    [United States Government Manual]
    [June 01, 2002]
    [Pages 131-154]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

    Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
    Phone, 202-482-2000. Internet, www.doc.gov.

    SECRETARY OF COMMERCE                             Donald L. Evans
        Chief of Staff                                Phillip J. Bond
        Counselor to the Secretary                    (vacancy)
        Assistant to the Secretary and                Donald Trigg
                Director, Office of Policy
                and Strategic Planning
        Director, Office of White House               Lori J. Raad
                Liaison
        Director, Executive Secretariat               Tracy B. McKibben
        Deputy Secretary of Commerce                  Samuel W. Bodman
            Director, Office of Small and             T.J. Garcia
                    Disadvantaged Business
                    Utilization
        Chief Information Officer                     Thomas N. Pyke, Jr.
            Deputy Chief Information Officer          Karen Hogan, Acting
        General Counsel                               Theodore W. Kassinger
            Deputy General Counsel                    Margaret Wilson
            Assistant General Counsel for             Barbara S. Fredericks
                    Administration
            Assistant General Counsel for             Michael A. Levitt
                    Legislation and
                    Regulation
            Assistant General Counsel for             (vacancy)
                    Finance and Litigation
        Chief Financial Officer and                   Otto J. Wolff
                Assistant Secretary for
                Administration
            Deputy Assistant Secretary for            (vacancy)
                    Administration
        Director for Security                         Thomas J. de Seve,
                                                              Acting
            Deputy Director for Security              (vacancy)
        Director, Office of Budget                    Barbara A. Retzlaff
            Deputy Director                           Samuel Calderon
        Director for Management and                   John J. Phelan III
                Organization
        Director, Office of Civil Rights              Suzan J. Aramaki
            Deputy Director                           (vacancy)
        Director for Executive Budgeting and          Robert F. Kugelman
                Assistance Management
        Director for Financial Management             James L. Taylor
                and Deputy Chief Financial
                Officer
        Director for Human Resources                  Deborah Jefferson,
                Management                                    Acting
            Deputy Director                           Deborah Jefferson
        Director for Administrative Services          Denise L. Wells,
                                                              Acting
            Deputy Director                           James M. Andrews,
                                                              Acting
        Director for Acquisition Management           Michael S. Sade
        Assistant Secretary for Legislative           Brenda L. Becker
                and Intergovernmental
                Affairs
            Director for Legislative Affairs          Karen Swanson-Woolf
            Deputy Assistant Secretary for            Christopher S. Furlow
                  Intergovernmental
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        Inspector General                             Johnnie E. Frazier
            Deputy Inspector General                  Edward L. Blansitt
            Assistant Inspector General for           Michael Sears
                    Auditing
            Assistant Inspector General for           Anthony D. Mayo
                    Investigations
            Assistant Inspector General for           Judith J. Gordon
                    Systems Evaluation
            Assistant Inspector General for           Jill A. Gross
                    Inspections and Program
                    Evaluations
            Assistant Inspector General for           (vacancy)
                    Compliance and
                    Administration
        Director, Office of Public Affairs            Mary M. Crawford
            Deputy Directors                          Emily B. Kertz,
                                                              Patricia
                                                              Woodward
            Press Secretary                           Trevor Francis
        Director, Office of Business Liaison          Travis G. Thomas
            Deputy Director                           Brad Hester
        Assistant Secretary for Economic              David A. Sampson
                Development
            Deputy Assistant Secretary                David Bearden
            Chief Financial Officer/Chief             Mary C. Pleffner
                    Administrative Officer

    ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION

    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
    Phone, 202-482-3727

        Under Secretary for Economic Affairs          Kathleen B. Cooper
            Deputy Under Secretary                    Lee Price
            Associate Under Secretary for             Kim White
                    Management
            Associate Under Secretary for             E. R. Gregory
                    Communications
            Chief Economist                           Keith Hall
            Director, Bureau of the Census            Charles L. Kincannon
            Director, Bureau of Economic              J. Steven Landefeld
                    Analysis

    BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

    Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
    Phone, 202-482-2721

        Under Secretary for Export                    Kenneth I. Juster
                Administration
            Deputy Under Secretary                    (vacancy)
            Assistant Secretary for Export            James J. Jochum
                    Administration
            Assistant Secretary for Export            Michael J. Garcia
                    Enforcement

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION

    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
    Phone, 202-482-3809

        Under Secretary for International             Grant D. Aldonas
                Trade
            Deputy Under Secretary                    Timothy J. Hauser
            Assistant Secretary for Import            Faryar Shirzad
                    Administration
            Assistant Secretary for Market            William H. Lash III
                    Access and Compliance
            Assistant Secretary for Trade             Linda M. Conlin
                  Development
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            Assistant Secretary and Director          Maria Cino
                    General of the U.S. and
                    Foreign Commercial
                    Service

    MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
    Phone, 202-482-5061. Internet, www.mbda.gov.

        National Director, Minority Business          Ronald N. Langston
                Development Agency
            Deputy Director                           (vacancy)

    NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
    Phone, 202-482-2985. Internet, www.noaa.gov.

        Under Secretary for Oceans and                Vice Adm. Conrad C.
                Atmosphere                                    Lautenbacher,
                                                              Jr., USN
                                                              (Ret.)
            Assistant Secretary for Oceans            James R. Mahoney
                    and Atmosphere and
                    Deputy Administrator
            Deputy Assistant Administrator            Timothy R. E. Keeney
                    for Oceans and
                    Atmosphere
            Deputy Under Secretary for                Scott B. Gudes
                    Oceans and Atmosphere
            Chief Scientist                           (vacancy)
            Chief Financial Officer/Chief             Sonya G. Stewart
                    Administrative Officer
            Assistant Administrator for               William Hogarth
                    Fisheries Service
            Assistant Administrator for               Margaret Davidson,
                    Ocean Services and                        Acting
                    Coastal Zone Management
            Assistant Administrator for               Gregory W. Withee
                    Environmental Satellite,
                    Data, and Information
                    Service
            Assistant Administrator for               John J. Kelly, Jr.
                    Weather Service
            Assistant Administrator for               David L. Evans
                    Oceanic and Atmospheric
                    Research

    National Telecommunications and Information Administration

    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
    Phone, 202-428-1840.

        Assistant Secretary for                       Nancy J. Victory
                Communications and
                Information
            Deputy Assistant Secretary                Michael D. Gallagher
            Chief Counsel                             Kathy D. Smith
            Associate Administrator for               Frederick R. Wentland,
                    Spectrum Management                       Acting
            Associate Administrator for               Kelly K. Levy
                    Policy Analysis and
                    Development
            Associate Administrator for               Robin R. Layton
                    International Affairs
            Associate Administrator for               Bernadette A. McGuire-
                    Telecommunications and                    Rivera
                  Information Applications
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            Associate Administrator for               Val M. O'Day, Acting
                    Telecommunication
                    Sciences

    U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

    2121 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
    Phone, 703-305-8341. Internet, www.uspto.gov.

        Under Secretary for Intellectual              James E. Rogan
                Property and Director of the
                U.S. Patent and Trademark
                Office
            Deputy Under Secretary and                Jon W. Dudas
                    Deputy Director
            Commissioner for Patents                  Nicholas P. Godici
            Commissioner for Trademarks               Anne H. Chasser

    TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION

    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
    Phone, 202-482-1575

        Under Secretary for Technology                Phillip J. Bond
            Deputy Under Secretary                    Benjamin Wu
            Assistant Secretary for                   Bruce P. Mehlman
                    Technology Policy
            Director, National Institute of           Arden L. Bement, Jr.
                    Standards and Technology
            Director, National Technical              Ronald E. Lawson
                    Information Service

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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
    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.

    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. It also promotes
    business involvement in departmental

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    policymaking and program development, and provides technical assistance
    to businesses that desire help in dealing with the Government.

    For further information, call 202-482-1360.

    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 Web site (Internet, www.stat-usa.gov), the National Trade Data Bank,
    and the Economic Bulletin Board.

    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 Bureau is responsible for:
        --the decennial censuses of population and housing;
        --the quinquennial censuses of State and local governments,
    manufacturers, mineral industries, distributive trades, construction
    industries, and transportation;
        --current surveys that provide information on many of the subjects
    covered in the censuses at monthly, quarterly, annual, or other
    intervals;
        --compilation of current statistics on U.S. foreign trade, including
    data on imports, exports, and shipping;
        --special censuses at the request and expense of 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.

    For further information, contact the Human Resources Division, Bureau of
    the Census, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20233. Phone, 301-
    763-INFO(4636). Fax, 301-457-1906.

                                        Field Organization--Bureau of the Census
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                    Regional Office (Areas Served)                                      Address
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Atlanta, GA (AL, FL, GA)                                       Suite 3200, 101 Marietta St. NW., 30303-2700

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    Boston, MA (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY (all counties not listed under  Suite 301, 2 Copley Pl., 02117-9108
     the New York Regional Office), PR, RI, VI, and VT)
    Charlotte, NC (KY, NC, SC, TN, VA)                             Suite 106, 901 Ctr. Park Dr., 28217-2935
    Chicago, IL (IL, IN, WI)                                       Suite 5501, 2255 Enterprise Dr., Westchester, IL
                                                                    60154-5800
    Dallas, TX (LA, MS, TX)                                        Suite 210, 6303 Harry Hines Blvd., 75235-5269
    Denver, CO (AZ, CO, MT, NE, ND, NM, NV, SD, UT, and WY)        Suite 100, 6900 W. Jefferson Ave., 80235-2032
    Detroit, MI (MI, OH, WV)                                       P.O. Box 33405, 1395 Brewery Park Blvd., 48232-
                                                                    5405
    Kansas City, KS (AR, IA, KS, MN, MO, OK)                       Suite 600, 400 State Ave., 66101-2410
    Los Angeles, CA (CA (counties of Fresno, Imperial, Inyo,       Suite 300, 15350 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406-
     Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Merced,            4224
     Monterey, Orange, Riverside, San Benito, San Bernadino, San
     Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura),
     HI)
    New York, NY (NJ (counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson,           Rm. 37-130, 26 Federal Plz., 10278-0044
     Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and
     Warren), NY (counties of Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York,
     Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester))
    Philadelphia, PA (DC, DE, MD, NJ (all counties not listed      21st Fl., 1601 Market St., 19106
     under the New York Regional Office), PA)
    Seattle, WA (AK, CA (all counties not listed under the Los     Rm. 5100, 700 5th Ave., 98101
     Angeles Regional Office), ID, OR, WA)
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    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 the 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 also prepares estimates of gross State product.
        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.

    For further information, contact the Economics and Statistics
    Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone,
    202-482-3727.

    Bureau of Industry and Security

    [For the Bureau of Export Administration statement of reorganization
    citing their official change of Agency name, see the Federal Register of
    April 26, 2002, 67 FR 20630]

    The mission of the Bureau of Industry and Security (formerly the Bureau
    of Export Administration) is to advance U.S. national security, foreign
    policy, and economic interests. It's activities include

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    regulating the export of sensitive goods and technologies in an
    effective and efficient manner; enforcing export control, anti-boycott,
    and public safety laws; cooperating with and assisting other countries
    on export control and strategic trade issues; assisting U.S. industry to
    comply with international arms control agreements; monitoring the
    viability of the U.S. defense industrial base; and promoting Federal
    initiatives and public-private partnerships across industry sectors to
    protect the Nation's critical infrastructures.

    Export Administration  The Office of Export Administration is
    responsible for export licenses, treaty compliance, treaty obligations
    relating to weapons of mass destruction, and the defense industrial and
    technology base. The primary objectives are to determine the items
    requiring export licenses for reasons of national security,
    nonproliferation, foreign policy, and short supply; ensure that approval
    or denial is consistent with economic and security concerns; act as the
    liaison with the business community to ensure its compliance with
    regulations; represent the Department in interagency and international
    fora relating to export controls; ensure the availability of industrial
    resources for national defense under the authority of the Defense
    Production Act; and assess the security consequences for the United
    States of various trade activities.

    Export Enforcement  The Office of Export Enforcement enforces dual-use
    export controls for reasons of national security, nonproliferation,
    counterterrorism, foreign policy, and short supply, enabling exporters
    to take advantage of legal export opportunities while ensuring that
    illegal exports will be detected and either prevented or investigated
    and sanctioned. The Office also ensures prompt, aggressive action
    against restrictive trade practices such as boycotts; reviews visa
    applications of foreign nationals to prevent illegal technology
    transfers, and conducts cooperative enforcement activities on an
    international basis.

    Nonproliferation and Export Control  The Nonproliferation and Export
    Control Office provides technical assistance to strengthen the export
    and transit control systems of nations lacking effective systems that
    are identified as potential locations for export or transit of nuclear,
    chemical, biological, or radiological weapons, missle delivery systems,
    or the commodities, technologies, or equipment that could be used to
    design or build such weapons or their delivery systems.

    Critical Infrastructure Assurance  The Critical Infrastructure Assurance
    Office works with Government agencies and the private sector in
    developing a plan to reduce the exposure to attack of the nation's
    crucial infrastructures and, if necessary, to respond to an attack and
    reinvigorate damaged or destroyed critical infrastructures. The Office
    also develops and implements a methodology to assist civilian
    departments and agencies to identify infrastructure dependencies and
    interdependencies that are required for them to perform missions
    essential to national defense, economic security, and public health,
    safety, and welfare.

                 Field Offices--Bureau of Industry and Security
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                   Field Area                             Address
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Export Enforcement
    Boston, MA..............................  Rm. 350, 10 Causeway St.,
                                               02222
    Dallas, TX..............................  Rm. 622, 525 S. Griffin St.,
                                               75202
    Des Plaines, IL.........................  Suite 300, 2400 E. Devon Ave.,
                                               60018
    El Segundo, CA..........................  Suite 720, 222 N. Sepulveda
                                               Blvd., 90245
    Fort Lauderdale, FL.....................  Suite 2060, 200 E. Olas Blvd.,
                                               33301
    Herndon, VA.............................  Suite 1125, 381 Elden St.,
                                               20170
    Irvine, CA..............................  Suite 310, 2601 Main St.,
                                               92614-6299
    Jamaica, NY.............................  Rm. 204A, Halmar Cargo Bldg.
                                               No. 75, JFK Airport, 22430
    San Jose, CA............................  Suite 250, 96 N. 3d St., 95112-
                                               5519
    Staten Island, NY.......................  Suite 104, 1200 South Ave.,
                                               10314
    Export Administration
    Newport Beach, CA.......................  Suite 345, 3300 Irvine Ave.,
                                               92660
    San Jose, CA............................  Suite 1001, 101 Park Ctr.
                                               Plz., 95115
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    For further information, contact the Bureau of Industry and Security,
    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 lagged in economic development, industrial
    growth, and personal income.
        The Administration provides grants for public works and development
    facilities, planning and coordination, economic adjustment, and other
    financial assistance to reduce substantial and persistent unemployment
    in economically distressed areas.
        Public works and development facilities grants support
    infrastructure projects that foster the establishment or 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. EDA funds a network of over
    300 planning districts throughout the country.
        Technical assistance rovide 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 adjustment grants help communities adjust to a gradual
    erosion or sudden dislocation of their local economic structure.
        The Trade adjustment assistance helps U.S. firms and industries
    injured as the result of trade agreements. A nationwide network of trade
    adjustment assistance centers offers low-cost, effective professional
    assistance to certified firms in developing and implementing recovery
    strategies.

              Regional Offices--Economic Development Administration
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              Region (Areas Served)                       Address
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Atlanta, GA (AL, FL, GA, MS, TN)........  Suite 1820, 401 W. Peachtree
                                               St. NW., 30308-3610
      Kentucky..............................  Suite 200, 771 Corporate Dr.,
                                               Lexington, 40503-5477
      North Carolina and South Carolina.....  P.O. Box 1707, Lugoff, SC
                                               29078
    Austin, TX (NM, OK, TX).................  Suite 200, 327 Congress Ave.,
                                               78701-4037
      Arkansas..............................  Rm. 2509, 700 W. Capital St.,
                                               Little Rock, 72201
      Louisiana.............................  Rm. 1025, 501 Magazine St.,
                                               New Orleans, 70130
    Chicago, IL.............................  Suite 855, 111 N. Canal, 60606-
                                               7204
      Illinois and Minnesota................  Rm. 104, 515 W. 1st St.,
                                               Duluth, MN 55802
      Indiana and Ohio......................  Rm. 740, 200 N. High St.,
                                               Columbus, OH 43215
      Michigan and Wisconsin................  P.O. Box 517, Acme, MI 49610-
                                               0517
    Denver, CO (CO, KS, UT).................  Rm. 670, 1244 Speer Blvd.,
                                               80204
      Iowa and Nebraska.....................  Rm. 823, 210 Walnut St., Des
                                               Moines, IA 50309
      Kansas and Missouri...................  Rm. B-2, 608 E. Cherry St.,
                                               Columbia, 65201
      Montana and Wyoming...................  Rm. 196, 301 S. Park Ave.,
                                               Helena, MT 59601
      North Dakota and South Dakota.........  P.O. Box 190, Rm. 216, 102 4th
                                               Ave., Aberdeen, SD 57401
    Philadelphia, PA (CT, DC, DE, ME, NJ,     Suite 140 S., Independence Sq.
     RI).                                      W., 19106
      Maryland and Virginia.................  Rm. 474, 400 N. 8th St.,
                                               Richmond, VA 23240-1001
      Massachusetts and New Hampshire.......  Suite 209, 143 N. Main St.,
                                               Concord, NH 03301-5089
      New York and Vermont..................  Suite 104, 620 Erie Blvd. W.,
                                               Syracuse, NY 13204-2442
      Pennsylvania..........................  525 N. Broad St., W. Hazelton,
                                               18201-1107
      Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands........  Suite 602, 654 Munoz Rivera
                                               Ave., Hato Rey, PR 00918-1738
      West Virginia.........................  Rm. 411, 405 Capital St.,
                                               Charleston, 25301-1727
    Seattle, WA (AZ, WA)....................  Rm. 1890, 915 2d Ave., 98174
      Alaska................................  Suite 1780, 550 W. 7th Ave.,
                                               Anchorage, 99501-7594

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      California (Northern) and Oregon......  Suite 244, 121 SW. Salmon St.,
                                               Portland, OR 97204
      California (Central)..................  Suite 411, 801 I St.,
                                               Sacramento, CA, 95814
      California (Coastal)..................  Rm. 135B, 280 S. 1st St., San
                                               Jose, CA, 95113
      California (Southern).................  Suite 1675, 5777 W. Century
                                               Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
      Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Marshall  Rm. 5180, 300 Ala Moana Blvd.,
     Islands, Micronesia, Northern Marianas    Honolulu, HI 96850
     and Republic of Palau.
      Idaho and Nevada......................  Rm. 441, 304 N. 8th St.,
                                               Boise, ID 83702
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    For further information, contact the Economic Development
    Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone,
    202-482-2309. 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.

    Imports  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 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. 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, major
    projects, advocacy support, and trade assistance organized by industry
    sectors.

    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 export needs of the
    U.S. business community. The Service delivers programs through 100 U.S.
    export assistance centers located in the United

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    States, and 140 posts located in 78 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.

                              Export Assistance Centers--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 1770, 550 W. 7th Ave.,            Chuck Becker....................    907-271-6237    907-271-6242
     Anchorage, 99501).
    Arizona (Suite 970, 2901 N. Central Ave.,       Frank Woods.....................    602-640-2513    602-640-2518
     Phoenix, 85726).
      (166 W. Alameda, Tucson, 85726).............  Eric Nielsen....................    520-670-5540    520-791-5413
    Arkansas (Suite 700, 425 W. Capitol Ave.,       Lon J. Hardin...................    501-324-5794    501-324-7380
     Little Rock, 72201).
    California (Suite 200, 1706 Chester Ave.,       Glen Roberts....................    661-637-0136    661-637-0156
     Bakersfield, 93301).
      (390-B Fir Ave., Clovis, 93611).............  Eduardo Torres..................    559-325-1619    559-325-1647
      (84-245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio, 92203-      Cynthia Torres..................    760-342-4455    760-342-3535
     3499).
      (Suite 1670, 1 World Trade Ctr., Long Beach,  Mary Boscia.....................    562-980-4550    562-980-4561
     90831).
      (Suite 509, 305 S. Figueroa St., Los          Rachid Sayouty..................    213-894-8784    213-894-8789
     Angeles, 90071).
      (Suite 320, 411 Pacific St., Monterey,        Mark Weaver.....................    408-641-9850    408-641-9849
     93940).
      (Suite 305, 3300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach   Richard Swanson.................    949-660-1688    949-660-1338
     92660).
      (Suite 102, 330 Ignacio Blvd., Novato,        Elizabeth Krauth................    415-883-1966    415-883-2711
     94949).
      (Suite 740, 530 Water St., Oakland, 94607)..  Rod Hirch.......................    510-273-7350    510-273-7352
      (Suite 121, 2940 Inland Empire Blvd.,         Fred Latuperissa................    909-466-4134    909-466-4140
     Ontario, 91764).
      (Suite 2090, 300 Esplanade Dr., Oxnard,       Gerald Vaughn...................    805-981-8150    805-981-1855
     93030).
      (2d Fl., 917 7th St., Sacramento, 95814)....  Dale Wright.....................    916-498-5155    916-498-5923
      (Suite 230, 6363 Greenwich Dr., San Diego,    Matt Andersen...................    619-557-5395    619-557-6176
     92122).
      (14th Fl., 250 Montgomery St., San            Stephan Crawford................    415-705-2300    415-705-2297
     Francisco, 94104).
      (Suite 1001, 125 S. Market St., San Jose,     Greg Mignano....................    408-271-7300    408-271-7307
     95113).
      (Suite 200, 440 Civic Center Dr., San         Elizabeth Krauth................    415-492-4546    415-492-4549
     Rafael, 94903).
      (Suite 310, 5700 Ralston St., Ventura,        Gerald Vaughn...................    805-676-1573    805-676-1892
     93003).
      (Suite 975, 11150 Olympic Blvd., West Los     Julie Anne Hennesey.............    310-235-7104    310-235-7220
     Angeles, 90064).
    Colorado (Suite 680, 1625 Broadway, Denver,     Stephan Craver..................    303-844-6622    303-844-5651
     80202).
    Connecticut (Suite 903, 213 Court St.,          Carl Jacobsen...................    860-638-6950    860-638-6970
     Middletown, 06457-3346).
    Florida (1130 Cleveland St., Clearwater,        George Martinez.................    727-893-3738    727-449-2889
     33755).
      (Suite 550, 152 N. Third St., San Jose,       Joanne Vilet....................    408-271-7300    408-271-7307
     95113-5591).
      (Suite 1600, 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft.       John McCartney..................    954-356-6640    954-356-6644
     Lauderdale 33301.
      (777 NW. 72d Ave., Box 3L2, Miami, 33126-     Linda Santucci..................    305-526-7425    305-526-7434
     3009).
      (Suite 1270, 200 E. Robinson St., Orlando,    Philip A. Ouzts.................    407-648-6235    407-648-6756
     32801).
      (Suite 201, 325 John Knox Rd., Tallahassee,   Michael Higgins.................    850-942-9635    850-922-9595
     32303).
    Georgia (Suite 900, 285 Peachtree Ctr. Ave.     Samuel P. Troy..................    404-657-1900    404-657-1970
     NE., Atlanta, 30303-1229).
      (Suite 100, 6001 Chatham Ctr. Dr., Savannah,  Barbara Myrick..................    912-652-4204    912-652-4241
     31405).
    Hawaii (Suite 1140, 1001 Bishop St., Honolulu,  Robert Murphy...................    808-522-8040    808-522-8045
     96813).
    Idaho (2d Fl., 700 W. State St., Boise, 83720)  James Hellwig...................    208-334-3857    208-334-2783
    Illinois (Suite 2440, 55 W. Monroe St.,         Mary N. Joyce...................    312-353-8045    312-353-8120
     Chicago, 60603).
      (Suite 206, 508 Central Ave., Highland Park,  Robin F. Mugford................    847-681-8010    847-681-8012
     60035).
      (Rm. 141, 922 N. Glenwood Ave., Peoria,       Shari Stout.....................    309-671-7815    309-671-7818
     61606).
      (515 N. Court St., Rockford, 61103).........  Patrick Hope....................    815-987-8123    815-963-7943
    Indiana (Suite 106, 11405 N. Pennsylvania St.,  Mark Cooper.....................    317-582-2300    317-582-2301
     Carmel, 46032).
    Iowa (Suite 100, 601 Locust St., Des Moines,    Allen Patch.....................    515-288-8614    515-288-1437
     50309-3739).
    Kansas (Suite 300, 209 E. William, Wichita,     George D. Lavid.................    316-263-4067    316-263-8306
     67202-4012).
    Kentucky (4th Fl., 140 E. Main St., Lexington   Sara (Milton) Moreno............    859-225-7001    859-225-6501
     Central Library, Lexington 40507).
      (Rm. 634B, 601 W. Broadway, Louisville,       John Autin......................    502-582-5066    502-582-6573
     40202).
      (Suite 240, 2292 S. Hwy. 27, Somerset,        Sandra Munsey...................    606-677-6160    606-677-6161
     42501).
    Louisiana (Suite 1170, 365 Canal St., New       Donald Van De Werken............    504-589-6546    504-589-2337
     Orleans, 70130).
      (Business Education Bldg. 119H, 1 University  Patricia Holt...................    318-676-3064    318-676-3063
     Pl., Shreveport, 71115-2399).
    Maine (511 Congress St., Portland, 04101).....  Jeffrey Porter..................    207-541-7400    207-541-7420
    Maryland (Suite 2432, 401 E. Pratt St.,         Thomas Cox......................    410-962-4539    410-962-4529
     Baltimore, 21202).
    Massachusetts (Suite 307, 164 Northern Ave.,    Frank J. O'Connor...............    617-424-5990    617-424-5992
     Boston, 02210).
    Michigan (Suite 103, 425 S. Main St., Ann       Paul E. Litton..................    734-741-2430    734-741-2432
     Arbor, 48104).
      (Suite 2220, 211 W. Fort St., Detroit,        Neil Hesse......................    313-226-3650    313-226-3657
     48226).
      (Suite 311-C, 301 W. Fulton St., Grand        Thomas Maguire..................    616-458-3564    616-458-3872
     Rapids, 49504).
      (Suite 311, 300 W. Michigan Ave., Owen,       Paul E. Litton..................    734-487-0259    734-485-2396
     48197).
      (Suite 1300, 250 Elizabeth Lake Rd.,          Richard Corson..................    248-975-9600    248-975-9606
     Pontiac, 48341).
    Minnesota (Suite 2240, 45 S. 7th St.,           Ronald E. Kramer................    612-348-1638    612-348-1650
     Minneapolis, 55402).
    Mississippi (704 E. Main St., Raymond, 39154).  Harrison Ford...................    601-857-0128    601-857-0026
    Missouri (Suite 650, 2345 Grand, Kansas City,   David McNeill...................    816-410-9201    816-410-9208
     64108).

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      (Suite 303, 8182 Maryland Ave., St. Louis,    Randall J. LaBounty.............    314-425-3302    314-425-3381
     63105).
    Montana (P.O. Box 7487, Missoula, 59807)......  Mark Peters.....................    406-542-6656    406-542-6659
    Nebraska (11135 O St., Omaha, 68137)..........  Meredith Bond...................    402-221-3664    402-221-3668
    Nevada (400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas,      William E. Cline................    702-229-1157    702-385-3128
     89101).
      (Suite 152, 1755 E. Plumb Lane, Reno, 89502)  Paula Bryan, Acting.............    775-784-5203    775-784-5343
    New Hampshire (17 New Hampshire Ave.,           Susan Berry.....................    603-334-6074    603-334-6110
     Portsmouth, 03801-2838).
    New Jersey (Suite 1505, 744 Broad St., Newark,  William Spitler.................    973-645-4682    973-645-4783
     07102).
      (Suite 105, Bldg. 4, 3131 Princeton Pk.,      Rod Stuart......................    609-989-2100    609-989-2395
     Trenton, 08648-2319).
    New Mexico (1100 St. Francis Dr., Santa Fe,     Sandra Necessary................    505-827-0350    505-827-0263
     87503).
    New York (Rm. 1304, 111 W. Huron St., Buffalo,  James Mariano...................    716-551-4191    716-551-5290
     14202).
      (Rm. 207, 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola,        George Soteros..................    516-739-1765    516-739-3310
     11501).
      (Suite 904, 163 W. 125th St., New York,       K.L. Fredericks.................    212-860-6200    212-860-6203
     10027).
      (Rm. 3004, 40 Foley Sq., New York, 10007)...  William Spitler.................    212-857-8910    212-857-8920
      (Suite 710, 400 Andrews St., Rochester,       Charles Ranado..................    716-263-6480    716-325-6505
     14604).
      (Suite 209, 707 Westchester Ave., White       Joan Kanlian....................    914-682-6712    914-682-6698
     Plains, 10604).
    North Carolina (Suite 435, 521 E. Morehead      Roger Fortner...................    704-333-4886    704-332-2681
     St., Charlotte, 28202).
      (2d Fl., 342 N. Elm St., Greensboro, 27401).  John Schmonsees.................    336-333-5345    336-333-5158
      (Suite 600, SW. Hargett St., Raleigh, 27601)  Debbie Strader..................    919-715-7373    919-715-7777
    Ohio (Suite 2650, 36 E. 7th St., Cincinnati,    Dao Le..........................    513-684-2944    513-684-3227
     45202).
      (Suite 700, 600 Superior Ave. E., Cleveland,  Michael Miller..................    216-522-4750    216-522-2235
     44114).
      (Suite 1400, 280 N. High St., Columbus,       Roberta Ford....................    614-365-9510    614-365-9598
     43215).
      (300 Madison Ave., Toledo, 43604)...........  Robert Abrahams.................    419-241-0683    419-241-0684
    Oklahoma (Suite 330, 301 NW. 63d St., Oklahoma  Ronald L. Wilson................    405-608-5302    405-608-4211
     City, 73116).
      (Suite 1400, 700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa,    Jim Williams....................    918-581-7650    918-581-6263
     74106).
    Oregon (1401 Williamette St., Eugene, 97401...  John O'Connell..................    541-242-2384    541-465-8833
      (Suite 242, 121 SW. Salmon St., Portland,     Scott Goddin....................    503-326-3001    503-326-6351
     97204).
    Pennsylvania (Rm. 850, 228 Walnut St.,          Deborah Doherty.................    717-221-4510    717-221-4505
     Harrisburg, 17108-1698).
      (Suite 850 West, Independence Sq. W.,         Edward Burton...................    215-597-6101    215-597-6123
     Philadelphia, 19105).
      (2002 Federal Bldg, 1000 Liberty Ave.,        Keith Kirkham...................    412-395-5050    412-395-4875
     Pittsburgh, 15222).
    Puerto Rico (Suite 905, 525 F.D. Roosevelt      Maritza Ramos...................    787-766-5555    787-766-5692
     Ave., Hato Rey, 00918).
    Rhode Island (1 W. Exchange St., Providence,    Keith Yatsuhashi................    401-528-5104    401-528-5067
     02903).
    South Carolina (Suite 201C, 5300 International  Phil Menard.....................    843-760-3794    843-760-3798
     Blvd., North Charleston, 29418).
      (Suite 1720, 1201 Main St., Columbia, 29201)  Ann Watts.......................    803-765-5345    803-253-3614
      (Suite 109, 555 N. Pleasantburg Dr.,          Denis Csizmadia.................    864-271-1976    864-271-4171
     Greenville, 29607).
    South Dakota (Rm. 122, 2001 S. Summit Ave.,     Cinnamon King...................    605-330-4264    605-330-4266
     Sioux Falls, 57197).
    Tennessee (Suite 300, 601 W. Summit Hill Dr.,   George Frank....................    865-545-4637    615-541-4435
     Knoxville, 37902-2011).
      (Suite 348, 650 E. Pkwy. S., Memphis, 38104)  Ree Russell.....................    901-323-1543    901-320-9128
      (Suite 100, 3d Fl., 211 Commerce St.,         Dean Peterson...................    615-259-6060    615-259-6064
     Nashville, 37201).
    Texas (Suite 430, 2000 E. Lamar Blvd.,          (Vacancy).......................    817-277-1313    817-299-9601
     Arlington 76006).
      (2d Fl., 1700 Congress, Austin, 78701)......  Karen Parker....................    512-916-5939    512-916-5940
      (711 Houston St., Fort Worth, 76102)........  Vavie Sellschopp................    817-212-2673    817-978-0178
      (Suite 1160, 500 Dallas, Houston, 77002)....  James D. Cook...................    713-718-3062    713-718-3060
      (Suite 360, 203 S. St. Mary's St., San        Daniel G. Rodriquez.............    210-228-9878    210-228-9874
     Antonio, 78205).
    Utah (Suite 221, 324 S. State St., Salt Lake    Stanley Rees....................    801-524-5116    801-524-5886
     City, 84111).
    Vermont (Drawer 20, National Life Bldg.,        Susan Murray....................    802-828-4508    802-828-3258
     Montpelier, 05620-0501).
    Virginia (Suite 1225, 1401 Wilson Blvd.,        Greg Sizemore...................    703-524-2885    703-524-2649
     Arlington, 22209).
      (Rm. 540, 400 N. 8th St., Richmond, 23240-    Carol Kim.......................    804-771-2246    804-771-2390
     0026).
    Washington (Suite 650, 2001 6th Ave., Seattle,  David Spann.....................    206-553-5615    206-553-7253
     98121).
      (Suite 400, 801 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane,   Janet Daubel....................    509-353-2625    509-353-2449
     99201).
      (Suite 410, 950 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 98401)  Bob Deane.......................    253-593-6736    253-383-4676
    West Virginia (Suite 807, 405 Capitol St.,      Harvey Timberlake...............    304-347-5123    304-347-5408
     Charleston, 25301).
      (316 Washington Ave., Wheeling, 26003)......  James F. Fitzgerald.............    304-243-5493    304-243-5494
    Wisconsin (Rm. 596, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave.,      Paul D. Churchill...............    414-297-3473    414-297-3470
     Milwaukee, 53202).
    Wyoming (Suite 680, 1625 Broadway, Denver, CO   Nancy Charles-Parker............    303-844-6622    303-844-5651
     80202).
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    For further information, contact the International Trade Administration,
    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-3809.

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    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 was established by Executive
    order in 1969. 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 the service 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.

                            National Enterprise Centers--Minority Business Development Agency
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Region                         Address                         Director                 Telephone
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Atlanta, GA.....................  Suite 1715, 401 W.           Robert Henderson.................    404-730-3300
                                       Peachtree St. NW., 30308-
                                       3516.
    Boston, MA......................  Rm. 418, 10 Causeway St.,    Rochelle K. Schwartz.............    617-565-6850
                                       02222-1041.
    Chicago, IL.....................  Suite 1406, 55 E. Monroe     Carlos Guzman....................    312-353-0182
                                       St., 60603.
    Dallas, TX......................  Suite 7B23, 1100 Commerce    John Iglehart....................    214-767-8001
                                       St., 75242.
    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.
    New York, NY....................  Suite 3720, 26 Federal       Heyward Davenport................    212-264-3262
                                       Plz., 10278.
    Philadelphia, PA................  Rm. 10128, 600 Arch St.,     Alfonso C. Jackson...............    215-597-9236
                                       19106.
    San Francisco, CA...............  Rm. 1280, 221 Main St.,      Melda Cabrera....................    415-744-3001
                                       94105.
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
    Phone, 202-482-2985. Internet, 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.).
        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

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    States and to enhance its environmental security. NOAA is committed to
    protecting America's ocean, coastal, and living marine resources while
    promoting sustainable economic development.

    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 is 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 allows 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 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, 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, 1335 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
    20910-3283. Phone, 301-713-3578. Fax, 301-713-1249. Internet,
    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, kingfish.ssp.nmfs.gov.

    National Ocean Service

    The National Ocean Service (NOS), works to balance the Nation's use of
    coastal resources through research, management, and policy. NOS monitors
    the health of U.S. coasts by examining how human use and natural events
    impact coastal ecosystems. Coastal communities rely on NOS for
    information about natural hazards so they can more effectively reduce or
    eliminate the destructive effects of coastal hazards. NOS assesses the
    damage caused by hazardous material spills and works to restore or
    replace the affected coastal resources. Through varied programs, NOS
    protects wetlands, water quality, beaches, and wildlife. In addition,
    NOS provides a wide range of navigational products and data that help
    vessels move safely through U.S. waters and provides the basic set of
    information that establishes the latitude, longitude, and elevation
    framework necessary for

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    the Nation's surveying, navigation, positioning, and mapping activities.

    For further information, contact the National Ocean Service, Room 13231,
    SSMC 4, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713-
    3070. Fax, 301-713-4307. Internet, 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, www.oar.noaa.gov.

    Office of Marine and Aviation Operations

    NOAA also maintains a fleet of ships and aircraft under the auspices of
    its Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). These are used for
    scientific, engineering, and technical services, as well as to serve as
    research platforms for gathering critical marine and 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 Marine and Aviation
    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 Climate, Water,    1325 East-West       Gregory A. Mandt,
     and Weather Service.           Hwy., Silver         Acting
                                    Spring, MD 20910-
                                    3283. Phone, 301-
                                    713-0700. Fax, 301-
                                    713-1598.
      Office of Science and        1325 East-West       Jack Hayes
     Technology.                    Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910-
                                    3283. Phone, 301-
                                    713-1746. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0963.
      Office of Hydrologic         1325 East-West       Gary M. Carter
     Development.                   Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910-
                                    3283. Phone, 301-
                                    713-1658. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0003.
      Office of Systems            1325 East-West       John McNulty
     Operations.                    Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910-
                                    3283. Phone, 301-
                                    713-0165. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0657.
      National Centers for         5200 Auth Rd., Camp  Louis W. Uccellini
     Environmental Prediction.      Springs, MD 20746-
                                    4304. Phone, 301-
                                    763-8016. Fax, 301-
                                    763-8434.
      Eastern region.............  630 Johnson Ave.,    Dean P. Gulezian
                                    Bohemia, NY 11716-
                                    2626. Phone, 516-
                                    244-0100. Fax, 516-
                                    244-0109.
      Southern region............  Rm. 10A26, 819       X. William Proenza
                                    Taylor St., Fort
                                    Worth, TX 76102-
                                    6171. Phone, 817-
                                    978-2651. Fax, 817-
                                    334-4187.
      Central region.............  7220 NW 101st        Dennis H. McCarthy
                                    Terrace, Kansas
                                    City, MO 64153-
                                    2371. Phone, 816-
                                    891-8914x600. Fax,
                                    816-891-8362.
      Training center............  7220 NW. 101st       John L. Vogel
                                    Terrace, Kansas
                                    City, MO 64153.
                                    Phone, 816-880-
                                    9595. Fax, 816-880-
                                    0377.
      Western region.............  Rm. 1210, 125 S.     Vicki L. Nadolski
                                    State St., Salt
                                    Lake City, UT
                                    84138-1102. Phone,
                                    801-524-5722. Fax,
                                    801-524-5270.

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      Alaska region..............  Rm. 517, 222 W. 7th  Ralph (Jeff) La-Dou
                                    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      Samuel Williamson
     Coordinator for                Colesville Rd.,
     Meteorological Services and    Silver Spring, MD
     Supporting Research.           20910-3315. Phone,
                                    301-427-2002.
    National Marine Fisheries Service
      Headquarters...............  1315 East-West       William T. Hogarth
                                    Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    2239. Fax, 301-713-
                                    2258.
      Alaska region..............  P.O. Box 21668,      James W. Balsiger
                                    Juneau, AK 99802-
                                    1668. Phone, 907-
                                    586-7221. Fax, 907-
                                    586-7249.
      Alaska Fisheries Science     Bin C15700, Bldg.    Douglas DeMaster
     Center.                        4, 7600 Sand Point
                                    Way NE., Seattle,
                                    WA 98115. Phone,
                                    206-526-4000. Fax,
                                    206-526-4004.
      Northwest region...........  Bin C15700, Bldg.    D. Robert Lohn
                                    1, 7600 Sand Point
                                    Way NE., Seattle,
                                    WA 98115-0070.
                                    Phone, 206-526-
                                    6150. Fax, 206-526-
                                    6426.
      Northwest Fisheries Science  2725 Montlake Blvd.  Usha Varanosi
     Center.                        E., Seattle, WA
                                    98112. Phone, 206-
                                    860-3200. Fax, 206-
                                    860-3217.
      Northeast region...........  1 Blackburn Dr.,     Patricia Kurkul
                                    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.  Joseph Powers,
                                    Dr. N., St.          Acting
                                    Petersburg, FL
                                    33702. Phone, 813-
                                    570-5301. Fax, 813-
                                    570-5300.
      Southeast Fisheries Science  75 Virginia Beach    Nancy Thompson
     Center.                        Dr., Miami, FL
                                    33149. Phone, 305-
                                    361-5761. Fax, 305-
                                    361-4219.
      Southwest region...........  Suite 4200, 501 W.   Rodney McInnis,
                                    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...............  1335 East-West       Gregory W. Withee
                                    Highway, Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    3578. Fax, 301-713-
                                    1249.
      Integrated Program Office..  Rm. 1450, 8455       John Cunningham
                                    Colesville Rd.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    427-2070.
      Satellite operations.......  Rm. 0135, 5200 Auth  Kathleen A. Kelly
                                    Rd., Suitland, MD
                                    20746. Phone, 301-
                                    817-4000. Fax, 301-
                                    457-5175.
      Satellite data processing    Rm. 1069, 5200 Auth  Helen M. Wood
     and distribution.              Rd., Suitland, MD
                                    20746. Phone, 301-
                                    457-5120. Fax, 301-
                                    457-5184.
      Research and applications..  NOAA Science         Marie Colton
                                    Center, 5200 Auth
                                    Rd., Camp Springs,
                                    MD 20233. Phone,
                                    301-763-8127. Fax,
                                    301-763-8108.
      Systems development........  Rm. 3301C, 5200      Gary K. Davis
                                    Auth Rd.,
                                    Suitland, MD
                                    20746. Phone, 301-
                                    457-5277. Fax, 301-
                                    457-5722.
      National Climatic Data       151 Patton Ave.,     Tom Karl
     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       H. Lee Dantzler
     Center.                        Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    3303. Fax, 301-713-
                                    3300.
    National Ocean Service
      Headquarters...............  Rm. 13632, 1305      Margaret A.
                                    East-West Hwy.,      Davidson, Acting
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-3074. Fax, 301-
                                    713-4269.
      International Programs.....  Rm. 5651, 1315 East- Charles N. Ehler
                                    West Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    3078. Fax, 301-713-
                                    4263.
      NOAA Coastal Services        2234 S. Hobson       Margaret A. Davidson
     Center.                        Ave., Charleston,
                                    SC 29405-2409.
                                    Phone, 843-740-
                                    1200. Fax 843-740-
                                    1224.
      Center for Operational       Rm. 6633, 1305 East- Michael Szabados
     Oceanographic Products and     West Hwy., Silver
     Services.                      Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    2981. Fax, 301-713-
                                    4392.
      National Centers for         Rm. 8211, 1305 East- Larry C. Matlock,
     Coastal Ocean Science.         West Hwy., Silver    Acting
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    3020. Fax, 301-713-
                                    4270.

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      Coast survey...............  Rm. 6147, 1315 East- David MacFarland
                                    West Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    2770. Fax, 301-713-
                                    4019.
      National Geodetic Survey...  Rm. 8657, 1315 East- Charles W.
                                    West Hwy., Silver    Challstrom
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    3222. Fax, 301-713-
                                    4315.
      Office of Response and       Rm. 4389, 1305 East- David M. Kennedy
     Restoration.                   West Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    2989. Fax, 301-713-
                                    4387.
      Ocean and coastal resource   Rm. 10414, 1305      Charles N. Ehler,
     management.                    East-West Hwy.,      Acting
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-3155. Fax, 301-
                                    713-4012.
    Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
      Headquarters...............  Rm. 11627, 1315      David L. Evans
                                    East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-2458. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0163.
    Office of Global Programs....  Rm. 1225G, 1100      Kenneth Mooney,
                                    Wayne Ave., Silver   Acting
                                    Spring, MD 20910-
                                    5603. Phone, 301-
                                    427-2089.
      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.
      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   William Neff, Acting
     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,        Amts Leetmaa
     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               Bin C 15700, Bldg.   Eddie N. Bernard
     Environmental Laboratory.      3, 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. 6809, 14th St.   Sonya G. Stewart
                                    and Constitution
                                    Ave. NW.,
                                    Washington, DC
                                    20230. Phone, 202-
                                    482-2291.
      Chief Financial Officer/     Rm. 6809, 14th St.   Sonya G. Stewart
     Chief Administrative Officer.  and Constitution
                                    Ave. NW.,
                                    Washington, DC
                                    20230. Phone, 202-
                                    482-2291. Fax, 202-
                                    482-4823.
      Office of Civil Rights.....  Rm. 12222, 1305      Al Corea
                                    East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-0500.
      Diversity Program Office...  Rm. 15405, 1315      Barbara Marshall-
                                    East-West Hwy.,      Bailey
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-1966.
      Audit and Internal Control   Rm. 10662, 1315      Mack Cato
     Branch.                        East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-1150.

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      Budget Office..............  Rm. 6114, 14th St.   Jolene Laurie
                                    and Constitution     Sullers
                                    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.
      Human Resources Management   Rm. 12434, 1305      Zane Schauer
     Office.                        East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-0530.
      Information Systems          Rm. 10452, 1315      Sarah Maloney
     Management Office.             East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-3370.
      Acquisition and Grants       Rm. 7648, 1305 East- Dick Bennett, Acting
     Office.                        West Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    0836.
      Facilities Office..........  Rm. 8507, 1305 East- Gart Knebel
                                    West Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    9054.
      Mountain Administrative      325 Broadway,        Susan Sutherland
     Support Center.                Boulder, CO 80305-
                                    3228. Phone, 303-
                                    497-6431.
      Eastern Administrative       Rm. 815, 200 Granby  Barbara T. Booker
     Support Center.                St., Norfolk, VA
                                    23510. 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. McBroome
     Support Center.                12th St., Kansas
                                    City, MO 64106-
                                    2897. Phone, 816-
                                    426-2050. Fax, 816-
                                    426-7459.
    Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
      Headquarters...............  Rm. 12857, 1315      Rear Adm. Evelyn
                                    East-West Hwy.,      Fields, NOAA
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910-3282. Phone,
                                    301-713-1045.
      Marine Operations Center...  439 W. York St.,     Rear Adm. Nicholas
                                    Norfolk, VA 23510-   A. Prahl, NOAA
                                    1114. Phone, 757-
                                    441-6776.
      Commissioned Personnel       1315 East-West       Capt. David
     Center.                        Hwy., Silver         Peterson, NOAA
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    1045.
      Aircraft Operations Center.  7917 Hangar Loop     Capt. Robert W.
                                    Dr., MacDill AFB,    Maxson, NOAA
                                    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 by Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1977 (5 U.S.C.
    app.) and Executive Order 12046 of March 27, 1978 (3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p.
    158), by combining the Office of Telecommunications Policy of the
    Executive Office of the President and the Office of Telecommunications
    of the Department of Commerce to form a new agency reporting to the
    Secretary of Commerce.
        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;
        --serving as the principal Federal telecommunications research and
    engineering laboratory, through NTIA's Institute for Telecommunication
    Sciences (ITS), headquartered in Boulder, CO;
        --providing grants through the Technology Opportunities Program for
    demonstration projects to promote the widespread availability of digital
    network

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    technologies in the public and non-profit sectors, which will help
    stimulate economic development, improve learning at all levels, improve
    delivery of health care, strengthen public safety efforts, and allow
    greater access for citizens to nationwide information resources; and
        --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,
    and to strengthen the capabilities of existing public broadcasting
    stations to provide telecommunications services.

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

    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. . .'' The registration of trademarks
    is based on the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution.
        The Office examines applications for patents to determine if the
    applicants are entitled to patents 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.
    It also issues statutory invention registrations, which have the
    defensive but not the enforceable attributes of a patent. It also
    processes international applications for patents.
        PTO registers and renews trademarks. 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 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 research facilities for the public;
        --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.
        Patents and trademarks may be reviewed and searched at PTO in over
    80 patent and trademark depository libraries throughout the country and
    online. The patent system fosters innovation, investment in developing
    and marketing inventions, and prompt disclosure of technological
    information.

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    For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Patent
    and Trademark Office, Washington, DC 20231. Phone, 703-305-8341.
    Internet, www.uspto.gov. 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 advocates coherent policies for maximizing the impact
    of technology on economic growth; carries out technology programs with
    U.S. industry; and disseminates technology information.

    Office of Technology Policy

    The primary role of the Office of Technology Policy is to offer
    assistance to private sector and 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, 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 strengthen the U.S. economy
    and improve the quality of life 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 perform research in
    the areas of electronics, 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 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, service
    companies, education institutions, and health care organizations.

    For further information, call 301-975-NIST (301-975-6478). Fax, 301-926-
    1630. E-mail, inquiries@nist.gov. Internet, www.nist.gov.

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    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. It acquires information from U.S. Government agencies and
    their contractors and grantees, as well as from foreign sources,
    primarily governments.
        The NTIS collection of more than 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 online through
    commercial vendors, on CD-ROM from NTIS, and for recently acquired
    materials, via FedWorld, NTIS' online information network (Internet,
    www.ntis.gov).

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

    For further information about the Technology Administration, contact the
    Office of Technology Policy, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 4814C
    HCHB, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-1575. Internet,
    www.ta.doc.gov.

    Sources of
    Information

    Age and Citizenship  Age search and citizenship information is available
    from the Personal Census Search Unit, Bureau of the Census, National
    Processing Center, P.O. Box 1545, Jeffersonville, IN 47131. Phone, 812-
    218-3046.

    Economic Development Information Clearinghouse  The EDA will host on its
    Web site the Economic Development Information Clearinghouse, an online
    depository of information on economic development (Internet,
    www.doc.gov/eda).

    Employment  Information is available electronically through the
    Internet, at www.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
    touch 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

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    Administration, Room 6013, Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue
    NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-6090. Fax, 202-482-3154.
    Internet, 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 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. Contact the Hotline, Inspector General, P.O. Box 612, Ben
    Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044. Phone, 202-482-2495, or 800-424-
    5197 (toll free). TTD, 202-482-5923, or 800-854-8407 (toll free). Fax,
    202-789-0522. Internet, www.oig.doc.gov. E-mail, oighotline@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.

    Bureau of the Census  Numerous publications presenting statistical
    information on a wide variety of subjects are available from the
    Government Printing Office, including the following: 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, 1997-1998.
        Employment opportunities, data highlights, large data files, access
    tools, and other material are available on the World Wide Web. Internet,
    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
    (Monthly Journal); National Income and Product Accounts Estimates for
    1929-2000 and selected articles; Foreign Direct Investment in the United
    States: Final Results from the 1997 Benchmark Survey; and Foreign Direct
    Investment in the United States, Revised 1998 Estimates and Preliminary
    1999 Estimates. Current and historical estimates, general information,
    and employment opportunities are available through the Internet, at
    www.bea.gov. BEA data products are described in the Catalog of Products,
    which is available on the BEA Web site (Internet, www.bea.gov) or by
    request from the BEA Order Desk (phone, 800-704-0415). For more
    information, contact the Public Information Office. Phone, 202-606-9900.
    E-mail, webmaster@bea.gov.

    Bureau of Export Administration  The Bureau's Web site (Internet,
    www.bxa.doc.gov) provides information for the U.S. business community,
    including export news, general, subject and policy fact sheets, updates
    to the Export Administration regulations, Bureau program information,
    and export seminar event schedules. Publications available on the site
    include the Bureau's annual report, foreign policy controls report, and
    international diversification and defense market assessment guides. The
    Government Printing Office, in conjunction with the Bureau, has created
    a Web site that contains an up-to-date database of the entire export
    administration regulations, including the commerce control list, the
    commerce country chart, and the denied persons list (Internet,
    www.access.gpo.gov/bxa/index.html). The Exporter Counseling Division has
    offices in Washington, DC (phone, 202-482-4811; fax, 202-482-3617) and
    on the West Coast (phone 949-660-0144, or 408-998-7402; fax, 949-660-
    9347, or 408-998-7470). For enforcement-

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    related questions, contact the partnership-in-security hotline (phone,
    800-424-2980).

    International Trade Administration  The Administration maintains a Web
    site, (Internet, www.trade.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,
    obtaining remedies from unfair trading practices, or receiving help with
    market access problems. 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 Web 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  Copies of Minority Business Today
    and the BDC Directory may be obtained by contacting the Office of
    Business Development. Phone, 202-482-6022. Comprehensive information
    about programs, policy, centers, and access the job matching database,
    is available through the Internet, at www.mbda.gov).

    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) (phone,
    800-553-NTIS; fax, 703-321-8547; TDD, 703-605-6043; Internet,
    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 www.noaa.gov. Contact the
    Office of Public and Constituent Affairs, Fourteenth 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 homepage (Internet,
    www.ntia.doc.gov).

    Patent and Trademark Office  General Information Concerning Patents,
    Basic 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 www.uspto.gov. File transfer protocol, ftp.uspto.gov.

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    Electronic bulletin board (by modem), 703-305-8950. Phone, 703-308-HELP,
    or 800-PTO-9199.
    Small Business  Contact the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business
    Utilization. Phone, 202-482-1472. Internet, www.doc.gov/osdbu.

    For further information concerning the Department of Commerce, contact
    the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Commerce, Fourteenth Street
    and Constitution Avenue NW., Room 5040 Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-
    482-3263. Internet, www.doc.gov.