    [United States Government Manual]
    [June 02, 1998]
    [Pages 144-172]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

    Fourteenth Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues NW.,

    Washington, DC 20230
    Phone, 202-482-2000. Internet, http://www.doc.gov/.
    SECRETARY OF COMMERCE                             William M. Daley
        Chief of Staff                                David J. Lane
        Counselor to the Secretary                    (vacancy)
        Assistant to the Secretary and                Eric Biel, Acting
                Director, Office of Policy
                and Strategic Planning
        Executive Assistant to the Secretary          Shirley Rothlisberger
        Director, Office of White House               Parnice Green
                Liaison
        Executive Secretary                           James A. Dorskind
    Deputy Secretary of Commerce                      Robert L. Mallett
        Senior Advisor and Counselor to the           Erias A. Hyman
                Deputy Secretary
        Associate Deputy Secretary                    Kent Hughes
        Director, Office of Small and                 Brenda Black, Acting
                Disadvantaged Business
                Utilization
    General Counsel                                   Andrew J. Pincus
        Deputy General Counsel                        Kathryn R. Lunney
        Counselor to the General Counsel              (vacancy)
        Assistant General Counsel for                 Barbara S. Fredericks
                Administration
        Assistant General Counsel for                 Michael A. Levitt
                Legislation and Regulation
        Assistant General Counsel for                 Alden F. Abbott
                Finance and Litigation
        Chief Counsel for Economics and               Roxie Jones
                Statistics Administration
        Chief Counsel for Export                      Hoyt H. Zia
                Administration
        Chief Counsel for Import                      Stephen J. Powell
                Administration
        Chief Counsel for International               Eleanor Roberts Lewis
                Commerce
        Chief Counsel for Minority Business           Dinah Flynn, Acting
                Development
        Chief Counsel for Technology                  Mark Bohannon
                Administration
        Director, Commercial Law Development          Linda A. Wells
                Program
    Assistant Secretary for Legislative and           (vacancy)
            Intergovernmental Affairs
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                (vacancy)
                Legislative and
                Intergovernmental Affairs
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Mark T. Jurkovich
                Intergovernmental Affairs
    Inspector General                                 Johnnie E. Frazier,
                                                              Acting
        Deputy Inspector General                      (vacancy)
        Counsel to the Inspector General              Elizabeth T. Barlow
        Assistant Inspector General for               George E. Ross
                Auditing
        Assistant Inspector General for               Stephen E. Garmon
              Investigations
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        Assistant Inspector General for               Judith J. Gordon
                Systems Evaluation
        Assistant Inspector General for               Johnnie E. Frazier
                Inspections and Program
                Evaluations
        Assistant Inspector General for               Allan M. Fisher
                Compliance and
                Administration
    Director, Office of Public Affairs                Mary F. Hanley
    Press Secretary, Office of the Press Secretary    Maria T. Cardona
    Director, Office of Business Liaison              Lucie F. Naphin
    Director, Office of Consumer Affairs              Lajuan M. Johnson
    Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary   W. Scott Gould
            for Administration
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Linda J. Bilmes
                Administration
        Chief Information Officer                     (vacancy)
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                K. David Holmes, Jr.
                Security
        Director for Budget, Management, and          Alan P. Balutis
                Information and Deputy Chief
                Information Officer
            Director, Office of Budget                Mark E. Brown
            Director, Office of Management            Stephen C. Browning
                    and Organization
            Director, Office of Information           James McNamee
                    Policy and Technology
            Director, Office of Information           Lisa A. Westerback
                    Planning and Review
            Director, Office of Computer              Patrick F. Smith
                    Services
        Director, Office of Civil Rights              Kimberly H. Walton,
                                                              Acting
        Director for Executive Budgeting and          Sonya G. Stewart
                Assistance Management
            Director, Office of Executive             John J. Phelan III
                    Assistance Management
            Director, Office of Executive             James D. Lawler
                    Budgeting
        Director for Financial Management             Anthony Musick
                and Deputy Chief Financial
                Officer
            Deputy Director                           Douglas K. Day
            Director, Office of Financial             Theodore A. Johnson
                    Policy and Assistance
            Director, Office of Financial             (vacancy)
                    Management Systems
        Director for Human Resources                  Debra M. Tomchek
                Management
            Executive Resources Program               Deborah A. Jefferson
                    Director
            Personnel Oversight Program               James W. Gallo
                    Manager
            Deputy Director                           (vacancy)
            Human Resources Manager, Office           Anthony Calza, Acting
                    of Personnel Operations
            Director, Office of Programs and          Pamela E. Rankin
                    Policies
            Director, Office of Automated             Diane Atchinson
                    Systems and Pay Policy
        Director for Administrative Services          Hugh L. Brennan
            Director, Office of Safety and            Robert B. Heinemann
                    Building Management
            Director, Office of Real Estate           James M. Andrews
                    Policy and Major
                    Programs
            Director, Office of                       (vacancy)
                  Administrative
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        Director for Acquisition Management           Robert A. Welch
        Director for Systems and                      Ronald P. Hack
                Telecommunications
                Management
            Director, Office of                       Judy L. Cuddehe
                    Telecommunications
                    Management
            Director, Office of Information           Dale M. Lanser
                    Systems
            Director, Office of Technical             George H. Imber
                    Support
    Under Secretary for Economic Affairs and          Robert Shapiro
            Administrator, Economics and Statistics
            Administration
        Deputy Under Secretary                        (vacancy)
        Associate Under Secretary                     John Gray
        Executive Director                            Kim White
        Chief Economist                               Lee Price
        Director, Bureau of the Census                (vacancy)
            Deputy Director                           Bradford R. Huther
            Associate Director for                    (vacancy)
                    Communications
            Principal Associate Director and          Nancy A. Potok
                    Chief Financial Officer
            Principal Associate Director for          Paula J. Schneider
                    Programs
            Associate Director for                    Michael S. McKay,
                    Administration/                           Acting
                    Comptroller
            Associate Director for                    Karen F. Gregory
                    Information Technology
            Associate Director for Field              Marvin D. Raines
                    Operations
            Associate Director for Economic           Frederick T.
                    Programs                                  Knickerbocker
            Assistant Director for Economic           Thomas L. Mesenbourg
                    Programs
            Associate Director for Decennial          John H. Thompson
                    Census
            Associate Director for                    Nancy M. Gordon
                    Demographic Programs
            Associate Director for                    Cynthia Z.F. Clark
                    Methodology and
                    Standards
        Director, Bureau of Economic                  J. Stephen Landefeld
                Analysis
            Deputy Director                           Betty L. Barker
            Associate Director for National           Gerald F. Donahoe
                    Income Expenditures and
                    Wealth Accounts
            Associate Director for Regional           Hugh W. Knox
                    Economics
            Associate Director for                    Gerald A. Pollack
                    International Economics
            Associate Director for Industry           (vacancy)
                    Accounts
        Chief Economist                               Jack E. Triplett
        Chief Statistician                            Robert P. Parker
    Under Secretary for Export Administration         William A. Reinsch
        Deputy Under Secretary                        (vacancy)
        Director of Administration                    Miriam L. Cohen,
                                                              Acting
        Director of Congressional and Public          Rosemary Warren
                Affairs
        Assistant Secretary for Export                Roger R. Majak
                Administration
        Deputy Assistant Secretary                    Iain S. Baird
        Assistant Secretary for Export                Amanda F. DeBusk
                Enforcement
        Deputy Assistant Secretary                    Frank Deliberti
    Assistant Secretary for Economic Development      Phillip A. Singerman
        Deputy Assistant Secretary                    (vacancy)
        Chief Financial Officer                       Mitchell L. Laine
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Chester J. Straub, Jr.
              Program Operations
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        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Awilda R. Marquez
                Program Research and
                Evaluation
        Chief Counsel                                 Edward Levin
    Under Secretary for International Trade           David L. Aaron
        Deputy Under Secretary                        Timothy J. Hauser
        Counselor to the Department                   Jan H. Kalicki
        Chief Financial Officer and Director          Alan Neuschatz
                of Administration
        Assistant Secretary for Market                Franklin J. Vargo,
                Access and Compliance                         Acting
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for the            Regina Vargo
                Western Hemisphere
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Franklin J. Vargo
                Europe
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Judith Barnett
                Africa and the Near East
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia           (vacancy)
                and the Pacific
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for Japan          Marjory Searing
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                (vacancy)
                Agreements Compliance
        Assistant Secretary for Import                Robert S. LaRussa
                Administration
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Richard W. Moreland
                Antidumping Countervailing
                Enforcement I
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Richard W. Moreland,
                Antidumping Countervailing                    Acting
                Enforcement II
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Joseph A. Spetrini
                Antidumping Countervailing
                Enforcement III
        Assistant Secretary for Trade                 Ellis R. Mottur,
                Development                                   Acting
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for Basic          Michael J. Copps
                Industries
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Ellis R. Mottur
                Technology and Aerospace
                Industries
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                A. Everett James
                Service Industries and
                Finance
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Troy H. Cribb
                Textiles, Apparel, and
                Consumer Goods Industries
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Anne L. Alonzo
                Environmental Technologies
                Exports
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Leslie R. Doggett
                Tourism Industries
        Assistant Secretary and Director              Marjory Searing,
                General of the U.S. and                       Acting
                Foreign Commercial Service
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Daniel J. McLaughlin
                Domestic Operations
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Delores F. Harrod
                International Operations
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Mary Fran Kirchner
                Export Promotion Services
    Director, Minority Business Development Agency    Courtland V. Cox
        Deputy Director                               Paul R. Webber IV,
                                                              Acting
        Assistant Director for External               Barbara Maddox, Acting
                Affairs
        Associate Director                            Paul R. Webber IV,
                                                              Acting

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    Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere and     D. James Baker
            Administrator, National Oceanic and
            Atmospheric Administration
        Counselor to the Under Secretary              Susan B. Fruchter
        Assistant Secretary for Oceans and            Terry D. Garcia
                Atmosphere and Deputy
                Administrator
        Deputy Under Secretary for Oceans             William O. Mehuron,
                and Atmosphere                                Acting
        Associate Deputy Under Secretary              John J. Carey
        Chief Scientist                               (vacancy)
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                (vacancy)
                International Affairs
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Sally J. Yozell
                Oceans and Atmosphere
        Assistant Administrator for                   Rolland A. Schmitten
                Fisheries
        Assistant Administrator for Ocean             Nancy Foster
                Services and Coastal Zone
                Management
        Assistant Administrator for Oceanic           Elbert W. Friday, Jr.
                and Atmospheric Research
        Assistant Administrator for Weather           John J. Kelly, Jr.
                Services
        Assistant Administrator for                   Robert S. Winokur
                Satellite and Information
                Services
        Director, Global Programs                     J. Michael Hall
        Director, Coastal Ocean Program               Donald Scavia
        Director, Public and Constituent              Lori Ann Arguelles
                Affairs
        Director, Sustainable Development             (vacancy)
                and Intergovernmental
                Affairs
        Director, Policy and Strategic                Susan B. Fruchter
                Planning
        Director, Legislative Affairs                 Brian Wheeler
        Director, International Affairs               (vacancy)
        General Counsel                               Monica P. Medina
        Director, National Oceanic and                William L.
                Atmospheric Administration                    Stubblefield
                Corps Operations
        Chief Financial Officer/Chief                 Andrew Moxam, Acting
                Administrative Officer
        Director, High Performance Computing          Thomas N. Pyke, Jr.
                and Communications
        Director, Systems Acquisition                 William O. Mehuron
    Assistant Secretary for Communications and        Larry Irving
            Information
        Deputy Assistant Secretary                    Shirl G. Kinney
        Chief Counsel                                 Kathy D. Smith, Acting
        Director, Policy Coordination and             (vacancy)
                Management
        Associate Administrator for Spectrum          William T. Hatch,
                Management                                    Acting
        Associate Administrator for Policy            Kathryn C. Brown
                Analysis and Development
        Associate Administrator for                   J. Beckwith Burr,
                International Affairs                         Acting
        Associate Administrator for                   Bernadette A. McGuire-
                Telecommunications and                        Rivera
                Information Applications
    Assistant Secretary and Commissioner of Patents   Bruce A. Lehman
          and Trademarks
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        Deputy Assistant Secretary and                Lawrence J. Goffney,
                Deputy Commissioner                           Jr., Acting
        Assistant Commissioner for Patents            (vacancy)
        Assistant Commissioner for                    Philip G. Hampton
                Trademarks
        Associate Commissioner and Chief              (vacancy)
                Financial Officer
        Chief Information Officer                     Dennis Shaw
    Under Secretary for Technology                    Gary R. Bachula,
                                                              Acting
        Deputy Under Secretary                        Gary R. Bachula
        Staff Director for Technology                 Joyce S. Hasty
        Chief Counsel                                 Mark Bohannon
        Assistant Secretary for Technology            (vacancy)
                Policy
        Deputy Assistant Secretary for                Kelly H. Carnes
                Technology Policy
        Director, Office of International             Phyllis Genther
                Policy                                        Yoshida,
                                                              Acting
        Director, Office of Manufacturing             Cary Gravatt
                Competitiveness
        Director, Office of Space Commerce            Keith Calhoun-Senghor
        Director, Office of Technology                Jon Paugh
                Competitiveness
        Director, National Institute of               Raymond G. Kammer, Jr.
                Standards and Technology
            Deputy Director                           Robert E. Hebner,
                                                              Acting
            Director of Administration                Jorge R. Urrutia
            Director, Technology Services             Peter L.M. Heydemann
            Chief Financial Officer                   Robert E. Hebner,
                                                              Acting
            Director, Electronics and                 Judson C. French
                    Electrical Engineering
                    Laboratory
            Director, Chemical Science and            Hratch G. Semerjian
                    Technology Laboratory
            Director, Physics Laboratory              Katherine B. Gebbie
            Director, Materials Science and           Dale E. Hall, Acting
                    Engineering Laboratory
            Director, Building and Fire               Richard N. Wright
                    Research Laboratory
            Director, Information Technology          Shukri Wakid
                    Laboratory
            Director, Advanced Technology             Lura J. Powell
                    Program
            Director, Manufacturing                   Kevin M. Carr
                    Extension Partnership
                    Program
            Director, National Quality                Harry S. Hertz
                    Program
        Director, National Technical                  Donald W. Corrigan,
                Information Service                           Acting
            Deputy Director                           Donald W. Corrigan

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    The Department of Commerce encourages, serves, and promotes the Nation's
    international trade, economic growth, and technological advancement. The
    Department provides a wide variety of programs through the competitive
    free enterprise system. It offers assistance and information to increase
    America's competitiveness in the world economy; administers programs to
    prevent unfair foreign trade competition; provides social and economic
    statistics and analyses for business and government planners; provides
    research and support for the increased use of scientific, engineering,
    and technological development; works to improve our understanding and
    benefits of the Earth's physical environment and oceanic resources;
    grants patents and registers trademarks; develops policies and conducts

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    research on telecommunications; provides assistance to promote domestic
    economic development; and assists in the growth of minority businesses.

    The Department was designated as such by act of March 4, 1913 (15 U.S.C.
    1501), which reorganized the Department of Commerce and Labor, created
    by act of February 14, 1903 (15 U.S.C. 1501), by transferring all labor
    activities into a new, separate Department of Labor. The Department of
    Commerce (DOC) is composed of the Office of the Secretary and the
    operating units.

    Office of the Secretary

    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.

    Business Liaison  This office develops and promotes a cooperative
    working relationship and ensures effective communication between the
    Department of Commerce and the business community. The Office's
    objectives are to keep the business community aware of Department and
    administration resources, policies, and programs, and to keep Department
    and administration officials aware of issues of concern to business. The
    Office also promotes business involvement in departmental policymaking
    and program development, and provides technical assistance to businesses
    that desire help in dealing with the Government.

    For further information, call 202-482-3942.

    Consumer Affairs  This office seeks to promote a better understanding
    between businesses and consumers, to help business improve the quality
    of their services, to educate consumers to make wise purchasing
    decisions, and to provide the consumer viewpoint in the development of
    economic policy. Through a variety of programs, the Office works with
    businesses, consumers, Government agencies, and international
    organizations to develop innovative ways to encourage American
    businesses to become more competitive both in the United States and in
    the global marketplace.

    For further information, contact the Office of Consumer Affairs, U.S.
    Department of Commerce, Room H5718, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-
    482-5001. Fax, 202-482-6007. E-mail, caffairs@doc.gov.

    Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization  The Office of Small and
    Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) serves as the principal
    departmental advocate for small, minority, and women business owners. It
    assures that small firms fully participate in Commerce programs and
    receive the maximum amount of Commerce contract and subcontract dollars.
        The Office is the focal point of the Department's constant efforts
    to increase awards to small firms by searching for opportunities to
    match with the capabilities of small, minority, and women-owned firms.
        It informs the small business community about Commerce opportunities
    by publishing the Annual Forecast of Contracts, by individual
    counseling, and by participating with other Federal agencies and trade
    associations at procurement fairs.
        The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization was
    established by the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 644).

    For further information, call 202-482-1472.

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    Economics and Statistics Administration

    The Under Secretary for Economic Affairs advises the Secretary and other
    Government officials on matters relating to economic developments and
    forecasts and on the development of macroeconomic and microeconomic
    policy. The Under Secretary, as Administrator of the Economics and
    Statistics Administration, exercises general supervision over the Bureau
    of the Census and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
        Current economic data are available to the public through the STAT-
    USA Internet (http://www.stat-usa.gov), the National Trade Data Bank,
    and the Economic Bulletin Board.

    For further information, call 800-782-8872.

    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 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 States Code. The law also provides that the information
    collected by the Bureau from individual persons, households, or
    establishments be kept strictly confidential and be used only for
    statistical purposes.
        The principal functions of the Bureau include:
        --decennial censuses of population and housing;
        --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 States 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 Bureau makes available statistical results of its censuses,
    surveys, and other programs to the public through printed reports,
    computer tape, CD-ROM's, the Internet, and other media and 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.

                                        Field Organization--Bureau of the Census
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                                Office                                                  Address
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    REGIONAL OFFICES:
      ATLANTA--AL, FL, GA                                          Suite 3200, 101 Marietta St. NW., Atlanta, GA
                                                                    30303-2700

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      BOSTON--CT, MA, ME, NH, NY (all counties not listed under    Suite 301, 2 Copley Pl., P.O. Box 9108, Boston,
       the New York Regional Office), RI, and VT                    MA 02117-9108
      CHARLOTTE--KY, NC, SC, TN, VA                                Suite 106, 901 Center Park Dr., Charlotte, NC
                                                                    28217-2935
      CHICAGO--IL, IN, WI                                          Suite 5501, 2255 Enterprise Dr., Westchester, IL
                                                                    60154-5800
      DALLAS--LA, MS, TX                                           Suite 210, 6303 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX
                                                                    75235-5269
      DENVER--AZ, CO, MT, NE, ND, NM, NV, SD, UT, and WY           Suite 100, 6900 W. Jefferson Ave., Denver, CO
                                                                    80235-2032
      DETROIT--MI, OH, WV                                          P.O. Box 33405, 1395 Brewery Park Blvd., Detroit,
                                                                    MI 48232-5405
      KANSAS CITY--AR, IA, KS, MN, MO, OK                          Suite 600, 400 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101-
                                                                    2410
      LOS ANGELES--CA (counties of Fresno, Imperial, Inyo, Kern,   Suite 300, 15350 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406-
       Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey,      4224
       Orange, Riverside, San Benito, San Bernadino, San Diego,
       San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura), HI
      NEW YORK--NJ (counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex,  Rm. 37-100, 26 Federal Plz., New York, NY 10278-
       Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren), NY    0044
       (counties of Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens,
       Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester)
      PHILADELPHIA--DC, DE, MD, NJ (all counties not listed under  21st Fl., 1601 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103-
       the New York Regional Office), PA                            2395
      SEATTLE--AK, CA (all counties not listed under the Los       Rm. 5100, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104-5018
       Angeles Regional Office), ID, OR, WA
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    For further information, contact the Public Information Office, Bureau
    of the Census, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20233. Phone, 301-
    457-2804. Fax, 301-457-3670.

    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) is the Nation's economic
    accountant--integrating and interpreting a variety of source data to
    draw a complete and consistent picture of the U.S. economy. Its economic
    accounts provide information on such key issues as economic growth,
    regional development, and the Nation's position in the world economy.
        The national income and product accounts--featuring gross domestic
    product--provide a quantitative view of the production, distribution,
    and use of the Nation's output. The Bureau also prepares estimates of
    the Nation's tangible wealth and input-output tables that show how
    industries interact.
        The regional economic accounts provide estimates of personal income,
    population, and employment for regions, States, and metropolitan areas.
    The Bureau prepares estimates of gross state product and projections of
    regional economic activity.
        The international economic accounts encompass U.S. international
    transactions (balance of payments) with foreign countries and the
    international investment position of the United States. The Bureau
    provides survey-based data on foreign direct investment in the U.S. and
    U.S. direct investment abroad.

    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.

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    Bureau of Export Administration

    [For the Bureau of Export Administration statement of organization, see
    the Federal Register of June 7, 1988, 53 FR 20881]

    The Bureau of Export Administration was established as a separate agency
    within the Department of Commerce on October 1, 1987, to separate the
    functions of export promotion and export control as mandated by the
    Export Administration Act, as amended (50 U.S.C. app. 2401 et seq.).
        The Bureau directs the Nation's export control policy. Major
    functions include processing license applications, conducting foreign
    availability studies to determine when products should be decontrolled,
    and enforcing U.S. export control laws.
    Export Administration  This office oversees export licensing, technology
    and policy analysis, economic security and nonproliferation issues, and
    foreign availability determinations. These activities are instrumental
    in reducing processing time for granting export licenses and in keeping
    the list of controlled technology consistent with current risks. This
    office also works with our allies in seeking stronger, more uniform ways
    of controlling strategic exports.
    Export Enforcement  This office investigates breaches of U.S. export
    control laws and analyzes export intelligence to assess diversion risks.
    In addition, this office administers and enforces the antiboycott
    provisions of the Export Administration Act.

                 Field Offices--Bureau of Export Administration
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                   Field Area                             Address
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Boston, MA..............................  Rm. 350, 10 Causeway St.,
                                               02222
    Dallas, TX..............................  Rm. 622, 525 Griffin St.,
                                               75202
    Des Plaines, IL.........................  Suite 300, 2400 E. Devon Ave.,
                                               60018
    Fort Lauderdale, FL.....................  200 E. Lasolas Blvd., 33301
    Irvine, CA..............................  Suite 310, 2601 Main St.,
                                               92714
    Newport Beach, CA.......................  Suite 345, 3300 Irvine Ave.,
                                               92660
    San Jose, CA............................  Suite 250, 96 N. 3d St., 95112-
                                               5519
    Santa Clara, CA.........................  Suite 333, 5201 Great America
                                               Pkwy., 95054
    Springfield, VA.........................  Rm. 201, 8001 Forbes Pl., P.O.
                                               Box 1838, 22151
    Staten Island, NY.......................  2 Teleport Dr., 10311
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

    For further information, contact the Bureau of Export Administration,
    Office of Public Affairs, Room 3897, Fourteenth Street and Constitution
    Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-2721.

    Economic Development Administration

    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, as a result, lagged in economic
    development, industrial growth, and personal income.
        The Administration's economic development assistance programs
    (EDAP's) are carried out through a network of headquarters and regional
    personnel. It provides grants for public works and development
    facilities, planning and coordination, defense conversion, and other
    financial assistance that help to reduce substantial and persistent
    unemployment in economically distressed areas.
         Public works and development facilities grants support
    infrastructure projects that foster the establishment or

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    expansion of industrial and commercial businesses, supporting the
    retention and creation of jobs.
        Planning grants support the design and implementation of effective
    economic development policies and programs, by local development
    organizations, in States and communities.
        Technical assistance grants provide for local feasibility and
    industry studies, management and operational assistance, natural
    resource development, and export promotion. In addition, EDA funds a
    network of university centers that provides technical assistance.
        Research, evaluation, and demonstration funds are used to support
    studies about the causes of economic distress and to seek solutions to
    counteract and prevent such problems.
        Economic readjustment grants help communities adjust to a gradual
    erosion or sudden dislocation of their local economic structure.
        Defense conversion grants assist communities adversely affected by
    Department of Defense base closures and defense contract cutbacks, as
    well as Department of Energy realignments, by providing development
    tools that can be effectively and easily implemented.
        The Trade Adjustment Assistance Program provides technical
    assistance to certified firms and industries which have been
    economically injured by the impact of decreased imports. Comprehensive
    technical assistance is provided through the Department's wide-ranging
    network of assistance centers.

              Regional Offices--Economic Development Administration
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                     Region                               Address
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Atlanta, GA.............................  Suite 1820, 401 W. Peachtree
                                               St. NW., 30308-3510
      Alabama...............................  Contact Atlanta Regional
                                               Office
      Florida...............................  Contact Atlanta Regional
                                               Office
      Georgia...............................  Contact Atlanta Regional
                                               Office
      Kentucky..............................  Suite 200, 771 Corporate Dr.,
                                               Lexington, KY 40503-5477
      Mississippi...........................  Contact Atlanta Regional
                                               Office
      North Carolina and South Carolina.....  Rm. 840, 1835 Assembly St.,
                                               Columbia, SC 29201
      Tennessee.............................  Suite 200, 771 Corporate Dr.,
                                               Lexington, KY 40503-5477
    Austin, TX..............................  Suite 121, 903 San Jacinto
                                               Blvd., Austin, TX 78701
      Arkansas..............................  Rm. 2509, 700 W. Capitol St.,
                                               Little Rock, AR 72201
      Louisiana.............................  Rm. 1025, 501 Magazine St.,
                                               New Orleans, LA 70130
      New Mexico............................  Contact Austin Regional Office
      Oklahoma..............................  Contact Austin Regional Office
      Texas.................................  Contact Austin Regional Office
    Chicago, IL.............................  Suite 855, 111 N. Canal, 60606-
                                               7204
      Illinois..............................  104 Federal Bldg., 515 W. 1st
                                               St., Duluth, MN 55802
      Indiana...............................  Rm. 607, 200 N. High St.,
                                               Columbus, OH 43214
      Michigan..............................  Contact Chicago Regional
                                               Office
      Minnesota.............................  Rm. 104, 515 W. 1st St.,
                                               Duluth, MN 55802
      Ohio..................................  Rm. 607, 200 N. High St.,
                                               Columbus, OH 43214
      Wisconsin.............................  Contact Chicago Regional
                                               Office
    Denver, CO..............................  Suite 670, 1244 Speer Blvd.,
                                               80204
      Colorado and Kansas...................  Rm. 632, 1244 Speer Blvd.,
                                               Denver, CO 80204
      Iowa..................................  Rm. 593A, 210 Walnut St., Des
                                               Moines, IA 50309
      Missouri..............................  Rm. B-2, 608 E. Cherry St.,
                                               Columbia, MO 65201
      Montana...............................  Rm. 196, Federal Bldg.,
                                               Helena, MT 59626
      North Dakota and South Dakota.........  Rm. 216, 102 4th Ave. SE.,
                                               Aberdeen, SD 57401
      Nebraska..............................  Rm. 593A, 210 Walnut St., Des
                                               Moines, IA 50309
      Utah and Wyoming......................  125 S. State St., Salt Lake
                                               City, UT 84138
    Philadelphia, PA........................  Suite 140 South, Independence
                                               Sq. West, Philadelphia, PA
                                               19106
      Connecticut...........................  Contact Philadelphia Regional
                                               Office
      District of Columbia..................  Contact Philadelphia Regional
                                               Office
      Delaware..............................  Contact Philadelphia Regional
                                               Office
      Maine.................................  Contact Philadelphia Regional
                                               Office
      Maryland and Virginia.................  Rm. 474, 400 N. 8th St.,
                                               Richmond, VA 23240
      Massachusetts.........................  Contact Philadelphia Regional
                                               Office
      New Jersey............................  Contact Philadelphia Regional
                                               Office
      New Hampshire and Vermont.............  Suite 209, 143 N. Main St.,
                                               Concord, NH 03301
      New York..............................  Suite 104, 620 Erie Blvd. W.,
                                               Syracuse, NY 13204
      Pennsylvania..........................  1933A New Bernick Hwy.,
                                               Bloomsburg, PA 17815
      Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands........  Suite 602, 654 Munoz Rivera
                                               Ave., Hato Rey, PR 00918-1738
      Rhode Island..........................  Contact Philadelphia Regional
                                               Office
      West Virginia.........................  Rm. 141, 405 Capital St.,
                                               Charleston, WV 25301
    Seattle, WA.............................  Rm. 1856, 915 2d Ave., 98174
      Alaska................................  Rm. G-80, 605 W. 4th Ave.,
                                               Anchorage, AK 99501-7594
      Arizona...............................  Rm. 441, 304 N. 8th St.,
                                               Boise, ID 83702

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      California............................  Suite 244, 121 SW. Salmon St.,
                                               Portland, OR 97204
      ......................................  Rm. 135B, 280 1st St., San
                                               Jose, CA 95112
      ......................................  Suite 411, 801 I St.,
                                               Sacramento, CA 95814
      ......................................  Suite 205, 283 S. Lake Ave.,
                                               Pasadena, CA 91101
      Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Marshall  P.O. Box 50264, Honolulu, HI
     Islands, Micronesia, and Northern         96850
     Marianas.
      Idaho.................................  Rm. 441, 304 N. 8th St.,
                                               Boise, ID 83702
      Oregon................................  Suite 244, 121 SW. Salmon St.,
                                               Portland, OR 97204
      Washington............................  Contact Seattle Regional
                                               Office
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

    For further information, contact the Economic Development
    Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone,
    202-482-5314. Fax, 202-482-0995.

    International Trade Administration

    [For the International Trade Administration statement of organization,
    see the Federal Register of Jan. 25, 1980, 45 FR 6148]

    The International Trade Administration 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 Administration is headed by the Under Secretary for
    International Trade, who coordinates all issues concerning trade
    promotion, international commercial policy, market access, and trade law
    enforcement. The Administration is responsible for nonagricultural trade
    operations of the U.S. Government and supports the trade policy
    negotiation efforts of the U.S. Trade Representative.
    Import Administration  The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Import
    Administration defends American industry against injurious and unfair
    trade practices by administering efficiently, fairly, and in a manner
    consistent with U.S. international trade obligations the antidumping and
    countervailing duty laws of the United States; the machine tool
    arrangements with Japan and Taiwan under the President's Machine Tool
    Program. The Office ensures the proper administration of foreign trade
    zones and advises the Secretary on establishment of new zones; and
    administers programs governing watch assemblies, and other statutory
    import programs.
    Market Access and Compliance  The Office of the Assistant Secretary for
    Market Access and Compliance advises on the analysis, formulation, and
    implementation of U.S. international economic policies and carries out
    programs to promote international trade, improve access by U.S.
    companies to overseas markets, and strengthen the international trade
    and investment position of the United States. Through the five regional
    Deputy Assistant Secretaries (Europe; Western Hemisphere; Asia and the
    Pacific; Africa and the Near East; and Japan), the Office analyzes and
    develops recommendations for region- and country-specific international
    economic, trade, and investment policy strategies and objectives. In
    addition, the Office is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and
    enforcing foreign compliance with bilateral and multilateral trade
    agreements.
    Trade Development  The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Trade
    Development advises on international trade and investment policies
    pertaining to U.S. industrial sectors, carries out programs to
    strengthen domestic export competitiveness, and promotes U.S. industry
    participation in international markets. The Office manages an integrated
    trade development program that includes industry analysis and trade

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    promotion organized by industry sectors, including technology and
    aerospace; basic industries; service industries and finance; textiles,
    apparel, and consumer goods; environmental technologies; and tourism.
    U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service  The U.S. and Foreign Commercial
    Service develops, produces, markets, and manages an effective line of
    high-quality products and services geared to the marketing information
    needs of the U.S. exporting and international business community. The
    Service delivers programs through 100 U.S. export assistance centers
    located in the United States, and 141 posts located in 76 countries
    throughout the world. It supports overseas trade promotion events;
    manages a variety of export promotion services and products; promotes
    U.S. products and services throughout the world market; conducts
    conferences and seminars in the United States; and assists State and
    private-sector organizations on export financing.

                                  Domestic Offices--International Trade Administration
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Address                             Director/Manager             Telephone          Fax
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Alabama (Rm. 707, 950 22d St. N., Birmingham,   George Norton...................    205-731-1331    205-731-0076
     35203).
    Alaska (Suite 700, 3601 C St., Anchorage,       Charles Becker..................    907-271-6237    907-271-6242
     99503).
    Arizona (Suite 970, 2901 N. Central Ave.,       Frank Woods.....................    602-640-2513    602-640-2518
     Phoenix, 85012).
    Arkansas (Suite 700, 425 W. Capitol Ave.,       Lon J. Hardin...................    501-324-5794    501-324-7380
     Little Rock, 72201).
    California
     Fresno (390-B Fir Ave., Clovis, 93611).......  Arlene Mayeda...................    209-325-1619    209-325-1647
     Long Beach (Suite 1670, One World Trade Ctr.,  Joe Sachs.......................    562-980-4550    562-980-4561
     90831).
     Los Angeles (Suite 172, 350 S. Figueroa St.,   Jim Cunningham..................    213-894-8784    213-894-8790
     90071).
     Monterey (Suite 200, 411 Pacific St., 93940).  Dao Le..........................    408-641-9850    408-641-9849
     Newport Beach (Suite 305, 3300 Irvine Ave.,    Paul Tambakis...................    714-660-1688    714-660-8039
     92660).
     Novato (Suite 102, 330 Ignacio Blvd., 94949).  Elizabeth Krauth................    415-883-1966    415-883-2711
     Oakland (Suite 740, 530 Water St., 94607)....  Raj Shea........................    510-273-7350    510-251-7352
     Ontario (Suite 121, 2940 Inland Empire Blvd.,  Fred Latuperissa................    909-466-4134    909-466-4140
     91764).
     Oxnard (Suite 2090, 300 Esplanade Dr., 93030)  Gerald Vaughn...................    805-981-8150    805-981-1855
     Sacramento (2d Fl., 917 7th St., 95814)......  Brooks Ohlson...................    916-498-5155    916-498-5923
     San Diego (Suite 230, 6363 Greenwich Dr.,      Mary Delmage....................    619-557-5395    619-557-6176
     92122).
     San Francisco (14th Fl. 250 Montgomery St.,    (Vacancy).......................    415-705-2300    415-705-2297
     94104).
     San Jose (Suite 1001, 101 Park Center Plz.,    James S. Kennedy................    408-271-7300    408-271-7307
     95113).
     Santa Clara (Rm. 456, 5201 Great America       James Rigassio..................    408-970-4610    408-970-4618
     Pkwy., 95054).
     West Los Angeles (Suite 975, 11150 Olympic     Sherwin Chen....................    310-235-7104    310-235-7220
     Blvd., 90064).
    Colorado (Suite 680, 1625 Broadway, Denver,     Nancy Charles-Parker............    303-844-6622    303-844-5651
     80202).
    Connecticut (Suite 903, 213 Court St.,          Carl Jacobsen...................    860-638-6950    860-638-6970
     Middletown, 06457-3346).
    Delaware (Suite 1501, 615 Chestnut St.,         Maria Galindo...................    215-597-6101    215-597-6123
     Philadelphia, PA 19106).
    Florida
     Clearwater (1130 Cleveland St., 34615).......  George Martinez.................    813-461-0011    813-449-2889
     Miami (Suite 617, 5600 NW. 36th St., 33166)..  John McCartney..................    305-526-7425    305-526-7434
     Orlando (Suite 1270, 200 E. Robinson St.,      Philip A. Ouzts.................    407-648-6235    407-648-6756
     32801).
     Tallahassee (Suite 2001, The Capitol, 32399-   Michael Higgins.................    850-488-6469    850-487-3014
     0001).
    Georgia
     Atlanta (Suite 200, 285 Peachtree Ctr. Ave.    Samuel P. Troy..................    404-657-1900    404-657-1970
     NE., 30303-1229).
     Savannah (Suite 100, 6001 Chatham Ctr. Dr.,    Barbara Prieto..................    912-652-4204    912-652-4241
     31405).
    Hawaii (Rm. 4106, 300 Ala Moana Blvd.,          Amer Kayani.....................    808-541-1782    808-541-3435
     Honolulu, 96850).
    Idaho (2d Fl., 700 W. State St., Boise, 83720)  Steve Thompson..................    208-334-3857    208-334-2783
    Illinois
     Chicago (Suite 2440, 55 W. Monroe St., 60603)  Mary N. Joyce...................    312-353-8040    312-353-8098
     Highland Park (Suite 150, 610 Central Ave.,    Robin F. Mugford................    847-681-8010    847-681-8012
     60035).
     Rockford (515 N. Court St., 61110)...........  James Mied......................    815-987-8123    815-963-7943
     Wheaton (201 E. Loop Rd., 60187).............  (Vacancy).......................    312-353-4332    312-353-4336
    Indiana (Suite 106, 11405 N. Pennsylvania St.,  Dan Swart.......................    317-582-2300    317-582-2301
     Carmel, 46032).
    Iowa (Rm. 817, 210 Walnut St., Des Moines,      Allen Patch.....................    515-284-4222    515-284-4021
     50309).
    Kansas (151 N. Volutsia, Wichita, 67214)......  George D. Lavid.................    316-269-6160    316-683-7326
    Kentucky
     Louisville (Rm. 634B, 601 W. Broadway, 40202)  John Autin......................    502-582-5066    502-582-6573
     Somerset (Suite 320, 2292 S. Hwy. 27, 42501).  Sara Melton.....................    606-677-6160    606-677-6161
    Louisiana
     New Orleans (Suite 2150, 365 Canal St.,        David Spann.....................    504-589-6546    504-589-2337
     70130).
     Shreveport (5210 Hollywood Ave. Annex, 71109.  Norbert O. Gannon...............    318-676-3064    318-676-3063
    Maine (511 Congress St., Portland, 04101).....  Jeffrey Porter..................    207-541-7400    207-541-7420
    Maryland (Suite 2432, 401 E. Pratt St.,         Michael Keaveny.................    410-962-4539    410-962-4529
     Baltimore, 21202).
    Massachusetts
     Boston (Suite 307, 164 Northern Ave., 02210).  Frank J. O'Connor...............    617-424-5990    617-424-5992

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     Marlborough (Unit 102, 100 Granger Blvd.,      William Davis...................    508-624-6000    508-624-7145
     01752).
    Michigan
     Ann Arbor (Suite 103, 425 S. Main St., 48104)  Paul Litton.....................    313-741-2430    313-741-2432
     Detroit (Suite 2220, 211 W. Fort St., 48226).  Neil Hesse......................    313-226-3650    313-226-3657
     Grand Rapids (Suite 718-S, 301 W. Fulton St.,  Thomas Maguire..................    616-458-3564    616-458-3872
     49504).
     Pontiac (250 Elizabeth Lake Rd., 48341)......  Richard Corson..................    248-975-9600    248-975-9606
    Minnesota (Rm. 108, 110 S. 4th St.,             Ronald E. Kramer................    612-348-1638    612-348-1650
     Minneapolis, 55401).
    Mississippi (704 E. Main St., Raymond, 39154).  Harrison Ford...................    601-857-0128    601-857-0026
    Missouri
     Kansas City (Suite 650, 2345 Grand, 64108)...  Thomas A. Strauss...............    816-410-9201    816-410-9208
     St. Louis (Suite 303, 8182 Maryland Ave.,      Randall J. LaBounty.............    314-425-3302    314-425-3381
     63105).
    Montana (2d Fl., 700 W. State St., Boise, ID    Steve Thompson..................    208-334-3857    208-334-2783
     83720).
    Nebraska (11135 ``O'' St., Omaha, 68137)......  (Vacancy).......................    402-221-3664    402-221-3668
    Nevada (Suite 152, 1755 E. Plumb La., Reno,     Jere Dabbs......................    702-784-5203    702-784-5343
     89502).
    New Hampshire (17 New Hampshire Ave.,           Susan Berry.....................    603-334-6074    603-334-6110
     Portsmouth, 03801-2838).
    New Jersey
     Newark (9th Fl., One Gateway Center, 07102)..  William Spitler.................    201-645-4682    201-645-4783
     Trenton (Suite 100, Bldg. 6, 3131 Princeton    Rod Stuart......................    609-989-2100    609-989-2395
     Pk., 08648).
    New Mexico (P.O. Box 20003, Santa Fe, 87504-    Sandra Necessary................    505-827-0350    505-827-0263
     5003).
    New York
     Buffalo (Rm. 1304, 111 W. Huron St., 14202)..  George Buchanan.................    716-551-4191    716-551-5290
     Harlem (Suite 904, 163 W. 125th St., New       K. L. Fredericks................    212-860-6200    212-860-6203
     York, 10027).
     Long Island (Rm. 207, 1550 Franklin Ave.,      George Soteros..................    516-739-1765    516-739-3310
     Mineola 11501).
     New York (Rm. 635, 6 World Trade Ctr., 10048)  Joel W. Barkan, Acting..........    212-466-5222    212-264-1356
     Westchester (707 W. Chester Ave., White        Joan Kanlian....................    914-682-6218    914-682-6698
     Plains, 10604).
    North Carolina
     Charlotte (Suite 435, 521 E. Morehead St.,     Roger Fortner...................    704-333-4886    704-332-2681
     28202).
     Greensboro (Suite 400, 400 W. Market St.,      Linda Jones, Acting.............    910-333-5345    910-333-5158
     27401).
    North Dakota (Rm. 108, 110 S. 4th St.,          Ronald E. Kramer................    612-348-1638    612-348-1650
     Minneapolis, MN 55401).
    Ohio
     Cincinnati (Suite 2650, 36 E. 7th St., 45202)  Michael Miller..................    513-684-2944    513-684-3227
     Cleveland (Suite 700, 600 Superior Ave. E.,    Clem von Koschembahr, Acting....    216-522-4750    216-522-2235
     44114).
     Columbus (4th Fl., 37 N. High St., 43215)....  Mary Beth Double................    614-365-9510    614-365-9598
     Toledo (300 Madison Ave., 43604).............  Robert Abrahams.................    419-241-0683    419-241-0684
    Oklahoma
     Oklahoma City (Suite 330, 301 NW. 63d St.,     Ronald L. Wilson................    405-231-5302    405-231-4211
     73116).
     Tulsa (Suite 1400, 700 N. Greenwood Ave.,      (Vacancy).......................    918-581-7650    918-594-8413
     74106).
    Oregon
     Eugene (Suite 13, 1445 Willamette St., 97401-  Pamela Ward.....................    541-465-6575    541-465-6704
     4003).
     Portland (Suite 242, 121 SW. Salmon St.,       Scott Goddin....................    503-326-3001    503-326-6351
     97204).
    Pennsylvania
     Harrisburg (3d Fl., 417 Walnut St., 17101)...  Deborah Doherty.................    717-232-0051    717-232-0054
     Philadelphia (Suite 1501, 615 Chestnut St.,    Maria Galindo...................    215-597-6101    215-597-6123
     19106).
     Pittsburgh (2002 Federal Bldg, 1000 Liberty    Ted Amn.........................    412-395-5050    412-395-4875
     Ave., 15222).
     Scranton (Suite B, One Montage Mt. Rd.,        Henry LaBlanc...................    717-969-2530    717-969-2539
     Moosic, 18507).
    Puerto Rico (Rm. G-55, Chardon Ave., San Juan   J. Enrique Vilella..............    787-766-5555    787-766-5692
     (Hato Rey), 00918).
    Rhode Island (One W. Exchange St., Providence,  Raimond Meerbach................    401-528-5104    401-528-5067
     02903).
    South Carolina
     Charleston (81 Mary St., 29403)..............  David Kuhlmeier.................    803-727-4051    803-727-4052
     Columbia (Suite 172, 1835 Assembly St.,        Ann Watts.......................    803-765-5345    803-253-3614
     29201).
     Greenville (Suite 109, Bldg. 1, 555 N.         Denis Csizmadia.................    864-271-1976    864-271-4171
     Pleasantburg Dr., 29607).
    South Dakota (Rm. SS-29A, 2001 S. Summit Ave.,  (Vacancy).......................    605-330-4264    605-330-4266
     Sioux Falls, 57197).
    Tennessee
     Knoxville (301 E. Church Ave., 37915)........  Thomas McGinty..................    423-545-4637    423-545-4435
     Memphis (Suite 200, 22 N. Front St., 38103)..  Ree Russell.....................    901-544-4137    901-544-3646
     Nashville (Suite 114, 404 James Robertson      Michael Speck...................    615-736-5161    615-736-2454
     Pkwy, 37219).
    Texas
     Austin (2d Fl., 1700 Congress, 78701)........  Karen Parker....................    512-916-5939    512-916-5940
     Dallas (Suite 170, 2050 N. Stemmons Fwy.,      Bill Schrage....................    214-767-0542    214-767-8240
     75207).
     Fort Worth (711 Houston St., 76102)..........  Vavie Sellschopp................    817-212-2673    817-978-0178
     Houston (Suite 1160, 500 Dallas, 77002)......  James D. Cook...................    713-718-3062    713-718-3060
     San Antonio (Suite 450, 1222 N. Main, 78212).  Mitchel Auerbach................    210-228-9878    210-228-9874
    Utah (Suite 221, 324 S. State St., Salt Lake    Stephen P. Smoot................    801-524-5116    801-524-5886
     City, 84111).
    Vermont (National Life Building, Drawer 20,     James Cox.......................    802-828-4508    802-828-3258
     Montpelier, 05620-0501).
    Virginia
     Arlington (Suite 1300, 1616 N. Fort Myer Dr.,  Sylvia Burns....................    703-524-2885    703-524-2649
     22209).
     Richmond (Suite 550, 704 E. Franklin St.,      William D. Coale, Jr............    804-771-2246    804-771-2390
     23219).
    Washington
     Seattle (Suite 650, 2001 6th Ave., 98121)....  Lisa Kjaer-Schade...............    206-553-5615    206-553-7253

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     Spokane (Suite 400, 801 W. Riverside Ave.,     James K. Hellwig................    509-353-2625    509-353-2449
     99201).
    West Virginia
     Charleston (Suite 807, 405 Capitol St.,        Harvey Timberlake...............    304-347-5123    304-347-5408
     25301).
     Wheeling (2d Fl., 1310 Market St., 26003)....  Martha Butwin...................    304-233-7472    304-233-7492
    Wisconsin (Rm. 596, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave.,      Paul D. Churchill...............    414-297-3473    414-297-3470
     Milwaukee, 53202).
    Wyoming (Suite 680, 1625 Broadway, Denver,      Nancy Charles-Parker............    303-844-6622    303-844-5651
     80202).
    EASTERN REGION (Suite 2450, 401 E. Pratt St.,   Thomas Cox......................    410-962-2805    410-962-2799
     Baltimore, MD 21202).
    MID-EASTERN REGION (Suite 2025, 36 E. 7th St.,  Gordon B. Thomas................    513-684-2947    513-684-3200
     Cincinnati, OH 45202).
    MID-WESTERN REGION (Suite 1011, 8182 Maryland   Sandra Gerley...................    314-425-3300    314-425-3375
     Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105).
    WESTERN REGION (14th Fl., 250 Montgomery St.,   Keith Bovetti...................    415-705-2310    415-705-2299
     San Francisco, CA 94104).
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    For further information, contact the International Trade Administration,
    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-3809.

    Minority Business Development Agency

    [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, formerly the Office of
    Minority Business Enterprise, was established by the Secretary of
    Commerce on November 1, 1979, and operates under the authority of
    Executive Order 11625 of October 13, 1971. The Agency develops and
    coordinates a national program for minority business enterprise.
        The Agency was created to assist minority businesses in achieving
    effective and equitable participation in the American free enterprise
    system and in overcoming social and economic disadvantages that have
    limited their participation in the past. The Agency provides national
    policies and leadership in forming and strengthening 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 that provide management and
    technical assistance and other business development services; and
    Electronic Commerce which includes a Web page on the Internet that will
    show how to start a business and use of the Electronic Commerce to
    electronically match business with 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.

                                 Regional Offices--Minority Business Development Agency
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Region                         Address                         Director                 Telephone
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Atlanta, GA.....................  Suite 1715, 401 W.           Robert Henderson.................    404-730-3300
                                       Peachtree St. NW., 30308-
                                       3516.
    Chicago, IL.....................  Suite 1406, 55 E. Monroe     David Vega.......................    312-353-0182
                                       St., 60603.
    Dallas, TX......................  Suite 7B23, 1100 Commerce    John Iglehart....................    214-767-8001
                                       St., 75242.
    New York, NY....................  Suite 37-20, 26 Federal      Heyward Davenport................    212-264-3262
                                       Plz., 10278.
    San Francisco, CA...............  Rm. 1280, 221 Main St.,      Melda Cabrera....................    415-744-3001
                                       94105.
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                                 District Offices--Minority Business Development Agency
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 District                         Address                        Officer                 Telephone
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Boston, MA........................  Rm. 418, 10 Causeway St.,    Rochelle K. Schwartz...........    617-565-6850
                                         02222-1041.
    El Monte, CA......................  Suite 455, 9660 Flair Dr.,   Rodolfo Guerra.................    818-453-8636
                                         91713.
    Miami, FL.........................  Rm. 1314, 51 SW. 1st Ave.,   Rodolfo Suarez.................    305-536-5054
                                         33130.
    Philadelphia, PA..................  Rm. 10128, 600 Arch St.,     Alfonso C. Jackson.............    215-597-9236
                                         19106.
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    For further information, contact the Office of the Director, Minority
    Business Development Agency, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC
    20230. Phone, 202-482-5061.                       Internet, http://
    www.mbda.gov/.

    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230

    Phone, 202-482-2985. Internet, http://www.noaa.gov/.

    [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.).
    Its principal functions are authorized by Title 15, Chapter 9, United
    States Code (National Weather Service); Title 33, Chapter 17, United
    States Code (National Ocean survey), and Title 16, Chapter 9, United
    States Code (National Marine Fisheries Service).
        NOAA is the largest bureau within the Department of Commerce and is
    integral to providing the Department with an environmental perspective
    on issues having an impact on the Nation's resources and its economy.
    NOAA's mission entails environmental assessment, prediction, and
    stewardship. It is dedicated to monitoring and assessing the state of
    the environment in order to make accurate and timely forecasts to
    protect life, property, and natural resources, as well as to promote the
    economic well-being of the United States and to enhance its
    environmental security. As the Nation's premier environmental steward,
    NOAA is committed to protecting America's ocean, coastal, and living
    marine resources while promoting sustainable economic development.
        In order to undertake its mission, NOAA has a strategic plan of
    seven interrelated goals falling under two broad themes of (1)
    environmental assessment and prediction with the goals of advancing
    short-term warnings and forecasts, implement seasonal to interannual
    climate forecasts, predict and assess decadal-to-centennial climate
    change, and promote safe navigation, and (2) environmental stewardship,
    comprised of the goals to build sustainable fisheries, recover protected
    species, and sustain healthy coastal ecosystems.
        NOAA is structured into five primary, component line offices. These
    are the National Weather Service, the National Environmental Satellite,
    Data, and Information Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service,
    the National Ocean Service, and the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric
    Research.

    National Weather Service

    The National Weather Service (NWS) provides daily forecasts and warnings
    for severe weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, winter storms,
    flooding, and tsunamis. With its modernization program, NWS will be able
    to maximize its use of advanced computer technology to capture,
    integrate, and analyze Doppler radar imagery and data from satellites
    and automated surface instruments, and to speed up the dissemination of
    its forecasts and warnings. This will allow NWS to provide the public
    with more localized, timely, and accurate forecasts, increasing the lead
    time it has to prepare for severe weather events. NWS also

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    provides services in support of aviation and marine activities,
    agriculture, forestry, and urban air quality control.

    For further information, contact the National Weather Service, 1325
    East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3283. Phone, 301-713-0689.
    Fax, 301-713-0610. Internet, http://www.nws.noaa.gov/.

    National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service

    The National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
    (NESDIS) operates the Nation's civilian geostationary and polar-orbiting
    environmental satellites. It also manages the largest collection of
    atmospheric, geophysical, and oceanographic data in the world. From
    these sources, NESDIS develops and provides, through various media,
    environmental data for forecasts, national security, and weather
    warnings to protect life and property. This data is also used to assist
    in energy distribution, the development of global food supplies, the
    management of natural resources, and in the recovery of downed pilots
    and mariners in distress.

    For further information, contact the National Environmental Satellite,
    Data, and Information Service, Room 2069, 4401 Suitland Road, Suitland,
    MD 20233. Phone, 301-457-5115. Fax, 301-457-5276. Internet, http://
    www.noaa.gov/nesdis/nesdis.html/.

    National Marine Fisheries Service

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) supports the management,
    conservation, and sustainable development of domestic and international
    living marine resources. NMFS is involved in the stock assessment of the
    Nation's multi-billion dollar marine fisheries, protecting marine
    mammals and threatened species, habitat conservation operations, trade
    and industry assistance, and fishery enforcement activities.

    For further information, contact the National Marine Fisheries Service,
    1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713-2239.
    Fax, 301-713-2258. Internet, http://kingfish.ssp.nmfs.gov/.

    National Ocean Service

    The National Ocean Service (NOS), growing out the Nation's oldest
    scientific agency, Survey of the Coast, established in 1807 by President
    Thomas Jefferson, has responsibility to chart the Nation's coastlines
    and airways to ensure safe navigation, as well as managing and
    protecting coastal and ocean resources. Through its Coastal Zone
    Management Program, NOS monitors the health of U.S. coasts by examining
    how use of the near shore impacts on its ecosystem, striving to protect
    wetlands, water quality, beaches, and wildlife. NOS is also involved in
    the assessment of hazardous material spills and works to restore or
    replace areas damaged by such contamination.

    For further information, contact the National Ocean Service, Room 13632,
    1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713-3074.
    Fax, 301-713-4269. Internet, http://www.nos.noaa.gov/.

    Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research

    The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) carries out
    research into such phenomena as El Nino, global warming, ozone
    depletion, solar storms that can disrupt telecommunications and
    electrical power systems, and coastal and Great Lakes ecosystems. OAR
    conducts and directs its research programs in coastal, marine,
    atmospheric, and space sciences through its own laboratories and
    offices, as well as through networks of university-based programs across
    the country.

    For further information, contact the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric
    Research, Room 11627, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
    Phone, 301-713-2458. Fax, 301-713-0163. Internet, http://
    www.oar.noaa.gov/.

    Office of NOAA Corps Operations

    NOAA also maintains a fleet of ships and aircraft under the auspices of
    its Office of NOAA Corps Operations. These are used for scientific,
    engineering, and technical services, as well as to serve as research
    platforms for gathering critical marine and

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    atmospheric data in support of a number of NOAA's research programs.
    This includes flying ``hurricane hunter'' aircraft into nature's most
    turbulent storms to collect data critical to hurricane research.

    For further information, contact the Office of NOAA Corps Operations,
    Room 12857, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282. Phone,
    301-713-1045.

       Field Organization--National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
             Organization           Address/Telephone         Director
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    National Weather Service
      Headquarters...............  1325 East-West       John J. Kelly, Jr.
                                    Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910-
                                    3283. Phone, 301-
                                    713-0689. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0610.
      Office of Meteorology......  1325 East-West       Louis W. Uccellini
                                    Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910-
                                    3283. Phone, 301-
                                    713-0700. Fax, 301-
                                    713-1598.
      Office of Hydrology........  1325 East-West       Danny L. Fread
                                    Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910-
                                    3283. Phone, 301-
                                    713-1658. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0963.
      National Centers for         5200 Auth Rd., Camp  Ronald D. McPherson
     Environmental Prediction.      Springs, MD 20746-
                                    4304. Phone, 301-
                                    763-8016. Fax, 301-
                                    763-8434.
      Office of Systems            1325 East-West       Douglas H. Sargeant
     Development.                   Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910-
                                    3283. Phone, 301-
                                    713-0745. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0003.
      Office of Systems            1325 East-West       Walter Telesetsky
     Operations.                    Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910-
                                    3283. Phone, 301-
                                    713-0165. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0657.
      National Data Buoy Center..  Rm. 344, Bldg.       Jerry C. McCall
                                    1100, Stennis
                                    Space Center, MS
                                    39529-6000. Phone,
                                    601-688-2800. Fax,
                                    601-688-3153.
      Eastern region.............  630 Johnson Ave.,    John T. Forsing
                                    Bohemia, NY 11716-
                                    2626. Phone, 516-
                                    244-0100. Fax, 516-
                                    244-0109.
      Southern region............  Rm. 10A26, 819       X. William Proenza,
                                    Taylor St., Fort     Acting
                                    Worth, TX 76102-
                                    6171. Phone, 817-
                                    978-2651. Fax, 817-
                                    334-4187.
      Central region.............  Rm. 1836, 601 E.     Richard P. Augulis
                                    12th St., Kansas
                                    City, MO 64106-
                                    2897. Phone, 816-
                                    426-5400. Fax, 816-
                                    426-3270.
      Training center............  Rm. 116, 617         John L. Vogel
                                    Hardesty St.,
                                    Kansas City, MO
                                    64124-3097. Phone,
                                    816-374-6238. Fax,
                                    816-374-6726.
      Western region.............  Rm. 1210, 125 S.     Thomas D. Potter
                                    State St., Salt
                                    Lake City, UT
                                    84138-1102. Phone,
                                    801-524-6295. Fax,
                                    801-524-5270.
      Alaska region..............  Rm. 517, 222 W. 7th  Richard J. Hutcheon
                                    Ave., Anchorage,
                                    AK 99513-7575.
                                    Phone, 907-271-
                                    5136. Fax, 907-271-
                                    3711.
      Pacific region.............  Suite 2200, 737      Richard H. Hagemeyer
                                    Bishop St.,
                                    Honolulu, HI
                                    96813. Phone, 808-
                                    532-6416. Fax, 808-
                                    532-5569.
      Office of the Federal        1500 Ctr., 8455      Julian (Skip)
     Coordinator for                Colesville Rd.,      Wright, Jr.
     Meteorological Services and    Silver Spring, MD
     Supporting Research.           20910-3315. Phone,
                                    301-427-2002.
    National Marine Fisheries Service
      Headquarters...............  1315 East-West       Rolland A. Schmitten
                                    Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    2239. Fax, 301-713-
                                    2258.
      Alaska region..............  P.O. Box 21668,      Steven Pennoyer
                                    Juneau, AK 99802-
                                    1668. Phone, 907-
                                    586-7221. Fax, 907-
                                    586-7249.
      Alaska Fisheries Science     Bin C15700, Bldg.    James W. Balsiger
     Center.                        4, 7600 Sand Point
                                    Way NE., Seattle,
                                    WA 98115. Phone,
                                    206-526-4000. Fax,
                                    206-526-4004.
      Northwest region...........  Bin C15700, Bldg.    William W. Stelle,
                                    1, 7600 Sand Point   Jr.
                                    Way NE., Seattle,
                                    WA 98115-0070.
                                    Phone, 206-526-
                                    6150. Fax, 206-526-
                                    6426.
      Northwest Fisheries Science  2725 Montlake Blvd.  Usha Varanasi
     Center.                        E., Seattle, WA
                                    98112. Phone, 206-
                                    860-3200. Fax, 206-
                                    860-3217.
      Northeast region...........  1 Blackburn Dr.,     Andrew Rosenberg
                                    Gloucester, MA
                                    01930. Phone, 978-
                                    281-9250. Fax, 978-
                                    281-9371.
      Northeast Fisheries Science  166 Water St.,       Michael Sissenwine
     Center.                        Woods Hole, MA
                                    02543. Phone, 508-
                                    548-5123. Fax, 508-
                                    495-2232.
      Southeast region...........  9721 Executive Ctr.  Andrew J. Kammerer
                                    Dr. N., St.
                                    Petersburg, FL
                                    33702. Phone, 813-
                                    570-5301. Fax, 813-
                                    570-5300.
      Southeast Fisheries Science  75 Virginia Beach    Brad Brown
     Center.                        Dr., Miami, FL
                                    33149. Phone, 305-
                                    361-5761. Fax, 305-
                                    361-4219.

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      Southwest region...........  Suite 4200, 501 W.   William T. Hogarth,
                                    Ocean Blvd., Long    Acting
                                    Beach, CA 90802.
                                    Phone, 562-980-
                                    4001. Fax, 562-980-
                                    4018.
      Southwest Fisheries Science  P.O. Box 271, 8604   Michael Tillman
     Center.                        La Jolla Shores
                                    Dr., La Jolla, CA
                                    92038. Phone, 619-
                                    546-7067. Fax, 619-
                                    546-5655.
    National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
      Headquarters...............  Rm. 2069, 4401       Robert S. Winokur
                                    Suitland Rd.,
                                    Suitland, MD
                                    20233. Phone, 301-
                                    457-5115. Fax, 301-
                                    457-5276.
      Satellite operations.......  Rm. 0135, 4401       Gary K. Davis
                                    Suitland Rd.,
                                    Suitland, MD
                                    20233. Phone, 301-
                                    457-5130. Fax, 301-
                                    457-5175.
      Satellite data processing    Rm. 1069, 4401       Helen M. Wood
     and distribution.              Suitland Rd.,
                                    Suitland, MD
                                    20233. Phone, 301-
                                    457-5120. Fax, 301-
                                    457-5184.
      Research and applications..  NOAA Science         James Purdom
                                    Center, 5200 Auth
                                    Rd., Camp Springs,
                                    MD 20233. Phone,
                                    301-763-8127. Fax,
                                    301-763-8108.
      Systems development........  Rm. 3301C, 4401      Gary K. Davis,
                                    Suitland Rd.,        Acting
                                    Suitland, MD
                                    20233. Phone, 301-
                                    457-5277. Fax, 301-
                                    420-0932.
      National Climatic Data       151 Patton Ave.,     Ken Davidson, Acting
     Center.                        Asheville, NC
                                    28801-5001. Phone,
                                    704-271-4476. Fax,
                                    704-271-4246.
      National Geophysical Data    RL-3, 325 Broadway,  Michael S.
     Center.                        Boulder, CO 80303-   Loughridge
                                    3328. Phone, 303-
                                    497-6215. Fax, 303-
                                    497-6513.
      National Oceanographic Data  1315 East-West       Henry Frey
     Center.                        Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    3267. Fax, 301-713-
                                    3300.
    National Ocean Service
      Headquarters...............  Rm. 13632, 1305      Nancy Foster
                                    East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-3074. Fax, 301-
                                    713-4269.
      NOAA Coastal Services        2234 S. Hobson       Margaret Davidson
     Center.                        Ave., Charleston,
                                    SC 29405-2409.
                                    Phone, 843-740-
                                    1200. Fax 843-740-
                                    1224.
      Hazardous Materials          Bin C15700, 7600     David M. Kennedy
     Response Assessment.           Sand Point Way
                                    NE., Seattle, WA
                                    98115. Phone, 206-
                                    526-6317. Fax, 206-
                                    526-6329.
      Coast survey...............  Rm. 6147, 1315 East- Capt. Nicholas A.
                                    West Hwy., Silver    Prahl, Acting
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    2770. Fax, 301-713-
                                    4019.
      Aeronautical charting......  Rm. 3426, 1305 East- Terry M. Laydom
                                    West Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    2619. Fax, 301-713-
                                    4587.
      National Geodetic Survey...  Rm. 8657, 1315 East- Charles W.
                                    West Hwy., Silver    Challstrom, Acting
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    3222. Fax, 301-713-
                                    4175.
      Ocean resources              Rm. 10409, 1305      Charles N. Ehler
     conservation and assessment.   East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-2989. Fax, 301-
                                    713-4389.
      Ocean and coastal resource   Rm. 11523, 1305      Jeffrey R. Benoit
     management.                    East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-3155. Fax, 301-
                                    713-4012.
      Marine sanctuaries and       Rm. 12520, 1305      Stephanie Thornton
     reserves.                      East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-3125. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0404.
    Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
      Headquarters...............  Rm. 11627, 1315      Elbert W. Friday,
                                    East-West Hwy.,      Jr.
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-2458. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0163.
      Environmental Research       Rm. 11618, 1315      James L. Rasmussen
     Laboratories.                  East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-2458. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0163.
      Aeronomy Laboratory........  Rm. 2204, Bldg. 24,  Daniel L. Albritton
                                    325 Broadway,
                                    Boulder, CO 80303.
                                    Phone, 303-497-
                                    3134. Fax, 303-497-
                                    5340.
      Air Resources Laboratory...  Rm. 3151, 1315 East- Bruce Hicks
                                    West Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    0684, ext. 100.
                                    Fax, 301-713-0295.
      Atlantic Oceanographic and   4301 Rickenbacker    Kristina Katsaros
     Meteorological Laboratory.     Causeway, Miami,
                                    FL 33149. Phone,
                                    305-361-4300. Fax,
                                    305-361-4449.
      Climate Diagnostics Center.  Rm. 247, RL3, 325    Randall Dole
                                    Broadway, Boulder,
                                    CO 80303. Phone,
                                    303-497-6878. Fax,
                                    303-497-7013.

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      Climate Monitoring and       Rm. A336, RL3, 325   David Hofmann
     Diagnostics Laboratory.        Broadway, Boulder,
                                    CO 80303. Phone,
                                    303-497-6074. Fax,
                                    303-497-6975.
      Environmental Technology     Rm. A450, RL3, 325   Steven Clifford
     Laboratory.                    Broadway, Boulder,
                                    CO 80303. Phone,
                                    303-497-6291. Fax,
                                    303-497-6020.
      Forecast Systems Laboratory  Rm. 615, RL3, 325    Sandy MacDonald
                                    Broadway, Boulder,
                                    CO 80303. Phone,
                                    303-497-6818. Fax,
                                    303-497-6821.
      Geophysical Fluid Dynamics   P.O. Box 308,        Jerry Mahlman
     Laboratory.                    Princeton
                                    University
                                    Forrestral Campus,
                                    Princeton, NJ
                                    08452. Phone, 609-
                                    452-6503. Fax, 609-
                                    987-5070.
      Great Lakes Environmental    2205 Commonwealth    Stephen Brandt
     Research Laboratory.           Blvd., Ann Arbor,
                                    MI 48105. Phone,
                                    734-741-2244. Fax,
                                    734-741-2003.
      National Severe Storms       1313 Halley Circle,  James Kimpel
     Laboratory.                    Norman, OK 73069.
                                    Phone, 405-366-
                                    0426. Fax, 405-366-
                                    0472.
      Pacific Marine               Bldg. 3, Bin C       Eddie N. Bernard
     Environmental Laboratory.      15700, 7600 Sand
                                    Point Way NE.,
                                    Seattle, WA 98115.
                                    Phone, 206-526-
                                    6800. Fax, 206-526-
                                    6815.
      Space Environment Center...  Rm. 3050, Bldg. 1,   Ernest G. Hildner
                                    325 Broadway,
                                    Boulder, CO 80303.
                                    Phone, 303-497-
                                    3314. Fax, 303-497-
                                    3645.
      National Undersea Research   Rm. 11350, 1315      Barbara  S.P. Moore
     Program.                       East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-2427. Fax, 301-
                                    713-1967.
      National Sea Grant College   Rm. 11716, 1315      Ronald Baird
     Program.                       East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-2448. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0799.
      Office of Research and       Rm. 11464, 1315      Joe Bishop
     Technology Applications.       East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-3565. Fax, 301-
                                    713-4100.
    Office of Finance and Administration
      Headquarters...............  Rm. 6811, 14th St.   Joseph Kammerer
                                    and Constitution
                                    Ave. NW.,
                                    Washington, DC
                                    20230. Phone, 202-
                                    482-2291.
      Chief Financial Officer/     Rm. 6811, 14th St.   Andrew Moxam, Acting
     Chief Administrative Officer.  and Constitution
                                    Ave. NW.,
                                    Washington, DC
                                    20230. Phone, 202-
                                    482-2291. Fax, 202-
                                    482-4823.
      Office of Civil Rights.....  Rm. 13356, 1315      Al Corea
                                    East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-0500.
      Diversity Program Office...  Rm. 12122, 1305      Barbara Marshall-
                                    East-West Hwy.,      Bailey
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-1966.
      Audit and Internal Control   Rm. 8419, 1305 East- Barbara Martin
     Branch.                        West Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    1150.
      Management and Budget......  Rm. 6863, 14th St.   Tyra D. Smith
                                    and Constitution
                                    Ave. NW.,
                                    Washington, DC
                                    20230. Phone, 202-
                                    482-6226.
      Budget Office..............  Rm. 6114, 14th St.   (Vacancy)
                                    and Constitution
                                    Ave. NW.,
                                    Washington, DC
                                    20230. Phone, 202-
                                    482-4600.
      Finance Office.............  Rm. 3110, Century    R.J. Dominic
                                    21 Bldg.,
                                    Germantown, MD
                                    20874-1143. Phone,
                                    301-413-8795.
      Environmental Compliance     Rm. 10148, 1305      Susan A. Kennedy
     Staff.                         East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-0845.
      Human Resources Management   Rm. 12434, 1305      Stewart Remer
     Office.                        East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-0530.
      Information Systems Office.  Rm. 724, 6100        Frank DiGialleonardo
                                    Executive Blvd.,
                                    Rockville, MD
                                    20852-3809. Phone,
                                    301-713-3555.
      Acquisition, Grants, and     Rm. 4131, 1305 East- Michael Nelson,
     Facilities Services Office.    West Hwy., Silver    Acting
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    0836.
      Mountain Administrative      325 Broadway,        Richard
     Support Center.                Boulder, CO 80303-   Przywitowski,
                                    3228. Phone, 303-    Acting
                                    497-6431.
      Eastern Administrative       Suite 201, 200       Gerald R. Lucas
     Support Center.                World Trade Ctr.,
                                    Norfolk, VA 23510-
                                    1624. Phone, 757-
                                    441-6864.
      Western Administrative       Bldg. 1, 7600 Sand   Kelly C. Sandy
     Support Center.                Point Way NE.,
                                    Seattle, WA 98115-
                                    0070. Phone, 206-
                                    526-6026. Fax, 206-
                                    526-6660.
      Central Administrative       Rm. 1736, 601 E.     Martha R. Lumpkin
     Support Center.                12th St., Kansas
                                    City, MO 64106-
                                    2897. Phone, 816-
                                    426-2050. Fax, 816-
                                    426-7459.
    NOAA Corps Operations
      Headquarters...............  Rm. 12857, 1315      Rear Adm. William L.
                                    East-West Hwy.,      Stubblefield
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910-3282. Phone,
                                    301-713-1045.

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      Atlantic Marine Center.....  439 W. York St.,     Rear Adm. John
                                    Norfolk, VA 23510-   Cialbright
                                    1114. Phone, 757-
                                    441-6776.
      Commissioned Personnel       1315 East-West       Capt. Evelyn Fields
     Center.                        Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    3475.
      Pacific Marine Center......  1801 Fairview Ave.   Rear Adm. John C.
                                    E., Seattle, WA      Albright
                                    98102-3767. Phone,
                                    206-553-7656.
      Aircraft Operations Center.  7917 Hangar Loop     Capt. George C.
                                    Dr., MacDill AFB,    Player III
                                    FL 33621-5401.
                                    Phone, 813-828-
                                    3310.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

    For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, National
    Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce,
    Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-4190.

    National Telecommunications and Information Administration

    [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 pursuant to 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,
    Executive Office of the President, and the Department of Commerce's
    Office of Telecommunications to form a new agency reporting to the
    Secretary of Commerce. Its functions are detailed in the National
    Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act (47
    U.S.C. 901 et seq.).
        The Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) was
    transferred to NTIA in 1979 from the Department of Health, Education,
    and Welfare pursuant to the Public Telecommunications Financing Act of
    1978 (47 U.S.C. 390 et seq.), to take advantage of NTIA's technical and
    policy expertise. Also, NTIA administers the National Endowment for
    Children's Educational Television under title 47 United States Code,
    section 394.
        The Administration's principal responsibilities and functions
    include:
        --serving as the principal executive branch adviser to the President
    on telecommunications and information policy;
        --developing and presenting U.S. plans and policies at international
    communications conferences and related meetings;
        --prescribing policies for and managing Federal use of the radio
    frequency spectrum, in accordance with Executive Order 12046, issued
    under section 305 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (47
    U.S.C. 305);
        --serving as the principal Federal telecommunications research and
    engineering laboratory, through NTIA's Institute for Telecommunication
    Sciences (ITS), headquartered in Boulder, Colorado;
        --providing grants through the Telecommunications and Information
    Infrastructure Assistance Program for planning and demonstration
    projects to promote the goals of the development and widespread
    availability of advanced telecommunications technologies, to enhance the
    delivery of social services and generally serve the public interest, to
    promote access to government information and increase civic
    participation, and to support the development of an advanced nationwide
    telecommunications and information infrastructure;
        --providing grants through the Public Telecommunications Facilities
    Program to extend delivery of public telecommunications services to U.S.
    citizens, to increase ownership and management by women and minorities,

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    and to strengthen the capabilities of existing public broadcasting
    stations to provide telecommunications services; and
        --monitoring grants awarded through the National Endowment for
    Children's Educational Television to enhance the creation and production
    of educational television programming for children to develop
    fundamental intellectual skills.

    For further information, contact the National Telecommunications and
    Information Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC
    20230. Phone, 202-482-1551.

    Patent and Trademark Office

    [For the Patent and Trademark Office statement of organization, see the
    Federal Register of Apr. 14, 1975, 40 FR 16707]

    The patent system was established by Congress ``. . . to promote the
    progress of . . . the useful arts. . .'' under Article I, section 8,
    U.S. Constitution (title 35, United States Code: Patents). The
    registration of trademarks is based on the commerce clause of the U.S.
    Constitution (title 15, United States Code, chapter 22: Trademarks). The
    Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) grants patents and registers
    trademarks to qualified applicants.
        The Office examines applications for patents to determine if the
    applicants are entitled to patents under the law and grants the patents
    when they are so entitled. The patent law provides for the granting of
    patents in three major categories: utility patents, design patents, and
    plant patents. The term of a design patent is 14 years from the date of
    grant. The term of utility and plant patents is 20 years measured from
    the earliest effective U.S. filing date, if the application for patent
    was filed on or after June 8, 1995.For utility or plant patents that
    were in force on June 8, 1995, or that result from an application filed
    prior to June 8, 1995, the term shall be the longer of 17 years measured
    from the date of grant or 20 years measured from the earliest effective
    U.S. filing date.
        All utility patents are subject to the payment of maintenance fees.
    Effective June 8, 1995, applicants may file provisional applications for
    patents in the PTO. Provisional applications are available for utility
    and plant inventions but not design inventions. Provisional applications
    are not examined and will become abandoned by operation of law within
    one year of the filing date of the provisional application. The
    provisional application itself cannot mature into a patent. However, if
    applicants wish to obtain a patent on the invention disclosed in a
    provisional application, applicants must file a nonprovisional
    application not later than 12 months from the filing date of the
    provisional application.
        The Office also issues Statutory Invention Registrations, which have
    the defensive but not the enforceable attributes of a patent. It also
    processes international applications for patents under the provisions of
    the Patent Cooperation Treaty as an International Searching Authority
    under Chapter I of the Treaty and as an International Preliminary
    Examining Authority under Chapter II of the Treaty.
        Over 122,977 patents providing inventors with exclusive rights were
    issued for the fiscal year of 1997. Effective January 1, 1996, patentees
    have the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale,
    or selling the invention throughout the U.S. or importing the invention
    into the U.S. during the term of their patent. Patents and trademarks
    may be reviewed and searched in the PTO and in over 80 patent and
    trademark depository libraries throughout the country. The patent system
    fosters innovation, investment in developing and marketing inventions,

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    and prompt disclosure of technological information.
        About 112,509 trademarks were registered for fiscal year 1997, and
    7,389 trademark registrations were renewed. 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 goods or services and distinguish them from those
    manufactured or sold by others. Trademarks, registered for 10 years,
    with renewal rights of equal term, are examined by the Office for
    compliance with various statutory requirements to prevent unfair
    competition and consumer deception.
        In addition to the examination of patent and trademark applications,
    issuance of patents, and registration of trademarks, the Patent and
    Trademark Office:
        --sells printed copies of issued patents and trademark
    registrations;
        --records and indexes documents transferring ownership;
        --maintains a scientific library and search files containing over 30
    million documents, including U.S. and foreign patents and U.S.
    trademarks;
        --provides search rooms for the public to research their
    applications;
        --hears and decides appeals from prospective inventors and trademark
    applicants;
        --participates in legal proceedings involving the issue of patents
    or registration of trademarks;
        --advocates strengthening intellectual property protection
    worldwide;
        --compiles the Official Gazettes, a weekly notice of patents issued
    and trademarks registered by the Office, including other information;
    and
        --maintains a roster of patent agents and attorneys qualified and
    recognized to practice before the Office.

    For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Patent
    and Trademark Office, Washington, DC 20231. Phone, 703-305-8341. The
    Office's operations are located at 2121 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA
    22202.

    Technology Administration

    The Technology Administration was established by Congress in 1988 (15
    U.S.C. 3704). It is headed by the Under Secretary for Technology, who
    serves as a principal adviser to the Secretary of Commerce and as the
    Department's spokesperson for science and technology issues.
        The Technology Administration serves as the premier technology
    agency working with U.S. industry in addressing competitiveness and in
    exercising leadership both within the Department of Commerce and
    governmentwide. It discharges this role through the Office of Technology
    Policy (OTP) by advocating coherent policies for maximizing the impact
    of technology on economic growth; through the National Institute of
    Standards and Technology (NIST) by carrying out technology programs with
    U.S. industry; and through the National Technical Information Service
    (NTIS) by disseminating technology information. The Office of Air and
    Space Commercialization, in the Office of the Under Secretary, develops
    policies fostering the competitiveness of the U.S. commercial space
    sector.

    For further information, call 202-482-1575.

    Office of Technology Policy

    The primary role of the Office of Technology Policy is to offer
    assistance to private sector and government communities in advocating
    and pursuing policies that maximize the impact of technology on economic
    growth, and by exercising leadership to define the role of government in
    supporting U.S. industrial competitiveness in the post-cold war
    environment. The Office serves as a liaison to the private sector,

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    identifying barriers to the rapid commercialization of technology,
    eliciting support for Administration civilian technology policies, and
    ensuring that industry's interests are reflected in standards and
    technology agreements and civilian technology policy. It also assists
    Federal, State, and local officials, industry, and academic institutions
    in promoting the technological growth and competitiveness of the U.S.
    economy.

    For further information, call 202-482-5687.

    National Institute of Standards and Technology

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) assists
    industry in developing technology to improve product quality, modernize
    manufacturing processes, ensure product reliability, and facilitate
    rapid commercialization of products based on new scientific discoveries.
        The Institute's primary mission is to promote U.S. economic growth
    by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements,
    and standards. It carries out this mission through four major programs:
        --measurement and standards laboratories that provide technical
    leadership for vital components of the Nation's technology
    infrastructure needed by U.S. industry to continually improve its
    products and services. Research is mainly performed in the areas of
    electronics and electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering,
    chemical science and technology, physics, materials science and
    engineering, building and fire research, and information technology;
        --a rigorously competitive Advanced Technology Program that provides
    cost-shared awards to industry to develop high-risk enabling
    technologies with broad economic potential;
        --a Manufacturing Extension Partnership, a nationwide network of
    extension centers and experts offering technical and business assistance
    to smaller manufacturers in adopting new technologies and business
    practices; and
        --a highly visible quality outreach program associated with the
    Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award that recognizes continuous
    improvements in quality management by U.S. manufacturers and service
    companies.

    For further information, call 301-975-3058. Fax, 301-926-1630. E-mail,
    inquiries@nist.gov. Internet, http://www.nist.gov/.

    National Technical Information Service

    The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) is the Nation's
    largest central clearinghouse and governmentwide resource for
    scientific, technical, engineering, and other business-related
    information. NTIS is a self-supporting agency, using revenue earned from
    the sale of its products and services to cover its costs. It acquires
    information from U.S. Government agencies and their contractors and
    grantees, as well as from foreign, primarily governmental, sources.
    Under the American Technology Preeminence Act, all Federal agencies are
    required to transfer unclassified scientific, technical, and engineering
    information resulting from federally funded research and development
    activities to NTIS.
        The NTIS collection of nearly 3 million works covers a broad array
    of subjects and includes reports on the results of research and
    development and scientific studies on manufacturing processes, current
    events, and foreign and domestic trade; business and management studies;
    social, economic, and trade statistics; computer software and databases;
    health care reports, manuals, and data; environmental handbooks,
    regulations, economic studies, and applied technologies; directories to
    Federal laboratory and technical resources; and global competitive
    intelligence. The collection also includes audiovisual training
    materials in such areas as foreign languages, workplace safety and
    health, law enforcement, and fire services.
        Information products in the NTIS collection are cataloged in the
    NTIS Bibliographic Database, which is available on-line through
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    vendors, on CD-ROM from NTIS, and for recently acquired materials, via
    FedWorld, NTIS' on-line information network. FedWorld also provides
    public access to thousands of Government documents, connects to dozens
    of Federal on-line systems, and offers instant electronic delivery of
    selected NTIS products.
        In addition to its information product offerings to the public, NTIS
    offers a broad range of services to assist Federal agencies in meeting
    their information dissemination needs. Services include Web site
    development, hosting, and interactive communications; development and
    replications of diskette and CD-ROM products; duplication of audio,
    visual, and multimedia materials; and warehousing and distribution of
    information items in virtually any format. NTIS also operates a joint
    venture program. Through partnership agreements with private
    individuals, firms, and other organizations, NTIS seeks to develop new
    information products and to open new channels of sales and distribution
    for its materials.

    For further information, contact the National Technical Information
    Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161. Phone, 800-553-
    NTIS. Internet, http://www.ntis.gov/.

    Sources of
    Information

    Age and Citizenship  Age search and citizenship information is available
    from the Personal Census Search Unit, Bureau of the Census, Data
    Preparation Division, P.O. Box 1545, Jeffersonville, IN 47131. Phone,
    812-218-3046.
    Consumer Affairs  Information is available to businesses and consumers
    regarding good business practices and resolving consumer complaints. Tip
    sheets, in English and Spanish, on how to resolve complaints and
    consumer bulletins, describing programs in the Department of Commerce,
    are available. Many publications are available on the Internet at http:/
    /www.doc.gov/. Phone, 202-482-5001. Fax, 202-482-6007. Consumer response
    line, 202-482-8021. E-mail, caffairs@doc.gov. For further information,
    contact the Office of Consumer Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce, Rm.
    H5718, Washington, DC 20230.
    Economic Conversion Information  The Office of Economic Conversion
    Information (OECI) is a clearinghouse for communities, businesses, and
    workers seeking to obtain information regarding defense adjustment and
    economic development. The Office's database contains descriptions and
    contact numbers of Federal, State, and local programs; guides and models
    for economic development; and many other related items. For further
    information, contact the Office of Economic Conversion Information,
    Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington,
    DC 20230. Phone, 800-345-1222. Internet, http://ecix.doc.gov/.
    Electronic bulletin board (by modem), 800-352-2949.
    Employment  Information is available electronically through the
    Internet, at http://nets.te.esa.doc.gov/ohrm/. Phone, 202-482-5138.
        The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has field
    employment offices at the Western Administrative Support Center, Bin
    C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115 (phone, 206-526-
    6294); the Mountain Administrative Support Center, 325 Broadway,
    Boulder, CO 80303 (phone, 303-497-6332); the Central Administrative
    Support Center, 601 East Twelfth Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 (phone,
    816-426-2056); and the Eastern Administrative Support Center, 200 World
    Trade Center, Norfolk, VA 23510-1624 (phone, 757-441-6516).
    Environment  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    conducts research and gathers data about the oceans, atmosphere, space,
    and Sun, and applies this knowledge to science and service in ways that
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    the lives of all Americans, including warning of dangerous weather,
    charting seas and skies, guiding our use and protection of ocean and
    coastal resources, and improving our understanding and stewardship of
    the environment which sustains us all. For further information, contact
    the Office of Public and Constituent Affairs, National Oceanic and
    Atmospheric Administration, Room 6013, 14th Street and Constitution
    Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-6090. Fax, 202-482-
    3154. Internet, http://www.noaa.gov/.
        The Patent and Trademark Office has priority programs for
    advancement of examination of certain patent applications where the
    invention could materially enhance the quality of the environment of
    mankind. For further information, contact the Assistant Commissioner for
    Patents, Office of Petitions, Washington, DC 20231. Phone, 703-305-9282.
    Inspector General Hotline  The Office of Inspector General works to
    promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to prevent and detect
    fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in departmental programs and
    operations. To reach the OIG Hotline, call 202-482-2495, or 800-424-5197
    (toll-free). E-mail, oighotline@doc.gov. Fax, 202-789-0522. Internet,
    http://www.oig.doc.gov/.
    Publications  The titles of selected publications are printed below with
    the operating units responsible for their issuance. These and other
    publications dealing with a wide range of business, economic,
    environmental, scientific, and technical matters are announced in the
    weekly Business Service Checklist, which may be purchased from the
    Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
    20402. Phone, 202-512-1800.
        The Secretary's Annual Report to Congress and Serving the Nation,
    two publications which describe the missions, functions, and
    accomplishments of Commerce agencies and offices, are available by
    writing the Department of Commerce, Office of Public Affairs,
    Pennsylvania Avenue and 14th Street NW., Room 5610, Washington, DC, or
    by calling 202-219-3605 for the Annual Report and 202-482-4901 for
    Serving the Nation.
        Further information on Commerce publications is available at any of
    the Department's International Trade Administration export assistance
    centers.
    Lists of Other Documents  Individuals with access to fax machines can
    dial 202-501-1191 (Flash Facts) to obtain lists of other publication
    contacts, Secretarial speeches and biographies, press releases,
    audiovisuals, Commerce bureau public affairs contacts, and Department
    programs by subject.
    Bureau of the Census  The following publications are available from the
    Government Printing Office: Census Catalog and Guide; Statistical
    Abstract of the U.S.; Historical Statistics of the United States,
    Colonial Times to 1970; County and City Data Book, 1994; and State and
    Metropolitan Area Data Book, 1998.
        Employment opportunites, data highlights, large data files, access
    tools, and other material are available on the World Wide Web. Internet,
    http://www.census.gov/. E-mail, webmaster@census.gov.
    Bureau of Economic Analysis  Publications available from the Government
    Printing Office include the following: Survey of Current Business; State
    Personal Income, 1929-93; Benchmark Input-Output Accounts of the United
    States, 1987; and Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, 1992
    Benchmark. Summary statistics and general information are available on
    the Internet, at http://www.bea.doc.gov/. To obtain more detailed
    economic data and press releases, subscribe to the Department of
    Commerce's Electronic Bulletin Board, by calling 202-482-1986, or by
    sending E-mail to stat-usa@doc.gov. Additional information on BEA
    programs, products, and services is available in the User's Guide to BEA
    Information, which may be obtained through the Internet, or by
    contacting the Public Information Office, BE-53,

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    Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC
    20230. Phone, 202-606-9900.
    International Trade Administration  Business America, which is published
    biweekly, is available from the Government Printing Office and at ITA
    export assistance centers.
        The Administration maintains an Internet site, at http://
    www.ita.doc.gov/, which offers the single best place for individuals or
    firms seeking reports, documents, import case/regulations, texts of
    international agreements like NAFTA and GATT, market research, and
    points of contact for assistance in exporting or obtaining remedies from
    unfair trading practices. Customers are able to review comprehensive
    information on how to export, search for trade information by either
    industry or by country, learn how to petition against unfairly priced
    imports, and obtain information on a number of useful international
    trade related products like overseas trade leads and agent distributor
    reports. The Internet site also features E-mail addresses and locations
    for trade contacts in Washington, overseas, in major exporting centers
    in the U.S., and in other parts of the Federal Government.
    Minority Business Development Agency  Minority Business Today, Federal
    Resource Guide, BDC Directory, MBDA Annual Business Assistance Report
    (ABAR), and Federal Agency Performance for Minority Business Development
    are available from MBDA, Communications Division, Department of
    Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-1936.
    National Institute of Standards and Technology  Journal of Research;
    Publications of the Advanced Technology Program and Manufacturing
    Extension Partnership Program; Handbook of Mathematical Functions;
    Experimental Statistics; International System of Units (SI); Standard
    Reference Materials Catalog; Specifications, Tolerances, and Other
    Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices Handbook; and
    Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook are available from the Government
    Printing Office.
    National Technical Information Service  To place an order, request the
    Catalog of NTIS Products and Services, or other general inquiries,
    contact the NTIS Sales Desk from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (eastern time) at 800-
    553-NTIS or fax 703-321-8547. TDD, 703-605-6043.
        To access the NTIS home page and the FedWorld on-line information
    network, point Web browser to http://www.ntis.gov/.
        To inquire about NTIS information services for other Federal
    agencies, call 703-605-6540.
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration  The Administration
    provides technical memoranda, technical reports, monographs, nautical
    and aeronautical charts, coastal zone maps, data tapes, and a wide
    variety of raw and processed environmental data. Information on NOAA
    products is available through the Internet, at http://www.noaa.gov/; or
    contact the Office of Public and Constituent Affairs, 14th Street and
    Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-6090. Fax,
    202-482-3154.
    National Telecommunications and Information Administration  Several
    hundred Technical Reports, Technical Memoranda, Special Publications,
    Contractor Reports, and other information products have been published
    by NTIA or its predecessor agency since 1970. The publications are
    available from the National Telecommunications and Information
    Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 (phone,
    202-482-1551); or the National Telecommunications and Information
    Administration, Institute for Telecommunication Sciences, Department of
    Commerce, Boulder, CO 80302 (phone, 303-497-3572). Electronic
    information can be obtained from the NTIA General Bulletin Board (modem,
    202-482-1199); or the Information Infrastructure Task Force Bulletin
    Board (modem, 202-501-1920).
    Patent and Trademark Office  General Information Concerning Patents,
    Basic

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    Facts About Trademarks, Official Gazette of the United States Patent and
    Trademark Office, and Attorneys and Agents Registered To Practice Before
    the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are available from the Government
    Printing Office. Publications can be accessed through the Internet, at
    http://www.uspto.gov/. File transfer protocol, ftp.uspto.gov. Electronic
    bulletin board (by modem), 703-305-8950. Phone, 703-308-HELP, or 800-
    PTO-9199.
    Small Business and Minority Business Activities  Contact the Office of
    Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (phone, 202-482-1472) or
    the Office of External Affairs, Minority Business Development Agency,
    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 (phone, 202-482-4547).
    Telephone Directory  The Department of Commerce telephone directory is
    available for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, Government
    Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Phone, 202-512-1800.

    For further information concerning the Department of Commerce, contact
    the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Commerce, Fourteenth Street
    between Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues NW., Washington, DC 20230.
    Phone, 202-219-3605. Internet, http://www.doc.gov/.