the research fellow program are accessible online. https://www.acus.gov/opportunities Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) FOIA requests may be submitted using the online request form. Phone, 202-4802080. https://www.acus.gov/foia Newsroom An online newsroom features blog articles and news releases. https://www.acus.gov/newsroom Publications Articles, books, papers, reports, and bibliographies are accessible online. https://www.acus.gov/publications Resources The "Resources For" Web pages provide convenient access to the electronic resources that are available on the Conference's Web site. https://www.acus.gov/resources-for Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.acus.gov/sitemap https://www.acus.gov/contacts | Email: info@acus.gov For further information, contact the Office of the Chairman, Administrative Conference of the United States, 1120 Twentieth Street NW., Suite 706 South, Washington, DC 20036. Phone, 202-480-2080. Fax, 202-386-7190. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xEdQH4PqvGQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:50 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Broadcasting Board of Governors BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS 330 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20237 202-203-4545 http://www.bbg.gov Board CHAIR Kenneth Weinstein Member Leon Aron Member Ryan C. Crocker Member Michael W. Kempner Member Karen Kornbluh Member Jeffrey Shell Member (vacancy) Ex Officio Member Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson https://www.bbg.gov/who-we-are/our-leadership/board Management CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / DIRECTOR John F. Lansing Chief of Staff Matthew Walsh Deputy Director Jeffrey N. Trimble Chief Financial Officer Grant Turner Chief Information Officer / Chief Technology Officer André Mendes Chief Strategy Officer Haroon K. Ullah Director, Congressional Affairs Ellona Fritschie https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=oPpn5fYQYfM=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:54 PM] Director, Global Communications and Public Affairs Nasserie Carew Director, Internet Freedom Nnake Nweke Director, Management Services Marie Lennon Director, Policy and Research (vacancy) General Counsel David Kligerman, Acting https://www.bbg.gov/who-we-are/our-leadership/management-team Networks PRESIDENTS OF GRANTEE NETWORKS Middle East Broadcasting Networks Alberto Fernandez Radio Free Asia Libby Liu Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty Thomas Kent DIRECTORS OF FEDERAL NETWORKS Office of Cuba Broadcasting André Mendes, Acting Voice of America Amanda Bennett https://www.bbg.gov/networks The above list of key personnel was updated 10–2017. The Broadcasting Board of Governors informs, engages, and connects people around the world in support of freedom and democracy. The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) became an independent agency on October 1, 1999, by authority of the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6501 note). It is composed of nine members. The President appoints eight of the members, and the Senate confirms them. The ninth member, an ex officio member, is the Secretary of State. https://www.bbg.gov/who-we-are/our-leadership/board The BBG serves as the governing body for all civilian U.S. international media and provides programming in 61 languages via radio, television, and the Internet. The BBG broadcast services comprise Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The BBG relies on the International Broadcasting Bureau for transmission and technical support of its broadcast services. https://www.bbg.gov/our-work All BBG broadcast services adhere to the broadcasting standards and principles of the International Broadcasting Act of 1994. These principles and standards support reliable, accurate, and comprehensive news; balanced and comprehensive presentations of U.S. thought, institutions, and policies, as well as discussions on those policies; information on developments throughout the world; and a variety of https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=oPpn5fYQYfM=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:54 PM] opinions from nations around the world. https://www.bbg.gov/who-we-are/mission Activities International Broadcasting Bureau The International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) provides program delivery and essential support services for U.S. international media. The IBB is responsible for the Agency's strategic planning and for integrating activities across the Federal and grantee broadcasters for greater organizational efficiency. The IBB manages a global network of transmitting sites, an extensive system of leased satellite and fiber optic circuits, and an increasing variety of rapidly growing Internet and mobile audience platforms and services. It is responsible for program placement services and marketing for all BBG broadcast organizations. It provides research and evaluations of broadcasts. The IBB manages the Agency's financial operations, legal support, and communications, and also provides information technology, human resources, equal employment opportunity, procurement, security, and other administrative support. https://www.bbg.gov/who-we-are/organizational-chart Voice of America The Voice of America (VOA) is a multimedia international broadcasting service funded by the U.S. Government through the Broadcasting Board of Governors. It began broadcasting in 1942 and now reaches more than 230 million people worldwide. The VOA provides accurate, comprehensive, and trustworthy news and information, as well as informed discussion on the United States and the world. It engages audiences in regions deemed critical to the United States through whatever medium—radio, television, Internet, or digital media—the people of those regions prefer. It broadcasts approximately 1,800 hours of news, information, educational, and cultural programming every week to a global audience. Programs are produced in nearly 50 languages. http://www.voanews.com Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is a private nonprofit multimedia broadcasting corporation whose funding comes from a BBG grant. It reaches in 26 languages more than 25 million people in 23 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, and Ukraine. Its journalists provide what many people cannot get locally: uncensored news, responsible discussion, and open debate. RFE/RL uses the latest digital technologies—the Internet, SMS text messaging, online video, satellite radio, and popular social media networks—and trusted broadcast radio to reach people in some of the most closed societies on Earth. With over 65 years of surrogate broadcasting experience, it continues to bring diverse, immediate, and interactive content to audiences. http://www.rferl.org Radio Free Asia Radio Free Asia (RFA) is a private nonprofit news organization that operates under a grant from the BBG. Broadcasting daily in nine languages to Asian audiences whose governments restrict media, RFA delivers award-winning, reliable news and information. It also allows a range of voices and opinions from within Asia to be heard as a demonstration of freedom of expression over the airwaves, on television, and online. Through shortwave, medium wave, satellite and transmission television, social media, and the Internet, RFA broadcasts in Mandarin, Cantonese, Uyghur, three Tibetan dialects, Myanmar, Vietnamese, Korean, Lao, and Khmer. Headquartered in https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=oPpn5fYQYfM=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:54 PM] Washington, DC, it has eight overseas bureaus and a network of correspondents around the world. http://www.rfa.org Middle East Broadcasting Networks The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is a nonprofit news organization that operates Alhurra Television, Radio Sawa, and MBN Digital under a grant from the BBG. Alhurra Television, Radio Sawa, and MBN Digital offer an open line of communication between the people of the Middle East and the United States. These networks deliver accurate information on the United States, its policies, and its people from a range of perspectives and with an exchange of ideas on relevant issues. They reach an audience of more than 27 million Arabic-speakers in 22 countries across the Middle East and North Africa. http://www.alhurra.com Office of Cuba Broadcasting The Office of Cuba Broadcasting operates the Martís from its headquarters in Miami, FL. The Martís are a multimedia hub of news, information, and analysis that provides the people of Cuba with interactive programs each day of the week. To broadcast their message, the Martís rely on a combination of high- and low-tech approaches: DVDs, emails, flash drives, Internet, satellite television, shortwave and AM radio, and SMS text. Combined with martinoticias.com, they constitute a unique service that brings objective information to the Cuban people. http://www.martinoticias.com Sources of Information Annual Reports The BBG posts its annual reports in Portable Document Form (PDF). The 2016 annual report "A Year of Impact and Transformation" is available online. https://www.bbg.gov/strategy-and-performance/annual-reports/ At a Glance The "Who We Are" web page features a 90-second video that captures the essence of the BBG mission and communicates it in image, sound, and music. https://www.bbg.gov/who-we-are/ Awards The BBG has won awards for its productions in a variety of categories: documentary, education, investigative journalism, promotional programming, special reporting, video, and more. https://www.bbg.gov/awards Business Opportunities Information on contract opportunities and instructions on how to do business with the BBG are available online. https://www.bbg.gov/who-we-are/partnerwithus/contract-opportunities Career Opportunities The BBG work environment is diverse, multicultural, and professional. In addition to American citizens, the agency also hires non-U.S. citizens for positions that require foreign language skills. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=oPpn5fYQYfM=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:54 PM] http://www.bbg.gov/careers In 2016, the BBG ranked 27th among midsize agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/IB00 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA provides a statutory basis for public access to official agency information previously restricted from public view. Through the FOIA, Congress affirmed that citizens have the right to know what their Government does. Under the act, official information is available to "any person" without regard to need for or interest in the material. The BBG and its FOIA staff are committed to ensuring the fullest possible disclosure that is consistent with the letter and spirit of the law. The Office of the General Counsel manages FOIA and Privacy Act requests. Typical requests are for audience survey reports, Board of Governors records, lists of credit card purchase holders, personnel and security files, and procurement records. https://www.bbg.gov/foia The FOIA requires agencies to disclose, proactively and electronically, certain categories of records to the public. Records that the BBG has previously released to the public under the FOIA and that are the subject of subsequent requests or likely to be the subject of subsequent requests are proactively disclosed in the BBG's electronic reading room for public access. Records that the BBG determines are of sufficient public interest to warrant automatic disclosure are also proactively disclosed in the electronic reading room. https://www.bbg.gov/foia/electronic-reading-room History "The news may be good for us. The news may be bad. But we shall tell you the truth." These words, American journalist and writer William Harlan Hale spoke during the Voice of America's first radio show. For 75 years, U.S. international media have been broadcasting to audiences abroad. Visit the "History" web page to learn more about a story that continues to be heard around the world today. https://www.bbg.gov/who-we-are/history/ Learn English The Voice of America's website features resources for learning American English. http://learningenglish.voanews.com Networks The BBG's website provides convenient access to the home pages of all of its networks. https://www.bbg.gov/networks News News and information are available on the BBG's website. https://www.bbg.gov/news An online subscription form is available for the BBG newsletter, events, media highlights, press releases, and the VOA Buzz. http://www.bbg.gov/signup https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=oPpn5fYQYfM=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:54 PM] Open Government The BBG supports the Open Government initiative by promoting collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.bbg.gov/strategy-and-performance/research-reports/open-government | Email: opengov@bbg.gov Organizational Chart The BBG's organizational chart is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.bbg.gov/wp-content/media/2011/11/BBG_OrgChart2017_LetterSized_1-1817.pdf Oversight The Office of the Inspector General from the Department of State and BBG posts reports and data on Oversight.gov, a text-searchable repository of reports that Federal Inspectors General publish. The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency operates and maintains the website to increase public access to independent and authoritative information on the Federal Government. https://oversight.gov Site Map The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.bbg.gov/sitemap Social Media The BBG has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/BBGgov The BBG tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/BBGgov The BBG posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/bbgtunein Training Opportunities The BBG provides training opportunities for reporters and students of media on five continents. https://www.bbg.gov/our-work/worldwide-operations/media-development http://www.bbg.gov | Email: publicaffairs@bbg.gov For further information, contact the Office of Communications and External Affairs, Broadcasting Board of Governors, 330 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20237. Phone, 202-203-4000. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=oPpn5fYQYfM=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:54 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Central Intelligence Agency CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Washington, DC 20505 703-482-0623 http://www.cia.gov DIRECTOR Mike Pompeo Deputy Director Gina Haspel [For the Central Intelligence Agency statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 32, Part 1900] The Central Intelligence Agency collects, evaluates, and disseminates vital information on economic, military, political, scientific, and other developments abroad to safeguard national security. The Central Intelligence Agency was established by the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (50 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). It now functions under that statute, Executive Order 12333 of December 4, 1981, the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 401 note), and other laws, Executive orders, regulations, and directives. The Director, whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate, serves as the head of the Central Intelligence Agency. The Director reports to the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) regarding the activities of the Agency. The Central Intelligence Agency uses human source collection and other means to gather intelligence; however, it neither carries out internal security functions nor exercises police, subpoena, or other law enforcement powers. The Agency correlates, evaluates, and disseminates national security intelligence. It also directs and coordinates intelligence collecting outside the United States by U.S. intelligence community elements authorized to engage in human source collection. In coordination with other departments, agencies, and authorized elements of the U.S. Government, the Agency ensures that resources are used effectively and that adequate consideration is given to the risks, both to the United States and to those involved in collecting intelligence abroad. The Agency carries out other intelligencerelated tasks that are necessary for safeguarding national security, as the President or the DNI may indicate. Under the direction of the DNI and consistent with section 207 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980, the Agency coordinates relationships between elements of the U.S. intelligence community and the security or intelligence services of foreign governments or international organizations in matters of national security and clandestine intelligence. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VSLfQ4vlJ2o=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:57 PM] Sources of Information Career Opportunities Career and student opportunities, as well as information on benefits, diversity, military transitioning, and the application process, are posted on the "Careers and Internships" Web page. https://www.cia.gov/careers Library The Agency posts millions of pages of documents, including many items of public interest, on its Web site each year. Its online library contains a wealth of information that ranges from unclassified publications to basic references, reports, and maps. https://www.cia.gov/library For further information, contact the Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Public Affairs, Washington, DC 20505. Phone, 703-482-0623. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VSLfQ4vlJ2o=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:50:57 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Commodity Futures Trading Commission COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION 1155 Twenty-first Street NW, Washington, DC 20581 202-418-5000 202-418-5514 (TTY) 202-418-5521 http://www.cftc.gov/index.htm CHAIR J. Christopher Giancarlo, Acting Commissioner Sharon Y. Bowen Commissioner (vacancy) Commissioner (vacancy) Commissioner (vacancy) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Anthony C. Thompson Chief Economist Sayee Srinivasan Chief Information Officer John L. Rogers Director, Division of Clearing and Risk John C. Lawton, Acting Director, Division of Enforcement James McDonald Director, Division of Market Oversight Amir Zaidi Director, Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight Eileen T. Flaherty Director, Office of International Affairs Eric J. Pan Director, Office of Legislative Affairs N. Charles Thornton III Director, Office of Minority and Women Inclusion Lorena McElwain Office of Public Affairs Steven W. Adamske Inspector General A. Roy Lavik General Counsel Daniel J. Davis [For the Commodity Futures Trading Commission statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 17, Part 140] The Commodity Futures Trading Commission avoids systemic risk; fosters open, transparent, competitive, and financially sound markets; and protects the market users and their funds, consumers, and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices related to derivatives and other products that are subject to the Commodity Exchange Act. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AZ3TVs3MXh4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:01 PM] Organizational Chart The Commodity Futures Trading Commission was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974 (7 U.S.C. 2). The Commission began operation in April 1975, and its authority to regulate futures trading was renewed by Congress in 1978, 1982, 1986, 1992, 1995, 2000, and 2008. In 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Public Law 111–203, Title VII) gave the Commission new and expanded responsibilities and authorities for regulation of the swaps marketplace. http://www.cftc.gov/About/HistoryoftheCFTC/index.htm The Commission comprises five Commissioners whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate. One Commissioner is designated by the President to serve as the Chair. The Commissioners serve staggered 5-year terms, and no more than three of them may belong to the same political party. The Commission has nine major operating components: the Divisions of Market Oversight, Clearing and Risk, Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight, Enforcement, and the Offices of the Executive Director, the General Counsel, the Chief Economist, International Affairs, and Data and Technology. The Office of Inspector General is an independent organizational unit at the Commission. Activities The Commission regulates trading on the U.S. futures and options markets that offer commodity futures and options contracts, as well as the swaps marketplace in the United States. This oversight of the derivatives marketplace is carried out through the various activities of the Commission. The Commission oversees derivatives clearing organizations and other market participants in the clearing process, including futures commission merchants, swap dealers, major swap participants, and large traders. The Commission oversees the registration and compliance of intermediaries and futures industry self-regulatory organizations, including U.S. derivatives exchanges and the National Futures Association. It also oversees trade execution facilities and data repositories, conducts surveillance, reviews new exchange applications, and examines existing exchanges to ensure compliance with applicable core principles. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the Commission is responsible for developing and monitoring compliance with regulations addressing registration, business conduct standards, capital adequacy, and margin requirements for swap dealers and major swap participants. Exercising the Commission's authority, its staff also investigates and prosecutes alleged violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission regulations. Potential violations include fraud, manipulation, and other abuses concerning commodity derivatives and swaps that threaten market integrity, market participants, and the general public. http://www.cftc.gov/About/index.htm Sources of Information Business Opportunities The Commission has recurring requirements for the following goods: furniture, office equipment and supplies, and telecommunications equipment and supplies. It also has recurring requirements for copying and printing services and minor construction. http://www.cftc.gov/About/ProcurementOpportunities/index.htm Career Opportunities The Commission hires professionals with strong academic records and superior https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AZ3TVs3MXh4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:01 PM] analytical and problem solving skills. http://www.cftc.gov/About/Careers/index.htm Electronic Updates An online subscription form is available to receive email updates. https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USCFTC/subscriber/new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Information on how to submit a FOIA request is available online. http://www.cftc.gov/FOI/index.htm Glossary The online glossary defines some of the specialized words and phrases heard in the futures industry. Standard reference works do not include many of them. http://www.cftc.gov/ConsumerProtection/EducationCenter/CFTCGlossary/index.htm Press Room The press room features events, press releases, remarks, statements, and testimonies. http://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/index.htm Regional Offices The Commission maintains regional offices in Chicago, IL, and New York, NY, where many of the Nation's designated contract markets are located. Phone, 312-596-0700 (IL); Phone, 646-746-9700 (NY). A third regional office is located in Kansas City, MO. Phone, 816-960-7700. Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.cftc.gov/SiteMap/index.htm Transparency The Commission demonstrates its commitment to transparency by posting data, information on activities and rulemaking matters, and records and reports online. http://www.cftc.gov/Transparency/index.htm Whistleblower Program The Commission gives monetary incentives to whistleblowers who report possible Commodity Exchange Act violations that lead to a successful enforcement action. The Commission also provides antiretaliation protections, confidentiality, and privacy. https://www.whistleblower.gov http://www.cftc.gov/Contact/index.htm For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1155 Twenty-first Street NW., Washington, DC 20581. Phone, 202-418-5080. TTY, 202-418-5514. Fax, 202-418-5521. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=AZ3TVs3MXh4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:01 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552 202-435-7000 http://www.consumerfinance.gov Office of the Director DIRECTOR J. MICHAEL MULVANEY, ACTING Deputy Director Brian Johnson, Acting Chief Communications Officer / Spokesperson John Czwartacki Chief of Staff Kirsten Sutton Principal Policy Director Brian Johnson ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Equal Opportunity and Fairness Althea Kireilis ASSISTANT DIRECTORS Civil Rights M. Stacey Bach Minority and Women Inclusion (vacancy) https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/the-bureau/about-director/ Administrative Law Judge Christine Kirby Ombudsman Wendy Kamenshine Consumer Education and Engagement Division Policy Associate Director Sheila Greenwood Associate Director Gail Hillebrand ASSISTANT DIRECTORS Community Affairs Daniel Dodd-Ramirez Consumer Engagement Gene Koo Consumer Response Christopher Johnson Financial Education Janneke Ratcliffe Financial Education—Students and Young https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=N8PooRrDouc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:05 PM] Consumers (vacancy) Older Americans Stacy Canan Servicemember Affairs Patrick Campbell, Acting https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/the-bureau/bureau-structure/consumereducation-engagement External Affairs Division Policy Associate Director Anthony Welcher Associate Director Zixta Martinez ASSISTANT DIRECTORS Advisory Board and Councils Delicia Hand Financial Institutions and Business Liaison Daniel Smith Intergovernmental Affairs Cheryl Parker Rose Legislative Affairs Catherine Galicia Public Engagement and Community Liaison Keo Chea https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/the-bureau/bureau-structure/external-affairs Legal Division General Counsel Mary McLeod Principal Deputy General Counsel Richard Lepley DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSELS General Law and Ethics Sonya White Law and Policy Stephen Van Meter Litigation and Oversight John Coleman https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/the-bureau/bureau-structure/legal Operations Division Chief Operating Officer Kate Fulton, Acting CHIEF OFFICERS Administrative Officer Martin Michalosky Human Capital Jeffrey Sumberg Information Jerry Horton Financial Elizabeth Reilly Procurement David Gragan https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/the-bureau/bureau-structure/operations Research, Markets, and Regulations Division Policy Associate Director Thomas Pahl https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=N8PooRrDouc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:05 PM] Associate Director David Silberman ASSISTANT DIRECTORS Card, Payment and Deposit Markets Consumer Lending, Reporting and Collection Markets William Wade-Gery John McNamara Mortgage Markets Mark McArdle Small Business Lending Markets Grady Hedgespeth Regulations Kelly Cochran Research Ron Borzekowski https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/the-bureau/bureau-structure/researchmarkets-regulation Supervision, Enforcement and Fair Lending Division Policy Associate Director Eric Blankenstein Associate Director Christopher D'Angelo ASSISTANT DIRECTORS Enforcement Kristen Donoghue Fair Lending and Equal Opportunity Patrice Ficklin Supervision Examinations Paul Sanford Supervision Policy Peggy Twohig REGIONAL DIRECTORS Midwest region John Schroeder Northeast region Mitchell Kent Southeast region James L. Carley West region Edwin Chow https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/the-bureau/bureau-structure/supervisionenforcement-fair-lending Office of Inspector General Inspector General Mark Bialek https://oig.federalreserve.gov/the-inspector-general.htm The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2018. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) helps consumer finance markets work by making rules more effective, by consistently and fairly enforcing those rules, and by empowering consumers to take more control over their economic lives. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is an independent Federal agency established by title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2012 (12 U.S.C. 5491). The CFPB is headed by a Director whom https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=N8PooRrDouc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:05 PM] the President appoints and the Senate confirms. Activities The Bureau regulates the offering and provision of consumer financial products and services under Federal consumer financial laws. It gives consumers the information they need to understand the terms of their agreements with financial companies. It also makes regulations and guidance as clear and streamlined as possible so providers of consumer financial products and services can understand and follow the rules without assistance. The CFPB's principal activities center on writing rules, supervising companies, and enforcing Federal consumer financial protection laws; restricting unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices; taking consumer complaints; promoting financial education; researching consumer behavior; monitoring financial markets for new risks to consumers; and enforcing laws that prohibit discrimination and other unfair treatment in consumer finance. http://www.consumerfinance.gov/the-bureau Sources of Information Blog The CFPB maintains a blog on its website. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/? filter_blog_category=At+the+CFPB&filter_range_date_gte=&filter_range_date_lte= Bureau Structure / Organizational Chart The "Bureau Structure" web page offers visitors a two-dimensional representation of the CFPB's organizational structure, which also includes the names of officials filling key leadership positions. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/the-bureau/bureau-structure Business Opportunities Information on doing business with the CFPB is available online. http://www.consumerfinance.gov/doing-business-with-us Career Opportunities The CFPB posts new job openings online, as well as information on the application process and opportunities for students and recent graduates. http://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/careers | Email: jobs@consumerfinance.gov In 2017, the CFPB ranked 7th among 25 midsize Government agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/FRFT Consumer Help The CFPB forwards financial product or service complaints to the company offering the product or service and then works to get an appropriate response. A form for filing a complaint and a searchable complaint database are accessible online. Assistance by phone is available on weekdays, excluding Federal holidays, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., eastern standard time. Phone, 855-411-2372. TTY/TDD, 855-729-2372. http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=N8PooRrDouc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:05 PM] Data The CFPB publishes research and posts consumer financial marketplace information online. http://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research Educational Resources Resources for educators, librarians, parents, and those who manage someone else's money are available online. http://www.consumerfinance.gov/adult-financial-education Fraud / Scams The CFPB's online resources can help consumers prevent, recognize, and report scams and fraud. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/fraud Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) A FOIA request may be submitted by email, fax, or letter. The CFPB recommends using email for making a submission. http://www.consumerfinance.gov/foia-requests/submit-request | Email: CFPB_FOIA@consumerfinance.gov Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The CFPB website has clear and impartial answers to hundreds of financial questions. The topics covered include auto loans, bank accounts and services, credit cards, credit reports and scores, debt collection, families and money, money transfers, mortgages, payday loans, prepaid cards, and student loans. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb | Email: info@consumerfinance.gov Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) The CFPB's website features a 3-minute video that explains the purpose of the HMDA. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/hmda Invite the CFPB Send an email to invite a CFPB employee to contribute to a publication or participate in a discussion, forum, or other event. Email: invitations2cfpb@consumerfinance.gov In Your Language In the United States, the most widely spoken foreign languages are Chinese, French, Haitian Créole, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog (Filipino), and Vietnamese. To help those who speak these languages, the CFPB provides information in them for accessing common products and making basic transactions. Assistance by phone is available in more than 180 languages. Phone, 855-411-2372. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/language Newsroom Blog posts, press releases, and speeches are accessible online. An online subscription form is available to receive press releases via email. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=N8PooRrDouc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:05 PM] http://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom Open Government The CFPB supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. http://www.consumerfinance.gov/open-government Plain Writing CFPB editors and writers apply plain language principles in all of their consumeroriented materials. They want to know if something on the CFPB website or in its printed materials is unclear. http://www.consumerfinance.gov/plain-writing | Email: CFPB_Plain_Writing_Act@consumerfinance.gov Publications CFPB publications, in English and Spanish, may be ordered in bulk online. http://promotions.usa.gov/cfpbpubs.html Social Media The CFPB maintains a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/CFPB The CFPB tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/cfpb The CFPB posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/cfpbvideo Whistleblowers The CFPB wants to know about companies that may be breaking Federal consumer financial laws. A current or former employee of such a company, an industry insider who knows of such a company, or a competitor being unfairly undercut by such a company—people like these should report alleged violations to the CFPB. Phone, 855-695-7974. http://www.consumerfinance.gov/blog/the-cfpb-wants-you-to-blow-the-whistle-onlawbreakers | Email: whistleblower@cfpb.gov http://www.consumerfinance.gov/contact-us | Email: info@consumerfinance.gov For further information, contact the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552. Phone, 202-435-7000. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=N8PooRrDouc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:05 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Consumer Product Safety Commission CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-504-7923 http://www.cpsc.gov CHAIR Ann Marie Buerkle, Acting https://www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/Chairman/Buerkle-Biography Commissioner Robert S. Adler Commissioner Elliot F. Kaye Commissioner Joseph P. Mohorovic Commissioner Marietta S. Robinson https://www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/Commissioners EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Patricia H. Adkins Deputy Executive Director, Operations Support Monica Summitt Deputy Executive Director, Safety Operations DeWane Ray Chief Financial Officer Jay Hoffman Chief Information Officer James C. Rolfes Director, Office of Communications Patty Davis, Acting Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Enterprise Brittany Woolfolk Director, Office of Legislative Affairs Aaron Hernandez, Acting General Counsel Mary T. Boyle Assistant Executive Director, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction Director, Office of Compliance and Field Operations Director, Office of Facilities Services Director, Office of Human Resources Management George Borlase Robert Kaye Douglas Brown Donna M. Simpson Director, Office of Import Survelliance James Joholske Director, Office of International Programs Richard O'Brien https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=8WTSXAFRIKA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:09 PM] Director, Office of the Secretary Alberta E. Mills, Acting Small Business Ombudsman Shelby Mathis Inspector General Christopher W. Dentel https://www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/Inspector-General The above list of key personnel was updated 10–2017. [For the Consumer Product Safety Commission statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 16, Part 1000] The Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public by reducing the risk of injury and death from consumer products. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) was established as an independent regulatory agency by the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.) in 1973 and reauthorized by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The Commission comprises a maximum of five members whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate for 7-year terms. The CPSC implements provisions of the Flammable Fabrics Act (15 U.S.C. 1191), Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 (15 U.S.C. 1471), Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 1261), Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act (15 U.S.C. 2056 note), Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 8001 et seq.), and an act of 2 August 1956 (15 U.S.C. 1211) that prohibits the transportation of refrigerators without door safety devices. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/About-CPSC Activities To protect the public from risk of injury, the CPSC requires manufacturers to report defects in products presenting substantial hazards; conducts outreach programs for consumers, industry, and local governments; collects information on consumer product-related injuries and maintains the National Injury Information Clearinghouse; conducts research on consumer product hazards; and encourages and assists in the development of voluntary standards affecting the safety of consumer products. When appropriate, the CPSC requires manufacturers to correct hazards associated with specific consumer products already in circulation, establishes mandatory consumer product standards, and bans hazardous products. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/about-cpsc/national-injury-information-clearinghouse The Commission also has a special project to reach as many Americans as possible with lifesaving safety information. The Neighborhood Safety Network disseminates safety information to hard-to-reach populations by partnering with other organizations already active within their communities. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/safety-education/neighborhood-safety-network Sources of Information Blog The CPSC maintains a blog on its "OnSafety" Web site. https://onsafety.cpsc.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=8WTSXAFRIKA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:09 PM] Career Opportunities To carry out its mission, the CPSC relies on attorneys and paralegal specialists, compliance officers, economists, engineers, IT specialists, product safety investigators, program analysts, statisticians, toxicologists and pharmacologists and chemists, and other skilled professionals. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/About-CPSC/Job In 2016, the CPSC ranked 18th among 29 small agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/SK00 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996 require Federal agencies to use electronic information technology to foster accessibility to and availability of FOIA documents. https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/FOIA Hotline The Commission operates a toll-free consumer product safety hotline in English and Spanish, on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Phone, 800-638-2772. TTY, 301-5957054. Newsroom The online newsroom features CPSC data, Freedom of Information Act documents, press statements, recent news releases, videos, and a public calendar. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Newsroom Open Government The CPSC supports the Open Government initiative by promoting collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/Agency-Reports/open | Email: feedback@cpsc.gov Organizational Chart The CPSC's organizational chart is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/cpscorgchartZ.pdf Product Safety Resources for U.S. Government recalls are available online. http://www.recalls.gov All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) safety information is available online. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/ATV-SafetyInformation-Center Pool safety information is available online. http://www.poolsafely.gov Reading Room The CPSC maintains a public reference reading room in the public information center https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=8WTSXAFRIKA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:09 PM] of its headquarters in Bethesda, MD. http://www.cpsc.gov/newsroom/foia/guide-to-public-information Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.cpsc.gov/sitemap Social Media The CPSC has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/USCPSC The CPSC tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/USCPSC The CPSC posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/uscpsc http://www.cpsc.gov/en/About-CPSC/Contact-Information | Email: info@cpsc.gov For further information, contact the Office of Information and Public Affairs, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone, 301-504-7908. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=8WTSXAFRIKA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:09 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Corporation for National and Community Service SEARCH CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE 250 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20525 202-606-5000 http://www.nationalservice.gov CHAIR Shamina Singh Vice Chair Dean A. Reuter Member Richard Christman Member Romonia S. Dixon Member Victoria A. Hughes Member Eric P. Liu Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Chief Executive Officer Wendy Spencer Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Page Chief Human Capital Officer Susan Bradberry Chief Information Officer Thomas Hanley Chief of External Affairs Theodore S. Miller Chief of Program Operations Kimberly Mansaray Chief of Staff Asim Mishra Chief Risk Officer Lori Giblin Director, AmeriCorps NCCC Gina Cross, Acting Director, AmeriCorps State and National William C. Basl https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=nx1rSQY7b00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:13 PM] Director, AmeriCorps VISTA Max Finberg Director, Government Relations Kimberly L. Allman Director, Office of Field Liaison Mikel Herrington Director, Office of Research and Evaluation Mary Hyde Director, Senior Corps Mikel Herrington, Acting Director, Social Innovation Fund Damian Thorman General Counsel Jeremy Joseph Inspector General Deborah J. Jeffrey The Corporation for National and Community Service improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. Organizational Chart The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) was established on October 1, 1993, by the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 12651 et seq.). The CNCS is a Federal corporation governed by a bipartisan board of directors whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Board sets policies and direction for the Corporation and is responsible for all actions taken by the Chief Executive Officer with respect to standards, policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives as necessary to carry out the CNCS's mission. As the Nation's largest grantmaker for service and volunteering, the CNCS engages millions of Americans in service through its core programs—AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, the Social Innovation Fund, and the Volunteer Generation Fund—and leads President Obama's nationwide service initiative, United We Serve. The CNCS harnesses America's most powerful resource: the energy and talents of its citizens. From grade school through retirement, the CNCS empowers Americans and fosters a lifetime of service to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement. http://www.nationalservice.gov/about AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 75,000 Americans each year to serve their communities. AmeriCorps members recruit, train, and supervise community volunteers; tutor and mentor youth; build affordable housing; teach computer skills; clean parks and streams; run afterschool programs; help nonprofit groups become self-sustaining; and assist communities responding to disasters. In exchange for a year of full-time service, AmeriCorps members earn an education award that can be used for college or graduate school tuition or for repaying qualified student loans. Since 1994 nearly 1 million Americans have served in AmeriCorps, which includes AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps NCCC, and AmeriCorps VISTA. AmeriCorps State and National supports a wide range of local service programs that engage thousands of Americans in community service each year, providing grants to a network of local and national organizations and agencies committed to using national service to address critical community needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. Each of these organizations and agencies, in turn, uses its AmeriCorps funding to recruit, place, and supervise AmeriCorps members nationwide. AmeriCorps State and National operates through national and local nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and faith-based and community groups. More than https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=nx1rSQY7b00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:13 PM] three-quarters of AmeriCorps grant funding goes to Governor-appointed State service commissions, which in turn award grants to nonprofit groups to respond to local needs. AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a team-based, residential program for men and women from age 18 to 24 that combines the best practices of civilian service, including leadership and team building. AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members serve full-time for 1 year in nonprofit and faith-based organizations and public agencies to fight poverty, improve health services, increase housing opportunities, and bridge the digital divide. http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps Senior Corps Senior Corps taps the skills, talents, and experience of more than 270,000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs: Retired and Senior Volunteers Program (RSVP), Foster Grandparents, and Senior Companions. RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols, participate in environmental projects, provide educational services to children and adults, respond to natural disasters, and recruit other volunteers. Foster Grandparents serve as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs. Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes. Senior Corps volunteers have served 1.5 million Americans, including 560,000 veterans and 300,000 children. http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/senior-corps Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund is an approach to transforming lives and communities that allows the Federal Government to serve as a catalyst for promoting community solutions with evidence of strong results. A key White House initiative and CNCS program, the Fund identifies solutions that work and makes them work for more people. It combines public and private resources to foster innovative communitybased solutions that have produced results in low-income communities in three priority areas: economic opportunity, health, and youth development. http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/social-innovation-fund | Email: innovation@cns.gov Other Initiatives As the Federal agency for service and volunteerism, the CNCS carries out the Call to Service authority in multiple ways. CNCS initiatives include the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service; September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance; President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll; National Mentoring Month; and United We Serve, a nationwide effort launched with the White House in 2009 to engage Americans in service to meet community needs. As a result of United We Serve, hundreds of thousands of Americans have joined with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks, provide health services, support veterans and military families, restore public lands, and more. The CNCS has also partnered with other agencies and nonprofit organizations on Let's Read! to reduce summer reading loss and Let's Move! to combat childhood obesity. Other initiatives include the Task Force on Expanding National Service, Mayors Day of Recognition, County Day of Recognition, and Joining Forces, an effort led by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to engage Americans in supporting veterans and military families. Sources of Information Blog https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=nx1rSQY7b00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:13 PM] The National Service blog features posts of interest to students, recent graduates, retirees, senior citizens, veterans, and others. The range of discussion is expansive— conservation, disaster recovery, nonprofit sector career pathways, voluntarism, and more. http://nationalservice.tumblr.com Data The CNCS posts datasets and other information online to support the principles of open government. http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/open-government-initiative/transparency/datasources Its Open Government Gallery is a demonstration of the CNCS's commitment to collaboration, participation, and transparency. http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/open-government-initiative/open-governmentgallery Employment Most CNCS career opportunities are volunteer AmeriCorps and Senior Corps positions. The agency hires full-time employees at its Washington, DC, headquarters and at CNCS offices located across the country. http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/careers | Email: jobs@cns.gov https://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/GetResults?OrganizationID=KS00 Grants To find discretionary funding opportunities that Federal agencies have posted, visit the "Funding Opportunities" Web page. http://www.nationalservice.gov/build-your-capacity/grants/funding-opportunities Newsroom The newsroom features media advisories, official statements, press releases, and proclamations. http://www.nationalservice.gov/newsroom#menu-newsroom-dropdown-area Online Courses Self-paced instructional courses that subject matter experts created on topics aligning with CNCS strategic initiatives are available online. http://www.nationalservice.gov/resources/online-courses Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.nationalservice.gov/sitemap http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/contact-us For further information, contact the Corporation for National and Community Service, 250 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20525. Phone, 202-606-5000. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=nx1rSQY7b00=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:13 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004 202-694-7000 202-208-6518 http://www.dnfsb.gov CHAIR Sean P. Sullivan Vice Chair Bruce Hamilton Member Joyce l. Connery Member Jessie H. Roberson Member Sean P. Sullivan General Counsel James P. Biggins General Manager Glenn Sklar Technical Director Steven Stokes Deputy General Counsel (vacancy) Deputy General Manager (vacancy) Deputy Technical Director Adam Poloski The above list of key personnel was updated 07–2017. The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board identifies the nature and consequences of public health and safety threats at the Department of Energy's defense nuclear facilities, elevates awareness of and information on such threats to the highest levels of governmental authority, and keeps the public informed. Organizational Chart The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board was established as an independent agency on September 29, 1988, by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2286 et seq.). The Board comprises five members whom the President appoints with the advice and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gDz0VUtJK6c=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:16 PM] consent of the Senate. Appointees to the Board must be U.S. citizens and experts in the field of nuclear safety. http://www.dnfsb.gov/about/who-we-are Activities The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board reviews and evaluates the content and implementation of standards for the design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of the Department of Energy's defense nuclear facilities; investigates any incident or practice at these facilities that may adversely affect public health and safety; and reviews and monitors their design, construction, and operation. The Board makes recommendations to the Secretary of Energy to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety. When the Board determines that any aspect of operations, practices, or occurrences at these Department of Energy defense nuclear facilities presents an imminent or severe threat to public health and safety, the Board transmits its recommendations directly to the President. http://www.dnfsb.gov/about/what-we-do Sources of Information Employment Information on career opportunities is available online. http://www.dnfsb.gov/careers/opportunities | Email: jobs@dnfsb.gov http://www.dnfsb.gov/careers/employee-survey-results Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) An information seeker may submit a FOIA request by email, mail, or telephone for records held or believed to be held by the Board. To make a request by mail, write to the Information / FOIA Officer, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004. Phone, 202-694-7000. http://www.dnfsb.gov/foia-reading-room | Email: foia@dnfsb.gov Open Government The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board supports the Open Government initiative to strengthen the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. http://www.dnfsb.gov/open Safety Management The Victor Stello, Jr., Award was established by the Board to recognize Department of Energy employees for exemplary leadership in promoting safety management in the Department's defense nuclear complex. http://www.dnfsb.gov/about/what-we-do/victor-stello-jr-award-safety-leadership Site Representative Offices Site representatives produce a weekly report summarizing the pertinent activities and events that occurred during that week at their site. Five Defense Nuclear Facilities locations—Hanford, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Pantex, Savannah River Site, and Y–12 National Security Complex / Oak Ridge National Laboratory—have at least one site representative currently assigned to them. http://www.dnfsb.gov/about/where-we-work/our-site-representative-offices http://www.dnfsb.gov/website-tools/contact For further information, contact the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gDz0VUtJK6c=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:16 PM] Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004. Phone, 202-694-7000. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gDz0VUtJK6c=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:16 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Environmental Protection Agency ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460 202-272-0167 http://www.epa.gov ADMINISTRATOR Scott Pruitt Deputy Administrator Michael Flynn, Acting ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORS Assistant Administrator, Office of Administration and Resources Management Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Assistant Administrator, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Assistant Administrator, Office of International and Tribal Affairs Assistant Administrator, Office of Land and Emergency Management Chief Information Officer, Office of Environmental Information Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Chief Financial Officer Donna Vizian, Acting Sarah Dunham, Acting Wendy Cleland-Hamnett, Acting Lawrence Starfield, Acting Jane Nishida, Acting Barry Breen, Acting Steven Fine, Acting David Bloom, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Research and Development / Agency Science Advisor, Robert Kavlock, Acting Office of the Science Advisor Assistant Administrator, Office of Water Michael Shapiro, Acting General Counsel, Office of General Counsel AvKevin Minoli, Acting Inspector General, Office of the Inspector General Arthur A. Elkins, Jr. REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS Region 1 Deborah Szaro, Acting Region 2 Catherine McCabe, Acting https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=nd3GrN5/DeY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:20 PM] Region 3 Cecil Rodrigues, Acting Region 4 Anne Heard, Acting Region 5 Robert A. Kaplan, Acting Region 6 Samuel Coleman, Acting Region 7 Edward Chu, Acting Region 8 Debra Thomas, Acting Region 9 Alexis Strauss, Acting Region 10 Michelle Pirzadeh, Acting The Environmental Protection Agency protects human health and safeguards the environment. Organizational Chart The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in the executive branch as an independent agency pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970 (5 U.S.C. app.), effective December 2, 1970. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-history The Agency facilitates coordinated and effective governmental action to protect the environment. It also serves as the public's advocate for a livable environment. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/our-mission-and-what-we-do Core Functions Air and Radiation The Office of Air and Radiation develops air quality policies, programs, regulations, and standards, including emission standards for stationary sources, for mobile sources, and for hazardous air pollutants. It also conducts research and disseminates information on indoor air pollutants. This Office provides technical direction, support, and evaluation of regional air activities; offers training in the field of air pollution control; gives technical assistance to States and agencies operating radiation protection programs; and provides technical support and policy direction to international efforts to reduce global and transboundary air pollution and its effects. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-air-and-radiation-oar For further information, call 202-564-7400. Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention The Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention is responsible for EPA's strategies for implementation and integration of the pollution prevention, pesticides, and toxic substances programs and developing and operating Agency programs and policies for assessment and control of pesticides and toxic substances as well as recommending policies and developing operating programs for implementing the Pollution Prevention Act. The Office develops recommendations for EPA's priorities for research, monitoring regulatory and information gathering activities relating to implementation of the Pollution Prevention Act, to pesticides, and to toxic substances; and monitoring and assessing pollution prevention, pesticides and toxic substances program operations in EPA headquarters and regional offices. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-chemical-safety-and-pollution-preventionocspp For further information, call 202-564-2902. Enforcement and Compliance Assurance The Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance serves as the primary adviser https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=nd3GrN5/DeY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:20 PM] to the Administrator in matters concerning enforcement, compliance assurance, and environmental-equity efforts. It also provides the direction and review of all administrative, civil and criminal enforcement, and compliance monitoring and assurance activities. The Office manages the national criminal enforcement program as well as regulatory, site remediation, and Federal facilities enforcement and compliance assurance programs. The Office manages both administrative and judicial activities in the enforcement and compliance programs and provides case preparation and investigative expertise for enforcement activities through the National Enforcement Investigations Center. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-enforcement-and-compliance-assuranceoeca For further information, call 202-564-2440. Land and Emergency Management The Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response provides agencywide policy, guidance, and direction for EPA's solid waste and emergency response programs. The Office's responsibilities include: development of guidelines and standards for the land disposal of hazardous wastes and for underground storage tanks; technical assistance in the development, management, and operation of solid waste management activities; analyses on the recovery of useful energy from solid waste; and development and implementation of a program to respond to hazardous waste sites and spills. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-land-and-emergency-management For further information, call 202-566-0200. Research and Development The Office of Research and Development conducts leading-edge research and fosters the sound use of science and technology to fulfill EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment. The Office of Research and Development is responsible for the research and development needs of EPA's operating programs and the conduct of an integrated research and development program for the Agency. The Assistant Administrator serves as the Agency’s principal science adviser and is responsible for the development, direction, and conduct of a national environmental research, development, and demonstration program in health risk assessment, health effects, engineering and technology, processes and effects, acid rain deposition, monitoring systems, and quality assurance. The Office participates in the development of EPA's policy, standards, and regulations; provides for dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge, including analytical methods, monitoring techniques, and modeling methodologies; and provides technical and scientific advice on agencywide technical program issues. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-research-and-development-ord For further information, call 202-564-6620. Water The Office of Water provides agencywide policy, guidance, and direction for EPA's water quality, drinking water, groundwater, wetlands protection, marine and estuarine protection, and other related programs. The Office’s responsibilities include: program policy development and evaluation; environmental and pollution source standards development; program policy guidance and overview, technical support, and evaluation of regional activities as they relate to drinking water and water programs; development and implementation of programs for education, technical assistance and technology transfer; development of selected demonstration programs; long-term https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=nd3GrN5/DeY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:20 PM] strategic planning and special studies; economic and long-term environmental analysis; and development and implementation of pollution prevention strategies. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-water For further information, call 202-564-5700. Sources of Information Blog The EPA Web site features a blog. https://blog.epa.gov/blog Business Opportunities Acquisition management information, the procurement status of projects across the Agency's procurement divisions, and an acquisition forecast database of future EPA procurement opportunities are available on the EPA Web site. Contact the Office of Acquisition Management for more information. Phone, 202-564-4310. https://www.epa.gov/contracts Education Educators and students can access homework resources, lesson plans, and project ideas on the EPA's Web site. Environmental education incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to learning, builds critical thinking skills, and helps students make informed and responsible decisions that sustain Earth's ecosystems. https://www.epa.gov/students EJSCREEN The EPA Web site features an environmental justice mapping and screening tool that is based on nationally consistent data and an approach that combines environmental and demographic indicators in maps and reports. The EPA developed the tool to make the Agency a more effective protector of public health and the environment. https://www.epa.gov/ejscreen Employment The EPA relies on professionals from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of skill sets to carry out its mission. The Agency posts current job openings on its Web site. For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources. Phone, 202-5644606. http://www.epa.gov/careers | Email: recruit_inquiries@epa.gov Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The EPA is required to disclose records that the public requests, unless they are protected from disclosure by certain FOIA exemptions. https://www.epa.gov/foia/learn-about-foia | Email: hq.foia@epa.gov The EPA participates in FOIAonline, an electronic search, submission, processing, and tracking tool. https://foiaonline.regulations.gov/foia/action/public/home The FOIA libraries contain frequently requested information. Before making a FOIA request, search the online FOIA libraries to see if the desired information is immediately available at no cost. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=nd3GrN5/DeY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:20 PM] https://www.epa.gov/foia/foia-online-libraries Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Some EPA offices and programs have their own FAQs Web pages. The EPA maintains a list of FAQs pages that Internet users visit most often. https://www.epa.gov/home/frequent-questions-specific-epa-programstopics Grants Information to apply for, manage, and understand EPA grants is available online. Contact the Office of Grants and Debarment for more information. Phone, 202-5645315. https://www.epa.gov/grants Hotlines and Service Lines Hotline and service line information for specific topics is available on the EPA Web site. https://www.epa.gov/home/epa-hotlines#HotlinesServiceLines4SpecificTopics Region-specific, customer service line information is also available. https://www.epa.gov/home/epa-hotlines#RegionSpecificCustomerServiceLines Newsroom The EPA posts news stories on its Web site. It maintains a social media presence on Facebook and Twitter and uses RSS feeds to disseminate information. https://www.epa.gov/newsroom The EPA produces public service announcements and materials. https://www.epa.gov/newsroom/public-service-announcements Non-English Readers The EPA provides information on its Web site in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Language tags are visible at the bottom of the EPA's home page. https://www.epa.gov Office of the Inspector General (OIG) The OIG receives complaints of abuse, fraud, and waste in EPA programs. A complaint may be filed by email, fax, or phone. A person can expect confidentiality when filing his or her complaint by fax or phone—not by email. If the hotline is busy, leave a message and a Federal special agent will return the call. Phone, 888-5468740. Fax, 202-566-2599. https://www.epa.gov/office-inspector-general | Email: OIG_Hotline@epa.gov Open Government The EPA supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.epa.gov/open Plain Language The EPA upholds the Plain Writing Act of 2010 by adhering to Federal plain language https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=nd3GrN5/DeY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:20 PM] guidelines. EPA writers and editors want to know if a document or Web page contains content that was not written in plain language. https://www.epa.gov/home/plain-writing Regional Offices Ten regional offices help develop local programs for pollution abatement. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/visiting-regional-office Staff Directory The EPA maintains an online staff directory. https://cfpub.epa.gov/locator/index.cfm https://www.epa.gov/home/forms/contact-epa For further information, contact the Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. Phone, 202-272-0167. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=nd3GrN5/DeY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:20 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission SEARCH EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 131 M Street NE., Washington, DC 20507 202-663-4900 TTY, 202-663-4444 http://www.eeoc.gov CHAIR Jenny R. Yang Commissioner Constance S. Barker Commissioner Charlotte A. Burrows Commissioner Chai R. Feldblum Commissioner Victoria A. Lipnic EXECUTIVE OFFICER Bernadette B. Wilson, Acting Chief Financial Officer Germaine P. Roseboro Chief Human Capital Officer Lisa Williams Chief Operating Officer Cynthia G. Pierre Director, Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs Brett Brenner, Acting Director, Office of Equal Opportunity Erica White-Dunston Director, Office of Federal Operations Carlton M. Hadden Director, Office of Field Programs Nicholas Inzeo Director, Office of Information Technology (vacancy) Director, Office of Legal Counsel Peggy R. Mastroianni Director, Office of Research, Information and Planning Deidre Flippen General Counsel P. David Lopez Inspector General Milton A. Mayo, Jr. The above list of key personnel was updated 06–2017. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Organizational Chart https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=yF6sL3EzweA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:24 PM] The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was created by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-4) and became operational July 2, 1965. Laws enforced by EEOC include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), sections of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 791 et seq.) and Civil Rights Act of 1991 (105 Stat. 1071), the Equal Pay Act of 1963 (29 U.S.C. 206), Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), and Title II of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq.). The EEOC is a bipartisan commission comprising five members whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate to staggered 5-year terms. The President designates a Chair and Vice Chair. In addition to the Commission members, the President appoints a General Counsel, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to support the Commission and provide direction, coordination, and supervision of the EEOC's litigation program. The General Counsel serves for a term of 4 years. http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/commission.cfm Activities Complaints Against the Federal Government The EEOC establishes the procedures for Federal employees and job applicants to file complaints of employment discrimination or retaliation. The agency charged with discrimination is responsible for informal counseling and, if a complaint is filed and accepted, for investigating the claims raised therein. At the conclusion of the investigation, complainants may request a hearing before an EEOC administrative judge or that the agency issue a final decision on the matter. The agency's final decision or final action after a hearing may be appealed to the Commission. In addition, the Office of Federal Operations provides oversight of and technical assistance for equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaint adjudication and Governmentwide maintenance of affirmative employment programs. Using the guidance and principles contained in the EEOC's EEO Management Directive 715, the Commission monitors and evaluates Federal agencies' affirmative employment programs under Title VII and section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act and ensures that all Federal employees compete on a fair and level playing field. http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/fed_employees/complaint_overview.cfm Enforcement The EEOC enforces its statutory, regulatory, policy, and program responsibilities through its headquarters-based Office of General Counsel, Office of Field Programs, and its 53 field offices. The field offices receive charges of discrimination from the public and use a variety of resolution methods, including voluntary mediation and fullscale investigation and conciliation. The field staff is responsible for achieving a wide range of objectives that focus on the quality, timeliness, and appropriateness of individual, class, and systemic charges; for securing relief for victims of discrimination in accordance with Commission policies; for counseling individuals about their rights under the laws enforced by the EEOC; and for conducting outreach and technical assistance programs. The EEOC's Office of General Counsel litigates in U.S. District Courts and Courts of Appeal. https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/enforcement_litigation.cfm Other Activities The Commission promotes voluntary compliance with EEO statutes through a variety of educational and technical assistance activities. Its outreach and education https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=yF6sL3EzweA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:24 PM] programs provide general information on the EEOC, its mission, rights and responsibilities under the statutes enforced by the Commission, and the charge/complaint process. EEOC representatives are available, on a limited basis and at no cost, to make presentations and participate in meetings, conferences, and seminars with employee and employer groups, professional associations, students, nonprofit entities, community organizations, and other members of the general public. The Commission offers additional training tailored to employers for a fee. The EEOC Training Institute makes this more in-depth training available to private employers and State, local, and Federal government personnel. The EEOC Training Institute helps educate managers and employees on the laws enforced by the EEOC and how to prevent and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. The Commission publishes data on the employment status of minorities and women through six employment surveys covering private employers, apprenticeship programs, labor unions, State and local governments, elementary and secondary schools, and colleges and universities. This collection of data is shared with selected Federal agencies and is made available, in appropriate form, for public use. http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/index.cfm Sources of Information Career Opportunities The Commission hires in various job categories: attorneys, information intake representatives, investigators, mediators, office automation assistants, paralegals, program analysts, and social scientists. EEOC employment opportunities are posted on USAJobs—the Federal Government's official source for job listings and employment opportunity information. For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources. Phone, 202-663-4306. http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/jobs/index.cfm District Offices The EEOC operates 15 district offices. An office list and jurisdictional map are available online. A search tool allows EEOC Web site visitors to locate field offices by using Zip Codes. http://www.eeoc.gov/field/index.cfm Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Contact the requester service center for FOIA-related questions. Phone, 877-8691802. https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/foia/index.cfm Internships EEOC Internships offer high school, college, and graduate and law students the opportunity to gain experience working on projects or cases involving issues of Federal antidiscrimination law. Interns work closely with experienced attorneys and specialists on assignments. Work assignments include legal research and writing, research and analysis of public policy developments, correspondence with Commission stakeholders, and assistance with charge intake and investigations. https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/jobs/internships.cfm Media Inquiries Representatives of the media should contact the Office of Communications and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=yF6sL3EzweA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:24 PM] Legislative Affairs, 131 M Street NE., Washington, DC 20507. Phone, 202-663-4191. TTY, 202-663-4494. http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/index.cfm | Email: newsroom@eeoc.gov Open Government The EEOC supports the Open Government initiative by implementing principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.eeoc.gov/open/index.cfm Publications The EEOC's most popular publications may be downloaded in Portable Document Format (PDF) for easy reproduction. Publications that are unavailable online may be obtained by phone or fax. Phone, 800-669-3362. TTY, 800-800-3302. Fax, 513-4898692. http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/index.cfm Reading Room Contact the EEOC Library, 131 M Street NE., Washington, DC 20507. Phone, 202663-4630. Reports and Surveys The EEOC collects workforce data from employers with more than 100 employees. Employers who meet the reporting thresholds are required to provide the information. The data are used for enforcement, research, and self-assessment by employers. Data remain confidential; however, the public can access them in aggregate form. http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/reporting.cfm Training Institute For information on training programs and registration, contact the EEOC Training Institute. Phone, (703) 291-0880 or (866) 446-0940. http://www.eeotraining.eeoc.gov | Email: eeoc.traininginstitute@eeoc.gov Speakers An agency representative may be available to present an overview of the laws that the EEOC enforces and EEOC charge processing procedures—including mediation— at a conference or seminar. Contact an outreach program coordinator for more information. Phone, 800-669-4000. http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/outreach/nocost.cfm Statistics The EEOC posts data, reports, and statistics online. https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/statistics/index.cfm http://www.eeoc.gov/contact | Email: info@eeoc.gov For further information, contact the Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 131 M Street NE., Washington, DC 20507. Phone, 202-663-4191. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=yF6sL3EzweA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:24 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Export-Import Bank of the United States EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES 811 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20571 202-565-3946 800-565-3946 http://www.exim.gov PRESIDENT / CHAIR Charles J. Hall, Acting First Vice President / Vice Chair Scott Schloegel, Acting Director (vacancy) Director (vacancy) Director (vacancy) Chief Financial Officer David M. Sena Chief Information Officer Howard Spira Chief Risk Officer / Executive Vice President Jeff Goettman, Acting Chief of Staff / Senior Vice President Jesse Law Deputy Chief of Staff Ryan Caudelle General Counsel / Senior Vice President Angela Mariana Freyre Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Senior Vice President, Export Finance / Chief Banking Officer Senior Vice President, Communications Senior Vice President, Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Senior Vice President, Credit and Risk Management Senior Vice President, Policy and Planning Anthony Scaramucci Troy Fuhriman Jennifer Hazelton Kevin Warnke, Acting Kenneth M. Tinsley James C. Cruse Senior Vice President, Resource Management Michael Cushing Senior Vice President, Small Business James Burrows Deputy Chief Banking Officer Madolyn Phillips Vice President, Asset Management Walter F. Keating https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=7Qpd0GPaAX0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:27 PM] Vice President, Business Credit Vice President, Business Processes, Total Enterprise Modernization Vice President, Communications Vice President, Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Vice President, Controller Vice President, Country Risk and Economic Analysis / Chief Economist Pamela S. Bowers Michele A. Kuester Rebecca Rose Kevin Warnke Patricia Wolf William A. Marsteller Vice President, Credit Review and Compliance Walter Hill, Jr. Vice President, Credit Underwriting Vice President, Customer and Business Solutions David W. Carter Rochele Barham Vice President, Engineering and Environment James A. Mahoney, Jr. Vice President, Finance / Treasurer Nathalie Herman Vice President, International Relations Isabel Galdiz Vice President, Operations and Data Quality Nicole M.B. Valtos Vice President, Policy Analysis Helene Walsh Vice President, Sales and Marketing Sean Luke Vice President, Structured Finance Hala El Mohandes Vice President, Transportation Robert F.X. Roy The Export-Import Bank helps finance the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets. The Export-Import Bank of the United States (ExIm Bank), established in 1934, operates as an independent agency of the U.S. Government under the authority of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended (12 U.S.C. 635 et seq.). Its Board of Directors comprises the President and Chair, the First Vice President and Vice Chair, and three directors—a total of five members. With the advice and consent of the Senate, the President appoints all of them. The ExIm Bank helps American exporters adjust to government-supported financing competition from other countries. The assistance allows U.S. exports to compete for overseas business on the basis of price, performance, and service, which protects U.S. jobs. The Bank also fills gaps in the availability of commercial financing for creditworthy export transactions by providing a variety of financing mechanisms, including working capital guarantees, export-credit insurance, and financing for the purchase of U.S. goods and services. The Bank is required to find a reasonable assurance of repayment for each transaction it supports. Its legislation requires it to meet the financing terms of competitor export credit agencies, but not to compete with commercial lenders. Restrictions also apply to the Bank's support for military goods and services and to its operation in some countries. A self-sustaining agency, EXIM operates at no cost to taxpayers. Since 2009, EXIM has contributed nearly $3.8 billion to American taxpayers. http://www.exim.gov/about Activities The ExIm Bank is authorized to have loans, guarantees, and insurance outstanding at any one time in aggregate amount not exceeding $120 billion. A variety of Ex-Im https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=7Qpd0GPaAX0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:27 PM] Bank programs offered under broad export financing categories—working capital guarantees, export credit insurance, loan guarantees, and direct loans—support U.S. exporters. The Bank's regional offices focus on small business outreach and support. Its Small Business Committee makes recommendations on and coordinates and evaluates Bank functions necessary for an effective small-business strategy. http://www.exim.gov/what-we-do#by-name Sources of Information Electronic Updates An online subscription form is available to sign up for email updates from the Ex-Im Bank. https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USEXIM/subscriber/new Employment To carry out its mission, the Bank relies on professionals with a range of skills and expertise: attorney-advisors, business development and loan specialists, economists, engineers, and resource managers in accounting, finance, human resources, and information technology. http://www.exim.gov/about/careers Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) A FOIA request must be made in writing. It may be submitted using the online request form or by email, fax, or postal mail. http://www.exim.gov/about/foia | Email: foia@exim.gov News ExIm Bank posts board agendas and meeting minutes, reports, and speeches online. http://www.exim.gov/news The Chair writes a quarterly newsletter that includes information on the Bank's performance over the previous 3 months. The newsletter also includes analysis of global economic trends, customer stories, practical export tips, upcoming Bank events, and other resources. http://www.exim.gov/learning-resources/newsletters Office of the Inspector General (OIG) The OIG investigates complaints of abuse, fraud, and waste. Phone, 888-644-3946. http://www.exim.gov/about/oig/oig-hotline | Email: IGhotline@exim.gov Open Government The ExIm Bank is becoming more collaborative, participatory, and transparent by making data available in an open format and by providing a mechanism for the public to submit feedback. http://www.exim.gov/open-government-directive Project Information and Concerns The "Environmental and Social Project Information and Concerns" Web page provides an online form for expressing project-specific concerns, requesting projectspecific information, or submitting information on a particular project. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=7Qpd0GPaAX0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:27 PM] http://www.exim.gov/policies/ex-im-bank-and-the-environment/environmental-and-socialproject-information-and-concerns Regional Offices The ExIm Bank operates regional export finance centers and field offices nationwide. A List of these centers, with their contact information, is available online. http://www.exim.gov/contact/regional-export-finance-centers http://www.exim.gov/contact/headquarters For further information, contact the Business Development Office, Export-Import Bank, 811 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20571. Phone, 202-565-3946 or 800-5653946. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=7Qpd0GPaAX0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:27 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Farm Credit Administration FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102-5090 703-883-4000 703-790-3260 http://www.fca.gov Board CHAIR Dallas P. Tonsager Member Jeffery S. Hall Member (vacancy) https://www.fca.gov/about/fca_board.html Officials CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Dallas P. Tonsager https://www.fca.gov/about/board/tonsager.html Chief Operating Officer William J. Hoffman Designated Agency Ethics Official Philip J. Shebest General Counsel Charles R. Rawls Secretary to the Board Dale L. Aultman DIRECTORS Office of Agency Services A. Jerome Fowlkes Office of Congressional and Public Affairs Michael A. Stokke Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion Thais Burlew Office of Examination and Chief Examiner S. Robert Coleman Office of Information Technology Jerald Golley Office of Regulatory Policy Gary K. Van Meter Office of Secondary Market Oversight Laurie A. Rea Office of the Chief Financial Officer Stephen G. Smith https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=kekueV+zvXk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:31 PM] https://www.fca.gov/about/offices/officials.html Inspector General Wendy R. Laguarda https://www.fca.gov/home/inspector.html The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. [For the Farm Credit Administration statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 12, Parts 600 and 611] The Farm Credit Administration ensures the safe and sound operation of the banks, associations, affiliated service organizations, and other entities of the Farm Credit System, and protects the interests of the public and those who borrow from Farm Credit institutions or invest in Farm Credit securities. The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) was established as an independent financial regulatory agency in the executive branch of the Federal Government by Executive Order 6084 on March 27, 1933. The FCA carries out its responsibilities by conducting examinations of the various Farm Credit lending institutions: Agricultural Credit Associations, Farm Credit Banks, Federal Land Credit Associations, and the Agricultural Credit Bank. The FCA also examines the service organizations owned by the Farm Credit lending institutions, as well as the National Consumer Cooperative Bank. http://www.fca.gov/info/organization.html#service FCA policymaking is vested in the Farm Credit Administration Board, whose three full-time members the President appoints to 6-year terms with the advice and consent of the Senate. One member of the Board is designated by the President as Chair and serves as the FCA's chief executive officer. The Board approves rules and regulations, provides for the examination and regulation of and reporting by Farm Credit institutions, and establishes the policies under which the Administration operates. Board meetings are regularly held on the second Thursday of the month and are subject to the Government in the Sunshine Act. Public announcements of these meetings are published in the "Federal Register." http://www.fca.gov/about/fca_board.html Authority for the organization and activities of the Farm Credit System may be found in the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as amended. The lending institutions of the Farm Credit System were established to provide adequate and dependable credit and closely related services to farmers, ranchers, and producers or harvesters of aquatic products; persons engaged in providing onthe-farm services; rural homeowners; and associations of farmers, ranchers, and producers or harvesters of aquatic products, or federations of such associations that operate on a cooperative basis and are engaged in marketing, processing, supply, or business service functions for the benefit of their members. Initially capitalized by the U.S. Government, the Farm Credit lending institutions are organized as cooperatives —their borrowers completely own them. The loan funds provided to borrowers by these institutions are obtained primarily through the sale of securities to investors in the Nation's capital markets. http://www.fca.gov/rpts/information.html The Agricultural Credit Act of 1987, as amended (12 U.S.C. 2279aa-1), established https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=kekueV+zvXk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:31 PM] the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, commonly known as Farmer Mac. The Corporation, designated as part of the Farm Credit System, is a federally chartered instrumentality of the United States and promotes the development of a secondary market for agricultural real estate and rural housing loans. Farmer Mac also provides guarantees for the timely payment of principal and interest on securities representing interests in or obligations backed by pools of agricultural real estate loans. The Administration examines and regulates Farmer Mac to ensure the safety and soundness of its operations. http://www.fca.gov/info/farmer_mac.html The FCA manages regulations under which Farm Credit institutions operate. These regulations implement the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as amended (12 U.S.C. 2001), and have the force and effect of law. Similar to the authorities of other Federal regulators of financial institutions, the Administration's authorities include the power to issue cease-and-desist orders, to levy civil monetary penalties, to remove officers and directors of Farm Credit institutions, and to establish financial and operating reporting requirements. Although it is prohibited from participation in routine management or operations of Farm Credit institutions, the Administration is authorized to become involved in these institutions' management and operations when the Farm Credit Act or its regulations have been violated, when taking an action to correct an unsafe or unsound practice, or when assuming a formal conservatorship over an institution. The Administration does not operate on funds appropriated by Congress: It derives income from assessments collected from the institutions that it regulates and examines. In addition to its headquarters in McLean, VA, the Administration maintains four field offices located in Bloomington, MN; Greenwood Village, CO; Irving, TX; and Sacramento, CA. Sources of Information A–Z Index The FCA Web site has an A–Z index to help visitors navigate its content. https://www.fca.gov/home/atozindex.html Business Opportunities The Office of Agency Services manages the FCA's procurement opportunities. Phone, 703-883-4378. TTY, 703-883-4056. https://www.fca.gov/about/procurement.html Career Opportunities To carry out its mission, the FCA relies on attorneys, examiners, information technology specialists, and other professionals. Examiners play a prominent role at the FCA: They plan, organize, and conduct examinations of Farm Credit System institutions. The FCA hires examiners who hold university degrees in a variety of disciplines. The ideal candidate has a background in agriculture, business, finance, or information technology. Adaptability, teamwork, and communication skills are essential. Contact the Office of Agency Services for more information. Phone, 703883-4135. TTY, 703-883-4056. https://www.fca.gov/browse/fca_careers.html In 2016, the FCA ranked 10th among 29 small agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/overall/small https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=kekueV+zvXk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:31 PM] Cooperative Principles Farm Credit System institutions generally adhere to three core cooperative principles: user-ownership, user-control, and user-benefits. These principles support the System’s cooperative practices. To learn more about them, visit the "Cooperative Way" Web page. https://www.fca.gov/info/cooperativeway.html Economics / Policy FCA economists monitor conditions in the U.S. farm, national, and global economies. They write economic and policy reports that provide perspective for FCA examiners, leaders, and policy analysts. The FCA posts these reports on its Web site to make them available to a broader audience. https://www.fca.gov/rpts/economistreports.html En Español The FCA posts information in Spanish on its Web site. https://www.fca.gov/browse/espanol.html Financial Indicators The FCA posts data on selected financial performance indicators for Farm Credit System institutions. https://www.fca.gov/rpts/fcsindicators.html Flood Disaster Protection The FCA posts links to resources that help Farm Credit System lenders understand flood insurance rules. https://www.fca.gov/info/flooddisasterprotection.html Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) A written submission must clearly indicate that it is a "FOIA Request." The FCA may require payment for searching for, reviewing, and reproducing a document. A submitter must provide a detailed description—date, subject matter, title—of the record sought and indicate the maximum amount he or she is willing to pay in fees. A request may be submitted by email or fax, or by mail and addressed to the Freedom of Information Act Officer, Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102-5090. Phone, 703-883-4020. TTY, 703-883-4056. Fax, 703-7900052. http://www.fca.gov/home/freedom_info.html | Email: foiaofficer@fca.gov The FCA maintains a FOIA reading room on its Web site. Before submitting a FOIA request, search the reading room to see which documents are already accessible. https://www.fca.gov/home/FOIA_index.html Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The FCA posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://www.fca.gov/about/faqs.html Glossary The FCA maintains an online glossary. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=kekueV+zvXk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:31 PM] http://www.fca.gov/info/glossary.html Handbook The FCA Handbook database includes regulations, statutes, and FCA Board policy guidance that are applicable to the FCA, Farm Credit System, and Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation. The handbook is accessible free of charge in two formats: a searchable electronic database and files in Portable Document Format (PDF). https://www.fca.gov/exam/handbook.html History For centuries, North American farmers have sought reliable sources of credit to acquire land and to develop and expand farms. Their need to access long-term, fixedrate credit has continued to the present. While 19th-century commercial banks made long-term credit available at reasonable rates to businessmen and industrial capitalists, they provided less of the same service to farmers. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson saw the problem and sought solutions. To learn what they did to help 20th-century American farmers, visit the "History of FCA" Web page. https://www.fca.gov/about/history/historyFCA_FCS.html Institution Directory and Map The Farm Credit System institution directory contains information on each institution and its chartered territory. https://www.fca.gov/info/directory.html Lender Locator The Farm Credit System has 70 lending associations. To find an association, use the online locator tool by entering a street address or ZIP Code. Search results include all branch offices for a particular association. More than one lending association may serve a location. Phone, 703-883-4056. https://apps.fca.gov/Locator | Email: info-line@fca.gov News / Events The FCA announces events and posts news releases, rulemaking factsheets, speeches and statements, and testimonies online. http://www.fca.gov/news/index.html Office of Inspector General (OIG) The OIG conducts audits, evaluations, inspections, and investigations; reviews proposed legislation and regulations; informs the FCA Board and Congress of fraud or other serious problems; recommends policies to promote economy and efficiency and to prevent abuse, fraud, and waste; recommends corrective actions and reports on progress made in implementing them; and refers criminal matters to appropriate agencies for prosecution. Hotline, 800-437-7322 or 703-883-4316. Phone, 703-8834030. https://www.fca.gov/home/inspector.html Open Government The FCA supports the Open Government initiative by promoting collaboration, https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=kekueV+zvXk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:31 PM] participation, and transparency. https://www.fca.gov/home/opengovernment.html Organizational Chart The FCA posts its organizational chart online. https://www.fca.gov/about/offices/orgchart.html The FCA's organizational chart is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.fca.gov/Download/FCAorgchart.pdf Plain Writing Feedback on the clarity of documents and other items on the Web site helps improve the guidance that the FCA gives to institutions and the services that it offers to Americans. If a document or Web page is unclear, contact the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs. Phone, 703-883-4056. http://www.fca.gov/home/plainwriting.html Publications FCA documents are posted online, including publications about the Farm Credit Administration and information on the Farm Credit System. To find an older document, one that is over 5 years old, search in the archives. More information is available from the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs. Phone, 703-883-4056 (voice and TTY). Fax, 703-790-3260. http://www.fca.gov/rpts/index.html | Email: info-line@fca.gov Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.fca.gov/home/sitemap.html http://www.fca.gov/home/contact.html | Email: info-line@fca.gov For further information, contact the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102-5090. Phone, 703883-4056. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=kekueV+zvXk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:31 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Federal Communications Commission FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 445 Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 888-225-5322 TTY, 888-835-5322 http://www.fcc.gov Commissioners CHAIR Ajit Pai Brendan Carr Michael O’Rielly Jessica Rosenworcel https://www.fcc.gov/about/leadership Bureau Chiefs Consumer and Governmental Affairs Patrick Webre Enforcement Rosemary Harold International Thomas Sullivan Media Michelle Carey Public Safety and Homeland Security Lisa M. Fowlkes Wireline Competition Kris Monteith Wireless Telecommunications Donald Stockdale https://www.fcc.gov/offices-bureaus#block-menu-block-4 Office Heads General Counsel Thomas M. Johnson, Jr. Managing Director Mark Stephens CHIEFS Administrative Law Judges Richard L. Sippel Engineering and Technology Julius Knapp https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=FQ4F+Rmz1/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:35 PM] Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis Wayne Leighton DIRECTORS Communications Business Opportunities Sanford S. Williams Legislative Affairs Timothy Strachan Media Relations Brian Hart Workplace Diversity Larry Hudson https://www.fcc.gov/about-fcc/organizational-charts-fcc Inspector General David L. Hunt https://www.fcc.gov/inspector-general#block-menu-block-4 The above list of key personnel was updated 10–2018. [For the Federal Communications Commission statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 0] The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and foreign communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was established by the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) and is charged with regulating interstate and foreign communications by wire and radio in the public interest. The scope of FCC regulation includes radio and television broadcasting; telephone and cable television operation; two-way radio and radio operators; and satellite communication. The Commission comprises five members whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate. One of the members is designated by the President as the Chair. https://www.fcc.gov/about/overview Activities Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau develops and administers the FCC's consumer and governmental affairs policies and initiatives. The Bureau facilitates public participation in the Commission's decisionmaking process; represents the Commission on consumer and Government committees, working groups, task forces, and conferences; works with public, Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies to develop and coordinate policies; oversees the Consumer Advisory Committee, the Disability Advisory Committee, and the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee; offers expert advice on applicable disability and accessibility requirements, rules, and regulations, and assists with compliance; resolves informal complaints; and conducts consumer outreach and education programs. https://www.fcc.gov/consumer-governmental-affairs#block-menu-block-4 For further information, contact the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. Phone, 202-418-1400 or 888-225-5322. Enforcement Bureau The Enforcement Bureau serves as the FCC's primary agency for enforcing the Communications Act, other communications statutes, and the FCC's rules. The https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=FQ4F+Rmz1/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:35 PM] Bureau investigates and resolves complaints regarding common carriers (wireline, wireless, and international) and noncommon carriers subject to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title II of the Communications Act; radio frequency interference, equipment, and devices; accessibility to communications services and equipment for persons with disabilities; noncompliance with the lighting and marking of radio transmitting towers and pole attachment regulations; and unauthorized construction and operation of communication facilities and false distress signals. https://www.fcc.gov/enforcement#block-menu-block-4 For further information, contact the Enforcement Bureau. Phone, 202-418-7450 or 888225-5322. International Bureau The International Bureau serves as the FCC's principal representative at international conferences and in international negotiations. The Bureau promotes procompetitive policies abroad, coordinating the FCC’s global spectrum activities and advocating U.S. interests in international communications and competition. It provides advice and technical assistance to U.S. trade officials in the negotiation and implementation of telecommunications trade agreements. It also encourages the international coordination of spectrum allocation and of frequency and orbital assignments to minimize cases of international radio interference involving U.S. licenses. https://www.fcc.gov/international#block-menu-block-4 For further information, contact the International Bureau. Phone, 202-418-0437 or 888225-5322. Media Bureau The Media Bureau oversees broadcast radio, television, and cable policy and licensing, as well as post-licensing matters for satellite services. The Bureau also conducts rulemaking proceedings and studies, resolves waiver petitions, and processes applications for authorization, assignment, transfer, and renewal of radio, television, and cable television relay services. https://www.fcc.gov/media#block-menu-block-4 For further information, contact the Media Bureau. Phone, 202-418-7200 or 888-2255322. Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau develops, recommends, and administers the FCC's policies on public safety communication. This includes 911 and E911, operability and interoperability of public safety communications, communications infrastructure protection and disaster response, and network security and reliability. The Bureau also disseminates public safety communication information for emergency communication programs; alerting and warning U.S. citizens; continuity of government operations and operational planning; public safety outreach (e.g., first-responder organizations and hospitals); disaster management coordination and outreach; and studies and reports of public safety, homeland security, and disaster management issues. https://www.fcc.gov/public-safety-and-homeland-security#block-menu-block-4 | Email: pshsbinfo@fcc.gov For further information, contact the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Phone, 202-418-1300 or 888-225-5322. Wireless Telecommunications Bureau The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau administers all domestic commercial and private wireless communication programs and rules. It addresses present and future https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=FQ4F+Rmz1/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:35 PM] wireless communication and spectrum needs; promotes access, efficiency, and innovation in the allocation, licensing, and use of electromagnetic spectrum; ensures choice, opportunity, and fairness in the development of wireless communication services and markets; and encourages the development and widespread availability of wireless communication devices, facilities, and services. The Bureau also develops, recommends, administers, and coordinates policy for wireless communication services, including rulemaking, interpretations, and equipment standards; advises the public on FCC rules; serves as the FCC's principal policy and administrative resource for all spectrum auctions; and processes wireless service and facility authorization applications. https://www.fcc.gov/wireless-telecommunications#block-menu-block-4 For further information, contact the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Phone, 202418-0600 or 888-225-5322. Wireline Competition Bureau The Wireline Competition Bureau advises and makes recommendations to the FCC on policies affecting telephone landlines and fixed broadband. Its programs protect affordable communications access for health care providers, libraries, schools, and lifeline and rural consumers. The Bureau also ensures choice, opportunity, and fairness in the development of wireline communications; assesses the present and future wireline communication needs of the Nation; encourages the development and widespread availability of wireline communication services; and promotes investment in wireline communication infrastructure. https://www.fcc.gov/wireline-competition#block-menu-block-4 For further information, contact the Wireline Competition Bureau. Phone, 202-418-1500 or 888-225-5322. Sources of Information Blog The FCC maintains a blog. https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/blog Business Opportunities The FCC relies on contractors for goods and services to carry out its mission. Many of these procurements are suitable for small businesses, and some offer opportunities for subcontracting. https://www.fcc.gov/about-fcc/contracting | Email: EACHelp@fcc.gov Career Opportunities The FCC maintains a web-based recruitment system that allows employees and outside job seekers to apply for job opportunities online. https://www.fcc.gov/general/fcc-jobs In 2017, the FCC ranked 20th among 25 midsize Government agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/FC00 Consumer Assistance For general information on FCC operations, contact the FCC Consumer Center, 445 Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Phone, 888-225-5322. TTY, 888-8355322. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=FQ4F+Rmz1/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:35 PM] https://www.fcc.gov/consumers Equal Employment Practices by the Communications Industry For more information, contact the FCC Consumer Center. Phone, 888-225-5322. https://www.fcc.gov/consumers Ex-Parte Presentations For more information, contact the Commission's Office of General Counsel. Phone, 202-418-1720. https://www.fcc.gov/proceedings-actions/ex-parte Federal Advisory Committee Management For more information, contact the Office of Managing Director. Phone, 202-418-2178. https://www.fcc.gov/about-fcc/advisory-committees-fcc Fees Information on the FCC's fee programs is available online or from the Registration System / Fee Filer Help Desk. Phone, 877-480-3201 (option 4). https://www.fcc.gov/licensing-databases/fees | Email: ARINQUIRIES@fcc.gov Freedom of Information Act For more information, contact the FOIA Requester Service Center. Phone, 202-4181379. https://www.fcc.gov/general/foia | Email: foia@fcc.gov Internal Equal Employment Practices For more information, contact the Office of Workplace Diversity. Phone, 202-4181799. https://www.fcc.gov/workplace-diversity Internships Information on FCC internships is available online. https://www.fcc.gov/general/internships-available-fcc Licensing Information on the FCC's licensing systems is available online. http://www.fcc.gov/licensing News The Office of Media Relations distributes public notices and press releases and makes them available online. https://www.fcc.gov/media-relations Offices / Bureaus The "Offices and Bureaus" web page includes a brief description of FCC offices and bureaus, as well as links to related webpages with additional information. https://www.fcc.gov/offices-bureaus#block-menu-block-4 https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=FQ4F+Rmz1/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:35 PM] Organizational Chart The FCC's organizational chart is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/fccorg-06072018.pdf The organizational charts of FCC offices and bureaus are available online in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.fcc.gov/about-fcc/organizational-charts-fcc Podcast The official FCC podcast "More Than Seven Dirty Words" features interviews with FCC staff and others in the field of communications. https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/podcast Public Inspection Records that are deemed nonconfidential by law can be viewed on the FCC's Web site. Each broadcasting station maintains a current copy of its application for license, operational information, and nonconfidential FCC reports for public inspection. Publications The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau maintains an online consumer publications library. https://www.fcc.gov/consumers Social Media To inform and to connect and engage with the general public, the FCC uses social media: Disqus, Facebook, Flickr, GitHub, Instagram, Scribd, Twitter, and YouTube. https://www.fcc.gov/social-media https://www.fcc.gov/about/contact For further information, contact the Consumer Center, Federal Communications Commission, 445 Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Phone, 888-225-5322. TTY, 888-835-5322. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=FQ4F+Rmz1/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:35 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 550 Seventeenth Street NW., Washington, DC 20429 703-562-2222 http://www.fdic.gov Board of Directors CHAIR Martin J. Gruenberg Vice Chair Thomas M. Hoenig Director (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) Director (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency) Director J. Michael Mulvaney, Acting Joseph M. Otting (vacancy) https://www.fdic.gov/about/learn/board Headquarters–Washington, DC CHAIR Martin J. Gruenberg Vice Chair Thomas M. Hoenig Chief of Staff Barbara A. Ryan Special Advisor for Supervisory Matters Jason C. Cave DEPUTIES Deputy to the Chair Kymberly K. Copa Deputy to the Chair / Chief Financial Officer Steven O. App Deputy to the Chair / Chief Operating Officer Barbara A. Ryan Deputy to the Vice Chair Michael Spencer, Acting DIVISION HEADS Chief Information Officer / Chief Privacy Officer Howard Whyte, Acting Chief Information Security Officer Noreen Padilla, Acting Director, Administration Arleas Upton Kea https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=eOYWGnmROO4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:38 PM] Director, Corporate University / Chief Learning Officer Suzannah L. Susser Director, Depositor and Consumer Protection Mark E. Pearce Director, Finance Craig R. Jarvill Director, Information Technology Russell G. Pittman Director, Insurance and Research Diane Ellis Director, Resolution and Receiverships Bret D. Edwards Director, Risk Management Supervision Doreen R. Eberley General Counsel Charles Yi OFFICE HEADS Chief Risk Officer Kenyon Kilber, Acting Deputy to the Chair for Communications Barbara Hagenbaugh Director, Complex Financial Institutions Ricardo R. Delfin Director, Legislative Affairs M. Andy Jiminez Director, Minority and Women Inclusion Saul Schwartz, Acting Ombudsman M. Anthony Lowe Inspector General Jay N. Lerner https://www.fdicoig.gov The above list of key personnel was updated 02–2018. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation preserves and promotes public confidence in U.S. financial institutions by insuring bank and thrift deposits, examining State-chartered banks, and liquidating assets of failed institutions. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was established under the Banking Act of 1933 after numerous banks failed during the Great Depression. The FDIC began insuring banks on January 1, 1934. The basic insurance coverage per depositor at each insured bank and savings association is $250,000. https://www.fdic.gov/about/history The FDIC is managed by a five-member Board of Directors, all of whom the President appoints and the Senate confirms. No more than three of the Directors can be affiliated with the same political party. The FDIC insures approximately 5,850 institutions. It receives no congressional appropriations. FDIC funding comes from insurance premiums on deposits held by insured banks and savings associations and from interest on the investment of those premiums in U.S. Government securities. FDIC has authority to borrow up to $100 billion from the Treasury for insurance purposes. https://www.fdic.gov/about/strategic/strategic/mission.html Activities The FDIC insures about $13 trillion of U.S. bank and thrift deposits. As required by law, the fund relies on two sources of income: premiums paid by banks and savings associations, and the interest on the investment of those premiums in U.S. Government securities. An institution's level of capitalization and potential risk to the insurance fund determines its premiums. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=eOYWGnmROO4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:38 PM] https://www.fdic.gov/deposit The FDIC examines about 3,600 State-chartered commercial and savings banks that are not members of the Federal Reserve System, called State nonmember banks. The FDIC also has authority to examine other types of FDIC-insured institutions for deposit insurance purposes. The two types of examinations conducted are for safety and soundness and for compliance with applicable consumer laws such as the Truth in Lending Act, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Community Reinvestment Act. FDIC examiners work onsite at the institution as well analyze bank data offsite. https://www.fdic.gov/regulations A failed bank or savings association is generally closed by its chartering authority, and the FDIC is named receiver. The FDIC is required to resolve the closure in a manner that is least costly to its Deposit Insurance Fund. Ordinarily, the FDIC attempts to locate a healthy institution to acquire the failed entity. If such an entity cannot be found, the FDIC pays depositors the amount of their insured funds, usually by the next business day following the closure. Depositors with funds that exceed the insurance limit often receive an advance dividend, which is a portion of their uninsured funds that is determined by an estimate of the future proceeds from liquidating the failed institution's remaining assets. Depositors with funds in a failed institution that exceed the insurance limit receive a receivership certificate for those funds and partial payments of their uninsured funds as asset disposition permits. As part of its insurance, supervisory, and receivership responsibilities, the FDIC approves or disapproves mergers, consolidations, and acquisitions where the resulting bank is an insured State nonmember; approves or disapproves proposals by banks to establish and operate a new branch, close an existing branch, or move its main office from one location to another; and approves or disapproves requests to engage as principal in activities and investments that are not permissible for a national bank. It also issues enforcement actions, including cease-and-desist orders, for specific violations or practices requiring corrective action and reviews changes in ownership or control of a bank. Sources of Information Assistance for Bank Customers An electronic form is available for filing a complaint against a particular financial institution. The form also may be used to inquire about FDIC deposit insurance coverage or to ask a question about a particular financial institution. https://www5.fdic.gov/starsmail/index.asp Bank Failures The FDIC maintains a failed bank list that contains information on how accounts and loans are affected, how vendors can file claims against the receivership, and the acquiring bank—if applicable. The list covers from October 1, 2000, to the present. https://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/banklist.html Starting with the year 2001, the FDIC maintains a brief summary of each bank failure. For additional information on recent failures, call the customer service hotline. Phone, 888-206-4662. https://www.fdic.gov/bank/historical/bank A search tool is available online to help the public find the point of contact information of failed institutions. https://www5.fdic.gov/drrip/cs/index.asp https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=eOYWGnmROO4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:38 PM] Detailed information on bank and thrift failures since 1934 is available on the FDIC website. https://www5.fdic.gov/hsob/SelectRpt.asp?EntryTyp=30 Bank Finder The FDIC website has an online tool for locating insured banking institutions. https://research.fdic.gov/bankfind Call Center The call center is open every day of the week: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., eastern standard time; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., eastern standard time. Phone, 877-275-3342. Phone, 800-925-4618 (hearing impaired). Career Opportunities FDIC job openings and information on career transition assistance, student employment opportunities, and submitting an application are available online. https://www.fdic.gov/about/jobs In 2017, the FDIC ranked 3d among 25 midsize Government agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/FD00 Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator (EDIE) Consumers and bankers can use EDIE to determine, on a per-bank basis, how the insurance rules and limits apply to a depositor's specific group of deposit accounts— what is insured and what portion, if any, exceeds coverage limits. https://www.fdic.gov/edie/index.html Enlaces en Español Links to information and resources in Spanish are available on the FDIC website. https://www.fdic.gov/quicklinks/spanish.html Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FDIC operates a FOIA service center that is open on weekdays, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., excluding Federal holidays. Phone, 202-898-7021. https://www.fdic.gov/about/freedom | Email: efoia@fdic.gov The FDIC's FOIA guide offers a concise explanation of the FOIA and how it can be used to access Government records. It also explains the process for submitting a request to the FDIC. The guide also provides links to helpful reference guides and describes how additional information may be obtained from the FDIC. https://www.fdic.gov/about/freedom/guide.html The FDIC accepts electronic FOIA requests. https://efoiarequest.fdic.gov/palMain.aspx History "On March 3 banking operations in the United States ceased . . . the government has been compelled to step in." These words, President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke to https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=eOYWGnmROO4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:38 PM] the U.S. Congress in 1933, 6 days after the banks had closed, when the Nation's banking system still lay dormant. The U.S. economy was in the throes of deep and widespread depression. Three months later, in response to the crisis, President Roosevelt approved the Banking Act of 1933, giving birth to the FDIC and Federal depositor protection, which the general public supported. To learn about the antecedents to Federal deposit insurance and the creation of the FDIC and its general history, see "A History of the FDIC 1933–1983." https://www.fdic.gov/bank/analytical/firstfifty In 2008 and 2009, FDIC agents were active seizing failed banks. To learn about the process of a bank seizure and the efforts made by the FDIC to shield employees and depositors from the ill effects of a failure, watch the CBS 60 Minutes video "Your Bank Has Failed." https://www.fdic.gov/news/letters/60minutes.html News / Events The FDIC posts conferences and events, financial institution letters, opinion editorials, press releases, speeches, and testimonies on its website. https://www.fdic.gov/news The FDIC offers an online subscription service for email alerts. A subscriber may opt to receive various types of alerts: financial institution letters, news releases, statistical publications, and other types. https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFDIC/subscriber/new The FDIC disseminates information and news using RSS feeds. https://www.fdic.gov/rss.html The FCC tweets news items and other information on Twitter. https://twitter.com/FDICgov Office of Inspector General (OIG) The OIG operates a toll-free, nationwide hotline to provide a way for FDIC employees, its contractors, financial institution staff, and other members of the public to report incidents of abuse, fraud, mismanagement, and waste within FDIC programs and activities or its contractor operations. A person can file a report anonymously, confidentially, or openly by using the hotline; however, filing a report by email guarantees neither anonymity nor confidentiality. Phone, 800-964-3342. Fax, 703562-6444. https://www.fdicig.gov | Email: ighotline@fdic.gov Open Government The FDIC supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.fdic.gov/open | Email: opengov@fdic.gov Plain Language The FDIC welcomes comment on it’s compliance with the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and suggestions for improving communication between the agency and the public. https://www.fdic.gov/plainlanguage | Email: PlainWriting@fdic.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=eOYWGnmROO4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:38 PM] Publications The FDIC website has an online product catalog and ordering system. https://catalog.fdic.gov Publications, press releases, congressional testimony, directives to financial institutions, and other documents are available through the Public Information Center. Phone, 877-275-3342 (press 1, then press 5). http://www.fdic.gov/news/publications/PIChardcopies.html | Email: publicinfo@fdic.gov Site Map The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse for content that aligns with their interests. https://www.fdic.gov/sitemap Social Media The FDIC has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/FDICgov The FDIC tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/FDICgov The FDIC posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/FDICchannel https://www.fdic.gov/about/contact/ask | Email: communications@fdic.gov For further information and media inquiries, contact the Office of Communications, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 550 Seventeenth Street NW., Washington, DC 20429. Phone, 202-898-6993. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=eOYWGnmROO4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:38 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Federal Election Commission FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION 999 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20463 202-694-1100 800-424-9530 http://www.fec.gov CHAIR Steven T. Walther Vice Chair Caroline C. Hunter Commissioner Lee E. Goodman Commissioner Matthew S. Petersen Commissioner Ellen L. Weintraub Commissioner Vacant Staff Director Alec Palmer Chief Financial Officer Gilbert Ford, Acting General Counsel Lisa J. Stevenson, Acting Inspector General Vacant The Federal Election Commission provides public disclosure of campaign finance activities and ensures compliance with campaign finance laws and regulations. Organizational Chart The Federal Election Commission is an independent agency established by section 309 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30106). It comprises six Commissioners whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Act also provides for three statutory officers—the staff director, the general counsel, and the inspector general—whom the Commissioners appoint. https://transition.fec.gov/about/offices/offices.shtml Activities The Commission administers and enforces the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), and the Revenue Act, as amended (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). These laws provide for the public funding of Presidential elections, public disclosure of the financial activities of political committees involved in Federal elections, and limitations and prohibitions on contributions and expenditures made to influence Federal elections. Public Funding of Presidential Elections The Commission oversees the public financing of Presidential elections by certifying https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=aOvyZZ9sCj0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:42 PM] Federal payments to primary candidates and general election nominees. It also audits recipients of Federal funds and may require repayment to the U.S. Treasury if a committee has made nonqualified campaign expenditures. Disclosure The Commission ensures public disclosure of the campaign finance activities reported by political committees supporting Federal candidates. These committees regularly file reports disclosing the sources of campaign money and how that money is spent. The Commission places these reports on the public record within 48 hours after they are received and digitizes the data contained in them. http://www.fec.gov/ans/answers_disclosure.shtml Sources of Information Congressional Affairs This Office of Congressional, Legislative, and Intergovernmental Affairs serves as the Commission's primary congressional and executive branch liaison. Phone, 202-6941006. https://transition.fec.gov/about/offices/cong_affairs/cong_affairs.shtml | Email: congress@fec.gov Data Data tables summarizing campaign financial activity by filer type, election cycle, and reporting period are available online. http://www.fec.gov/press/campaign_finance_statistics.shtml Career Opportunities The Commission posts available positions on its Web site. Sign up online to receive email updates regarding employment opportunities. Information is also available from the Office of Human Resources. Phone, 202-694-1080. http://www.fec.gov/pages/jobs/jobs.shtml | Email: fecjobs@fec.gov Filing Information is available online to help filers comply with the disclosure requirements of the Federal campaign finance law. http://www.fec.gov/info/filing.shtml Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) FOIA requests may be submitted by email or fax or sent by mail to the Federal Election Commission, Attn: FOIA Requester Service Center, Room 408, 999 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20463. Fax, 202-219-1043. http://www.fec.gov/press/foia.shtml | Email: FOIA@fec.gov General Inquiries The Information Division informs and assists Federal candidates, political committees, and the public. It answers questions on campaign finance laws, conducts workshops and seminars on these laws, and distributes publications and forms. Phone, 202-6941100 or 800-424-9530. TDD, 202-219-3336. http://www.fec.gov/pages/contact.shtml | Email: info@fec.gov Law Library https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=aOvyZZ9sCj0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:42 PM] The library contains a collection of basic legal research resources on political campaign financing, corporate and labor political activity, and campaign finance reform. It is open to the public on weekdays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., except on Federal holidays. Phone, 202-694-1516 or 800-424-9530. http://www.fec.gov/general/library.shtml Media Inquiries The Press Office answers questions from media sources, issues press releases on Commission actions and statistical data, responds to requests for information, and distributes other materials. Phone, 202-694-1220. http://www.fec.gov/press/index.shtml | Email: press@fec.gov Public Records The Public Records Branch, located at 999 E Street NW., Washington, DC, provides space for public inspection of campaign finance reports and statements after 1971. It is open to the public on weekdays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., except on Federal holidays. Phone, 202-694-1120 or 800-424-9530. http://www.fec.gov/pubrec/publicrecordsoffice.shtml | Email: pubrec@fec.gov http://www.fec.gov/pages/contact.shtml For further information, contact the Information Division, Federal Election Commission, 999 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20463. Phone, 202-694-1100 or 800424-9530 (option 6). Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=aOvyZZ9sCj0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:42 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Federal Housing Finance Agency FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20219 202-649-3800 http://www.fhfa.gov DIRECTOR Melvin L. Watt Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Stauffer, Acting Director, Office of Minority and Women Inclusion Sharron P. A. Levine Deputy Director, Division of Conservatorship Bob Ryan, Acting Deputy Director, Division of Federal Home Loan Bank Regulation Fred C. Graham Deputy Director, Division of Enterprise Regulation Nina Nichols Deputy Director, Division of Housing Mission and Goals Sandra Thompson General Counsel Alfred M. Pollard Inspector General Laura S. Wertheimer Obmbudsman Janell Byrd-Chichester, Acting The Federal Housing and Finance Agency ensures that the housing Government-Sponsored Enterprises operate safely and soundly and serve as a reliable source of liquidity and funding for housing finance and community investment. Organizational Chart The Federal Housing and Finance Agency (FHFA) was established by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 4501 note) as an independent agency in the executive branch. The merger of the Federal Housing Finance Board and the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, combined with the transfer of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Government-Sponsored Enterprise mission team, formed the FHFA. The FHFA is managed by a Director whom the President appoints and the Senate confirms. FHFA's Director also serves as the Chairman of the Federal Housing Oversight Board. The Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission are also members of the Board. http://www.fhfa.gov/AboutUs Activities The FHFA provides research and data, supervision, and policies for strengthening and securing the U.S. secondary mortgage markets. It oversees vital components of those markets: the housing Government-Sponsored Enterprises of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Combined, these entities make available more than $5.6 trillion in funding for financial institutions and the U.S. mortgage markets. The FHFA also acts as the conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. http://www.fhfa.gov/PolicyProgramsResearch Sources of Information Blog https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Kg73y4l/18E=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:46 PM] Agency experts share their insights into housing finance issues on the blog "FHFA Insights." https://www.fhfa.gov/Media/Pages/Insights.aspx Business Opportunities FHFA contracting operations is responsible for procuring all goods and services, including information technology, that the agency requires. http://www.fhfa.gov/AboutUs/Business Career Opportunities The Agency's mission-critical professionals include accountants, attorneys, economists, examiners, financial analysts, and information technology specialists. The FHFA also relies on budget and procurement and human resource specialists, facilities managers, policy experts, and student interns, to fill important support roles. The Agency advertises opportunities for employment on its "Careers" Web page. Contact the Office of Human Resources Management for additional information. Phone, 202-649-3807. http://www.fhfa.gov/AboutUs/Careers Dodd–Frank Act Stress Tests The FHFA requires Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and Federal Home Loan Banks to conduct stress tests pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. https://www.fhfa.gov/SupervisionRegulation/DoddFrankActStressTests The FHFA is categorized as a small agency in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work in the Federal Government rankings. In 2016, the Agency improved its index score. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/FY00 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA established a statutory right of public access to executive branch information in the Federal Government. It gives a right to any person to obtain access to Federal agency records; however, nine exemptions and three special law enforcement exclusions shield certain records from public disclosure. https://www.fhfa.gov/AboutUs/FOIAPrivacy/Pages/FOIA.aspx | Email: foia@fhfa.gov Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The FHFA posts answers to FAQs on various topics: the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), housing price index (HPI), servicing alignment initiative, as well as on conservatorship, Federal Home Loan Bank membership, principal reduction modification, and private mortgage insurer draft eligibility requirements, https://www.fhfa.gov/Media/Pages/FAQs.aspx History On September 6, 2008, the FHFA placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into conservatorship because they could no longer carry out their mission without Government intervention. To learn more about this extraordinary action and this critical moment in the history of the Nation's mortgage market, visit the "History of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Conservatorships" Web page. https://www.fhfa.gov/Conservatorship/Pages/History-of-Fannie-Mae--Freddie-Conservatorships.aspx A timeline of significant events in the history of the FHFA is available on its Web site. https://www.fhfa.gov/AboutUs/Timeline Key Topics These Web pages contain information on the FHFA's work on a range of national issues. They highlight relevant news releases, reports, statements, and web pages on the key topics. https://www.fhfa.gov/KeyTopics Meet the Experts The "Meet the Experts" page contains brief professional biographies of experienced, well-educated FHFA personnel. https://www.fhfa.gov/PolicyProgramsResearch/Pages/Meet-the-Experts.aspx Navigate by Audience https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Kg73y4l/18E=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:46 PM] The "Government" Web page contains consolidated resources for Federal, State, and local government personnel seeking information related to the Nation's housing finance system. https://www.fhfa.gov/Government The "Homeowners and Homebuyers" Web page guides homeowners and buyers to resources and tools: information on avoiding foreclosure, buying a new home, refinancing an existing home, shopping for a mortgage, understanding the housing markets, and more. https://www.fhfa.gov/Homeownersbuyer The "Industry" Web page contains consolidated resources for advocacy organizations, investors, mortgage insurers, originators, servicers, small and large companies, trade groups, vendors, and others with an interest in the Nation's housing finance system. https://www.fhfa.gov/Industry The "Media" Web page gives members of the media and general public access to FHFA expertise on and insight into housing finance. https://www.fhfa.gov/Media | Email: MediaInquiries@fhfa.gov News The FHFA posts news releases on its Web site. https://www.fhfa.gov/Media/Pages/News-Releases.aspx?k=ContentType%3APublicAffairs%20AND%20PublicAffairsCategoryOWSCHCS%3A%22News%20Release%22%20AND%20FHFAPublishedDateOWSDATE%3D01%2F01%2F2017%2E%2E12%2F31%2F2017 Open Government The FHFA supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.fhfa.gov/AboutUs/Policies/Pages/Open-Government.aspx Plans / Reports The FHFA posts performance and strategic plans and various types of reports on its Web site. https://www.fhfa.gov/AboutUs/reportsplans Privacy Act of 1974 Fair information practices govern the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of an individual's personally identifiable information that a Federal agency maintains in a system of records—in a group of records that an agency controls and from which its staff may retrieve information by using the individual's name or an assigned identifier. https://www.fhfa.gov/AboutUs/FOIAPrivacy/Pages/Privacy.aspx | Email: Privacy@fhfa.gov Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.fhfa.gov/AboutUs/Sitemap Social Media The FHFA tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/FHFA The FHFA posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKP7Om6nsRkEav9yInFekw Tools A borrower assistance map, conforming loan limits map, and housing price index (HPI) calculator and motion chart, as well as HPI maps (county, four-quarter appreciation, ZIP5) and summary tables, are available online. https://www.fhfa.gov/DataTools/Tools https://www.fhfa.gov/AboutUs/Contact | Email: fhfainfo@fhfa.gov For further information, contact the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications, Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. Phone, 202-649-3802. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Kg73y4l/18E=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:46 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Federal Labor Relations Authority FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY 1400 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20005 202-218-7770 http://www.flra.gov CHAIR Patrick Pizzella, Acting Member Ernest DuBester Member (vacancy) Executive Director (vacancy) Chief Counsel to the Chairman James T. Abbott Chief, Case Intake and Publication (vacancy) Solicitor Fred B. Jacob Inspector General Dana Rooney Chief Administrative Law Judge Charles R. Center General Counsel Peter A. Sutton, Acting FEDERAL SERVICE IMPASSES PANEL CHAIR (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Executive Director Kimberly D. Moseley FOREIGN SERVICE LABOR RELATIONS BOARD CHAIR Patrick Pizzella, Acting Member Herman J. Cohen Member Stephen R. Ledford FOREIGN SERVICE IMPASSE DISPUTES PANEL https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=5FScgUvj9OE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:49 PM] CHAIR (vacancy) Member Betty Bolden Member William C. Hansen Member John C. Sullivan Member Shawn Hooper The Federal Labor Relations Authority oversees labor-management relations between the Federal Government and its employees. Organizational Chart The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) was created as an independent establishment by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1978 (5 U.S.C. app.), effective January 1, 1979, pursuant to Executive Order 12107 of December 28, 1978, to consolidate the central policymaking functions in Federal labor-management relations. Its duties and authority are specified in Title VII (Federal Service LaborManagement Relations) of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. 71017135). The FLRA comprises three members whom the President nominates and Senate confirms to 5-year terms. The Chair of the Authority serves as the chief executive and administrative officer. The Chair also presides over the Foreign Service Labor Relations Board. The General Counsel investigates alleged unfair labor practices, files and prosecutes unfair labor practice complaints before the Authority, and exercises other powers that the Authority may prescribe. https://www.flra.gov/about/introduction-flra Activities The Authority adjudicates disputes arising under the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program, deciding cases concerning the negotiability of collective bargaining agreement proposals, appeals concerning unfair labor practices and representation petitions, and exceptions to grievance arbitration awards. It also assists Federal agencies and unions in understanding their rights and responsibilities under the program. The Federal Service Impasses Panel, an entity within the FLRA, assists in resolving negotiation impasses between agencies and unions. The Panel can either recommend procedures to the parties for the resolution of the impasse or assist the parties in resolving the impasse through whatever methods and procedures it considers appropriate, including fact-finding and mediation-arbitration. If the parties do not arrive at a voluntary settlement after receiving Panel assistance, the Panel may take whatever action is necessary to resolve the impasse, including the imposition of contract terms. The Foreign Service Labor Relations Board and the Foreign Service Impasse Disputes Panel administer provisions of chapter 2 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3921) concerning labor-management relations. This chapter establishes a statutory labor-management relations program for Foreign Service employees of the U.S. Government. Administrative and staff support is provided by the Federal Labor Relations Authority and the Federal Service Impasses Panel. https://www.flra.gov/about/mission Sources of Information Electronic Filing https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=5FScgUvj9OE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:49 PM] To use the FLRA's electronic case filing system, register online and create a user profile. Email addresses are the case filing system's primary means of identifying electronic filers. https://flra.quickbase.com/db/bgfwmcjx4 Career Opportunities The FLRA posts announcements for job openings on USAJobs. For more information, contact the Human Resources Division. Phone, 202-218-7979. https://www.usajobs.gov The FLRA ranks among the best places to work in the Federal Government. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/overall/small Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FLRA maintains an electronic FOIA reading room. https://www.flra.gov/elibrary If the desired information is unavailable in the reading room or elsewhere on the FLRA's Web site, then a written FOIA request may be necessary to access the information. To learn how to submit a FOIA request, consult the "Frequently Asked Questions" section. https://www.flra.gov/foia_faq Media Members of the media should contact the Counsel for Regulatory and Public Affairs if they have questions or seek information. Phone, 202-218-7776. https://www.flra.gov/about/public-affairs News The FLRA posts press releases on its Web site. The online archives contain press releases from 2009 through 2014. https://www.flra.gov/press_releases Open Government The FLRA supports the Federal Government's efforts to increase collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.flra.gov/open-government Plain Language The FLRA adheres to Federal plain language guidelines. To comply with the Plain Writing Act of 2010, the agency relies on the general public. If a document or Web page is difficult to understand, alert the FLRA's writers and editors via email to the lack of clarity. https://www.flra.gov/plain_language | Email: engagetheFLRA@flra.gov https://www.flra.gov/components-offices/offices/office-executive-director | Email: flraexecutivedirector@flra.gov For further information, contact the Office of the Executive Director, Federal Labor Relations Authority, 1400 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20005. Phone, 202-218-7791. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=5FScgUvj9OE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:49 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Federal Maritime Commission FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION 800 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20573 202-523-5707 http://www.fmc.gov CHAIR Michael A. Khouri Commissioner William P. Doyle Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Commissioner Vacant Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Inspector General DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR Howard F. Jimenez Jonathan Hatfield Karen V. Gregory Chief, Administrative Law Judge Clay G. Guthridge Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing Sandra L. Kusumoto Director, Bureau of Enforcement Vacant Director, Bureau of Trade Analysis Florence A. Carr Director, Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services Rebecca A. Fenneman General Counsel Tyler J. Wood Secretary Vacant The Federal Maritime Commission promotes an efficient, fair, and reliable system of international ocean transportation; protects the public from unfair, unlawful, and deceptive practices; and contributes to the integrity and security of the Nation's supply chain and transportation system. Organizational Chart The Federal Maritime Commission was established by Reorganization Plan No. 7 of 1961 (46 U.S.C. 301-307), effective August 12, 1961. It is an independent agency that regulates shipping under the following statutes: the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended (46 U.S.C. 40101-41309); Section 19 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 (46 https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=EuB3OZFQzjo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:53 PM] U.S.C. 42101-42109); the Foreign Shipping Practices Act of 1988 (46 U.S.C. 4230142307); and the act of November 6, 1966 (46 U.S.C. 44101-44106). http://www.fmc.gov/about/history.aspx Activities Agreements The Commission reviews agreements by and among ocean common carriers and/or marine terminal operators, filed under section 5 of the Shipping Act of 1984, for statutory compliance as well as for likely impact on competition. It also monitors activities under all effective agreements for compliance with the provisions of law and its rules, orders, and regulations. Alternative Dispute Resolution The Commission reviews informal complaints and assists parties in resolving disputes. Mediation and other dispute resolution services are available to assist parties in achieving a more acceptable resolution to a dispute at less cost than may be possible in litigation. These services are available before and after the commencement of litigation. The Commission also provides an informal process to adjudicate certain complaints involving less than $50,000 in damages. http://www.fmc.gov/resources/alternative_dispute_resolution_services.aspx Complaints The Commission reviews alleged or suspected violations of the shipping statutes and rules and regulations of the Commission and may take administrative action to institute formal proceedings, to refer matters to other governmental agencies, or to bring about voluntary agreement between the parties. http://www.fmc.gov/bureaus_offices/consumer_affairs_and_dispute_resolution_services.aspx Formal Adjudicatory Procedures The Commission conducts formal investigations and hearings on its own motion and adjudicates formal complaints in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. note prec. 551). International Affairs The Commission conducts investigations of foreign governmental and carrier practices that adversely affect the U.S. shipping trade. In consultation with other executive agencies, the Commission takes action to effect the elimination of discriminatory practices on the part of foreign governments against shipping in the United States foreign trade and to achieve comity between the United States and its trading partners. Investigation and Economic Analyses The Commission prescribes and administers programs to ensure compliance with the provisions of the shipping statutes. These programs include: education and outreach activities; the collection of information relating to field investigation of activities and practices of ocean common carriers, terminal operators, agreements among ocean common carriers and/or marine terminal operators, ocean transportation intermediaries, passenger vessel operators, and other persons subject to the shipping statutes; and rate analyses, studies, and economic reviews of current and prospective trade conditions, including the extent and nature of competition in various trade areas. Licenses https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=EuB3OZFQzjo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:53 PM] The Commission issues licenses to those persons and entities in the United States who wish to carry out the business of providing freight forwarding services and nonvessel-operating common carrier services. http://www.fmc.gov/bureaus_offices/bureau_of_certification_and_licensing.aspx Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Service Arrangements The Commission receives and reviews service arrangements entered into by nonvessel-operating common carriers and their customers. Cargo moving under these service arrangements is exempt from the tariff publication and adherence requirements of the Shipping Act, on the condition that the service arrangements must be filed with the Commission. http://www.fmc.gov/resources/ocean_transportation_intermediaries.aspx Passenger Indemnity The Commission administers the passenger indemnity provisions of the act of November 6, 1966, which require shipowners and operators to obtain certificates of financial responsibility to pay judgments for personal injury or death or to refund fares in the event of nonperformance of voyages. Rulemaking The Commission promulgates rules and regulations to interpret, enforce, and ensure compliance with shipping and related statutes by common carriers and other persons subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. http://www.fmc.gov/electronic_reading_room/rulemakings.aspx Service Contracts The Commission receives and reviews filings of confidential service contracts between shippers and ocean common carriers. The Commission also monitors publication of certain essential terms of those service contracts. https://servcon.fmc.gov Tariffs The Commission monitors and prescribes requirements to ensure accessibility and accuracy of electronic tariff publications of common carriers engaged in the foreign commerce of the United States. Special permission applications may be submitted for relief from statutory and/or Commission tariff requirements. http://www.fmc.gov/bureaus_offices/office_of_service_contracts_and_tariffs.aspx Sources of Information Consumer Affairs / Dispute Resolution Contact the Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services. Phone, 202523-5807. http://www.fmc.gov/bureaus_offices/consumer_affairs_and_dispute_resolution_services.aspx | Email: complaints@fmc.gov Electronic Reading Room Decisions issued from July 1987 to the present and logs of all documents filed or issued in formal proceedings are accessible online. http://www.fmc.gov/electronic_reading_room/default1.aspx Employment Contact the Office of Human Resources, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=EuB3OZFQzjo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:53 PM] Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20573-0001. Phone, 202-523-5773. http://www.fmc.gov/about/employment_opportunities.aspx Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The Commission releases a lot of information into the public domain to reduce the number of official FOIA requests. When submitting a FOIA request by email, type the words "FOIA Request" in the subject line. Mailed requests must be addressed to the Secretary of the Commission–FOIA Request, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20573. Fax: 202-523-0014. http://www.fmc.gov/about/freedom_of_information_act.aspx | Email: FOIA@fmc.gov http://www.fmc.gov/about/contact_us.aspx | Email: secretary@fmc.gov For further information, contact the Office of the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street NW., Washington, DC 20573-0001. Phone, 202523-5725. Fax, 202-523-0014. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=EuB3OZFQzjo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:53 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE 250 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20427 202-606-8100 http://www.fmcs.gov DIRECTOR John Pinto, Acting The above list of key personnel was updated 07–2017. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service helps labor and management resolve disputes in industries affecting commerce, offers training in cooperative processes to promote workplace stability and economic growth, and provides alternative dispute resolution services, training, negotiated rulemaking, and public policy facilitation to government entities. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) was created by the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 (29 U.S.C. 172). Subsequent laws amended the statute and expanded the scope of the agency's dispute resolution services. The President appoints the Director with the advice and consent of the Senate. https://www.fmcs.gov/aboutus Activities The FMCS reduces disruptions to interstate commerce and improves government efficiency by providing skilled mediators to resolve workplace disputes and conflicts arising under the statutory jurisdiction of government entities. FMCS mediators do not enforce laws: They rely on innovative mediation, communication, and relationship building techniques to help disputants achieve consensus. The FMCS offers its labor mediation and training services in a variety of industries and sectors of the economy, including the private sector (except airlines and railroads), the Federal sector, and the public sector (in States without labor mediation agencies). The Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1978 recognized the economic benefits of a more proactive approach to workplace stability. The FMCS awards grants to encourage the establishment of local, regional, and industrywide labor management committees to improve labor management relationships, organizational effectiveness, and economic development. The FMCS also promotes workplace innovation, productivity, and competitiveness through collaboration, good labor-management relationships, and problem solving between companies and their workers. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VStb5AqYfEQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:57 PM] The Administrative Dispute Resolution and Negotiated Rulemaking Acts of 1996 recognized the broader value of FMCS conflict resolution services for government efficiency. The agency was designated as a key resource to help government entities resolve individual employment disputes, design conflict management systems, achieve stakeholder consensus on new regulations, and conduct more effective multistakeholder public policy dialogues. https://www.fmcs.gov/services Mediation / Training FMCS mediators help parties resolve workplace disputes and establish sound, stable, and enduring labor-management relations. In addition to mediating collective bargaining disputes, mediators facilitate better day-to-day workplace relations through a variety of joint training programs. FMCS mediators also assist other government entities with resolving disputes arising under their jurisdictions. https://www.fmcs.gov/aboutus/locations/find-a-mediator Arbitration Voluntary arbitration and factfinding are widely used in labor-management relations. Upon request, the FMCS can provide panels of arbitrators who are experienced in labor relations issues. Requests can be tailored, in terms of expertise, fees, geography, and other considerations, to accommodate a variety of requirements. https://www.fmcs.gov/services/resolving-labor-management-disputes/arbitration Sources of Information Calendar A day-by-day listing of important FMCS events is available on online. https://www.fmcs.gov/resources/calendar Career Opportunities Stationed in offices nationwide, FMCS mediators are full-time excepted service employees of the Federal Government. They perform duties in five major areas: advocacy, education, and outreach; alternative dispute resolution services to government entities; collective bargaining mediation; grievance mediation; and relationship development training. The ideal applicant seeking to become an FMCS mediator has full-time experience in the collective bargaining process. U.S. citizenship is required. https://www.fmcs.gov/careers In 2016, the FMCS ranked 4th among 29 small agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/overall/small Conflict Management The FMCS Institute for Conflict Management offers practical and experience-based conflict resolution training for individuals and groups. Course descriptions and enrollment information are available online. https://www.fmcs.gov/services/education-and-outreach/fmcs-institute Documents / Data Budgets and performance information, regulations and policies, speeches and presentations, publications (some in Spanish), and reports are available online. Collective bargaining notice data and work stoppage data are also posted online. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VStb5AqYfEQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:57 PM] https://www.fmcs.gov/resources/documents-and-data Electronic Updates The FMCS uses email updates to disseminate information on its dispute resolution services and to announce training opportunities. A sign-up form is available online. https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFMCS/subscriber/new Forms / Applications Forms and applications needed to obtain FMCS services and funding—arbitration, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, labor-management cooperation grants, and notice of bargaining (F–7)—are available online. https://www.fmcs.gov/resources/forms-applications Find a Mediator An online search tool is available to find a mediator by city, State, or Zip Code, as well as by name, email, or phone number. https://www.fmcs.gov/aboutus/locations/find-a-mediator Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FMCS has an online FOIA requester center. https://www.fmcs.gov/foia | Email: foia@fmcs.gov Regional Offices Headquartered in Washington, DC, the FMCS delivers services nationwide through its 10 regional and numerous field offices. Contact information for the FMCS national office and its regional and field offices is available online. https://www.fmcs.gov/aboutus/locations/regional-offices Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.fmcs.gov/site-map Social Media The FMCS has a Facebook account https://www.facebook.com/fmcs.usa The FMCS tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/FMCS_USA The FMCS posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/FMCSInfo https://www.fmcs.gov/feedback For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, 250 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20427. Phone, 202-606-8100. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=VStb5AqYfEQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:51:57 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission SEARCH FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 520N, Washington, DC 20004-1710 202-434-9900 http://www.fmshrc.gov | Email: fmshrc@fmshrc.gov Commission CHAIR Michael G. Young, Acting Commissioners Mary Lucille Jordan (vacancy) (vacancy) (vacancy) https://www.fmshrc.gov/about/commissioners Administration EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Lisa M. Boyd Chief Administrative Law Judge Robert J. Lesnick General Counsel Michael A. McCord Senior Policy Advisor Timothy A. Greten The above list of key personnel was updated 10–2018. The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission ensures compliance with occupational safety and health standards in the Nation's surface and underground coal, metal, and nonmetal mines. The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is an independent, adjudicative agency established by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), as amended. It provides administrative trial and appellate review of legal disputes arising from enforcement actions taken by the Department of Labor. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=eFpYyyWh/mk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:01 PM] The Commission comprises five members whom the President appoints and the Senate confirms. Each Commissioner serves a 6-year term, and all the terms are staggered. The President appoints one of the Commissioners to serve as the Chair. At the trial level, the FMSHRC's administrative judges decide cases. The Commissioners are responsible for appellate review of a decision made by an administrative law judge. The FMSHRC and its administrative law judges decide cases brought before it by the Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration, mine operators, and miners or their representatives. These cases generally involve review of the Administration's enforcement actions, including citations, mine-closure orders, and proposals for civil penalties issued for violations of the act or the mandatory safety and health standards promulgated by the Secretary of Labor. The FMSHRC also has jurisdiction over discrimination complaints filed by miners or their representatives regarding their safety and health, complaints for compensation filed on behalf of miners idled as a result of mine closure orders issued by the Administration, and disputes involving mine emergency response plans. Cases brought before the FMSHRC are assigned to a judge in the Office of Administrative Law Judges, and hearings are conducted pursuant to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 554, 556) and the FMSHRC's procedural rules (29 CFR 2700). A judge's decision becomes a final, nonprecedential order of the FMSHRC 40 days after issuance unless it has directed the case for review in response to a petition or on its own motion. If a review is conducted, a decision of the FMSHRC becomes final 30 days after issuance unless a party adversely affected seeks review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit or the circuit within which the mine subject to the litigation is located. As far as practicable, hearings are held at locations convenient to the affected mines. In addition to its Washington, DC, offices, the Office of Administrative Law Judges maintains offices in Denver, CO, and Pittsburgh, PA. https://www.fmshrc.gov/about Sources of Information Administrative Law Judges To ask a question regarding a case before an administrative law judge, send an email to the address below or call the Office of the Administrative Law Judges. Phone, 202434-9950. https://www.fmshrc.gov/about/aljs | Email: docket@fmshrc.gov Decisions Searchable databases of FMSHRC decisions and decisions of administrative law judges are available online. http://www.fmshrc.gov/decisions The "Cases on Review" web page includes links to cases currently on review before the FMSHRC and to decisions on appeal before the U.S. Courts of Appeals. http://www.fmshrc.gov/content/cases-review Federal Mine Safety and Health Act The FMSHRC has prepared a version of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 that reflects changes made to it by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006. This unofficial document is available in Portable Document https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=eFpYyyWh/mk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:01 PM] Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.fmshrc.gov/content/federal-mine-safety-and-health-act-1977 Filing Electronic filing may be done through the FMSHRC’s electronic case management system (e-CMS). To use the e-CMS, a filer must register at the FMSHRC-eCMS website. The e-CMS support team is available to provide assistance. http://www.fmshrc.gov/guides/instructions-electronic-filing | Email: eCMS.Support@fmshrc.gov Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA requires Federal agencies to disclose records after receiving a properly written request. The law does include provisions that shield certain records and parts of records from disclosure. The FOIA Service Center assists those seeking information through the FOIA. For more information, write to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, FOIA Service Center, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 520N, Washington, DC 20004-1710. Phone, 202-434-9935. Fax, 202-4349944. http://www.fmshrc.gov/foia | Email: foia@fmshrc.gov Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The FMSHRC posts answers to FAQs. https://www.fmshrc.gov/guides/faq Guidance The "Guides" web page includes links to guidance on proceedings, case procedures, reopening a case, electronic filing, and the Freedom of Information Act, https://www.fmshrc.gov/guides Meetings The FMSHRC posts audio files of decisional public meetings on its website. https://www.fmshrc.gov/meetings-arguments/meetings News The latest FMSHRC news is available online. http://www.fmshrc.gov/about/news Oral Arguments The FMSHRC posts audio files of oral arguments on its website. https://www.fmshrc.gov/meetings-arguments/arguments Organizational Chart The FMSHRC publishes its organizational chart as part of its "Congressional Budget Justification and Annual Performance Plan." In the "Justification and Plan" for fiscal year 2019 (12 FEB 2018), the chart can be found on page 5. The key personnel list of commissioners and administrators, which appears at the top of this entry, is based on the organizational chart published each year in the "Justification and Plan." https://www.fmshrc.gov/plans/FMSHRC%20FY%202019%20CBJ.pdf https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=eFpYyyWh/mk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:01 PM] Procedural Rules (29 CFR 2700) The FMSHRC posts its procedural rules online in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.fmshrc.gov/rules/Procedural%20Rules%20Booklet%20Jan%202014.pdf Reports / Budget Submissions The "Reports and Budget Submissions" web page includes links to the FMSHRC's current and past strategic plans, sustainability report, reports to Congress, as well as to its budget and annual performance, buy American, and performance accountability reports. http://www.fmshrc.gov/reports-budget-submissions http://www.fmshrc.gov/contact | Email: fmshrc@fmshrc.gov For further information, contact the Executive Director, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 520N, Washington DC 20004-1710. Phone, 202-434-9905. Fax, 202-434-9906. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=eFpYyyWh/mk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:01 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Federal Reserve System FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Twentieth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20551 202-452-3000 http://www.federalreserve.gov CHAIR Janet L. Yellen Vice Chair Stanley Fischer Member Lael Brainard Member Jerome H. Powell Member Daniel K. Tarullo Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Director, Division of Banking Supervision and Regulation Director, Division of Board Members Director, Division of Consumer and Community Affairs Director, Division of Federal Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems Michael S. Gibson Michelle A. Smith Eric Belsky Louise L. Roseman Director, Division of Information Technology Sharon L. Mowry Director, Division of International Finance Steven B. Kamin Director, Division of Management Michell C. Clark Director, Division of Monetary Affairs Thomas Laubach Director, Division of Research and Statistics David W. Wilcox General Counsel Scott G. Alvarez Inspector General Mark Bialek Secretary Robert deV. Frierson The Federal Reserve System, the central bank of the United States, administers and formulates the Nation's credit and monetary policy. The Federal Reserve System (FRS) was established by the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 221), approved December 23, 1913. Its major responsibility is to implement monetary policy. It also performs other functions: transferring funds, handling Government deposits and debt issues, supervising and regulating banks, and acting as lender of last resort. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=GPArVS+1pBo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:04 PM] The FRS contributes to the strength and vitality of the U.S. economy. By influencing the lending and investing activities of depository institutions and the cost and availability of money and credit, the FRS promotes the full use of human and capital resources, the growth of productivity, relatively stable prices, and equilibrium in the Nation's international balance of payments. Through its supervisory and regulatory banking functions, the FRS helps maintain a commercial banking system that is responsive to the Nation's financial needs and objectives. The FRS comprises the Board of Governors; the 12 Federal Reserve Banks and their 25 branches and other facilities; the Federal Open Market Committee; the Federal Advisory Council; the Consumer Advisory Council; the Thrift Institutions Advisory Council; and the Nation's financial institutions, including commercial banks, savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, and credit unions. Board of Governors The Board comprises seven members whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Chair of the Board of Governors is a member of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies. The Board determines general monetary, credit, and operating policies for the System as a whole and formulates the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of the Federal Reserve Act. The Board's principal duties consist of monitoring credit conditions; supervising the Federal Reserve Banks, member banks, and bank holding companies; and regulating the implementation of certain consumer credit protection laws. The Board has the power, within statutory limitations, to fix the requirements for reserves to be maintained by depository institutions on transaction accounts or nonpersonal time deposits. The Board reviews and determines the discount rate charged by the Federal Reserve Banks. For the purpose of preventing excessive use of credit for the purchase or carrying of securities, the Board is authorized to regulate the amount of credit that may be initially extended and subsequently maintained on securities (with certain exceptions). http://www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/bios/board/boardmembership.htm Supervision of Federal Reserve Banks The Board is authorized to make examinations of the Federal Reserve Banks, require statements and reports from such Banks, supervise the issue and retirement of Federal Reserve notes, require the establishment or discontinuance of branches of Reserve Banks, and exercise supervision over all relationships and transactions of those Banks with foreign branches. Supervision of Bank Holding Companies The FRS supervises and regulates bank holding companies. It tries to maintain the separation between banking and commerce by controlling the expansion of bank holding companies, preventing the formation of banking monopolies, restraining certain trade practices in banking, and limiting the nonbanking activities of bank holding companies. A company that seeks to become a bank holding company must obtain prior approval from the FRS and, upon becoming a bank holding company, must register and file reports with it. Supervision of Banking Organizations The FRS supervises and regulates domestic and international activities of U.S. banking organizations. It supervises State-chartered banks that are members of the System, all bank holding companies, and Edge Act and agreement corporations (corporations chartered to engage in international banking). https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=GPArVS+1pBo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:04 PM] The Board has jurisdiction over the admission of State banks and trust companies to membership in the FRS, membership termination for these banks, the establishment of branches by these banks, and the approval of bank mergers and consolidations where the resulting institution will be a State member bank. It receives copies of condition reports submitted to the Federal Reserve Banks. It has the power to examine all member banks and the affiliates of member banks and to require condition reports from them. It has the authority to require periodic and other public disclosure of information with respect to an equity security of a State member bank that is held by 500 or more persons. It establishes minimum standards with respect to installation, maintenance, and operation of security devices and procedures by State member banks. It can issue cease-and-desist orders in connection with violations of law or unsafe or unsound banking practices by State member banks and to remove directors or officers of such banks in certain circumstances. It also can suspend member banks from use of the Federal Reserve System's credit facilities for using bank credit for speculation or other purposes inconsistent with the maintenance of sound credit conditions. The Board may grant authority to member banks to establish branches in foreign countries or dependencies or insular possessions of the United States, to invest in the stocks of banks or corporations engaged in international or foreign banking, or to invest in foreign banks. It also charters, regulates, and supervises certain corporations that engage in foreign or international banking and financial activities. The Board is authorized to issue general regulations permitting interlocking relationships in certain circumstances between member banks and organizations dealing in securities or between member banks and other banks. The Board prescribes regulations to ensure a meaningful disclosure of credit terms by lenders so that consumers can compare more readily the various credit terms available and be informed about rules governing credit cards, including their potential liability for unauthorized use. The Board has authority to impose reserve requirements and interest rate ceilings on branches and agencies of foreign banks in the United States, grant loans to them, provide them access to Federal Reserve services, and limit their interstate banking activities. Federal Open Market Committee The Federal Open Market Committee comprises the Board of Governors and five of the presidents of the Reserve Banks. The Chair of the Board of Governors is traditionally the Chair of the Committee. The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York serves as a permanent member of the Committee. Four of the 12 Reserve Bank presidents rotate annually as members of the Committee. Open market operations of the Reserve Banks are conducted under regulations adopted by the Committee and pursuant to specific policy directives issued by the Committee, which meets in Washington, DC, at frequent intervals. Purchases and sales of securities in the open market are undertaken to supply bank reserves to support the credit and money needed for long-term economic growth, to offset cyclical economic swings, and to accommodate seasonal demands of businesses and consumers for money and credit. These operations are carried out principally in U.S. Government obligations, but they also include purchases and sales of Federal agency obligations. All operations are conducted in New York, where the primary markets for these securities are located. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York executes transactions for the Federal Reserve System Open Market Account in carrying out these operations. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=GPArVS+1pBo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:04 PM] Under the Committee's direction, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York also undertakes transactions in foreign currencies for the Federal Reserve System Open Market Account. These operations are meant to safeguard the value of the dollar in international exchange markets and facilitate growth in international liquidity in accordance with the needs of an expanding world economy. Federal Reserve Banks The 12 Federal Reserve Banks are located in Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; San Francisco, CA; and St. Louis, MO. Branch banks are located in Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Buffalo, NY; Charlotte, NC; Cincinnati, OH; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; El Paso, TX; Helena, MT; Houston, TX; Jacksonville, FL; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Louisville, KY; Memphis, TN; Miami, FL; Nashville, TN; New Orleans, LA; Oklahoma City, OK; Omaha, NE; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; San Antonio, TX; and Seattle, WA. Reserves on Deposit The Reserve Banks receive and hold on deposit the reserve or clearing account deposits of depository institutions. These banks are permitted to count their vault cash as part of their required reserve. Extensions of Credit The FRS is required to open its discount window to any depository institution that is subject to its reserve requirements on transaction accounts or nonpersonal time deposits. Discount window credit provides for Federal Reserve lending to eligible depository institutions under two basic programs: the adjustment credit program and another that supplies more extended credit for certain limited purposes. Short-term adjustment credit is the primary type of Federal Reserve credit. It is available to help borrowers meet temporary requirements for funds. Borrowers are not permitted to use adjustment credit to take advantage of any spread between the discount rate and market rates. Extended credit is provided through three programs designed to assist depository institutions in meeting longer term needs for funds. One provides seasonal credit, for periods running up to 9 months, to smaller depository institutions that lack access to market funds. A second program assists institutions that experience special difficulties arising from exceptional circumstances or practices involving only that institution. Lastly, in cases where more general liquidity strains are affecting a broad range of depository institutions, cases where institutional portfolios consist primarily of longer term assets, credit may be provided to address the problems of particular institutions being affected by the general situation. Currency Issue The Reserve Banks issue Federal Reserve notes, which constitute the bulk of money in circulation. These notes are obligations of the United States and are a prior lien upon the assets of the issuing Federal Reserve Bank. They are issued against a pledge by the Reserve Bank with the Federal Reserve agent of collateral security, including gold certificates, paper discounted or purchased by the Bank, and direct obligations of the United States. Other Powers The Reserve Banks are empowered to act as clearinghouses and as collecting agents for depository institutions in the collection of checks and other instruments. They are also authorized to act as depositories and fiscal agents of the United States https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=GPArVS+1pBo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:04 PM] and to exercise other banking functions specified in the Federal Reserve Act. They perform a number of important functions in connection with the issue and redemption of U.S. Government securities. Sources of Information Business Opportunities Contact the Director, Division of Support Services, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551. http://www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/procurement/about.htm Employment Written inquiries should be addressed to the Director, Division of Personnel, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551. A complete listing of job opportunities is available online. http://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/default.htm Publications An alphabetical list of publications is available online. For more information, contact Publications Fulfillment, 1709 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20005. Phone, 202-452-3244. http://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/default.htm Reading Room A reading room for inspection of public records is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located in room 3515 at 1801 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20551. Phone, 202-452-3684. http://www.federalreserve.gov/foia/readingrooms.htm http://www.federalreserve.gov For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551. Phone, 202-452-3204 or 202-452-3215. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=GPArVS+1pBo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:04 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board SEARCH FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD 77 K Street NE., Washington, DC 20002 202-942-1600 202-942-1676 http://www.frtib.gov Board Members CHAIR Michael D. Kennedy Dana K. Bilyeu William S. Jasien David A. Jones Ronald D. McCray https://www.frtib.gov/BoardMembers/index.html Management EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ravindra Deo CHIEF OFFICERS Financial Susan C. Crowder Investment Ravindra Deo, Acting Operating Suzanne Tosini Risk Jay Ahuja Technology Suzanne Tosini, Acting DIRECTORS Communications and Education James Courtney Enterprise Planning Renée Wilder Guerin Enterprise Risk Management Jay Ahuja External Affairs Kimberly A. Weaver Participant Operations and Policy Guadalupe Ramos Resource Management Gisile Goethe https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=AS+RdWOA6oU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:08 PM] General Counsel Megan Grumbine The above list of key personnel was updated 12–2017. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board administers the Thrift Savings Plan in the interest of its participants and beneficiaries. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) was established as an independent agency by the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act of 1986 (5 U.S.C. 8351 and 8401-79). The act vests responsibility for the agency in six named fiduciaries: the Executive Director and the five members of the FRTIB. With the advice and consent of the Senate, the President appoints two board members. The President also appoints the remaining three members and designates one of them as the Chair. Board members serve on a part-time basis, and they appoint the Executive Director, who is responsible for managing the agency and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Activities The TSP is a tax-deferred, defined contribution plan that constitutes one of the three components of the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS). Employees participating in the FERS accumulate savings through the TSP and combine those savings with retirement income from the two other components: Social Security benefits and the FERS Annuity. Employees participating in the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and members of the uniformed services also may take advantage of the TSP to supplement their annuities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnlQZa7g_d4 The FRTIB operates the TSP and manages the investments of the Thrift Savings Fund for the benefit of participants and their beneficiaries. These operational and management responsibilities include maintaining an account for each TSP participant, making loans, purchasing annuity contracts, and providing for the payment of benefits. https://www.tsp.gov/index.shtml Sources of Information Announcements / News To keep abreast of current TSP developments, visit the "What's New" web page. https://www.tsp.gov/whatsnew/index.html Career Opportunities To carry out its mission, the FRTIB relies on financial experts, tax attorneys, and other professionals who possess diverse skills and expertise. https://www.frtib.gov/Careers/index.html In 2016, the FRTIB ranked 14th among 29 small agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/overall/small Expense Ratio The net TSP expense ratio represents the amount that TSP administrative expenses https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=AS+RdWOA6oU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:08 PM] reduce the investment returns of participants. https://www.tsp.gov/InvestmentFunds/FundsOverview/expenseRatio.html Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) The "U.S. Code" is the codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States. Title 5, Chapter 84, of the "U.S. Code" describes the FERS. http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml? path=/prelim@title5/part3/subpartG/chapter84&edition=prelim Forms The TSP website has a collection of forms that are categorized by topic and by form number for civil service employees. Each form is available in Portable Document Format for viewing and downloading. https://www.tsp.gov/forms/civilianForms.html The TSP website has a collection of forms that are categorized by topic and by form number for members of the uniformed services. Each form is available in Portable Document Format for viewing and downloading. https://www.tsp.gov/forms/uniformedServicesForms.html Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Before making a FOIA request, consult the FRTIB's "Freedom of Information Act Guide." It is accessible online in Portable Document Format (PDF). https://www.frtib.gov/ReadingRoom/FOIA/e-read_guide.pdf | Email: foiarequest@tsp.gov Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The TSP posts answers to FAQs on its website. https://www.tsp.gov/sitehelp/content/index.html Glossary The TSP website has a glossary of terms. https://www.tsp.gov/sitehelp/content/glossary.html History In 1987, the TSP received its first participant contributions. Since that time, it has grown into the largest defined contribution retirement plan in the world. Read what former Executive Director Gregory T. Long had to say about the TSP's inception and growth during its first 30 years. https://www.tsp.gov/PDF/formspubs/high17a.pdf The U.S. Congress established the TSP by passing the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act of 1986. The TSP offers the same types of savings and tax benefits that private corporations offer to their employees. To learn more, visit the "Purpose and History" web page. https://www.tsp.gov/PlanParticipation/AboutTheTSP/index.html A history of TSP share prices is available online. https://www.tsp.gov/InvestmentFunds/FundPerformance/index.html Investment Strategy https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=AS+RdWOA6oU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:08 PM] Account consolidation, compounding, and tax deferral can maximize retirement savings. Learn more about taking advantage of these benefits by visiting the "Maximize Your Retirement Savings" section of the TSP website. https://www.tsp.gov/PlanningTools/InvestmentStrategy/retirementsavings/index.html Meeting Minutes Starting with the year 2007 and continuing to the present, minutes of the meetings of FRTIB members are available online. https://www.frtib.gov/MeetingMinutes/index.html Newsletter Archive The TSP posts issues of its newsletter "Highlights" on its website. Beginning with the year 2009, issues are available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.tsp.gov/forms/newsletterArchive.html Publications The TSP posts publications online in Portable Document Format (PDF) on its "All Publications" web page. https://www.tsp.gov/forms/allPublications.html Reading Room FOIA reports, frequently requested records, press releases, regulations, reports to Congress, statements, surveys, and more are accessible in the electronic reading room. https://www.frtib.gov/ReadingRoom/index.html Retirement Planning and Tools The TSP website has information and tools for retirement planning. https://www.tsp.gov/PlanningTools/index.html Site Map The TSP site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.tsp.gov/other/sitemap/siteMap.html Social Media The TSP has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/tsp4gov The TSP tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/tsp4gov The TSP posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/tsp4gov Website Orientation An orientation video of the TSP website is available online. https://www.tsp.gov/ParticipantSupport/Content/index.html https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=AS+RdWOA6oU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:08 PM] https://www.frtib.gov/contacts.html For further information, contact the Office of External Affairs, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, 77 K Street NE., Washington, DC 20002. Phone, 202-942-1640. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=AS+RdWOA6oU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:08 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Federal Trade Commission FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20580 202-326-2222 http://www.ftc.gov CHAIR Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Acting Commissioner Terrell McSweeny Commissioner (vacancy) Commissioner (vacancy) Commissioner (vacancy) Chief of Staff Svetlana Gans Executive Director David B Robbins Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell Director, Bureau of Competition Markus H. Meier, Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection Thomas B. Pahl, Acting Director, Bureau of Economics Michael G. Vita, Acting Director, Office of Congressional Relations Jeanne Bumpus Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Inclusion Kevin D. Williams Director, Office of International Affairs Randolph W. Tritell Director, Office of Policy Planning Tara Isa Koslov, Acting Director, Office of Public Affairs Peter Kaplan, Acting General Counsel David C. Shonka, Acting Inspector General Roslyn Mazer Secretary of the Commission Donald S. Clark [For the Federal Trade Commission statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 16, Part 0] The Federal Trade Commission protects America's consumers and enforces laws prohibiting anticompetitive, deceptive, or unfair business practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established in 1914 by the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41-58). The Commission comprises five members whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate for 7-year terms. No https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=COjTKcMuGi4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:11 PM] more than three of the Commissioners may be members of the same political party. The President designates one of them as Chair of the Commission to oversee its administrative management. Activities The FTC protects consumers and promotes competition in broad sectors of the economy. It safeguards and strengthens free and open markets and helps consumers make informed choices. The FTC carries out its mission by using a variety of tools: consumer and business education, law enforcement, research, rulemaking, and studies of marketplace trends and legal developments. The FTC envisions a vigorously competitive U.S. economy offering accessible and accurate information to consumers, an economy yielding high-quality products at competitive prices and fostering efficiency, innovation, and consumer choice. https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc Competition The FTC prevents anticompetitive mergers and works to keep the marketplace free from anticompetitive business practices. To promote competition, the FTC engages in six law enforcement-related activities: premerger notification, merger and joint venture enforcement, merger and joint venture compliance, nonmerger enforcement, nonmerger compliance, and antitrust policy. Policy initiatives, research, and business guidance and education also play a role in promoting competition. https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/bureau-competition Consumer Protection The FTC brings a variety of consumer protection cases and works with State attorneys general and other State and local consumer protection officials. To protect consumers, it relies on five law enforcement functions: privacy and identity protection, financial practices, marketing practices, advertising practices, and enforcement. Policy initiatives, research, and business and consumer education also enhance protection. https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/bureau-consumer-protection Enforcement The FTC's law enforcement activities foster voluntary compliance with the law, but also include formal administrative or Federal court litigation leading to mandatory orders against offenders. The FTC can issue an administrative complaint or authorize the filing of a Federal district court complaint charging a person, partnership, or corporation with violating one or more of the statutes that the FTC enforces. If the charges are not contested, settled by consent of the parties, or found to be true after an administrative hearing or a Federal court trial, an administrative law judge or Federal court judge will issue an order requiring discontinuance of the unlawful practices. The FTC also may request that a U.S. district court issue preliminary relief to halt allegedly unfair or deceptive practices, to prevent an anticompetitive merger or unfair methods of competition from taking place, or to prevent violations of any statute that the FTC enforces, pending the full adjudication of the matter. In Federal court, the FTC may obtain other relief, including monetary redress. An order issued after an administrative or Federal court proceeding that requires the respondent to cease and desist or take other corrective action may be appealed. https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement International Affairs https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=COjTKcMuGi4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:11 PM] With other nations and international organizations, the FTC promotes sound competition and consumer protection policies and provides technical assistance to nurture competition and enable consumer protection agencies to perform their missions. https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international Sources of Information Antitrust Violations To report an antitrust violation, contact the Bureau of Competition's Office of Policy and Coordination. Phone, 202-326-3300. https://www.ftc.gov/faq/competition/report-antitrust-violation | Email: antitrust@ftc.gov Business Opportunities For information on contracts and procurement, contact the Assistant Chief Financial Officer for Acquisitions. Phone, 202-326-2339. Fax, 202-326-3529. https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/office-executive-director/financialmanagement-office/acquisition-branch Career Opportunities To carry out its mission, the FTC relies on attorneys, investigators, and specialists in financial management, information technology, public affairs, public policy, and in other fields. The agency posts current job vacancies on its Web site. Information on benefits, diversity, working at the FTC, and the application process is also accessible online. For additional information, contact the Human Capital Management Office. Phone, 202-326-2021. TTY, 202-326-3422. https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/careers-ftc The Partnership for Public Service categorizes the FTC as a midsize agency. In the Partnership's 2016 Best Places To Work in the Federal Government rankings, the FTC improved its index score and placed fifth in its category. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/FT00 Consumer Complaints The FTC relies on complaints from consumers to detect patterns of abuse and fraud. A complaint may be filed in English or Spanish and online or by phone. The FTC enters complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure online database that civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad can access. Phone, 877382-4357. https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov Credit Reports The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires each of the nationwide credit reporting companies to provide a free credit report, upon request, once every 12 months. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports Do Not Call Registry Register a home or mobile phone for free on the National Do Not Call Registry to eliminate most telemarketing calls. https://www.donotcall.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=COjTKcMuGi4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:11 PM] Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Enacted in 1966, the FOIA generally provides that any Individual has the right to make a request for Federal agency records or information; all Federal Government agencies are required to disclose records upon receiving a written request for them; nine exemptions, in addition to limits to FOIA, shield certain records from disclosure. The Federal FOIA does not provide access to records that State or local government agencies hold, or that private businesses or individuals hold. https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/foia History American Presidents are a part of the FTC's history. To learn which President helped pave the way toward the Commission's creation, whose signature approved the Federal Trade Commission Act, which President literally helped with the building, and which 21st-century President paid a visit to the FTC, see the "Our History" Web page. https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/our-history Identity Theft Use IdentiftyTheft.gov to report identity theft and formulate a personal recovery plan. https://www.identitytheft.gov Open Government The FTC supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.ftc.gov/site-information/open-government Organizational Chart The FTC's organizational chart is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/attachments/about-ftc/orgchart_ftc_july_18_2017_0.pdf Publications Blog updates, newsletters, and press releases are posted online. Free consumer and business education publications are available from the Consumer Response Center, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580. Phone, 877-382-4357. TTY, 866-653-4261. https://www.ftc.gov/stay-connected Regional Offices A map of the seven FTC regions—East Central, Midwest, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Western—and contact information for the regional offices representing them are available online. https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/regional-offices Scam Alerts Stay abreast of new scams with the latest information and practical tips. An online subscription form is available to receive scam alerts by email. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts Workshops https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=COjTKcMuGi4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:11 PM] Information on conferences and workshops is available online. https://www.ftc.gov/news-events https://www.ftc.gov/contact | Email: opa@ftc.gov For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20580. Phone, 202-3262180. Fax, 202-326-3366. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=COjTKcMuGi4=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:11 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH General Services Administration GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405 http://www.gsa.gov ADMINISTRATOR Emily W. Murphy Deputy Administrator Allison F. Brigati, Acting Chief of Staff Jack St. John NATIONAL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS Federal Acquisition Service Alan Thomas Public Buildings Service Daniel Mathews Technology Transformation Service (vacancy) https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/gsa-leadership-directory Office Heads Associate Administrator, Civil Rights Associate Administrator, Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Madeline C. Caliendo P. Brennan Hart III Associate Administrator, Customer Experience Anahita Reilly Associate Administrator, Government-wide Policy Associate Administrator, Mission Assurance Associate Administrator, Small Business Utilization Associate Administrator, Strategic Communication Giancarlo Brizzi, Acting Robert J. Carter Charles Manger Benjamin Kenney Chief Administrative Services Officer Cynthia A. Metzler Chief Financial Officer Gerard Badorrek Chief Human Capital Officer Antonia T. Harris Chief Information Officer David A. Shive General Counsel Jack St. John, Acting White House Liaison Michael R. Downing https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=zuauD0QNPBY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:15 PM] Regional Service Administrators Region 1–New England Glenn Rotondo, Acting Region 2–Northeast and Caribbean Jeff Lau, Acting Region 3–Mid-Atlantic Dena McLaughlin, Acting Region 4–Southeast Sunbelt Liana D. Henry, Acting Region 5–Great Lakes John Cooke, Acting Region 6–Heartland Kevin Rothmier, Acting Region 7–Greater Southwest George Prochaska, Acting Region 8–Rocky Mountain Penny Grout, Acting Region 9–Pacific Rim Dan Brown, Acting Region 10–Northwest / Arctic Chaun Benjamin, Acting Region 11–National Capital Houston Taylor, Acting Independent Office Heads Chair, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Jeri K. Somers http://www.cbca.gsa.gov/index.html Inspector General Carol F. Ochoa https://www.gsaig.gov The above list of key personnel was updated 12–2017. [For the General Services Administration statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 41, Part 105-53] The General Services Administration strives to obtain the highest value in acquisition, real estate, and technology services for the Federal Government and the American people. Organizational Chart The General Services Administration (GSA) was established by section 101 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 751). http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/21354 Technology Transformation Service The Technology Transformation Service (TTS) improves the public's experience with the Government by the application of modern methodologies and technologies. It offers services that exemplify accessibility, effectiveness, and efficiency, and it assists other Federal agencies with making their services more accessible, effective, and efficient. The TTS also builds technology applications, platforms, processes, and software solutions; it makes these products available to other agencies; and it shares technology personnel with them. The TTS comprises the Offices of Acquisitions and of Investment, the Presidential Innovation Fellowship, product and services teams, a product incubator, and the technology advisory-advocacy team. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/25729 USAGov helps Federal agencies develop consumer information, promote it, and disseminate it. The USAGov platform gives Americans greater ability to connect—via https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=zuauD0QNPBY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:15 PM] email, publications, social media, web sites and web chat, and phone calls to the contact center—with their Government and to access the services that it offers. USAGov makes Government information easily accessible to U.S. citizens and the public at large through a variety of resources. (See the Sources of Information below for additional USA.gov links.) https://www.usa.gov USA.GOV WEB SITES DESCRIPTION OF CONTENT https://www.usa.gov General Government information https://kids.usa.gov Government information for kids http://www.publications.usa.gov Government informational publications http://www.digitalgov.gov https://www.challenge.gov/list Information to help Government agencies enhance customer experience Government challenges that are posted for the public to help solve and win prizes http://www.data.gov Accessible and readable Government datasets https://gobierno.usa.gov General Government information in Spanish Contract Appeals The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals hears and decides contract disputes between Government contractors and civilian executive agencies under the provisions of the Contract Disputes Act. The Board's authority extends to all agencies of the Federal Government except the Department of Defense and its constituent agencies, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S. Postal Service, Postal Regulatory Commission, and Tennessee Valley Authority. The Board promotes alternative dispute resolution as a way of resolving contract disputes efficiently, inexpensively, and promptly. When jointly requested by an agency and its contractor, the Board also provides alternative dispute resolution services on contract-related matters not covered by the Contract Disputes Act to executive agencies. The Board also hears and decides other classes of cases. These other classes include cases arising under the Indian Self-Determination Act, disputes between insurance companies and the Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency involving actions of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, claims by Federal employees for reimbursement of expenses incurred while on official temporary duty travel or in connection with relocation to a new duty station, claims by carriers or freight forwarders involving actions of the GSA regarding payment for transportation services, applications by prevailing private parties for recovery of litigation and other costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act, and requests for arbitration to resolve disputes between applicants and the Federal Emergency Management Agency as to funding for public assistance applications arising from damage caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. http://www.cbca.gsa.gov For further information, contact the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20405. Phone, 202-606-8800. Governmentwide Policy The Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP) collaborates with the Federal community to develop policies and guidelines for the management and efficient use of Government property, technology, and administrative services. OGP policymaking authority and policy support activities cover the following areas: electronic government and information technology, acquisition, real property and the workplace, https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=zuauD0QNPBY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:15 PM] travel, transportation, personal property, aircraft, the Federal motor vehicle fleet, mail, regulatory information, energy efficiency, and the use of Federal Advisory Committees. The OGP also provides leadership to interagency groups and promotes Governmentwide management reform. Its business lines include acquisition policy; asset and transportation policy; committee and regulatory management; information, integrity, and access; and Federal high-performance green buildings. The Office of Acquisition Policy (OAP) leads positive change in acquisition policy through its role on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council as well as through GSA acquisition policy, guidance, and reporting to stakeholders. The OAP, in conjunction with the Department of Defense and NASA, writes the FAR, which serves as the rule book for all Federal agency procurements and governs the billions of dollars spent by the Federal Government every year. The OAP also hosts the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI), which is charged with fostering and promoting the development of the Federal acquisition workforce, along with its training, certification, and warrant needs. The OAP also oversees acquisition integrity functions for the GSA. The Regulatory Secretariat Division staff prepares, compiles, and processes regulatory and general notices for publication in the "Federal Register." The OAP is headed by the Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer / Senior Procurement Executive and includes the Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy; the Office of General Services Acquisition Policy, Integrity and Workforce; and the Federal Acquisition Institute. The Office of Asset and Transportation Policy supports Federal agencies in the economic and efficient management of assets and specific services. It develops effective policies and guidance for travel, employee relocation allowances and entitlements, personal and real property, motor vehicles, aircraft, transportation, and mail. The Office maintains liaisons with State and local governments, industry, and professional organizations, and it participates in the work of boards, committees, and groups related to asset and transportation management. The Office also provides advice, guidance, and formal classroom training and consultation to agencies regarding establishing and managing Federal advisory committees, as mandated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Office of Asset and Transportation Policy's divisions include: policy performance, aviation, transportation and mail, personal property, real property, travel and relocation, motor vehicle, and the Committee Management Secretariat. The Office of Committee and Regulatory Management develops Governmentwide policies, guidance, performance measures, regulations, and training on the management and operation of the Federal advisory committees. It also gathers and publishes information about Federal regulations and their effect on society. The Office of Information, Integrity, and Access develops, coordinates, and defines information technology business strategies that allow Federal agencies to improve services to American citizens. The Office also provides assistance for and develops policy in the following areas: data and acquisition management, identity credentialing and access management, information management and improvements of analysis capability and architecture development efforts on cross-agency priorities and enterprise data management strategies, Dot Gov domain registration and management, and Section 508 accessibility management. The Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings helps the Federal Government operate more efficiently and effectively by minimizing the Federal footprint through efficient use of energy, water, and resources. It also helps create healthy and productive workspaces for Federal employees. Congress authorized this Office to increase Federal leadership in sustainable real property portfolio management and operations. The Office works to promote, coordinate, and stimulate https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=zuauD0QNPBY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:15 PM] environmentally friendly construction and building management practices across the entire Federal Government, which has over 400,000 owned or leased buildings containing over 3 billion square feet of space. The Office has three principal categories of activity: leading and coordinating the greening of the Federal real estate portfolio, supporting innovation and collaboration on the development of new technologies, and supplying the market with information and best practices. To accomplish its goals, the Office relies on an interdisciplinary team of energy, water, air quality, sustainable design, facilities management, budgeting, human behavior, organizational effectiveness, and communications experts. The Office of Executive Councils coordinates with the Office of Management and Budget and Federal management councils to identify performance improvement initiatives to pursue Governmentwide, to lead working groups to drive these initiatives, to establish performance goals, and to facilitate the adoption of new processes by Federal agencies. The Office analyzes data, diagnoses challenges, identifies best practices, and documents the benefits delivered by the initiatives. This Office also provides technical and management services to the following Federal management councils: the Chief Acquisition Officers Council, the Chief Financial Officers Council, the Chief Information Officers Council, the Performance Improvement Council, and the President’s Management Council. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104550 For further information, contact the Office of Government-wide Policy. Phone, 202-5018880. Small Business Utilization The Office of Small Business Utilization (OSBU) promotes increased access to the GSA's nationwide procurement opportunities for small, HUBZone, and minority-, veteran-, and women-owned businesses. the OSBU engages in activities that make it possible for the small business community to meet key contracting experts and be counseled on the procurement process. The OSBU monitors and implements small business policies and manages a range of programs mandated by law. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/21015 For further information, contact the Office of Small Business Utilization. Phone, 202501-1021. Federal Acquisition The Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) provides acquisition and procurement support services for Federal agencies to increase overall Government efficiency. FAS programs include tools and resources that aid in the acquisition of products, services, and full-service programs in information technology, telecommunications, professional services, supplies, motor vehicles, travel and transportation, charge cards, and personal property utilization and disposal. The FAS offers customers a variety of ways to acquire the products, services, and solutions they seek. Key acquisition programs include multiple awards schedules and Governmentwide acquisition contracts that provide customers easy access to information technology, telecommunications, and professional products and services. These products, services, and tools are accessible on the GSA's Web site: GSA Advantage!; eBuy and eOffer/eMod; Schedule Sales Query; GSA eLibrary; GSA Xcess, Transportation Management Services Solutions, and other electronic tools. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/21305 For further information, contact the Office of the Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Service. Phone, 703-605-5400. Public Buildings https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=zuauD0QNPBY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:15 PM] The Public Buildings Service (PBS) is the landlord for the civilian Federal Government, providing workspace solutions to more than one million Federal employees in 2,100 communities across the Nation, stimulating local economies by designing, building, managing, and maintaining public buildings, as well as leasing from the private sector. The PBS is a leader in sustainable design, energy conservation, and green building technologies. Its portfolio consists of 378 million square feet in over 9,000 assets across all 50 States, 6 U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia. The Service preserves and maintains 471 historic properties and commissions the country's most talented artists to produce works of art for Federal buildings, as well as preserves artwork commissioned under the Works Progress Administration. PBS collects rent from Federal tenants, which is deposited into the Federal Buildings Fund, the principal funding mechanism for the PBS. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/21391 For further information, contact the Office of the Commissioner, Public Buildings Service. Phone, 202-501-1100. Sources of Information Auctions GSA Auctions sells off Federal personal property assets—airplanes, furniture, heavy machinery, office equipment, vehicles, vessels, and other items—located nationwide to interested buyers irrespective of their location. https://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/gsaauctions | Email: gsaauctionshelp@gsa.gov GSA Auctions is accessible on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/gsaauctions Business Opportunities The GSA serves as the Federal Government's procurement arm. It offers facilities, products, and services that Federal agencies use to benefit the public. The GSA also gives businesses the opportunity to sell billions of dollars worth of products and services to those agencies. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/26754 The Office of Small Business Utilization Web pages feature information, opportunities, resources, and training for small business owners. Phone, 855-672-8472. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/108067 Career Opportunities The GSA relies on professionals with diverse academic backgrounds, life experiences, and skills to carry out its mission. It encourages Federal and private sector employees, Peace Corps volunteers and staff, persons with disabilities, recent retirees, students and recent graduates, and others to apply for job openings. For more information, contact the national recruitment center. Phone, 816-823-2006. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/105311 | Email: NRC@gsa.gov Federal Relay (FedRelay) FedRelay provides telecommunications services to Federal agencies and tribal governments for conducting official business with people who struggle with deafness, hearing impairments, or speech disabilities. The general public—those struggling with deafness, hearing impairments, or speech disabilities—also may use FedRelay for conducting business with Federal agencies. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=zuauD0QNPBY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:15 PM] http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104626 For a free copy of the Federal Government TTY Directory, write to USAGov–TTY Directory, Pueblo, CO 81009. Phone, 844-872-4681. The directory is also available online. http://www.federalrelay.us/tty Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA gives the public the right to request information from Federal agencies. The GSA participates in FOIAonline, which enables users to submit a FOIA request to all participating agencies, track the status of a request, search for requests submitted by others, access previously released records, and generate agency-specific FOIA processing reports. https://foiaonline.regulations.gov/foia/action/public/home A FOIA request also may be submitted to the GSA by fax or by sending it to the U.S. General Services Administration, FOIA Requester Service Center (H1F), 1800 F Street NW., Room 7308, Washington, DC 20405-0001. Phone, 855-675-3642. Fax, 202-501-2727. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/21416 | Email: gsa.foia@gsa.gov Newsroom The GSA Web site features an agency blog, congressional testimonies, news releases, and photo galleries. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/26627 | Email: media@gsa.gov RSS Feeds are available on the GSA Web site. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/102295 The GSA tweets announcements, news items, and other information on Twitter. https://twitter.com/usgsa Office of the Inspector General (OIG) The OIG operates a fraud hotline for reporting abuse, fraud, or waste in GSA programs and mismanagement or violations of law, regulations, or rules by GSA employees and contractors. Phone, 202-501-1780 or 800-424-5210. https://www.gsaig.gov/hotline | Email: fraudnet@gsa.gov Open Government The GSA supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/26751 | Email: Open.Government@gsa.gov Per Diem Rates The GSA sets the per diem rates for Federal travel within the continental United States. Per diem is the allowance for incidental expenses, lodging, and meals. The GSA Web site features a search tool for finding current rates in the continental United States by State or ZIP code or by clicking on a map. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104877 | Email: travelpolicy@gsa.gov The GSA offers regular travelers a mobile application that makes Federal per diem https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=zuauD0QNPBY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:15 PM] rates accessible on a smart phone. The application allows travelers to look up Federal Government per diem rates by city and State or ZIP code in locations throughout the United States and its territories. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/302273 Plain Language The "Plain Writing Act of 2010" was passed by Congress and approved by the President to improve the effectiveness of Federal agencies and increase their accountability to the public "by promoting clear Government communication that the public can understand and use." The GSA is committed to writing agency documents and its Web site content in plain language. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/298757 Privacy Act Privacy Act requests should be addressed to the GSA Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information Security Officer, Policy and Compliance Division, (ISP), General Services Administration, 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405. Phone, 202208-1317. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/105034 | Email: GSA.privacyact@gsa.gov Publications Government consumer publications on topics like avoiding scams and identity theft, managing finances and saving money, staying healthy, and understanding Government benefits are available on the USA.gov publications Web site. http://publications.usa.gov/USAPubs.php The "Consumer Action Handbook" is a free resource guide that provides consumer rights tips and general information on shopping for goods and services. It is available in English and Spanish. A digital copy of the handbook in Portable Document Format (PDF) may be downloaded from the USA.gov Web site. A hardcopy may be ordered online; over the phone, weekdays, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., excluding Federal holidays; or by writing to USAGov–Handbook, Pueblo, CO 81009. Allow 4–6 weeks for delivery. Phone, 844-872-4681. https://www.usa.gov/handbook The GSA maintains an electronic forms library. The library features a collection of the most frequently downloaded forms: GSA, optional (OF), and standard (SF). http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/TOP Real Property Disposal Inquiries about the redistribution or competitive sale of surplus real property should be directed to the Office of Real Property Utilization and Disposal, Public Buildings Service, 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405. Phone, 202-501-0084. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/105035 The Office of Real Property Utilization and Disposal operates a resource center that provides information on the handling of excess real property and on properties that are being offered for sale. http://disposal.gsa.gov Regional Offices https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=zuauD0QNPBY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:15 PM] The GSA operates 11 regional offices. More information on these offices is available on the GSA Web site. http://www.gsa.gov/regions Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/site/map Speakers Requests for speakers should be directed to the nearest regional office or the Office of Communications and Marketing, General Services Administration, 1800 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20405. Phone, 202-501-1231. http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/229943 | Email: gsaschedules@gsa.gov Sustainable Facilities (SF) Tool The SFTool supports the efforts of designers, facility managers, purchasing agents, tenants, and others to green buildings, operations, and purchases. https://sftool.gov | Email: sustainability@gsa.gov USA.gov USA.gov is an online, Governmentwide guide to information and services. https://www.usa.gov Contact USA.gov by email, phone, or web chat for answers to Government-related questions. Web chat is available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., eastern standard time, excluding Federal Holidays. The same hours of operation apply to the USAGov contact center. Phone, 844-872-4681. https://www.usa.gov/contact USA.gov tweets on Twitter. https://twitter.com/USAgov http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/25728 For further information concerning the General Services Administration, contact the Office of Communications and Marketing, General Services Administration, Washington, DC 20417. Phone, 202-501-1231. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=zuauD0QNPBY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:15 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Inter-American Foundation INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1200 North, Washington, DC 20004 202-360-4530 http://www.iaf.gov CHAIR Eduardo Arriola Vice Chair Juan Carlos Iturregui Secretary Jack C. Vaughn, Jr. Director J. Kelly Ryan Director Luis A. Viada Director Roger W. Wallace Director (vacancy) Director (vacancy) Director (vacancy) President / Chief Executive Officer Paloma Adams-Allen Chief Operating Officer Lesley Duncan General Counsel Paul Zimmerman MANAGING DIRECTORS Grant-Making and Portfolio Management Marcy Kelley Networks and Strategic Initiatives Stephen Cox Office of External and Government Affairs (vacancy) The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The Inter-American Foundation supports social and economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) was created in 1969 (22 U.S.C. 290f) as an experimental U.S. foreign assistance program. The Foundation is governed by a nineperson Board of Directors whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate. Six members are drawn from the private sector and three from the https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=iQulnYM4ANs=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:19 PM] Federal Government. The Board of Directors appoints the president of the Foundation. http://www.iaf.gov/about-the-iaf/at-a-glance-3798 In Latin America and the Caribbean, the IAF promotes equitable, participatory, and sustainable self-help development by awarding grants and giving other technical assistance directly to local organizations throughout the region. It also partners with the public and private sectors to build support and to mobilize local, national, and international resources for grassroots development. http://www.iaf.gov/about-the-iaf/more-about-the-iaf Sources of Information Blog The IAF blogs in four languages: English, Kreyol, Portuguese, and Spanish. http://www.iaf.gov/resources/blog Career Opportunities The IAF posts employment opportunities online. http://www.iaf.gov/about-the-iaf/iaf-jobs/vacancies The IAF posts information on student internships on its Web site. http://www.iaf.gov/about-the-iaf/iaf-jobs/internships Corporate Partners Contact the Office of External and Government Affairs for information on participating in the program for corporate partners. Phone, 202-688-3051. http://www.iaf.gov/partners/corporate | Email: partnerships@iaf.gov Country Portfolios A list of the countries where the IAF currently works is available on its Web site. Country pages include descriptions of active IAF grants. http://www.iaf.gov/our-work/where-we-work/country-portfolios Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The IAF generally discloses documents or records upon receiving a properly submitted request in writing. Records, or parts of them, that one or more of the nine FOIA exemptions shield will not be released. http://www.iaf.gov/about-the-iaf/legal-notices-and-reports/freedom-of-information-act-foia | Email: foia@iaf.gov The IAF maintains an electronic FOIA reading room. http://www.iaf.gov/about-the-iaf/legal-notices-and-reports/freedom-of-information-actfoia/foia-e-reading-room Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The IAF posts answers to FAQs online. http://www.iaf.gov/about-the-iaf/faq Grants The IAF funds the self-help efforts of grassroots groups in Latin America and the Caribbean. It welcomes proposals for its grant program. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=iQulnYM4ANs=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:19 PM] http://www.iaf.gov/apply-for-grants/call-for-proposals Multilingual Resources Español http://spanish.iaf.gov/home-spanish Kreyol http://kreyol.iaf.gov/home-kreyol Português http://portugues.iaf.gov/home-portuguese News The IAF posts news items on its Web site. http://www.iaf.gov/resources/news The IAF posts newsletters on its Web site. http://www.iaf.gov/resources/newsletters Open Government The IAF's Open Government Web page has shortcuts to items of interest to the public. http://www.iaf.gov/about-the-iaf/legal-notices-and-reports/open-government-initiative | Email: inquiries@iaf.gov Organizational Chart The IAF includes a small organizational chart on its "Our People" Web page. http://www.iaf.gov/about-the-iaf/our-people Project Achievements The "From the Field" Web page presents highlights and milestones of projects that the IAF has supported. http://www.iaf.gov/our-work/results/stories-from-the-field Publications The IAF produces print and digital publications in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. http://www.iaf.gov/resources/publications Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.iaf.gov/about-the-iaf/new-advanced-components/site-map Social Media The IAF has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/iafgrassroots The IAF tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/IAFgrassroots https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=iQulnYM4ANs=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:19 PM] The IAF uploads videos to Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/user15989133/videos http://www.iaf.gov/about-the-iaf/contact-us | Email: inquiries@iaf.gov For further information, contact the Office of the President, Inter-American Foundation, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1200 North, Washington, DC 20004. Phone, 202360-4530. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=iQulnYM4ANs=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:19 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Merit Systems Protection Board MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD 1615 M Street NW., Fifth Floor, Washington, DC 20419 202-653-7200 800-209-8960 202-653-7130 http://www.mspb.gov CHAIR Mark Robbins, Acting Vice Chair Mark Robbins Member (vacancy) Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Jerry Beat EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR James M. Eisenmann Clerk of the Board Jennifer Everling, Acting Director, Financial and Administrative Management Kevin Nash Director, Information Resources Management William D. Spencer, Acting Director, Office of Appeals Counsel Susan M. Swafford Director, Office of Policy and Evaluation James M. Read Director, Office of Regional Operations Deborah Miron General Counsel Bryan G. Polisuk Legislative Counsel Rosalyn L. Coates [For the Merit Systems Protection Board statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 5, Part 1200] The Merit Systems Protection Board protects the integrity of the Federal personnel merit systems and the rights of Federal employees. Organizational Chart The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is a successor agency to the United States Civil Service Commission, established by act of January 16, 1883 (22 Stat. 403). Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1978 (5 U.S.C. app.) redesignated part of the Commission as the Merit Systems Protection Board. The Board comprises three members whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=x1XnFKsTZrk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:23 PM] Activities The Board has responsibility for hearing and adjudicating appeals by Federal employees of adverse personnel actions, such as removals, suspensions, and demotions. It also resolves cases involving reemployment rights, denial of periodic step increases in pay, actions against administrative law judges, and charges of prohibited personnel practices, including charges in connection with whistleblowing. The Board has the authority to enforce its decisions and to order corrective and disciplinary actions. An employee or applicant for employment involved in an appealable action that also involves an allegation of discrimination may ask the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to review a Board decision. Final decisions and orders of the Board can be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Board reviews regulations issued by the Office of Personnel Management and has the authority to require agencies to cease compliance with any regulation that could constitute a prohibited personnel practice. It also conducts special studies of the civil service and other executive branch merit systems and reports to the President and the Congress on whether the Federal workforce is being adequately protected against political abuses and prohibited personnel practices. http://www.mspb.gov/About/about.htm Sources of Information Electronic Filing An appeal may be filed online using the e-Appeal process. https://e-appeal.mspb.gov Career Opportunities The MSPB posts current job openings on USAJobs. http://www.mspb.gov/contact/jobs.htm Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The MSPB participates in FOIAonline, which allows an information seeker to submit FOIA requests to participating agencies, track the status of requests, search for requests that others have submitted, access previously released records, and generate agency-specific FOIA processing reports. http://www.mspb.gov/foia/request.htm https://foiaonline.regulations.gov/foia/action/public/home Interviews The MSPB posts external links to MSPB-related interviews on its Web site. http://www.mspb.gov/radio.htm http://www.mspb.gov/video.htm Public Affairs The MSPB posts "Federal Register" notices, press releases, reports, and the results of its annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey online. http://www.mspb.gov/publicaffairs/publicaffairs.htm http://www.mspb.gov/contact/contact.htm | Email: mspb@mspb.gov For further information, contact the Merit Systems Protection Board, 1615 M Street https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=x1XnFKsTZrk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:23 PM] NW., Washington, DC 20419. Phone, 202-653-7200 or 800-209-8960. TDD, 800-877-8339. Fax, 202-653-7130. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=x1XnFKsTZrk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:23 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. National Aeronautics and Space Administration SEARCH NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 300 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20546 202-358-0000 http://www.nasa.gov Office of the Administrator ADMINISTRATOR James F. Bridenstine Deputy Administrator (vacancy) Associate Administrator Stephen G. Jurczyk Associate Administrator for Strategy and Plans Thomas E. Cremins Chief of Staff Thomas E. Cremins, Acting Deputy Associate Administrator Melanie W. Saunders, Acting https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-leadership Administrator Staff Offices ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATORS Communications Robert N. Jacobs, Acting Diversity and Equal Opportunity Stephen T. Shih Education Michael A. Kincaid International and Interagency Relations Albert Condes Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Rebecca L. Lee, Acting Small Business Programs Glenn A. Delgado CHIEFS Engineer Ralph R. Roe Financial Officer Jeffrey DeWit Health and Medical Officer James D. Polk Information Officer Renee P. Wynn Safety and Mission Assurance Officer Terrence W. Wilcutt Scientist James L. Green Technologist Douglas A. Terrier https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Nh9JB2b4q/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:26 PM] General Counsel Sumara M. Thompson-King https://www.nasa.gov/about/org_index.html Mission Directorates ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATORS Aeronautics Research Jaiwon Shin Human Exploration and Operations William H. Gerstenmaier Science Thomas Zurbuchen Space Technology James L. Reuter, Acting Mission Support Directorate Associate Administrator Daniel J. Tenney ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORS Human Capital Management Robert Gibbs Procurement Monica Y. Manning Protective Services Joseph S. Mahaley Strategic Infrastructure Calvin F. Williams EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Headquarters Operations Jay M. Henn NASA Shared Services Center Anita F. Harrell https://www.nasa.gov/msd/msd-leadership Centers and Facilities DIRECTORS Ames Research Center Eugene L. Tu Armstrong Flight Center David D. McBride Glenn Research Center Janet L. Kavandi Goddard Space Flight Center Christopher J. Scolese Jet Propulsion Laboratory Michael M. Watkins Johnson Space Center Mark S. Geyer Kennedy Space Center Robert D. Cabana Langley Research Center David E. Bowles Marshall Space Flight Center Joan A. Singer, Acting Stennis Space Center Richard J. Gilbrech NASA Management Office Marcus A. Watkins https://www.nasa.gov/about/sites/index.html Inspector General Paul K. Martin https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Nh9JB2b4q/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:26 PM] https://oig.nasa.gov/orgCharts/inspector_general.html The above list of key personnel was updated 9–2018. [For the National Aeronautics and Space Administration statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14, Part 1201] The National Aeronautics and Space Administration advances aeronautic research, explores space, and makes scientific discoveries for the benefit of humankind. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was established by the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.). Activities Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate The Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate conducts research, ground tests, and flight demonstrations to develop technologies and tools that reduce the adverse effects of aviation on the environment, increase efficiency while maintaining safety in skies that are becoming more crowded, and prepare the way for the emergence of new aircraft shapes and propulsion. The Directorate's four research programs partner with industry, other government agencies, and universities to develop technologies, converge breakthroughs from other fields, and ensure that the next generation workforce has the vision and skills for maintaining U.S. leadership in aviation. http://www.aeronautics.nasa.gov For further information, call 202-358-2047. Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate The Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate oversees NASA space systems development and operations that support human exploration in and beyond low-Earth orbit. It also oversees low-level requirements development, policy, and programmatic oversight. The International Space Station represents the agency's exploration activities in low-Earth orbit. Beyond low-Earth orbit, exploration activities include the management of exploration systems development, human space flight capabilities, advanced exploration systems, and space life sciences research and applications. The Directorate also provides agency leadership and management of NASA space operations related to launch services and space communications and navigation in support of both human and robotic exploration programs. http://www.nasa.gov/directorates/heo/about.html For further information, call 202-358-1562. Science Mission Directorate The Science Mission Directorate explores Earth and space to advance Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and astrophysics. Using in situ and space-based observations, the Directorate seeks a better understanding of the Sun and its influence on the solar system, climate change, the solar system's origin and evolution, whether life is limited to Earth, and the universe beyond. https://science.nasa.gov/about-us For further information, call 202-358-3889. Space Technology Mission Directorate The Space Technology Mission Directorate develops crosscutting and pioneering technologies and capabilities that the agency needs to carry out current and future https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Nh9JB2b4q/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:26 PM] missions. Through transparent, collaborative partnerships, the Directorate rapidly develops and demonstrates high-payoff technologies. It uses a merit-based competition model with a portfolio approach, spanning a range of discipline areas and technology readiness levels. http://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/home/index.html For further information, call 202-358-0454. Mission Support Directorate The Mission Support Directorate provides overall leadership, stewardship, advocacy, integration, and optimization of Agency institutional activities. These activities include management of human capital and strategic infrastructure, procurement, protective services, headquarters operations, shared services, partnerships, external audits, and management of Agency directives. To enable successful operations, the Directorate focuses on three major goals: to provide stewardship of major institutional operations; to integrate resources, infrastructure, and processes and to advocate for institutional capabilities and needs; and to optimize mission support services through strategic analysis and business services assessments to achieve greater operational efficiency. http://msd.hq.nasa.gov For further information, call 202-358-2789. NASA Centers Ames Research Center Located in California's Silicon Valley, the Center enables exploration through selected developments, innovative technologies, and interdisciplinary scientific discovery. It provides leadership in astrobiology; small satellites; technologies for CEV, CLV, and HLV; the search for habitable planets; supercomputing; intelligent-adaptive systems; advanced thermal protection; and airborne astronomy. The Center also develops tools for a safer, more efficient national airspace, and it cultivates partnerships that benefit NASA's mission. https://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/home/index.html Armstrong Flight Research Center Located at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, the Center carries out flight research and technology integration, validates space exploration concepts, conducts airborne remote sensing and science missions, enables airborne astrophysics observation missions to study the universe, and supports International Space Station operations. It also supports activities of the Agency's four Mission Directorates. https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/home/index.html Glenn Research Center Located on two campuses—at Lewis Field, next to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, and at Plum Brook Station in Sandusky, OH—the Center is associated with cutting edge technologies that will enable human exploration to Mars, the design of environmentally friendlier commercial hybrid electric aircraft, and the development of more advanced high-temperature materials. Its 3,200 scientists, engineers, and other specialized employees work in partnership with U.S. companies, universities, and other Government institutions to produce and improve new technologies that are useful on and above and beyond Earth. The Center's specialized staff focuses on airbreathing and in-space propulsion, power and energy storage, aerospace communications, extreme environment materials, biomedical technologies, and highvalue space experiments in the physical sciences. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Nh9JB2b4q/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:26 PM] https://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/home/index.html Goddard Space Flight Center Located in Greenbelt, MD, the Center expands mankind's knowledge of Earth and its environment, the solar system, and the universe by observing them from space. It also conducts scientific investigations, develops and operates space systems, and advances essential technologies. https://www.nasa.gov/goddard Johnson Space Center Located in Houston, TX, the Center specializes in human space flight. It hosts and staffs program and project offices; selects and trains astronauts; manages and conducts projects that build, test, and integrate human-rated systems for transportation, habitation, and working in space; and plans and operates human space flight missions. This work requires a comprehensive understanding of space and planetary environments, as well as research into the effects of those environments on human physiology. It also requires development of technology to sustain and preserve life; maintenance of a supply chain to design, manufacture, and test flight products; selection, training, and provision of medical care to those who fly space missions; and ongoing administrative mission support services. The Center is currently hosting the International Space Station Program, the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle Program, and the Human Research Program. It plays a lead role in developing, operating, and integrating human exploration missions that include commercial, academic, international, and U.S. Government partners. https://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/home/index.html Kennedy Space Center Located on Florida's east coast, the Center is responsible for space launch operations and spaceport and range technologies. Home to the launch services program, it manages the processing and launching of astronaut crews and associated payloads. Its management activities include the International Space Station segments, research experiments and supplies, and NASA’s scientific and research spacecraft. These scientific and research spacecraft range from robotic landers to Earth observation satellites and space-based telescopes on a variety of launch vehicles. Innovative technology experts at the Center support NASA’s current programs and future exploration missions by developing new products and processes that benefit the Agency and consumers. The Center remains a leader in cutting-edge research and development in the areas of physics, chemistry, technology, prototype designing, engineering, environmental conservation, and renewable energy. https://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/home/index.html Langley Research Center Located in Hampton, VA, and established in 1917 as an aeronautics lab, the Center is renowned for its scientific and technological expertise in aerospace research, atmospheric science, systems analysis and integration, and planetary entry, descent and landing. Its researchers and engineers conduct research in structures and materials, applied sciences, space technology development, and aerosciences across the hyper, super, and subsonic flight regimes. Langley researchers and engineers have developed and validated technologies to improve the effectiveness, safety, environmental compatibility, and efficiency of the Nation's air transportation system. The Center supports space exploration and operations, and it plays a major role in expanding science-based knowledge of Earth and its environment. By determining appropriate preventative and corrective action for problems, trends, and issues across agency programs and projects, its engineering and safety personnel at the https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Nh9JB2b4q/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:26 PM] NASA Engineering Safety Center have improved mission safety and execution. https://www.nasa.gov/langley Marshall Space Flight Center Located in Huntsville, AL, the Center oversees complex engineering, technology development, and scientific research for making human space exploration a reality. The Center is building the space launch system and developing advanced technologies that are necessary for the human journey to Mars. It also manages a number of programs and projects: the International Space Station's environmental control and life support system, its payload operations, and numerous other facilities and experiments; the Chandra X-ray Observatory; the Discovery and New Frontiers programs; space technology demonstration missions; and the Michoud Assembly Facility, where space vehicles are manufactured and assembled. https://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/home/index.html Stennis Space Center Located near Bay St. Louis, MS, the Center serves as the agency's rocket propulsion testing ground. It provides test services not only for America's space program, but also for the Department of Defense and private sector. Its unique rocket propulsion test capabilities will be used for testing the engines and stages of NASA's space launch system rocket. The Advanced Technology and Technology Transfer Branch develops and licenses state-of-the-art components, processes, sensors, and software. https://www.nasa.gov/centers/stennis/home/index.html Jet Propulsion Laboratory The Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) managed under contract by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena, CA. This FFRDC is a unique nongovernment entity sponsored and funded by the Agency to meet specific long-term technical needs that cannot be met by other organizations within the Agency. As part of this special relationship, the Laboratory must operate in the public interest with objectivity and independence, avoid organizational conflicts of interest, and fully disclose its affairs to NASA. The Laboratory develops and maintains technical and managerial competencies to perform the following missions in support of the Agency's strategic goals: to explore the solar system to understand its formation and evolution; to establish a continuous and permanent robotic presence on Mars to discover its history and habitability; to make critical measurements and models to understand the global and regional integrated Earth system; to conduct observations to search for neighboring solar systems and Earth-like planets and help understand formation, evolution, and composition of the Universe; to conduct communications and navigation for deep space missions; to provide support, particularly in robotic infrastructures and precursors, that enables human exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond; and, under Caltech's initiative, to collaborate with other Federal and State government agencies and commercial endeavors in areas synergistic with the Laboratory's work performed for NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/centers/jpl/about/index.html Sources of Information A–Z Index NASA maintains an online index of all topics to help visitors browse or search for specific information. https://www.nasa.gov/topics https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Nh9JB2b4q/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:26 PM] Business Opportunities Information on business opportunities is available on NASA's Office of Procurement website. NASA also offers small businesses opportunities to participate in prime contracts and subcontracts. Contact the Office of Small Business Programs. Phone, 202-358-2088. http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/index.html http://www.osbp.nasa.gov | Email: smallbusiness@nasa.gov Career Opportunities In addition to astronauts, the agency relies on accountants, engineers, human resources specialists, IT specialists, scientists, technicians, writers, and other skilled professionals to carry out its mission. To learn more about employment opportunities and programs, visit the NASAJobs website or contact the NASA Shared Services Center at the Stennis Space Center. Phone, 877-677-2123. http://nasajobs.nasa.gov https://www.nssc.nasa.gov/workfornasa | Email: nssc-contactcenter@nasa.gov In 2016 and 2017, NASA ranked number 1 among 18 large Government agencies in the Best Places To Work Agency Rankings! http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/NN00 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) FOIA requests may be submitted by email or fax, delivered in person, or mailed to NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW., Room 5Q16, Washington, DC 20546. Phone, 202-358-2462. Fax, 202-358-4332. https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/FOIA | Email: foia@hq.nasa.gov Glossary The Science Mission Directorate website has a glossary. https://science.nasa.gov/glossary History The NASA History Office publishes a quarterly newsletter and books, hosts social media, offers fellowships, and runs the historical reference collection to assist the public with finding information on aeronautical and space history. Phone, 202-3580384. http://www.nasa.gov/topics/history/index.html | Email: hq-histinfo@nasa.gov The History Program Office maintains its own topical index. https://history.nasa.gov/tindex.html Library The NASA Headquarters Library welcomes visitors. Located in the East Lobby of NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, the library is open Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. It is closed on Federal holidays. Phone, 202-358-0168. http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/hqlibrary | Email: library@hq.nasa.gov Open Government https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Nh9JB2b4q/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:26 PM] NASA supports the Open Government initiative by promoting collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.nasa.gov/open Organizational Chart NASA posts its organizational chart in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/organizationchart_nov2015.pdf Other Space Agencies A web page of links provides convenient access to selected U.S. agencies that support aeronautics or space research and to selected international space agencies. https://www.nasa.gov/about/highlights/AN_Structure_OtherAgencies.html Oversight The Office of the Inspector General from NASA posts reports and data on Oversight.gov, a text-searchable repository of reports that Federal Inspectors General publish. The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency operates and maintains the website to increase public access to independent and authoritative information on the Federal Government. https://oversight.gov Picture of the Day Discover something new about the universe each day by visiting NASA's "Astronomy Picture of the Day" web page. A professional astronomer provides a brief explanation for each daily image or photograph. A picture of the day archives is also accessible from the same page. https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html Plain Writing The Plain Language Act of 2010 requires Federal agencies to communicate clearly. NASA editors and writers aim to use plain language in any document that is necessary for obtaining agency benefits or services, that provides information on agency benefits or services, or that explains how to comply with a requirement that the agency administers or enforces. https://www.nasa.gov/open/plainlanguage.html Publications The NASA scientific and technical information program provides access to research papers. https://www.sti.nasa.gov | Email: nasa-dl-sti-id@mail.nasa.gov A "Find Publications" drop-down menu is available on the library web page. Additional publications are available onsite at the NASA Headquarters Library. http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/hqlibrary Science Missions The mission key groups missions according to universe, solar system, Sun, and Earth. https://science.nasa.gov/missions-page https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Nh9JB2b4q/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:26 PM] NASA posts mission posters on its website for downloading. Posters are grouped in one of four categories: astrophysics, solar system, Sun, and Earth. https://science.nasa.gov/toolkits/nasa-science-mission-posters Social Media NASA maintains a presence on popular social media websites. The "Social Media at NASA" page provides easy access to the agency's social media accounts. https://www.nasa.gov/socialmedia https://www.nasa.gov/about/contact/index.html For further information, contact the Headquarters Information Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC 20546. Phone, 202-358-0000. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Nh9JB2b4q/I=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:26 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. National Archives and Records Administration SEARCH NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC, 20408-0001 866-272-6272 http://www.archives.gov ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES DEPUTY ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES David S. Ferriero Debra Steidel Wall Chief Innovation Officer Pamela S. Wright Chief of Staff Maria Carosa Stanwich Director, Congressional Affairs John O. Hamilton Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Office Ismael Martinez Executive Director, National Historical Publications and Records Commission Christopher R. Eck General Counsel Gary M. Stern CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER William J. Bosanko Director, Office of the Federal Register Oliver A. Potts EXECUTIVES Agency Services Legislative Archives, Presidential Libraries, and Museum Services Research Services CHIEF OF MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Jay A. Trainer Susan K. Donius, Acting Ann A. Cummings Micah M. Cheatham CHIEF OFFICERS Acquisition La Verne Fields Financial Colleen V. Murphy Human Capital Officer Emmalisa Hobbs, Acting Information Swarnali Haldar https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S8zJJ7OvwnI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:30 PM] Executive for Business Support Services Donna J. Forbes https://www.archives.gov/about/organization/senior-staff Inspector General James E. Springs https://www.archives.gov/oig/about The above list of key personnel was updated 08–2018. [For the National Archives and Records Administration statement of organization, see the Federal Register of June 25, 1985, 50 FR 26278] The National Archives and Records Administration safeguards and preserves the records of the U.S. Government, ensuring that the American people can discover, use, and learn from their documentary heritage. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the successor agency to the National Archives Establishment, which was created in 1934 and later, in 1949, incorporated into the General Services Administration as the National Archives and Records Service. NARA was established as an independent agency in the Federal Government's executive branch by act of October 19, 1984 (44 U.S.C. 2101 et seq.), effective April 1, 1985. https://www.archives.gov/about Agency Services Agency Services leads NARA's efforts to meet the ongoing records management needs of the Federal Government and to represent the public interest in the accountability and transparency of this management. Its components include the Office of the Chief Records Officer; the Federal Records Centers Program, including the National Personnel Records Center; the Information Security Oversight Office; the National Declassification Center; and the Office of Government Information Services. http://www.archives.gov/about/organization/nara101_charts_A.pdf Archival Program NARA maintains the U.S. Government's most historically valuable records, ranging from the Revolutionary War era to the recent past; arranges and preserves records and prepares finding aids to facilitate their use; makes records publicly accessible online and in its research rooms; answers requests for information contained in its holdings; and provides, for a fee, copies of records. NARA holdings include the records of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, which are preserved and administered by the Center for Legislative Archives. Many important records are available in microfilm and accessible online. Archival records are maintained in NARA facilities in the Washington, DC, area. Records of exceptional local or regional interest are maintained in NARA archives located in other parts of the country. There are also nine NARA-affiliated archives facilities that hold NARA-owned records and make them available to the public. http://www.archives.gov/research Office of Innovation The Office of Innovation finds innovative ways to serve its customers and to increase access to and delivery of records through all forms of media. Its mission includes demonstrating leadership in the archival and information access field. The Office https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S8zJJ7OvwnI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:30 PM] coordinates NARA's efforts for Open Government and the National Digital Strategy. It comprises several divisions: digitization; digital engagement, including Internet, social media, and NARA's online catalog; business architecture, standards and authorities; and the Innovation Hub. http://www.archives.gov/innovation-hub Office of the Chief Records Officer The Office of the Chief Records Officer assists Government agencies with their records management programs and the lifecycle management of Federal records. The Office formulates recommendations for Governmentwide policies, procedures, regulations, and guidance on the creation, management, and disposition of records in various media. It conducts inspections, evaluations, and surveys of records and records management programs in agencies; reports its findings; and recommends improvements or necessary corrective actions. The Office also provides records management services, including appraisal and scheduling, technical assistance, training, consultation, and analysis regarding policy matters, as well as identifying permanent records eligible for transfer to the National Archives. http://records-express.blogs.archives.gov | Email: rm.communications@nara.gov Records Management To ensure proper documentation of the organization, policies, and activities of the Government, NARA develops standards and guidelines for nationwide management and disposition of recorded information. It appraises Federal records and approves disposition schedules. NARA also inspects agency records and management practices, develops records management training programs, provides guidance and assistance on records management, and stores inactive records. http://www.archives.gov/records-mgmt Federal Records Centers Program NARA's Federal Records Centers Program (FRCP) stores and services active and inactive records for Federal agencies. A national network of 18 facilities, the FRCP system currently stores more than 30 million cubic feet of records. Since 1999, the FRCP system has operated as a reimbursable program that provides the Federal community with services on a fee-for-service basis. These services include storage of textual and special media records; management of classified and nonclassified records; retrieval of records needed by customers to conduct daily business or fulfill statutory requirements; expedited responses to congressional inquiries, litigation, and urgent business needs; disposition services, including the disposal of temporary records that have reached the end of their required retention period and the transfer of permanent records to the legal custody of the National Archives; and a variety of special projects based on customer needs. https://www.archives.gov/frc The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, MO, is the largest facility in the FRCP system. This facility stores and services the civilian personnel, medical, and pay records of former U.S. Civil Service employees and the personnel, medical, and related records of discharged military personnel. The NPRC maintains research rooms where Federal employees and the general public can review official military and civilian personnel folders and other related records. It also supports Federal agencies by providing them with technical advice on and services relating to records disposition, filing and classification schemes, document conversion, and protection of civilian and military records. https://www.archives.gov/st-louis https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S8zJJ7OvwnI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:30 PM] Email: frc@nara.gov For further information, contact the Federal Records Centers. Phone 314-801-9300. Information Security Oversight Office The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) oversees programs for classified national security information and controlled unclassified information in both Government and industry and reports on their status annually to the President. It receives policy and program guidance from the National Security Council and operates under the authority of Executive Orders 12829, 13549, 13587, 13526, and 13556. As a NARA component, ISOO's goals are fourfold: holding classification activities to the minimum necessary standard for protecting national security; promoting consistency and transparency in how controlled unclassified information is handled; efficiently and cost-effectively safeguarding classified national security information; and encouraging declassification of and public access to information as soon as security considerations permit. https://www.archives.gov/isoo/about In 2010, ISOO was named the Executive agent for administering Executive Order 13556, "Controlled Unclassified Information." The order establishes consistent information sharing and protection practices by replacing the ad hoc, agency-specific policies and procedures with an Executive branchwide program to manage unclassified information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to and consistent with applicable law, regulations, and Governmentwide policies. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/DCPD-201000942/pdf/DCPD-201000942.pdf http://www.archives.gov/isoo | Email: isoo@nara.gov For further information, contact the Information Security Oversight Office. Phone, 202357-5250. National Archives Trust Fund Board The National Archives Trust Fund Board receives funds from the sale of historic document reproductions and publications based on historic records, as well as from gifts and bequests. The Board invests these funds and uses income to support archival functions such as the preparation of publications that make historic records information more widely available. Members of the Board are the Archivist of the United States, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities. http://www.archives.gov/about/laws/nara-trust-fund-board.html For further information, contact the Secretary, National Archives Trust Fund Board. Phone, 301-837-3165. National Declassification Center The National Declassification Center (NDC) was established by Executive Order 13526 and began operations in early January of 2010. The Center is responsible for the timely and appropriate processing of referrals between agencies for accessioned Federal records and transferred Presidential records; general interagency declassification activities necessary to fulfill the requirements of sections 3.3 and 3.4 of the Order; the exchange among agencies of detailed declassification guidance to support equity recognition; the development of effective, transparent, and standard declassification work processes, training, and quality assurance measures; the development of solutions to declassification challenges posed by electronic records, special media, and emerging technologies; and the linkage and effective utilization of existing agency databases and the use of new technologies to support declassification activities under the purview of the Center. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S8zJJ7OvwnI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:30 PM] http://www.archives.gov/declassification | Email: ndc@nara.gov For further information, contact the National Declassification Center. Phone, 301-8370405. National Historical Publications and Records Commission The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) is NARA's grant-making affiliate. NHPRC supports the preservation and promotes the use of America's documentary heritage that is essential for understanding American culture, democracy, and history. NHPRC grants help State and local archives, universities, historical societies, and other nonprofit organizations preserve and manage electronic records, improve training and techniques, strengthen archival programs, preserve and process records collections, and provide access to them through the publication of finding aids and documentary editions of the papers of the Founding Era and other themes and historical figures in American history. NHPRC works in partnership with a national network of State historical records advisory boards. It also provides Federal leadership in public policy affecting the preservation of and access to America's documentary heritage. http://www.archives.gov/nhprc | Email: nhprc@archives.gov For further information, contact the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Phone, 202-357-5010. Office of Government Information Services Established under the OPEN Government Act of 2007 (5 U.S.C. 101), the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) works with agencies across the Executive branch to improve the Government's ability to respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. OGIS serves as liaison between individuals making FOIA requests and administrative agencies, providing mediation services to resolve disputes as an alternative to litigation. OGIS reviews policies and procedures of administrative agencies under FOIA. OGIS also reviews agency compliance with FOIA and recommends policy changes to the President and Congress. http://ogis.archives.gov | Email: ogis@nara.gov For further information, contact the Office of Government Information Services. Phone, 202-741-5770. Office of the Federal Register The Federal Register system is an official legal information service of the U.S. Government. The Federal Register system operates under the general authority of the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register (ACFR), as well as under statutory and regulatory authority that is specific to the Office of the Federal Register (OFR). The OFR is a component of NARA, which is obliged by statute to partner with the Government Publishing Office (GPO) to provide Federal Register publications and services to the public. The OFR's mission centers on informing citizens of their rights and obligations, documenting the actions of Federal agencies, and providing a public forum for participation in the democratic process. https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/about The OFR makes the official text of several document types publicly accessible: administrative regulations and notices, Presidential documents, and Federal laws. In partnership with the GPO, its editors prepare and publish the "Code of Federal Regulations," "Compilation of Presidential Documents," "Federal Register," "Public Papers of the Presidents," and "United States Statutes at Large," as well as additional https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S8zJJ7OvwnI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:30 PM] publications. https://www.archives.gov/federal-register The OFR coordinates the functions of the Electoral College on behalf of the American people, the Archivist of the United States, the Congress, and the States. It also administers the constitutional amendment process. Email: fedreg.info@nara.gov For further information, contact Information Services and Technology, Office of the Federal Register. Phone, 202-741-6000. TTY, 202-741-6086. Fax, 202-741-6012. Presidential Libraries NARA operates the Libraries of Presidents Herbert Hoover through George W. Bush. While such records were once considered personal papers, all Presidential records created on or after January 20, 1981, are declared by law to be owned and controlled by the United States and are required to be transferred to NARA at the end of an administration, pursuant to the Presidential Records Act of 1978 (44 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.). The Office of Presidential Libraries within the National Archives oversees the archival, museum, and education programs of the 14 Presidential Libraries, including the new and fully digital Barack Obama Presidential Library. https://www.obamalibrary.gov/about-us Through the Presidential Libraries, which are located at sites selected by the Presidents and built with private funds, NARA preserves and makes available the records, personal papers, and artifacts of a President's administration. Each Library operates a research room and offers reference services for Presidential papers and other historical materials. The Libraries display artifacts and other holdings in museum exhibits illustrating the life and times of a President. The Presidential Libraries also promote citizen engagement by providing programs for students of all ages. http://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries For further information, contact the Office of Presidential Libraries. Phone, 301-8373250. Fax, 301-837-3199. Research Services Research Services provides world-class services to customers seeking access to NARA's accessioned Federal records. Records are available for research purposes in reading rooms at the National Archives Building (Archives I) in Washington, DC; the National Archives (Archives II) in College Park, MD; and various regional facilities throughout the Nation. https://www.archives.gov/research Sources of Information A–Z Index NARA's website has an alphabetical subject index to help visitors navigate its content. https://www.archives.gov/global-pages/subject-index.html Amending the Constitution NARA's website describes the roles played by the Archivist of the United States and the Office of the Federal Register in the ratification process of a constitutional amendment. https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/constitution Annual Performance Plans and Reports https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S8zJJ7OvwnI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:30 PM] NARA complies with the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010 by posting its annual performance plans and annual reports online. https://www.archives.gov/about/plans-reports/performance-accountability Blogs NARA maintains multiple blogs. https://www.archives.gov/social-media/blogs Business Opportunities Resources for doing business with NARA, as well as an inventory of service contracts awarded by the agency, are available online. http://www.archives.gov/contracts Calendar NARA maintains a calendar of public events on its website. A recorded announcement of events in Washington, DC, and College Park, MD, also is available. Phone, 202-357-5000. TDD, 301-837-0482. http://www.archives.gov/calendar Career Opportunities NARA has a nationwide network of facilities. The agency relies on professionals with administrative, archival, editorial, technical, and other skills to carry out its mission. For more information, visit the "Careers at NARA" web page or contact the Office of Human Capital in St. Louis, MO. Phone, 800-827-0885. https://www.archives.gov/careers In 2017, NARA ranked 22d among 25 midsize Government agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/NQ00 Center for Legislative Archives The Center for Legislative Archives houses the official records of the U.S. Congress from 1789 to the present. These records are in the permanent legal custody of the Senate and House of Representatives, and their rules govern them. The Center responds to congressional committee requests for records to support congressional business needs. It is a full-service archive that assists the Senate and House archivists with managing records, that processes congressional and legislative branch records and provides public access to them, and that creates exhibits, public programs, and educational materials and workshops on the history of the Congress and representative government. Phone, 202-357-5350. Fax, 202-357-5911. http://www.archives.gov/legislative | Email: legislative.archives@nara.gov Charters of Freedom The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights have secured the rights of Americans for over two centuries. High resolution images of these three documents, transcriptions of their texts, and articles written on them are available online. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs Congressional Affairs https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S8zJJ7OvwnI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:30 PM] The Congressional Affairs Office maintains liaison with congressional staffs and responds to their inquiries. Phone, 202-357-5100. Fax, 202-357-5959. https://www.archives.gov/congress | Email: congress.affairs@nara.gov Democracy Starts Here The National Archives contains over 9 billion records—some frivolous, some funny, but others serious, even repellent. More than a national scrapbook, this repository of records gives Americans the opportunity to gain unfiltered, unmediated glimpses of their shared national history, to consider their Government's achievements and shortcomings, to reflect on the praiseworthy and shameful, and to engage in the civic responsibilities of renewing their Nation and fortifying and expanding its democratic institutions. In an 11-minute video, Discovery Channel captures this fundamental concept that sustains NARA's mission. https://videocast.nih.gov/sla/NARA/dsh/index.html For over five decades, the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) has awarded grants for projects that publish the American story. The Commission also funds projects that preserve and make accessible the records of all types that are housed in historical repositories across the Nation. The American story is more diverse and unexpected than the Nation's Founding Fathers and 45 Presidents. It includes abolitionists, civil rights leaders, progressives, radicals, and reformers—Chief John Ross, Eugene Debs, Frederick Douglass, Emma Goldman, Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, Martin Luther King, Jr., Henry Wallace, and others— whose collections and papers the NHPRC has helped make more accessible. https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2004/fall/nhprc-sidebar.html Electoral College The "U.S. Electoral College" web page offers a trove of information on the Electoral College, as well as external resources for learning about elections and voting in the United States. Phone, 202-741-6030. https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college | Email: electoral.college@nara.gov Exhibits The National Archives in Washington, DC, and the Presidential Libraries and several regional facilities regularly host onsite exhibits. NARA also has national traveling exhibits that bring documents and records of the National Archives to communities nationwide. NARA's website features dozens of online exhibits on a range of topics: gifts that Presidents received, Government drawings, New Deal-era Federal art projects, work and the workplace in the 19th and 20th centuries, the influenza epidemic of 1918, and more. https://www.archives.gov/exhibits | Email: National_Archives_Exhibits_Staff@nara.gov Forms Some of the most commonly used forms for obtaining National Archives historical records—Eastern Cherokee applications, Federal census records, Federal land entry files, military pension / bounty land warrant applications, passenger arrival records, post-World War I military records, and pre-World War I military service records—are available online. https://www.archives.gov/forms https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S8zJJ7OvwnI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:30 PM] Founders Online The National Historical Publications and Records Commission and The University of Virginia Press have collaborated to create the "Founders Online" website, which gives the public free electronic access to the historical documents of the Founders of the United States. The site contains over 176,000 searchable and fully annotated documents from the Founding Fathers Papers projects. These documents include the correspondence and other writings of Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, President John Adams and his family, and Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. https://founders.archives.gov/ | Email: foundersonline@nara.gov Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) To any person, the FOIA gives a statutory right for obtaining access to Government information in the records of executive branch agencies. This right to access is limited, however, when the requested information is shielded from disclosure by any of nine exemptions contained within the statute. https://www.archives.gov/foia Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) NARA posts answers to FAQs on its website. https://www.archives.gov/faqs History In the early 1930s, the Nation had a records management problem: Federal records were being housed in abandoned buildings, attics, and basements, where security and storage conditions were inadequate. In 1934, the U.S. Congress acted. To learn what it did to solve the problem, visit the "National Archives History" web page. https://www.archives.gov/about/history | Email: archives.historian@nara.gov Know Your Records To assist genealogical and historical researchers with using Federal Government records held at the National Archives, NARA hosts Know Your Records events. Phone, 202-357-5260. http://www.archives.gov/calendar/know-your-records/index.html | Email: kyr@nara.gov Museum Shops Document facsimiles, publications, and souvenirs and gifts are available for sale at each Presidential Library and at the National Archives in Washington, DC. Phone, 202-357-5271. http://www.myarchivesstore.org News NARA posts press releases on its website. https://www.archives.gov/press Open Government NARA supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.archives.gov/open https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S8zJJ7OvwnI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:30 PM] Organizational Chart NARA's organizational chart may be found on their website. https://www.archives.gov/about/organization The "NARA Organization" web page allows easy access to information that complements the agency's organizational chart. https://www.archives.gov/about/organization/chart-text.html Páginas en Español The NARA website features a collection of pages whose content is in Spanish. https://www.archives.gov/espanol Plain Language NARA supports the Plain Writing Act of 2010 by "promoting clear Government communication that the public can understand and use." Its staff seeks to use plain language in documents that contain information on NARA benefits or services, that are necessary for obtaining them, and that explain compliance with a National Archives requirement. If a document or web page contains material that is unclear, please contact NARA via email and suggest a way to enhance clarity. https://www.archives.gov/open/plain-writing | Email: plainwriting@nara.gov Publications The "Publications" web page contains a hyperlinked list of NARA's most requested publications: "Black History Guide," "Guide to Genealogical Research," "Military Service Records at the National Archives," "Researcher News," and more. https://www.archives.gov/publications The Office of Records Services in Washington, DC, and the Office of Regional Records Services produce most of the publications on the "Publications" web page; however, other NARA offices also publish materials and a few of them do so extensively. These other offices include the Information Security Oversight Office, Office of the Federal Register, Office of Presidential Libraries, and public affairs staff. https://www.archives.gov/publications/organization.html NARA units enter into cooperative arrangements with other organizations to produce and sell publications. To become acquainted with these partnership publications, visit the publications with partners web page. https://www.archives.gov/publications/partnerships.html The "Federal Register Publications" web page provides convenient access to the "Federal Register," "Code of Federal Regulations," "List of CFR Sections Affected," "Compilation of Presidential Documents," "United States Statutes at Large," and other publications associated with the Office of the Federal Register. https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/publications "Prologue" magazine has been published quarterly by NARA for nearly 50 years. Issues of "Prologue" feature stories that are based on the National Archives' holdings and that highlight its programs. https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue "Presidential Perspectives from the National Archives" highlights modern American Presidents and the National Archives Presidential Libraries System. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S8zJJ7OvwnI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:30 PM] https://www.archives.gov/publications/presidential-materials.html Records Management Records management brochures and pamphlets, posters, and publications are available online. https://www.archives.gov/publications/records-mgmt.html The national records management training program provides records management instruction to Federal employees and contractors. http://www.archives.gov/records-mgmt/training/index.html | Email: NARA.RecordsMgtTraining@nara.gov Researcher Newsletter "Researcher News" covers relevant and the most up-to-date information for conducting research at the National Archives. The newsletter is available online in Portable Document Format (PDF) and also disseminated via email subscription. http://www.archives.gov/research/newsletter | Email: kyr@nara.gov Resources for Educators NARA's website has a trove of information and resources to assist teachers. https://www.archives.gov/education DocsTeach is an online tool that helps educators use National Archives documents for teaching their students. https://www.docsteach.org | Email: docsteach@nara.gov Resources for Genealogists NARA's website has a trove of information and resources to assist genealogy researchers. https://www.archives.gov/research/genealogy Service Records The "Veterans' Service Records" web page explains how to request service records online, to conduct research using military records, to replace lost medal and awards, and to browse World War II photographs. https://www.archives.gov/veterans Social Media NARA has pages on Facebook. https://www.archives.gov/social-media/facebook NARA tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on its Twitter accounts. https://www.archives.gov/social-media/twitter Organizations within NARA post videos on YouTube channels. https://www.archives.gov/social-media/youtube Today's Document Each day a different American historical document is featured on NARA's website. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S8zJJ7OvwnI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:30 PM] https://www.archives.gov/historical-docs/todays-doc Visitors' Information The "Visit Us" web page has a nationwide list of NARA facilities—Federal records centers, Presidential Libraries, and research facilities. The list includes directions to, hours for, and details on each facility. https://www.archives.gov/locations The National Archives Museum is open every day of the week, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., except on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and admission is free. Directions, maps, and information on public programs and for planning a visit are available online. https://www.archives.gov/museum/visit Volunteer Opportunities Opportunities to volunteer are available onsite at NARA's historic building in Washington, DC, and at its modern facility in College Park, MD, as well as outside the Nation's capital at the Presidential Libraries and at NARA facilities in Alaska, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. Offsite opportunities are available, too. Volunteers can contribute online by editing "Wikipedia" articles related to records of the National Archives, inserting public-domain photographs into already written "Wikipedia" articles, transcribing digitized records, and tagging records with keywords, terms, and labels. http://www.archives.gov/careers/volunteering http://www.archives.gov | Email: inquire@nara.gov For further information, write or visit the National Archives and Records Administration, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20408-0001. Phone, 202-357-5400. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S8zJJ7OvwnI=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:30 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a SEARCH keyword or phrase to find your match. National Capital Planning Commission NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION 401 Ninth Street NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20004 202-482-7200 http://www.ncpc.gov CHAIR L. Preston Bryant, Jr. Member Arrington Dixon Member Thomas Gallas Member Geoffery Griffis Member Elizabeth White Administrator of General Services (ex officio) Emily W. Murphy Chair, Council of the District of Columbia (ex officio) Philip Mendelson Chair, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (ex officio) Chair, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (ex officio) Trey Gowdy Ron Johnson Mayor of the District of Columbia (ex officio) Muriel Bowser Secretary of Defense (ex officio) Jim Mattis Secretary of the Interior (ex officio) Ryan Zinke STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Marcel C. Acosta Chief Operating Officer Barry S. Socks Director, Office of Public Engagement / Secretary to the Commission Julia A. Koster Director, Physical Planning Elizabeth Miller Director, Policy and Research Michael A. Sherman Director, Urban Design and Plan Review Diane Sullivan Director, Office of Administration Debra. Dickson General Counsel Anne R. Schuyler [For the National Capital Planning Commission statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 1, Part 456.2] The National Capital Planning Commission conducts planning and development activities for Federal lands and facilities in the National Capital Region—the District of Columbia, the City of Alexandria, and all land areas within the boundaries of Montgomery, Prince George's, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Arlington Counties. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=ZSxK1fUwLnw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:34 PM] Organizational Chart The National Capital Planning Commission was established as a park planning agency by act of June 6, 1924, as amended (40 U.S.C. 8701 et seq.). Two years later, its role was expanded to include comprehensive planning. In 1952, the National Capital Planning Act designated the Commission as the central planning agency for the Federal and District of Columbia governments. https://www.ncpc.gov/ncpc/Main(T2)/About_Us(tr2)/About_Us(tr3)/History.html In 1973, the National Capital Planning Act was amended by the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which made the mayor of the District of Columbia the chief planner for the District and gave the Commission specific authority for reviewing certain District decisions. The Commission continues to serve, however, as the central planning agency for the Federal Government in the National Capital Region. The Commission comprises five appointed and seven ex officio members. Three citizen members, including the Chair, are appointed by the President. The mayor of the District of Columbia appoints the other two members. The Presidential appointees include one resident from Maryland, one resident from Virginia, and one from anywhere else in the United States. The two mayoral appointees must be District of Columbia residents. https://www.ncpc.gov/ncpc/Main(T2)/About_Us(tr2)/AboutUs.html Sources of Information Business Opportunities The Commission posts contracting opportunities on its Web site. http://www.ncpc.gov/ncpc/Main(T2)/About_Us(tr2)/About_Us(tr3)/Opportunities.html Career Opportunities The Commission posts employment opportunities on its Web site. http://www.ncpc.gov/ncpc/Main(T2)/About_Us(tr2)/About_Us(tr3)/Opportunities.html Events The Commission posts upcoming events that are open to the public online. https://www.ncpc.gov/ncpc/Main(T2)/PublicParticipation(Tr2)/Public%20Participation(Tr3)/UpcomingEvents.html Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) FOIA requests should be addressed to the Chief FOIA Officer, National Capital Planning Commission, 401 9th Street NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20004. Requests also may be submitted by fax or email. Fax, 202-482-7272 https://www.ncpc.gov/open/home.html Internships The Commission offers internships for students at accredited colleges and universities. Students with various educational backgrounds—architecture, communications, community planning, computer aided design, geography and geographic information systems, historic preservation, landscape architecture, law, urban design—are encouraged to apply. http://www.ncpc.gov/ncpc/Main(T2)/About_Us(tr2)/About_Us(tr3)/Opportunities.html Memorial Map The Commission, in conjunction with the National Park Service, offers Internet users an interactive map of commemorative works in the Nation's capital. https://www.ncpc.gov/memorials Newsletters Monthly newsletters are available online. https://www.ncpc.gov/ncpc/Main(T2)/Publications(Tr2)/Publications(Tr3)/CompleteCatalogue.html? ccpage=1 An archive of quarterly newsletters running from 1998 to 2009 is available online. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=ZSxK1fUwLnw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:34 PM] https://www.ncpc.gov/ncpc/Main(T2)/Publications(Tr2)/Publications(Tr3)/CompleteCatalogue.html? ccpage=3 News The Commission posts recent news releases on its Web site. Starting with the year 2001, an online archive contains releases from previous years. https://www.ncpc.gov/ncpc/Main(T2)/Media(Tr2)/Media(Tr3)/NewsReleaseArchive.html Open Government The Commission supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.ncpc.gov/open/home.html Plain Language The Commission's writers and editors are committed to using plain language in new communications and revising confusing or unclear language in existing material. If a sentence or paragraph's clarity needs improvement, send them a note using the online form. https://www.ncpc.gov/open/home.html Publications Recently released and frequently requested publications are accessible online. https://www.ncpc.gov/ncpc/Main(T2)/Publications(Tr2)/Publications.html Reports Starting with the year 2004, the Commission's annual reports are accessible online. https://www.ncpc.gov/ncpc/Main(T2)/Publications(Tr2)/Publications(Tr3)/CompleteCatalogue.html? ccpage=4 Site Map Web site visitors may use the site map to look for specific topics or to browse for content that aligns with their interests. https://www.ncpc.gov/ncpc/Main(T2)/siteMap.html https://www.ncpc.gov/ncpc/Main(T2)/About_Us(tr2)/About_Us(tr3)/Contactus.html | Email: info@ncpc.gov For further information, contact the National Capital Planning Commission, 401 Ninth Street NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20004. Phone, 202-482-7200. Fax, 202-482-7272. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=ZSxK1fUwLnw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:34 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH National Credit Union Administration NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 703-518-6300 http://www.ncua.gov BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR J. Mark McWatters Member Richard T. Metsger Member (vacancy) HEADQUARTERS–Washington, DC CHAIR J. Mark McWatters Member of the Board Richard T. Metsger Chief of Staff Sarah D. Vega OFFICE HEADS Chief Economist Ralph Monaco Chief Financial Officer Rendell L. Jones Chief Information Officer Edward Dorris Director, Consumer Protection Gail Laster Director, Continuity and Security Management Joy Miller Director, Examination and Insurance Larry Fazio Director, Human Resources Cheryl Eyre Director, Minority and Women Inclusion Monica Davy Director, National Examinations and Supervision Scott Hunt Director, Public and Congressional Affairs Alfred V. Garesché, Acting Director, Small Credit Union Initiatives Martha Ninichuk Executive Director Mark A. Treichel General Counsel Michael McKenna Inspector General James W. Hagen https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tMjykRJITN8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:38 PM] https://www.ncua.gov/about/leadership/Pages/default.aspx The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. [For the National Credit Union Administration statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 12, Part 720] The National Credit Union Administration provides a trustworthy credit union system that builds confidence in the Nation's system of cooperative credit. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) was established by act of March 10, 1970 (12 U.S.C. 1752), and reorganized by act of November 10, 1978 (12 U.S.C. 226), as an independent agency in the executive branch of the Federal Government. It regulates and insures all Federal credit unions and insures State-chartered credit unions that apply and qualify for share insurance. The Administration's Board comprises three members whom the President appoints and the Senate must confirm. Members serve staggered terms of 6 years, and no more than two of them can belong to the same political party. https://www.ncua.gov/about/leadership/Pages/default.aspx Activities Chartering The NCUA grants Federal credit union charters to groups sharing a common bond of occupation or association or to groups within a well-defined neighborhood, community, or rural district. Before granting a Federal charter, the NCUA conducts a preliminary investigation to determine if certain standards are met. https://www.ncua.gov/services/Pages/field-of-membership-chartering.aspx Examinations The NCUA regularly examines Federal credit unions to assess their solvency, to ensure their compliance with laws and regulations, and to assist credit union management and improve operations. For further information, contact the Director, Office of Examination and Insurance. Phone, 703-518-6360. Share Insurance The act of October 19, 1970 (12 U.S.C. 1781 et seq.), provides for a program of share insurance, in which participation is mandatory for Federal credit unions. In some States, State-chartered credit unions must participate in the share insurance program. In other States, State-chartered credit unions may opt to participate in the insurance program. The National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund requires each participating credit union to place and maintain a 1-percent deposit of its insured savings with the Fund. Credit union members' accounts are insured up to $250,000. http://www.mycreditunion.gov/protect/Pages/SI.aspx Supervision Supervisory activities are carried out through regular examiner contacts and by periodic policy and regulatory releases from the Administration. The NCUA also identifies emerging problems and monitors operations between examinations. NCUA central offices include examination and supervision programs. Five regional offices manage the oversight of credit unions. http://www.ncua.gov/about/pages/Contact.aspx https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tMjykRJITN8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:38 PM] Sources of Information A–Z Index The NCUA Web site has an A–Z index to help visitors navigate its content. https://www.ncua.gov/Pages/SiteIndex.aspx Business Opportunities The NCUA selects vendors who offer the best value to help the agency meet its mission. The Division of Procurement and Facilities Management is responsible for procuring goods and services. Phone, 703-518-6410. Fax, 703-518-6662. https://www.ncua.gov/About/Pages/business-opportunities.aspx | Email: ocfoprocurement@ncua.gov Career Opportunities Career information is available from the Office of Human Resources. Phone, 703518-6510. Fax, 703-518-6539. http://www.ncua.gov/about/Leadership/Pages/page_hr.aspx | Email: ohrmail@ncua.gov The NCUA relies heavily on credit union examiners to carry out its mission. Watch the video "A Day in the Life of a Credit Union Examiner" to learn about the training required and the role a fully trained examiner plays in safeguarding the stability of the Nation's credit union system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP-dgprNGnw&feature=youtu.be The NCUA ranks among the top midsize Government agencies in the Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/overall/mid Closed Credit Unions The Asset Management and Assistance Center conducts credit union liquidations and performs asset management and recovery. It also participates in the operational phases of a failed credit union’s conservatorship and assists with record reconstruction. The Center posts up-to-date information on closed, conserved, liquidated, and merged credit unions on the NCUA Web site. https://www.ncua.gov/services/Pages/closed-credit-unions.aspx | Email: amacmail@ncua.gov Consumer Assistance For answers to questions on credit union insurance and other consumer matters or to submit a complaint, contact the NCUA Consumer Assistance Center on weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., eastern standard time. After regular business hours, callers may leave a recorded message. Phone, 800-755-1030. http://www.mycreditunion.gov/consumer-assistance-center/Pages/default.aspx Español Read Spanish better than English? Visit the Spanish version of the NCUA Web site. https://espanol.ncua.gov/newsroom/Pages/newsroom.aspx Federally Insured Credit Unions A directory of federally insured credit unions that includes addresses, asset levels, and membership numbers is available online and for review at central and regional https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tMjykRJITN8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:38 PM] offices. Copies of the directory are available for a nominal fee: Write NCUA, Publications, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3428. Phone, 703-518-6340. http://www.ncua.gov/Legal/GuidesEtc/Pages/CUDirectory.aspx Financial Literacy The NCUA offers financial literacy and educational resources to help consumers increase their savings and achieve their financial goals. https://www.ncua.gov/consumers/Pages/financial-literacy-resources.aspx Fraud Hotline The NCUA operates a hotline for reporting illegal or suspicious activity associated with credit union employees, members, or officials in federally insured credit unions. Phone, 800-827-9650 or 703-518-6550 (Washington, DC, area). https://www.ncua.gov/services/Pages/fraud-hotline.aspx Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The act allows any person to obtain records of a Federal agency. A record may be withheld only if it carries an exemption under the FOIA. The NCUA operates a FOIA requester service center to answer questions related to the FOIA process, to provide information on the status of a request, and to answer questions about documents that a requester has received from the NCUA. Phone, 703-518-6540. Fax, 703-518-6569. https://www.ncua.gov/services/Pages/freedom-of-information-act.aspx | Email: FOIA@ncua.gov Games / Activities Games for testing and activities for exercising financial knowledge are available on the Web site MyCreditUnion.gov. https://www.mycreditunion.gov/tools-resources/Pages/Games-and-Activities.aspx Glossaries The NCUA maintains a glossary of the common terms associated with the corporate system resolution costs. https://www.ncua.gov/regulation-supervision/Pages/corporate-systemresolution/glossary.aspx The Web site MyCreditUnion.gov has a glossary of common terms associated with the share insurance coverage. http://www.mycreditunion.gov/estimator/Pages/glossary_calculator.aspx History Court reporter Alphonse Desjardins knew loan sharks were charging outrageous rates of interest in Quebec. He did not like their predatory lending and responded by organizing La Caisse Populaire de Levis, the first credit union in North America, to provide affordable credit to working class families. Nearly a decade later, on April 6, 1909, with the assistance of Desjardins, the St. Mary’s Cooperative Credit Association, the first credit union in the United States, opened its doors in Manchester, New Hampshire. Yet the moniker "Father of U.S. Credit Unions" would be earned by another. To learn who this person was and what he did for credit unions, visit the NCUA "History" Web page. https://www.ncua.gov/About/Pages/history.aspx https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tMjykRJITN8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:38 PM] Learning NCUA webinars and Learning Management Service provide free educational materials. Webinars help credit union professionals stay current on important topics affecting the credit union community. Generally 90 minutes in length, live webinars are scheduled throughout the year. Archived webinars may be viewed on demand approximately three weeks after the live event. The Learning Management Service educates people on building community partnerships, credit union operations, how credit unions are governed, how the credit union system works, and products and services. Phone, 703-518-6610. https://www.ncua.gov/services/Pages/small-credit-union-initiatives/learning.aspx | Email: OSCUImail@ncua.gov Locate a Credit Union The NCUA Web site features a credit union locator tool, which complements the research a credit union tool. The locator provides a graphical map of credit unions based on an address search. The locator also allows the user to view a credit union's contact information, the services that it offers, and directions to it. http://mapping.ncua.gov Newsroom The NCUA posts annual reports, events, press releases, speeches, testimonies, and its newsletter "The NCUA Report." https://www.ncua.gov/newsroom/Pages/newsroom.aspx Open Government NCUA supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. The NCUA regards openness, in terms of budget, policy, and operations, as essential to fulfilling its statutory mission and maintaining public trust. https://www.ncua.gov/about/Pages/open-government.aspx Organizational Chart The NCUA posts a Joint Photographic Group (JPG) file of its organizational chart online for viewing and downloading. https://www.ncua.gov/Style%20Library/MainTheme/images/offices/org-chartdownload.jpg Plain Language The Plain Writing Act of 2010 promotes clear Government communication “to improve the effectiveness and accountability of Federal agencies to the public." Members of the public are welcome to comment on the NCUA’s compliance with the act and to make suggestions for improving communication. Contact the NCUA via email if content in documents or on web pages is difficult to understand. https://www.ncua.gov/About/Pages/open-government/plain-writing.aspx | Email: PlainWriting@ncua.gov Proposed Regulations The NCUA encourages the public to submit a comment on its proposed rules. Fax, 703-518-6319. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tMjykRJITN8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:38 PM] https://www.ncua.gov/regulation-supervision/Pages/rules/proposed.aspx | Email: regcomments@ncua.gov Publications To order publications, contact the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Payment by check, credit card, or money order is acceptable and prepayment is required. Phone, 703-518-6340. https://www.ncua.gov/services/Pages/order-publications.aspx Manuals and guides are available online to facilitate compliance with NCUA rules and regulations and with those from other agencies. The manuals and guides are not definitive and should be used in conjunction with other supervisory guidance and information provided by the NCUA and other Federal financial services regulators. https://www.ncua.gov/regulation-supervision/Pages/manuals-guides.aspx Research a Credit Union The NCUA Web site features a credit union research tool, which complements the credit union locator. The research tool is text-based, and it can find a credit union and its profile by using a variety of search parameters. http://mapping.ncua.gov/ResearchCreditUnion.aspx RSS Feeds / Email Subscriptions RSS services provide updates on NCUA Board actions, regulatory alerts, and supervisory guidance. Credit unions, members of the media, and general stakeholders can opt to receive notifications on Board actions, events, and general agency news. https://www.ncua.gov/Pages/rss.aspx NCUA Express gives email users another option for receiving electronic NCUA communications. Within hours of a letter, press release, regulatory alert, or other communication being published, a message describing it and a link for downloading it are sent to a subscriber's inbox. https://www.ncua.gov/Pages/ncuaexpress.aspx Share Insurance Estimator The Web site MyCreditUnion.gov features a share insurance estimator to help consumers, credit unions, and their members know how NCUA share insurance rules apply to member share accounts—what is insured and what portion, if any, exceeds coverage limits. http://www.mycreditunion.gov/estimator/Pages/default.aspx | Email: DCAMail@ncua.gov Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse for content that aligns with their interests. https://www.ncua.gov/Pages/SiteMap.aspx Social Media The NCUA has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/NCUAgov The NCUA tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tMjykRJITN8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:38 PM] https://twitter.com/TheNCUA The NCUA posts educational videos, quarterly economic updates, and speeches on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/NCUAchannel Starting a Federal Credit Union Groups interested in forming a Federal credit union may obtain free information from the appropriate regional office. Information is also available on the "How to Start a Credit Union" Web page. https://www.ncua.gov/services/Pages/field-of-membership-chartering/start-a-creditunion.aspx | Email: NewFCU@ncua.gov https://www.ncua.gov/About/Pages/contact.aspx For further information, contact the Office of Public and Congressional Affairs, National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3428. Phone, 703-518-6330. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=tMjykRJITN8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:38 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities National Endowment for the Arts National Endowment for the Humanities Institute of Museum and Library Services SEARCH NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20506 202-682-5400 TDD, 202-682-5496 http://www.arts.gov CHAIR R. Jane Chu Senior Deputy Chairman Mary Anne Carter Chief Information Officer Vacant Chief of Staff Mike Griffin Deputy Chairman, Management and Budget Vacant Director, Accessibility Beth Bienvenu Director, Administrative Services Kathy Daum Director, Artist Communities and Presenting and Multidisciplinary Works / Michael Orlove International Activities Coordinator Director, Arts Education Ayanna N. Hudson Director, Budget John Sotelo Director, Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity Director, Dance Director, Design Programs / Visual Arts Division Team Leader Mike Griffin Jennifer Kareliusson, Acting Vacant Director, Finance Heidi Ren Director, Folk and Traditional Arts Clifford Murphy Director, Grants and Contracts Nicki Jacobs Director, Guidelines and Panel Operations Jillian L. Miller Director, Human Resources Craig M. McCord, Sr. Director, Literature Amy Stolls https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=K4pEcqsTbGc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:42 PM] Director, Local Arts Agencies and Challenge America Director, Media Arts Director, Museums, Visual Arts, and Indemnity Vacant Jax Deluca Wendy Clark Director, Music and Opera Ann Meier Baker Director, Public Affairs Jessamyn Sarmiento Director, Research and Analysis Sunil Iyengar Director, State and Regional Partnerships Laura Scanlan Director, Theater and Musical Theater Greg Reiner Federal Partnerships Coordinator Tony Tighe General Counsel India Pinkney Inspector General Ronald Stith The National Endowment for the Arts supports artistic excellence and promotes creativity and innovation to benefit individuals and communities. Organizational Chart Through its grants and programs, the Arts Endowment brings art to all 50 States and six U.S. jurisdictions, including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases. The Arts Endowment awards competitive matching grants to nonprofit organizations, to units of State or local government, and to federally recognized tribal communities or tribes for projects, programs, or activities in the fields of artist communities, arts education, dance, design, folk and traditional arts, literature, local arts agencies, media arts, museums, music, musical theater, opera, presenting, theater, and visual arts. It also awards competitive, nonmatching individual fellowships in literature and honorary fellowships in jazz, folk and traditional arts, and opera. Forty percent of the Arts Endowment's grant funds go to the 56 State and jurisdictional arts agencies and their regional arts organizations in support of arts projects in thousands of communities nationwide. Sources of Information Employment Job announcements are posted online. https://www.arts.gov/about/employment-opportunities-nea Grants Application forms and guidelines and listings of grants recently made to individuals and organizations are accessible online. http://www.arts.gov/grants Podcasts Podcasts feature actors, authors, composers, musicians, playwrights, poets, and other artists and professionals who support and strengthen the arts. https://www.arts.gov/podcasts Publications Publications, including annual reports and "NEA Arts" magazine, are available https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=K4pEcqsTbGc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:42 PM] online. http://arts.gov/publications https://www.arts.gov/about/annual-reports https://www.arts.gov/NEARTS https://www.arts.gov/staff For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office, National Endowment for the Arts, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20506-0001. Phone, 202-6825400. TDD, 202-682-5496. NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8400 800-634-1121 http://www.neh.gov | Email: info@neh.gov CHAIR Peggy Plympton, Acting Deputy Chair Vacant Assistant Chair, Partnership and Strategic Initiatives Vacant Assistant Chair, Planning and Operations Jeffrey Thomas Assistant Chair, Programs Adam Wolfson Chief Information Officer Brett Bobley Chief of Staff Vacant General Counsel Michael McDonald Inspector General Laura M.H. Davis The National Endowment for the Humanities supports research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. Organizational Chart According to the agency's authorizing legislation, the term "humanities" includes, but is not limited to, the study of the following: language, both modern and classical; linguistics; literature; history; jurisprudence; philosophy; archeology; comparative religion; ethics; the history, criticism, and theory of the arts; and those aspects of the social sciences that employ historical or philosophical approaches. To increase understanding and appreciation of the humanities, the Endowment makes grants to individuals, as well as to groups and institutions: colleges, libraries, museums, nonprofit private groups, public television stations and agencies, schools, and universities. http://www.neh.gov/about Challenge Grants The Office of Challenge Grants offers matching funds to help nonprofit institutions develop new sources of long-term support for educational, scholarly, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=K4pEcqsTbGc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:42 PM] http://www.neh.gov/divisions/challenge/about For further information, call 202-606-8309. Digital Humanities The Office of Digital Humanities supports projects that use digital technology or study how it affects education, preservation, public programming, and research in the humanities. http://www.neh.gov/divisions/odh/about | Email: odh@neh.gov For further information, call 202-606-8401. Education Programs The Division of Education Programs strengthens sustained, thoughtful study of the humanities at all educational levels. It makes grants to educational institutions and gives fellowships to teachers and scholars. http://www.neh.gov/divisions/education/about For further information, call 202-606-8500. Federal/State Partnership Humanities committees in each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin and Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa receive grants from the Endowment. These committees then make grants to humanities programs at the local level. http://www.neh.gov/divisions/fedstate/about For further information, call 202-606-8254. Preservation and Access The Division of Preservation and Access supports creating, preserving, and increasing the availability of resources that are important for research, education, and public programming in the humanities. http://www.neh.gov/divisions/preservation/about For further information, call 202-606-8570. Public Programs The Division of Public Programs supports institutions and organizations that develop and present humanities programming for general audiences. Its activities center on the Endowment's mandate "to increase public understanding of the humanities." http://www.neh.gov/divisions/public/about For further information, call 202-606-8268. Research Programs The Division of Research Programs promotes original research in the humanities. It provides grants for significant research projects. http://www.neh.gov/divisions/research/about For further information, call 202-606-8389. Sources of Information Employment The National Endowment for the Humanities posts job opportunities on https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=K4pEcqsTbGc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:42 PM] USAJobs, the Federal Government's official source for Federal job listings and employment opportunity information. https://www.usajobs.gov Grants Information on managing a grant, the application review process, and other topics is available on the "NEH Grants" Web page. http://www.neh.gov/grants Publications The Endowment's in-house, quarterly magazine "HUMANITIES" is available by subscription from the U.S. Government Publishing Office, P.O. Box 979050, St. Louis, MO 63197–9000. Phone, 202-512-1800. http://www.neh.gov/humanities/staff | Email: publications@neh.gov http://www.neh.gov/about/contact | Email: info@neh.gov For further information, contact the Office of Communications, National Endowment for the Humanities, 400 7th Street SW., Washington, DC 20506. Phone, 202-606-8400 or 800-634-1121. TDD, 202-606-8282 or 866-372-2930. The Institute of Museum and Library Services did not meet the publication deadline for submitting updated information of its activities, functions, and sources of information as required by the automatic disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1)(A)). INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW., Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135 202-653-4657 http://www.imls.gov | Email: imlsinfo@imls.gov DIRECTOR Kathryn K. Matthew Deputy Director for Library Services Maura Marx Deputy Director for Museum Services Paula Gangopadhyay Associate Deputy Director for Library Services Robin Dale Chief Financial Officer Chris Catignani Chief Information Officer Stephanie Burwell Chief Operating Officer Michael D. Jerger Deputy Director of Digital and Information Strategy Director for Grants Administration Director of Communications and Government Affairs Ammie Farraj Feijoo Mary E. Kennelly Janelle Brevard General Counsel Nancy E. Weiss Senior Museum Advisor Christopher J. Reich The Institute of Museum and Library Services helps libraries and museums enhance cultural and civic engagement, embrace innovation, and further lifelong learning. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=K4pEcqsTbGc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:42 PM] The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) was established within the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities by the Museum and Library Services Act of September 30, 1996 (110 Stat. 3009), which amended the Museum Services Act (20 U.S.C. 961 et seq.). The Institute combines the administration of Federal museum programs, which the Institute of Museum Services formerly managed, and Federal library programs, which the Department of Education formerly managed. The Institute's Director, whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate, is authorized to make grants to museums and libraries. The Director receives policy advice on museum and library programs from the National Museum and Library Services Board. Its 20 voting members are appointed by the President; its three nonvoting members include the Director, Deputy Director for Museum Services, and Deputy Director for Library Services. The IMLS is the primary source of Federal support for the Nation's 35,000 museums and 123,000 libraries. Its grant making, policy development, and research help museums and libraries offer services that make people and their communities prosper. The IMLS awards grants to art, children's, general, history, natural history, science, and technology museums, as well as to aquariums, arboretums, botanical gardens, nature centers, planetariums, zoos, and historic houses. It also awards grants to academic, public, research, school, and special libraries. IMLS grants improve electronic sharing of information and expand public access to information and services. https://www.imls.gov/about-us African American History and Culture Museum Grants The IMLS awards these grants at two funding levels to improve care of collections, develop professional management, and provide internship and fellowship opportunities. https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museum-grants-african-american-historyand-culture Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program This program supports recruitment and education of library students, continuing education for those already working in the profession, and new programs and curricula. https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/laura-bush-21st-century-librarian-program Museum Assessment Program The IMLS supports the cost of this program through a cooperative agreement with the American Alliance of Museums. The program helps museums strengthen operations, plan for the future, and meet national standards through self-study and a site visit from a peer reviewer. https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museum-assessment-program-map Museums for America The IMLS awards grants at two funding levels to help museums expand their role as lifelong learning resources, increase the vital contributions they make to livable communities, and become better stewards of the Nation's collections. https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-america National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards This is a project of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in partnership with the IMLS and the National Endowments for the Arts and for https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=K4pEcqsTbGc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:42 PM] the Humanities. These awards acknowledge museums and libraries for their afterschool and out-of-school arts and humanities programs for young Americans. https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-arts-and-humanities-youth-programawards National Leadership Grants for Libraries These grants help library and archive professionals address the challenges and needs of their fields. Projects supported by these grants stimulate research, develop new tools, and produce innovative alliances, models, practices, and services that broadly affect the library and archival fields. https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-leadership-grants-libraries National Leadership Grants for Museums These grants help museum professionals address the challenges and needs of their field. Projects supported by these grants promote innovation and collaboration and typically produce results that broadly affect the museum field. https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-leadership-grants-museums National Medal for Museum and Library Service This award acknowledges institutions for providing exceptional and meaningful public service in their communities. https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-medal-museum-and-library-service Native American and Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program These grants to federally recognized tribes and organizations that represent and serve Native Hawaiians help sustain indigenous culture, heritage, and knowledge through improved museum services. https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/native-americannative-hawaiian-museumservices-program Native American Library Services: Basic Grants and the Education/Assessment Option These noncompetitive grants to federally recognized tribes help them purchase library materials, acquire computers and provide Internet connectivity, and fund salaries. The Education/Assessment option is supplemental to the basic grants and also noncompetitive. It funds library staff participation in continuing education courses, training workshops, and conferences. It also allows libraries to hire a consultant for an onsite professional assessment. https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/native-american-library-services-basicgrants Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants These grants to federally recognized tribes expand services for access to information, learning, and partnerships. https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/native-american-library-servicesenhancement-grants Native Hawaiian Library Services This program supports grants that implement new library services or enhance existing ones. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=K4pEcqsTbGc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:42 PM] https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/native-hawaiian-library-services Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries These grants promote exploration and expansion of the frontiers of archival and library practices and services. https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/sparks-ignition-grants-libraries Sparks! Ignition Grants for Museums These grants promote exploration and expansion of the frontiers of museum practices and services. https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/sparks-ignition-grants-museums State Program Grants The Grants to States program is the largest Federal source of funding to support library services in the United States. The IMLS uses a populationbased formula to distribute annual grants among the State Library Administrative Agencies—official agencies charged by law with the extension and development of library services. Each year, thousands of Grants to States projects promote the priorities and assist the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act. https://www.imls.gov/grants/grants-states Sources of Information Employment The IMLS offers a unique opportunity to work with the Nation's libraries and museums at the national level and in coordination with State and local organizations. The IMLS posts employment and internship opportunities on its Web site. https://www.imls.gov/about-us/jobs-imls/employment-opportunities https://www.imls.gov/about-us/jobs-imls/internship-opportunities Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) An online guide answers frequently asked FOIA-related questions. https://www.imls.gov/about-us/agency-reports/freedom-information-act-foia Grants Search tools are available online to search for available grants and awarded grants. https://www.imls.gov/grants/apply-grant/available-grants https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded-grants News The IMLS posts news releases and project profiles online, as well as its "UpNext" blog and "Primary Source" monthly newsletter. https://www.imls.gov/news-events Open Government The IMLS supports the Governmentwide initiative to promote openness in the work of Federal agencies. It posts datasets on Data.gov and maintains a data catalog that makes IMLS data accessible to developers, researchers, and to https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=K4pEcqsTbGc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:42 PM] the general public. https://www.imls.gov/about-us/open-government Publications Publications are accessible in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the "Publications List" Web page. https://www.imls.gov/publications Videos A collection of IMLS videos is available online. https://www.imls.gov/publications/imls-videos http://www.imls.gov | Email: imlsinfo@imls.gov For further information, contact the Office of Communications and Government Affairs, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW., Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024. Phone, 202-653-4757. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=K4pEcqsTbGc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:42 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH National Labor Relations Board NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD 1015 Half Street SE., Washington, DC 20570 202-273-1000 TDD, 202-273-4300 http://www.nlrb.gov BOARD CHAIR Philip A. Miscimarra Member Marvin E. Kaplan Member Lauren McFerran Member Mark G. Pearce Member (vacancy) https://www.nlrb.gov/who-we-are/board GENERAL COUNSEL Richard F. Griffin, Jr. https://www.nlrb.gov/who-we-are/general-counsel/richard-f-griffin-jr Deputy General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo Associate General Counsel, Division of Advice Jayme Sophir Associate General Counsel, Division of Enforcement Litigation Associate General Counsel, Division of Legal Counsel Associate General Counsel, Division of Operations-Management John H. Ferguson Barbara O'Neill Anne G. Purcell Chief Financial Officer Mehul Parekh Chief Information Officer Prem Aburvasamy Chief Judge, Division of Judges Robert A. Giannasi Director, Division of Administration Lasharn Hamilton Director, Office of Congressional and Public Carmen Spell https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/VxWylsCAac=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:57 PM] Affairs Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Brenda V. Harris Director, Office of Representation Appeals (vacancy) Executive Secretary Gary W. Shinners Solicitor (vacancy) Inspector General David P. Berry https://www.nlrb.gov/who-we-are/inspector-general [For the National Labor Relations Board statement of organization, see the Federal Register of June 14, 1979, 44 FR 34215] The National Labor Relations Board remedies unfair labor practices and safeguards employees' rights to organize and to determine whether to have unions as their bargaining representative. Organizational Chart The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent agency created by Congress to administer the National Labor Relations Act of 1935 (Wagner Act; 29 U.S.C. 167). The Board is authorized to designate appropriate units for collective bargaining and to conduct secret ballot elections to determine whether employees desire representation by a labor organization. https://www.nlrb.gov/who-we-are/our-history Activities In addition to preventing and remedying unfair labor practices, the NLRB conducts secret ballot elections among employees in appropriate collective-bargaining units to determine whether or not they desire to be represented by a labor organization in bargaining with employers over wages, hours, and working conditions. It also conducts secret ballot elections among employees who have been covered by a union-security agreement to determine whether or not they wish to revoke their union's authority to make such agreements. In jurisdictional disputes between two or more unions, the Board determines which competing group of workers is entitled to perform the work involved. The regional directors and their staffs process representation, unfair labor practice, and jurisdictional dispute cases. They issue complaints in unfair labor practice cases, seek settlement of unfair labor practice charges, obtain compliance with Board orders and court judgments, and petition district courts for injunctions to prevent or remedy unfair labor practices. The regional directors conduct hearings in representation cases, hold elections pursuant to the agreement of the parties or the decisionmaking authority delegated to them by the Board or pursuant to Board directions, and issue certifications of representatives when unions win or certify the results when they lose employee elections. The regional directors process petitions for bargaining unit clarification, for amendment of certification, and for rescission of a labor organization's authority to make a union-shop agreement. They also conduct national emergency employee referendums. Administrative law judges conduct hearings in unfair labor practice cases, make findings of fact and conclusions of law, and recommend remedies for violations found. Their decisions can be appealed to the Board for a final agency determination. The https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/VxWylsCAac=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:57 PM] Board's decisions are subject to review in the U.S. courts of appeals. https://www.nlrb.gov/what-we-do Sources of Information Business Opportunities Information is available online to assist businesses that seek to sell their products and services to the NLRB. Information is also available from the agency's Acquisitions Management Branch. Phone, 202-273-4047. https://www.nlrb.gov/who-we-are/acquisitions Electronic Filing Parties or other persons may use the e-filing program to file selected documents in unfair labor practice and representation cases with the NLRB's Office of Executive Secretary, the Division of Judges, the General Counsel's Office of Appeals, and regional, subregional, and resident offices. https://apps.nlrb.gov/eservice/efileterm.aspx Electronic Mail Subscriptions The NLRB uses email subscriptions to disseminate various types of information: administrative law judge decisions, appellate court branch briefs and motions, board decisions, general counsel memos, news releases, operations-management memos, personnel announcements, regional election decisions, regional news, social media feeds, and a weekly summary of decisions. https://www.nlrb.gov/email-subscription-service Employment The Board appoints administrative law judges from a register established by the Office of Personnel Management. The Agency hires attorneys for all its offices, field examiners for its field offices, and administrative personnel for its Washington and field offices. http://www.nlrb.gov/who-we-are/careers Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The NLRB makes available instructions online for submitting FOIA requests. Descriptions of the record types that the NLRB maintains and links to records that are accessible elsewhere on the Internet are also available on the NLRB Web site. https://www.nlrb.gov/news-outreach/foia An e-FOIA request form is available on the NLRB Web site. https://www.nlrb.gov/news-outreach/foia/e-foia-request-form Inspector General Hotline Violations of laws and regulations relating to NLRB programs may be reported to the Inspector General by email or phone or by using the online form. Phone, 800-7362983. https://www.nlrb.gov/who-we-are/inspector-general/inspector-general-hotline | Email: oighotline@nlrb.gov Internships At its Washington, DC, headquarters and its field offices, the NLRB offers https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/VxWylsCAac=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:57 PM] opportunities, internships and student positions, for law and nonlegal students. https://www.nlrb.gov/who-we-are/careers/job-descriptions-and-listings/student-positionslaw-non-legal Open Government The NLRB supports the Open Government initiative by incorporating the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency in its plans for agency information and systems. https://www.nlrb.gov/open Publications Case documents and agency publications are available on the NLRB's Web site. Or, visit the NLRB's headquarters in Washington, DC, or one of its field offices to inspect case documents and read agency publications. NLRB offices offer free informational leaflets in limited quantities. http://www.nlrb.gov/cases-decisions Regional Offices Contact information for NLRB regional, subregional, and resident offices is available on the "Regional Offices" Web pages. http://www.nlrb.gov/who-we-are/regional-offices Site Map NLRB Web site visitors may use the site map to look for specific topics or to browse for content that aligns with their interests. https://www.nlrb.gov/sitemap Speakers To provide a better understanding of the National Labor Relations Act and NLRB policies, procedures, and services, NLRB experts are available to speak before labor and civic organizations, educational institutions, management organizations, bar associations, and other similar groups. Requests for speakers or panelists may be made online by using the online request form. http://www.nlrb.gov/news-outreach/request-speaker https://www.nlrb.gov/who-we-are/contact-us | Email: publicinfo@nlrb.gov For further information, contact the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, National Labor Relations Board, 1015 Half Street SE., Washington, DC 20570. Phone, 202-273-1991. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=/VxWylsCAac=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:52:57 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH National Mediation Board NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD 1301 K Street NW., Suite 250 East, Washington, DC 20005 202-692-5000 http://www.nmb.gov BOARD MEMBERS CHAIR Linda A. Puchala Member Harry R. Hoglander EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Chief of Staff Daniel Rainey General Counsel, Office of Legal Affairs Mary L. Johnson Assistant Chief of Staff, Administration Samantha T. Jones Director, Arbitration Services Roland Watkins Deputy Chief of Staff, Mediation Michael Kelliher The National Mediation Board facilitates labor-management relations within the railroad and airline industries. Organizational Chart The National Mediation Board (NMB) is an independent agency established by the 1934 amendments to the Railway Labor Act of 1926 (45 U.S.C. 151-158, 160-162, 1181-1188). The Board comprises three members whom the President appoints and the Senate confirms. The Board designates a Chair on a yearly basis. NMB dispute-resolution processes are designed to resolve disputes over the negotiation of new or revised collective bargaining agreements and the interpretation or application of existing agreements. The Board also effectuates employee rights of self-organization where a representation dispute exists. http://www.nmb.gov/about-nmb/nmb-overview Activities Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Following receipt of an application for mediation, the NMB assigns a mediator to assist the parties in reaching an agreement. The NMB is obligated to use its best efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to the dispute. If such efforts do not settle the dispute, the NMB advises the parties and offers interest arbitration as an https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=lryvalMZ5Do=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:00 PM] alternative approach to resolve the remaining issues. If either party rejects this offer, the NMB releases the parties from formal mediation. This release triggers a 30-day cooling off period. During this period, the NMB continues to work with the parties to achieve a consensual resolution. If, however, an agreement is not reached by the end of the 30-day period, the parties are free to exercise lawful self-help, such as carrierimposed working conditions or a strike by the union or organization. In addition to traditional mediation services, the NMB also provides voluntary Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services. ADR services include facilitation, training, grievance mediation, and an online dispute resolution component, which applies technology to the dispute resolution process. The purpose of the ADR program is to assist the parties in learning and applying more effective, less confrontational methods for resolving their disputes and to help them resolve more of them without outside intervention. http://www.nmb.gov/services/mediation Presidential Emergency Board If the NMB determines that a dispute threatens to deprive substantially any section of the country of essential transportation service, it notifies the President. The President, at his discretion, may establish a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) to investigate and report back within 30 days. After the PEB has been created and for 30 days after it has made its report to the President, neither party to the dispute may exercise selfhelp. There are also special emergency procedures for unresolved disputes affecting publicly funded and operated commuter railroads and their employees. If the mediation procedures are exhausted, the parties to the dispute or the Governor of any State where the railroad operates may request that the President establish a PEB. The President is required to establish such a board if requested. If no settlement is reached within 60 days following the creation of the PEB, the NMB is required to conduct a public hearing on the dispute. If there is no settlement within 120 days after the creation of the PEB, either party or the Governor of any affected state may request a second, final-offer PEB. No self-help is permitted pending the exhaustion of these emergency procedures. http://www.nmb.gov/services/pebmenu Representation When a labor organization or individual files an application with the NMB to represent employees, the Agency assigns an investigator to conduct a representation investigation. Should the applicant meet the requirements, the NMB continues the investigation, usually with a secret telephone or Internet election. The NMB is responsible for ensuring that the requirements for a fair election process have been maintained. If the employees vote to be represented, the NMB issues a certification that commences the carrier's statutory duty to bargain with the certified representative. http://www.nmb.gov/services/representation Arbitration The NMB provides both grievance arbitration and interest arbitration. Grievance arbitration is a process for resolving disputes regarding the interpretation or application of an existing collective bargaining agreement. Grievances must be handled through grievance arbitration if not otherwise resolved, and they cannot be used by the parties to trigger self-help actions. The NMB has significant administrative responsibilities for grievance arbitration in the railroad industry, which includes those before the National Railroad Adjustment Board (NRAB), as well as the https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=lryvalMZ5Do=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:00 PM] two types of arbitration panels established by the labor-management parties at each railroad: public law boards (PLBs) and special boards of adjustment (SBAs). Grievance arbitration in the airline industry is accomplished at the various system boards of adjustment created jointly by labor and management at the parties' expense. The NMB furnishes panels of prospective arbitrators for the parties' selection in both the airline and railroad industries. The NMB also pays the salary and travel expenses of the arbitrators for railroad arbitration proceedings. Grievance arbitration decisions are final and binding with very limited grounds for judicial review. Interest arbitration is a process to establish the terms of a new or modified collective bargaining agreement through arbitration rather than through negotiations. Unlike grievance arbitration, its use is not statutorily required. The NMB offers the parties the opportunity to use binding interest arbitration when the agency has determined that further mediation efforts will not be successful. In addition, the parties may directly agree to resolve their collective bargaining dispute or portions of their dispute through interest arbitration. The NMB generally provides the parties with panels of potential arbitrators from which they choose an individual to resolve their dispute. In some instances, however, the parties agree to allow the NMB to appoint an arbitrator directly. Interest arbitration decisions are final and binding with very narrow grounds for judicial appeal. http://www.nmb.gov/services/arbitration Sources of Information Employment Job openings are posted online. http://www.nmb.gov/about-nmb/jobs Knowledge Store The Knowledge Store contains over 100,000 documents—including arbitration awards, representation decisions, annual reports, PEB reports, industry contracts, and union constitutions and bylaws—in an easily searchable format. http://knowledgestore.nmb.gov/ks/build.html Open Government The NMB supports the Open Government initiative, which requires Federal executive departments and agencies to implement principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. http://www.nmb.gov/resources/open Publications The annual reports of the National Mediation Board are available on its "NMB Documents On-Line" Web page and in the Knowledge Store. http://www.nmb.gov/resources/docs Virtual Reading Room Copies of collective bargaining agreements between labor and management of various rail and air carriers and NMB Determinations dating from October 1, 1998, and some even earlier, are available in the Knowledge Store. http://knowledgestore.nmb.gov/ks/build.html http://www.nmb.gov/press-and-contacts/key-contacts For further information, contact the Public Information Officer, National Mediation https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=lryvalMZ5Do=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:00 PM] Board, Suite 250 East, 1301 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20005-7011. Phone, 202-6925050. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=lryvalMZ5Do=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:00 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) SEARCH NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (AMTRAK) 1 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20001 202-906-3000 http://www.amtrak.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR Anthony R. Coscia Vice Chair Jeffrey R. Moreland Member Christopher R. Beall Member Yvonne B. Burke Member Thomas C. Carper Member Albert DiClemente Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Amtrak President / Amtrak Co-Chief Executive Officer (ex officio) Secretary of Transportation (ex officio) Richard H. Anderson Elaine Chao https://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer? c=Page&pagename=am%2FLayout&cid=1241245669142 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT / CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Co-Chief Executive Officer Richard H. Anderson C. Wickcliffe Moorman IV EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS Administration Donald J. Stadtler Chief Financial Officer William N. Feidt Chief Legal Officer / Corporate Secretary / General Counsel Chief Operations Officer Eleanor D. Acheson Scot Naparstek https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=LtQdMWB+a4g=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:04 PM] Marketing and Business Development Jason Molfetas Planning, Technology, and Public Affairs Stephen J. Gardner https://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer? c=Page&pagename=am%2FLayout&cid=1241245669145 Inspector General Thomas Howard http://www.amtrakoig.gov The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. [For the National Railroad Passenger Corporation statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 700] The National Railroad Passenger Corporation provides intercity rail passenger service in the United States. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) was created by the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970, as amended (49 U.S.C. 241), and was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia. By developing, operating, and improving U.S. intercity rail passenger service, Amtrak provides a balanced nationwide transportation system. Amtrak operates approximately 300 trains per day, serving over 500 stations in 46 States, over a system of 22,000 route miles. Of this route system, Amtrak owns about 530 route miles in the Northeast and several other small track segments elsewhere in the country. Amtrak owns or leases its stations and owns its repair and maintenance facilities. The Corporation employs a total workforce of approximately 20,000 and provides all reservation, station, and onboard service staffs, as well as train and engine operating crews. Outside the Northeast Corridor, Amtrak has contracts with privately and publicly owned railroads to operate on their track. These railroads are responsible for the condition of the roadbed and for coordinating the flow of traffic. In fiscal year 2016, Amtrak transported over 31 million people, 85,000 passengers traveling per day. On behalf of 21 agencies in 18 States, Amtrak is a contract operator for corridor services on 29 routes. It also runs commuter trains under contract with several commuter agencies. Although Amtrak's basic route system was originally designated by the Secretary of Transportation in 1971, modifications have been made to the Amtrak system and to individual routes that have resulted in more efficient and cost-effective operations. Increased capital funding in recent years has allowed Amtrak to reduce its debt load and make progress in bringing its network to a state of good repair. https://www.amtrak.com/about-amtrak Sources of Information Business Opportunities Amtrak provides an online procurement portal to foster business partnerships. https://procurement.amtrak.com Career Opportunities Amtrak employs more than 20,000 professionals in a variety of career fields. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=LtQdMWB+a4g=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:04 PM] https://jobs.amtrak.com Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Amtrak maintains an online FOIA library. Phone, 202-906-3741. https://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer? c=Page&pagename=am%2FLayout&cid=1241267362261 Great American Stations The Great American Stations Project educates communities on the benefits of redeveloping train stations, offers tools to community leaders for preserving their stations, and provides the appropriate Amtrak resources. http://www.greatamericanstations.com History For a fast way to learn how the U.S. Congress and its passage of key legislation have affected Amtrak, how Amtrak's environmental efforts have evolved, and when Amtrak added service to a local or regional community, visit Amtrak's "Historic Timeline" web page. https://history.amtrak.com/amtraks-history/historic-timeline Kids Depot "The Kids Depot" website features a learning zone, park, playground, station, treehouse, workshop, and movies! https://www.amtrak.com/media/KidsDepot/KidsDepot.html Oversight Amtrak's Office of the Inspector General posts reports and data on Oversight.gov, a text-searchable repository of reports that Federal Inspectors General publish. The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency operates and maintains the website to increase public access to independent and authoritative information on the Federal Government. https://oversight.gov Social Media Amtrak has a Facebook account. http://www.facebook.com/Amtrak Amtrak posts photos on its Instagram web page. http://www.instagram.com/amtrak Amtrak tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. http://twitter.com/Amtrak Store Official Amtrak merchandise—adult apparel, calendars, headwear, posters, and toys —may be purchased online. http://store.amtrak.com Train Tracker A train may be tracked online by using the train name, train number, or train station. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=LtQdMWB+a4g=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:04 PM] https://www.amtrak.com/trainlocationmap http://www.amtrak.com For further information, contact the Government Affairs Department, Amtrak, 1 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20001. Phone, 202-906-3918. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=LtQdMWB+a4g=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:04 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH National Science Foundation NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230 703-292-5111 TDD, 800-281-8749 http://www.nsf.gov | Email: info@nsf.gov NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD CHAIR Diane L. Souvaine Vice Chair Ellen Ochoa Member John L. Anderson Member Deborah L. Ball Member Roger Beachy Member Arthur Bienenstock Member Vinton G. Cerf Member Vicki Chandler Member Ruth David Member W. Kent Fuchs Member Inez Fung Member Robert M. Groves Member James S. Jackson Member G. Peter Lepage Member W. Carl Lineberger Member Stephen L. Mayo Member Victor R. McCrary Member Emilio F. Moran Member Ellen Ochoa Member Sethuraman Panchanathan Member George P. Peterson Member Julia M. Phillips Member Geraldine Richmond Member Anneila I. Sargent Member (ex officio) France A. Córdova https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xsrop8x14cs=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:08 PM] Executive Officer (nonmember) Michael L. Van Woert NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION DIRECTOR France A. Córdova Deputy Director (vacancy) Chief, Operating Officer F. Fleming Crim Assistant Director, Biological Sciences Joanne S. Tornow, Acting Assistant Director, Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering Assistant Director, Education and Human Resources James F. Kurose William (Jim) Lewis Assistant Director, Engineering Dawn Tilbury Assistant Director, Geosciences William E. Easterling Assistant Director, Mathematical and Physical Sciences Assistant Director, Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Anne Kinney Fay L. Cook General Counsel Lawrence Rudolph Inspector General Allison C. Lerner Office Head, Office of Budget, Finance and Award Management / Chief Financial Officer Office Head, Office of Diversity and Inclusion Teresa Grancorvitz Rhonda J. Davis Office Head, Office of Information and Resource Management / Chief Human Capital Wonzie L. Gardner, Acting Officer Office Head, Office of Integrative Activities Office Head, Office of Legislative and Public Affairs Office Head, Office of International Science and Engineering Chief Information Officer Suzanne Iacono Amanda H. Greenwell Rebecca L. Keiser Dorothy Aronson [For the National Science Foundation statement of organization, see the Federal Register of February 8, 1993, 58 FR 7587-7595; May 27, 1993, 58 FR 30819; May 2, 1994, 59 FR 22690; and October 6, 1995, 60 FR 52431] The National Science Foundation supports research and education to advance science and engineering. Organizational Chart The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent agency created by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1861-1875). The NSF increases the Nation's base of scientific and engineering knowledge; strengthens its ability to conduct research in all areas of science and engineering; develops and helps implement science and engineering education programs to meet the challenges of the future; and promotes international cooperation through science https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xsrop8x14cs=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:08 PM] and engineering. As a leading Federal supporter of science and engineering, the Foundation also plays an important role in national policy planning. With the advice and consent of the Senate, the President appoints the Director to a 6year term and the Deputy Director to an unspecified term. The National Science Board (NSB) guides the NSF's activities. Including the chair and vice chair, the Board comprises 24 members—plus the Director of the NSF, who serves as an ex officio member. Members are appointed by the President to 6-year terms, one-third of the Members being appointed every 2 years. Appointees are known for distinguished service in science, engineering, education, research management, or public affairs, and for an outlook that broadly represents that of national science and engineering leadership. The NSB monitors national policy and makes recommendations to promote the health of U.S. science and engineering research and education. The Foundation's Office of Inspector General conducts and supervises audits, inspections, and investigations on the programs and operations of the Foundation, including allegations of misconduct in science. http://www.nsf.gov/about Activities The NSF initiates and supports fundamental, long-term, merit-selected research in the scientific and engineering disciplines through grants, contracts, and other agreements awarded to universities, colleges, academic consortia, and nonprofit and small business institutions. Most of this research centers on answering scientific and engineering questions of fundamental life processes, natural laws and phenomena, fundamental processes influencing the human environment, and the forces affecting people as members of society as well as the behavior of society as a whole. The Foundation encourages cooperative efforts involving universities, industries, and government. It also promotes research and development for better products and services that improve the quality of life and stimulate economic growth. The Foundation cultivates talent by supporting undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. It administers special programs to identify and encourage participation of underrepresented groups in science and technology and to strengthen research capability at small institutions and businesses and at colleges and universities. It supports major national and international science and engineering activities, including the U.S. Antarctic Program, Ocean Drilling Program, and global geoscience studies. Cooperative scientific and engineering research activities support exchange programs for American and foreign scientists and engineers, execution of jointly designed research projects, participation in international science and engineering organizational activities, and travel to international conferences. Contracts and cooperative agreements with national centers allow qualified scientists and engineers use of large facilities. The Foundation supports national centers associated with astronomy and atmospheric sciences, biological and engineering research, science and technology, supercomputers, and long-term ecological research sites. The Foundation's science and engineering education activities include grants for research and development of instructional materials for students and teachers and the application of advanced technologies to education. Grants also are available for teacher preparation and enhancement and informal science education activities. Funding is provided for college science instrumentation, course and curriculum improvement, faculty and student activities, and minority resource centers. The NSF also supports studies of the status of math, science, and engineering education. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xsrop8x14cs=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:08 PM] The Vannevar Bush Award is given annually to an outstanding contributor to the welfare of the Nation and mankind through public service in science and technology. The Alan T. Waterman Award is given annually to a promising young scientist or engineer to support research and study. The Foundation also presents its Public Service Award to one individual and to one company, corporation, or organization for increasing public understanding of science or engineering through public service in areas other than research. The Foundation administratively supports the President's Committee on the National Medal of Science. Sources of Information Awards The NSF funds science and engineering research and education through contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants. The Foundation provides approximately 20 percent of the Federal support that academic institutions receive for basic research. http://www.nsf.gov/awards/about.jsp Board and Committee Meetings Webcasts of NSB open sessions and committee meetings that are held in Arlington, VA, remain available for at least 1 year after the event. Transcripts of closed sessions of the NSB, its committees, and other subentities are available upon request by email. http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings | Email: nationalsciencebrd@nsf.gov Business Opportunities The NSF publicizes contracting and subcontracting opportunities in the "Commerce Business Daily" and other appropriate publications. Organizations seeking contract work should contact either the Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support or the Division of Administrative Services, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA 22230. Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support. Phone, 703-292-8240. http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dcca/index.jsp Division of Administrative Services. Phone, 703-292-8190. http://www.nsf.gov/oirm/das Career Opportunities To carry out its mission, the NSF relies on educators, engineers, mathematicians, program directors, and statisticians, as well as on professionals with administrative, business, and management backgrounds. The NSF also offers career opportunities— internship and recent graduates programs and the Presidential Management Fellows program—for students and recent graduates. http://www.nsf.gov/careers Fellowships Consult the online "Guide to Programs / Browse Funding Opportunities" and appropriate announcements and brochures for postdoctoral fellowship opportunities that may be available through some NSF divisions. Beginning graduate and minority graduate students wanting to apply for fellowships should contact the Directorate for Education and Human Resources. Phone, 703-292-8600. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/browse_all_funding.jsp https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xsrop8x14cs=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:08 PM] Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) A request for agency records should be submitted in accordance with the NSF's FOIA regulation (45 CFR 612). A request should be clearly labeled as "FOIA REQUEST" and be addressed to the FOIA Officer, Office of General Counsel, National Science Foundation, Room 1265, Arlington, VA 22230. Phone, 703-292-8060. Fax, 703-2929242. http://www.nsf.gov/policies/foia.jsp | Email: foia@nsf.gov Glossary The NSF maintains a small glossary online. http://www.nsf.gov/about/glossary.jsp Grants The NSF makes the current guide for grant proposals available on its Web site. http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=gpg Office of Inspector General (OIG) The OIG investigates complaints of abuse, fraud, and waste; protects whistleblowers; and posts semiannual reports and other publications online. A hotline intake form is available online to submit allegations for review. Phone, 703-292-7100. Fax, 703-2929159. http://www.nsf.gov/oig | Email: oig@nsf.gov Privacy Act A request for personal records should be submitted in accordance with the NSF's Privacy Act regulation (45 CFR 613). A request should be clearly labeled as "PRIVACY ACT REQUEST" and be addressed to the Privacy Act Officer, National Science Foundation, Room 1265, Arlington, VA 22230. Phone, 703-292-8060. http://www.nsf.gov/policies/foia.jsp Publications The NSF maintains an online document system to support the electronic dissemination of its documents. The online library contains thousands of documents that may be downloaded free of charge. Some NSF publications are available only in print, and others (e.g., the "Grant Proposal Guide" and "Award and Administration Guide") may be inconvenient to download. To obtain these publications in hardcopy, contact the NSF Publications Clearinghouse in Arlington, VA. Phone, 703-292-7827. http://www.nsf.gov/publications | Email: pubinfo@nsf.gov Search or browse the online document library. http://www.nsf.gov/publications/ods Reading Room NSF policy documents and staff instructions, as well as current indexes, are available to the public for inspection and copying. To gain access to the collection, a visitor must schedule an appointment in advance with the library, which is open on weekdays, excluding Federal holidays, 8:00 a.m.–4 p.m. The reading room is located in the National Science Foundation Library, Room 225, Arlington, VA 22230. Phone, 703-292-7830. Email: library@nsf.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xsrop8x14cs=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:08 PM] Small Business Support The Office of Small Business Research and Development informs small businesses with science and technology research capabilities about NSF support that could benefit them. The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization oversees agency compliance with the provisions of the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended. Phone, 703-292-8050. The Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer program helps startups and small businesses carry out scientific research and development. http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/home.jsp http://www.nsf.gov/help/contact.jsp | Email: info@nsf.gov For further information, contact the National Science Foundation Information Center, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230. Phone, 703-292-5111. TDD, 800-281-8749. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xsrop8x14cs=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:08 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH National Transportation Safety Board NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD 490 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20594 202-314-6000 http://www.ntsb.gov Board Members CHAIR Robert L. Sumwalt III Member T. Bella Dinh-Zarr Member Christopher A. Hart Member Earl F. Weener https://www.ntsb.gov/about/board/Pages/default.aspx Office Heads Reporting to the Board Chief Financial Officer Edward Benthall DIRECTORS Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office of Safety Recommendations and Communications Fara D. Guest Sharon Bryson General Counsel Kathleen Silbaugh MANAGING DIRECTOR Dennis Jones Office Heads Reporting to the Managing Director CHIEFS Administrative Law Judge Alfonso J. Montaño Information Officer Angel Santa DIRECTORS https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=I0LeX9xNnXE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:12 PM] Office of Administration Susan Kantrowitz Office of Aviation Safety John DeLisi Office of Highway Safety Robert J. Molloy Office of Marine Safety Brian Curtis Office of Railroad, Pipeline, and Hazardous Materials Investigations Office of Research and Engineering Robert J. Hall James Ritter https://www.ntsb.gov/about/organization/Pages/default.aspx The above list of key personnel was updated 1–2018. [For the National Transportation Safety Board statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 800] The National Transportation Safety Board investigates accidents, conducts studies, and makes recommendations on safety to Government agencies, the transportation industry, and others. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was established in 1967. On April 1, 1975, the Independent Safety Board Act of 1974 (49 U.S.C. 1111) reestablished the NTSB as an independent agency outside the Department of Transportation. The NTSB consists of five members whom the President appoints for 5-year terms with the advice and consent of the Senate. The President designates two of these members as Chair and Vice Chair of the Board for 2-year terms. The President designates the Chair also with the advice and consent of the Senate. https://www.ntsb.gov/about/organization/Pages/default.aspx Activities Accident Investigation The NTSB investigates, determines probable cause, makes safety recommendations, and reports the facts and circumstances of the following types of accidents: U.S. civil aviation and certain public-use aircraft accidents; railroad accidents involving a fatality, substantial property damage, or a passenger train; pipeline accidents involving a fatality, substantial property damage, or significant harm to the environment; highway accidents (including railroad grade-crossing accidents) that the NTSB selects in cooperation with the States; major marine casualties and accidents involving a public vessel and a nonpublic vessel; certain accidents involving hazardous materials; and other transportation accidents that are catastrophic, caused by recurring problems, or otherwise should be investigated in the judgment of the Board. http://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/default.aspx Safety Problem Identification The NTSB makes recommendations on matters of transportation safety. It reduces the severity and number of transportation accidents by conducting safety studies and special investigations; assessing accident investigation techniques and publishing recommended procedures; establishing regulatory requirements for reporting accidents; evaluating the transportation safety consciousness and efficacy of other Government agencies in accident prevention; evaluating safeguards and procedures for the transportation of hazardous materials and the performance of other Government agencies charged with ensuring the safe transportation of such https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=I0LeX9xNnXE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:12 PM] materials; and reporting annually to the Congress on its activities. http://www.ntsb.gov/safety/Pages/default.aspx Family Assistance for Aviation Disasters The NTSB coordinates the resources of the Federal Government and other organizations to support the efforts of local and State governments and airlines to meet the needs of aviation disaster victims and their families. It assists in making Federal resources available to local authorities and airlines. http://www.ntsb.gov/tda/family/Pages/default.aspx Certificate, Civil Penalty, and License Appeal On appeal, the NTSB reviews the suspension, amendment, modification, revocation, or denial of certain certificates, licenses, and assessments of civil penalties issued by the Secretary of Transportation. The NTSB also reviews, on appeal from the orders of any administrative law judge, decisions of the Commandant of the Coast Guard that revoke, suspend, or deny certain licenses, certificates, documents, and registers. http://www.ntsb.gov/legal/alj/Pages/default.aspx Sources of Information Advocacy Priorities The "Most Wanted List" raises awareness of what may be done to reduce the number of transportation accidents and the loss of life caused by them. https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/mwl/Pages/default.aspx Career Opportunities Information on career paths at the NTSB is available on its website. For more information, contact the Human Resources Division, National Transportation Safety Board, Washington, DC 20594. Phone, 202-314-6230. http://www.ntsb.gov/about/employment/Pages/Careers.aspx Contracts / Procurement For information on contracting and procurement opportunities, contact the Contracting Officer, National Transportation Safety Board, Washington, DC 20594. Phone, 202314-6102. http://www.ntsb.gov Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Effective on July 5, 1967, the FOIA gives any person a right to obtain access to Federal agency records; however, nine exemptions and three special law enforcement record exclusions shield certain records or portions of them from public disclosure. A FOIA request may be made for any agency record. https://www.ntsb.gov/about/foia/Pages/default.aspx History On December 17, 1903, the Wright "Flyer" became the first powered, heavier-thanair, piloted machine to achieve controlled, sustained flight. Twenty-three years later, the U.S. Congress charged the Department of Commerce with investigating the causes of aircraft accidents. Today, NTSB investigators are on call around-the-clock, every day of the year, to investigate significant aviation and surface transportation accidents wherever they may occur. To learn more of the NTSB's story, visit the "History of the National Transportation Safety Board" web page. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=I0LeX9xNnXE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:12 PM] https://www.ntsb.gov/about/history/Pages/default.aspx Investigations The NTSB maintains a database of major aviation, highway, marine, pipeline, and railroad investigations, both ongoing and completed, on its website. https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/All-Investigations.aspx Open Government The NTSB supports the Open Government initiative. https://www.ntsb.gov/about/employment/Pages/open.aspx Organizational Chart The NTSB's organizational chart is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.ntsb.gov/about/organization/Documents/ntsb-org-chart-2016.pdf Publications Publications are free of charge for the following categories of subscribers: Federal, State, or local transportation agencies; international transportation organizations or foreign governments; educational institutions or public libraries; nonprofit public safety organizations; and the news media. To receive copies of NTSB publications, persons in these categories should contact the Records Management Division, National Transportation Safety Board, Washington, DC 20594. Phone, 202-314-6551. All other persons may download NTSB publications from the agency’s website, or purchase NTSB publications from the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161. To place an order, call the subscription unit at 703-4874630 or the sales desk at 703-487-4768. More information is available on the NTSB website. http://www.ntsb.gov/publications/Pages/default.aspx Reading Room The NTSB's public reference room is available for record inspection and photocopying. It is located on the 6th floor at the Board's Washington, DC, headquarters and is open on weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Requests for access to public records should be made in person at the guard desk. Phone, 202314-6551 or 800-877-6799. Regional Offices / Response Operations Center Contact information for NTSB regional offices is available online. To report an accident in any transportation mode, contact the Response Operations Center. Phone, 844-373-9922. http://www.ntsb.gov/about/Pages/OfficeLocation.aspx Site Map The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.ntsb.gov/Pages/sitemap.aspx Social Media The NTSB has a Facebook account. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=I0LeX9xNnXE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:12 PM] https://www.facebook.com/NTSBgov The NTSB tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/ntsb The NTSB posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/NTSBgov Training Center NTSB investigators and others from the transportation community improve their practice of accident investigation techniques at the training center. Its curriculum promotes independent, objective, and technically advanced accident investigations to raise levels of safety in all modes of transportation. Forums and symposia are open to the public; however, certain courses are limited to those who may be involved in an NTSB accident investigation or who are members of the emergency response community. Governmental and public organizations may reserve the training and conference center for events. Phone, 571-223-3900. https://www.ntsb.gov/Training_Center/Pages/TrainingCenter.aspx | Email: TCReservations@ntsb.gov http://app.ntsb.gov/about/contact.html For further information, contact the Media Relations Division, National Transportation Safety Board, 490 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20594. Phone, 202-314-6100. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=I0LeX9xNnXE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:12 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Nuclear Regulatory Commission NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Washington, DC 20555 301-415-7000 http://www.nrc.gov | Email: opa.resource@nrc.gov CHAIR Kristine L. Svinicki Commissioner Jeffrey M. Baran Commissioner Stephen G. Burns Commissioner (vacancy) Commissioner (vacancy) Chief Administrative Judge, Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel E. Roy Hawkens Chief Financial Officer Maureen E. Wylie Chief Information Officer David Nelson Deputy Executive Director for Materials, Waste, Research, State, Tribal and Fredrick Brown Compliance Programs Deputy Executive Director for Reactor and Preparedness Programs Director, Office of Commission Appellate Adjudication Michael R. Johnson Brooke Poole Clark Director, Office of Congressional Affairs Eugene Dacus Director, Office of International Programs Nader L. Mamish Director, Office of Public Affairs David A. Castelveter Executive Director, Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Andrea Veil Executive Director for Operations Victor M. McCree General Counsel Margret M. Doane Inspector General Hubert T. Bell, Jr. Secretary of the Commission Annette L. Vietti-Cook [For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10, Part I] The above list of key personnel was updated 06–2017. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=rA7E931Qv7U=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:15 PM] The Nuclear Regulatory Commission licenses and regulates civilian use of nuclear energy to protect public health and safety and the environment. Organizational Chart The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was established as an independent regulatory agency under the provisions of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5801 et seq.) and Executive Order 11834 of January 15, 1975. All licensing and related regulatory functions formerly assigned to the Atomic Energy Commission were transferred to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/governing-laws.html Five Commissioners whom the President appoints and Senate confirms for 5-year terms govern the NRC. The President appoints one of them to be the Commission's Chair and official spokesperson. The NRC's major program components are the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, the Office of New Reactors, the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, the Office of Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs, and the Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research. Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, the NRC has four regional offices. The Commission ensures that nuclear materials and facilities for civilian use are managed in a manner consistent with public health and safety, environmental quality, national security, and antitrust laws. The NRC centers most of its efforts on regulating the use of nuclear energy to generate electric power. http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/organization.html Activities The NRC is primarily responsible for the following functions: licensing the construction, operation, and closure of nuclear reactors and other nuclear facilities, such as nuclear fuel cycle facilities, low-level radioactive waste disposal sites under NRC jurisdiction, the geologic repository for high-level radioactive waste, and nonpower test and research reactors; licensing the possession, use, processing, handling, and export of nuclear material; licensing the operators of nuclear power and nonpower test and research reactors; inspecting licensed facilities and activities; conducting the U.S. Government research program on light-water reactor safety; developing and implementing rules and regulations that govern licensed nuclear activities; investigating nuclear incidents and allegations concerning any matter regulated by the Commission; maintaining the NRC Incident Response Program; collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information on the operational safety of commercial nuclear power reactors and certain nonreactor activities; developing working relationships with the States regarding reactor operations and the regulation of nuclear material; and assuring that adequate regulatory programs are maintained by States exercising regulatory control over certain nuclear materials located within their borders. http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory.html Sources of Information Active Regulatory Guides Regulatory guides provide guidance to licensees and applicants for implementing parts of the Commission's regulations, techniques used by NRC staff to evaluate problems or postulated accidents, and data needed by NRC staff to review applications for permits or licenses. Regulatory guides are issued in 10 broad divisions: antitrust and financial review, environmental and siting, fuels and materials facilities, materials and plant protection, occupational health, power reactors, https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=rA7E931Qv7U=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:15 PM] products, research and test reactors, transportation, and general. Active regulatory guides may be downloaded from the NRC's online library. http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/reg-guides Business Opportunities The NRC awards contracts to commercial firms, nonprofit organizations, and universities. The agency buys products and services, including technical assistance and research in nuclear fields, information technology, facility management, and administrative support. http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/contracting.html Draft Regulatory Guides The NRC issues regulatory guides in draft form to solicit public comment and participation in developing regulatory positions. Draft regulatory guides have not received complete staff review, and, therefore, they do not represent official NRC staff positions. The public may comment on draft guides and other documents issued in draft form online. NRC staff considers all comments received during the public comment period. Draft regulatory guides may be downloaded from the NRC's online library. http://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc-comment.html http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.html Employment To carry out its mission, the NRC relies heavily on engineers, scientists, and security professionals. http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/employment/opportunities.html http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/overall/mid Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) To request copies of records, use the online "FOIA Request Submittal Form" or contact the FOIA / Privacy Act Officer, Mail Stop T–5 F09, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Phone, 301-415-7169. Fax, 301-4155130. http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/foia/foia-submittal-form.html Glossary The NRC maintains an online glossary. http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/basic-ref/glossary.html Microfiche Collections Selected regional libraries of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Federal Depository Library Program maintain permanent microfiche collections of Nuclear Regulatory Commission documents released between January 1981 and October 1999. Contact the Public Document Room for more information. Phone, 301-4154737 or 800-397-4209. Fax, 301-415-3548. http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/pdr.html | Email: pdr.resource@nrc.gov Publications The NRC publishes information on licensing and regulation of civilian nuclear facilities https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=rA7E931Qv7U=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:15 PM] and materials, as well as annual and periodic reports. Publications and many documents are accessible on the NRC Web site. The U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) sell single copies of and subscriptions to NRC publications. Contact the GPO bookstore (phone, 202512-0132) or the NTIS (phone, 888-584-8332 or 703-605-6050) for more information. http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.html http://www.gpo.gov/about/bookstore.htm | Email: mainbks@gpo.gov http://www.ntis.gov | Email: customerservice@ntis.gov Public Documents The Public Document Room—located on the first floor at One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD—is open on weekdays, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., except on Federal holidays. The NRC maintains a large collection of documents on licensing proceedings and other significant actions. Documents issued prior to October 1999 are available in paper or microfiche. After October 1999, documents are available online from the NRC's full-text document management system. Most public documents may be reproduced on CD–ROM, microfiche, or paper for a nominal fee. Phone, 301-415-4737 or 800-397-4209. Fax, 301-415-3548. http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/pdr.html | Email: pdr.resource@nrc.gov http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/contactus.html | Email: opa.resource@nrc.gov For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Phone, 301-415-8200. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=rA7E931Qv7U=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:15 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission SEARCH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION 1120 Twentieth Street NW., Washington, DC 20036-3457 202-606-5100 202-418-3017 http://www.oshrc.gov COMMISSIONERS CHAIR Heather L. MacDougall Cynthia L. Attwood James J. Sullivan, Jr. https://www.oshrc.gov/about/Commissioners_bios.html ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Debra A. Hall Chief Administrative Law Judge Covette Rooney Executive Secretary John X. Cerveny General Counsel Nadine N. Mancini The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission ensures the timely and fair resolution of cases involving the alleged exposure of American workers to unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission is an independent, quasijudicial agency established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651-678). The Commission rules on cases when disagreements arise over the results of safety and health inspections performed by the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Employers have the right to dispute alleged job safety or health violations that OSHA inspectors find, the penalties that OSHA https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WlRSu58fyTQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:19 PM] proposes, and the time given to correct a hazardous situation. The Occupational Safety and Health Act covers virtually every employer in the country. Its purpose is to reduce employment-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths of working men and women in the United States. It requires employers to provide a work environment free from recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to their employees. It also requires employers to comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under the act. http://www.oshrc.gov/about/how-oshrc.html Activities The Commission adjudicates enforcement actions initiated under the act when they are contested by employers, employees, or representatives of employees. A case arises when a citation, issued to an employer as the result of an OSHA inspection, is contested within 15 working days of receipt of the report. There are two levels of adjudication within the Commission. All cases are first assigned to an administrative law judge. A hearing is generally held in the community or as close as possible to where the alleged violation occurred. After the hearing, the judge issues a decision based on findings of fact and conclusions of law. A substantial number of these decisions become final orders of the Commission. Commission members, however, will issue the final order if a party petitions the Commission members for review of the judge's decision and the petition is granted. After a final order is issued, any party to the case may seek a review of the decision in the U.S. courts of appeals. The Commission's principal office is in Washington, DC. Administrative law judges are also located in the Atlanta and Denver regional offices. Sources of Information Career Opportunities Vacancy announcements are posted online. http://www.oshrc.gov/job_opportunities/job_opport.html Decisions The "Decisions" page contains two online search tools, one for the final decisions of administrative law judges and the other for the final decisions of the Commission. The administrative law judge decisions start with the year 1993, and the Commission decisions start with the year 1972. Decisions are available in the form of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Portable Document Format (PDF) files. http://www.oshrc.gov/decisions/index.html Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA requires Federal agencies to disclose records after receiving a proper written request for them. Certain records, however, are shielded from disclosure by provisions contained within the statute. The Commission's online FOIA information includes the specific procedures for requesting its records, FOIA-related contact information, and links to records that are already accessible online. The Commission operates a FOIA requester service center that can provide information on the status of a submitted request. Phone, 202-606-5724. Fax, 202-606-5417. http://www.oshrc.gov/foia/index.html Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WlRSu58fyTQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:19 PM] The Commission posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. http://www.oshrc.gov/FAQ/index.html News The Commission posts press releases on its Web site. http://www.oshrc.gov/press/press.html Open Government The Commission supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. http://www.oshrc.gov/open.html | Email: opengov@oshrc.gov Plain Language The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires all Federal agencies to write in a way that produces "clear Government communication that the public can understand and use." The Commission solicits public assistance in support of plain language: If a document or Web page is unclear, contact the Commission by email and point out the lack of clarity. The Commission seeks to ensure that any document that is necessary for obtaining services, that provides information on services, or that explains how to comply with a requirement that the Commission administers or enforces is plainly written. http://www.oshrc.gov/open/plain_writing.html | Email: plain@oshrc.gov Publicaciónes en Español Publications in Spanish are available online. Phone, 202-606-5400. http://www.oshrc.gov/publications/publications_spanish.html Publications The Commission's publications are accessible online. Copies of them and decisions are also available from the Office of the Executive Secretary. Phone, 202-606-5400. Fax, 202-606-5050. http://www.oshrc.gov/publications/index.html Related Sites The Commission posts helpful and informative links to State Internet and other research sites. The Commission is not affiliated with the organizations whose links are on its "Related Web Sites" page. http://www.oshrc.gov/relatedsites/relatedsites.html http://www.oshrc.gov/about/phone-numbers.html For further information, contact the Office of the Executive Director, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, 1120 Twentieth Street NW., Washington, DC 20036-3457. Phone, 202-606-5100. Fax, 202-418-3017. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WlRSu58fyTQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:19 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Office of Government Ethics OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS 1201 New York Avenue NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005-3917 202-482-9300 (TTY) 800-877-8339 202-482-9237 http://www.oge.gov DIRECTOR David J. Apol, Acting Chief of Staff / Program Counsel Shelley K. Finlayson Assistant Director, Internal Operations Nelson Cabrera, Jr. Deputy Director, Compliance Dale A. Christopher General Counsel David J. Apol [For the Office of Government Ethics statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 5, Part 2600] The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The Office of Government Ethics leads and oversees the executive branch program for preventing and resolving conflicts of interest. The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is an executive branch agency established under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S.C. app. 401). With the advice and consent of the Senate, the President appoints the Director for a 5-year term. https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/Organization Activities The OGE provides overall leadership and oversight of the executive branch ethics program, which prevents and resolves conflicts of interest. To carry out its leadership and oversight responsibilities, the Office promulgates and maintains enforceable standards of ethical conduct for approximately 2.7 million employees in over 130 executive branch agencies and the White House; oversees a financial disclosure system that reaches approximately 26,000 public and 380,000 confidential financial disclosure report filers; ensures that executive branch agency ethics programs are in compliance with applicable ethics laws and regulations; provides education and training to the more than 4,500 ethics officials throughout the executive branch; conducts outreach to the general public, the private sector, and civil society; and provides technical assistance to State, local, and foreign governments and international organizations. https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/Mission+and+Responsibilities Sources of Information Advisories The OGE posts written guidance to executive branch ethics officials and employees online. https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/All%20Advisories Education Educational resources for ethics officials—including Institute for Ethics in Government training videos—are available online. https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/Education%20Resources%20for%20Ethics%20Officials Career Opportunities The OGE posts vacancy announcements on USAJobs. The Compliance Division seeks agency ethics officials to https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vm6vK5wCDMM=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:23 PM] participate in rotational details for increasing financial disclosure review proficiency. A detail assignment typically lasts 4–8 weeks, and arrangements can be made to accommodate commitment and schedule. https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/Careers Conflict of Interest The OGE Web site provides links to opinions and other guidance that interpret the conflict of interest laws. https://www.oge.gov/web/OGE.nsf/Legal%20Interpretation Dates / Deadlines The schedule of ethics dates helps executive branch agency ethics officials identify key dates and meet important deadlines throughout the calendar year. https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/Dates%20and%20Deadlines Executive Orders A list of Executive orders that significantly affected or continue to affect the executive branch ethics program is available on the OGE's Web site. https://www.oge.gov/web/OGE.nsf/Executive%20Orders Financial Disclosure Appointee, nominee, Presidential, and Vice Presidential public financial disclosure reports and ethics agreements are available online. https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/Presidential%20Appointee%20&%20Nominee%20Records Resources for public financial disclosure are available on the OGE Web site. https://www.oge.gov/web/OGE.nsf/Public%20Financial%20Disclosure/F8C35F18BF846D1C85257E96006B95B1? opendocument Forms All forms created by the OGE and instructions for downloading them are available online. https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE+Forms Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Information on how to submit a FOIA request is available online. https://www.oge.gov/Web/OGE.nsf/Freedom+of+Information+Act+(FOIA) An electronic reading room contains documents that the OGE has released after multiple FOIA requests or disclosed proactively. Before making a FOIA request, search the electronic reading room for relevant records that already may be accessible. https://www.oge.gov/web/OGE.nsf/Freedom%20of%20Information%20Act%20(FOIA)/B9B880B7B93AF8EF85257EF5006DAAB6? opendocument Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The OGE answers media FAQs on its Web site. https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/Media%20Resources/C82EAE759C7C631885257EBC0043366C?opendocument International Support The OGE conducts international work under the auspices of the Department of State. In addition to descriptions of its bilateral and multilateral activities and onsite briefings, the "International Activities" Web pages contain documents that international visitors most often request, international conference papers and speeches, documents prepared for anticorruption meetings, links to other information on the fight against public corruption, and a selection of documents translated into Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/International+Activities Legislative Affairs The OGE posts budget submissions, correspondence with Congress, information on legislation affecting the executive branch ethics program, and other legislative materials on its Web site. https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/Legislative%20Affairs%20&%20Budget Media The OGE posts documents and information that members of the media request often. A media liaison is available to provide additional assistance. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vm6vK5wCDMM=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:23 PM] https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/Media%20Resources | Email: ContactOGE@oge.gov Open Government The OGE supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OPEN+GOVERNMENT Organizational Chart An organizational chart is available on the "Contact Us" Web page. https://www.oge.gov/Web/OGE.nsf/Resources/Contact+Us RSS Feeds The dates and deadlines RSS feed streams the dates of events like training and deadlines that are relevant to the management of agency ethics programs. The latest advisories RSS feed streams new education, legal, and program management advisories. https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/Resources/RSS%20Feeds Site Map A site index presents document categories based on their appearance in the Web site's drop-down menus. https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/Information/Site+Index?opendocument Social Media The OGE tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/OfficeGovEthics The Institute for Ethics in Government posts videos on the OGE's YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/OGEInstitute https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/Organization/Contact%20Us? | Email: contactoge@oge.gov For further information, contact the Office of Government Ethics, Suite 500, 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20005-3917. Phone, 202-482-9300. TTY, 800-877-8339. Fax, 202-482-9237. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=vm6vK5wCDMM=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:23 PM] No FEAR Act Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Office of Personnel Management OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415-0001 202-606-1800 TTY, 202-606-2532 http://www.opm.gov Executive Offices DIRECTOR Margaret Weichert, Acting Deputy Director Michael J. Rigas Chief of Staff Neal Patel, Acting CHIEF OFFICERS Management Kathleen M. McGettigan Privacy Kellie Cosgrove Riley DIRECTORS Communications Congressional, Legislative, and Intergovernmental Affairs Anthony C. Marucci Jonathan Blythe Executive Secretariat Jozetta R. Robinson Strategy and Innovation Rebecca Thacker CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICERS COUNCIL Executive Director Sara B. Ratcliff General Counsel (vacancy) https://www.opm.gov/about-us/our-people-organization/senior-staff-bios/#url=DirectorsOffice Program Offices ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WcNYnKjjTyQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:27 PM] Employee Services Mark D. Reinhold Human Resources Solutions Joseph S. Kennedy Merit System Accountability and Compliance Mark W. Lambert Retirement Services Kenneth J. Zawodny, Jr. DIRECTORS Healthcare and Insurance Alan P. Spielman National Background Investigation Bureau Charles S. Phalen, Jr. Suitability Executive Agent Programs Lisa M. Loss https://www.opm.gov/about-us/our-people-organization/organizational-contacts/ Mission Support Services CHIEF OFFICERS Financial Dennis D. Coleman Information David A. Garcia DIRECTORS Equal Employment Opportunity Facilities, Security and Emergency Management Human Resources / Chief Human Capital Officer Lashonn M. Woodland James Onusko, Acting Andrea J. Bright Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Desmond Brown Senior Procurement Executive Juan I. Arratia https://www.opm.gov/about-us/our-people-organization/senior-staff-bios/#url=SupportFunction-Leaders/ Office of the Inspector General Inspector General Norbert E. Vint, Acting https://www.opm.gov/our-inspector-general/staff-biographies/ Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee Chair Jill L. Nelson https://www.opm.gov/about-us/our-people-organization/organizational-contacts/federalprevailing-rate-advisory-committee/ The above lists of key personnel were updated 10–2018. [For the Office of Personnel Management statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Jan. 5, 1979, 44 FR 1501] The Office of Personnel Management administers a merit system to ensure https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WcNYnKjjTyQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:27 PM] compliance with personnel laws and regulations and assists agencies with recruiting, examining, and promoting on the basis of skills and knowledge irrespective of race, religion, sex, political influence, or other factors not based on merit. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) was created as an independent establishment by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1978 (5 U.S.C. app.), pursuant to Executive Order 12107 of December 28, 1978. Many of the functions of the former United States Civil Service Commission were transferred to OPM. https://www.opm.gov/about-us/our-people-organization/ ACTIVITIES Employee Benefits OPM manages numerous activities that directly affect the well-being of the Federal employee and indirectly enhance employee effectiveness. These include health benefits, life insurance, and retirement benefits. https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance Examining / Staffing The OPM provides departments and agencies with technical assistance and guidance in examining competitive positions in the Federal civil service for General Schedule grades 1 through 15 and Federal Wage system positions. In addition, OPM is responsible for the following duties: providing testing and examination services, at the request of an agency, on a reimbursable basis; establishing basic qualification standards for all occupations; certifying agency delegated examining units to conduct examining; providing employment information for competitive service positions; and providing policy direction and guidance on promotions, reassignments, appointments in the excepted and competitive services, reinstatements, temporary and term employment, veterans preference, workforce planning and reshaping, organizational design, career transition, and other staffing provisions. https://www.opm.gov/services-for-agencies/recruiting-staffing-solutions/ Executive Resources OPM leads in the selection, management, and development of Federal executives. OPM provides policy guidance, consulting services, and technical support on Senior Executive Service (SES) recruitment, selection, succession planning, mobility performance, awards, and removals. It reviews agency nominations for SES career appointments and administers the Qualifications Review Boards that certify candidates' executive qualifications. It manages SES, senior-level, and scientific and professional space allocations to agencies, administers the Presidential Rank Awards program, and conducts orientation sessions for newly appointed executives. In addition, OPM manages three interagency residential development and training centers for executives and managers. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service Investigations The Office of the Inspector General conducts comprehensive and independent audits, investigations, and evaluations relating to OPM programs and operations. It is responsible for administrative actions against health care providers who commit sanctionable offenses with respect to the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program or other Federal programs. https://www.opm.gov/our-inspector-general/ For further information, contact the Office of the Inspector General. Phone, 202-6061200. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WcNYnKjjTyQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:27 PM] Oversight OPM assesses human capital management Governmentwide and within agencies to gather information for policy development and program refinement, ensure compliance with law and regulation, and enhance agency capability for human resources management accountability. Agency accountability systems help ensure that human capital decisions are consistent with merit principles and that human capital strategies are aligned with mission accomplishment. OPM also works with agencies to find better and more strategic ways to manage Federal human capital. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/oversight-activities Personnel Systems OPM provides leadership and guidance to agencies on systems to support the manager's personnel management responsibilities. These include the following: white- and blue-collar pay systems, including SES and special occupational pay systems; geographical adjustments and locality payments; special rates to address recruitment and retention problems; allowances and differentials, including recruitment and relocation bonuses, retention allowances, and hazardous duty/environmental pay; and premium pay; annual and sick leave, court leave, military leave, leave transfer and leave bank programs, family and medical leave, excused absence, holidays, and scheduling of work, including flexible and compressed work schedules; performance management, covering appraisal systems, performance pay and awards, and incentive awards for suggestions, inventions, and special acts; classification policy and standards for agencies to determine the series and grades for Federal jobs; labor-management relations, including collective bargaining, negotiability, unfair labor practices, labor-management cooperation, and consulting with unions on Governmentwide issues; systems and techniques for resolving disputes with employees; quality of work-life initiatives, such as employee health and fitness, work and family, AIDS in the workplace, and employee assistance programs; human resources development, including leadership and administration of the Human Resources Development Council and the Government Performance and Results Act interest group; the Training and Management Assistance program, to help agencies develop training and human resources management solutions, including workforce planning and succession management strategies, e-learning applications, traditional classroom training materials, compensation and performance management systems, and other customized products; information systems to support and improve Federal personnel management decisionmaking; and Governmentwide instructions for personnel processing and recordkeeping and for release of personnel data under the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act. OPM also provides administrative support to special advisory bodies, including the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee, the Federal Salary Council, and the Presidential Advisory Committee on Expanding Training Opportunities. Workforce Diversity OPM provides leadership, direction, and policy for Governmentwide affirmative recruiting programs for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. It also provides leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to promote merit and equality in systemic workforce recruitment, employment, training, and retention. In addition, OPM gathers, analyzes, and maintains statistical data on the diversity of the Federal workforce and prepares evaluation reports for Congress and others on individual agency and Governmentwide progress toward full workforce representation for all Americans in the Federal sector. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/diversity-and-inclusion/ OTHER PROGRAMS https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WcNYnKjjTyQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:27 PM] OPM coordinates the temporary assignment of employees between Federal agencies and State, local, and Indian tribal governments, institutions of higher education, and other eligible nonprofit organizations for up to 2 years, for work of mutual benefit to the participating organizations. It administers the Presidential Management Intern Program, which provides 2-year, excepted appointments with Federal agencies to recipients of graduate degrees in appropriate disciplines. In addition, the Office of Personnel Management administers the Federal Merit System Standards, which apply to certain grant-aided State and local programs. Federal Executive Boards Federal Executive Boards (FEBs) were established by Presidential memorandum on November 10, 1961, to improve internal Federal management practices and to provide a central focus for Federal participation in civic affairs in major metropolitan centers of Federal activity. They carry out their functions under OPM supervision and control. FEBs serve as a means for disseminating information within the Federal Government and for promoting discussion of Federal policies and activities of importance to all Federal executives in the field. Each Board is composed of heads of Federal field offices in the metropolitan area. A chairman is elected annually from among the membership to provide overall leadership to the Board's operations. Committees and task forces carry out interagency projects consistent with the Board's mission. Located in places where Federal activity is concentrated, FEBS can be found in 28 metropolitan areas. Federal executive associations or councils, which are locally organized, can be found in approximately 65 other metropolitan areas. They perform functions similar to the FEBs, but on a lesser scale of organization and activity. https://www.feb.gov/board-locations/ For further information, contact the Director for Federal Executive Board Operations. Phone, 202-606-1000. Sources of Information A–Z Index The OPM's website has an alphabetical subject index to help visitors navigate its content. https://www.opm.gov/a-z-index/ Blog The OPM has a blog on its website. https://www.opm.gov/blogs/Director/ Business Opportunities The "Doing Business with OPM" web pages provide information on finding contracting opportunities, registering to do business with the OPM, and connecting with the OPM's small business program. https://www.opm.gov/about-us/doing-business-with-opm Staff contact information is available online. https://www.opm.gov/about-us/doing-business-with-opm/contact-us/ Career Opportunities To help fulfill its mission, the OPM relies on a professional workforce with energy, https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WcNYnKjjTyQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:27 PM] expertise, personality, and skill. https://www.opm.gov/about-us/careers-at-opm/ In 2017, the OPM ranked 17th among 25 midsize Government agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/overall/mid Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) The National Background Investigations Bureau manages e-QIP—a web-based, automated system—to facilitate the processing of standard investigative forms that are used when conducting background investigations for Federal security, suitability, fitness, and credentialing purposes. The system allows the user to enter, update, and transmit his or her personal investigative data over a secure internet connection to a requesting agency. https://nbib.opm.gov/e-qip-background-investigations/ Federal Holidays Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes the public holidays for Federal employees. Most Federal employees work on weekdays. For these employees, when a holiday falls on a nonworkday—Saturday or Sunday—the Federal holiday usually is observed on Friday or Monday. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/federalholidays/#url=Overview Forms The "Forms" web page serves as the single source of information for forms belonging to and used by the OPM. Links are also available to browse forms used by other Federal agencies. https://www.opm.gov/forms | Email: formsmanager@opm.gov Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) A FOIA request must be made in writing and clearly labeled "Freedom of Information Act Request." Instructions for making a request are available online. https://www.opm.gov/information-management/freedom-of-information-act Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The OPM posts answers to FAQs on its website. https://www.opm.gov/FAQs/ Glossaries A glossary is available on the "Healthcare—Reference Materials" web page. https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/referencematerials/reference/glossary/ A glossary is available on the "Benefits Officers Center—Reference Materials" web page. https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/benefits-officers-center/referencematerials/#url=Glossary An insurance glossary of terms that are used on the "Federal Benefits Programs" https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WcNYnKjjTyQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:27 PM] website is available online. If a term is absent from the glossary, please email a request for its inclusion. https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/insurance-glossary | Email: fehb@opm.gov History On October 27, 1992, the agency's Washington headquarters was dedicated to a former Civil Service Commissioner, who later became the 26th President of the United States. To find out more about this dedicated civil servant, visit the "Theodore Roosevelt" web page. https://www.opm.gov/about-us/our-mission-role-history/theodore-roosevelt/ Insurance Information on the Federal health benefits open season; flexible spending accounts; and dental and vision, health, life, and long-term care insurance programs, is available online. https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance Integrity / Efficinecy The Office of the Inspector General from the OPM posts reports and data on Oversight.gov, a text-searchable repository of reports that Federal Inspectors General publish. The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency operates and maintains the website to increase public access to independent and authoritative information on the Federal Government. https://www.oversight.gov/about News The OPM posts news items on its website. https://www.opm.gov/news/latest-news/ Open Government The OPM supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. The agency is committed to increasing accountability, effectiveness, efficiency, and innovation; building trust with American citizens; empowering the public; fostering a culture in which everyone's contribution is valued; making better decisions; and tracking how agency money is used. https://www.opm.gov/about-us/open-government Operating Status—Washington, DC, Area The OPM sponsors the Operating Status listserv. Subscribers receive an email when the operating status of the Federal Government within the Capital Region changes. https://apps.opm.gov/listserv_apps/list-sub.cfm?targetlist=operatingstatus Organizational Chart The OPM included an organizational chart on page 13 of its Annual Performance Report—Fiscal Year 2017, which was published in February of 2018. Please note: The Office of Planning and Policy Analysis no longer exists; its functions were transferred to the Office of Strategy and Innovation. https://www.opm.gov/about-us/budget-performance/performance/2017-annualperformance-report.pdf https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WcNYnKjjTyQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:27 PM] Publications An electronic database allows users to search for operating manuals, periodicals, and other OPM publications. For more information on Federal personnel management publications, contact OPM Publications Management. Phone, 202-606-1822. http://www.opm.gov/news/reports-publications/publications-database Reading Room The electronic reading room contains documents that the FOIA identifies for inclusion. This electronic collection also contains records that FOIA users have requested multiple times. https://www.opm.gov/information-management/freedom-of-informationact#url=Electronic-Reading-Room Retirement Information Center The Retirement Information Center provides information on retirement benefits for current, new, and prospective Federal employees, as well as for Federal retirees, their survivors, and benefits officers. The information includes recent changes, events, and other issues affecting Federal retirement benefits. https://www.opm.gov/Blogs/Retire/ Salaries / Wages General schedule locality pay tables are posted online. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2018/generalschedule/ Social Media The OPM maintains a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/USOPM/ The OPM tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on its Twitter account. https://twitter.com/usopm Telework The OPM maintains the Federal Government's official telework program website. https://www.telework.gov/about/ | Email: teleworkpolicy@opm.gov Unlocking Federal Talent In partnership with other Federal agencies, the OPM developed the website UnlockTalent.gov to tap current talent in the Federal workforce and to shape the workforce that the future requires. The website serves as an interactive tool that enables agency leaders and practitioners to make decisions based on data and to design initiatives for creating a work culture of engagement and excellence. https://www.unlocktalent.gov/about https://www.opm.gov/about-us/contact-us For further information, contact the Office of Communications, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415-0001. Phone, 202-606-2402. TTY, 202-606-2532. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WcNYnKjjTyQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:27 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Office of the Director of National Intelligence SEARCH OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE Washington, DC 20511 703-733-8600 http://www.dni.gov DIRECTOR Dan Coats Principal Deputy Director Sue Gordon Deputy Director, Intelligence Integration Michael Dempsey Assistant Deputy Director, Intelligence Integration Assistant Director, Acquisition, Technology and Facilities Edward Gistaro Kevin Meiners Assistant Director, Partner Engagement Lt. Gen. Theodore C. Nicholas Assistant Director, Policy and Strategy Dawn Eilenberger Assistant Director, Systems and Resource Analyses Troy Meink Chief Financial Officer Trey Treadwell Chief Human Capital Officer Deborah Kircher Chief Information Officer John Sherman Civil Liberties Protection Officer Alexander W. Joel Director, Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center Director, Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Director, National Counterintelligence Security Center Tonya Ugoretz Rita Sampson Russell Travers, Acting Director, National Counterproliferation Center Annette Totten Director, National Counterterrorism Center Nicholas Rasmussen Director, Public Affairs Brian Hale General Counsel Jason Klitenic Inspector General Michael Atkinson Principal Deputy General Counsel Susan Gibson Program Manager, Information Sharing Environment Kshemendra Paul https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=7fHYZTZiyJk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:31 PM] The Office of the Director of National Intelligence oversees and coordinates the foreign and domestic activities of the Intelligence Community across the Federal Government. Organizational Chart The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) was established by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 403). It began operation on April 21, 2005. The Office is headed by the Director of National Intelligence whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Director reports directly to the President and is the principal intelligence adviser. The ODNI ensures that the President, the heads of departments and agencies of the executive branch, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and senior military commanders, and the Congress receive timely and objective national intelligence. It also establishes goals and priorities for collection, analysis, production, and dissemination of national intelligence; ensures the availability of and access to intelligence information within the Intelligence Community; develops the annual budget for the National Intelligence Program; oversees coordination of relationships with the intelligence or security services of foreign governments and international organizations; ensures that accurate analysis of intelligence information is derived from all sources to support national security needs; develops personnel policies and programs to enhance the capacity for joint operations and to facilitate staffing of community management functions; and jointly oversees the development and implementation of an acquisition program management plan with the Secretary of Defense. Sources of Information Career Opportunities The ODNI hires acquisitions and financial managers, engineers, foreign language experts, scientists, security experts, software and hardware developers, technology specialists, and other career professionals. http://www.dni.gov/index.php/careers/careers-in-the-ic Publications Reports and other publications are available online. http://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/reports-and-publications http://www.dni.gov/index.php/contact-us For further information, contact the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Washington, DC 20511. Phone, 703-733-8600. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=7fHYZTZiyJk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:31 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Overseas Private Investment Corporation OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION 1100 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20527 202-336-8400 202-336-7949 http://www.opic.gov PRESIDENT / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Dev J. Jagadesan, Acting Executive Vice President (vacancy) Chief Information Officer Robert DeLuca Chief of Staff Cameron Alford, Acting Director, Office of Accountability William Kennedy Vice President, Department of Legal Affairs / General Counsel Vice President, Department of Management and Administration Vice President, Financial and Portfolio Management Cindy Shepard, Acting Michele Perez Mildred Callear Vice President, Human Resources Michele Perez, Acting Vice President, Investment Funds Lynn Nguyen, Acting Vice President, Office of External Affairs Edward Burrier Vice President, Office of Investment Policy Merryl Burpoe, Acting Vice President, Small and Medium Enterprise Finance Vice President, Structured Finance and Insurance James C. Polan Tracey Webb [For the Overseas Private Investment Corporation statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 22, Chapter VII] The above list of key personnel was updated 07–2017. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation promotes economic growth and job opportunities both at home and abroad by encouraging U.S. private investment in developing countries and emerging markets. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=CQMunmqXIeU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:34 PM] The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) was established in 1971 as an independent agency by the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act (112 Stat. 2681-790). The Corporation helps U.S. businesses invest overseas, fosters economic development in new and emerging markets, complements the private sector in managing risks associated with foreign direct investment, and supports U.S. foreign policy. It charges market-based fees for its products and operates on a self-sustaining basis at no net cost to American taxpayers. https://www.opic.gov/who-we-are/overview Activities The agency serves as the U.S. Government's development finance institution. It mobilizes private capital to help solve critical development challenges. This mobilization of capital advances U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. Working with the U.S. private sector, the agency helps U.S. businesses gain footholds in emerging markets thereby catalyzing revenues, jobs, and growth opportunities both at home and abroad. Consistent with its mission, the Corporation provides financing guarantees, insures against political risk, and supports private equity investment funds to stimulate investment. https://www.opic.gov/what-we-offer/overview OPIC projects adhere to high environmental and social standards and uphold human rights. By its adherence to high standards, the agency tries to raise the industry and regional standards of the countries where it operates. OPIC services are available for new and expanding business enterprises in more than 160 countries. https://www.opic.gov/opic-action/overview Sources of Information Eligibility To determine whether a business owner or company is eligible for OPIC insurance or finance products, visit the online applicant screener. Some eligibility requirements are the same across all OPIC products; however, some vary by product. https://www.opic.gov/doing-business-us/applicant-screener Employment Most OPIC career opportunities fall within the following professional categories: attorney-advisors, business development specialists, economists, finance specialists, and managers. New hires must be U.S. citizens. https://www.opic.gov/who-we-are/careers In 2015 and 2016, the OPIC was ranked number two among small Government agencies in the Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/overall/small Media Annual reports, newsletters, and public notices, as well as the OPIC blog and media library are available online. https://www.opic.gov/media-events/media-library Workshops Participants learn how American small businesses use OPIC finance and insurance products to gain access to emerging markets overseas, as well as how they can take advantage of OPIC products to expand their businesses abroad and support growth at home. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=CQMunmqXIeU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:34 PM] https://www.opic.gov/outreach-events/upcoming-workshops https://www.opic.gov/doing-business-us/contact-us | Email: info@opic.gov For further information, contact the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 1100 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20527. Phone, 202-336-8400. Fax, 202-3367949. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=CQMunmqXIeU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:34 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Peace Corps PEACE CORPS 1111 Twentieth Street NW., Washington, DC 20526 855-855-1961 202-692-2000 202-692-2231 http://www.peacecorps.gov DIRECTOR Sheila M. Crowley, Acting Deputy Director M. Katherine Stroker, Acting Chief of Staff Carl S. Sosebee, Acting Senior Advisor to the Director Maryann Minutillo Chief Financial Officer Paul Shea, Acting Chief Information Officer Scott Knell, Acting Director of Civil Rights and Diversity Laara Manler Director of Victim Advocacy Da Shawna Townsend General Counsel Anthony Marra, Acting White House Liaison Matthew McKinney Associate Director for Global Operations Kristin B. Besch, Acting Associate Director for Health Services Jill A. Carty, Acting Associate Director for Safety and Security Shawn Bardwell Associate Director for Volunteer Recruitment and Selection Director of Global Health and HIV Director of Office of Strategic Information, Research, and Planning Director of Overseas Programming and Training Support Erin Gibbs, Acting Marie McLeod Jeffrey Kwiecinski, Acting Stephanie Rust Director of Peace Corps Response Thomas Ross, Acting Regional Director, Africa Timothy Hartman, Acting Regional Director, Europe, Mediterranean and Asia Regional Director, Inter-America and the Pacific Jean E. Seigle, Acting Emily Untermeyer, Acting https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=9xEwL7o/9Cw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:38 PM] Associate Director for Management William L. Stoppel, Acting Associate Director of External Affairs Ashley Bell Chief Compliance Officer Angela Kissel, Acting Director of Communications Christine Dobday, Acting Director of Third Goal and Returned Volunteer Services Executive Secretariat Keith Honda Melanie A. Wilhelm https://www.peacecorps.gov/about/leadership Inspector General Kathy A. Buller https://www.peacecorps.gov/about/inspector-general The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The Peace Corps gives the people of host countries increased access to trained volunteers with skills and specializations and deepens mutual understanding between Americans and the countries served. The Peace Corps was established by the Peace Corps Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2501), and was made an independent agency by title VI of the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981 (22 U.S.C. 2501-1). Activities The Peace Corps consists of a Washington, DC, headquarters, six regional offices, and overseas operations at 61 posts, relying on more than 7,200 volunteers. To fulfill the Peace Corps mandate, men and women are trained for a 9- to 14-week period in the appropriate local language, the technical skills necessary for their particular jobs, and the cross-cultural skills needed to adjust to a society with traditions and attitudes different from their own. Volunteers serve for a period of 2 years, living among the people with whom they work. Volunteers are expected to become a part of the community through their service. Thousands of volunteers serve worldwide and work in six program areas: agriculture, business development, education, environment, health and HIV/AIDS, and youth development. Community-level projects are designed to match the skills of volunteers with the resources of host-country agencies and other international assistance organizations to solve specific development problems, often in conjunction with private volunteer organizations. In the United States, the Peace Corps is working to promote an understanding of people in other countries. Through its World Wise Schools program, volunteers partner with elementary and junior high school students in the United States to encourage an exchange of letters, pictures, music, and artifacts. Participating students increase their knowledge of geography, languages, and different cultures, while gaining an appreciation for voluntarism. The Peace Corps offers other domestic programs that rely on former volunteers. Working together with universities, local public school systems, and private businesses and foundations, these former volunteers help solve some of our Nation's most pressing domestic problems. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=9xEwL7o/9Cw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:38 PM] http://www.peacecorps.gov/about Sources of Information Age Limit The Peace Corps does not have an upper age limit, and spouses and partners can serve together. To learn more, visit the "Volunteering at 50–Plus" web page. https://www.peacecorps.gov/volunteer/is-peace-corps-right-for-me/50plus Becoming a Volunteer The volunteer program has an online application portal. http://www.peacecorps.gov/apply Career Opportunities Peace Corps vacancy announcements are posted online. Additional information is available from the Office of Human Resource Management. Phone, 202-692-1200. http://www.peacecorps.gov/about/jobs The Peace Corps consistently ranks high among midsize agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/overall/mid Events The "Events" web page has a search tool for locating a nearby event by ZIP Code. https://www.peacecorps.gov/events Facts Curious to know how many Americans have been in the Peace Corps? On which continent most volunteers serve? To learn the answers to these questions and others, visit the "Fast Facts" web page. https://www.peacecorps.gov/news/fast-facts Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The Peace Corps posts certain types of records that it creates on its website. A formal FOIA request is not necessary to access them. The Peace Corps also maintains a FOIA requester service center that can provide information on the status of a person's FOIA request. https://www.peacecorps.gov/about/open-government/foia Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Peace Corps posts answers to FAQs on its website. https://www.peacecorps.gov/faqs/all History At 2 a.m., before a crowd of 10,000 students, then Senator and Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy launched a new experiment in public service from the steps of the Michigan Union at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. To learn more about what happened early that morning of October 14, 1960, visit "The Founding Moment" web page. https://www.peacecorps.gov/about/history/founding-moment https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=9xEwL7o/9Cw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:38 PM] News The Office of Press Relations posts news—agency statements, media advisories, and press releases—on the Peace Corps website. https://www.peacecorps.gov/news Open Government The Peace Corps supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.peacecorps.gov/about/open-government Oversight The Office of the Inspector General from the Peace Corps posts reports and data on Oversight.gov, a text-searchable repository of reports that Federal Inspectors General publish. The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency operates and maintains the website to increase public access to independent and authoritative information on the Federal Government. https://oversight.gov Photos The Peace Corps' website features a photo library. http://medialibrary.peacecorps.gov Recruitment Offices Contact information for Peace Corps recruitment offices is available online. http://www.peacecorps.gov/recruiters/offices Social Media The Peace Corps tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/peacecorps The Peace Corps has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/peacecorps The Peace Corps posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/peacecorps Stories Peace Corps volunteers have stories to tell. Read and listen to them on the Peace Corps' website. https://www.peacecorps.gov/stories https://www.peacecorps.gov/contact For further information, contact the Press Office, Peace Corps, 1111 Twentieth Street NW., Washington, DC 20526. Phone, 202-692-2230 or 855-855-1961. Fax, 202-692-2201. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=9xEwL7o/9Cw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:38 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION 1200 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20005 202-326-4000 800-400-7242 http://www.pbgc.gov BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR (Secretary of Labor) Alexander Acosta Member (Secretary of the Treasury) Steven Mnuchin Member (Secretary of Commerce) Wilber Ross OFFICIALS DIRECTOR Thomas Reeder Chief, Benefits Administration David Foley Chief Counsel Israel Goldowitz Chief Financial Officer Patricia Kelly Chief Information Officer Robert Scherer Chief Investment Officer John Greenberg Chief Management Officer Alice Maroni Chief, Negotiations and Restructuring Karen Morris Chief of Staff Ann Orr Chief Policy Officer (vacancy) Deputy Chief, Benefits Administration (vacancy) Deputy Chief, Negotiations and Restructuring (vacancy) Deputy Chief Policy Officer Michael Rae Deputy General Counsel Philip Hertz Director, Department of Budget Edgar Bennett Director, Department of Communications Outreach and Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Corporate Controls and Reviews Director, Department of Corporate Finance and Restructuring Martha Threatt, Acting Martin Boehm Adi Berger, Acting https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=DyVsTRpf7cE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:41 PM] Director, Department of Financial Operations Theodore Winter Director, Department of Human Resources Arrie Etheridge Director, Department of Information Technology and Business Modernization Director, Department of Information Technology Infrastructure Operations Director, Department of Policy Research and Analysis Vidhya Shyamsunder Joshua Kossoy Christopher Bone Director, Department of Procurement Steve Block Director, Department of Quality Management Diane Braunstein Director, Department of Workplace Solutions Alisa Cottone General Counsel Judith Starr Inspector General Robert A. Westbrooks The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation protects the retirement incomes of American workers in private-sector defined benefit pension plans. Organizational Chart The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is a self-financing, wholly owned Government corporation subject to the Government Corporation Control Act (31 U.S.C. 9101-9109). The Corporation, established by title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1301-1461), operates in accordance with policies established by its Board of Directors. The Board comprises the Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, and the Treasury. The Secretary of Labor serves as Chair of the Board. A seven-member advisory committee, comprising two labor, two employer, and three general public representatives whom the President appoints, advises the PBGC on investment issues. The President also appoints the PBGC's Director, whom the Senate then confirms. http://www.pbgc.gov/about/who-we-are.html Activities Coverage The Corporation insures most private sector defined-benefit pension plans that provide a pension benefit based on factors such as age, years of service, and salary. It administers two insurance programs, separately covering single-employer and multiemployer plans. More than 40 million workers and retirees participate in nearly 24,000 covered plans. Single-Employer Insurance Under the single-employer program, the Corporation guarantees payment of basic pension benefits if an insured plan terminates without sufficient assets to pay those benefits. The law limits, however, the total monthly benefit that the PBGC may guarantee for one individual to $5,011.36 per month for a 65-year-old individual in a pension plan that terminates in 2015. The law also sets other restrictions on PBGC's guarantee, including limits on the insured amount of recent benefit increases. In certain cases, the Corporation may pay some benefits above the guaranteed amount depending on the funding level of the plan and amounts recovered from employers. A plan sponsor may terminate a single-employer plan in a standard termination if the plan has sufficient assets to purchase private annuities to cover all benefit liabilities. If a plan does not have sufficient assets, the sponsor may seek to transfer the pension https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=DyVsTRpf7cE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:41 PM] liabilities to the PBGC by demonstrating that it meets the legal criteria for a distress termination. In either termination, the plan administrator must inform participants in writing at least 60 days prior to the date the administrator proposes to terminate the plan. Only a plan that has sufficient assets to pay all benefit liabilities may terminate in a standard termination. The Corporation also may institute termination of underfunded plans in certain specified circumstances. http://www.pbgc.gov/wr/benefits/guaranteed-benefits.html Multiemployer Insurance Under title IV, as revised in 1980 by the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act (29 U.S.C. 1001 note), which changed the insurable event from plan termination to plan insolvency, the Corporation provides financial assistance to multiemployer plans that are unable to pay nonforfeitable benefits. The plans are obligated to repay such assistance. The act also made employers withdrawing from a plan liable to the plan for a portion of its unfunded vested benefits. http://www.pbgc.gov/prac/multiemployer.html Premium Collections All defined-benefit pension plans insured by the PBGC are required to pay premiums to the Corporation according to rates set by Congress. The per-participant flat-rate premium for plans starting in 2015 is $57.00 for single-employer plans and $26.00 for multiemployer plans. Underfunded single-employer plans must also pay an additional premium equal to $24 per $1,000 of unfunded vested benefits. A termination premium of $1,250 per participant per year applies to certain distress and involuntary plan terminations, payable for 3 years after the termination. http://www.pbgc.gov/prac/prem/premium-rates.html Sources of Information Blog The PBGC Web site features the "Retirement Matters" blog. http://www.pbgc.gov/about/who-we-are/retirement-matters Business Opportunities The PBGC tries to give a fair share of its procurement awards and subcontracting opportunities to small businesses. The PBGC regularly procures accounting, actuarial, auditing, benefits administration, legal, and information technology services. The agency utilizes various types of contract vehicles that are outlined in the "Federal Acquisition Regulation". These types of contract vehicles include agreements, commercial contracts, major contracts, orders against other Government contracts, and purchase orders. http://www.pbgc.gov/about/procurement.html Career Opportunities The PBGC relies on accountants, actuaries, administrative personnel, analysts, attorneys, auditors, employee benefits law specialists, information technology experts, public affairs specialists, and other professionals to carry out its mission. http://www.pbgc.gov/about/jobs.html Fraud Alerts The PBGC, with support from its Office of the Inspector General, posts fraud alerts to spread awareness of scams. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=DyVsTRpf7cE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:41 PM] http://www.pbgc.gov/wr/other/pg/fraud-alerts.html Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The PBGC participates in FOIAonline, which allows information seekers to submit electronic FOIA requests, to track the status of requests, to search for requests submitted by others, to access released records, and to generate agency-specific processing reports. https://foiaonline.regulations.gov/foia/action/public/home FOIA requests must be in writing and may be submitted also by email, fax, or by regular mail to the Disclosure Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street NW., Suite 11101, Washington, DC 20005. Fax, 202-326-4042. http://www.pbgc.gov/about/pg/footer/foia.html | Email: disclosure@pbgc.gov Glossary The PBGC maintains a glossary of terms with simplified definitions. Some terms and their definitions are PBGC-specific in usage. http://www.pbgc.gov/about/pg/header/glossary.html Insured Pension Plans A list of pension plans that recently paid premiums to the PBGC is available online. http://www.pbgc.gov/wr/find-an-insured-pension-plan/pbgc-protects-pensions.html Open Government The PBGC posts datasets that are useful for increasing agency accountability, public knowledge of the agency and its operations, and economic opportunity. http://www.pbgc.gov/open/index.html | Email: opengov@pbgc.gov Plain Language PBGC writers and editors are committed to using plain language in new communications and revising confusing or unclear language in existing material. Send them a note via email if a sentence or paragraph's clarity could be improved. http://www.pbgc.gov/about/pbgc-in-plain-english.html | Email: webmaster@pbgc.gov Press Room The PBGC posts press releases on its Web site. http://www.pbgc.gov/news/press.html An online subscription form is available to sign up for the latest news, delivered via email, from the PBGC. http://www.pbgc.gov/about/stay-informed.html Site Map PBGC Web site visitors may use the site map to look for specific topics or to browse for content that aligns with their interests. http://www.pbgc.gov/pbgc-sitemap.html http://www.pbgc.gov/about/pg/contact/contact.html For further information, contact the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20005-4026. Phone, 202-326-4000 or 800-400-7242 . https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=DyVsTRpf7cE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:41 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Postal Regulatory Commission POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION 901 New York Avenue NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268-0001 202-789-6800 202-789-6861 http://www.prc.gov CHAIR Robert G. Taub Vice Chair Mark Acton Commissioner Nanci E. Langley Commissioner Tony Hammond Commissioner (vacancy) Director, Office of Accountability and Compliance Director, Office of Public Affairs and Government Relations Margaret Cigno Ann Fisher Director, Office of Secretary and Administration Stacy L. Ruble General Counsel David A. Trissell Inspector General John F. Callender [For the Postal Regulatory Commission statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 39, Part 3002] The above list of key personnel was updated 06–2017. The Postal Regulatory Commission develops and implements a modern system of postal rate regulation. The Postal Regulatory Commission is the successor agency to the Postal Rate Commission, which was created by the Postal Reorganization Act, as amended (39 U.S.C. 101 et seq.). The Commission was established as an independent agency in the executive branch of Government by the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (39 U.S.C. 501). It comprises five Commissioners, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, one of whom is designated as Chair. The Commission promulgates rules and regulations, establishes procedures, and takes other actions necessary to carry out its obligations. It considers complaints received from interested persons relating to United States Postal Service rates, https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8+Z/XicEbpg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:45 PM] regulations, and services. The Commission also has certain reporting obligations, including a report on universal postal service and the postal monopoly. http://www.prc.gov/about Sources of Information Case Information Active cases and daily listings are accessible online. A docket search tool is also available. http://www.prc.gov/dockets/active http://www.prc.gov/dockets/daily http://www.prc.gov/dockets/search | Email: prc-dockets@prc.gov Employment The Commission relies on the professional services of accountants, attorneys, economists, industrial engineers, marketing specialists, statisticians, and administrative and clerical personnel to fulfill its mission. http://www.prc.gov/employment-opportunities Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) A FOIA request form is available online. http://www.prc.gov/foia/onlinerequest Newsroom The Commission posts congressional submissions, papers, press releases, speeches, and upcoming events online. http://www.prc.gov/press-releases Reading Room Facilities for inspection and copying of records, viewing automated daily lists of docketed materials, and accessing the Commission's Web site are located at 901 New York Avenue NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC. The room is open on weekdays, excluding legal holidays, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Practice / Procedure Practice and procedure rules governing the conduct of proceedings before the Commission may be found in parts 3001, 3010, 3015, 3020, 3025, 3030, 3031, 3050, and 3060 of title 39 of the "Code of Federal Regulations." http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx? SID=a34266c229a4a7b3c470845f8da08605&node=39:1.0.2.15.2&rgn=div5 http://www.prc.gov/offices/osa For further information, contact the Secretary, Postal Regulatory Commission, 901 New York Avenue NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268-0001. Phone, 202-789-6840. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=8+Z/XicEbpg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:45 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Railroad Retirement Board RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611-1275 312-751-4777 312-751-7154 http://www.rrb.gov | Email: opa@rrb.gov CHAIR Vacant Labor Member Walter A. Barrows Management Member Steven J. Anthony Inspector General Martin J. Dickman Director, Administration Keith B. Earley Director, Equal Opportunity Lynn E. Cousins Director, Human Resources Marguerite V. Daniels Director, Public Affairs Michael P. Freeman Chief, Acquisition Management Paul T. Ahern Facility Manager Scott L. Rush General Counsel Ana M. Kocur Director, Legislative Affairs / Legislative Counsel Beverly Britton Fraser Director, Hearings and Appeals Rachel L. Simmons Secretary to the Board Martha P. Rico Chief Actuary Frank J. Buzzi Chief Information Officer Ram Murthy Chief Financial Officer Vacant Director of Field Service and Senior Executive Officer Daniel J. Fadden Director, Programs Michael A. Tyllas Director, Policy and Systems Kimberly Price-Butler Director, Program Evaluation and Management Services Janet M. Hallman Director, Retirement and Survivor Benefits Valerie F. Allen Director, Disability Benefits Sherita P. Boots Director, Unemployment and Programs Support Micheal T. Pawlak https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=E73EKQ8WHrw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:49 PM] [For the Railroad Retirement Board statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 20, Part 200] The Railroad Retirement Board administers comprehensive retirement-survivor and unemployment-sickness benefit programs for the Nation's railroad workers and their families. Organizational Chart The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) was originally established by the Railroad Retirement Act of 1934, as amended (45 U.S.C. 201-228z-1). The RRB derives statutory authority from the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231-231u) and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 351369). It administers these acts and participates in the administration of the Social Security Act and the Health Insurance for the Aged Act insofar as they affect railroad retirement beneficiaries. The RRB comprises three members whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate: one upon the recommendations of representatives of railroad employees; one upon the recommendations of railroad employers; and one, the Chair, as a public member. Activities The Railroad Retirement Act provides for the payment of annuities to individuals who have completed at least 10 years of creditable railroad service, or 5 years if performed after 1995, and have ceased compensated service upon their attainment of specified ages or at any age if permanently disabled for all employment. In some circumstances occupational disability annuities or supplemental annuities are provided for career employees. A spouse's annuity is provided, under certain conditions, for the wife or husband of an employee annuitant. Divorced spouses may also qualify. Survivor annuities are awarded to the qualified spouses, children, and parents of deceased career employees, and various lump-sum benefits are also available under certain conditions. Benefits based upon qualifying railroad earnings in a preceding 1-year period are provided under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to individuals who are unemployed in a benefit year, but who are ready and willing to work, and to individuals who are unable to work because of sickness or injury. The RRB maintains, through its field offices, a placement service for unemployed railroad personnel. Sources of Information Benefit Inquiries The RRB provides personal assistance to railroad employees and railroad retirement beneficiaries through its field offices. Staff can explain benefit rights and responsibilities on an individual basis, assist employees in applying for benefits, and answer questions about benefit programs. (Railroad labor groups and employers also help railroad personnel stay informed about benefit programs.) Most field offices are open to the public during the week, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. They close at noon on Wednesdays, however, and do not open on Federal holidays. To locate an office, see "Field Offices" below and use the online Zip Code locator or call the automated phone system. Phone, 877-772-5772. http://www.rrb.gov/mep/ben_info.asp https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=E73EKQ8WHrw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:49 PM] Congressional Inquiries Members of Congress or their staff may inquire about constituents, benefit claims, and filed applications by contacting the Congressional Inquiry section of the Office of Administration. Phone, 312-751-4970. Fax, 312-751-7154. https://www.rrb.gov/opa/rrbcongress_contacts.asp | Email: opa@rrb.gov Data The RRB posts actuarial, financial, and statistical data on its Web site. It also publishes datasets on the Web site Data.gov. https://www.rrb.gov/act/historical.asp https://www.rrb.gov/data Employment Contact the RRB's Bureau of Human Resources. Phone, 312-751-4580. Email: recruit@rrb.gov The RRB posts online railroad job vacancies that have been reported to its field offices. https://www.rrb.gov/PandS/Jobs/rrjobs.asp Field Offices Field offices are located throughout the country. Staff members answer questions about Medicare and Social Security benefits for railroad workers and their families, retirement benefits, sickness and unemployment benefits, survivor benefits, and tax withholding and statements. A Zip Code locator is available online for finding the nearest field office. https://www.rrb.gov/field/field.asp Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) A FOIA request may be made by fax, letter, or online request form. A record description must contain sufficient detail—author, date, subject matter, type of record —to allow RRB staff to locate the record with reasonable effort. https://www.rrb.gov/blaw/foia/foia_guide.asp https://secure.rrb.gov/efoia Glossary A glossary of RRB terms is available online. https://www.rrb.gov/general/glossary.asp Hotline To report the illegal receiving of RRB benefits or to file a complaint about misconduct relating to the RRB, its programs or employees, contact the Office of Inspector General. Phone, 800-772-4258. Fax, 312-751-4342. https://www.rrb.gov/OIG/hotline.asp | Email: hotline@oig.rrb.gov Legislative Affairs For information on legislative matters, contact the Office of Legislative Affairs. Phone, 202-272-7742. Fax, 202-272-7728. The office is open Tuesday–Thursday, 9 a.m.– https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=E73EKQ8WHrw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:49 PM] 3:30 p.m., eastern standard time, except on Federal holidays. http://www.rrb.gov/org/ogc/ola.asp | Email: ola@rrb.gov Publications Booklets, pamphlets (English and Spanish), and forms of interest to beneficiaries and railroad workers are available online. Pamphlets also are available from the RRB's field offices and Chicago headquarters. https://www.rrb.gov/mep/ben_forms.asp | Email: opa@rrb.gov Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) The RRB provides TDD services: beneficiary inquiries (Phone, 312-751-4701); equal opportunity inquiries (Phone, 312-751-4334). https://www.rrb.gov/general/contact_us.asp | Email: opa@rrb.gov For further information, contact Public Affairs, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611-1275. Phone, 312-751-4777. Fax, 312-751-7154. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=E73EKQ8WHrw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:49 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Securities and Exchange Commission SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549 202-551-7500 http://www.sec.gov CHAIR W. Jay Clayton Commissioner Michael S. Piwowar Commissioner Kara M. Stein Commissioner (vacancy) Commissioner (vacancy) DIVISION HEADS Codirector, Enforcement Stephanie Avakian Codirector, Enforcement Steven Peikin Director, Corporation Finance William Hinman Director, Economic and Risk Analysis / Chief Economist Jeffrey Harris Director, Investment Management Dalia Blass Director, Trading and Markets Heather Siedel, Acting OFFICE HEADS Associate Executive Director, Human Resources Lacey Dingman Chief Accountant Wesley Bricker Chief Administrative Law Judge Brenda P. Murray Chief Financial Officer Caryn Kauffman, Acting Chief FOIA Officer Barry D. Walters Chief Operating Officer Kenneth Johnson, Acting Chief Technology Officer Pamela Dyson Director, Acquisitions Vance Cathell Director, Compliance Inspections and Examinations Peter Driscoll, Acting Director, Credit Ratings Thomas Butler Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Peter Henry, Acting https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=JZfpg7xXgFk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:52 PM] Director, International Affairs Paul Leder Director, Investor Education and Advocacy Lori J. Schock Director, Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Keith Cassidy Director, Minority and Women Inclusion Pamela Gibbs Director, Municipal Securities Jessica Kane Director, Public Affairs John Nester Director, Strategic Initiatives Mark Ambrose Director, Support Operations Barry D. Walters Ethics Counsel Shira P. Minton General Counsel Robert Stebbins Inspector General Carl W. Hoecker Investor Advocate Rick A. Fleming Secretary Brent J. Fields [For the Securities and Exchange Commission statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 17, Part 200] The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The Securities and Exchange Commission protects investors, facilitates capital formation, and maintains efficient, fair, and orderly markets. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was created under authority of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a-78jj) and was organized on July 2, 1934. The Commission serves as adviser to United States district courts in reorganization proceedings for debtor corporations in which a substantial public interest is involved. The Commission also has certain responsibilities under section 15 of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act of 1945 (22 U.S.C. 286k-1) and section 851(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. 851(e)). https://www.sec.gov/about/laws.shtml The Commission is vested with quasi-judicial functions. Persons aggrieved by its decisions in the exercise of those functions have a right of review by the United States courts of appeals. https://www.sec.gov/about/whatwedo.shtml Activities Full and Fair Disclosure The Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a) requires issuers of securities and their controlling persons making public offerings of securities in interstate commerce or via mail to file registration statements containing financial and other pertinent data about the issuer and the securities being offered with the SEC. There are limited exemptions, such as government securities, nonpublic offerings, and intrastate offerings, as well as certain offerings not exceeding $1.5 million. The effectiveness of a registration statement may be refused or suspended after a public hearing if the statement contains material misstatements or omissions, thus barring sale of the securities until it is appropriately amended. Regulation of Investment Advisers Persons who, for compensation, engage in the business of advising others with https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=JZfpg7xXgFk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:52 PM] respect to securities must register with the Commission. The Commission is authorized to define what practices are considered fraudulent or deceptive and to prescribe means to prevent those practices. Regulation of Mutual Funds and Other Investment Companies The Commission registers investment companies and regulates their activities to protect investors. The regulation covers sales load, management contracts, composition of boards of directors, and capital structure. The Commission must also determine the fairness of various transactions of investment companies before they actually occur. The Commission may institute court action to enjoin the consummation of mergers and other plans of reorganization of investment companies if such plans are unfair to securities holders. It may impose sanctions by administrative proceedings against investment company management for violations of the act and other Federal securities laws. It also may file court actions to enjoin acts and practices of management officials involving breaches of fiduciary duty and personal misconduct and to disqualify such officials from office. Regulation of Securities Markets The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 assigns to the Commission broad regulatory responsibilities over the securities markets, the self-regulatory organizations within the securities industry, and persons conducting a business in securities. Persons who execute transactions in securities generally are required to register with the Commission as broker-dealers. Securities exchanges and certain clearing agencies are required to register with the Commission, and associations of brokers or dealers are permitted to register with the Commission. The act also provides for the establishment of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board to formulate rules for the municipal securities industry. The Commission oversees the self-regulatory activities of the national securities exchanges and associations, registered clearing agencies, and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. In addition, the Commission regulates industry professionals, such as securities brokers and dealers, certain municipal securities professionals, Government securities brokers and dealers, and transfer agents. Rehabilitation of Failing Corporations In cases of corporate reorganization proceedings administered in Federal courts, the Commission may participate as a statutory party. The principal functions of the Commission are to protect the interests of public investors involved in such cases through efforts to ensure their adequate representation and to participate in legal and policy issues that are of concern to public investors generally. Representation of Debt Securities Holders The Commission safeguards the interests of purchasers of publicly offered debt securities issued pursuant to trust indentures. Enforcement Activities The Commission's enforcement activities are designed to secure compliance with the Federal securities laws administered by the Commission and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder. These activities include measures to do the following: compel compliance with the disclosure requirements of the registration and other provisions of the relevant acts; prevent fraud and deception in the purchase and sale of securities; obtain court orders enjoining acts and practices that operate as a fraud upon investors or otherwise violate the laws; suspend or revoke the https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=JZfpg7xXgFk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:52 PM] registrations of brokers, dealers, investment companies, and investment advisers who willfully engage in such acts and practices; suspend or bar from association persons associated with brokers, dealers, investment companies, and investment advisers who have violated any provision of the Federal securities laws; and prosecute persons who have engaged in fraudulent activities or other willful violations of those laws. In addition, attorneys, accountants, and other professionals who violate the securities laws face possible loss of their privilege to practice before the Commission. To this end, private investigations are conducted into complaints or other indications of securities violations. Established evidence of law violations is used in appropriate administrative proceedings to revoke registration or in actions instituted in Federal courts to restrain or enjoin such activities. Where the evidence tends to establish criminal fraud or other willful violation of the securities laws, the facts are referred to the Attorney General for criminal prosecution of the offenders. The Commission may assist in such prosecutions. https://www.sec.gov/litigation.shtml Sources of Information Business Opportunities The Office of Acquisitions' Web page features links to help those who seek business opportunities with the SEC. Phone, 202-551-7300. https://www.sec.gov/oacq Career Opportunities The SEC relies on accountants, attorneys, economists, examiners, industry specialists, information technology specialists, and other professionals to carry out its mission. Applicants must apply for a specific vacancy and complete a process of competitive selection. This process does not apply, however, to attorney vacancies. The Commission runs a college and law school recruitment program that relies on campus visits and student interviews. http://www.sec.gov/careers For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources. Phone, 202-551-7500. Fax, 202-777-1028. https://www.sec.gov/ohr Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) The EDGAR database provides free public access to corporate information such as prospectuses, registration statements, and quarterly and annual reports. https://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml Events A schedule of upcoming SEC meetings, public appearances by SEC officials, and public hearings is available online. http://www.sec.gov/about/upcoming-events.htm Fast Answers The SEC maintains a list of the terms for which SEC Web site visitors search most frequently. https://www.sec.gov/fast-answers https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=JZfpg7xXgFk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:52 PM] Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The Office of Freedom of Information Act Services makes SEC records available to the public to the greatest extent possible under the FOIA. The Office receives nearly 17,000 requests per year for Commission documents and records. For more information, contact the FOIA public service center. Phone, 202-551-7900. Fax, 202772-9337. https://www.sec.gov/page/foia Many records—no-action and interpretive letters, public comments on proposed rules, registration statements and reports filed by regulated companies and individuals, SEC decisions and releases, and staff manuals—can be read and printed for free by using the SEC online search feature. An electronic request form is available for obtaining nonpublic records: consumer complaints, records compiled in investigations, and staff comment letters. The SEC will release nonpublic records, except when they are protected by a FOIA exemption. The electronic request form may be used also for obtaining older records that the SEC has not posted on its Web site—records usually dated before 1996. https://tts.sec.gov/cgi-bin/request_public_docs Glossary The Office of Investor Education and Advocacy maintains an online glossary. https://investor.gov/glossary Investment Adviser Public Disclosure The SEC provides an online tool to search for an investment adviser firm and to view the registration or reporting form (Form ADV) that the adviser filed. The tool also allows an investor to search for an individual investment adviser representative and to view his or her professional background and conduct. http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD/default.aspx# Investor Education The Office of Investor Education and Advocacy offers services to and provides tools for investors. The Office cannot tell an investor how or where to invest money, but it can help him or her invest knowledgeably and avoid fraud. Phone, 800-732-0330. Fax, 202-772-9295. https://www.investor.gov | Email: help@sec.gov The Office of Investor Education and Advocacy tweets on Twitter. https://twitter.com/SEC_Investor_Ed The SEC maintains a list of external educational web sites. https://www.sec.gov/investor/links.shtml The SEC maintains a list of investor calculators and tools that are available on external web sites. https://www.sec.gov/investor/tools.shtml Links The SEC Web page "Other Links" contains links to other Web sites—government and nongovernment—that may be of interest to Internet visitors. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=JZfpg7xXgFk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:52 PM] https://www.sec.gov/links Newsroom The SEC posts press releases, public statements, speeches, testimonies, and web casts on its Web site. A subscription form is available online to receive news alerts via email. https://www.sec.gov/news | Email: news@sec.gov Open Government The SEC supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.sec.gov/open | Email: opengov@sec.gov Organizational Chart The SEC's organizational chart is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.sec.gov/images/secorg.pdf A text version of the SEC's organizational chart also is available. https://www.sec.gov/about/orgtext.htm Plain Language Like other Federal agencies, the SEC must compose documents in plain writing. According to the Plain Writing Act of 2010, writing should be "clear, concise, wellorganized" and follow "other best practices appropriate to the subject or field or audience." SEC writers and editors want to know if agency documents and Web pages are difficult to understand. Contact them by email to leave a comment or make a suggestion. https://www.sec.gov/plainwriting.shtml | Email: PlainWriting@sec.gov Publications SEC publications are available in Chinese, English, and Spanish in Portable Document Format (PDF). https://www.investor.gov/publications-research-studies/publications Regional Offices Regional offices can provide investors with information and assist them with complaints. Contact information for the SEC's 11 regional offices is available online. https://www.sec.gov/page/sec-regional-offices RSS Feeds RSS feeds are an online resource for keeping abreast of the most recent materials posted to the SEC Web site. https://www.sec.gov/about/secrss.shtml Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.sec.gov/sitemap.shtml https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=JZfpg7xXgFk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:52 PM] Small Business Activities Information for small businesses—information on legal obligations when they sell securities and on financial and other reporting obligations when their securities are traded publicly—is available online. Contact the Office of Small Business Policy for more information. Phone, 202-551-3460. http://www.sec.gov/info/smallbus.shtml Social Media The SEC maintains a presence on Flickr, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube. https://www.sec.gov/opa/social_media.html Tips / Complaints Members of the public can inform the SEC of possible violations of U.S. securities laws by completing the online questionnaire. https://www.sec.gov/complaint.shtml Votes The final votes of SEC Commissioners on decisions, orders, rules and similar actions are posted online. https://www.sec.gov/about/commission-votes.shtml https://www.sec.gov/contact.shtml For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549. Phone, 202-551-4120. Fax, 202777-1026. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=JZfpg7xXgFk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:52 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Selective Service System SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM National Headquarters, Arlington, VA 22209-2425 703-605-4100 http://www.sss.gov DIRECTOR Donald M. Benton Deputy Director Adam J. Copp, Acting Chief Information Officer Scott W. Jones Chief of Staff Roderick R. Hubbard, Acting General Counsel Rudy G. Sanchez, Jr. ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Financial Management / Chief Financial Officer Roderick R. Hubbard Operations Adam J. Copp Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (vacancy) [For the Selective Service System statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 32, Part 1605] The above list of key personnel was updated 07–2017. The Selective Service System supplies the Armed Forces with manpower in an emergency and operates an Alternative Service Program for men classified as conscientious objectors. Organizational Chart The Selective Service System was established by the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. app. 451-471a). The act requires the registration of male citizens of the United States and all other male persons who are in the United States and who are ages 18 to 25. The act exempts members of the active Armed Forces and nonimmigrant aliens. Proclamation 4771 of July 20, 1980, requires male persons born on or after January 1, 1960, and who have attained age 18, but have not attained age 26 to register. Registration is conducted at post offices within the United States, at U.S. Embassies and consulates outside the United States, and online at the Selective Service System's Web site. The act imposes liability for training and service in the Armed Forces upon registrants https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=2rrcyovGXaU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:56 PM] who are ages 18 to 26, except those who are exempt or deferred. Persons who have been deferred remain liable for training and service until age 35. Aliens are not liable for training and service until they have remained in the United States for more than 1 year. Conscientious objectors who are opposed to all service in the Armed Forces are required to perform civilian work in lieu of induction into the Armed Forces. The authority to induct registrants, including doctors and allied medical specialists, expired on July 1, 1973. https://www.sss.gov/About Sources of Information Business Opportunities For information on opportunities for small businesses, call 703-605-4038. Employment The Selective Service System offers competitive wages, the Thrift Savings Plan with matching funds, health care benefits, paid vacation time, and work-life benefit options that include telework, as well as alternate and flexible work schedules for most positions. For more information, visit the "Careers" Web page or contact the Office of Human Resources. Phone, 703-605-4040. https://www.sss.gov/Careers The Selective Service System posts the results of past Federal employee viewpoint surveys on its Web site. https://www.sss.gov/Reports-and-Notices/Human-Capital-Survey Forms Frequently requested forms are available on the Selective Service System's Web site. https://www.sss.gov/Forms Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) An information seeker should submit his or her request in writing; include his or her name, address, and telephone number; indicate that the request is being made under the Freedom of Information Act; provide specific information for identifying the records sought; and send the request to the FOIA Officer, Selective Service System, National Headquarters, Arlington, VA 22209-2425. https://www.sss.gov/Reports/FOIA The Selective Service System maintains a FOIA electronic reading room. https://www.sss.gov/Reports/FOIA/FOIA-Electronic-Reading-Room Newsletter The Selective Service System's quarterly newsletter "The Register" is available online. https://www.sss.gov/Public-Affairs/The-Register-Newsletter Plain Language The Selective Service System adheres to Federal plain language guidelines. If a document or Web page is poorly written and difficult to understand, contact the agency by email. https://www.sss.gov/Reports-and-Notices/Plain-Language | Email: Information@sss.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=2rrcyovGXaU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:56 PM] Publications The Selective Service System posts reports, including its "Annual Report to the Congress of the United States," online. https://www.sss.gov/Reports Registration Men, age 18–25, with a valid social security number, may use the online registration form. A fillable registration form that can be returned by mail is also available for immigrant males (documented or undocumented), for men who cannot use the online registration form because of a faulty social security number, and for men without a social security number. https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration https://www.sss.gov/contact.htm | Email: information@sss.gov For further information, contact the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Selective Service System, Arlington, VA 22209-2425. Phone, 703-605-4100. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=2rrcyovGXaU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:53:56 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Small Business Administration SEARCH EDITORIAL NOTE The Small Business Administration did not meet the publication deadline for submitting updated information of its activities, functions, and sources of information as required by the automatic disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1)(A)). SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416 202-205-6600 202-205-7064 http://www.sba.gov ADMINISTRATOR Linda McMahon Deputy Administrator (vacancy) ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORS Office of Faith-Based Community Initiatives (vacancy) Office of Hearings and Appeals Delorice Price Ford Office of the National Ombudsman and Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Earl L. Gay ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATORS Office of Capital Access Ann Marie Mehlum Office of Communications and Public Liaison Brian Weiss Office of Congressional and Legal Affairs Danielle L. Jimenez Officer of Disaster Assistance James Rivera Office of Entrepreneurial Development Tameka Montgomery Office of Field Operations Christopher L. James Office of Government Contracting and Business Development John Shoraka Office of International Trade Eileen Sánchez Office of Investment and Innovation Mark L. Walsh Office of Native American Affairs Nathan Segal Office of Veterans Business Development Barbara Carson Chief Counsel for Advocacy Darryl L. DePriest https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OQSNxHi1ygA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:00 PM] Chief Financial Officer Tami Perriello Chief Operating Officer Matthew Varilek General Counsel Melvin F. Williams, Jr. Inspector General Peggy E. Gustafson [For the Small Business Administration statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 13, Part 101] The Small Business Administration aids, assists, and counsels entrepreneurs and protects their business interests; preserves free and competitive enterprise; and maintains and strengthens the overall economy of the Nation. The Small Business Administration (SBA) was created by the Small Business Act of 1953 and derives its present existence and authority from the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661). https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/what-we-do/history Activities Advocacy The Office of Advocacy carries a congressional mandate to serve as an independent voice within the Federal Government for the approximately 28 million small businesses nationwide. The Chief Counsel for Advocacy, whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate, from the private sector, presents the concerns, interests, and views of the small business community to White House administrators, Members of the Congress, and Federal and State regulators. The Office reports annually on Federal compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), which requires agencies to analyze the effect of their regulations on small businesses and to consider less burdensome alternatives. Executive Order 13272 requires Federal agencies to take the Office's comments into consideration before finalizing proposed regulations. It also requires the Office to train Federal staff on RFA compliance. The Office serves as one of the best sources of information on the state of small businesses nationwide and on the issues that affect success and growth. It conducts economic and statistical research on jobs that small businesses create; on the effect of Federal laws, regulations, and programs; and on factors that influence their competitive strength. The Office then recommends measures that address the special needs of small businesses to policymakers. Regional advocates facilitate communication between the Chief Counsel for Advocacy and the small business community. As the Chief Counsel's direct link to local business owners, State and local government agencies, State legislatures, and small business organizations, these advocates identify emerging problems and issues by monitoring the effect of Federal and State regulations and policies on business activity in their respective regions. https://www.sba.gov/advocacy | Email: advocacy@sba.gov For further information, contact the Office of Advocacy. Phone, 202-205-6533. Business and Community Initiatives https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OQSNxHi1ygA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:00 PM] The Office of Business and Community Initiatives develops and cosponsors counseling, education, training, and information resources for small businesses. It partners with the private sector to promote entrepreneurial development. The Office supports the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) nationwide, nonprofit association (www.score.org). SCORE volunteers, who number over 11,000, help small businesses start and grow by providing free or low cost educational services: mentoring and business counseling, tools, and workshops. The Office also provides online information for young entrepreneurs (www.sba.gov/teens). For further information, contact the Small Business Administration. Phone, 202-2056600. Business Development The Office of Business Development oversees the 8(a) Business Development program. The Office assists with contracts and loans, counsels, expands access to capital and credit, gives technical guidance, and offers training workshops. One of its principal business development tools is the Mentor-Protégé program, which allows participants to benefit from business development assistance provided by successful companies. https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/obd/resources For further information, contact the Office of Business Development. Phone, 202-2055852. Capital Access The Office of the Associate Administrator for Capital Access increases the availability of capital through banks and other lending partners. It oversees SBA programs that help small businesses gain access to capital. These programs include the 7(a) general business guarantee, 504 Certified Development Company, SBA surety bond guarantee, and microlending. https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/oca For further information, contact the Office of Capital Access. Phone, 202-205-6657. Disaster Assistance The SBA serves as the Federal disaster bank for nonfarm, private sector losses. It lends money to disaster survivors for repairing or replacing their most damaged property. The agency makes direct loans with subsidized interest rates to individuals, homeowners, businesses of all sizes, and nonprofit organizations. https://www.sba.gov/content/disaster-assistance For further information, contact the Office of Disaster Assistance. Phone, 202-2056734. Field Operations The Office of Field Operations is responsible for the provision of SBA services and availability of its products: It serves as the critical link between SBA policymakers and small businessmen and women. The Office provides policy guidance and oversight to regional administrators and district directors for achieving agency goals and objectives and for solving problems in specific operational areas. It plays a liaison role and expedites issues for the regional and district offices when dealing with the central office, coordinating the presentation of views from the field. It also establishes and monitors district performance goals and organizes reviews of the field offices. A complete listing of the regional, district, and disaster field offices—including addresses, telephone numbers, and key officials—is available online. https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OQSNxHi1ygA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:00 PM] For further information, contact the Office of Field Operations. Phone, 202-205-6808. Financial Assistance The SBA gives its guarantee to lending institutions and certified development companies that make loans to small businesses. These businesses can then use the money for working capital and financing the acquisition of land and buildings, constructing new and improving existing facilities, and purchasing equipment and machinery. Under the SBA's microloan program, the Administration provides indirect, small-scale financial and technical assistance to very small businesses through loans and grants to intermediary nonprofit organizations (www.sba.gov/content/microloan-program). https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance For further information, contact the nearest Small Business Administration district office. Government Contracting Through various programs and services, the SBA assists small businesses— including HUBZone certified firms and disadvantaged, women-owned, and servicedisabled veteran-owned small businesses—with receiving Government procurement. The contracting liaison helps small-scale entrepreneurs secure an equitable share of the natural resources that the Federal Government sells. The Administration also works with the Office of Management and Budget and other Federal agencies to establish policy and regulations affecting small business access to Government contracts. https://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/contracting For further information, contact the nearest Office of Government Contracting. Phone, 202-205-6460. Historically Underutilized Business Zones The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program was enacted into law as part of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997. The program fosters economic development and employment in HUBZones, which include Indian reservations, through the establishment of preferences. The program provides greater access to Federal contracting opportunities for qualified businesses. The SBA regulates and implements the program: It determines which businesses are eligible to receive HUBZone contracts, maintains a list of qualified businesses that Federal agencies can use to locate venders, adjudicates protests of contract eligibility, and reports to the Congress on the program's effect on employment and investment in the zones. https://www.sba.gov/content/understanding-hubzone-program | Email: HUBZone@sba.gov For further information, contact the HUBZone Help Desk. Phone, 202-205-8885. International Trade The Office of International Trade makes American small businesses more competitive in the global marketplace by developing international trade opportunities for small enterprises. It collaborates with other Federal agencies and public and private sector groups to promote small business exports and to help entrepreneurs who seek opportunities to export. The Office—through 19 U.S. Export Assistance Centers, SBA district offices, and service-provider partners—coordinates and directs the Administration's export initiatives. https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/oit https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OQSNxHi1ygA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:00 PM] For further information, contact the Office of International Trade. Phone, 202-205-6720. Native American Affairs The Office of Native American Affairs assists and encourages the creation, development, and expansion of small businesses owned by Native Americans. It develops and implements initiatives designed to address specific business challenges encountered by Native American entrepreneurs. The Office's Web page features information on programs and tools to promote reservation-based small business activity. https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/naa For further information, contact the Office of Native American Affairs. Phone, 202-2057364. Regulatory Fairness Program Congress established the National Ombudsman and 10 Regulatory Fairness (RegFair) Boards in 1996 as part of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. The National Ombudsman assists small businessmen and women when they experience excessive or unfair Federal regulatory enforcement action. The National Ombudsman receives comments from small businesses and acts as a liaison between them and Federal agencies. These comments are forwarded to the appropriate Federal agencies for review and consideration of the fairness of their enforcement actions. The National Ombudsman sends a copy of an agency's response to the small business owner. In some cases, fines are reduced or eliminated and decisions changed in favor of the business owner. Each of the RegFair Boards comprises five volunteer members who are owners, operators, or officers of small enterprises. The SBA Administrator appoints board members for 3-year terms. Each RegFair Board meets at least annually with the Ombudsman, reports to the Ombudsman on substantiated instances of excessive or unfair enforcement, and comments on the annual report to Congress prior to its publication. https://www.sba.gov/ombudsman For further information, contact the Office of the National Ombudsman. Phone, 888734-3247. Research Investment and Technology Transfer The Office of Investment and Innovation manages the Small Business Investment Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These two programs together provide billions of dollars per year for small enterprises to participate in federally funded research and development and to cooperate with 11 Government agencies and hundreds of research institutions and universities. The SBIR and STTR programs stimulate the creation of intellectual property with potential for commercialization and with applications in a broad range of sectors in the Nation's economy. https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/ooi/about-us For further information, contact the Office of Investment and Innovation. Phone, 202205-6510. Small Business Development Centers The Office of Small Business Development Centers funds, oversees, and supports the nationwide Small Business Development Center (SBDC ) network. The SBDC program provides one-stop management assistance to current and prospective small business owners in central and easily accessible branch locations. The program https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OQSNxHi1ygA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:00 PM] relies on the cooperation of the private sector, the educational community, and Federal, State, and local governments. The SBDC program delivers up-to-date counseling, technical help, and training in all aspects of small business management. Its services include assistance with feasibility studies and with engineering, financial, marketing, organization, production, and technical challenges. Special SBDC activities include international trade assistance, procurement assistance, rural development, venture capital information, and technical assistance. https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/osbdc For further information, contact the Office of Small Business Development Centers. Phone, 202-205-6766. Surety Bonds The Surety Bond Guarantee program helps small and emerging contractors obtain the bonding necessary for bidding on and receiving contracts up to $5 million. The SBA guarantees bonds that participating surety companies issue and reimburses between 70–90 percent of losses and expenses incurred should a business default on the contract. Construction, service, and supply contractors are eligible for the program if they meet certain standards. https://www.sba.gov/surety-bonds For further information, contact the Office of Surety Guarantees. Phone, 202-205-6540. Venture Capital The Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program was created in 1958 to bridge the gap between venture capital availability and the needs of startups and expanding small businesses. SBICs are privately owned and managed venture capital funds, which the SBA licenses and regulates. They use their own capital combined with SBA guaranteed funds to make equity and debt investments in qualifying small businesses. Fund managers may invest only in small businesses having net worth of less than $18 million and average aftertax income for the previous 2 years of less than $6 million. The New Markets Venture Capital (NMVC) program is a sister program centering on low-income areas. It augments the contribution made by SBICs to small businesses in the United States. The Federal Government neither invests directly in nor targets industries for inclusion in the SBIC program. Qualified private fund managers are responsible for fund portfolio management and investment decisions. To obtain an SBIC license, an experienced team of private equity managers must secure minimum commitments from private investors. https://www.sba.gov/category/lender-navigation/sba-loan-programs/sbic-program-0 | Email: askSBIC@sba.gov For further information, contact the Investment Division. Phone, 202-205-6510. Veterans Business Development The Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) formulates, executes, and promotes policies and programs that provide assistance to small businesses owned and controlled by veterans and service-disabled veterans, including reserve component members of the U.S. military. The Office also serves as an ombudsman, advocating for veterans. OVBD personnel are involved in every SBA program to ensure that veterans receive special consideration in the operation of that program. The Office provides resources, services, and tools: the Vet Gazette newsletter, Reserve and Guard business assistance kits, program design assistance, training, https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OQSNxHi1ygA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:00 PM] and counseling. The Office manages five Veterans Business Outreach Centers to provide outreach, directed referrals, and tailored entrepreneurial development services to veterans, including service-disabled veterans, and reservists. The OVBD also coordinates SBA collaborative efforts with veterans service organizations; the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs; the National Veterans Business Development Corporation; State veterans affairs departments; the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve; the Department of Defense Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program; and other civic, private, and public organizations. https://www.sba.gov/content/veteran-service-disabled-veteran-owned For further information, contact the Office of Veterans Business Development. Phone, 202-205-6773. Women's Business Ownership The Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO) enables and empowers women entrepreneurs through advocacy, outreach, education, and support. OWBO programs offer business training and counseling, access to credit and capital, and marketing opportunities, including Federal contracts. In 1988, the SBA established the Women's Business Center (WBC) program to help women overcome barriers to success. Today, WBCs offer SBA services in almost every State. WBCs tailor their services to the needs of their communities. They provide financial, Internet, management, and marketing training, as well as offering access to SBA financial and procurement assistance programs. https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/wbo | Email: owbo@sba.gov For further information, contact the Women's Business Ownership representative in your SBA district office. Phone, 202-205-6673. Sources of Information Business Opportunities Information on selling to the Government and qualifying for Government contracts is available online. The SBA also provides online resources for small businesses and posts information on Government contracting programs on its Web site. https://www.sba.gov/contracting The Office of Government Contracting maintains a glossary that defines programrelated terms that may be unfamiliar. https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/ogc/resources Electronic Updates An online subscription form is available to sign up for electronic updates on upcoming events and business tips. https://www.sba.gov/updates Career Opportunities The SBA offers Federal Government health benefits, flexible work schedules, and paid leave. It also promotes a work-life balance. https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-team/jobs-sba In 2016, the SBA ranked 26th among midsize agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OQSNxHi1ygA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:00 PM] http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/SB00 Resource Guide English (2015) and Spanish (2012) versions of the "Resource Guide for Small Business" are available online in Portable Document Format (PDF). https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/what-we-do/resource-guides Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Instructions for submitting a FOIA request are available online. https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-performance/open-government/foia Newsroom The SBA newsroom features congressional testimonies, media advisories, press releases, speeches, and weekly lending reports. https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-newsroom Open Government The SBA supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-performance/open-government Plain Language SBA writers and editors are committed to producing documents in plain language. If documents or Web pages are unclear or difficult to understand, contact the SBA by email. https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-performance/open-government/other-plansreports/plain-language-page | Email: plain.language@sba.gov Public Affairs The SBA public affairs team responds to questions from the media and general public, arranges interviews with appropriate program staff, and provides referrals and other information. To find an SBA local or regional spokesperson, visit the "Regional and Local Media" Web page. For public inquiries and small business advocacy affairs, contact the Office of Public Communications and Public Liaison. Phone, 202205-6740. https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-newsroom/regional-local-media Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.sba.gov/sitemap https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/what-we-do/contact-sba | Email: answerdesk@sba.gov For further information, contact the Office of Public Communications and Public Liaison, Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street SW., Washington, DC 20416. Phone, 202-205-6740. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=OQSNxHi1ygA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:00 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Social Security Administration SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235 410-965-1234 / 800-772-1213 800-325-0778 (TTY) http://www.socialsecurity.gov COMMISSIONER Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Deputy Commissioner (vacancy) Chief of Staff Beatrice M. Disman, Acting Counselor to the Commissioner (vacancy) Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Claudia J. Postell, Acting Executive Secretary Darlynda K. Bogle https://www.ssa.gov/org/coss.htm Offices Chief Actuary Stephen C. Goss General Counsel Asheesh Agarwal DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS Analytics, Review, and Oversight Patricia A. Jonas Budget, Finance, Quality, and Management Michelle A. King Communications James C. Borland, Acting Hearings Operations Theresa L. Gruber Human Resources Marianna LaCanfora Legislation and Congressional Affairs Royce B. Min, Acting Operations Mary L. Horne, Acting Retirement and Disability Policy Mark J. Warshawsky Systems / Chief Information Officer Rajive K. Mathur https://www.ssa.gov/org/ssachart_access.pdf Inspector General Gale S. Stone, Acting http://oig.ssa.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wkkWQUziods=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:04 PM] The above list of key personnel was updated 02–2018. [For the Social Security Administration statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 20, Part 422] The Social Security Administration manages the retirement, survivors, and disability insurance programs that are known as Social Security; it administers the Supplemental Security Income program for the aged, blind, and disabled; and it assigns Social Security numbers to U.S. citizens and maintains earnings records based on those numbers. The Social Security Administration (SSA) was established by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1946 (5 U.S.C. app.), effective July 16, 1946. It became an independent agency in the executive branch by the Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 901), effective March 31, 1995. https://www.ssa.gov/history The SSA is headed by a Commissioner whom the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Deputy Commissioner assists in administering the programs necessary to accomplish the Administration's mission. The Deputy Commissioner performs duties that the Commissioner, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, General Counsel, Chief Actuary, and Inspector General assign or delegate to him or her. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title07/0702.htm The Administration's operations are decentralized to provide local services. Each of the 10 SSA regions has a network of field offices and call centers. These offices and centers provide liaison between the SSA and public. The Administration operates 10 regional offices, approximately 1,230 field offices, 33 teleservice centers, 15 Social Security card centers, 6 processing centers, and 2 additional processing centers in its central office. https://www.ssa.gov/org/index.htm Activities Black Lung By agreement with the Department of Labor, the SSA assists in the administration of the black lung benefits provisions of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended (30 U.S.C. 901). https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/rulings/di/09/SSR73-24-di-09.html Hearings and Appeals The SSA administers a nationwide hearings and appeals program that offers a way for those who are dissatisfied with determinations affecting their rights to and amounts of benefits or their participation in programs to seek remedy through the Social Security Act. The act allows for administrative appeals of these determinations in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure and Social Security Acts. The SSA operates approximately 166 hearing offices, including 2 satellite offices; 5 national hearing centers; and 4 national case assistance centers within in its 10 administrative regions. http://www.ssa.gov/appeals/about_odar.html Medicare While the administration of Medicare is the responsibility of the Centers for Medicare https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wkkWQUziods=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:04 PM] and Medicaid Services, the SSA provides Medicare assistance to the public through SSA field offices and call centers. It adjudicates requests for hearings and appeals of Medicare claims. http://www.ssa.gov/medicare Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance The SSA administers social insurance programs that provide monthly benefits to retired and disabled workers, to their spouses and children, and to survivors of insured workers. Financing is under a system of contributory social insurance, whereby employees, employers, and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. When earnings stop or decrease because the worker retires, dies, or becomes disabled, monthly cash benefits are paid to supplement the family's reduced income. https://faq.ssa.gov/ics/support/splash.asp Supplemental Security Income The SSA administers this needs-based program for the aged, blind, and disabled. A basic Federal monthly payment is financed by general revenue, rather than from a special trust fund. Some States, choosing to provide payments to supplement the benefits, have agreements with the Administration under which it administers the supplemental payments for those States. http://www.ssa.gov/disabilityssi/ssi.html Sources of Information Business Opportunities The Office of Acquisition and Grants serves as the SSA's principal procurement office. http://www.ssa.gov/oag Career Opportunities The SSA offers opportunities for various career paths: acquisitions, contracts, and grants; administrative support; facilities and physical security; finance and accounting; human resources; information technology; law enforcement; legal; and public contact. http://www.ssa.gov/careers In 2017, the SSA ranked 12th among 18 large agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/SZ00 Fraud Hotline The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) operates a toll-free hotline, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., eastern standard time, for reporting allegations of abuse, fraud, and waste affecting SSA programs and operations. Phone, 800-269-0271. TTY, 866-501-2101. Fax, 410597-0118. https://oig.ssa.gov/report-fraud-waste-or-abuse An online form also is available to file a report. https://www.ssa.gov/fraudreport/oig/public_fraud_reporting/form.htm Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) An online guide discusses important FOIA-related topics: how to request information and records, information that the SSA cannot disclose, and the fees associated with https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wkkWQUziods=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:04 PM] making a request. https://www.ssa.gov/foia Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The SSA posts answers to FAQs and offers information on popular help-topics. https://faq.ssa.gov/ics/support/default.asp? deptID=34019&_referrer=https://www.ssa.gov/ask Glossary A glossary of Social Security terms is available online. https://www.ssa.gov/agency/glossary History In 1795, the unflagging colonial and revolutionary pamphleteer Thomas Paine wrote about Americans entering adulthood and their welfare in retirement. To the new Republic, he issued a challenge: Establish a public system of economic security that would give a one-time stipend to each citizen upon attaining age 21, as well as annual benefits starting at age 50. To learn more about this patriot's bold proposal, see the "Historical Background and Development of Social Security" web page. https://www.ssa.gov/history/briefhistory3.html Multilanguage Gateway The SSA tries to eliminate or reduce, as much as possible, barriers of language that impede the delivery of its services. Social Security information is available on the SSA website in the following languages: American Sign Language, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Farsi, French, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. The SSA provides free interpreter services for conducting Social Security-related business. https://www.ssa.gov/multilanguage News The SSA posts press releases online. https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases An online newsletter also is available. https://www.ssa.gov/news/newsletter Online Services The SSA offers a growing number of services electronically through its website. https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices Open Government The SSA supports the Open Government initiative to create a more open and transparent Government by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://www.ssa.gov/open | Email: open.government@ssa.gov Organizational Chart The SSA's organizational chart is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wkkWQUziods=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:04 PM] viewing and downloading. https://www.ssa.gov/org/ssachart.pdf Plain Language The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires Federal agencies to communicate in a manner that the public can understand and use. SSA writers and editors welcome suggestions for improving agency forms, notices, pamphlets, or pages from its website. https://www.ssa.gov/agency/plain-language | Email: PlainWriting@ssa.gov Publications Many SSA publications in English, Spanish, and other languages are accessible online. http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs Site Map The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.ssa.gov/sitemap.htm Speakers Under certain circumstances, the SSA can provide a speaker free of charge, generally available during business hours, to explain benefits, programs, and services. An online form is available to initiate a request. http://www.ssa.gov/agency/ask-for-a-speaker.html https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact | Email: OPI.Policy.Coordination@ssa.gov For further information, contact the Office of Public Inquiries, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, 1106 West High Rise Building, Baltimore, MD 21235. Phone, 410-965-0709. Fax, 410-965-0695. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=wkkWQUziods=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:04 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Surface Transportation Board SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423 202-245-0245 http://www.stb.gov/stb/index.html Board CHAIR Ann D. Begeman, Acting Vice Chair Debra L. Miller Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) Member (vacancy) https://www.stb.gov/stb/about/board.html Directors Office of Economics William J. Brennan Office of Environmental Analysis Victoria J. Rutson Office of Proceedings Scott Zimmerman, Acting Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance Lucille L. Marvin Office of the General Counsel Craig Keats Office of the Managing Director Rachel D. Campbell, Acting The above list of key personnel was updated 2–2018. The Surface Transportation Board adjudicates and resolves railroad rate and service disputes and reviews proposals for railroad mergers. The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is the successor agency to the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), which was created in 1887. The ICC Termination Act of 1995 established the STB as an independent adjudicatory body within the Department of Transportation. It remained administratively aligned with the https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gQpdDXNqphk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:08 PM] Department for nearly two decades. On December 18, 2015, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 established the STB as a wholly independent Federal agency (49 USC 1301 et seq.). https://www.stb.gov/stb/about/overview.html The STB comprises five members whom the President appoints and the Senate confirms for 5-year terms. The President also designates one of the members to serve as the Board's chair. https://www.stb.gov/stb/about/board.html Activities The STB adjudicates disputes and regulates interstate surface transportation through various laws governing the different modes of surface transportation. Its general responsibilities include the oversight of firms engaged in interstate and foreign commercial transportation—to the extent that it takes place within the United States, or between or among points in the contiguous United States and points in Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. Territories or possessions. The STB’s jurisdiction generally extends over railroad rate and service issues, rail restructuring transactions, including mergers and line abandonments, construction, and sales, and labor matters related thereto; some moving van, trucking, and noncontiguous ocean shipping company rate matters; some intercity passenger bus company financial, operational, and structural matters; and pipeline matters that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission does not regulate. The STB promotes substantive and procedural regulatory reform, provides a forum for the resolution of disputes, and facilitates appropriate market-based business transactions. Through rulemakings and case disposition, it develops improved and efficient ways of analyzing problems, reducing costs associated with regulatory oversight, and encouraging private sector negotiations and resolutions. Sources of Information Annual Reports The STB posts activity reports that it prepares for Congress every few years and annual reports on its website. https://www.stb.gov/stb/about/annual.html Career Opportunities Current job openings are posted online. https://www.stb.gov/stb/about/jobs.html In 2017, the STB ranked 18th among 28 small Government agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/TX00 Electronic Filing As an alternative to submitting paper filings, consider filing electronically. E-filing may not be used for initial filings in a proceeding, filings requiring a fee (with the exception of recordations), and large evidentiary filings. https://www.stb.gov/stb/efilings.nsf Environment The Office of Environmental Analysis's web page features links to cases, correspondence, rules, and other resources related to environmental matters. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gQpdDXNqphk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:08 PM] https://www.stb.gov/stb/environment/sea.html Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The STB website features an online form for submitting FOIA requests. Phone, 202245-0271. Fax, 202-245-0464. https://www.stb.gov/stb/efilings.nsf/FOIARequest?OpenForm | Email: FOIA.privacy@stb.gov Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The STB posts answers to FAQs on its website. https://www.stb.gov/stb/faqs.html Glossary The STB website has a glossary of terms associated with environmental issues. https://www.stb.gov/glossary.nsf/emletterweb?OpenView&RestrictToCategory=a Historic Preservation The National Environmental Policy and National Historic Preservation Acts and other Federal environmental laws require the STB to consider the impact of its licensing decisions on historic properties. The Office of Environmental Analysis develops guidance that clarifies the STB's historic preservation review requirements and posts it on the STB's website. https://www.stb.gov/stb/environment/preservation.html Industry Data The STB posts financial and statistical reports containing economic data on its website. https://www.stb.gov/stb/industry/econ_reports.html Rail carriers must file a summary of each contract entered into for the transportation of agricultural products. Beginning with the first quarter of 2008, filed contract summaries are available on the STB's website in Portable Document Format (PDF) and grouped by railroad. https://www.stb.gov/econdata.nsf/8B5F6EFB897D7C2185257434003D44A2 | Email: rcpa@stb.gov Library The library is open to the public on weekdays, excluding Federal Holidays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Phone, 202-245-0406. http://www.stb.dot.gov/stb/public/inquiries_library.html | Email: rcpa@stb.gov The STB's website has an electronic library whose resources can be accessed by opening the "E–Library" drop-down menu on the home page. https://www.stb.gov/stb/index.html Maps The Railroad Map Depot features links to railroad maps. The railroad map information is based on publicly available maps and data that government agencies, railroads, and other stakeholders produce. https://stb.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gQpdDXNqphk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:08 PM] News The STB posts announcements and other noteworthy items on its "What's New" web page. https://www.stb.gov/stb/news/whatsnew.html Organizational Chart An organizational chart is available in the "About STB" section of its website. https://www.stb.gov/stb/about/orgchart.html# Publications Consumer pamphlets are available in Portable Document Format (PDF) from the electronic library. http://www.stb.dot.gov/stb/elibrary/epubs.html Railroad Rates Experts in the Office of Economics monitor patterns of average rail rates that the Nation's railroads charge. Multiyear studies address the key factors behind rate increases and decreases and assess the effects on consumers, shippers, and the Nation as a whole. A small collection of rail rate studies in Portable Document Format (PDF) is available on the STB website. https://www.stb.gov/stb/industry/econ_rateindex.html Testimony / Speeches The Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance posts the testimony and speeches of STB officials online. https://www.stb.gov/stb/news/speeches_testimony.html https://www.stb.gov/stb/contact.html | Email: rcpa@stb.gov For further information, contact the Surface Transportation Board, Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC, 20423. Phone, 202-245-0238. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=gQpdDXNqphk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:08 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Tennessee Valley Authority TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY 400 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37902 865-632-2101 http://www.tva.com Board of Directors CHAIR Richard C. Howorth Director Marilyn A. Brown Director V. Lynn Evans Director Virginia T. Lodge Director Eric M. Satz Director Ronald A. Walter Director (vacancy) Director (vacancy) Director (vacancy) https://www.tva.com/About-TVA/Our-Leadership/Board-of-Directors Executive Leadership PRESIDENT / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer William D. Johnson John M. Thomas III Executive Vice President / General Counsel Sherry A. Quick Executive Vice President, External Relations Van M. Wardlaw Executive Vice President, Generation Joseph P. Grimes Executive Vice President, Operations Michael D. Skaggs Senior Vice President / Chief Communications and Marketing Officer Senior Vice President / Chief Human Resources Officer Janet J. Brewer Susan E. Collins https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=GhacKVjXzfY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:14 PM] https://www.tva.com/About-TVA/Our-Leadership/Executives Inspector General Richard W. Moore http://oig.tva.gov/igmoore.html The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The Tennessee Valley Authority conducts a unified program of resource development to advance economic growth in the Tennessee Valley region. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is a wholly owned Government corporation created by the act of May 18, 1933 (16 U.S.C. 831-831dd). All functions of the Authority are vested in its nine-member Board of Directors, whose members the President appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Board designates one of its members to serve as the Chair. https://www.tva.com/About-TVA Activities The TVA's activities are diverse: They range from economic development and environmental stewardship to electric power production and transmission, flood control, navigation, recreation improvement, and to water supply and water quality management. The TVA's electric power program is financially self-supporting and operates as part of an independent system with the Authority's system of dams on the Tennessee River and its larger tributaries. These dams provide flood regulation on the Tennessee River and contribute to regulation of the lower Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. The system maintains a continuous 9-foot-draft navigation channel for the length of the 650-mile Tennessee River main stream, from Paducah, KY, to Knoxville, TN. The dams harness the power of the rivers to produce electricity. They also provide other benefits, notably outdoor recreation and water supply. The Authority operates the river management system and provides assistance to State and local governments in reducing local flood problems. It also works with other agencies to encourage full and effective use of the navigable waterway by industry and commerce. The TVA is the wholesale power supplier for 154 local municipal and cooperative electric systems serving customers in parts of 7 States. It supplies power to 58 industries and Federal installations whose power requirements are large or unusual. Power to meet these demands is supplied from dams, coal-fired powerplants, nuclear powerplants, natural gas combined-cycle powerplants, combustion turbine and diesel installations, solar energy sites, wind turbines, a methane gas facility, and a pumpedstorage hydroelectric plant; U.S. Corps of Engineers dams in the Cumberland Valley; and Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners dams, whose operations are coordinated with the TVA's system. Economic development is at the heart of the TVA's mission of making the Tennessee Valley a better place to live. A healthy economy means quality jobs, more investment in the region, sustainable growth, and opportunities for residents in the southeastern region to build more prosperous lives. TVA economic development takes a regional approach to economic growth by partnering with power distributors and both public and private organizations to attract new investments and quality jobs, supporting retention and growth of existing businesses and industries, preparing communities for https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=GhacKVjXzfY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:14 PM] leadership and economic growth, and providing financial and technical services. Sources of Information Business Opportunities The TVA partners with power distributors, suppliers, and other individuals and organizations. It seeks business relationships with firms offering reliable products and services at competitive prices. The TVA encourages businessmen and women of diverse backgrounds—minorities, service-disabled-veterans, veterans, as well as small business owners and entrepreneurs in historically underutilized business zones —to learn about available opportunities. For more information, contact Supply Chain, BR 4A–C, 1101 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Phone , 423-751-7903. https://www.tva.com/Information/Doing-Business-with-TVA Career Opportunities The TVA is a service-oriented agency that relies on diverse and talented professionals to carry out its mission. https://www.tva.com/Careers In 2016, the Office of Inspector General ranked first among 305 agency subcomponents in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings! http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/TV01 Economic Development TVA Economic Development serves the seven States of the TVA service area—AL, GA, KY, MS, NC, TN, and VA. Through partnerships with other economic development organizations, the TVA fosters capital investment and job growth in its service area. Information is available online, or contact TVA Economic Development, 26 Century Boulevard, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37214. Phone, 615-232-6051. https://www.tva.com/Economic-Development Environmental Reviews The TVA conducts environmental reviews to consider the effects of its proposed projects on the human and natural environment before making final decisions. The TVA's environmental projects are open for public review. https://www.tva.com/Environment/Environmental-Stewardship/Environmental-Reviews Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The TVA operates a FOIA requester service center. Phone, 865-632-6945. https://www.tva.com/Information/Freedom-of-Information | Email: foia@tva.gov Historic Photographs From the earliest days of the TVA, photographers captured images of the agency's work and the cultural changes that followed. The TVA collection contains over 20,000 black-and-white negatives and over 5,000 original file prints. Its images span half a century, from 1933 to 1983. https://www.tva.com/Environment/Environmental-Stewardship/LandManagement/Cultural-%2B-Historic-Preservation/TVA-Historic-Photograph-Collection Library Services https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=GhacKVjXzfY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:14 PM] Visitors may use the TVA Research Library by appointment. Contact the TVA Research Library, 400 W. Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37902-1499. Phone, 865632-3464. https://tva.com/Our-TVA-Story/Nancy-Proctor | Email: corplibknox@tva.gov Native American Tribes Native Americans have a cultural and historical interest in the Tennessee Valley. The TVA consults with 18 federally recognized tribes when it undertakes projects that could affect their cultural sites. https://www.tva.com/Environment/Environmental-Stewardship/LandManagement/Cultural-%2B-Historic-Preservation/Native-Americans Newsroom The TVA posts news stories and press releases online. https://www.tva.com/Newsroom Oversight The Office of the Inspector General from the TVA posts reports and data on Oversight.gov, a text-searchable repository of reports that Federal Inspectors General publish. The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency operates and maintains the website to increase public access to independent and authoritative information on the Federal Government. https://oversight.gov Public Engagement The TVA benefits from engaged citizens. It encourages comments, feedback, and input. Contact TVA Communications, 400 W. Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 379021499. Phone, 865-632-2101. https://www.tva.gov/About-TVA/Contact-Us | Email: tvainfo@tva.gov Site Map The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.tva.com/Index Social Media The TVA has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/TVA The TVA tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/tvanews The TVA posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/TVANewsVideo TVA Kids The TVA maintains the website tvakids.com, which is a colorful online resource for students and teachers. The site covers topics like green power, making electricity, and saving energy. It also has a section of "Cool Stuff" that includes games, videos, and warnings about energy vampires. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=GhacKVjXzfY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:14 PM] https://www.tvakids.com https://www.tva.gov For further information, contact the Tennessee Valley Authority at 400 W. Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37902-1499. Phone, 865-632-2101. Or, contact the Tennessee Valley Authority at 500 North Capitol Street NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20044. Phone, 202-898-2999. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=GhacKVjXzfY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:14 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Trade and Development Agency TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901 703-875-4357 703-875-4009 http://www.ustda.gov DIRECTOR Enoh T. Ebong, Acting Deputy Director Enoh T. Ebong Administrative Officer Carolyn Hum Chief of Staff Vacant Chief, Office of Acquisition Management Garth Hibbert Director, Congressional Affairs and Public Relations Thomas R. Hardy Director, Finance Kathleen Neumann General Counsel Kendra Link, Acting Chief Information Officer Benjamin Bergersen Special Advisor to the Director Clark Jennings REGIONAL DIRECTORS East Asia Carl B. Kress Latin America and Caribbean Nathan Younge Middle East, North Africa, Europe and Eurasia Carl B. Kress South and Southeast Asia Henry D. Steingass Sub-Saharan Africa Lida Fitts Director, Global Programs Andrea Lupo Director, Office of Program Monitoring and Evaluation Diana Harbison The Trade and Development Agency advances economic development and U.S. commercial interest in developing and middle-income countries. Organizational Chart The Trade and Development Program was established on July 1, 1980, as a component organization of the International Development Cooperation Agency. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=QIo2+v3btFY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:20 PM] Section 2204 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (22 U.S.C. 2421) made it a separate component agency. The organization was renamed the Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and made an independent agency within the executive branch of the Federal Government on October 28, 1992, by the Jobs Through Exports Act of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 2421). The USTDA is a foreign assistance agency that delivers its program commitments through overseas grants and contracts with U.S. firms. The Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. The Agency links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project planning activities, pilot projects, and reverse trade missions while creating sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in partner countries. The USTDA provides grant funding to overseas project sponsors for the planning of projects that support the development of modern infrastructure and an open trading system. The hallmark of USTDA development assistance is building partnerships between U.S. companies and overseas project sponsors. These partnerships facilitate the application of proven private sector solutions to developmental challenges. The Agency works with other U.S. Government agencies to bring their particular expertise and resources to a development objective. These agencies include the Departments of Commerce, Energy, State, Transportation, and the Treasury; Office of the U.S. Trade Representative; Export-Import Bank of the United States; and Overseas Private Investment Corporation. https://www.ustda.gov/about/mission Activities The USTDA funds various forms of technical assistance, training, early investment analysis, reverse trade missions, and business workshops that support the development of a modern infrastructure and a fair and open trading environment. The Agency works closely with foreign project sponsors and makes its funds available to them for contracting with U.S. businesses. This arrangement gives American firms market entry, exposure, and access to information. It helps them establish positions in markets that are otherwise difficult to penetrate. The USTDA is involved in many sectors, including energy, transportation, and information and communications technologies. USTDA-funded studies evaluate the technical, economic, and financial aspects of a development project. They provide the host nation with information on the availability of U.S. goods and services. Financial institutions also use these studies for assessing the creditworthiness of an undertaking. Grants are based on an official request for assistance: Either the sponsoring government or a private sector organization in a developing or middle-income nation can make the request. https://www.ustda.gov/program Sources of Information Business Opportunities Overseas project sponsors can select U.S. firms to carry out USTDA-funded work through a competitive proposal process that relies on the Federal Business Opportunities Web site (FedBizOpps.gov) or through "sole-source" grants, which allow an overseas project sponsor to identify a U.S. firm as a partner or preferred supplier. More information is available on the "Project Proposals" Web page. https://www.ustda.gov/program/project-proposals https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=QIo2+v3btFY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:20 PM] Employment Job openings and information on internships are posted online. https://www.ustda.gov/about/career-opportunities https://www.ustda.gov/about/career-opportunities/internships Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) A FOIA request must be submitted in writing by email, fax, or mail, and clearly identified as a "FOIA REQUEST." Staff is available to answer questions and help formulate a request over the phone; however, the USTDA does not accept phone requests. Mail a request to the FOIA Requester Service Center, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901. Phone, 703-875-4357. Fax, 703-875-4009. https://www.ustda.gov/about/resources/foia | Email: foia@ustda.gov Library The USTDA maintains a collection of reports on infrastructure development projects from emerging economies worldwide. Contact the library by email to obtain a report: Most reports can be sent electronically. These reports are accessible also online. Phone, 703-875-4357. https://www.ustda.gov/ustda-library | Email: library@ustda.gov Newsletter To provide timely information on Agency supported activities, the USTDA distributes an electronic newsletter containing business opportunities, events, and updates. A subscription form is available online. https://www.ustda.gov/connect/subscribe-ustda-news-and-alerts Regional Programs The USTDA is organized into five international regions. Information on each region is available on the Agency's Web site. Questions should be addressed to the appropriate regional director or country manager. Phone, 703-875-4357. http://www.ustda.gov/program/regions/index.asp https://www.ustda.gov/about/contact | Email: info@ustda.gov For further information, contact the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901. Phone, 703-875-4357. Fax, 703-8754009. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=QIo2+v3btFY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:20 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. United States African Development Foundation SEARCH UNITED STATES AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION 1400 I Street NW., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005 202-233-8800 202-673-3810 http://www.usadf.gov BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR John W. Leslie, Jr. Vice Chair John O. Agwunobi Board Member Ward Brehm Board Member Morgan M. Davis Board Member Iqbal Paroo Board Member (vacancy) Board Member (vacancy) http://www.usadf.gov/board-of-directors STAFF PRESIDENT / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER C.D. Glin General Counsel June B. Brown Managing Director, Finance and Administration Mathieu Zahui, Acting http://www.usadf.gov/leadership The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. [For the United States African Development Foundation statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 22, Part 1501] The United States African Development Foundation promotes development in Africa to empower marginalized and underserved communities. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=N1pd1+cwH9Q=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:23 PM] The United States African Development Foundation was established by the African Development Foundation Act (22 U.S.C. 290h) as a Government corporation to support African-led development. The Foundation is led by the Board of Directors, which comprises the Chair, the Vice Chair, and five Board Members whom the President nominates with the advice and consent of the Senate. http://www.usadf.gov/adfact The Foundation invests in private and nongovernmental organizations in Africa to promote and support innovative enterprise development, generate jobs, and increase incomes of the poor. It seeks to expand local institutional and financial capacities to foster entrepreneurship, ownership, and community-based economic development among marginalized and underserved populations in sub-Saharan Africa. Sources of Information Blog The United States African Development Foundation has a blog. http://www.usadf.gov/blog Career Opportunities Vacancy announcements are posted online. http://www.usadf.gov/open-positions Country Portfolios The Foundation has 20 country programs and special initiatives that extend its reach to a total of 30 African countries. http://www.usadf.gov/wherewework Events Information on Foundation-related events is available online. http://www.usadf.gov/events Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Answers to FAQs are posted on the Foundation's Web site. http://www.usadf.gov/faq Grants Information on grants is available online. An applicant may download an application in English or French. Once completed, the application may be submitted by email or postal mail. http://www.usadf.gov/apply News Press releases are available online. http://www.usadf.gov/pressreleases Resources / Results Information on the Foundation's effectiveness, efficiency, investment return, and successful enterprises is included in its 2016 impact sheet. http://www.usadf.gov/results https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=N1pd1+cwH9Q=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:23 PM] Sectors The Foundation supports African-led agricultural development that benefits community enterprises. http://www.usadf.gov/agriculture The Foundation supports the development of affordable and renewable energy to benefit rural African communities. http://www.usadf.gov/off-grid The Foundation invests in the next generation of youth-led African enterprises. http://www.usadf.gov/youth Social Media The United States African Development Foundation has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/USADF The Foundation tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/USADF The Foundation posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvhwYYAN6WGK4rImiWAfEAA http://www.usadf.gov/contact-us | Email: info@usadf.gov For further information, contact the Office of the President, U.S. African Development Foundation, 1400 I Street NW., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005-2248. Phone, 202673-3916. Fax, 202-673-3810. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=N1pd1+cwH9Q=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:23 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. United States Agency for International Development SEARCH UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20523 202-712-0000 http://www.usaid.gov ADMINISTRATOR Wade Warren, Acting Deputy Administrator (vacancy) Counselor Thomas H. Staal Chief of Staff William R. Steiger Executive Secretary / National Security Advisor Neilesh Shelat Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Global Health Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Africa Executive Director, U.S. Global Development Lab Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Management Jennifer Adams Cheryl Anderson, Acting Harry Bader, Acting Angelique M. Crumbly Assistant to the Administrator, Bureau for Food Security / Deputy Coordinator for Beth Dunford Development, Feed the Future Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Europe and Eurasia Assistant to the Administrator, Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs Margot Ellis, Acting Susan Fine, Acting Don Gressett, Acting Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Robert Jenkins, Acting Assistance Chief Human Capitol Officer Assistant Administrator, Bureau for the Middle East Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean Kimberly A. Lewis Maria Longi, Acting Sarah-Ann Lynch, Acting https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=2BaWxUU5zxo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:27 PM] General Counsel Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Economic Growth, Education and Environment David H. Moore Charles North, Acting Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Asia Gloria Steele, Acting Associate Administrator Eric G. Postel [For the Agency for International Development statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Aug. 26, 1987, 52 FR 32174] The United States Agency for International Development works to eradicate extreme global poverty and to enable resilient and democratic societies to realize their potential. Organizational Chart The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent Federal agency established by 22 U.S.C. 6563. Its principal statutory authority is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.). The Agency serves as the focal point within the Government for economic matters affecting U.S. relations with developing countries. It administers international economic and humanitarian assistance programs. The Administrator is under the direct authority and foreign policy guidance of the Secretary of State. https://www.usaid.gov/who-we-are/usaid-history Programs The Agency works in over 100 countries to promote broadly shared economic prosperity, strengthen democracy and good governance, protect human rights, improve global health, advance food security and agriculture, increase environmental sustainability, further education, help societies prevent and recover from conflicts, and provide humanitarian assistance in the wake of natural and manmade disasters. https://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do Democracy The Agency promotes the transition to and consolidation of democratic regimes throughout the world. Programs focus on such problems as human rights abuses; misperceptions of democracy and free-market capitalism; lack of experience with democratic institutions; the absence or weakness of intermediary organizations; nonexistent, ineffectual, or undemocratic political parties; disenfranchisement of women, indigenous peoples, and minorities; failure to implement national charter documents; powerless or poorly defined democratic institutions; tainted elections; and inability to resolve conflicts peacefully. http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/democracy-human-rights-and-governance Economic Growth The Agency promotes broad-based economic growth by addressing factors that enhance the capacity for growth and by working to remove obstacles that obstruct individual opportunity. Programs concentrate on strengthening market economies, expanding economic opportunities for the disadvantaged in developing countries, and building human skills and capacities to facilitate broad-based participation. http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/economic-growth-and-trade Environment Environmental programs support two strategic goals: 1) reducing long-term threats to the biosphere, particularly loss of biodiversity and change in climate; 2) promoting https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=2BaWxUU5zxo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:27 PM] sustainable economic growth locally, nationally, and regionally by addressing shortsighted environmental, economic, and developmental practices. Globally, USAID programs focus on reducing sources and enhancing sinks of greenhouse gas emissions and on promoting innovative approaches to the conservation and sustainable use of the planet's biological diversity. The approach adopted to address national environmental problems differs from county to country, depending on its environmental priorities. Strategies may include improving agricultural, industrial, and natural resource management practices; strengthening public policies and institutions; dialoguing with governments and international agencies; and environmental research and education. http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/environment-and-global-climate-change Global Health and Population The Agency improves access and quality of services for maternal and child health, nutrition, voluntary family planning, and reproductive health. It prevents and treats HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. It assists countries in the design and implementation of state-of-the-art public health approaches to end preventable childmaternal deaths and achieve an AIDS-free generation. The Agency takes advantage of economies of scale in procurement, technical services, and commodities. To promote sustainability, the Agency helps expand health systems and the health workforce by adopting and scaling-up proven health interventions across programs and countries. It also contributes to a cooperative global effort to stabilize world population growth and support women's reproductive rights. The types of population and health programs supported vary with the particular needs of individual countries and the kinds of approaches that local communities initiate and support. http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health Humanitarian Assistance and Post-Crisis Transitions The Agency gives humanitarian assistance to save lives, reduce suffering, help victims return to self-sufficiency, and reinforce democracy. Programs focus on disaster prevention, preparedness, and mitigation; timely delivery of disaster relief and short-term rehabilitation supplies and services; preservation of basic institutions of civil governance during a disaster crisis; support for democratic institutions during periods of national transition; and building and reinforcement of local capacity to anticipate disasters and better cope with their aftermath. http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/working-crises-and-conflict Overseas Organizations USAID country organizations are located in countries where a bilateral program is being implemented. The in-country organizations are subject to the direction and guidance of the chief U.S. diplomatic representative in the country, usually the Ambassador. The organizations report to the appropriate assistant administrators according to geographic bureaus: Africa, Asia and the Near East, Europe and Eurasia, and Latin America and the Caribbean. The overseas program activities that involve more than one country are administered by regional offices. These offices may also have country organizational responsibilities for assigned countries. Generally, the offices are headed by a regional development officer. Coordination and representative offices for development assistance provide liaison with various international organizations and represent U.S. interests in development assistance matters. These offices may be only partially staffed by USAID personnel and may be headed by employees of other U.S. Government agencies. http://www.usaid.gov/where-we-work https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=2BaWxUU5zxo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:27 PM] Sources of Information Business Opportunities For information on contracting opportunities, contact the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, USAID, Washington, DC 20523-0001. Phone, 202-567-4730. Fax, 202-567-4740. https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/how-to-work-with-usaid Comments Comments, complaints, feedback, ideas, questions, and recommendations may be submitted by using an online form. http://www.usaid.gov/comment Congressional Affairs Congressional inquiries should be directed to the Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs. Phone, 202-712-4340. http://www.usaid.gov/who-we-are/organization/bureaus/bureau-legislative-and-publicaffairs Employment USAID employs professionals with a variety of managerial, operational, and technical skills to achieve its international development goals. Its workforce includes direct-hire and contract employees based in the United States and at field missions worldwide. http://www.usaid.gov/careers Forms An electronic forms page features a selection of up-to-date USAID forms that are arranged according to form number. https://www.usaid.gov/forms Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) FOIA requests must be submitted in writing: email, fax, mail, or via the Public Access Link web portal. USAID Government information specialists are available to answer questions; however, the Agency does not accept verbal FOIA requests. Phone, 202712-0960. Fax, 202-216-3070. https://www.usaid.gov/foia-requests | Email: foia@usaid.gov News USAID posts news and information—congressional testimonies, events, factsheets, photographs, podcasts, speeches, and videos, as well as its "Frontlines" magazine, "Impact Newsletter", and "Impact" blog—online. https://www.usaid.gov/news-information Open Government USAID supports the Open Government initiative by posting data, records, and reports online. https://www.usaid.gov/open https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/take-action For further information, contact the U.S. Agency for International Development, 1300 https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=2BaWxUU5zxo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:27 PM] Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20523-0001. Phone, 202-712-0000. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=2BaWxUU5zxo=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:27 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH United States Commission on Civil Rights UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425 202-376-8128 800-977-8339 (FedRelay) http://www.usccr.gov CHAIR Catherine E. Lhamon Vice Chair Patricia Timmons-Goodson Commissioner Debo P. Adegbile Commissioner Gail Heriot Commissioner Peter N. Kirsanow Commissioner David Kladney Commissioner Karen K. Narasaki Commissioner Michael Yaki Staff Director Mauro A. Morales [For the Commission on Civil Rights statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Part 701] The Commission on Civil Rights informs the development of national civil rights policy and enhances enforcement of Federal civil rights laws. Organizational Chart The Commission on Civil Rights was first created by the Civil Rights Act of 1957, as amended, and reestablished by the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1994, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1975). http://www.usccr.gov/about/index.php Activities The Commission conducts hearings on important civil rights issues, including issuing subpoenas for the production of documents and the attendance of witnesses; publishes studies and reports on a wide range of civil rights issues to inform and advise policymakers; holds public briefings, issues press releases, makes information publicly available online, and provides a complaint referral service to promote greater public awareness of civil rights issues, protections, and enforcement; and sustains advisory committee involvement in the national program planning to strengthen factfinding. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=ObPC3a7IhAU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:31 PM] http://www.usccr.gov/about/powers.php Regional Programs The Commission maintains 51 State Advisory Committees (SACs), one for each State and the District of Columbia. Each SAC is composed of citizen volunteers who are familiar with local and State civil rights issues. SAC members assist the Commission with factfinding, investigating, and disseminating information. The Commission ensures that advisory committees are diverse and represent a variety of backgrounds, skills, experiences, and perspectives. This diversity promotes debate and broadens exploration of the issues. All appointments are made in a nondiscriminatory manner. http://www.usccr.gov/about/sac.php Sources of Information Complaints The complaint referral service helps place individuals in contact with the appropriate office for obtaining information on the complaint process. Phone, 202-376-8513 or 800-552-6843. http://www.usccr.gov/filing/complaint.php | Email: referrals@usccr.gov Employment Career opportunities—vacancy announcements and available internships—are posted online. Contact the Human Resources Division for more information. Phone, 202-376-8364. http://www.usccr.gov/about/careers.php | Email: careers@usccr.gov Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Information on how to file a FOIA request is available online. A request may be sent by email or fax, or by mail to the FOIA Officer, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425. Phone, 202-3768351. Fax, 202-376-1163. http://www.usccr.gov/foia/index.php | Email: foia@usccr.gov Library The Robert S. Rankin Memorial Library welcomes visitors. It is open on weekdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (except on Federal holidays). For more information, contact the Robert S. Rankin Memorial Library, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20425. Phone, 202-376-8110. Fax, 202-376-7597. http://www.usccr.gov/about/library.php | Email: publications@usccr.gov Publications For a complete list of Commission publications, consult the online catalog. It includes briefings; clearinghouse publications; hearings, consultations, and conferences; periodicals; publications in Spanish; staff reports; State advisory committee reports; and statutory and interim reports. To order a publication, contact the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425. Phone: 202-376-8128. http://www.usccr.gov/pubs/index.php | Email: publications@usccr.gov Regional Offices A list of the six regional offices—including addresses, telephone numbers, and areas https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=ObPC3a7IhAU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:31 PM] served—is available online. http://www.usccr.gov/contact/regional.php http://www.usccr.gov/contact/index.php For further information, contact the Office of the Staff Director, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425. Phone, 202-376-7700. Phone, 800-977-8339 (FedRelay). Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=ObPC3a7IhAU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:31 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. United States International Trade Commission SEARCH UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436 202-205-2000 http://www.usitc.gov CHAIR Rhonda K. Schmidtlein Vice Chair David S. Johanson Commissioner Irving A. Williamson Commissioner Meredith M. Broadbent Commissioner (vacancy) Commissioner (vacancy) Chief Administrative Law Judge Charles E. Bullock Director of Operations Catherine B. DeFilippo Director, Office of Economics William M. Powers Director, Office of Industries Jonathan R. Coleman Director, Office of Investigations Michael G. Anderson Director, Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements Director, Office of Unfair Import Investigations Director, Office of Analysis and Research Services James R. Holbein Margaret D. Macdonald James Kennedy General Counsel Dominic L. Bianchi Director, Office of External Relations Lyn M. Schlitt Chief Information Officer Kirit Amin Chief Administrative Officer Stephen McLaughlin Director, Office of Human Resources Eric Mozie Director, Office of Security and Support Services Robert N. Riess Chief Financial Officer John M. Ascienzo Director, Office of Procurement Debra Bridge Director, Office of Finance Derek Henderson Director, Office of Budget Chris Swetz Secretary Lisa R. Barton Inspector General Philip M. Heneghan https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=yZYgy8v4wqg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:34 PM] Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Altivia Jackson The United States International Trade Commission provides the President, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the Congress with independent analysis of and information on tariffs, international trade, and the Nation's competitiveness; makes determinations in proceedings involving imports that may harm a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; and maintains the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. Organizational Chart The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is an independent agency created by the Revenue Act (39 Stat. 795) and originally named the United States Tariff Commission. The name was changed to the United States International Trade Commission by section 171 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2231). With the advice and consent of the Senate, the President appoints six commissioners for 9-year terms, unless the appointment is made to fill an unexpired term. The Chair and Vice Chair are designated by the President for 2-year terms, and succeeding Chairs may not be of the same political party. The Chair generally is responsible for the administration of the Commission. Not more than three Commissioners may be members of the same political party (19 U.S.C. 1330). https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/about_usitc.htm Activities The Commission performs a number of functions pursuant to the statutes referred to above. Under the Tariff Act of 1930, the Commission has broad powers of investigation relating to the customs laws of the United States and foreign countries; the volume of importation in comparison with domestic production and consumption; the conditions, causes, and effects of foreign industrial competition with United States industries; and all other factors affecting competition between articles of the United States and imported articles. The Commission is required, whenever requested, to convey its available information to the President, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the Senate Committee on Finance. The President, Congress, or the two committees mentioned can direct the Commission to undertake investigations and studies. To carry out these responsibilities, the Commission engages in extensive research, conducts specialized studies, and maintains a high degree of expertise in all matters relating to the commercial and international trade policies of the United States. Imported Articles Subsidized or Sold at Less Than Fair Value The Commission conducts preliminary-phase investigations to determine whether imports of foreign merchandise allegedly being subsidized or sold at less than fair value injure or threaten to injure an industry in the United States. If the Commission's determination is affirmative and the Secretary of Commerce determines there is reason to believe or suspect such unfair practices are occurring, then the Commission conducts final-phase investigations to determine the injury or threat of injury to an industry. Under the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, the Commission also conducts sunset reviews. In these reviews, the Commission evaluates whether material injury to a U.S. industry would continue or recur if the antidumping duty or countervailing duty order under review were revoked. Such injury reviews must be conducted on all antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders every 5 years for as long as the orders remain in effect. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=yZYgy8v4wqg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:34 PM] Unfair Practices in Import Trade The Commission applies U.S. statutory and common law of unfair competition to the importation of products into the United States and their sale. If the Commission determines that there is a violation of law, it will direct that the articles involved be excluded from entry into the United States, or it may issue cease-and-desist orders directing the person engaged in such violation to stop. Trade Negotiations The Commission advises the President as to the probable economic effect on the domestic industry and on consumers of modification of duties and other barriers to trade that may be considered for inclusion in any proposed trade agreement with foreign countries. Generalized System of Preferences With respect to articles that may be considered for preferential removal of the duty on imports from designated developing countries, the Commission advises the President as to the probable economic effect such removal will have on the domestic industry and on consumers. Industry Adjustment to Import Competition (Global Safeguard Actions) The Commission conducts investigations upon petition on behalf of an industry, a firm, a group of workers, or other entity representative of an industry to determine whether an article is being imported in such increased quantities as to injure or threaten to injure the domestic industry producing an article like or directly competitive with the imported article. If the Commission's finding is affirmative, it recommends to the President the action that would address such a threat and be most effective in facilitating positive adjustment by the industry to import competition. The President determines if import relief is appropriate. The Commission reports on developments within an industry that has been granted import relief and advises the President of the probable economic effect of the reduction or elimination of the tariff increase that has been granted. The President may continue, modify, or terminate the import relief previously granted. Imports From NAFTA Countries (Bilateral Safeguard Actions) The Commission investigates whether, as a result of the reduction or elimination of a duty provided for under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), a Canadian article or a Mexican article, is being imported in such increased quantities and under such conditions that imports of the article cause serious injury or (except in the case of a Canadian article) a threat of serious injury to the domestic industry producing an article that is like or directly competitive with the imported article. If the Commission's determination is in the affirmative, the Commission recommends to the President the relief that is necessary to prevent or remedy serious injury. Commission investigations under these provisions are similar procedurally to those conducted under the global safeguard action provisions. Market Disruption From Communist Countries The Commission conducts investigations to determine whether increased imports of an article produced in a Communist country are causing market disruption in the United States. If the Commission's determination is in the affirmative, the President may take the same action as in the case of serious injury to an industry, except that the action would apply only to imports of the article from the Communist country. Commission investigations conducted under this provision are similar procedurally to https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=yZYgy8v4wqg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:34 PM] those conducted under the global safeguard action provisions. Import Interference With Agricultural Programs The Commission conducts investigations, at the direction of the President, to determine whether imports or potential imports may interfere with the Department of Agriculture's agricultural programs or reduce the amount of any product processed in the United States. After investigating, the Commission discloses findings and makes recommendations. The President may then restrict the imports in question by imposing import fees or quotas. Such fees or quotas may be applied only against countries that are not members of the World Trade Organization. Uniform Statistical Data The Commission, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce, for statistical purposes, enumerates articles imported into and exported from the United States and seeks to compare such data with domestic production statistical programs. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, Annotated The Commission issues a publication containing the U.S. tariff schedules and related matters and considers questions concerning the arrangement of such schedules and the classification of articles. https://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/index.htm International Trade Studies The Commission conducts studies, investigations, and research projects on a broad range of topics relating to international trade, pursuant to requests of the President, the House Ways and Means Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, either branch of the Congress, or on its own motion. Public reports of these studies, investigations, and research projects are issued in most cases. The Commission also keeps informed of the operation and effect of provisions relating to duties or other import restrictions of the United States contained in various trade agreements. Occasionally, the Commission is required by statute to perform specific trade-related studies. Sources of Information Business Opportunities Most USITC contract opportunities are reserved for small businesses. They are typically for experienced contractors in the areas of administrative services, facilities management, information technology, and management consulting. The Office of Procurement oversees all procurements. Phone, 202-205-2252. https://usitc.gov/procurement/doing_business_with_usitc.htm Career Opportunities The USITC relies on accountants, analysts and specialists, attorneys, economists, and other professionals to carry out its mission. For more information, contact the Director, Office of Human Resources. Phone, 202-205-2651. https://www.usitc.gov/employment/positions.htm | Email: hr@usitc.gov Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) A FOIA request form is available online. https://pubapps.usitc.gov/applications/foia/request.asp https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=yZYgy8v4wqg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:34 PM] Glossary The USITC maintains an online glossary. https://usitc.gov/glossary.htm Investigations A list of active antidumping and countervailing duty investigations is available online. https://www.usitc.gov/trade_remedy/731_ad_701_cvd/investigations.htm 337Info is an information retrieval system containing data on USITC Section 337 investigations. https://pubapps2.usitc.gov/337external | Email: 337InfoHelp@usitc.gov The Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) contains all documents that have been filed in relation to USITC investigations. EDIS provides the capabilities to file documents for an investigation and to search for documents that have been submitted to the USITC. https://edis.usitc.gov | Email: EDIS3Help@usitc.gov News The USITC posts news releases on its Web site. https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/news_release_index.htm Open Data The USITC helps increase the Federal Government's efficiency and transparency by making its operational information more accessible and useful. https://www.usitc.gov/data/index.htm Reading Rooms Reading rooms are open to the public in the Office of the Secretary and the USITC Main Library. The USITC Law Library is publicly accessible by prior arrangement. Call 202-205-3287 to schedule a visit. Popular Topics The "Popular Topics" Web page features links to frequently visited USITC Web pages. Popular topics include calendar events, commissioner biographies, "Federal Register" notices, hearing protocols, jobs, and news releases. https://usitc.gov/popular_topics.htm Publications The Commission publishes results of investigations on various commodities and subjects. Other publications include an annual report to the Congress on the operation of the trade agreements program and an annual review of Commission activities. Specific information on these publications can be obtained from the Office of the Secretary. https://usitc.gov/research_and_analysis/commission_publications.htm http://www.usitc.gov/secretary.htm For further information, contact the Secretary, United States International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. Phone, 202-205-2000. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=yZYgy8v4wqg=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:34 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH United States Office of Special Counsel UNITED STATES OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL 1730 M Street NW., Suite 218, Washington, DC 20036-4505 202-804-7000 800-872-9855 202-653-5151 http://www.osc.gov LEADERSHIP TABLES SPECIAL COUNSEL Tristan Leavitt, Acting Principal Deputy Special Counsel Tristan Leavitt Deputy Special Counsel of Litigation and Legal Affairs Deputy Special Counsel of Policy and Congressional Affairs General Counsel (vacancy) (vacancy) Susan Ullman https://osc.gov/Pages/about.aspx Administrative Services Division CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Bruce Gipe Chief Financial Officer Karl P. Kammann Chief Human Capital Officer James J. Wilson Chief Information Officer / Information Branch Chief Clerk Jennifer Li Kenneth Hendricks General Law Division ASSOCIATE SPECIAL COUNSEL Anne Wagner https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S2ONhRCg8Is=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:38 PM] Chief of Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit Jane Juliano Chief of Complaints Examining Unit Barbara J. Wheeler Chief of Disclosure Unit Catherine A. McMullen Chief of Diversity, Outreach and Training Unit Shirine Moazed Investigation and Prosecution Division—Field ASSOCIATE SPECIAL COUNSEL Bruce D. Fong Chief of Field Office–Dallas Anne Gullick Chief of Field Office–Detroit Christopher T. Tall Chief of Field Office–San Francisco Bay Area Joseph Siegelman Investigation and Prosecution Division—Headquarters ASSOCIATE SPECIAL COUNSEL Louis Lopez Chief of Hatch Act Unit Ana Galindo-Marrone Chief of Investigation and Prosecution Division–Team A Chief of Investigation and Prosecution Division–Team B Chief of Investigation and Prosecution Division–Team C Mariama Liverpool Rachel Venier Darshan Sheth Chief of Retaliation and Disclosure Unit Karen Gorman Chief of Retaliation and Disclosure Unit Elizabeth McMurray Director of Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act Enforcement / Patrick H. Boulay Senior Counsel The above list of key personnel was updated 10–2017. The United States Office of Special Counsel investigates allegations of certain activities prohibited by civil service laws, rules, or regulations and litigates before the Merit Systems Protection Board. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) was established on January 1, 1979, by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1978 (5 U.S.C. app.). The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. 1101 note), which became effective on January 11, 1979, enlarged its functions and powers. Pursuant to provisions of the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (5 U.S.C. 1211 et seq.), the OSC functions as an independent investigative and prosecutorial executive branch agency that litigates before the Merit Systems Protection Board. https://osc.gov/Pages/about.aspx https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S2ONhRCg8Is=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:38 PM] Activities The OSC safeguards the merit system in Federal employment by protecting employees and applicants from prohibited personnel practices, especially from reprisal for whistleblowing. The Office operates a secure channel for Federal whistleblower disclosures of gross waste of funds or mismanagement, substantial and specific danger to public health and safety, and violations of laws, regulations, or rules. The OSC also issues advice on the Hatch Act and enforces its restrictions on political activity by Government employees. It protects the civilian employment and reemployment rights of military servicemembers under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act. The OSC enhances Government accountability and performance by the realization of a diverse, inclusive Federal workplace where employees embrace excellence in service, uphold merit system principles, are encouraged to disclose wrongdoing, and are protected against reprisals and other unlawful employment practices. https://osc.gov/Pages/WhatWeDo.aspx Sources of Information Business Opportunities The OSC relies on the Department of Interior for performing assisted procurements. The OSC posts contract opportunities online by using Government acquisition vehicles like GSA Ebuy. It posts open market opportunities on the Federal Business Opportunities Web site. https://osc.gov/Pages/Contact-Contract.aspx Career Opportunities The agency employs approximately 110 employees who work in Washington, DC, or in the Dallas, Detroit, and Oakland field offices. To carry out its mission, the OSC relies heavily on attorneys, investigators, and personnel management specialists. The OSC seeks law students year-round for internships in Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Oakland, CA; and Washington, DC. https://osc.gov/Pages/Contact-Employment.aspx In 2016, the OSC ranked 15th among 29 small agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/FW00 Electronic Filing The E–Filing System makes filing a complaint with the OSC easier and faster. https://osc.gov/pages/file-complaint.aspx En Español The OSC posts information in Spanish on its "Para Información En Español" Web page. https://osc.gov/Pages/ParaInformacionEnEspanol.aspx Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) FOIA requests must be submitted in writing by email, fax, or U.S. postal mail or other delivery service. The OSC provides a Public Access Link portal that allows information seekers to submit a request online and to receive confirmation of and updates on a pending request. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S2ONhRCg8Is=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:38 PM] https://osc.gov/Pages/FOIA-Resources.aspx Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The OSC posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://osc.gov/Pages/Resources-FAQ.aspx Hatch Act Advisory Opinions Advice that the OSC has given to individuals on the Hatch Act is publicly accessible online. https://osc.gov/Pages/Advisory-Opinions.aspx News The OSC posts news releases online. https://osc.gov/Pages/News.aspx Open Government The OSC supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency. https://osc.gov/OpenGov/OpenGov.aspx Prohibited Personnel Practices The OSC provides information on personnel practices that are prohibited within the Federal workplace. https://osc.gov/Pages/PPP.aspx Site Map The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. https://osc.gov/Pages/SiteMap.aspx Social Media The OSC tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/US_OSC Speakers To request a speaker, contact the OSC by phone or fax. Phone, 202-804-7000. Fax, 202-254-3711. Whistleblower Files The OSC posts documents from closed investigations on its Web site. These documents are based on whistleblower disclosures. https://osc.gov/Pages/Resources-PublicFiles.aspx 2302(c) Program Certification The White House has required all Federal agencies to certify that they are educating their employees about the rights of whistleblowers. Phone, 703-466-0259. https://osc.gov/Pages/Outreach-2302Cert.aspx | Email: 2302c@osc.gov https://osc.gov/Pages/contact.aspx https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S2ONhRCg8Is=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:38 PM] For further information, contact the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, 1730 M Street NW., Suite 218, Washington, DC 20036-4505. Phone, 202-804-7000 or 800-872-9855. Fax, 202653-5151. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=S2ONhRCg8Is=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:38 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH United States Postal Service UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20260 202-268-2000 http://www.usps.gov BOARD OF GOVERNORS CHAIR (vacancy) Vice Chair (vacancy) Governor (vacancy) Governor (vacancy) Governor (vacancy) Governor (vacancy) Governor (vacancy) Governor (vacancy) Governor (vacancy) Postmaster General / Chief Executive Officer Megan J. Brennan Deputy Postmaster General / Chief Government Relations Officer Secretary Ronald A. Stroman Julie S. Moore http://about.usps.com/who-we-are/leadership/board-governors.htm OFFICERS POSTMASTER GENERAL / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Deputy Postmaster General / Chief Government Relations Officer Megan J. Brennan Ronald A. Stroman EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=RdBoKIf2YBw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:42 PM] Chief Customer and Marketing Officer Jacqueline Krage Strako, Acting Chief Financial Officer Joseph Corbett Chief Human Resources Officer Jeffrey C. Williamson Chief Information Officer Kristin Seaver Chief Operating Officer David E. Williams General Counsel Thomas J. Marshall http://about.usps.com/who-we-are/leadership/pmg-exec-comm.htm#p=1 Chief Postal Inspector Guy Cottrell https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/aboutus/Chief.aspx Judicial Officer Gary E. Shapiro http://about.usps.com/who-we-are/judicial/welcome.htm VICE PRESIDENTS Chief Information Security Officer Gregory S. Crabb Controller Maura A. McNerney Corporate Communications Janice D. Walker Delivery Operations Kevin L. McAdams Employee Resource Management Simon Storey Engineering Systems Michael J. Amato Enterprise Analytics Isaac S. Cronkhite Facilities Thomas Samra Finance and Planning Luke Grossmann Information Technology Jeffrey C. Johnson Labor Relations Douglas Tulino Mail Entry and Payment Technology Pritha Mehra Marketing Steven W. Monteith Network Operations Robert Cintron Pricing and Costing Sharon Owens Product Innovation Gary C. Reblin Retail and Customer Service Operations Kelly M. Sigmon Sales and Customer Relations Cliff Rucker Supply Management Susan M. Brownell VICE PRESIDENTS—AREA OPERATIONS Capital Metro Area Linda M. Malone Eastern Area Joshua D. Colin Great Lakes Area Erica Brix, Acting Northeast Area Edward Phelan, Jr. Pacific Area Larry Muñoz Southern Area Shaun E. Mossman Western Area Gregory Graves http://about.usps.com/who-we-are/leadership/officers.htm Inspector General Tammy L.,Whitcomb, Acting https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=RdBoKIf2YBw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:42 PM] https://www.uspsoig.gov The above list of key personnel was updated 02–2018. [For the United States Postal Service statement of organization, see the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 39, Part 221] The United States Postal Service provides the American public with affordable, reliable, and universal mail service. The Postal Service was created as an independent establishment of the executive branch by the Postal Reorganization Act (39 U.S.C. 101 et seq.), approved August 12, 1970. The present United States Postal Service commenced operations on July 1, 1971. In Fiscal Year 2016, the Postal Service had approximately 508,908 career employees and handled over 153 billion pieces of mail. The chief executive officer of the Postal Service, the Postmaster General, is appointed by the nine Governors of the Postal Service. The President appoints the nine Governors with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Governors and the Postmaster General appoint the Deputy Postmaster General, and these 11 appointees constitute the Board of Governors. In addition to the national headquarters, area and district offices oversee more than 35,000 post offices, branches, stations, contract postal units, village post offices, and community post offices throughout the United States. http://about.usps.com/welcome.htm Activities To expand and improve service to the public, the Postal Service engages in customer cooperation activities, including the development of programs for both the general public and major customers. The consumer advocate, a postal ombudsman, represents the interests of the individual mail customer in matters involving the Postal Service. The advocate brings complaints and suggestions to the attention of top postal management and solves the problems of individual customers. To provide services responsive to public needs, the Postal Service operates its own planning, research, engineering, real estate, and procurement programs, and it maintains close ties with international postal organizations. The Postal Service is the only Federal agency whose employment policies are governed by a process of collective bargaining under the National Labor Relations Act. Its Office of Human Resources, including the Labor Relations Division, administers labor contract negotiations that affect bargaining unit personnel, as well as personnel matters involving employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, a Federal law enforcement agency, has jurisdiction in criminal matters affecting the integrity and security of the mail. Postal inspectors protect all postal employees and enforce more than 200 Federal statutes involving mail fraud, mail bombs, child pornography, illegal drugs, mail theft, and other postal crimes. http://about.usps.com/what-we-are-doing/welcome.htm Sources of Information Business Opportunities Suppliers can learn about doing business with the Postal Service online. Information https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=RdBoKIf2YBw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:42 PM] on rights and permissions (the use of trademarked material) and licensing products is also available online. http://about.usps.com/doing-business/welcome.htm Career Opportunities Information on careers—including information for veterans and reservists, for students and recent graduates—is available on the Postal Service's Web site or at the nearest post office. http://about.usps.com/careers/welcome.htm The U.S. Postal Inspection Service posts career opportunities on its Web site. https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/employment/positions.aspx Consumer Information For general information, call the "ASK USPS" line. Phone, 800-275-8777. To buy stamps, calculate postage prices, change addresses, find answers to frequently asked questions, locate ZIP Codes, print postage, shop at the Postal Store, and track packages, visit the Postal Service's Web site. http://about.usps.com/news/welcome.htm Fraud / Theft Postal inspectors can be located by Zip Code on the U.S. Postal Inspection Service's locator Web page. http://locator.uspis.gov/locator Complaint forms to report identity and mail theft, mail fraud, and unsolicited sexually oriented advertising are accessible online. Phone, 800-275-8777. https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/contactUs/filecomplaint.aspx Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Information and guidance on the Freedom of Information and the Privacy Acts and on Postal Service records management, as well as access to an electronic FOIA reading room are available online. http://about.usps.com/who-we-are/foia/welcome.htm The Postal Service maintains an online FOIA reading room. Before submitting a FOIA request to access records, check the electronic reading room to see if the desired information is immediately available. https://about.usps.com/who-we-are/foia/readroom/welcome.htm History Benjamin Franklin and the Postal Service, what was the nature of their association? Visit the "Postal History" Web page to learn just how close it was. http://about.usps.com/who-we-are/postal-history/welcome.htm The National Postal Museum houses one of the largest and most significant philatelic and postal history collections in the world and one of the most comprehensive library resources on philately and postal history. The museum’s exhibition galleries present America’s postal history from Colonial times to the present. Its collections contain prestigious international and U.S. postal issues and specialized collections, archival postal documents, and three-dimensional objects. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=RdBoKIf2YBw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:42 PM] https://postalmuseum.si.edu Inspector General The Office of Inspector General has a toll-free hotline and online complaint form for reporting fraud, mismanagement, and waste. Phone, 888-877-7644 or 866-644-8398 (hearing impaired). Complaints also may be sent to the U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General Hotline, 10th Floor, 1735 N. Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 222092020. https://www.uspsoig.gov/hotline | Email: hotline@uspsoig.gov Newsroom The Postal Service maintains an online newsroom that features broadcast and audio downloads, leadership biographies, national and local news, service alerts, testimonies and speeches, and a photo gallery. http://about.usps.com/news/welcome.htm Organizational Chart The "Postal Leadership" page has links leading to two Portable Document Format (PDF) files containing organizational charts, one with leadership photographs and the other without them. http://about.usps.com/who-we-are/leadership/officers.htm Passports Thousands of post offices accept passport applications on behalf of the Department of State. These post offices offer the products and services needed to acquire a firsttime passport or renewal. At some locations, a passport photograph can be taken for an additional fee. https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm Philatelic Sales For information on available stamps, philatelic items, and collectibles, visit the "Stamps" Web page. https://www.usps.com/stamps Publications Information on mailability, on postage rates and fees, and on other topics is available at the nearest post office. Most postal regulations affecting domestic and international mail, employee and labor relations, and purchasing can be found in Postal Service manuals and in the "Code of Federal Regulations." A wide range of publications— including annual reports to Congress, handbooks, manuals, notices, periodicals, and posters—is available online. http://about.usps.com/periodicals-publications/welcome.htm Reading Areas Reading areas are maintained in the library at USPS Headquarters on the 11th Floor. The library's holdings include historic, legal, regulatory, and other documents. Visitors must schedule an appointment—weekdays, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (except Federal holidays) —before accessing the library .Phone, 202-268-2906. Site Map https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=RdBoKIf2YBw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:42 PM] The Web site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://about.usps.com/sitemap.htm Social Media The Postal Service has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/USPS The Postal Service tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/usps The Postal Service posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/uspstv/custom https://www.usps.com/help/contact-us.htm For further information, contact the U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20260. Phone, 202-268-2000. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=RdBoKIf2YBw=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:42 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Legal Services Corporation LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION 3333 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20007 202-295-1500 202-337-6797 http://www.lsc.gov PRESIDENT James J. Sandman Chief of Staff Rebecca Fertig Cohen VICE PRESIDENTS Government Relations and Public Affairs Carol A. Bergman Grants Management Lynn A. Jennings Legal Affairs / General Counsel / Corporate Secretary Chief Information Officer Ronald S. Flagg Rebecca Fertig Cohen, Acting DIRECTORS Office of Compliance and Enforcement Lora Rath Office of Data Governance and Analysis Carlos A. Manjarrez Office of Human Resources Traci Higgins Office of Institutional Advancement Nadia Elguindy Office of Program Performance Edward Caspar Treasurer / Comptroller David L. Richardson Inspector General Jeffrey E. Schanz https://www.oig.lsc.gov/about-oig/meet-the-ig The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The Legal Services Corporation promotes equal access to justice and provides civil https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=KRW10HYA4BE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:46 PM] legal assistance to low-income persons. The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is a private, nonprofit corporation established by the Legal Services Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2996), to promote equal access to justice under the law for all Americans. http://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/who-we-are Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, the 11-member Board of Directors heads the LSC. By law, it is bipartisan and no more than six members may be of the same political party. http://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/board-members Congressional appropriations fund the LSC to provide legal services through grants to independent, local legal services provider programs. These programs are selected through a system of competition. In 2017, the LSC funded 133 programs. Together, they serve every county and congressional district in the Nation, as well as the U.S. Territories. Some of these programs address the particular needs of Native Americans and migrant farmworkers. http://www.lsc.gov/what-legal-aid/how-we-work The legal services delivery system is based on several principles: local priorities, national accountability, competition for grants, and a strong public-private partnership. Local programs are governed by their own boards of directors, which set priorities and determine the types of cases that will be handled subject to restrictions set by Congress. A majority of each local board is appointed by local bar associations, and one-third of each local board is composed of client representatives appointed by client groups. Each board hires its own executive director. Programs may supplement their LSC grants with additional funds from State and local governments and other sources. They further leverage Federal funds by involving private attorneys in the delivery of legal services for the poor, mostly through volunteer pro bono work. LSC-funded programs neither handle criminal cases nor accept fee-generating cases that private attorneys are willing to accept on a contingency basis. In addition, in 1996, a series of new limitations were placed upon activities in which LSC-funded programs may engage on behalf of their clients, even with non-LSC funds. All programs must comply with laws enacted by Congress and the implementing regulations promulgated by the LSC. http://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-we-do Sources of Information Blog The LSC maintains a blog. http://www.lsc.gov/media-center/blog Board Meetings Board meeting documents and information are available online. http://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/board/board-meetings Business Opportunities The LSC regularly seeks the assistance of vendors to purchase products and contractors to carry out special projects. The LSC is eligible for General Services Administration schedule pricing and posts requests for proposals on eBuy and FedBizOpps.gov. http://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/doing-business-lsc-rfps https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=KRW10HYA4BE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:46 PM] Campaign for Justice The campaign for justice funds initiatives that strengthen the work of civil legal aid providers nationwide. https://lsc40.lsc.gov Career Opportunities The LSC is an organization of socially aware professionals who serve the unrepresented and promote equal justice. Information on career opportunities and working at the LSC is available online. http://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/careers Civil Legal Outcomes The LSC developed its civil legal outcomes toolkit to help legal aid programs with defining, collecting, and reporting on metrics that describe their effectiveness. The toolkit includes detailed instructions, electronic learning modules, examples, and additional resources for implementing an outcomes management system. http://clo.lsc.gov Client Success Stories An interactive map allows website visitors to browse client success stories by State. http://www.lsc.gov/what-legal-aid/client-success-stories Data Detailed national and local level information on client characteristics, expenditures, funding, private attorney involvement, service area demographics, services provided, staffing, and the use of technology is available on the "Grantee Data" web pages. http://www.lsc.gov/grants-grantee-resources/grantee-data Donations Tax-deductible donations to the LSC support the use of technology innovations in legal services, provide law fellows for civil legal aid programs in need, raise public awareness of the legal aid system crisis, and support research into the effectiveness and need of civil legal aid. http://www.lsc.gov/support-lsc/donate-now Events A list of upcoming events is available online. http://www.lsc.gov/meetings-and-events/calendar Facts What percentage of the population is eligible for LSC-funded assistance? What is the average annual salary of LSC grantee staff attorneys? To learn the answers to these questions and others, visit the "Quick Facts" web page. http://www.lsc.gov/quick-facts Find Legal Aid An online search tool is available to find the nearest LSC-funded legal aid organization by address, city, or ZIP Code. http://www.lsc.gov/what-legal-aid/find-legal-aid https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=KRW10HYA4BE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:46 PM] Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The FOIA grants any person the right to request access to Federal agency records or information. U.S. Government agencies are required to disclose records after they receive a written request for them; however, the statute shields certain records from disclosure. The LSC complies with the FOIA and releases records to information seekers, as long as the desired records are shielded. A FOIA request must be made in writing and may be submitted by electronic submission form, email, fax, or postal service. The request should be clearly marked: "Freedom of Information Act Request." Fax, 202-337-6519. http://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/foia | Email: FOIA@lsc.gov The LSC maintains a FOIA reading room online. Before submitting a FOIA request, information seekers should search the reading room for records that are immediately accessible. http://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/foia/foia-electronic-public-reading-room Grant Programs Descriptions of the LSC's seven grant programs—basic field, disaster relief emergency, technology initiative, and veterans appeals pro bono grants; leadership development and loan repayment assistance programs; and pro bono innovation fund —are available online. http://www.lsc.gov/grants-grantee-resources/our-grant-programs Justice Gap The justice gap represents the difference between the level of civil legal assistance that is available and the level that is necessary to meet the legal needs of low-income individuals and families. To learn more about the justice gap, visit the "The Unmet Need for Legal Aid" web page. http://www.lsc.gov/what-legal-aid/unmet-need-legal-aid News The LSC posts press releases on its website. http://www.lsc.gov/media-center/press-releases Organizational Chart An organizational chart is available on the "LSC Leadership" web page. http://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/lsc-leadership Oversight The Office of the Inspector General from the LSC posts reports and data on Oversight.gov, a text-searchable repository of reports that Federal Inspectors General publish. The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency operates and maintains the website to increase public access to independent and authoritative information on the Federal Government. https://oversight.gov Publications Annual reports, budget requests, factbooks, and reports are accessible online. http://www.lsc.gov/media-center/publications https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=KRW10HYA4BE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:46 PM] Social Media The LSC has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/LegalServicesCorporation The LSC tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/lsctweets http://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/contact-us For further information, contact the Office of Government Relations and Public Affairs, Legal Services Corporation, 3333 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20007-3522. Phone, 202-295-1500. Fax, 202-337-6797. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=KRW10HYA4BE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:46 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. Smithsonian Institution John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts National Gallery of Art Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars SEARCH SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 1000 Jefferson Drive SW., Washington, DC 20560 202-633-1000 http://www.si.edu Board of Regents CITIZEN REGENTS Chair David M. Rubenstein Vice Chair Steve M. Case Barbara M. Barrett John Fahey Roger W. Ferguson Michael Govan Risa J. Lavizzo-Mourey Michael M. Lynton John W. McCarter, Jr. CONGRESSIONAL REGENTS Representatives Thomas J. Cole Samuel Johnson Doris Matsui Senators John Boozman Patrick J. Leahy David Perdue EX OFFICIO REGENTS Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts, Jr. Vice President of the United States Michael R. Pence Chief of Staff to the Regents Porter Wilkinson https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] https://www.si.edu/regents/members SENIOR EXECUTIVES SECRETARY David J. Skorton https://www.si.edu/about/secretary-david-skorton Chief Financial Officer Albert G. Horvath Provost John H. Davis, Acting Assistant Secretary, Advancement Zully Dorr, Acting Assistant Secretary, Communications and External Affairs Assistant Secretary, Education and Access Director, Equal Employment and Minority Affairs General Counsel Carolyn Martin, Acting Patty Bartlett, Acting Era L. Marshall Judith E. Leonard Administration / Program Directors UNDER SECRETARY FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Albert G. Horvath Chief Information Officer Deron Burba Chief Investment Officer Amy Chen Director, Contracting and Personal Property Management Thomas Dempsey Director, Finance and Accounting Jean Garvin Director, Human Resources Waltrunette Gardner, Acting Director, Planning, Management and Budget David Voyles Director, Policy and Analysis H. Whitney Watriss, Acting Director, Smithsonian Exhibits Susan Ades Director, Smithsonian Facilities Nancy Bechtol Director, Sponsored Projects Tracey Fraser President, Smithsonian Enterprises Chris Liedel Museums / Research Centers UNDER SECRETARY FOR MUSEUMS AND RESEARCH John H. Davis, Acting DIRECTORS Anacostia Community Museum Lori D. Yarrish, Acting Archives of American Art Kate Haw Center for Astrophysics Charles R. Alcock Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage Michael A. Mason https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Caroline Baumann Julian Raby Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Melissa Chiu National Air and Space Museum John R. Dailey National Museum of African American History and Culture Lonnie G. Bunch III National Museum of African Art Christine Kreamer, Acting National Museum of American History John Gray National Museum of Natural History Kirk Johnson National Museum of the American Indian Kevin Gover National Portrait Gallery Kim Sajet National Postal Museum Elliot Gruber National Zoological Park Dennis Kelly Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery Stephanie Stebich Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Lisa Sasaki Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Anson H. Hines Smithsonian Institution Archives Anne Van Camp Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service Myriam Springuel Smithsonian Latino Center Eduardo Díaz Smithsonian Libraries Nancy E. Gwinn Smithsonian Marine Station Valerie J. Paul Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute Robert J. Koestler Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Matthew Larsen https://www.si.edu/about/people Inspector General Cathy L. Helm https://www.si.edu/oig The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The Smithsonian Institution increases the fund of human knowledge and diffuses that knowledge among people. The Smithsonian Institution was created by an act of Congress on August 10, 1846 (20 U.S.C. 41 et seq.), to carry out the terms of the will of British scientist James Smithson (1765–1829), who in 1826 had bequeathed his entire estate to the United States "to found at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men." On July 1, 1836, Congress accepted the legacy and pledged the faith of the United States to the charitable trust. In September 1838, Smithson's legacy, which amounted to more than 100,000 gold sovereigns, was delivered to the mint at Philadelphia. Congress vested responsibility for administering the trust in the Secretary of the Smithsonian and the Smithsonian Board of Regents, composed of the Chief Justice, the Vice President, three Members https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] of the Senate, three Members of the House of Representatives, and nine citizen members appointed by joint resolution of Congress. To carry out Smithson's mandate, the Institution executes the following functions: conducts scientific and scholarly research; publishes the results of studies, explorations, and investigations; preserves for study and reference more than 137 million artifacts, works of art, and scientific specimens; organizes exhibits representative of the arts, the sciences, American history, and world culture; shares Smithsonian resources and collections with communities throughout the Nation; and engages in educational programming and national and international cooperative research. The Smithsonian Institution is an independent trust instrumentality of the United States that comprises the world's largest museum and research complex. It includes 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoo, and nine research facilities in several States and the Republic of Panama. The Institution is dedicated to public education, national service, and scholarship in the arts, sciences, history, and culture. Smithsonian activities are supported by its trust endowments and revenues; gifts, grants, and contracts; and funds appropriated to it by Congress. Admission to the museums in Washington, DC, is free. http://www.si.edu/About/History Activities Anacostia Community Museum The Museum, located in the historic Fort Stanton neighborhood of Southeast Washington, serves as a national resource for exhibitions, historical documentation, and interpretive and educational programs relating to the impact of history and contemporary social issues on urban communities. http://anacostia.si.edu | Email: ACMinfo@si.edu For further information, contact the Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE., Washington, DC 20020. Phone, 202-633-4820. Archives of American Art The Archives contains the Nation's largest collection of documentary materials reflecting the history of visual arts in the United States. On the subject of art in America, it is the largest archives in the world, holding more than 16 million documents. The Archives gathers, preserves, and microfilms the papers of artists, craftsmen, collectors, dealers, critics, and art societies. These papers include manuscripts, letters, diaries, notebooks, sketchbooks, business records, clippings, exhibition catalogs, transcripts of tape-recorded interviews, and photographs of artists and their work. http://www.aaa.si.edu For further information, contact the Archives of American Art, Suite 2200, 750 Ninth Street NW., Washington, DC 20001. Phone, 202-633-7940. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery This Asian art museum opened in 1987 on the National Mall. Changing exhibitions drawn from major collections in the United States and abroad, as well as from the permanent holdings of the Sackler Gallery, are displayed in the distinctive belowground museum. The Gallery's growing permanent collection is founded on a group of art objects from China, South and Southeast Asia, and the ancient Near East that were given to the Smithsonian by Arthur M. Sackler (1913–1987). The Museum's current collection features Persian manuscripts; Japanese paintings; ceramics, prints, and textiles; sculptures from India; and paintings and metalware from China, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia. The Sackler Gallery is connected by an underground https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] exhibition space to the neighboring Freer Gallery. http://www.asia.si.edu | Email: publicaffairsAsia@si.edu For further information, contact the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-4880. Center for Astrophysics The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Harvard College Observatory have coordinated research activities under a single director in a cooperative venture, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. The Center's research activities are organized in the following areas of study: atomic and molecular physics, radio and geoastronomy, high-energy astrophysics, optical and infrared astronomy, planetary sciences, solar and stellar physics, and theoretical astrophysics. Research results are published in the Center Preprint Series and other technical and nontechnical bulletins and distributed to scientific and educational institutions around the world. http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/sao For more information, contact the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 60 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Phone, 617-495-7463. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage The Center is responsible for research, documentation, and presentation of grassroots cultural traditions. It maintains a documentary collection and produces Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, educational materials, documentary films, publications, and traveling exhibits, as well as the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall. Recent Folklife festivals have featured a range of American music styles, a number of State tributes, and performers from around the world. Admission to the festival is free. The 2-week program includes Fourth of July activities on the National Mall. http://www.folklife.si.edu For further information, contact the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Capital Gallery, Suite 2001, 600 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20024. Phone, 202-6331000. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum The Museum is the only museum in the country devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary design. Collections include objects in such areas as applied arts and industrial design, drawings and prints, glass, metalwork, wallcoverings, and textiles. Changing exhibits and public programs seek to educate by exploring the role of design in daily life. http://cooperhewitt.org For further information, contact the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2 East Ninety-First Street, New York, NY 10128. Phone, 212-849-8400. Freer Gallery of Art The building, the original collection, and an endowment were the gift of Charles Lang Freer (1854–1919). The Gallery houses one of the world's most renowned collections of Asian art, an important group of ancient Egyptian glass, early Christian manuscripts, and works by 19th- and early 20th-century American artists. The objects in the Asian collection represent the arts of East Asia, the Near East, and South and Southeast Asia, including paintings, manuscripts, scrolls, screens, ceramics, metalwork, glass, jade, lacquer, and sculpture. Members of the staff conduct research on objects in the collection and publish results in scholarly journals and books for general and scholarly audiences. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] http://www.asia.si.edu | Email: publicaffairsAsia@si.edu For further information, contact the Freer Gallery of Art, Jefferson Drive at Twelfth Street SW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-4880. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden From cubism to minimalism, the Museum houses major collections of modern and contemporary art. The nucleus of the collection is the gift and bequest of Joseph H. Hirshhorn (1899–1981). Supplementing the permanent collection are loan exhibitions. The Museum houses a collection research facility, a specialized art library, and a photographic archive, available for consultation by prior appointment. The outdoor sculpture garden is located nearby on the National Mall. There is an active program of public service and education, including docent tours, lectures on contemporary art and artists, and films of historic and artistic interest. http://www.hirshhorn.si.edu | Email: hmsginquiries@si.edu For further information, contact the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Seventh Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-4674. Museum Conservation Institute The Institute researches preservation, conservation, and technical study and analysis of collection materials. Its researchers investigate the chemical and physical processes that are involved in the care of art, artifacts, and specimens and attempt to formulate conditions and procedures for storage, exhibit, and stabilization that optimize the preservation of these objects. In interdisciplinary collaborations with archeologists, anthropologists, and art historians, natural and physical scientists study and analyze objects from the collections and related materials to expand knowledge and understanding of their historical and scientific context. http://www.si.edu/mci For further information, contact the Museum Conservation Institute, Museum Support Center, Suitland, MD 20746. Phone, 301-238-1240. National Air and Space Museum Created to memorialize the development and achievements of aviation and spaceflight, the Museum collects, displays, and preserves aeronautical and space flight artifacts of historical significance, as well as documentary and artistic materials related to air and space. Among its artifacts are full-size planes, models, and instruments. Highlights of the collection include the Wright brothers' "Flyer," Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis," a Moon rock, and Apollo spacecraft. The exhibitions and study collections record the human leap into the air, the sky, and space beyond. They offer a concentrated presentation of flight craft of all types, spaceflight vehicles, and propulsion systems. The Museum's IMAX Theater and domed Einstein Planetarium are popular attractions. The Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, at Washington Dulles International Airport, features artifacts that include a space shuttle and the "Enola Gay" World War II bomber. http://airandspace.si.edu | Email: NASMVisitorServices@si.edu For further information, contact the National Air and Space Museum, Sixth Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-2214. National Museum of African American History and Culture Established in 2003, the Museum is the first national museum that documents exclusively African American art, culture, history, and life. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] http://www.nmaahc.si.edu | Email: NMAAHCinfo@si.edu For further information, contact the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Capital Gallery, Suite 7001, 600 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20024. Phone, 202-633-1000. National Museum of African Art This is the only art museum in the United States that portrays exclusively Africa's creative, visual traditions. Its research components, collection, exhibitions, and public programs make the Museum a primary source for the examination and discovery of African arts and culture. The collection includes works in wood, metal, fired clay, ivory, and fiber. The Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives includes slides, photos, and film segments on Africa. There is also a specialized library. http://africa.si.edu For further information, contact the National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-4600. National Museum of American History In pursuit of its fundamental mission to inspire a broader understanding of the United States and its people, the Museum provides learning opportunities, stimulates the imagination of visitors, and presents challenging ideas about the Nation's past. The Museum's exhibits provide a unique view of the American experience. Emphasis is placed upon innovative individuals representing a wide range of cultures, who have shaped our heritage, and upon science and the remaking of our world through technology. Exhibits draw upon strong collections in the sciences and engineering, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, political memorabilia, costumes, musical instruments, coins, Armed Forces history, photography, computers, ceramics, and glass. Classic cars, icons of the American Presidency, First Ladies' gowns, the StarSpangled Banner flag, Whitney's cotton gin, Morse's telegraph, the John Bull locomotive, Dorothy's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz," and other American icons are highlights of the collection. http://www.americanhistory.si.edu | Email: info@si.edu For further information, contact the National Museum of American History, Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-1000. National Museum of Natural History Dedicated to understanding the natural world and the place of humans in it, the Museum's permanent exhibitions focus on human cultures, Earth sciences, biology, and anthropology, with the most popular displays featuring gem stones such as the Hope Diamond, dinosaurs, insects, marine ecosystems, birds, and mammals. In 2010, the Museum celebrated its 100th anniversary with the opening of a new permanent exhibition, the David H. Koch Hall of Human Origins. An IMAX theater offers large-format films. The Museum's encyclopedic collections comprise more than 126 million specimens, making the Museum one of the world's foremost facilities for natural history research. The Museum's seven departments are anthropology, botany, entomology, invertebrate zoology, mineral sciences, paleobiology, and vertebrate zoology. Doctorate-level staff researchers ensure the continued growth and value of the collection by conducting studies in the field and laboratory. http://www.mnh.si.edu | Email: naturalexperience@si.edu For further information, contact the National Museum of Natural History, Tenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-1000. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] National Museum of the American Indian The Museum was established in 1989, and the building on the National Mall opened September 2004. Much of the collection of the Museum is comprised of the collection of the former Heye Foundation in New York City. It is an institution of living cultures dedicated to the collection, preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of the Native peoples of the Americas. Highlights include Northwest Coast carvings; dance masks; pottery and weaving from the Southwest; painted hides and garments from the North American Plains; goldwork of the Aztecs, Incas, and Maya; and Amazonian featherwork. The National Museum of the American Indian also operates the George Gustav Heye Center at the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in New York City. http://americanindian.si.edu | Email: NMAI-info@si.edu For further information, contact the National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-1000. National Portrait Gallery The Gallery was established in 1962 for the exhibition and study of portraiture depicting men and women who have made significant contributions to the history, development, and culture of the United States. The Gallery contains more than 19,000 works, including photographs and glass negatives. The first floor of the Gallery is devoted to changing exhibitions from the Gallery's collection of paintings, sculpture, prints, photographs, and drawings as well as to special portrait collections. Featured on the second floor are the permanent collection of portraits of eminent Americans and the Hall of Presidents, including the famous Gilbert Stuart portraitfrom-life of George Washington. The two-story American Victorian Renaissance Great Hall on the third floor of the Gallery houses an exhibit of 20th-century Americans and is used for special events and public programs. The Gallery shares a large library with the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Archives of American Art. The education department offers public programs; outreach programs for adult groups; and walk-in and group tours. http://www.npg.si.edu | Email: npgnews@si.edu For further information, contact the National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20001. Phone, 202-633-8300. National Postal Museum The Museum houses the Nation's postal history and philatelic collection, the largest of its kind in the world, with more than 13 million objects. The Museum is devoted to the history of America's mail service, and major galleries include exhibits on mail service in colonial times and during the Civil War, the Pony Express, modern mail service, automation, mail transportation, and the art of letters, as well as displays of the Museum's priceless stamp collection. Highlights include three mail planes, a replica of a railway mail car, displays of historic letters, handcrafted mail boxes, and rare U.S. and foreign-issue stamps and covers. http://postalmuseum.si.edu For further information, contact the National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Avenue NE., Washington, DC 20001. Phone, 202-633-1000. National Zoological Park The National Zoo is an international leader in wildlife conservation, education, and research. Home to more than 2,000 animals, the Zoo encompasses 163 acres along Rock Creek Park in Northwest Washington. Exhibits include the David M. Rubenstein https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] Family Giant Panda Habitat, where the giant pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian reside with their cub Bao Bao. Built to mimic the animals' natural habitat in China, it is part of the Zoo's Asia Trail, which also takes visitors through the habitats of red pandas, Asian small-clawed otters, fishing cats, sloth bears, and clouded leopards. Other highlights include the Elephant Trails, home to the Asian elephant Kandula, who was born at the Zoo in 2001; Amazonia, a 15,000-square-foot rain forest habitat; the Reptile Discovery Center, featuring African pancake tortoises and the world's largest lizards, Komodo dragons; and the Great Ape House, home to gorillas, orangutans, and other primates. http://nationalzoo.si.edu For further information, contact the National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20008. Phone, 202- 633-4888. Renwick Gallery The Gallery, a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, is dedicated to exhibiting crafts of all periods and to collecting 20th-century American crafts. It offers changing exhibitions of American crafts and decorative arts, both historical and contemporary, and a rotating selection from its permanent collection. The Gallery's grand salon is elegantly furnished in the Victorian style of the 1860s and 1870s. http://www.americanart.si.edu/renwick | Email: AmericanArtRenwick@si.edu For further information, contact the Renwick Gallery, Seventeenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20006. Phone, 202-633-7970. Smithsonian American Art Museum The Museum's art collection spans centuries of American painting, sculpture, folk art, photography, and graphic art. A major center for research in American art, the Museum has contributed to such resources as the Inventory of American Paintings Executed Before 1914, the Smithsonian Art Index, and the Inventory of American Sculpture. The library, shared with the National Portrait Gallery, contains volumes on art, history, and biography, with special emphasis on the United States. The Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture is home to the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Archives of American Art. Hundreds of images from the collection and extensive information on its collections, publications, and activities are available on the Museum's Web site. http://www.americanart.si.edu | Email: AmericanArtInfo@si.edu For further information, contact the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F Streets NW., Washington, DC 20006. Phone, 202-633-7970. Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center The Center seeks to enrich the appreciation of America's Asian Pacific heritage and empower Asian Pacific American communities in their sense of inclusion within the national culture. http://smithsonianapa.org | Email: apac@si.edu For further information, contact the Asian Pacific American Center's administrative office, Capital Gallery, Suite 7065, MRC 516, P.O. Box 37012, Washington, DC 200137012. Phone, 202-633-2691. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) The Center is the leading national research center for understanding environmental issues in the coastal zone. SERC is dedicated to increasing knowledge of the https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] biological and physical processes that sustain life on Earth. The Center, located near the Chesapeake Bay, trains future generations of scientists to address ecological questions of the Nation and the globe. http://www.serc.si.edu For further information, contact the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. Phone, 443-482-2200. Smithsonian Institution Archives The Smithsonian Institution Archives acquires, preserves, and makes available for research the official records of the Smithsonian Institution and the papers of individuals and organizations associated with the Institution or with its work. These holdings document the growth of the Smithsonian and the development of American science, history, and art. http://siarchives.si.edu For further information, contact the Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, 600 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20024. Phone, 202-633-5870. Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) Since 1952, SITES has been committed to making Smithsonian exhibitions available to millions of people who cannot view them firsthand at the Smithsonian museums. Exhibitions on art, history, and science travel to more than 250 locations each year. http://www.sites.si.edu For further information, contact the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, Suite 7103, 470 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20024. Phone, 202-6333120. Smithsonian Latino Center The Center promotes Latino presence within the Smithsonian Institution. It is not represented in one physical location; rather, it works collaboratively with the Institution's museums and research centers to ensure that the contributions of the Latino community in the arts, history, national culture, and scientific achievement are celebrated, explored, presented, and preserved. The Center supports collections and archives, exhibitions, public and educational programs, research, and Web-based content and virtual platforms. It also manages leadership and professional development programs for emerging scholars, museum professionals, and Latino youth. http://latino.si.edu/Home For further information, contact the Smithsonian Latino Center at Capital Gallery, 600 Maryland Avenue SW., MRC 512, Washington, DC 20013-7012. Phone, 202-633-1240. Smithsonian Libraries The Smithsonian Institution Libraries include more than 1 million volumes (among them, 40,000 rare books) with strengths in natural history, art, science, humanities, and museology. Many volumes are available through interlibrary loan. http://library.si.edu For further information, contact the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, Tenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-2240. Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce The research institute features a state-of-the-art laboratory where Station scientists catalog species and study marine plants and animals. Among the most important projects being pursued at the site is the search for possible causes of fishkills, including Pfiesteria and other organisms. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] http://www.sms.si.edu For further information, contact the Smithsonian Marine Station–Fort Pierce, 701 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34949. Phone, 772-462-6220. Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) The Institute is a research organization for advanced studies of tropical ecosystems. Headquartered in the Republic of Panama, STRI maintains extensive facilities in the Western Hemisphere tropics. It is the base of a corps of tropical researchers who study the evolution, behavior, ecology, and history of tropical species of systems ranging from coral reefs to rain forests. http://www.stri.org For further information, contact the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW., Suite 3123, Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-4700. Phone, 011-507-212-8000 (Panama). Sources of Information Business Opportunities Information on procurement of supplies, property management and utilization services for Smithsonian Institution organizations, and construction contracts may be obtained from the Director, Office of Contracting, Smithsonian Institution, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 350, Arlington, VA 22202. Phone, 202-633-7290. http://www.si.edu/se/seproductsubmissions.aspx Career Opportunities Employment information is available from the Office of Human Resources, Smithsonian Institution, Capital Gallery, Suite 5060, 600 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-6370. http://www.sihr.si.edu In 2016, the Smithsonian Institution ranked 7th among 27 midsize Government agencies in the Best Places To Work Agency Rankings. http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/SM00 Education / Research Write to the Directors of the following offices at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560: Office of Fellowships and Internships, Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Science Education Center, and Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access. http://www.smithsonianofi.com http://www.folklife.si.edu https://ssec.si.edu http://smithsonianeducation.org Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Smithsonian Institution posts answers to FAQs on its website. https://www.si.edu/faqs Media Affairs Members of the press may contact the Smithsonian Office of Public Affairs, 1000 https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] Jefferson Drive SW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-2400. http://newsdesk.si.edu/contacts Memberships For information on the Friends of the Smithsonian, write to PO Box 37012, MRC 712 Washington, DC 20013-7012. Phone, 202-633-6300. http://smithsonianmembership.com | Email: membership@si.edu For information on the Resident Associate Program, write to Smithsonian Associates, PO Box 23293, Washington, DC 20026-3293. Phone, 202-633-3030. http://residentassociates.org For information on the Smithsonian National Associate Program, call 800-766-2149. http://www.si.edu/Membership For information on the National Air and Space Society, call 202-633-2603. http://www.nasm.si.edu/getinvolved/membership | Email: MembershipNASM@si.edu For information on the Friends of the National Zoo, call 202-633-3038. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Audiences/Members For information on National Museum of the American Indian membership, call 800242-6624. http://americanindian.si.edu | Email: NMAImember@si.edu Organizational Chart The Smithsonian Institution's organizational chart is accessible online in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.si.edu/Content/Pdf/About/Smithsonian-organizational-chart.pdf Photographs Photographs and slides from the Smithsonian photographic archives are available to researchers, publishers, Government agencies, and the general public. A searchable database of images is available online. Purchase or use of images may require permission from the Smithsonian curatorial unit that holds copyright. For assistance, contact Smithsonian Photographic Services. Phone, 202-633-1933. http://www.si.edu/Collections | Email: photos@si.edu Publications The Smithsonian Institution's annual reports, starting with the year 2004, are available online as Portable Document Format (PDF) files. For information on acquiring hardcopies of reports, call 202-633-1000. http://www.si.edu/About/Annual-Report | Email: info@si.edu Smithsonian Books, in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, publishes narrative nonfiction books on culture, history, science and technology, and the arts, as well as signature illustrated books based on Smithsonian museums and their collections. Random House Publisher Services distribute these titles. http://www.smithsonianbooks.com Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press, in conjunction with Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., publishes the research and other scholarly contributions of https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] Smithsonian authors. http://www.scholarlypress.si.edu Subscribe to the "Smithsonian Magazine" online. Phone, 800-766-2149. http://www.smithsonianmag.com | Email: smithsonian@customersvc.com Subscribe to "Air and Space Magazine" online. Phone, 800-513-3081. http://www.airspacemag.com/?no-ist | Email: airandspace@customersvc.com Social Media The Smithsonian Institution has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/Smithsonian The Smithsonian Institution tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/smithsonian The Smithsonian Institution posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/SmithsonianVideos Tours For information on museum and gallery tours, contact the Smithsonian Information Center, 1000 Jefferson Drive SW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-1000. School groups are welcome. The benefits of various memberships and their levels include special guided tours. http://www.si.edu/Visit/GroupTours Visitor Information The Smithsonian Information Center, located in the original Smithsonian building, commonly known as The Castle, provides general orientation through films, computer interactive programs, and visitor information specialists to help members and the public learn about the national collections, museum events, exhibitions, and special programs. Write to the Smithsonian Information Center, 1000 Jefferson Drive SW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-1000. http://www.si.edu/Visit/Hours An accessibility map of Smithsonian museums on and near the National Mall is available online. https://www.si.edu/content/ovs/accessmapsindd.pdf Volunteer Opportunities The Smithsonian Institution welcomes volunteers and offers a variety of service opportunities. For information, write to the Office of Visitor Services, 1000 Jefferson Drive SW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-1000. http://www.si.edu/Volunteer http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/contact-us/department-list For further information, contact the Smithsonian Information Center, 1000 Jefferson Drive SW., Washington, DC 20560. Phone, 202-633-1000. TDD, 202-357-1729. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC 20566 202-467-4600 http://www.kennedy-center.org CHAIR David M. Rubenstein President Deborah F. Rutter http://www.kennedy-center.org/pages/about/ourpeople National Symphony Orchestra Music Director Gianandrea Noseda http://www.kennedy-center.org/artist/A58901 The Suzanne Farrell Ballet Artistic Director Suzanne Farrell http://www.kennedy-center.org/sfb/biography Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello http://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/MTO/ArtDir The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The Kennedy Center is the only official memorial to President John F. Kennedy in Washington, DC. The Center presents a year-round program of dance, drama, music, and opera from the United States and abroad. Sources of Information Business Opportunities Opportunities are posted on the Federal Business Opportunities Web site. For more information, contact The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC 20566. https://www.fbo.gov Career Opportunities Job descriptions of open positions are available online. http://www.kennedy-center.org/jobs The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students and for recent college graduates. http://education.kennedy-center.org/education/internships/overview.html https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] In partnership with American University, the Center offers a merit-based, 9month fellowship in art management. http://education.kennedy-center.org/education/internships/fellowships.html Education / Research For information on education programs, contact The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC 20566. Phone, 202-416-8000. http://www.kennedy-center.org/education Free Performances Free performances are given every day at 6 p.m. on the Millennium Stage in the Grand Foyer. https://www.kennedy-center.org/video/upcoming History In January of 1964, not long after the death of President John F. Kennedy, Congress designated the National Cultural Center as a "living memorial" to the slain President and authorized 23 million dollars to help build what is known today as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Before the end of that year, enough artwork, building materials, and additional funds had been donated to start construction. With a gold-plated spade that had been used to break ground at both the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, President Lyndon B. Johnson symbolically removed the first soil from the new site. The Center opened to the public in 1971, more than a decade after President Dwight D. Eisenhower and legislators, from both parties, had taken initial steps toward realizing this vision. To learn more about the people who imagined a cultural center for the Nation, those who supported its realization, and the emergence of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as an iconic institution of the arts, visit the "History" Web page. http://www.kennedy-center.org/pages/about/history Live Streaming The Center live streams artists while they perform. http://www.kennedy-center.org/video/live Memberships For information on national and local activities, including the bimonthly "Kennedy Center News" for members, visit an information desk inside The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Or, contact Member Services, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC 20566. Phone, 202-416-8310. http://www.kennedy-center.org/membership | Email: membership@kennedycenter.org Social Media John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/KennedyCenter The Center tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/KenCen https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] The Center posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/TheKennedyCenter Special Functions For information on using the facilities for special functions, contact the Office of Special Events, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC 20566. Phone, 202-416-8000. https://www.kennedy-center.org/rental Theater Operations For information on using the theaters, contact the booking manager at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC 20566. Phone, 202-416-8032. http://www.kennedy-center.org/pages/theaterrental Tickets Tickets for admission to performances may be purchased at the box office, by mail, by phone using instant-charge, or online. Phone, 202-467-4600. TTY, 202-416-8524. https://www.kennedy-center.org/tickets The Center posts answers to frequently asked ticket-related questions. http://www.kennedy-center.org/contact/topic/1 Tours The Friends of the Kennedy Center volunteers provide visitor services. Tours are available free of charge on weekdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and on weekends, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. https://www.kennedy-center.org/pages/visitor/tours Videos The Center regularly posts short videos of artists performing. Its Web site has an expanding collection of over 2,000 selections. http://www.kennedy-center.org/Video/recentVideos Volunteer Opportunities For information on volunteer opportunities, contact Friends of the Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566. Phone, 202-416-8000. http://www.kennedy-center.org/support/volunteers http://www.kennedy-center.org/contact For further information, contact The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Phone, 202-467-4600. NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART 4th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20565 202-737-4215 http://www.nga.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] PRESIDENT Frederick W. Beinecke Director Earl A. Powell III Activities The National Gallery of Art administers a world-class collection of painting, sculpture, and the graphic arts. The West Building includes European (13th– early 20th century) and American (18th–early 20th century) works. An extensive survey of Italian painting and sculpture, including the only painting by Leonardo da Vinci in the Americas, is on display in the Gallery. Rich in Dutch masters and French impressionists, the collection offers superb surveys of American, British, Flemish, Spanish, and 15th- and 16th-century German art, as well as Renaissance medals and bronzes, Chinese porcelains, and about 117,000 works of graphic art from the 12th century to the present day. The East Building collections and Sculpture Garden contain important works by major 20th-century artists. The Gallery relies on public and private resources. Federal appropriations support its operations and maintenance. Private donations and funds allow it to acquire artwork, as well as to offer a variety of special programs. For example, a fellowship program promotes graduate and postgraduate research, an extension service provides free education resources to millions of people each year, and other programs educate schoolchildren and the public. Sources of Information Business Opportunities For more information, contact the National Gallery of Art, Office of Procurement and Contracts, 2000B South Club Drive, Landover, MD 20785. Phone, 202-842-6745. Fax, 202-312-2792. https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=main&mode=list&tab=list Calendar The full calendar of events is available online. To subscribe to the quarterly brochure of seasonal exhibition and programming highlights, visit the Gallery's Web site or call 202-842-6662. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/calendar.html | Email: calendar@nga.gov Career Opportunities The National Gallery of Art relies on approximately 1,000 employees to carry out its mission. Some positions require a background in art history or design; however, other positions—like salesperson, security guard, and visitor services aide—support the museum's daily operations and are less specialized. The National Gallery of Art also employs accountants, administrators, facilities managers, fundraisers, information systems specialists, librarians, and other professionals with technical expertise. Phone, 202-842-6282. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/opportunities/employment-opportunities.html | Email: staffing@nga.gov The National Gallery of Art offers internships and opportunities for fellows. Conservation and curatorial fellowships are available, as well as Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA) fellowships. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/opportunities/interns-and-fellows.html https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] The National Gallery of Art offers a range of volunteer opportunities. Volunteers serve as docents, manage the information desks at the entrances to the East and West Buildings, work in the library, and help in the horticulture division. Local high school students can participate in the teen volunteer program. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/opportunities/volunteer-opportunities.html Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA) The CASVA is a research institute that supports study of the production, use, and cultural meaning of architecture, art, artifacts, film, photography, and urbanism. It offers fellowships, organizes scholarly meetings, produces publications, and supports research. These activities are privately funded through endowments and grants to the National Gallery of Art. Phone, 202842-6480. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/research/casva.html | Email: casva@nga.gov Concerts Concerts by accomplished musicians are open to the public without charge. Seating starts 30 minutes before the performance on a first-come, first-seated basis. Phone, 202-842-6941. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/calendar/concerts.html Educational Resources The Gallery's free loan program allows community groups, educational institutions, individuals, and nonprofit television stations nationwide to borrow teaching packets and DVDs. Dozens of lessons and activities are also accessible on the Gallery's Web site. For more information, including the free catalog of education resources, contact the Department of Education Resources, National Gallery of Art, 2000B South Club Drive, Landover, MD 20785. Phone, 202-842-6273. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/learningresources.html | Email: edresources@nga.gov Family Programs The Gallery offers free family programs—children's films, music performances, storytelling, and workshops—that are suitable for children ages 4 and up. Phone, 202-789-3030. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/families.html | Email: family@nga.gov Films An ongoing program of classic cinema, documentary, avant-garde, and area premieres takes place each weekend. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis, and admission is free. Doors open approximately 30 minutes before each show. Visiting filmmakers and scholars discuss films with the audiences following some screenings. Phone, 202-842-6799. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/calendar/film-programs.html | Email: filmdepartment@nga.gov Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] The National Gallery of Art posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/contact-us.html Ice-Skating Rink Each winter, the National Gallery of Art opens its ice rink in the Sculpture Garden. The seasonal skating schedule is posted online in November. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/visit/ice-rink.html Image Collections The Department of Image Collections serves as the National Gallery of Art's research center for images of Western art and architecture. The collections now contain over 14 million digital images, microforms, negatives, photographs, and slides, making this resource one of the largest of its kind. Gallery staff, Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA) members, visiting scholars, and serious adult researchers regularly use the collections. The library is accessible by appointment every Monday, noon–4:30 p.m., and Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except on Federal holidays. Phone, 202842-6026. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/research/library/imagecollections.html Lectures Lecture events are open to the public, and admission is free. Seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/calendar/lectures.html Library The National Gallery of Art Library maintains a collection of more than 400,000 books and periodicals on the history, theory, and criticism of art and architecture. The collection's holdings emphasize Western art from the Middle Ages to the present and American art from the colonial era to the present. The library is accessible by appointment every Monday, noon–4:30 p.m., and Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except on Federal holidays. Phone, 202842-6511. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/research/library/About.html Memberships The Gallery offers three membership levels of annual giving: The Circle, The Tower Project, and The Exhibition Circle. Circle members contribute to conservation programs, special exhibitions, and research. Tower Project members promote contemporary artists by supporting modern and contemporary exhibitions in the Tower Gallery of the East Building. Exhibition Circle members provide funding for exhibitions. For more information on membership levels and their benefits, contact The Circle, National Gallery of Art, 2000B South Club Drive, Landover, MD 20785. Phone, 202-842-6450. Fax, 202 789-4577. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/support/membership.html | Email: circle@nga.gov News The National Gallery of Art posts recent news releases on its Web site. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/press.html | Email: pressinfo@nga.gov An online subscription form is available to sign up for announcements, newsletters, notifications, and updates on acquisitions and exhibitions; activities, projects, and programs; and other topics. http://subscribe.nga.gov/subscription_form_ngart.cfm NGAkids NGAkids offers interactive activities and adventures with artwork from the Gallery's collection and an animated tale set in the Gallery's Sculpture Garden. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/kids.html Photographs Photographs that are not on display may be viewed by appointment. Phone, 202-842-6144. Email: photographs@nga.gov Publications The Gallery Shops sell publications on the Gallery's collections and quality reproductions of artwork. Purchases may be made online or by calling 800697-9350. https://shop.nga.gov Public Wi-Fi Wireless internet service is available throughout the Gallery to visitors who are 18 years old and older or at least 13 years old with permission from a parent or guardian. The network name is "NGA_Public_WiFi," and a password is not needed. A user must, however, supply his or her own Internet device and agree to the "Terms and Conditions of Use." http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/visit/public-wifi.html Tours The education division offers daily guided talks and tours in the galleries. Phone, 202-842-6247. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/visit/tours-and-guides.html Visitor Services The Visitor Services Office assists those with special needs, responds to written and telephone requests, and helps visitors plan their stay in the Washington, DC, area. For more information, contact the National Gallery of Art, Office of Visitor Services, 2000B South Club Drive, Landover, MD 20785. Phone, 202-842-6691. http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/visit.html Works on Paper Works of art on paper that are not on display may be viewed by appointment. Phone, 202-842-6380 (European works). Phone, 202-842-6605 (American works). http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/research/make-an-appointment.html | Email: printstudyrooms@nga.gov https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/contact-us.html For further information, contact the National Gallery of Art. Phone, 202-7374215. WOODROW WILSON INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR SCHOLARS Scholar Administration Office, Woodrow Wilson Center, One Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004-3027 202-691-4000 202-691-4001 http://www.wilsoncenter.org DIRECTOR / PRESIDENT / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Jane L. Harman https://www.wilsoncenter.org/person/jane-harman Board of Trustees CHAIR Frederic V. Malek https://www.wilsoncenter.org/leadership The above list of key personnel was updated 10–2017. Activities Created by an Act of Congress in 1968, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is a national, living memorial honoring the legacy of President Woodrow Wilson. The Wilson Center, headquartered in Washington, DC, and supported by both public and private funds, provides a strictly nonpartisan space for scholars and policymakers to interact. By conducting relevant, timely research and promoting dialogue from diverse perspectives, the Center works to address critical current and emerging challenges confronting the United States and the world. https://www.wilsoncenter.org/about-the-wilson-center Sources of Information Career Opportunities Career opportunities at the Center are posted online. For more information, contact the Office of Human Resources, One Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., 3d Floor, Washington, DC 20004-3027. http://www.wilsoncenter.org/opportunities/Job | Email: jobs@wilsoncenter.org Donations An online form is available for making tax-deductible contributions to support dialogue and scholarship in public policy. Gifts may be directed to a specific program by using the "Designation" drop-down menu. "Unrestricted" gifts allow the Center to build its overall capacity and meet areas of greatest need. Phone, 202-691-4171. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] https://support.wilsoncenter.org/donation_form | Email: development@wilsoncenter.org Fellowships The Center offers residential fellowships that allow academics, public officials, journalists, business professionals, and others to pursue their research and writing at the Center while interacting with policymakers in Washington. The Center also invites public policy scholars and senior scholars from a variety of disciplines to conduct research for varying lengths of time in residence. Phone, 202-691-4000. http://www.wilsoncenter.org/fellowships-grants Internships The Center has a year-round need for interns to assist the program and projects staff and to act as research assistants for scholars and fellows. Phone, 202-691-4053. http://www.wilsoncenter.org/opportunities/Internship Media Affairs Members of the press may contact the Center at 202-691-4217. http://www.wilsoncenter.org/media-access-to-the-wilson-center Multimedia Wide ranging in scope, "Wilson Center On Demand" serves as a hub for insightful analysis of and commentary on ideas and issues. https://www.wilsoncenter.org/wilson-center-demand Presidential Memorial Exhibit The Center houses the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Memorial Exhibit, which features memorabilia, historical information, photographs, several short films, and a memorial hall with quotations. The exhibit is open weekdays, 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. Admission is free. Phone, 202-691-4000. http://www.wilsoncenter.org/woodrow-wilson-presidential-memorial-exhibit-andlearning-center | Email: wwics@wilsoncenter.org Publications The Center publishes policy briefs and research reports, as well as books written by staff and visiting scholars and fellows, through the Wilson Center Press. Phone, 202-691-4000. http://www.wilsoncenter.org/publications Every 3 months, "The Wilson Quarterly" magazine releases a cluster of content exploring a single topic from diverse perspectives. This free, online magazine examines culture, current events, ideas, and the people affected by them. http://wilsonquarterly.com/quarterly | Email: wq@wilsoncenter.org Research The Center's "Research" Web page allows visitors to explore the pressing global challenges confronting the U.S. policy community and general public https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] today. https://www.wilsoncenter.org/research Social Media The Center maintains an account on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/woodrowwilsoncenter The Center posts openings for jobs and internships on its LinkedIn page. https://www.linkedin.com/company/woodrow-wilson-international-center-forscholars The Center tweets announcements, news, and other noteworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/thewilsoncenter The Center posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/woodrowwilsoncenter Visitor Services Events, unless otherwise noted, are free and open to the public. Photo identification is required for entry. A listing of events at the Center is available online. http://www.wilsoncenter.org/events http://www.wilsoncenter.org For further information, contact the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, One Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004-3027. Phone, 202-691-4000. Fax, 202-691-4001. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ency.aspx?EntityId=TNamPDSMYNk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:54:50 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH State Justice Institute STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE 11951 Freedom Drive, Suite 1020, Reston, VA 20190 571-313-8843 http://www.sji.gov BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR Chase T. Rogers Vice Chair Daniel J. Becker Member David V. Brewer Member Isabel Framer Member Jonathan Lippman Member Wilfredo Martinez Member Marsha J. Rabiteau Member Chase T. Rogers Member Hernán D. Vera Secretary Gayle A. Nachtigal Treasurer John B. Nalbandian OFFICERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jonathan D. Mattiello The above list of key personnel was updated 07–2017. The State Justice Institute supports the Nation's judicial system and the public that it serves. The State Justice Institue (SJI) was established by the State Justice Institute Authorization Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10701 et seq.) as a private, nonprofit corporation to further the development and improvement of judicial administration in the State courts. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=y9Lr/z1JdvA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:05 PM] An 11-member Board of Directors supervises the SJI. The President appoints the members with the advice and consent of the Senate. By law, the Board is composed of six judges, a State court administrator, and four members of the public—no more than two of the four public members can be affiliated with the same political party. http://www.sji.gov/about-sji The SJI develops solutions to common issues faced by State courts; provides practical products to judges and court staff; ensures that effective approaches in one State are quickly and economically shared with other courts nationwide; and supports national, regional, and instate educational programs to speed the transfer of solutions. To accomplish these broad objectives, the SJI is authorized to provide funds through grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to the State courts and to court support organizations. http://www.sji.gov/priority-investment-areas Sources of Information Forms Documents to view and print are posted online in Portable Document Format (PDF). These documents include a number of forms: assurances, consultant rate, disclosure of lobbying activities, grant application, project budget, reimbursement request, and State approval certificate. http://www.sji.gov/forms Grants Information on various award and grant types—curriculum adaptation and training grants, the education support program, project grants, and technical assistance grants—is available online. http://www.sji.gov/grants Newsletter Readers may subscribe to the monthly "SJI Newsletter" online. http://www.sji.gov/newsletter-archives http://www.sji.gov | Email: contact@sji.gov For further information, contact the State Justice Institute, 11951 Freedom Drive, Suite 1020, Reston, VA 20190. Phone, 571-313-8843. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=y9Lr/z1JdvA=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:05 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum SEARCH UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW., Washington, DC 20024-2126 202-488-0400 TTY, 202-488-0406 http://www.ushmm.org U.S. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAIR Howard M. Lorber Vice Chair Allan M. Holt Walter R. Allen, Jr. Laurence M. Baer Daniel Benjamin Tom A. Bernstein Elisa Spungen Bildner Joshua B. Bolten Michael S. Bosworth Ethel C. Brooks Lee T. Bycel Sara Darehshori Shefali Razdan Duggal Norman L. Eisen Lee A. Feinstein Raffi Freedman-Gurspan Jordan T. Goodman Samuel N. Gordon Grant T. Harris Sarah K. Hurwitz Priscilla L. Kersten Howard Konar Jonathan S. Lavine Edward P. Lazarus Alan B. Lazowski Stuart A. Levey https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WV9Igxrpoj8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:09 PM] Erica A. LeVine Susan G. Levine Susan E. Lowenberg David M. Marchick Leslie Meyers Tamar Newberger Deborah A. Oppenheimer Eric P. Ortner Cheryl Peisach Dana M. Perlman Michael P. Polsky Michael H. Posner Richard S. Price Ronald Ratner Benjamin J. Rhodes Melissa Rogers Daniel J. Rosen Menachem Z. Rosensaft Michael P. Ross Elliot J. Schrage Maureen Schulman Irvin N. Shapell Cindy Simon Skjodt Scott Straus Michèle Taylor Howard D. Unger Clemantine Wamariya Andrew J. Weinstein Jeremy M. Weinstein Daniel G. Weiss (vacancy) https://www.ushmm.org/information/about-the-museum/council Congressional Members Rep. Theodore E. Deutch Rep. David F. Kustoff Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Rep. Bradley S. Schneider Rep. Lee M. Zeldin Sen. Alan S. Franken Sen. Orrin G. Hatch Sen. Bernard Sanders (vacancy) (vacancy) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WV9Igxrpoj8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:09 PM] Ex Officio Members—Nonvoting Department of Education Philip H. Rosenfelt Department of State Thomas K. Yazdgerdi Department of the Interior (vacancy) General Counsel to the Council Gerard Leval Council Staff MUSEUM DIRECTOR Sara J. Bloomfield Internal Auditor Mel Schwartz https://www.ushmm.org/information/about-the-museum/executive-biographies/bloomfield MUSEUM ADMINISTRATION MUSEUM DIRECTOR Sara J. Bloomfield Chief Development Officer Jordan Tannenbaum Chief Financial Officer Polly Povejsil Heath Chief Information Officer Joseph Kraus Chief Marketing Officer Michelle Stein, Acting Chief Museum Operations Officer Tanell Coleman Chief Program Officer Sarah Ogilvie Director, Collections Michael Grunberger Director, International Affairs Paul Shapiro Director, Levine Institute for Holocaust Education Director, Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies Director, National Institute for Holocaust Documentation Director, Planning Director, Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide General Counsel Kristine Donly, Acting Wendy Lower, Acting Michael Grunberger Dara Goldberg Cameron Hudson Ronald F. Cuffe The above list of key personnel was updated 10–2017. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum promotes documentation, study, and interpretation of the Holocaust and maintains a permanent living memorial to its https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WV9Igxrpoj8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:09 PM] victims. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) was established by the act of October 7, 1980 (36 U.S.C. 1401-1408). It received permanent authorization as an independent establishment by the act of October 12, 2000 (36 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.). The United States Holocaust Memorial Council, which serves as a board of trustees, governs the USHMM. The Council's 55 members are appointed by the President to staggered 5-year terms. Additionally, five members are appointed from each Chamber of the Congress. There are also three nonvoting ex-officio members from the Departments of Education, State, and the Interior. The USHMM operates as a public-private partnership. Its activities and programs are supported by planned giving, endowments, and revenues; gifts, grants, and contracts; and Federal funding. https://www.ushmm.org/information/about-the-museum Activities Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies The Center works with the United States Holocaust Memorial Council's Academic Committee to support research projects and publications on the Holocaust, provide access to Holocaust-related archival materials for study and new research, sponsor fellowship opportunities for pre- and postdoctoral researchers, and offer seminars, summer research workshops, conferences, lectures, and symposia. http://www.ushmm.org/research/the-center-for-advanced-holocaust-studies/about-thecenter-for-advanced-holocaust-studies For further information, contact the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies. Phone, 202-488-0400. TTY, 202-488-0406. Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide The Center raises awareness of genocide, influences policymaking on genocide prevention, and stimulates worldwide action to prevent genocide and related mass atrocities. It seeks to make genocide prevention a national and international priority by increasing public awareness and mobilizing worldwide support to avert these crimes against humanity. http://www.ushmm.org/confront-genocide/about | Email: genocideprevention@ushmm.org For further information, contact the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide. Phone, 202-488-0400. TTY, 202-488-0406. William Levine Family National Institute for Holocaust Education The Institute promotes a variety of resources and programs to help educators, professionals, and students increase their knowledge of Holocaust history and understand its relevance today. Educational outreach programs provide teachers with classroom strategies and resources for teaching students about the Holocaust. http://www.ushmm.org/educators/teaching-about-the-holocaust For further information, contact the National Institute for Holocaust Education. Programs Law, Justice, and the Holocaust Program This program examines the decisions German jurists made and the pressures they faced under the Nazi regime. This is a one-day program for judges, prosecutors, and court administrators. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WV9Igxrpoj8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:09 PM] http://www.ushmm.org/professionals-and-student-leaders/judiciary For further information, contact the Law, Justice, and the Holocaust Program. Civic and Defense Initiatives Program This program explores the ways in which the military can work to prevent genocide today. http://www.ushmm.org/professionals-and-student-leaders/military-professionals Law Enforcement and Society: Lessons of the Holocaust Program This program examines the role that law enforcement professionals played in the Holocaust. It also challenges them to reflect on their professional and personal responsibilities in a democracy today. http://www.ushmm.org/professionals-and-student-leaders/law-enforcement For further information, contact the Lessons of the Holocaust Program. Programs on Ethics, Religion, and the Holocaust These programs focus on the response of churches to the Holocaust and the ways in which religious institutions, leaders, and theologians have addressed this history and its legacy. http://www.ushmm.org/research/the-center-for-advanced-holocaust-studies/programsethics-religion-the-holocaust For further information, contact the Programs on Ethics, Religion, and the Holocaust. Youth and Community Initiatives Program This program introduces students to Holocaust history and helps them develop leadership skills for confronting hatred and promoting human dignity. http://www.ushmm.org/professionals-and-student-leaders/student-leaders For further information, contact the Student Leaders Program. Sources of Information Café The Museum Café is open daily, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except on Yom Kippur and Christmas Day. Visitors may not bring food into it or the Museum. The café serves breakfast, salads, sandwiches, and soups, including vegetarian and kosher options. Kosher food is prepared and sealed offsite under rabbinical supervision. https://www.ushmm.org/information/visit-the-museum/museum-cafe Calendar of Events For information on upcoming events, see the Museum's online calendar. http://www.ushmm.org/online/calendar Career Opportunities The museum employs people with diverse professional experience: collections, education, exhibits, fundraising, marketing, programing, and other areas. A list of current job openings is available on the "Careers" Web page. https://www.ushmm.org/information/career-volunteer-opportunities/careers Unpaid internship opportunities are available. https://www.ushmm.org/information/career-volunteer-opportunities/careers/internships https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WV9Igxrpoj8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:09 PM] Collections / Exhibitions The Museum's holdings include art, books, pamphlets, advertisements, maps, film and video historical footage, audio and video oral testimonies, music and sound recordings, furnishings, architectural fragments, models, machinery, tools, microfilm and microfiche of government documents and other official records, personal effects, personal papers, photographs, photo albums, and textiles. The self-guided permanent exhibition spans three floors and presents a narrative history of the Holocaust with historical artifacts, photographs, and film footage. Special exhibitions include Remember the Children: Daniel's Story (for children 8 and up) and Some Were Neighbors: Collaboration and Complicity in the Holocaust. The Museum's traveling exhibitions have gone to numerous cities, States, and countries. These exhibitions extend the history of the Holocaust beyond the Museum's walls. More information on the Museum's collections and exhibitions is available on its Web site. http://www.ushmm.org/information/exhibitions Encyclopedia An encyclopedia of the Holocaust is available on the Museum's Web site. https://www.ushmm.org/learn/holocaust-encyclopedia Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Museum posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. https://www.ushmm.org/research/ask-a-research-question/frequently-asked-questions Multilingual Resources At the top of the Museum's home page is a "Language" drop-down menu that allows non-English readers to access resources in a number of languages: Arabic, Bahasa, Chinese, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. https://www.ushmm.org News The Museum posts press releases on its Web site. https://www.ushmm.org/information/press/press-releases To receive electronic Museum news, invitations to special programs and exhibitions, and updates on genocide prevention and other initiatives, subscribe using the online form. https://engage.ushmm.org/subscribe.html Organizational Chart The USHMM's organizational chart is accessible online in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.ushmm.org/m/pdfs/ushmm-org-chart.pdf Plan a Visit The Museum is open every day, except on Yom Kippur and Christmas. Admission is free; however, timed passes are required to enter the permanent exhibition from March through August. No passes are required for other Museum exhibitions. The "Plan Your Visit" Web pages contain a trove of useful information on accessibility, admission and tickets, group reservations, hours, location, transportation, and more. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WV9Igxrpoj8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:09 PM] https://www.ushmm.org/information/visit-the-museum/plan-your-visit Social Media The Museum relies on social media to share information on its programs and resources; to memorialize the victims of Nazism; to launch discussion on the Holocaust and its relevance today; and to raise awareness that antisemitism, genocide, and hatred are persistent threats and that everybody has a role in combating them. https://www.ushmm.org/information/connect-with-the-museum#guidelines Support the Mission Annual membership gifts help the Museum confront antisemitism and answer Holocaust denial, expand educational outreach, and preserve historical artifacts. https://www.ushmm.org/support The Museum uses its resources to confront hatred and genocide, to educate students and provide classroom resources for teachers, and to rescue Holocaust evidence and make additional historic documents available in digital format. An online contribution, one-time or monthly, supports these activities immediately and directly. https://engage.ushmm.org/support.html Volunteer Opportunities The Museum welcomes volunteers and offers a variety of service opportunities. http://www.ushmm.org/information/career-volunteer-opportunities/volunteering https://www.ushmm.org/online/form/contact-the-museum/input For further information, contact the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW., Washington, DC 20024-2126. Phone, 202-488-0400. TTY, 202488-0406. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WV9Igxrpoj8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:09 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH United States Institute of Peace UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE 2301 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20037 202-457-1700 202-429-6063 http://www.usip.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR Stephen J. Hadley Vice Chair George E. Moose Member Judy Ansley Member Eric S. Edelman Member Joseph Eldridge Member Kerry Kennedy Member Ikram U. Khan Member Stephen D. Krasner Member John A. Lancaster Member Jeremy A. Rabkin Member J. Robinson West Member Nancy Zirkin Secretary of State (ex officio) Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of Defense (ex officio) Gen. James Mattis, USMC President, National Defense University (ex officio) President, U.S. Institute of Peace (ex officio) Maj. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla, USMC Nancy Lindborg OFFICIALS PRESIDENT Nancy Lindborg Executive Vice President William B. Taylor Director, Congressional Relations Anne Hingeley, Acting https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hMA7PtK5aIQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:14 PM] Director, Public Affairs and Communications Liz CallihanActing Vice President, External Relations Diane Zeleny The United States Institute of Peace prevents, mitigates, and resolves violent conflicts around the world. The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is an independent nonprofit corporation established by Congress pursuant to title XVII of the Defense Authorization Act of 1985, as amended (22 U.S.C. 4601-4611), to develop, apply, and foster cost-effective strategies and tools to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent international conflicts, particularly those that threaten or harm America's strategic and security interests. The United States Institute of Peace Act defines the organization's mission: "to serve the people and the government through the widest possible range of education and training, basic and applied research opportunities, and peace information services on the means to promote international peace and the resolution of conflicts among nations and peoples of the world without recourse to violence." http://www.usip.org/vision-mission-core-principles With the confirmation of the Senate, the President appoints the Institute's bipartisan Board of Directors. It comprises 12 members from outside the Federal service—plus four ex officio members, three from the State Department, Department of Defense, and National Defense University, and the fourth is the President of the Institute. The Board governs the Institute and appoints its President. No more than eight voting members may be from the same political party. http://www.usip.org/aboutus/board.html Activities The Institute supports U.S. national security and foreign affairs through conflict management and peacebuilding operations, training in conflict management and peacebuilding tradecraft and best practices, and conflict research and analysis. The USIP operates on the ground in conflict zones. It facilitates dialogue among parties in conflict, builds conflict management skills and capacity, identifies and disseminates best practices in conflict management, promotes the rule of law, reforms and strengthens education systems, strengthens civil society, and educates the public through media and other outreach activities. The USIP works in partnership with the State and Defense Departments, the U.S. Agency for International Development, nongovernmental organizations, higher and secondary educational institutions, foreign governments, and international organizations to promote collaborative problemsolving through conflict management operations, training and analysis, facilitated dialogue, Track 1.5 diplomacy, and special events. The Institute conducts practitioner training in conflict management, including mediation and negotiating skills for government and military personnel, civil society leaders, and staff of nongovernmental and international organizations. The Institute extends its reach through grants, fellowships, and scholarships to nonprofit organizations in the United States and overseas. http://www.usip.org/issue-areas Sources of Information Employment The USIP relies on knowledgeable, talented professionals to carry out its mission. A recent graduate typically starts as a program assistant. The ideal candidate is a high academic achiever; has a background in international relations or a related field; and possesses administrative, computer, research, and writing skills. Regional specialization and language skills may be required for some positions. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hMA7PtK5aIQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:14 PM] http://www.usip.org/jobs Grants / Fellowships Information on USIP grants and fellowship programs is available online. http://www.usip.org/grants-fellowships Publications USIP articles, publications, and tools are accessible online. http://www.usip.org/publications http://www.usip.org/newsroom For further information, contact the U.S. Institute of Peace, Office of Public Affairs and Communications, 2301 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20037. Phone, 202457-1700. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=hMA7PtK5aIQ=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:14 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH African Development Bank AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Avenue Jean-Paul II, 01 BP 1387, Abidjan 01, Côte d'Ivoire +225 20 26 10 20 http://www.afdb.org | Email: afdb@afdb.org PRESIDENT Akinwumi Adesina https://www.afdb.org/en/about-us/organisational-structure/the-president The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The African Development Bank stimulates sustainable economic development and social progress in regional member countries to mitigate poverty and its effects. The African Development Bank (AFDB) was established in 1964. By charter amendment, the AFDB expanded its membership to include nonregional countries in 1982. The admission of nonregional countries boosted AFDB capital resources by more than twofold. The Bank's mandate centers on the economic development and social progress of its regional members. AFDB membership totals 80 countries: 54 African and 26 nonregional countries. The African Development Fund, established in 1972 and operational in 1974, complements AFDB operations by providing concessional financing for high-priority development projects. Contributing countries provide the Fund with resources to improve economic and social conditions in beneficiary countries. These beneficiaries include countries that are increasing in economic capacity and en route to becoming the new emerging markets or that are regarded as fragile states and require special assistance for basics levels of service delivery. http://www.afdb.org/en/about-us/mission-strategy Sources of Information Career Opportunities Grade and salary data and information on current job vacancies are available online. http://www.afdb.org/en/about-us/careers Documents The AFDB posts documents on its website. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=LSRFOl04QG8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:19 PM] http://www.afdb.org/en/documents Environmental and Social Assessments The AFDB website features relevant documents in a database that may be filtered and sorted by country, topic and sector, or both. https://www.afdb.org/en/documents/environmental-social-assessments/cop Field Offices Contact information for AFDB field offices is available online. http://www.afdb.org/en/about-us/organisational-structure/complexes/country-regionalprograms-policy/field-offices/field-office-contacts Français The AFDB website offers information and resources for visitors who read French. https://www.afdb.org/fr Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The AFDB posts answers to FAQs on its website. http://www.afdb.org/en/about-us/frequently-asked-questions Glossary The AFDB website features a glossary of acronyms. http://www.afdb.org/en/glossary News / Events The AFDB website features events, interviews, loan and grant announcements, multimedia, news, press releases, project stories, and speeches. http://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events Organizational Chart The AFDB's organizational chart is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/afdb/Documents/GenericDocuments/AFDB_ORGANIZATION_CHART_2_MAY_2017.pdf Site Map The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.afdb.org/en/sitemap Social Media The AFDB has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/AfDBGroup/?ref=ts The AFDB tweets announcements and newsworthy items in English and French on Twitter. https://twitter.com/AfDB_Group Statistics https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=LSRFOl04QG8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:19 PM] Defining achievable goals and setting realistic targets, as well as evaluating the effects of projects, depend heavily on reliable data. The AFDB promotes improvement in the quality and quantity of statistical data on all aspects of development. https://www.afdb.org/en/knowledge/statistics Web TV The AFDB's Web TV features programs in English and French. http://www.afdb.tv Where the AFDB Works The AFDB's website features a list of African countries where the Bank is active. http://www.afdb.org/en/countries Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=LSRFOl04QG8=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:19 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Asian Development Bank ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Headquarters: 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City, 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines +632 632-4444 +632 636-2444 http://www.adb.org | Email: information@adb.org ADB North American Representative Office: 900 17th Street NW., Suite 900, Washington DC 20006 202-728-1500 202 728 1505 PRESIDENT Takehiko Nakao https://www.adb.org/about/management/takehiko-nakao The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The Asian Development Bank stimulates sustainable economic development and social progress in member countries to mitigate poverty and its effects. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) commenced operations on December 19, 1966. It comprises 67 members: 48 regional and 19 nonregional countries. The ADB works to eradicate poverty in Asia and the Pacific. As a multilateral development finance institution, it provides grants, loans, and technical assistance. The Bank serves its member countries, which are also its shareholders. Through equity investments and loans, the ADB also provides direct assistance to private enterprises of developing member countries. To maximize the effects of its assistance on development, the ADB facilitates policy dialogues, offers advisory services, and mobilizes financial resources through cofinancing operations involving official, commercial, and export sources of credit. ABD operations promote three complementary agendas: environmentally sustainable growth, inclusive economic growth, and regional integration. The Bank's core areas of development activity are education, environment, finance, infrastructure, and regional cooperation and integration. http://www.adb.org/print/node/179940 Sources of Information Business Opportunities https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=1xrG6S45vS0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:24 PM] ADB projects rely on the goods and services of consultants, contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers. http://www.adb.org/site/business-opportunities/main Career Opportunities The "Careers" Web page features access to the ABD career and employment system, information on its young professional program and internships, descriptions of current job vacancies, and a summary of what the ADB looks for in a potential employee. http://www.adb.org/site/careers/main Chinese The ADB website offers information and resources for visitors who read Chinese. https://www.adb.org/zh Climate Change Production and use of energy from nonrenewable sources and the unsustainable development and consumption of other natural resources destabilize the climate and undermine long-term prosperity in Asia and the Pacific. Devastating storms, droughts, floods, and rising sea levels disproportionately affect poor communities. While climatologists forecast that extreme climate events will become more frequent and intense, the ADB continues its support of sustainable growth in the region through financing and innovative technologies. https://www.adb.org/themes/climate-change-disaster-risk-management/main History Conceived in the early 1960s as a financial institution that would be Asian in character and foster economic growth and cooperation in one of the poorest regions in the world, the ADB opened in the Philippine capital of Manila in 1966. To learn about the Bank's initial achievements and those of more recent decades, visit the "ADB History" web page. https://www.adb.org/about/history Members The ADB posts a list of its regional and nonregional members and descriptions of them on its website. https://www.adb.org/about/members Organizational Chart The ADB's organizational chart is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/page/203876/adb-org-chart-20170720.pdf Publications The ADB website offers information on books, brochures and flyers, conference proceedings, guides, papers and briefs, policies and plans, reports, and statutory reports and official records. http://www.adb.org/publications https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=1xrG6S45vS0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:24 PM] Social Media The ADB has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/AsianDevBank The ADB tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/ADB_HQ The ADB posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/AsianDevelopmentBank Statistical Database System The ADB maintains a central statistical database to store macroeconomic and social data of its developing member countries. https://sdbs.adb.org/sdbs | Email: sdbs@adb.org Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=1xrG6S45vS0=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:24 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development SEARCH EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT One Exchange Square, London EC2A 2JN, United Kingdom +44 20 7338 6000 http://www.ebrd.com PRESIDENT Sir Suma Chakrabarti http://www.ebrd.com/who-we-are/ebrd-president-sir-suma-chakrabarti.html The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development develops open and sustainable market economies in democratic countries. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a multilateral development bank that supports projects in over 30 countries, from central Europe to central Asia and to the southern and eastern Mediterranean. Investing primarily in private sector clients whose needs cannot be met fully by commercial credit and equity markets, the EBRD promotes entrepreneurship and fosters transition toward open and sustainable market economies. The London-based EBRD has a political mandate: It assists countries that are committed to and apply the principles of multiparty democracy and pluralism. The Bank also conducts its affairs with a commitment to environmental protection and sustainable energy development. In addition to benefiting the countries that receive its investments, the Bank also serves its shareholders' interests: 66 countries from five continents, the European Union, and the European Investment Bank. http://www.ebrd.com/who-we-are/history-of-the-ebrd.html Sources of Information Business Opportunities Information on opportunities for consultants, contractors, and suppliers is available on the EBRD website. http://www.ebrd.com/work-with-us/procurement.html Career Opportunities Information on job locations and types, benefits and rewards, and internships is available on the EBRD website. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=2rTAfYM1TLc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:28 PM] http://www.ebrd.com/careers-at-the-ebrd.html Contact Information Department and country contacts are listed on the "EBRD Contacts" Web page. http://www.ebrd.com/contacts.html Economic Data Economic teams publish macroeconomic and structural data series, and they survey data affecting the Bank's countries of operation. http://www.ebrd.com/what-we-do/economic-research-and-data/data.html Environmental and Social Sustainability EBRD financing supports sustainable development projects that are designed and operated in compliance with good international practices. To help clients meet sustainability goals, the EBRD posts downloads and resources on its website. http://www.ebrd.com/key-sustainability-downloads.html Green Economy Transition (GET) By 2020, the GET approach seeks to increase the volume of green financing to 40 per cent of EBRD annual business investment. Safeguarding the environment and strengthening ecosystems help market economies function better and, therefore, are central to the transition process that the EBRD has promoted since its inception. http://www.ebrd.com/what-we-do/get.html History In October of 1989, a month before German citizens dismantled parts of the Berlin Wall, President François Mitterrand of France proposed the establishment of a European bank to meet the challenges of emergent economic and political realities. In less than 2 years, the EBRD opened for business with its headquarters in London. To learn more about the role played by the EBRD in the transition from the end of the Cold War to a new European era, visit the "History of the EBRD" web page. http://www.ebrd.com/who-we-are/history-of-the-ebrd.html Organizational Chart The EBRD's organizational chart is available on the "Structure and Management" web page in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. http://www.ebrd.com/who-we-are/our-structure.html Products / Services Information on the EBRD's advisory services, policy reform dialogue services, and financial products is available online. http://www.ebrd.com/what-we-do/products-and-services.html Reports The EBRD posts annual, donor, financial, sustainability, and transition reports on its website. http://www.ebrd.com/news/publications.html Sectors / Topics https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=2rTAfYM1TLc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:28 PM] The EBRD website features a section that brings together the topics that most concern the Bank and the sectors in which it is most active. http://www.ebrd.com/what-we-do/sectors-and-topics.html Social Media The EBRD tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/ebrd The EBRD maintains a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/ebrdhq Where EBRD Works The EBRD website features the list of countries where the Bank is active. http://www.ebrd.com/where-we-are.html Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=2rTAfYM1TLc=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:28 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Inter-American Defense Board INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD 2600 Sixteenth Street NW., Washington, DC 20441 202-939-6041 202-319-2791 http://iadb.jid.org | Email: protocol@jid.org CHAIR Vice Adm. Gonzalo Nicolás Ríos Polastri The Inter-American Defense Board is the oldest permanently constituted, international military organization in the world. It was founded by Resolution XXXIX of the Meeting of Foreign Ministers at Rio de Janeiro in January 1942. The Board is governed according to Statutes that the General Assembly of the Organization of American States approved in March 2006. Senior armed forces officers from the member nations staff the various agencies of the Board. Its three major components are the Council of Delegates, the Secretariat, and the Inter-American Defense College. http://iadb.jid.org/quienes-somos/resena-historica-de-la-sede-de-la-jid The Board studies and recommends to member governments measures it deems necessary for the safety and security of the hemisphere. It also acts as a technical military adviser for the Organization of American States and is involved in projects such as disaster preparedness and humanitarian demining programs in Central and South America. Established in 1962, the Inter-American Defense College is located on Fort Lesley J. McNair, whose buildings and furnishings the United States Government donated. The United States hosts the College, which prepares senior military officers and civilian functionaries for positions in their respective governments. The College offers an 11month, professionally-oriented, and fully accredited Masters of Science degree. Multidisciplinary in content, the curriculum centers on the Western Hemisphere's most pressing defense and security issues. http://www.colegio-id.org/index.php Sources of Information Documents Documents are posted online to increase the transparency of Inter-American Defense Board activities. http://iadb.jid.org/documents-and-publications Events https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Wm9SkB/THAk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:32 PM] Symposia and seminars are posted on the Board's Web site. A calendar of meetings also is available on the Web site's home page. https://sites.google.com/a/jid.org/iadb/eventos/simposios-y-seminarios News News items are available on the home page of the Board's Web site. http://iadb.jid.org Regional Organizations Links to regional organizations are accessible on the "Strategic Links" Web page. http://iadb.jid.org/strategic-links http://iadb.jid.org/quienes-somos/contactos | Email: jid@jid.org For further information, contact the Inter-American Defense Board, 2600 Sixteenth Street NW., Washington, DC 20441. Phone, 202-939-6041. Fax, 202-319-2791. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=Wm9SkB/THAk=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:32 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Inter-American Development Bank INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Headquarters: 1300 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20577 202-623-1000 202-623-3096 http://www.iadb.org PRESIDENT Luis A. Moreno http://www.iadb.org/en/about-us/office-of-the-president,19639.html The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) was established in 1959 to help accelerate economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Bank has 48 member countries, 26 of which are borrowing members in Latin America and the Caribbean. http://www.iadb.org/en/about-us/about-the-inter-american-development-bank,5995.html Sources of Information Business Opportunities IDB projects in Latin America and the Caribbean create contract opportunities for businesses and consultants. http://www.iadb.org/en/projects/project-procurement,8148.html Career Opportunities The IDB relies on professionals with expertise in economics, education, energy, environmental sustainability, financial markets, institutional capacity, investment funds, rural development and disaster risk, science and technology, social protection and health, transport, water and sanitation, and other fields to carry out its mission. http://www.iadb.org/en/careers/careers-at-the-idb,1165.html Data The IDB posts datasets on its Web site. https://data.iadb.org Glossary https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ncy.aspx?EntityId=cGABATRKWDE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:35 PM] The IDB maintains a glossary on its Web site. http://www.iadb.org/en/projects/glossary,18952.html Key Facts To learn at glance who leads the IDB, how many people it employs, how many countries are members, who are its clients, and recent annual levels of its approved lending, visit the "Key Facts" section. http://www.iadb.org/en/about-us/key-facts,18246.html Learning Resources Online courses are accessible on the IDB Web site. http://www.iadb.org/en/courses/home,20468.html Looking for Something? Try finding it by using the "What Are You Looking For" Web page. http://www.iadb.org/en/projects/what-are-you-looking-for,18944.html? Publications A variety of publications—annual reports, books, catalogs and brochures, databases and datasets, discussion and working papers, journals, magazines, monographs, newsletters—is available online. https://publications.iadb.org/facet-view?field=type_view Social Media The IDB tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/the_IDB The IDB has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/IADB.org Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/...ncy.aspx?EntityId=cGABATRKWDE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:35 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Inter-American Investment Corporation INTER-AMERICAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION Headquarters: 1350 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20577 202-623-3901 http://www.iic.org/en CHAIR, BOARD OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Chief Executive Officer Luis A. Moreno James P. Scriven http://www.iic.org/en/who-we-are/structure-and-management#.WYiXZOauhs0 The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The Inter-American Development Bank promotes development in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. The Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC), an affiliate of the Inter-American Development Bank based in Washington, DC, was established in 1985 to promote the economic development of its Latin American and Caribbean members by financing small- and medium-size private enterprises. The IIC provides project financing in the form of direct loans and equity investments, lines of credit to local financial intermediaries, and investments in local and regional investment funds. http://www.iic.org/en/who-we-are/about-us#.WGLh5H0rLIU The IIC has 45 member countries, of which 28 are in the Western Hemisphere, including Canada and the United States, and 17 are outside the region. http://www.iic.org/en/what-we-offer#.VumT0H0rLIU Sources of Information Career Opportunities The ICC relies on talent and experience to carry out its mission. It recruits, hires, and maintains a staff of diverse, motivated, and qualified professionals with expertise, leadership potential, and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Current job opportunities are posted online. http://www.iic.org/en/about-us/careers History A three-part history, from 1985 to 1999, from 2000 to 2012, and from 2013 to the present, is available on the IIC's Web site. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=M8ypByWeUKs=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:38 PM] http://www.iic.org/en/who-we-are/our-history-timeline#.WD9-D30rLIV Key Initiatives The IIC's Web site features a section on its most important initiatives. http://www.iic.org/en/initiatives Library The IIC's Web site features a photo library. http://www.iic.org/en/media/photo-library#.WD94730rLIU Member Countries The IIC Web site features two lists of member countries: regional members and other members. An interactive map complements the two lists. http://www.iic.org/en/countries News The IIC posts news items on its Web site. Projects IIC projects may be searched by country or year. http://www.iic.org/en/projects Publications Brochures, factsheets, and reports—some in English and Spanish, some also in French and Portuguese—are available online. http://www.iic.org/en/media/publications#.VumPI30rLIU Transaction Cycle A description of the five stages of a successful IIC transaction—business origination, eligibility review, due diligence and approval, closing and disbursement, and supervision and evaluation—is available online. http://www.iic.org/en/what-we-offer/transaction-cycle#.WD9_p30rLIU Social Media The IIC tweets announcements and other newsworthy items in Spanish on Twitter. https://twitter.com/GrupoBID_CII The IIC has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/CIIGrupoBID Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=M8ypByWeUKs=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:38 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH International Monetary Fund INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND 700 Nineteenth Street NW., Washington, DC 20431 202-623-7000 202-623-4661 http://www.imf.org Managing Director / Chair of the Executive Board CHRISTINE LAGARDE https://www.imf.org/external/np/omd/bios/cl.htm First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton https://www.imf.org/external/np/omd/bios/dl.htm Chief Administrative Officer Carla Grasso DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTORS Mitsuhiro Furusawa Carla Grasso Tao Zhang https://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/memdir/officers.htm The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2018. The International Monetary Fund fosters global monetary cooperation, secures financial stability, facilitates international trade, promotes employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduces poverty worldwide. The Final Act of the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference, signed at Bretton Woods, NH, on July 22, 1944, set forth the original Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Agreement became effective on December 27, 1945, when the President, authorized by the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286), accepted membership for the United States in the IMF. The inaugural meeting of the Board of Governors was held in March 1946, and the first meeting of the Executive Directors was held May 6, 1946. On May 31, 1968, the Board of Governors approved an amendment to the Articles of Agreement for the establishment of a facility based on Special Drawing Rights (SDR) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=jKBtQi9YzrE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:42 PM] and for modification of certain rules and practices. The amendment became effective on July 28, 1969, and the Special Drawing Account opened on August 6, 1969. The Special Drawing Rights Act (22 U.S.C. 286 et seq.) authorized the United States to accept the amendment and participate in the Special Drawing Account. On April 30, 1976, the Board of Governors approved a second amendment to the Articles of Agreement, which became effective on April 1, 1978. This amendment gave members the right to adopt exchange arrangements of their choice while placing certain obligations on them regarding their exchange rate policies, which the IMF was to monitor closely. The official price of gold was abolished, and the Special Drawing Account was promoted as the principal reserve asset of the international monetary system. The Bretton Woods Agreements Act Amendments (22 U.S.C. 286e-5) authorized the United States to accept this amendment. On June 28, 1990, the Board of Governors approved a third amendment to the Articles of Agreement, which became effective on November 11, 1992. Under this amendment, a member's voting rights and certain related rights may be suspended by a 70-percent majority of the executive board if the member country has been declared ineligible to use the Fund's general resources and persists in its failure to fulfill any of its obligations under the Articles. The IMF has 189 member countries. It promotes international monetary cooperation through a permanent forum for consultation and collaboration on international monetary problems; facilitates the expansion and balanced growth of international trade; promotes exchange rate stability; assists in the establishment of an open multilateral system of payments for current transactions among members; and gives confidence to members by making IMF resources temporarily available to them under adequate safeguards. The IMF helps member countries correct imbalances in their international balances of payments. It periodically examines the economic developments and policies of its members, offers policy advice, and at a member's request and upon executive board approval, provides financial assistance through a variety of financial facilities designed to address specific problems. These financing mechanisms provide access to the Fund's general resources and offer short-term assistance during crises of market confidence, compensatory financing to countries suffering declines in export earnings, emergency assistance for countries recovering from natural disasters or armed conflict, and low-interest rate resources to support structural adjustment and promote growth in the poorest countries. The IMF also provides technical assistance and training to member countries. http://www.imf.org/external/about.htm Sources of Information A–Z Index The IMF's website has an alphabetical index to help visitors search for specific topics or browse content that aligns with their interests. https://www.imf.org/external/siteindex.htm Blog The IMF's blog offers insightful and analytical posts on economics and finance. https://blogs.imf.org Career Opportunities In addition to economists and research assistants, the IMF relies on professionals https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=jKBtQi9YzrE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:42 PM] with skills and expertise in a range of other fields—communications, facilities management, finance and accounting, human resources, information technology, language services, legal, library and archives, office assistance, procurement, security, and transportation and hospitality. Information on careers, current job vacancies, and recruitment programs is available online. http://www.imf.org/external/np/adm/rec/recruit.htm Contact Information Contact information for general, media, and other types of inquiries is available online. https://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/contacts/contacts.aspx Country Information The IMF is an organization comprising 189 countries that, together, work to promote monetary cooperation, financial stability, international trade, employment and sustainable economic growth, and to reduce poverty. An alphabetical index of the participating countries and information on those countries are available on the IMF's website. http://www.imf.org/external/country/index.htm Glossary The IMF maintains an online glossary of financial terms and acronyms. http://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/glossary/index.asp History James M. Boughton's "Silent Revolution: The International Monetary Fund 1979– 1989" is accessible online. https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/history/2001/index.htm Language Resources The IMF provides information on its website in Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. Language tags are visible at the bottom of the IMF's home page. https://www.imf.org Publications The IMF's "Finance and Development" magazine and "Fiscal Monitor" biannual report are available online in Portable Document Format (PDF). Its "New and Noteworthy" newsletter and other publications are also accessible online. http://www.imf.org/external/publications/index.htm Site Map The IMF site map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse for content that aligns with their interests. https://www.imf.org/external/sitemap.htm Social Media The IMF has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/imf/ https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=jKBtQi9YzrE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:42 PM] The IMF tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/imfnews The IMF posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/imf Videos The IMF posts videos in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish on its website. http://www.imf.org/external/mmedia/index.aspx http://www.imf.org | Email: publicaffairs@imf.org For further information, contact the Chief of Public Affairs, International Monetary Fund–Communications Department, 700 Nineteenth Street NW., Washington, DC 20431. Phone, 202-623-7300. Fax, 202-623-6278. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=jKBtQi9YzrE=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:42 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH International Organization for Migration INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION Headquarters: 17 Route des Morillons, C.P. 17, CH–1211 Geneva 19, Switzerland. Mailing address, P.O. Box 71, CH–1211, Geneva 19, Switzerland 011-41-22-717-9111 http://www.iom.int | Email: hq@iom.int Washington Office: Suite 700, 1752 N Street NW., Washington, DC 20036 202-862-1826 Email: IOMWashington@iom.int New York Office: 122 E. 42d Street, 48th Floor, New York, NY 10168 212-681-7000 Email: newyork@iom.int DIRECTOR GENERAL William Lacy Swing Deputy Director General Laura Thompson Chief of Mission–Washington, DC Luca Dall'Oglio Director, IOM Office to the United Nations Ashraf El Nour The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The International Organization for Migration addresses the underlying issues of migration, answers the operational challenges of migration management, promotes economic and social development through migration, champions the dignity and wellbeing of migrants, and challenges the xenophobic narrative directed at them. Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. With 166 member states, an additional 8 states holding observer status, and offices in over 100 countries, the IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to migrants and governments, while working in close cooperation with governmental, intergovernmental, and nongovernmental partners. The IOM has observer status to the United Nations. The Organization works with its partners in the following areas: meeting the operational challenges of migration management, increasing understanding of https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WmcH2S8j1kY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:46 PM] migration issues, encouraging social and economic development through migration, and upholding the human dignity and well-being of migrants. The Organization has been at the forefront of emergency response to ensure assistance and protection to stranded migrants and displaced persons. It has a lead role under the UN Cluster Approach in camp coordination and management in natural disasters and is a key partner in emergency shelter, logistics, health, protection, and early recovery. IOM expertise and services support the following activities: secure, reliable, and costeffective assistance for migrating persons; humane and orderly management of migration and the effective respect for migrants' human rights; technical cooperation and operational assistance for building national capacities and facilitating cooperation on issues relevant to migration; helping states to integrate migrants into their new environment and to engage diasporas as development partners; advising states in the development and delivery of programs and technical expertise to combat migrant smuggling and human trafficking; working with national health systems to reduce mortality, morbidity, and disabilities and to enhance access to rights-based health and well-being services throughout the migration cycle; and partnering with states to address labor migration. http://www.iom.int/about-iom Sources of Information Blog The IOM maintains a blog on its Web site. http://weblog.iom.int Business Opportunities Information on procurement opportunities is available online. https://www.iom.int/procurement-opportunities Career Opportunities Current job vacancies in various countries are posted online. https://recruit.iom.int/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_unreg_job_search?sapclient=100&sap-language=EN&sap-wd-configid=ZHRRCF_A_UNREG_JOB_SEARCH# Countries IOM maintains more than 480 country offices and sub-offices worldwide. http://www.iom.int/countries Español / Français Spanish and French versions of the Web site can be accessed by using language links at the top of the home page. http://www.iom.int Glossary A list of key migration terms that is based on the IOM's "Glossary on Migration" is available online. http://www.iom.int/key-migration-terms History https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WmcH2S8j1kY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:46 PM] Originally known as the Provisional Intergovernmental Committee for the Movement of Migrants from Europe, the IOM got its start amidst the chaos and displacement caused by WWII. Today, the IOM is the leading international agency working to advance the understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration, and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants. To learn more of the IOM story, which began in 1951, visit the "IOM History" page. http://www.iom.int/iom-history Organizational Chart The IOM's organizational chart is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. http://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/Organigram.pdf Press Room The IOM posts featured stories, news, radio and television interviews, and more on its Web site. http://www.iom.int/press-room Publications Visit the online bookstore to see IOM publications in English, French, and Spanish. http://publications.iom.int Regional Geographic Coverage A map of IOM regional geographic coverage is available online. http://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/aboutiom/IOM_Regional_Geographical_Coverage.jpg A list of IOM regional geographic coverage also is available online. http://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/Coverage-of-ROs-Feb2016.pdf Regional Offices Regional office staff reviews and endorses projects and provides technical support to Country Offices. Descriptions of and contact information for the IOM's nine regional offices are available online. http://www.iom.int/regional-offices Social Media The IOM has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/IOM The IOM tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/UNmigration The IOM posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/IOMMigration United Nations Information on the IOM's Office to the United Nations is available online. http://unofficeny.iom.int | Email: unofficeny@iom.int https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WmcH2S8j1kY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:46 PM] http://www.iom.int/contact-us | Email: hq@iom.int For further information, contact the International Organization for Migration– Headquarters, P.O. Box 71, CH–1211, Geneva 19, Switzerland. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=WmcH2S8j1kY=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:46 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH Organization of American States ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES Seventeenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20006 202-370-5000 202-458-3967 http://www.oas.org/en Secretary General LUIS ALMAGRO LEMES http://www.oas.org/en/about/secretary_general.asp Assistant Secretary General Nestor Mendez http://www.oas.org/en/about/assistant_secretary_general.asp The above list of key personnel was updated 9–2018. The Organization of American States seeks an order of peace and justice among its member states, promotes their solidarity and strengthens their collaboration, and defends their sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. The Organization of American States (OAS) brings together the countries of the Western Hemisphere to strengthen cooperation and advance common interests. At the core of the OAS mission is a commitment to democracy. Building on this foundation, OAS works to promote good governance, strengthen human rights, foster peace and security, expand trade, and address the complex problems caused by poverty, drugs, and corruption. Through decisions made by its political bodies and programs carried out by its General Secretariat, OAS promotes greater interAmerican cooperation and understanding. OAS member states have intensified their cooperation since the end of the cold war, taking on new and important challenges. In 1994, the region's 34 democratically elected presidents and prime ministers met in Miami for the First Summit of the Americas, where they established broad political, economic, and social development goals. They have continued to meet periodically since then to examine common interests and priorities. Through the ongoing Summits of the Americas process, the region's leaders have entrusted the OAS with a growing number of responsibilities to help advance the countries' shared vision. With four official languages—English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French—the OAS reflects the rich diversity of peoples and cultures across the Americas. The OAS has https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xPmW1u4II1k=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:50 PM] 35 member states: the independent nations of North, Central, and South America, and of the Caribbean. Since 1962, Cuba has been barred from participation by resolution of the Eighth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs. Countries from all around the world are permanent observers, closely following the issues that are critical to the Americas and often providing key financial support for OAS programs. Member states set major policies and goals through the General Assembly, which gathers the hemisphere's foreign ministers once a year in regular session. The Permanent Council, made up of ambassadors appointed by member states, meets regularly at OAS headquarters in Washington, DC, to guide ongoing policies and actions. The chairmanship of the Permanent Council rotates every 3 months, in alphabetical order of countries. Each member state has an equal voice, and most decisions are made through consensus. Also under the OAS umbrella are several specialized agencies that have considerable autonomy: the Pan American Health Organization in Washington, DC; the Inter-American Children's Institute in Montevideo, Uruguay; the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture in San Jose, Costa Rica; and the Pan American Institute of Geography and History and the Inter-American Indian Institute, both in Mexico City. In 1948, at the Ninth International Conference of American States, 21 nations of the hemisphere signed the OAS Charter: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba (barred from participation), Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, United States of America, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Subsequently, 14 other countries joined the OAS by signing and ratifying the Charter. They were Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Grenada, Suriname, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Bahamas, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Canada, Belize, and Guyana. This brings the number of member states to 35. http://www.oas.org/en/about/who_we_are.asp Sources of Information A–Z Index The "Topics" web page presents a collection of popular topics in alphabetical order. http://www.oas.org/en/topics/default.asp Career Opportunities Information on employment, consultancies, and internships is available online. http://www.oas.org/dhrs/dhr/employment_opportunities.asp Conferences A calendar of conferences is available online. http://www.apps.oas.org/oasmeetings/default.aspx?Lang=EN Documents The most important OAS documents, including its founding Charter and the InterAmerican Democratic Charter, are available on its website. Along with these essential documents, links to other key reference material—such as annual reports of the Secretary General, OAS resolutions, agreements, and treaties—are also available. http://www.oas.org/en/information_center/default.asp https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xPmW1u4II1k=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:50 PM] History A short history of the OAS is available. http://www.oas.org/en/about/our_history.asp Language Assistance The OAS maintains English and Spanish versions of its website. Some web pages are also available in French and Portuguese. Language tags appear above the search box in the top right corner of most of the site's pages. http://www.oas.org/en Media Center Newsletters, press releases, and speeches by OAS leaders are posted in the media center. http://www.oas.org/en/media_center/press_releases.asp Members States Information on the 35 independent states of the Americas—all of which have ratified the OAS Charter and are member states—is available on the OAS website. http://www.oas.org/en/member_states/default.asp Organizational Chart The OAS posts its organizational chart in Portable Document Format (PDF) online. http://www.oas.org/legal/english/organigramaOEAeng.pdf Organizational List The "Organizational List" web page brings informational resources on the OAS's component parts together in one place. http://www.oas.org/en/about/organizational_list.asp Permanent Representatives A list of permanent representatives to the OAS is available on its website. http://www.oas.org/en/about/authorities.asp Publications OAS publications in English and Spanish are available online. http://www.oas.org/en/information_center/publications.asp Scholarships Information on OAS scholarships is available online. http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships Social Media The OAS tweets announcements, news, and other noteworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/oas_official The OAS has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/OASofficial https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xPmW1u4II1k=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:50 PM] The OAS posts video news on its Vimeo channel. https://vimeo.com/channels/oasvideonews Staff Directory The OAS maintains an online staff directory. To see the complete directory, leave all fields blank and click on the search button. http://www.oas.org/teldir http://www.oas.org/en/contactus.asp For further information, contact the Organization of American States, Seventeenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20006. Phone, 202-370-5000. Fax, 202-458-3967. Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=xPmW1u4II1k=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:50 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a keyword or phrase to find your match. SEARCH United Nations UNITED NATIONS United Nations, New York, NY 10017 212-963-1234 http://www.un.org United Nations Office at Geneva: Palais des Nations, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland United Nations Office at Vienna: Vienna International Centre, P.O. Box 500, A–1400, Vienna, Austria Washington, DC: United Nations Information Centre, Suite 500, 1775 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20006 202-331-8670 202-331-9191 http://www.unicwash.org | Email: unicdc@unic.org SECRETARY–GENERAL António Guterres https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/biography Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed https://www.un.org/sg/en/dsg/index.shtml Director-General, United Nations Office at Geneva Director-General, United Nations Office at Vienna Michael Møller Yury Fedotov https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/senior-management-group Director, Washington DC Information Centre Robert L. Skinner http://www.unicwash.org/staff The above list of key personnel was updated 09–2017. The United Nations supports tolerance and peaceful coexistence among the nations; seeks to maintain peace and security among them; opposes the use of armed force, except in the common interest; and promotes the economic and social advancement https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=fLBI6e5ugSU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:53 PM] of all peoples. The United Nations is an international organization that was set up in accordance with the Charter drafted by governments represented at the Conference on International Organization meeting at San Francisco. The Charter was signed on June 26, 1945, and came into force on October 24, 1945, when the required number of ratifications and accessions had been made by the signatories. Amendments increasing membership of the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council came into effect on August 31, 1965. The United Nations now consists of 193 member states, of which 51 are founding members. The purposes of the United Nations set out in the Charter are to maintain international peace and security; to develop friendly relations among nations; to achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character and in promoting respect for human rights; and to be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends. The principal organs of the United Nations are the Economic and Social Council, General Assembly, International Court of Justice, Secretariat, Security Council, and Trusteeship Council. http://www.un.org/en/sections/about-un/overview/index.html Economic and Social Council This organ is responsible, under the authority of the General Assembly, for the economic and social programs of the United Nations. Its functions include making or initiating studies, reports, and recommendations on international economic, social, cultural, educational, health, and related matters; promoting respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all; calling international conferences and preparing draft conventions for submission to the General Assembly on matters within its competence; negotiating agreements with the specialized agencies and defining their relationship with the United Nations; coordinating the activities of the specialized agencies; and consulting with nongovernmental organizations concerned with matters within its competence. The Council consists of 54 members of the United Nations elected by the General Assembly for 3-year terms; 18 are elected each year. The Council usually holds two regular sessions a year. It has also held a number of special sessions. https://www.un.org/ecosoc/en General Assembly All states that are members of the United Nations are members of the General Assembly. Its functions are to consider and discuss any matter within the scope of the Charter of the United Nations and to make recommendations to the members of the United Nations and other organs. It approves the budget of the organization, the expenses of which are borne by the members as apportioned by the General Assembly. The General Assembly may call the attention of the Security Council to situations likely to endanger international peace and security, may initiate studies, and may receive and consider reports from other organs of the United Nations. Under the "Uniting for Peace" resolution adopted by the General Assembly in November 1950, if the Security Council fails to act on an apparent threat to or breach of the peace or act of aggression because of lack of unanimity of its five permanent members, the https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=fLBI6e5ugSU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:53 PM] Assembly itself may take up the matter within 24 hours—in emergency special session—and recommend collective measures, including, in case of a breach of the peace or act of aggression, use of armed force when necessary to maintain or restore international peace and security. The General Assembly normally meets in regular annual session from September through December. It also has met in special sessions and emergency special sessions. http://www.un.org/en/ga International Court of Justice The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It has its seat at The Hague, the Netherlands. All members of the United Nations are ipso facto parties to the Statute of the Court. Nonmembers of the United Nations may become parties to the Statute of the Court on conditions prescribed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council. The jurisdiction of the Court comprises all cases that the parties refer to it and all matters specially provided for in the Charter of the United Nations or in treaties and conventions in force. The Court consists of 15 judges known as members of the Court. They are elected for 9-year terms by the General Assembly and the Security Council, voting independently, and may be reelected. http://www.icj-cij.org/homepage/index.php?lang=en Secretariat The Secretariat consists of a Secretary-General and "such staff as the Organization may require." The Secretary-General, who is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council, is the chief administrative officer of the United Nations. He acts in that capacity for the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, and the Trusteeship Council. Under the Charter, the Secretary-General "may bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter that in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security." http://www.un.org/en/sections/about-un/secretariat/index.html Security Council The Security Council consists of 15 members, of which 5—the People's Republic of China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America—are permanent members. The 10 nonpermanent members are elected for 2-year terms by the General Assembly. The primary responsibility of the Security Council is to act on behalf of the members of the United Nations in maintenance of international peace and security. Measures that may be employed by the Security Council are outlined in the Charter. The Security Council, together with the General Assembly, also elects the judges of the International Court of Justice and makes a recommendation to the General Assembly on the appointment of the Secretary-General of the organization. The Security Council first met in London on January 17, 1946, and is so organized as to be able to function continuously. http://www.un.org/en/sc Trusteeship Council The Trusteeship Council was initially established to consist of any member states that administered trust territories, permanent members of the Security Council that did not https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=fLBI6e5ugSU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:53 PM] administer trust territories, and enough other nonadministering countries elected by the General Assembly for 3-year terms to ensure that membership would be equally divided between administering and nonadministering members. Under authority of the General Assembly, the Council considered reports from members administering trust territories, examined petitions from trust territory inhabitants, and provided for periodic inspection visits to trust territories. With the independence of Palau, the last remaining United Nations trust territory, the Trusteeship Council formally suspended operations after nearly half a century. The Council will henceforth meet only on an extraordinary basis, as the need may arise. http://www.un.org/en/decolonization/trusteeship.shtml Sources of Information A–Z Index An alphabetical index is available on the United Nations' Web site to help visitors search for specific topics or browse content that aligns with their interests. http://www.un.org/en/sections/about-website/site-index/index.html Career Opportunities United Nations Secretariat staff members work in a dynamic, multicultural environment that fosters a broader understanding of countries and cultures worldwide. The United Nations welcomes applications from nationals of all of its Member States and encourages women to apply. http://www.un.org/en/sections/resources/job-seekers/index.html Documents Launched in 1993 and updated in 2016, the Official Document System (ODS) is an online database of United Nations documents that has full-text, born-digital documents published from 1993 onward. The ODS also includes scanned documents that were published between 1946 and 1993. Documents are available in the official languages of the United Nations. Some documents are also available in German. https://documents.un.org/prod/ods.nsf/home.xsp Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The United Nations posts answers to FAQs on its Web site. http://www.un.org/en/sections/about-un/frequently-asked-questions/index.html Global Issues The "Global Issues Overview" Web page offers convenient access to a trove of information on ageing, atomic energy, children, climate change, decolonization, democracy, food, population, refugees, water, women, and more. http://www.un.org/en/sections/issues-depth/global-issues-overview/index.html Human Rights The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and a short history of this document are posted on the United Nation's Web site. http://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights Library The Dag Hammarskjöld Library is accessible online. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=fLBI6e5ugSU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:53 PM] https://library.un.org Multimedia United Nations Radio is accessible online. In addition to English, listeners may opt to hear programs in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and other languages. http://www.unmultimedia.org/radio/english United Nations Video is accessible online and features documentaries, as well as coverage of events, news developments, and issues at the United Nations. http://www.un.org/en/sections/news-and-media/un-video/index.html News The News Centre provides breaking news coverage of developments around the United Nations system, offering quick access to news-related products and resources. http://www.un.org/News Non-English Readers The United Nations provides versions of its Web site in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish. Language options are available on the Web site's welcome page. http://www.un.org Publications Books, reports, and data are available from the online bookshop. https://shop.un.org Resources by Audience The United Nations groups information and resources on its Web site according to categories of people who may be interested in them. Audiences include academics, businessmen and women, delegates, job seekers, journalists, representatives of civil society, students, and visitors. http://www.un.org/en/sections/resources-different-audiences/index.html Social Media Official United Nations social media include Facebook, Flickr, Tumblr, Twitter, YouTube, and other accounts. http://www.un.org/en/sections/about-website/un-social-media/index.html Sustainable Development The United Nations promotes 17 sustainable development goals to end poverty, to ensure prosperity for all people, and to protect Earth's biosphere as part of a development agenda. http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals Where We Work The United Nations is a global organization that affects billions of people. It and the components comprising the United Nations system have a worldwide presence to ensure that timely assistance can reach people who most need it. The activities of the United Nations are divided into five geographical regions: Africa, Americas, Asia and https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=fLBI6e5ugSU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:53 PM] the Pacific, Europe and Central Asia, and the Middle East. An overview of each area and links to relevant offices, agencies, and programs are available on the "Where We Work" Web page. http://www.un.org/en/sections/where-we-work/index.html Home The Government of the United States About Us Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Developed by: Government Printing Office | Digital Media Services (DMS) https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=fLBI6e5ugSU=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:53 PM] Getting Started To begin searching within the Government Manual simply type in a SEARCH keyword or phrase to find your match. World Bank Group International Bank for Reconstruction and Development International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes International Development Association International Finance Corporation Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency WORLD BANK GROUP Headquarters: 1818 H Street NW., Washington, DC 20433 202-473-1000 202-477-6391 http://www.worldbank.org PRESIDENT Jim Yong Kim http://www.worldbank.org/en/about/leadership/managers The World Bank Group's personnel tables were updated 07–2018. The World Bank Group promotes shared global prosperity and seeks to end extreme poverty. The World Bank Group (WBG) comprises five institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). These WBG institutions work together to help developing countries find answers to tough global and local development challenges that range from climate change adaptation to food security, to fighting corruption and more. http://www.worldbank.org/en/about/what-we-do The IBRD and the IDA serve as the WBG's primary economic and social development institutions. Together, these two development banks constitute the World Bank. Donor countries and countries with borrowing rights, a total of 189 countries, support and benefit from the World Bank. The activities of the IFC, MIGA, and ICSID complement those of the IBRD and IDA. http://www.worldbank.org/en/about/leadership Sources of Information A–Z Topics An alphabetical list of topics helps visitors learn about the WBG's many and diverse activities. http://www.worldbank.org/en/topic Access to Information In 2010, the World Bank adopted its landmark disclosure policy: The World Bank Policy on Access to Information. It also has undertaken numerous initiatives to inform and educate the public. These open access initiatives include Open Data, Open Finances, and Open Knowledge Repository. http://www.worldbank.org/en/access-to-information Blog The World Bank posts items by featured bloggers on its website. http://blogs.worldbank.org Career Opportunities The WBG typically hires people with strong academic backgrounds, a broad understanding of development issues, and international work experience. In more than 170 countries, it employees professionals who specialize in economics, education, engineering, finance, public health, and many other fields. About 40 percent of World Bank staff members work in more than 110 developing countries. http://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers Climate Investment Funds Since the inception of this climate finance mechanism, donor countries have contributed over 8 billion dollars in support of scaling up mitigation and adaptation action in developing and middle-income countries. The World Bank holds these public resources in trust and disburses them as grants, concessional loans, and risk mitigation instruments to recipient countries through multilateral development banks. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=X5vsRt9eYso=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:57 PM] https://www.climateinvestmentfunds.org/ Climate Migration The World Bank report "Groundswell: Preparing for Internal Climate Migration" (2018) found that by midcentury the adverse effects of climate change in three densely populated regions of the world could force more than 140 million people to relocate within their respective countries. Concerted action, including global reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and development planning, could reduce internal migration by as much as 80 percent. http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2018/03/19/meet-the-human-faces-of-climate-migration Contact Information General information for contacting the World Bank is available on its website. http://www.worldbank.org/en/about/contacts Countries / Regions The "Where We Work" web page allows visitors to browse WGB locations by region or country group. http://www.worldbank.org/en/country Data The World Bank's website allows free and open access to global development data. http://data.worldbank.org The microdata library facilitates access to data collected through sample surveys of households, business establishments, and other facilities. These sets of microdata may also be derived from agricultural, housing, or population censuses or through an administrative data collection processes. The Library also contains supporting documentation from censuses and surveys that the World Bank and other international organizations, statistical agencies, and other agencies in low and middle-income countries conducted or supported. http://microdata.worldbank.org/index.php/home History Founded in 1944, and not long thereafter referred to as the World Bank, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) expanded to become a group of five development institutions. In the aftermath of World War II, IBRD loans helped countries overcome the devastation and rebuild. Over time, the Bank's focus shifted from reconstruction to development, particularly to development of infrastructure: dams, electrical grids, irrigation systems, and roads. To learn more about the inception and growth of the World Bank, visit the "History" web page. http://www.worldbank.org/en/about/history The "World Bank Group Archives" website supports the institutional memory of the World Bank Group and provides access to records of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association. The website also features online historical resources and information products: exhibits on the Archives' collection and World Bank history, General International Standard Archival Description (ISAD(G)) finding aids, and transcripts of oral history interviews. http://www.worldbank.org/en/about/archives Indicators The WBG’s Global Indicators Group produces indicators and datasets. http://www.doingbusiness.org/about-us/global-indicators Libraries The WBG and International Monetary Fund libraries collaborate to provide information services and make available resources to World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund staff. These libraries provide limited services to external researchers and visitors. http://jolis.worldbankimflib.org/external.htm News The World Bank posts press releases and other newsworthy items on its website. http://www.worldbank.org/en/news Open Learning Campus The Open Learning Campus offers educational opportunities that allow diverse audiences to learn at their own pace. It helps prepare people seeking to address the tough development challenges of the 21st century. https://olc.worldbank.org Organizational Chart The World Bank posts its organizational chart in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. http://pubdocs.worldbank.org/en/404071412346998230/wbg-org-chart.pdf https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=X5vsRt9eYso=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:57 PM] Partnerships The World Bank participates in global partnerships. Visit the "Partners" web page to learn about some of them. http://www.worldbank.org/en/about/partners Podcasts The World Bank's "All Multimedia" web page allows visitors to access a trove of podcasts on diverse topics: climate change, energy development, food, indigenous communities, immigration and forced displacement, pollution, sanitation, sustainability, tourism and more. http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/multimedia?multimedia_class_exact=Audio&qterm=&lang_exact=English Poverty and Equity The "Poverty and Equity Data Portal" web page allows visitors to access the World Bank Group's most recent data on inequality, poverty, and shared prosperity. http://povertydata.worldbank.org/poverty/home/ Projects The "Projects and Operations" web page allows visitors to browse or search for projects by country or area, sector, or theme. http://projects.worldbank.org Publications / Research The "Open Knowledge Repository" allows users to browse and search for thousands of publications. http://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/reference Social Media The World Bank tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/worldbank The World Bank has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/worldbank The World Bank posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/WorldBank Speaker's Bureau The Speaker's Bureau serves as the official liaison between the World Bank Group and its visitors, who include business leaders, governmental representatives, students and teachers, youth organizations, and other professionals. http://www.worldbank.org/en/about/speakers-bureau | Email: speakersbureau@worldbank.org INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) officially came into existence in 1944. It promotes economic, social, and environmental progress in developing nations by reducing poverty. The Bank lends funds at market-determined interest rates, provides advice, and serves as a catalyst to stimulate outside investments. Its resources come primarily from funds raised in the world capital markets, its retained earnings, and repayments on its loans. http://www.worldbank.org/en/about/what-we-do/brief/ibrd Sources of Information Activities and Achievements The IBRD helps countries craft policies and shape investments, manage crises and prevent them, and create markets and access additional resources. To learn about the results of these IBRD activities, visit the "Results" web page. http://www.worldbank.org/en/who-we-are/news/campaigns/2018/ibrd-results-page Countries The Governments of the 189 member countries own the IBRD. http://www.worldbank.org/en/about/leadership/members Organizational Chart The IBRD and International Development Association are represented on the World Bank's organizational chart, which is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. http://pubdocs.worldbank.org/en/404071412346998230/wbg-org-chart.pdf INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR SETTLEMENT OF INVESTMENT DISPUTES https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=X5vsRt9eYso=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:57 PM] Headquarters: 1818 H Street NW., MSN J2-200, Washington, DC 20433 202-458-1534 202-522-2615 http://icsid.worldbank.org/en | Email: ICSIDsecretariat@worldbank.org PRESIDENT Jim Yong Kim Secretary-General Megan Kinnear https://icsid.worldbank.org/en/Pages/about/Secretariat.aspx The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) is an autonomous international institution and a World Bank Group affiliate that provides an independent forum for conciliation and arbitration of international investment disputes. By providing an impartial system for dispute settlement, it facilitates foreign investment. The Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and Nationals of Other States established the ICSID, setting forth its mandate, organization, and core functions. The executive directors of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development formulated this multilateral treaty, which entered into force in 1966, to further the World Bank's goal of promoting international investment. The ICSID has a composite structure comprising an administrative council and secretariat. Each member state holds one seat on the Administrative Council, whose mandate is to address organizational matters related to ICSID's institutional framework. The Secretariat consists of about 70 professionals who administer arbitration and conciliation cases and support other ICSID activities. https://icsid.worldbank.org/en/Pages/about/default.aspx Sources of Information Archives The ICSID archives contain annual reports, events, featured videos, model clauses, and news and announcements. https://icsid.worldbank.org/en/Pages/resources/Archives.aspx Contact Information General information for contacting ICSID is available online. https://icsid.worldbank.org/en/Pages/about/Contact-us.aspx Convention The ICSID Convention is available in 20 languages; however, its official version is available in 3 languages: English, French, and Spanish. https://icsid.worldbank.org/en/Pages/resources/ICSID-Convention-in-other-Languages.aspx Member States A database of ICSID member states is available online. https://icsid.worldbank.org/en/Pages/about/Database-of-Member-States.aspx Publications The ICSID publishes specialized texts on international investment law and investment dispute resolution procedures. https://icsid.worldbank.org/en/Pages/resources/ICSID-Publications.aspx Related Websites A list of links to public and commercial websites that may be useful for research in the field of international investment law and practice is available on the ICSID website. https://icsid.worldbank.org/en/Pages/resources/Other-Related-Websites.aspx Resources Overview The ICSID Secretariat promotes greater awareness of the ICSID dispute settlement process and the development of international law on foreign investment by posting information resources on its website. https://icsid.worldbank.org/en/Pages/Resources/default.aspx Social Media The ICSID tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/icsid Structure This separation of functions within the ICSID enhances impartiality and independence in the resolution of disputes. https://icsid.worldbank.org/en/Pages/about/Structure.aspx https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=X5vsRt9eYso=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:57 PM] INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Established in 1960, the International Development Association (IDA) reduces poverty by providing loans, or "credits," and grants for programs that boost economic growth, improve living conditions, and reduce inequalities. The IDA complements the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), which is the original lending arm of the World Bank. The IDA and IBRD share the same staff and headquarters and evaluate projects using the same standards. The IDA lends money on concessional terms, which means that IDA loans, or credits, have a zero or very low interest charge and repayments extend from 25 to 38 years. The IDA also provides grants to countries at risk of debt distress. In addition to loans and grants, the IDA provides significant levels of debt relief. http://ida.worldbank.org/about/who-we-are Sources of Information Articles of Agreement The IDA's Articles of Agreement became effective in 1960. They are available online in Portable Document Format. http://ida.worldbank.org/sites/default/files/IDA-articles-of-agreement.pdf Climate Climate change threatens poorer people globally, with the potential to force more than 100 million people back into poverty by 2030. The IDA is making plans to help manage this threat of enormous scope and scale. http://ida.worldbank.org/theme/climate Countries Seventy-five countries are eligible to receive IDA resources. http://ida.worldbank.org/about/borrowing-countries A list of the approximately 50 contributor countries is available on the IDA's website. http://ida.worldbank.org/about/contributor-countries Crisis Financing The IDA has a history of involvement in various aspects of crisis response, including providing financial support. http://ida.worldbank.org/financing/crisis-financing History Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Italy, Malaysia, Norway, Pakistan, Sudan, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam launched the IDA on September 24, 1960, with an initial funding of 912.7 million dollars. http://ida.worldbank.org/about/history News / Publications The IDA posts press releases and other newsworthy items online. http://ida.worldbank.org/news Organizational Chart The IDA and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development are included on the World Bank's organizational chart, which is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. http://pubdocs.worldbank.org/en/404071412346998230/wbg-org-chart.pdf Resources / Policy Every 3 years, donors meet to replenish IDA resources and review its policy framework. The replenishment process typically consists of four formal meetings over the course of 1 year. Four IDA18 replenishment meetings were held in 2016. http://ida.worldbank.org/financing/replenishments/ida18-overview Results The IDA's website features an overview of the results of the IDA's efforts in the world's poorest countries by country, theme, and topic. http://ida.worldbank.org/results Social Media The IDA has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/IDA.WBG/?ref=nf The IDA posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6A79B12D02618711&feature=plcp https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=X5vsRt9eYso=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:57 PM] INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION Headquarters: 2121 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20433 202-473-7711 202-974-4384 http://www.ifc.org PRESIDENT Jim Yong Kim Executive Vice President / Chief Executive Officer Philippe Le Houérou http://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/CORP_EXT_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/About+IFC_New/Leadership The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group institution, was established in 1956 to promote productive private enterprise in developing member countries. The Corporation pursues its objective principally through direct debt and equity investments in projects that establish new businesses or expand, modify, or diversify existing businesses. It also encourages cofinancing by other investors and lenders. Additionally, to developing member countries, the IFC provides advisory services and technical assistance in capital market development, corporate restructuring, foreign investment, and privatization. https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/corp_ext_content/ifc_external_corporate_site/about+ifc_new Sources of Information Articles of Agreement The official version of the IFC Articles of Agreement is the English version that each member country signs. Translations of the official version are available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/CORP_EXT_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/About+IFC_New/IFC+Governance/Articles/ Bonds In 2013, the IFC helped transform the green bond market by issuing a 1 billion dollar global benchmark green bond. The IFC is currently investing in the Green Cornerstone Bond Fund, which buys green bonds issued by banks in Africa, Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Green Cornerstone Bond Fund is a partnership involving the IFC and the European asset manager Amundi. http://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2017/12/01/green-bonds Career Opportunities The IFC posts career opportunities. http://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers Climate The IFC is increasing its climate-related investments to address climate change—a fundamental threat to development, with the potential to impact millions, threatening agricultural livelihoods, increasing the incidence of natural disasters and affecting water, energy, and food supplies. http://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Topics_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/Climate+Business Contact Information General information is available on the IFC's website. http://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/corp_ext_content/ifc_external_corporate_site/about+ifc_new/contacts Countries The IFC operates in more than 100 countries. http://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/corp_ext_content/ifc_external_corporate_site/about+ifc_new/Where+We+Work Expertise The IFC's areas of expertise include agribusiness and forestry; financial institutions; funds; health and education; infrastructure; manufacturing; oil, gas, and mining; public-private partnerships; telecoms, media, and technology; and tourism, retail, and property. https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/CORP_EXT_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/solutions/expertise Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The IFC posts answers to FAQs online. https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/corp_ext_content/ifc_external_corporate_site/about+ifc_new/faqs Funding The IFC raises funds for lending activities by issuing debt obligations in international capital markets. IFC borrowings are diversified by country, currency, source, and maturity to enhance flexibility and cost effectiveness. https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=X5vsRt9eYso=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:57 PM] https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/CORP_EXT_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/About+IFC_New/IFC+Governance/Funding/ History Opened in 1956 with $100 million in capital, the IFC has been creating jobs and raising living standards for six decades. https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/CORP_EXT_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/About+IFC_New/IFC+History/ Media The "Communications Contacts" page contains communications and public affairs contact information, as well as contact information associated with IFC accountability and the various spheres of IFC expertise and regional activity. https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/NEWS_EXT_CONTENT/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/News+and+Events/Media+Contacts/ Organizational Chart The IFC posts its organizational chart in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/7973ac004a4483708622bf10cc70d6a1/IFC+organization+chart.pdf?MOD=AJPERES Press Releases The IFC posts press releases in Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Montenegrin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tajik, Turkish, and Ukranian. https://ifcextapps.ifc.org/ifcext/pressroom/ifcpressroom.nsf/MorePressReleases/?OpenView&Start=1&Count=25 Publications A search tool allows visitors to search IFC publications by language, region, and topic. The advanced option allows users to refine their search by IFC department, industry, and publication type. https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/publications_ext_content/ifc_external_publication_site/publications Social Media The IFC has a Facebook account. https://www.facebook.com/IFCwbg The IFC tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/IFC_org The IFC posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/IFCvideocasts Stories The IFC posts stories highlighting the achievements of its clients who affect people’s lives in a favorable and notable way. https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/NEWS_EXT_CONTENT/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/News+and+Events/News/ImpactStories Sustainability The IFC partners with industry and other stakeholders to find ways that open opportunities for economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable private investment. https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Topics_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/Sustainability-At-IFC MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT GUARANTEE AGENCY Headquarters: 1818 H Street NW., Washington, DC 20433 202-458-2538 202-522-0316 http://www.miga.org PRESIDENT Jim Yong Kim Executive Vice President / Chief Executive Officer Keiko Honda https://www.miga.org/who-we-are/senior-management The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a World Bank Group institution, was formally constituted in 1988. Working with public and private insurers, MIGA promotes foreign direct investment in developing countries to support economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve the quality of people's lives. Due to its status as a World Bank Group institution, MIGA's guarantees protect investments against noncommercial risks and help investors gain access to funding sources with improved financial terms and conditions. https://www.miga.org/who-we-are Sources of Information https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=X5vsRt9eYso=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:57 PM] Access to Information MIGA’s policy on accessing information defines its obligations to disclose information on itself and its activities. https://www.miga.org/projects/access-to-information/ Career Opportunities The MIGA advertises available positions on the World Bank's job vacancies page. https://www.miga.org/who-we-are/careers Contact Information General information is available on the MIGA's website. https://www.miga.org/contact Convention The "Convention Establishing the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency" went into effect on April 12, 1988. The Council of Governors amended it in 2010. The Convention is available online in Portable Document Format (PDF). https://www.miga.org/who-we-are/miga-convention Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The MIGA posts answers to FAQs on its website. https://www.miga.org/who-we-are/frequently-asked-questions History A timeline and short history of the MIGA are available on its website. https://www.miga.org/who-we-are/history Member Countries The names of the 181 member countries—156 developing, 25 industrialized—are available on the MIGA's website. https://www.miga.org/who-we-are/member-countries News The MIGA posts press releases on its website. https://www.miga.org/news/press-releases Organizational Chart The MIGA posts its organizational chart in Portable Document Format (PDF) for viewing and downloading. http://pubdocs.worldbank.org/en/268791412196376513/miga.pdf Projects The MIGA provides investment insurance, or guarantees, for projects in a variety of sectors, covering all regions of the world. https://www.miga.org/projects Reports The MIGA posts its annual reports online. https://www.miga.org/Pages/Resources/Reports/AnnualReports.aspx Small Investment The small investment program facilitates investment in small and medium-size enterprises that are active in the agribusiness, finance, manufacturing, and services sectors. This MIGA program has a streamlined approval process, which allows investors to acquire MIGA coverage quickly.. https://www.miga.org/investment-guarantees/small-investment-program/ The application for the small investment program is available online. https://www.miga.org/Documents/SIP_Application.pdf#search=SIP%20Application Social Media The MIGA tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter. https://twitter.com/miga The MIGA posts videos on its YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/migaworldbank https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency.aspx?EntityId=X5vsRt9eYso=&ParentEId=+klubNxgV0o=&EType=jY3M4CTKVHY=[11/14/2018 12:55:57 PM] UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER CHAIR COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER STAFF DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS RESEARCH AND DATA GENERAL COUNSEL EDUCATION AND SENTENCING PRACTICE Office of Management and Budget DIRECTOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR OMB-WIDE SUPPORT OFFICES GENERAL COUNSEL 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Air Education and Training Global Strike Materiel Reserve Space Special Operations Air Mobility Pacific Europe DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE ARMY SECRETARY OF THE ARMY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE ARMY ASSISTANT SECRETARY (ACQUISITION, LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) ASSISTANT SECRETARY (CIVIL WORKS) ASSISTANT SECRETARY (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND COMPTROLLER) ASSISTANT SECRETARY SECRETARY ASSISTANT (INSTALLATIONS, ENERGY AND (INSTALLATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT) ENVIRONMENT) ASSISTANT SECRETARY (MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS) GENERAL COUNSEL CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER/ G–6 OFFICER, G-6 INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDITOR GENERAL CHIEF OF LEGISLATIVE LIAISON CHIEF OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR, SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS CHIEF, NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU CHIEF OF STAFF, ARMY VICE CHIEF OF STAFF, ARMY SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY DIRECTOR OF THE ARMY STAFF DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, G–1 (PERSONNEL) CHIEF, ARMY RESERVE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, G–2 (INTELLIGENCE) CHIEF OF ENGINEERS DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, G–3/5/7 (OPERATIONS AND PLANS) SURGEON GENERAL DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, G–4 (LOGISTICS) CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, G–8 (PROGRAMS) PROVOST MARSHAL GENERAL ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARMY NATIONAL MILITARY CEMETERIES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY SECRETARY OF THE NAVY CHIEF OF NAVAL RESEARCH 1 EXECUTIVE CHIEF OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION) CHIEF OF INFORMATION UNDER SECRETARY OF THE NAVY AUDITOR GENERAL ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS) ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND COMPTROLLER) CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (INSTALLATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT) JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL OF THE NAVY GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DEPUTY CHIEF MANAGEMENT OFFICER/ DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE NAVY COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL OFFICE OF PROGRAM AND PROCESS ASSESSMENT NAVAL INSPECTOR GENERAL HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS BUREAU OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY SHORE ESTABLISHMENT NAVAL LEGAL SERVICE COMMAND NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND NAVAL SUPPLY SYSTEMS COMMAND UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY OFFICE OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS COMMAND STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS NAVY INSTALLATIONS COMMAND NAVAL WAR COLLEGE NAVAL SAFETY CENTER 2 UNITED STATES FLEET CYBER COMMAND OPERATING FORCES (SUPPORT) NAVY RESERVE FORCES UNITED STATES NAVAL FORCES EUROPE UNITED STATES NAVAL FORCES CENTRAL COMMAND ATLANTIC FLEET (INCLUDES FLEET MARINE FORCES) OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION FORCES NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND UNITEDMILITARY STATES NAVAL FORCES SOUTHERN SEALIFT COMMAND COMMAND PACIFIC FLEET PACIFIC FLEET INCLUDES (INCLUDES 4 FLEET MARINEFORCES) FORCES) FLEET MARINE 2 1 2 3 OPERATING FORCES OF THE MARINE CORPS FLEET FORCES 3 COMMAND Systems commands and SSP report to ASN (RDA) for acquisition matters only. Also includes other Echelon 2 commands and subordinate activities under the command or supervision of the designated organizations. Additional duty for Commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. For Interdeployment Training Cycle purposes. Commander, Fleet Forms Command Controls LANFLT and PACFLT assets. 4 For Interdeployment Training Cycle purposes. Commander, Fleet Forms Command Controls LANFLT and PACFLT assets. 3 SUPPORTING ESTABLISHMENT MARINE CORPS RESERVE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OFFICE OF INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL OFFICE OF CAREER, OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY TECHNICAL, AND EDUCATION ADULT EDUCATION OFFICE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICE OFFICE OF LEGISLATION AND CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER BUDGET SERVICE OFFICE OF PLANNING, EVALUATION AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY INITIATIVES INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS OFFICE FEDERAL STUDENT AID WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKAN NATIVE EDUCATION WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR HISPANICS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT SECRETARY OFFICE OF HEALTH REFORM DEPUTY SECRETARY CHIEF OF STAFF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HEALTH * ASSISTANT SECRETARY OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH FOR LEGISLATION ASSISTANT ASSISTANT SECRETARY SECRETARY FOR PLANNING AND EVALUATION FOR LEGISLATION ASSISTANT SECRETARY SECRETARY ASSISTANT FOR PLANNING AND EVALUATION FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE * ASSISTANT SECRETARY SECRETARY ASSISTANT FOR PUBLIC AND AFFAIRS FOR PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE* ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION * AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY * HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION * AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY * INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE * CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION * NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH * CENTER FOR FAITH-BASED AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS DEPARTMENTAL APPEALS BOARD SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION * * Designates a component of the Public Health Service. ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS GENERAL COUNSEL OFFICE OF GLOBAL AFFAIRS * INSPECTOR GENERAL OFFICE OF MEDICARE HEARINGS AND APPEALS OFFICE OFTHE NATIONAL COORDINATOR FOR HEALTH INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF FEDERAL HOUSING ENTERPRISE OVERSIGHT SECRETARY OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE BOARD SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS UTILIZATION OFFICE OF DEPARTMENTAL EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS AND COORDINATION ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH DEPUTY SECRETARY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER INSPECTOR GENERAL GENERAL COUNSEL OFFICE OF CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER OFFICE OF CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HOUSING FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER ASSISTANT DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR FIELD POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CONGRESSIONAL AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION CENTER FOR FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES OFFICE OF HEALTHY HOMES AND LEAD HAZARD CONTROL U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General Deputy Attorney General Associate Attorney General Solicitor General Office of Office of the Solicitor General Legal Policy Office of Public Affairs Federal Criminal Division National Security Divison Office of Professional Responsibility Drug Enforcement Administration Bureau of Prisons Office of the Inspector General Office of the Pardon Attorney Executive Office for United States Attorneys United States Marshals Service Justice Management Division United States Parole Commission United States Attorneys Interpol Washington Executive Office for Immigration Review Executive Office for Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Bureau of Investigation Community Oriented Policing Services Civil Rights Division Executive Office for United States Trustees Office of Information Policy Antitrust Divison Environmental and Natural Resources Division Office on Violence Against Women Foreign Claims Settlement Commission Tax Division Community Relations Service Office of Justice Programs Office for Access to Justice Civil Division Office of Legislative Affairs Office of Tribal Justice Office of Legal Counsel Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives Professional Responsibility Advisory Office DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF LABOR EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT CENTER FAITH-BASED CENTER FORFOR FAITH BASED AND AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS OFFICEOF OFTHE THE OMBUDSMAN OMBUDSMAN OFFICE FORTHE THEENERGY ENERGY EMPLOYEES FOR EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONS ILLNESS PROGRAMS OCCUPATIONS ILLNESS PROGRAM OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY BENEFITS REVIEW BOARD EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF LABOR OFFICE OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AND INTERGOVERMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WOMEN’S BUREAU OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICE MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR OFFICE OF FEDERAL CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE OF LABOR-MANAGEMENT STANDARDS BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL LABOR AFFAIRS OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POLICY OFFICE OF OFFICE OF WORKERS' WORKER’S COMPENSATION COMPENSATION PROGRAMS PROGRAMS OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Inspector General Deputy Secretary Chief of Staff Office of General Counsel Board of Veterans Appeals Aquisition, Logistics, and Construction Assistant Secretary for Management Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security and Preparedness Veterans Benefits Administration Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration Veterans Health Administration Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Assstant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs National Cemetary Administration Chief Veterans Experience Officer ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES COUNCIL CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSEMBLY GENERAL COUNSEL RESEARCH CHIEF CHIEF FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS OFFICER STAFF COUNSELS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE SERVICES OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS ADMINISTRATOR SCIENCE SCIENCE ADVISORY ADVISORY BOARD STAFF BOARD OFFICE OFFICE OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH PROTECTION OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT AND OUTREACH DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR CONGRESSIONAL AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR HOMELAND SECURITY ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR ADMINISTRATOR POLICY, FORECONOMICS POLICY AND INNOVATION ENVIRONMENTAL APPEALS BOARD ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR ADMINISTRATION AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR AIR AND RADIATION ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER GENERAL COUNSEL INSPECTOR GENERAL ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR INTERNATIONAL AND TRIBAL AFFAIRS ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR WATER REGION I (BOSTON, MA) REGION II (NEW YORK, NY) REGION VII (KANSAS CITY, KS) REGION III (PHILADELPHIA, PA) REGION VIII (DENVER, CO) REGION IV (ATLANTA, GA) REGION IX (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) REGION V (CHICAGO, IL) REGION X (SEATTLE, WA) REGION VI (DALLAS, TX) EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION GENERAL COUNSEL COMMISSIONER VICE CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER FIELD OFFICES LEGAL DIVISION EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS OFFICE OF FEDERAL OPERATIONS OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL OFFICE OF FIELD PROGRAMS FIELD OFFICES DISTRICT, AREA, AND LOCAL OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE OF RESEARCH, INFORMATION, AND PLANNING OFFICE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FHFA Organizational Chart Office of the DIRECTOR Office of the INSPECTOR GENERAL Office of the Ombudsman Office of the Chief Operating Officer Division of Enterprise Regulation Office of General Counsel Division of Bank Regulation Office of Minority and Women Inclusion Division of Housing Mission and Goals Division of Conservatorship Chief of Staff National Services Public Buildings Service General Services Administration Administrator Office of Government-wide Policy Office of Communications and Marketing Office of Administrative Services Office of the Chief Administration Officer Federal Acquisition Service Technology Transformation Service Independent Staff Offices Office of Inspector General Office of Civil Rights Office of Mission Assurance Office of Human Resource Management Office of the Chief Financial Services Officer Office of General Counsel Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Deputy Administrator New England Region 1 Northeast and Carribean Region 2 Boston, MA New York, NY Mid-Atlantic Region 3 Southwest Sunbelt Region 4 Philidelphia, PA Atlanta, GA Great Lakes Region 5 The Heartland, Region 6 Chicago, IL Kansas City, MO Greater Southwest Region 7 Rocky Mountain Region 8 Fort Worth, TX Denver, CO Pacific Rim Region 9 Northwest / Arctic Region 10 San Francisco, CA Auburn, WA Nation Capital Region 11 Civilian Contract Board of Appeals White House Liaison Office of Small Business Utilization Washington, DC MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD CHAIRMAN MEMBER VICE CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS CLERK OF THE GENERAL POLICY AND REGIONAL LAW JUDGE COUNSEL BOARD COUNSEL EVALUATION OPERATIONS FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION REGIONAL OFFICES ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT ATLANTA CHICAGO DALLAS PHILADELPHIA SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON, DC FIELD OFFICES DENVER NEW YORK NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION COMMISSION CHAIRMAN OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL OFFICE OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFFICE OF SECRETARIAT PHYSICAL PLANNING DIVISION POLICY AND RESEARCH DIVISION URBAN DESIGN AND PLAN REVIEW DIVISION NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE CHAIRMAN INSPECTOR GENERAL CHAIRMAN DEPUTY CHAIRMAN DIRECTOR OF WHITE HOUSE AND CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS PUBLICATIONS CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER GENERAL COUNSEL WE THE PEOPLE ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN FOR PLANNING AND OPERATIONS ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES GRANT MANAGEMENT HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT LIBRARY PLANNING AND BUDGET ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN FOR PROGRAMS CHALLENGE GRANTS DIGITAL HUMANITIES EDUCATION PROGRAMS PRESERVATION AND ACCESS PUBLIC PROGRAMS RESEARCH PROGRAMS FEDERAL / STATE PARTNERSHIP OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR PRINCIPAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR CHIEF MANAGEMENT OFFICER DEPUTY DIRECTOR INTELLIGENCE INTEGRATION INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT COUNCIL NATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM CENTER NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE COUNCIL NATIONAL COUNTERPROLIFERATION CENTER MISSION INTEGRATION DIVISION NATIONAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE EXECUTIVE POLICY AND STRATEGY CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER PARTNER ENGAGEMENT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY AND FACILITIES CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER SYSTEMS AND RESOURCE ANALYSES INFORMATION SHARING ENVIRONMENT GENERAL COUNSEL INSPECTOR GENERAL CIVIL LIBERTIES AND PRIVACY OFFICE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHIEF OF STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL DIRECTOR OFFICE OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CHIEF NEGOTIATIONS AND RESTRUCTURING CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DEPUTY DIRECTOR OPERATIONS DEPUTY DIRECTOR POLICY CORPORATE FINANCE AND RESTRUCTURING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS MODERNIZATION DEPARTMENT CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER CORPORATE INVESTMENTS DEPARTMENT BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION AND PAYMENT DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT BUDGET AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY DEPARTMENT FACILITIES AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS AND CONTROLS REVIEW DEPARTMENT POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT GENERAL COUNSEL CHIEF MANAGEMENT OFFICER PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
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