    [United States Government Manual]
    [June 01, 2002]
    [Page 427]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD

    1250 H Street NW., Washington, DC 20005
    Phone, 202-942-1600. Fax, 202-942-1676. Internet, www.tsp.gov.

    Chairman                                          James H. Atkins
    Members                                           Thomas A. Fink, Don W.
                                                              Harrell, Scott
                                                              B. Lukins,
                                                              Sheryl R.
                                                              Marshall
    Officials:

    Executive Director                                Roger W. Mehle
    General Counsel                                   Elizabeth S. Woodruff
    Director of Accounting                            David L. Black
    Director of Administration                        Strat D. Valakis
    Director of Automated Systems                     Lawrence E. Stiffler
    Director of Benefits and Investments              James B. Petrick
    Director of Communications                        Veda R. Charrow
    Director of External Affairs                      Thomas J. Trabucco

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    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board administers the Thrift
    Savings Plan, which provides Federal employees the opportunity to save
    for additional retirement security.

    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board was established as an
    independent agency by the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act of
    1986 (5 U.S.C. 8472). The act vests responsibility for the agency in six
    named fiduciaries: the five Board members and the Executive Director.
    The five members of the Board, one of whom is designated as Chairman,
    are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate
    and serve on the Board on a part-time basis. The members appoint the
    Executive Director, who is responsible for the management of the agency
    and the Plan.

    Activities

    The Thrift Savings Plan is a tax-deferred, defined contribution plan
    that was established as one of the three parts of the Federal Employees'
    Retirement System. For employees covered under the System, savings
    accumulated through the Plan make an important addition to the
    retirement benefits provided by Social Security and the System's Basic
    Annuity. Civil Service Retirement System employees may also take
    advantage of the Plan to supplement their annuities.
        The Board operates the Thrift Savings Planand manages the
    investments of the Thrift Savings Fund solely for the benefit of
    participants and their beneficiaries. As part of these responsibilities,
    the Board maintains an account for each Plan participant, makes
    loans,purchases annuity contracts, and provides for the payment of
    benefits.

    For further information, contact the Director of External Affairs,
    Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, 1250 H Street NW.,
    Washington, DC 20005. Phone, 202-942-1640. Internet, www.tsp.gov.

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