    [United States Government Manual]
    [June 01, 2006]
    [Pages i-ix]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    The United States
    Government Manual
    2006/2007

    Office of the Federal Register

    National Archives and Records Administration

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    Revised June 1, 2006

    Raymond A. Mosley,
    Director of the Federal Register.

    Allen Weinstein,
    Archivist of the United States.

    On the cover:  The Phalaenopsis orchid that graces this year's cover of
    The United States Government Manual 2006-2007 is just one of many
    exquisite displays showcased at the United States Botanic Garden
    (Botanic Garden).
        The Botanic Garden, located at the foot of the U.S. Capitol in
    Washington, DC, is a national treasure that captivates our collective
    spirit with its unique aura of elegance and repose due to its vast,
    magnificent plant collection.
        The Botanic Garden proper consists of three locations: the newly
    renovated Conservatory, which showcases a beautiful and fascinating
    living plant museum; Bartholdi Park, which serves as a home landscape
    demonstration garden and showcases innovative plant combinations in a
    variety of styles and design themes; and the Production Facility, which
    is used for growing and storing plants for propagation, for the
    maintenance of the collection, or for display in upcoming annual shows.
    Construction is also underway for a National Garden west of the
    Conservatory, scheduled to open in October 2006.
        The current Botanic Garden was inspired by American naval officer
    and explorer Charles Wilkes, commander of the United States Exploring
    Expedition to the South Seas from 1838-1842, who amassed an extensive
    collection of live and dried specimens of plants and seeds from around
    the globe that were previously unknown to the United States. The
    expedition greatly advanced the field of science in the United States.
        Located on the National Mall across from the U.S. Capitol along
    First Street SW., between Maryland Avenue and C Street, visitors can
    marvel at the exhibits that include over 25,000 living specimens.

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        The Botanic Garden is open every day of the year, including Federal
    holidays. Admission to all public areas of the Botanic Garden is free.
    It is ADA compliant and offers full accessibility for those with special
    needs. The Conservatory offers pay phones with TTY capability and
    wheelchairs. Sign language interpreters are available by advance
    reservation; telephone 202-226-4082.
         For more information on the Botanic Garden, visit its Web site at
    http://www.usbg.gov or call 202-225-8333.
        We thank the Creative Services artists at the U.S. Government
    Printing Office for their assistance in developing this elegant cover.

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    Preface

    As the official handbook of the Federal Government, The United States
    Government Manual provides comprehensive information on the agencies of
    the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. The Manual also
    includes information on quasi-official agencies; international
    organizations in which the United States participates; and boards,
    commissions, and committees.
        A typical agency description includes a list of principal officials,
    a summary statement of the agency's purpose and role in the Federal
    Government, a brief history of the agency, including its legislative or
    executive authority, a description of its programs and activities, and a
    ``Sources of Information'' section. This last section provides
    information on consumer activities, contracts and grants, employment,
    publications, and many other areas of public interest.
        The 2006/2007 Manual was prepared by the Presidential and
    Legislative Publications Unit, Office of the Federal Register, under the
    supervision of Gwendolyn J. Henderson. Alfred W. Jones was Managing
    Editor; Stephen J. Frattini was Chief Editor, assisted by Ashley Merusi.

    The Federal Register and Its Special Editions

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    (see 1 CFR 9.1). Its focus is on programs and activities. Persons
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    Federal Register or one of its other special editions, described below.
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    recommendations for executive, legislative, and judicial salaries;
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    Further Information

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    Contents

                                                 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENC1
                                           CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATE5
                                  Chart: The Government of the United Stat21
                                                          LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
                                                              Congress    25
                                              Architect of the Capitol    43
                                          United States Botanic Garden    45
                                      Government Accountability Office    46
                                            Government Printing Office    48
                                                   Library of Congress    53
                                           Congressional Budget Office    60
                                                             JUDICIAL BRANCH
                                The Supreme Court of the United States    65
                                                          Lower Courts    66
                                                        Special Courts    72
                     Administrative Office of the United States Courts    75
                                               Federal Judicial Center    79
                                   United States Sentencing Commission    80
                                                            EXECUTIVE BRANCH
                                    The President of the United States    85
                               The Vice President of the United States    85
                                     Executive Office of the President    86
                                                The White House Office    86
                     Office of the Vice President of the United States    87
                                          Council of Economic Advisers    88
                                      Council on Environmental Quality    89
                                             National Security Council    90
                                              Office of Administration    91
                                       Office of Management and Budget    91
                                Office of National Drug Control Policy    94
                                          Office of Policy Development    95
                               Office of Science and Technology Policy    96
                      Office of the United States Trade Representative    97
                                                          Executive Agencies

                                                       Departments
                                             Department of Agriculture    99
                                                Department of Commerce   124
                                                 Department of Defense   149
                                           Department of the Air Force   160
                                                Department of the Army   165
                                                Department of the Navy   175

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                                                      Defense Agencies   186
                                                 Joint Service Schools   197
                                               Department of Education   201
                                                  Department of Energy   209
                               Department of Health and Human Services   218
                                       Department of Homeland Security   229
                           Department of Housing and Urban Development   236
                                            Department of the Interior   242
                                                 Department of Justice   257
                                                   Department of Labor   276
                                                   Department of State   291
                                          Department of Transportation   306
                                            Department of the Treasury   330
                                        Department of Veterans Affairs   346
                      Independent Establishments and Government Corporations
                                        African Development Foundation   361
                                       Broadcasting Board of Governors   362
                                           Central Intelligence Agency   366
                                  Commodity Futures Trading Commission   367
                                    Consumer Product Safety Commission   369
                        Corporation for National and Community Service   372
                               Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board   376
                                       Environmental Protection Agency   376
                               Equal Employment Opportunity Commission   382
                               Export-Import Bank of the United States   387
                                            Farm Credit Administration   389
                                     Federal Communications Commission   393
                                 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation   398
                                           Federal Election Commission   402
                                         Federal Housing Finance Board   403
                                     Federal Labor Relations Authority   407
                                           Federal Maritime Commission   410
                            Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service   413
                      Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission   414
                                                Federal Reserve System   417
                            Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board   422
                                              Federal Trade Commission   423
                                       General Services Administration   427
                                             Inter-American Foundation   434
                                        Merit Systems Protection Board   435
                         National Aeronautics and Space Administration   438
                          National Archives and Records Administration   443
                                  National Capital Planning Commission   452
                                  National Credit Union Administration   454
                    National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities   456
                                       National Endowment for the Arts   457
                                 National Endowment for the Humanities   458
                              Institute of Museum and Library Services   461
                                        National Labor Relations Board   463
                                              National Mediation Board   467
                      National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)   471
                                           National Science Foundation   472
                                  National Transportation Safety Board   477
                                         Nuclear Regulatory Commission   481
                      Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission   484

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                       Office of the Director of National Intelligence   487
                                           Office of Government Ethics   488
                                        Office of Personnel Management   489
                                             Office of Special Counsel   494
                               Overseas Private Investment Corporation   495
                                                           Peace Corps   496
                                  Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation   499
                                                Postal Rate Commission   503
                                             Railroad Retirement Board   504
                                    Securities and Exchange Commission   507
                                              Selective Service System   512
                                         Small Business Administration   514
                                        Social Security Administration   525
                                            Tennessee Valley Authority   529
                                          Trade and Development Agency   531
                    United States Agency for International Development   534
                              United States Commission on Civil Rights   538
                          United States International Trade Commission   541
                                          United States Postal Service   546
                                Guide to Boards, Commissions, and Committ551
                                                     Quasi-Official Agencies
                                            Legal Services Corporation   555
                                               Smithsonian Institution   557
                                               State Justice Institute   572
                                      United States Institute of Peace   573
                                         Selected Multilateral Organizati577
                                            Selected Bilateral Organizati587
                        Appendix A: Commonly Used Abbreviations and Acron589

                       Appendix B: Terminated and Transferred Agencies   595

                                 Appendix C: Agencies Appearing in the
                                           Code of Federal Regulations   653
                                                                  NAME IN663
                                                        AGENCY/SUBJECT IN683
                                                              RECENT CHAN689