    [United States Government Manual]
    [June 01, 2007]
    [Pages 127-150]
    [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                             Carlos M. Gutierrez
        Chief of Staff and Counselor to the           Claire E. Buchan
                Secretary
        Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy              Joseph V. Schwan II
        Director, Office of White House               Christy Simon
                Liaison
        Director, Executive Secretariat               Tracey S. Rhoades
        Deputy Secretary of Commerce                  David A. Sampson
            Director, Office of Small and             LaJuene Desmukes
                    Disadvantaged Business
                    Utilization
        Chief Information Officer                     Barry West
            Deputy Chief Information Officer          John McManus
        General Counsel                               John J. Sullivan
            Deputy General Counsel                    David K. Bowsher
        Chief Financial Officer and                   Otto J. Wolff
                Assistant Secretary for
                Administration
            Deputy Assistant Secretary for            Jeffery K. Nulf
                    Administration
        Director for Security                         David Bell, Acting
            Deputy Director for Security              Thomas DeSeve, Acting
        Director, Office of Budget                    Barbara A. Retzlaff
            Deputy Director                           Neil Shapiro
        Director for Management and                   John J. Phelan III
                Organization
        Director, Office of Civil Rights              Suzan J. Aramaki
            Deputy Director                           (vacancy)
        Deputy Chief Financial Management             Lisa Casias
                Officer and Director for
                Financial Management
            Deputy Director for Financial             Gordon Alston
                    Management
            Director for Financial                    Teresa Coppolino
                    Management Systems
        Director for Human Resources                  Deborah Jefferson
                Management
            Deputy Director                           William Fleming
        Director for Administrative Services          Fred E. Fanning,
                                                              Acting
            Deputy Director                           Douglas Elznic, Acting
        Director for Acquisition Management           (vacancy)
        Assistant Secretary for Legislative           Nathaniel F. Wienecke
                and Intergovernmental
                Affairs
            Director for Legislative and              Clark Reid, Acting
                    Intergovernmental
                    Affairs
            Deputy Assistant Secretary for            (vacancy)
                    Trade Legislation
            Director for Intergovernmental            Elizabeth Dial
                    Affairs
        Inspector General                             Johnnie E. Frazier
            Deputy Inspector General                  Elizabeth Barlow
        Director, Office of Public Affairs            E. Richard Mills
            Press Secretary                           Dan Nelson

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        Director, Office of Business Liaison          Daniel McCardell
            Deputy Directors                          Jennifer Andberg,
                                                              Robert
                                                              Ollison, Jr.

    BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230

    Phone, 202-482-2721
        Under Secretary for Industry and              Mario Mancuso
                Security
            Deputy Under Secretary                    Mark Foulon
            Assistant Secretary for Export            Christopher Padilla
                    Administration
            Assistant Secretary for Export            Darryl W. Jackson
                    Enforcement

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230

    Phone, 202-482-2309
        Assistant Secretary for Economic              Sandy K. Baruah
                Development
            Deputy Assistant Secretary                Benjamin Erulkar
            Deputy Assistant Secretary for            Mary C. Pleffner
                    Management Services and
                    Chief Financial Officer

    ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION

    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230

    Phone, 202-482-3727
        Under Secretary for Economic Affairs          Cynthia A. Glassman
            Deputy Under Secretary                    Elizabeth R. Anderson
            Associate Under Secretary for             Kim White
                    Management
            Associate Under Secretary for             (vacancy)
                    Communications
            Chief Economist                           Joseph V. Kennedy
            Director, Bureau of the Census            Charles L. Kincannon
            Director, Bureau of Economic              J. Steven Landefeld
                    Analysis

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION

    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230

    Phone, 202-482-3917
        Under Secretary for International             Franklin L. Lavin
                Trade
            Deputy Under Secretary                    Michelle O' Neill
            Assistant Secretary for Import            David Spooner
                    Administration
            Assistant Secretary for Market            David Bohigian
                    Access and Compliance
            Assistant Secretary for                   (vacancy)
                    Manufacturing and
                    Services
            Assistant Secretary for Trade             Israel Hernandez
                    Promotion and Director
                    of the U.S. and Foreign
                    Commercial Service
            Chief Financial Officer and               David M. Robinson
                    Director of
                    Administration
            Chief Information Officer                 Renee Macklin

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    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                Conrad C.
                Atmosphere and Administrator                  Lautenbacher,
                                                              Jr.
            Assistant Secretary for Oceans            (vacancy)
                    and Atmosphere and
                    Deputy Administrator
            Deputy Assistant Secretary for            Timothy R.E. Keeney
                    Oceans and Atmosphere
            Deputy Assistant Secretary for            William Brennan
                    International Affairs
            Deputy Under Secretary for                John J. Kelly, Jr.
                    Oceans and Atmosphere
                General Counsel                       (vacancy)
                Director, Office of                   Anson Franklin
                        Communications
                Director, Office of                   Eric Webster
                        Legislative Affairs
            Chief Financial Officer                   Maureen E. Wylie
            Chief Administrative Officer              William F. Broglie
            Assistant Administrator for               William T. Hogarth
                    Fisheries Service
            Assistant Administrator for               John H. Dunnigan
                    Ocean Services and
                    Coastal Zone Management
            Assistant Administrator for               Mary E. Kicza
                    National Environmental
                    Satellite, Data, and
                    Information Services
            Assistant Administrator for               David L. Johnson
                    Weather Services
            Assistant Administrator for               Richard W. Spinrad
                    Oceanic and Atmospheric
                    Research
            Assistant Administrator for               Mary M. Glackin
                    Program Planning and
                    Integration

    NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION

    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230

    Phone, 202-428-1840.
        Assistant Secretary for                       John M.R. Kneuer
                Communications and
                Information
            Deputy Assistant Secretary                Meredith Baker
            Chief Counsel                             Kathy D. Smith
            Associate Administrator for               Frederick R. Wentland
                    Spectrum Management
            Associate Administrator for               Eric R. Stark
                    Policy Analysis and
                    Development
            Associate Administrator for               (vacancy)
                  International Affairs
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            Associate Administrator for               Bernadette A. McGuire-
                    Telecommunications and                    Rivera
                    Information Applications
            Associate Administrator for               Alan Vincent
                    Telecommunication
                    Sciences and Director,
                    Institute for Telecom
                    Sciences

    TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION

    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230

    Phone, 202-482-1575
        Under Secretary for Technology                Robert C. Cresanti
            Deputy Under Secretary                    (vacancy)
            Assistant Secretary for                   (vacancy)
                    Technology Policy
            Director, National Institute of           William A. Jeffrey
                    Standards and Technology
            Director, National Technical              Ellen Herbst
                    Information Service

    UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

    600 Dulany Street, Arlington, VA 22313

    Phone, 571-272-8400. Internet, www.uspto.gov.
        Under Secretary for Intellectual              Jon W. Dudas
                Property and Director
            Deputy Under Secretary and                Stephen M. Pinkos
                    Deputy Director
            Commissioner for Patents                  John J. Doll
            Commissioner for Trademarks               Lynne G. Beresford

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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.
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    Business Liaison  The Office of Business Liaison directs the business
    community to the offices and policy experts who can best respond to
    their needs by promoting proactive, responsive, and effective outreach
    programs and relationships with the business community. It also informs
    the Secretary and Department officials of the critical issues facing the
    business community, informs the business community of Department and
    administration initiatives and priorities, as well as information
    regarding Department resources, policies, and programs, and provides
    general assistance to the business community.

    For further information, call 202-482-1360.

    Bureau of Industry and Security

    [For the Bureau of Industry and Security statement of organization, see
    the Federal Registers of June 7, 1988, 53 FR 20881 and April 26, 2002,
    67 FR 20630]

    The mission of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is to advance
    U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by
    ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and
    promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership. BIS activities
    include regulating the export of sensitive goods and technologies in an
    effective and efficient manner; enforcing export control, antiboycott,
    and public safety laws; cooperating with and assisting other countries
    on export control and strategic trade issues; assisting U.S. industry to
    comply with international arms control agreements; and monitoring the
    viability of the U.S. defense industrial base and seeking to ensure that
    it is capable of satisfying U.S. national and homeland security needs.
    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 regulate the export of
    dual-use items requiring licenses for national security,
    nonproliferation, foreign policy, and short supply; ensure that approval
    or denial of license applications is consistent with economic and
    security concerns; promote an understanding of export control
    regulations within the business community; represent the Department in
    interagency and international forums relating to export controls,
    particularly in multilateral regimes; monitor and ensure availability of
    industrial resources for national defense; analyze the impact of export
    controls on strategic industries; and assess the security consequences
    of certain foreign investments.
    Export Enforcement  The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export
    Enforcement enforces dual-use export controls. This enables exporters to
    take advantage of legal export opportunities while ensuring that illegal
    exports will be detected and either prevented or investigated and
    sanctioned. The Office also ensures prompt, aggressive action against
    restrictive trade practices; reviews visa applications of foreign
    nationals to prevent illegal technology transfers; and conducts
    cooperative enforcement activities on an international basis.
    Office of International Programs  The Office of International Programs
    provides technical assistance to nations lacking effective export and
    transit control systems. These nations are identified as potential
    locations for export or transit of nuclear, chemical, biological or
    radiological weapons, missile delivery systems, or the commodities,
    technologies, or equipment that could be used to design or build such
    weapons or their delivery systems.
    Management and Policy Coordination  The Management and Policy
    Coordination (MPC) establishes and evaluates the Bureau's overall policy
    agenda, priorities, goals, unit objectives,

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    and key metrics. MPC performs oversight of program operations and
    expenditures; executes or supervises the President's Management Agenda;
    and adjudicates appeals of licensing and enforcement decisions as part
    of an extended legal process involving administrative law judges and the
    Office of General Counsel. MPC provides guidance and coordination for
    the Bureau's participation in the Export Control and Related Border
    Security Assistance Program, which provides technical assistance to
    strengthen the export and transit contol systems of nations that are
    identified as potential locations for the exporting of weapons of mass
    destruction, missile delivery systems, or the commodities, technologies,
    and equipment that can be used to design and build them.

                 Field Offices--Bureau of Industry and Security
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                   Field Area                             Address
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Export Enforcement
    Boston, MA..............................  Rm. 253, 10 Causeway St.,
                                               02222
    Dallas, TX..............................  Suite 622, 525 S. Griffin St.,
                                               75202
    Hillside, IL............................  Suite 530, 4415 W. Harrison
                                               St., 60162
    Houston, TX.............................  Suite 250, 15355 Vantage Pkwy.
                                               West, 77032
    El Segundo, CA..........................  Suite 720, 222 N. Sepulveda
                                               Blvd., 90245
    Fort Lauderdale, FL.....................  Suite 2060, 200 E. Las Olas
                                               Blvd., 33301
    Herndon, VA.............................  Suite 1125, 381 Elden St.,
                                               20170
    Irvine, CA..............................  Suite 310, 2601 Main St.,
                                               92614-6299
    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............................  Rm. 605, 111 N. Market St.,
                                               6th Fl., 95113
    Arlington, VA...........................  Suite 700, 1555 Wilson Blvd.,
                                               22209-2405
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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.
        EDA provides grants to States, regions, and communities across the
    Nation to help create wealth and minimize poverty by promoting a
    favorable business environment to attract private capital investment and
    higher skill, higher wage jobs through world-class capacity building,
    planning, infrastructure, research grants, and strategic initiatives.
    Through its grant programs, the Administration seeks to utilize public
    sector resources in a manner that leverages investment by the private
    sector to create an environment where the private sector risks capital,
    and job opportunities are created.
        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
    350 planning districts throughout the country.
        Technical assistance provides for local feasibility and industry
    studies,

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    management and operational assistance, natural resource development, and
    export promotion. In addition, EDA funds a network of university centers
    that provide 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.
    Economic assistance provides funding for both planning and
    implementation to address economic change.
        The Trade Adjustment Assistance program helps U.S. firms and
    industries injured as the result of economic globalization. A nationwide
    network of Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers offers low-cost,
    effective professional assistance to certified firms to develop and
    implement recovery strategies.

              Regional Offices--Economic Development Administration
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Region (Areas Served)                       Address
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Atlanta, GA (AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN)  Suite 1820, 401 W. Peachtree
                                               St. NW., 30308-3610
      Kentucky..............................  Suite 200, 771 Corporate Dr.,
                                               Lexington, 40503-5477
    Austin, TX (AK, NM, OK, TX).............  Suite 100, 504 Lavaca St.,
                                               78701-2858
      Louisiana.............................  Rm. 1025, 500 Poydras St., New
                                               Orleans, 70130
    Chicago, IL (IN, MI, WI)................  Suite 855, 111 N. Canal, 60606-
                                               7204
      Minnesota.............................  Rm. 104, 515 W. 1st St.,
                                               Duluth, MN 55802
      Ohio..................................  Rm. 740, 200 N. High St.,
                                               Columbus, OH 43215
    Denver, CO (CO, SD, UT).................  Rm. 632, 1244 Speer Blvd.,
                                               80204
      Iowa and Nebraska.....................  Rm. 823, 210 Walnut St., Des
                                               Moines, IA 50309
      Kansas and Missouri...................  Suite C, 101 Park DeVille Dr.,
                                               Columbia, MO 65203
      Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming....  Rm. 123, 301 S. Park Ave.,
                                               P.O. Box 578, Helena, MT
                                               59601
    Philadelphia, PA (CT, NJ, NY, PA, PR,     Suite 140 S., Independence Sq.
     RI, VT,).                                 W., 19106
      Delaware, District of Columbia,         Rm. 474, 400 N. 8th St.,
     Maryland, and Virginia.                   Richmond, VA 23240-1001
      Massachusetts and New Hampshire.......  Rm. 3503, Federal Bldg., 55
                                               Pleasant 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
      West Virginia.........................  Rm. 411, 405 Capital St.,
                                               Charleston, 25301-1727
    Seattle, WA (AZ, WA)....................  Rm. 1890, 915 2d Ave., 98174
      Alaska................................  Suite 444, 510 L St.,
                                               Anchorage, 99501-7594
      California (Northern) and Oregon......  Suite 244, One World Trade
                                               Ctr., 121 SW. Salmon St.,
                                               Portland, OR 97204
      California (Central)..................  Suite 411, 801 I St.,
                                               Sacramento, CA, 95814
      California (Coastal)..................  709 Martinelli St.,
                                               Watonville, CA, 95076
      California (Southern).................  Suite 1675, 5777 W. Century
                                               Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
      Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Marshall  Rm. 5180, Federal Bldg., 300
     Islands, Micronesia, Northern Marianas    Ala Moana Blvd., P.O. Box
     and Republic of Palau.                    50264, Honolulu, HI 96850
      Idaho and Nevada......................  Rm. 146, 304 N. 8th St.,
                                               Boise, ID 83702
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

    For further information, contact the Economic Development
    Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone,
    202-482-2900. Fax, 202-273-4723.

    Economics and Statistics Administration

    The Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) provides broad and
    targeted economic data, analyses, and forecasts for use by Government
    agencies, businesses, and others, as well as develops domestic and
    international economic policy. The Under Secretary is the chief economic
    adviser to the Secretary and provides leadership and executive
    management of the Bureau of the Census and the Bureau of Economic
    Analysis.
        ESA provides key business, economic, and international trade
    information products that American business and the public can use to
    make informed decisions through STAT.USA.

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

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    Bureau of the Census

    [For the Bureau of the Census statement of organization, see the Federal
    Register of Sept. 16, 1975, 40 FR 42765]

    The Bureau of the Census was established as a permanent office by act of
    March 6, 1902 (32 Stat. 51). The major functions of the Census Bureau
    are authorized by the Constitution, which provides that a census of
    population shall be taken every 10 years, and by laws codified as title
    13 of the United States Code. The law also provides that the information
    collected by the Census Bureau from individual persons, households, or
    establishments be kept strictly confidential and be used only for
    statistical purposes. The Census Bureau is responsible for:
        --the decennial censuses of population and housing;
        --the quinquennial censuses of State and local governments,
    manufacturers, mineral industries, distributive trades, construction
    industries, and transportation;
        --current surveys that provide information on many of the subjects
    covered in the censuses at monthly, quarterly, annual, or other
    intervals;
        --compilation of current statistics on U.S. foreign trade, including
    data on imports, exports, and shipping;
        --special censuses at the request and expense of State and local
    government units;
        --publication of estimates and projections of the population;
        --publication of current data on population and housing
    characteristics; and
        --current reports on manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade,
    services, construction, imports and exports, State and local government
    finances and employment, and other subjects.
        The Census Bureau makes available statistical results of its
    censuses, surveys, and other programs to the public through printed
    reports, CD-ROMs and DVDs, 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 Marketing Service Office, Bureau of
    the Census, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20233. Phone, 301-
    763-INFO (4636). Fax, 301-457-3842.

                                        Field Organization--Bureau of the Census
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    Regional Office (Areas Served)                                      Address
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Atlanta, GA (AL, FL, GA)                                       Suite 3200, 101 Marietta St. NW., 30303-2700
    Boston, MA (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY (all counties not listed under  Suite 301, 4 Copley Pl., 02117-9108
     the New York Regional Office), PR, RI, VI, and VT)
    Charlotte, NC (KY, NC, SC, TN, VA)                             Suite 106, 901 Center Park Dr., 28217-2935
    Chicago, IL (IL, IN, WI)                                       Suite 5501, 2255 Enterprise Dr., Westchester, IL
                                                                    60154
    Dallas, TX (LA, MS, TX)                                        Suite 800S, 8585 Stemmons N. Fwy., 75237-3836
    Denver, CO (AZ, CO, MT, NE, ND, NM, NV, SD, UT, and WY)        Suite 100, 6900 W. Jefferson Ave., Lakewood, CO
                                                                    80235-2032
    Detroit, MI (MI, OH, WV)                                       Suite 100, 1395 Brewery Park Blvd., 48207-2635
    Kansas City, KS (AR, IA, KS, MN, MO, OK)                       1211 North 8th St., 66101-2129
    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 Bernardino, San
     Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura),
     HI)
    New York, NY (NJ (counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson,           Suite 800, 395 Hudson St., 10014
     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      Suite 504, 833 Chestnut St., 19107-4405
     under the New York Regional Office), PA)

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    Seattle, WA (AK, CA (all counties not listed under the Los     Suite 3800, 601 Union St., 98101-1074
     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) promotes a better understanding of
    the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate
    economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner. BEA's
    economic statistics are closely watched and provide a comprehensive
    picture of the U.S. economy. BEA prepares national, regional, industry,
    and international accounts that present essential information on such
    issues in the world economy.
        BEA's national economic statistics provide a comprehensive look at
    U.S. production, consumption, investment, exports and imports, and
    income and saving. The international transactions accounts provide
    information on trade in goods and services (including the balance of
    payments and trade), investment income, and government and private
    finances. In addition, the accounts measure the value of U.S.
    international assets and liabilities and direct investment by
    multinational companies.
        The regional accounts provide data on total and per capita personal
    income by region, State, metropolitan area, and county, and on gross
    State product. The industry economic account provides a detailed view of
    the interrelationships between U.S. producers and users and the
    contribution to production across industries.

    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. Internet, www.bea.gov. E-mail,
    customerservice@bea.gov.

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

    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 (ITA) was established on January
    2, 1980, by the Secretary of Commerce to promote world trade and to
    strengthen the international trade and investment position of the United
    States.
        ITA is headed by the Under Secretary for International Trade, who
    coordinates all issues concerning trade promotion, international
    commercial policy, market access, and trade law enforcement. The
    Administration is responsible for nonagricultural trade operations of
    the U.S. Government and supports the trade policy negotiation efforts of
    the U.S. Trade Representative.
    Import Administration  The Office of 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; oversees the administration of the Department's textiles program;
    and administers programs governing

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    watch assemblies, and other statutory import programs.
    Market Access and Compliance  The Office of 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.
    Manufacturing and Services  The Manufacturing and Services unit advises
    on domestic and international trade and investment policies affecting
    the competitiveness of U.S. industry and carries on a program of
    research and analysis on manufacturing and services. Based on this
    analysis and interaction with U.S. industry, the unit Secretary develops
    strategies, policies, and programs to strengthen the competitive
    position of U.S. industries in the United States and world markets. The
    unit manages an integrated program that includes both industry and
    economic analysis, trade policy development and multilateral, regional,
    and bilateral trade agreements for manufactured goods and services;
    administers trade arrangements (other than those involving AD/CVD
    proceedings) with foreign governments in product and service areas; and
    develops and provides business information and assistance to the United
    States on its rights and opportunities under multilateral and other
    agreements.
    Trade Promotion and U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service  The Trade
    Promotion and U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service unit directs ITA's
    export promotion programs, develops and implements a unified goal-
    setting and evaluation process to increase trade assistance to small-
    and medium-sized businesses, directs a program of international trade
    events, market research, and export-related trade information products
    and services; and directs programs to aid U.S. firms to compete
    successfully for major projects and procurements worldwide. ITA provides
    a comprehensive platform of export assistance services to support U.S.
    firms who enter or expand their presence in overseas markets, including
    counseling, trade events, and outreach services through 109 export
    assistance centers located in the United States and 158 posts located in
    83 countries throughout the world.

                              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, 431 W. 7th Ave.,            Chuck Becker....................    907-271-6237    907-271-6242
     Anchorage, 99501).
    Arizona (Suite 970, 2901 N. Central Ave.,       Eric Nielsen....................    602-640-2513    602-640-2518
     Phoenix, 85012).
      (166 W. Alameda, Tucson, 85701).............  Eric Nielsen....................    520-670-5540    520-791-5413
    Arkansas (Suite 700, 425 W. Capitol Ave.,       (Vacancy).......................    501-324-5794    501-324-7380
     Little Rock, 72201).
    California (Suite 166, 2100 Chester Ave.,       Glen Roberts....................    661-637-0136    661-637-0156
     Bakersfield, 93301).
      (550 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, 93710)...........  Eduardo Torres..................    559-227-6582    559-227-6509
      (84-245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio, 92203-      Cynthia Torres..................    760-342-4455    760-342-3535
     3499).
      (Suite 121, 2940 Inland Empire Blvd.,         Fred Latuperissa................    909-466-4134    909-466-4140
     Ontario, 91764).
      (Suite 509, 350 S. Figueroa St., Los          Rachid Sayouty..................    213-894-4231    213-894-8789
     Angeles, 90071).
      (Suite 975, 11150 Olympic Blvd., Los          Julieanne Hennessy..............    310-235-7104    310-235-7220
     Angeles, 90064).
      (Suite 316A, 411 Pacific St., Monterey,       Chris Damm, Acting..............    408-641-9850    408-641-9849
     93940).
      (Suite 305, 3300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach   Mary Delmege....................    949-660-1688    949-660-1338
     92660).
      (Suite 630N, 1301 Clay St., Oakland, 94612).  Rod Hirsch......................    510-273-7350    510-273-7352
      (Suite 200, 440 Civic Center Dr., San         Elizabeth Krauth................    415-492-4546    415-492-4549
     Rafael, 94903).
      (2d Fl., 917 7th St., Sacramento, 95814)....  George Tastard..................    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).
      ((Silicon Valley) Suite 550, 152 N. 3d St.,   Greg Mignano....................    408-271-7300    408-271-7306
     San Jose, 95113-5591).
      (Suite 550, 152 N. 3d St., San Jose, 95113-   Joanne Vilet....................    408-271-7300    408-271-7306
     5591).

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      ((Ventura County) 333 Ponoma St., Port        Gerald Vaughn...................    805-488-4844    805-488-7801
     Hueneme, 93041).
    Colorado (Suite 680, 1625 Broadway, Denver,     James Kennedy...................    303-844-6001    303-844-5651
     80202).
    Connecticut (Suite 903, 213 Court St.,          Carl Jacobsen...................    860-638-6950    860-638-6970
     Middletown, 06457-3346).
    Delaware (Served by the Philadelphia,
     Pennsylvania, Export Assistance Center).
    District of Columbia (Served by the Arlington,
     Virginia (Northern Virginia) Export
     Assistance Center).
    Florida (Suite 704, 14010 Roosevelt Blvd.,      George Martinez.................    727-893-3738    727-893-3839
     Clearwater, 33762).
      (Suite 1600, 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft.       John McCartney..................    954-356-6640    954-356-6644
     Lauderdale, 33301).
      (3 Independent Dr., Jacksonville, 32202-      Jorge Arce......................    904-232-1270    904-232-1271
     5004).
      (Suite 203, 5835 Blue Lagoon Dr., Miami,      Linda Santucci..................    305-526-7425    305-526-7434
     33126-3009).
      (P.O. Box 5115, Deltona, 32728-5115)........  Kenneth Mouradian...............    407-968-8122
      (Suite 201, Atrium Bldg., 325 John Knox Rd.,  Michael Higgins.................    850-942-9635    850-922-9595
     Tallahassee, 32303).
    Georgia (Suite 105, 75th St. NW., Atlanta,      Thomas A. Stauss................    404-897-6090    404-897-6085
     30308).
      (Suite 202, 111 E. Liberty St., Savannah,     Nicholas Kuchova................    912-652-4204    912-652-4241
     31401).
    Hawaii (Rm. 214, 521 Ala Moana Blvd.,           Paul Tambakis...................    808-522-8040    808-522-8045
     Honolulu, 96813).
    Idaho (2d Fl., 700 W. State St., Boise, 83720)  Amy Benson......................    208-364-7791    208-334-2783
    Illinois (Suite 2440, 200 W. Adams St.,         Mary N. Joyce...................    312-353-8045    312-353-8120
     Chicago, 60606).
      (Rm. 141, Jobst Hall, 922 N. Glenwood Ave.,   Shari Stout.....................    309-671-7815    309-671-7818
     Peoria, 61606).
      (Suite 212, 28055 Ashley Cir., Libertyville,  Robin F. Mugford................    847-327-9082    847-247-0423
     60048).
      (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, 700 Locust St., Des Moines,    Allen Patch.....................    515-288-8614    515-288-1437
     50309-3739).
    Kansas (Suite 300, 209 E. William, Wichita,     A.J. Anderson...................    316-263-4067    316-263-8306
     67202-4012).
    Kentucky (4th Fl., 140 E. Main St., Lexington,  Sara M. Moreno..................    859-225-7001    859-225-6501
     40507).
      (Rm. 634B, 601 W. Broadway, Louisville,       Peggy Pauley, Acting............    502-582-5066    502-582-6573
     40202).
      (Suite 240, 2292 S. Hwy. 27, Somerset,        (Vacancy).......................    606-677-6160    606-677-6161
     42501).
    Louisiana (Suite 2710, 2 Canal St., New         Donald Van De Werken............    504-589-6546    504-589-2337
     Orleans, 70130).
      (Business Education Bldg. 119H, One           Patricia Holt...................    318-676-3064    318-676-3063
     University Pl., Shreveport, 71115-2399).
    Maine (c/o Maine Int'l Trade Ctr., 511          Jeffrey Porter..................    207-541-7400    207-541-7420
     Congress St., Portland, 04101).
    Maryland (Suite 300, 300 W. Pratt St.,          William Burwell.................    410-962-4539    410-962-4529
     Baltimore, 21202).
    Massachusetts (WTC, Suite 307, 164 Northern     Jim Cox.........................    617-424-5990    617-424-5992
     Ave., Boston, 02210).
      (WTC, Suite 307, 164 Northern Ave., Boston,   Dorothy Zur Muhlen-Tomaszeska...    617-424-5990    617-424-5992
     02210).
    Michigan (Suite 1104, 211 W. Fort St.,          Sara Coulter....................    313-226-3650    313-226-3657
     Detroit, 48226).
      (Suite 311-C, 401 W. Fulton St., Grand        Thomas Maguire..................    616-458-3564    616-458-3872
     Rapids, 49504).
      (Suite 1300 W., 250 Elizabeth Lake Rd.,       Richard Corson..................    248-975-9600    248-975-9606
     Pontiac, 48341).
      ((Ypsilanti) Suite 306G, 300 W. Michigan      Paul Litton.....................    734-487-0259    734-485-2396
     Ave., c/o Eastern Michigan University, Owen,
     48197).
    Minnesota (Suite 2240, 45 S. 7th St.,           Ryan Kanne......................    612-348-1638    612-348-1650
     Minneapolis, 55402).
    Mississippi (Suite 255, 175 E. Capitol St.,     Carol Moore.....................    601-965-4130    601-965-4132
     Jackson, 39201).
    Missouri (Suite 520, 8235 Forsyth Ctr., St.     Randall J. LaBounty.............    314-425-3302    314-425-3381
     Louis, 63105).
      (Suite 650, 2345 Grand, Kansas City, 64108).  Regina Heise....................    816-426-6285    816-426-6292
    Montana (P.O. Box 7487, Missoula, 59807)......  Mark Peters.....................    406-542-6656    406-542-6659
    Nebraska (11135 ``O'' St., Omaha, 68137)......  Meredith Bond...................    402-597-0193    402-597-0194
    Nevada (400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas,      Tony Michalski..................    702-366-9406    702-366-0688
     89101).
      (16th Fl., 1 E. 1st St., Reno, 89502).......  Bill Cline......................    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,  Carmela Mammas..................    973-645-4682    973-645-4783
     07102).
      (P.O. Box 820, 20 W. State St., Trenton,      Michael Manning.................    609-989-2100    609-989-2395
     08625-0820).
    New Mexico (1100 St. Francis Dr., c/o NM Dept.  Sandra Necessary................    505-827-0350    505-827-0263
     of Economic Development, Santa Fe, 87505-
     4147).
    New York (Rm. 1304, 111 W. Huron St., Buffalo,  James Mariano...................    716-551-4191    716-551-5290
     14202).
      (Suite 904, 163 W. 125th St., Harlem, 10027)  K.L. Fredericks.................    212-860-6200    212-860-6203
      ((Long Island) Rm. 109, Harriman Hall, SBDC   Shakir Farsakh..................    631-897-9349    631-632-7176
     Stony Brook Univ., Stony Brook, 11794-3777.
      (40th Fl., 20 Exchange Pl., New York, 10007)  William Spitler.................    212-809-2675    212-809-2687
      (Suite 710, 400 Andrews St., Rochester,       Erin Cole.......................    585-263-6480    585-325-6505
     14604).
      ((Westchester) Suite 209, 707 Westchester     Joan Kanlian....................    914-682-6712    914-682-6698
     Ave., White Plains, 10604).
    North Carolina (Suite 435, 521 E. Morehead      (Vacancy).......................    704-333-4886    704-332-2681
     St., Charlotte, 28202).
      (Suite 435, 521 E. Morehead St., Charlotte,   Greg Sizemore...................    704-333-4886    704-332-2681
     28202).
      (2nd Fl., 342 N. Elm St., Greensboro, 27401)  John Schmonsees.................    336-333-5345    336-333-5158

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      ((Triangle) Suite 110, 10900 World Trade      Debbie Strader..................    919-715-7373    919-715-7777
     Blvd., Raleigh, 27617).
    North Dakota (Suite 505, 51 Broadway, Fargo,    Heather Ranck...................    701-239-5080    701-237-9734
     58102).
    Ohio (17th Fl., One Cascade Plz., Akron,        Ricardo Pelaez..................    330-237-1264    330-375-5612
     44308).
      (Suite 2650, 36 E. 7th St., Cincinnati,       Marcia Brandstadt...............    513-684-2944    513-684-3227
     45202).
      (Suite 700, 600 Superior Ave. E., Cleveland,  Michael Miller..................    216-522-4750    216-522-2235
     44114).
      (Suite 700, 600 Superior Ave. E., Cleveland,  Susan Whitney...................    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 (Suite 242, One World Trade Ctr., 121    Scott Goddin....................    503-326-3001    503-326-6351
     SW. Salmon St., Portland, 97204.
    Pennsylvania (Suite 850, P.O. Box 11698, 228    Deborah Doherty.................    717-221-4510    717-221-4505
     Walnut St., Harrisburg, 17108-1698).
      (The Curtis Ctr., Suite 580 West,             Joseph Hanely...................    215-597-6101    215-597-6123
     Independence Sq. W., Philadelphia, 19106).
      (The Curtis Ctr., Suite 580 West,             Tony Ceballos...................    215-597-6101    215-597-6123
     Independence Sq. W., Philadelphia, 19106).
      (Suite 2950, 425 6th Ave., Pittsburgh,        Lynn Doverspike.................    412-664-2800    412-664-2803
     15222).
    Puerto Rico (10th Fl., Midtown Bldg., 420       (Vacancy).......................    787-766-5555    787-766-5692
     Ponce de Leon Ave., San Juan (Hato Rey),
     00918).
    Rhode Island (One W. Exchange St., Providence,  Keith Yatsuhashi................    401-528-5104    401-528-5067
     02903).
    South Carolina (Suite 201-C, 5300               Phil Minard.....................    843-760-3794    843-760-3798
     International Blvd., North Charleston, 29418).
      (Suite 1720, 1201 Main St., Columbia, 29201)  Ann Watts.......................    803-765-5345    803-253-3614
      (Suite 109, Bldg. 1, 555 N. Pleasantburg      Denis Csizmadia.................    864-271-1976    864-271-4171
     Dr., Greenville, 29607).
    South Dakota (Rm. 122, Madsen Ctr., Augusta     Cinnamon King...................    605-330-4264    605-330-4266
     College, 2001 S. Summit Ave., Sioux Falls,
     57197).
    Tennessee (Suite 300, 601 W. Summit Hill Dr.,   George Frank....................    865-545-4637    865-545-4435
     Knoxville, 37902-2011).
      (Suite 348, Buckman Hall, 650 East Pkwy. S.,  David Spann.....................    901-323-1543    901-320-9128
     Memphis, 38104).
      (Suite 100, 3d Fl., 211 Commerce St.,         Dean Peterson...................    615-259-6060    615-259-6064
     Nashville, 37201).
    Texas (2d Fl., 1700 Congress, Austin, 78701)..  Karen Parker....................    512-916-5939    512-916-5940
      (808 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, 76102)...  Mark Weaver.....................    817-392-2673    817-392-2668
      (Suite 530, 15600 JFK Blvd., Houston, 77002)  Duaine Priestley................    281-449-9402    281-449-9437
      ((North Texas) Suite 220, 1450 Hughes Rd.,    Daniel Stewart..................    817-310-3744    817-310-3757
     Grapevine, 76051).
      (Suite 360, 203-A St. Mary's St., San         Daniel Rodriguez................    210-228-9878    210-228-9874
     Antonio, 78205).
      ((South Texas) Suite 4, 6401 S. 36th St.,     (Vacancy).......................    956-661-0238    956-661-0239
     McAllen, 78503).
      ((West Texas) Rm. 1303, 1400 FM 1788,         Steve Recobs....................    432-552-2490    432-552-3490
     Midland, 79707-1423).
    Utah (Suite 331, 9690 South 300 West, Sandy,    David Fiscuss...................    801-255-1871    801-255-3147
     84070).
    Vermont (6th Fl., National Life Bldg.,          Susan Murray....................    802-828-4508    802-828-3258
     Montpelier, 05620-0501).
    Virginia ((Northern Virginia) Suite 1225, 1401  Ann Grey........................    703-235-0331    703-524-2649
     Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 22209).
      (Suite 412, P.O. Box 10026, 400 N. 8th St.,   Eric McDonald...................    804-771-2246    804-771-2390
     Richmond, 23240-0026).
    Washington (Suite 320, 2601 4th Ave., Seattle,  Diane Mooney....................    206-553-5615    206-553-7253
     98121).
      (Suite 400, 801 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane    Janet Bauemeister...............    509-353-2625    509-353-2449
     Regional Chamber of Commerce, Spokane, 99201).
      (Suite 410, 950 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 98402)  Young Oh........................    253-593-6736    253-383-4676
    West Virginia (Suite 807, 405 Capitol St.,      (Vacancy).......................    304-347-5123    304-347-5408
     Charleston, 25301).
      (316 Washington Ave., Wheeling Jesuit         (Vacancy).......................    304-243-5493    304-243-5494
     University NTTC, Wheeling, 26003).
    Wisconsin (Rm. 596, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave.,      Paul D. Churchill...............    414-297-3473    414-297-3470
     Milwaukee, 53202).
    Wyoming (Served by the Denver Export
     Assistance Center).
    National Director (Rm. 3810 HCH Bldg., 14th     (Vacancy).......................    202-482-3940    202-501-4007
     and Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC
     20230).
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    For further information, contact the International Trade Administration,
    Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-3917.

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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.           (Vacancy)........................    404-730-3300
                                       Peachtree St. NW., 30308-
                                       3516.
    Chicago, IL.....................  Suite 1406, 55 E. Monroe     Eric Dobyne......................    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.,   Maria Accosta....................    818-453-8636
                                       91713.
    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.,      Linda Marmolejo..................    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 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.

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    National Weather Service

    The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, water and climate
    warnings, forecasts and data for the United States, its territories,
    adjacent waters, and ocean areas. NWS data and products form a national
    information database and infrastructure used by Government agencies, the
    private sector, the public, and the global community to protect life and
    property and to enhance the national economy. Working with partners in
    Government, academic and research institutions and private industry, NWS
    strives to ensure their products and services are responsive to the
    needs of the American public. NWS data and information services support
    aviation and marine activities, wildfire suppression, and many other
    sectors of the economy. NWS supports national security efforts with
    long- and short-range forecasts, air quality and cloud dispersion
    forecasts, and broadcasts of warnings and critical information over the
    800-station NOAA Weather Radio network.

    For further information, contact the National Weather Service,
    Attention: Executive Affairs, 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
    20910-3283. Phone, 301-713-0675. Fax, 301-713-0049. 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, climatic, 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 and the protection and restoration of healthy
    ecosystems. 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, www.nmfs.noaa.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 assist
    vessels' safe movement through U.S. waters and provides the basic set of
    information that establishes the latitude, longitude, and elevation
    framework necessary for the Nation's surveying,

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    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 on weather, air quality and composition, climate variability
    and change, and ocean, 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 11458, 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

    The Office of Marine and Aviation Operations maintains a fleet of ships
    and aircraft, and manages several safety programs. Ships and aircraft
    are used for operational data collection and reserach in support of
    NOAA's mission, the Global Earth Obeservation System, and the Integrated
    Ocean Observing System. This includes flying ``hurricane hunter''
    aircraft into nature's most turbulent storms to collect data critical to
    hurricane research.

    For further information, contact Office of Marine and Aviation
    Operations, Suite 500, 8403 Collesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910.
    Phone, 301-713-1045.

       Field Organization--National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
             Organization           Address/Telephone         Director
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    National Weather Service
      Headquarters...............  Attention:           David L. Johnson
                                    Executive Affairs,
                                    1325 East-West
                                    Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910-
                                    3283. Phone, 301-
                                    713-0675. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0049.
      Office of Climate, Water,    1325 East-West       Dennis H. McCarthy
     and Weather Services.          Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910-
                                    3283. Phone, 301-
                                    713-0700. Fax, 301-
                                    713-1598.
      Office of Science and        1325 East-West       Greg Mandt
     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       (Vacancy)
                                    Taylor St., Fort
                                    Worth, TX 76102-
                                    6171. Phone, 817-
                                    978-2651. Fax, 817-
                                    334-4187.
      Central Region.............  7220 NW 101st        Lynn Maximuk
                                    Terrace, Kansas
                                    City, MO 64153-
                                    2371. Phone, 816-
                                    891-8914x600. Fax,
                                    816-891-8362.
      Western Region.............  Rm. 1210, 125 S.     Vickie L. Nadolski
                                    State St., Salt
                                    Lake City, UT
                                    84138-1102. Phone,
                                    801-524-5722. Fax,
                                    801-524-5270.
      Alaska Region..............  Rm. 517, 222 W. 7th  Laura Furgione
                                    Ave., Anchorage,
                                    AK 99513-7575.
                                    Phone, 907-271-
                                    5136. Fax, 907-271-
                                    3711.
      Pacific Region.............  Suite 2200, 737      Jeff LaDouce
                                    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.

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    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 Varanasi
     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.,       John Boreman
     Center.                        Woods Hole, MA
                                    02543. Phone, 508-
                                    548-5123. Fax, 508-
                                    495-2232.
      Southeast Region...........  263 13th Ave.        Roy Crabtree
                                    South, St.
                                    Petersburg, FL
                                    33701. Phone, 727-
                                    824-5301. Fax, 727-
                                    824-5320.
      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
                                    Beach, CA 90802.
                                    Phone, 562-980-
                                    4001. Fax, 562-980-
                                    4018.
      Southwest Fisheries Science  P.O. Box 271, 8604   William Fox
     Center.                        La Jolla Shores
                                    Dr., La Jolla, CA
                                    92038. Phone, 858-
                                    546-7067. Fax, 858-
                                    546-5655.
      Pacific Islands Region.....  Suite 1110, 1601     William Robinson
                                    Kapiolani Blvd.,
                                    Honolulu, HI
                                    96814. Phone, 808-
                                    944-2280. Fax, 808-
                                    973-2941.
      Pacific Islands Fisheries    2570 Dole Ave.,      Samuel Pooley
     Science Centers.               Honolulu, HI 96822-
                                    2396. Phone, 808-
                                    983-5303. Fax, 808-
                                    983-2901.
    National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
      Headquarters...............  1335 East-West       Mary E. Kicza
                                    Highway, Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    3578. Fax, 301-713-
                                    1249.
      Integrated Program Office..  Rm. 1450, 8455       Dan Stockton
                                    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  Michael Matson
     and Distribution.              Rd., Suitland, MD
                                    20746. Phone, 301-
                                    457-5120. Fax, 301-
                                    457-5184.
      Research and Applications..  NOAA Science         Al Powell
                                    Center, 5200 Auth
                                    Rd., Camp Springs,
                                    MD 20233. Phone,
                                    301-763-8127. Fax,
                                    301-763-8108.
      Systems Development........  1335 East-West       Gary K. Davis
                                    Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    0100. Fax, 301-713-
                                    3599.
      National Climatic Data       151 Patton Ave.,     Tom Karl
     Center.                        Asheville, NC
                                    28801-5001. Phone,
                                    828-271-4476. Fax,
                                    828-271-4246.
      National Geophysical Data    RL-3, 325 Broadway,  Christopher Fox
     Center.                        Boulder, CO 80303-
                                    3328. Phone, 303-
                                    497-6215. Fax, 303-
                                    497-6513.
      National Oceanographic Data  1315 East-West       (Vacancy)
     Center.                        Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    3303. Fax, 301-713-
                                    3300.
    National Ocean Service
      Headquarters...............  Rm. 13632, 1305      John H. Dunnigan
                                    East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-3074. Fax, 301-
                                    713-4269.
      International Programs.....  Rm. 5651, 1315 East- Clement Lewsey,
                                    West Hwy., Silver    Acting
                                    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- Gary C. Matlock
     Coastal Ocean Science.         West Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    3020. Fax, 301-713-
                                    4270.
      Coast Survey...............  Rm. 6147, 1315 East- Capt. Steven R.
                                    West Hwy., Silver    Barnum, NOAA
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    2770. Fax, 301-713-
                                    4019.
      National Geodetic Survey...  Rm. 8656, 1315 East- David Zilkoski
                                    West Hwy., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    3222. Fax, 301-713-
                                    4175.

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      Office of Response and       Rm. 10110, 1305      Capt. Kenneth
     Restoration.                   East-West Hwy.,      Barton, NOAA,
                                    Silver Spring, MD    Acting
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-2989. Fax, 301-
                                    713-7607.
      Ocean and Coastal Resource   Rm. 10411, 1315      David M. Kennedy
     Management.                    East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-3155. Fax, 301-
                                    713-4012.
    Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
      Headquarters...............  Rm. 11458, 1315      Richard W. Spinrad
                                    East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-2458. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0163.
      Climate Programs Office....  Rm. 1225G, 1100      Chester A. Koblinsky
                                    Wayne Ave., Silver
                                    Spring, MD 20910-
                                    5603. Phone, 301-
                                    427-2089. Fax, 301-
                                    427-2082.
      Earth System Research        Rm. 3B107, 325       Alexander E.
     Laboratory.                    Broadway, R/ESRL,    MacDonald
                                    Boulder, CO 80305.
                                    Phone, 303-497-
                                    6378. Fax, 303-497-
                                    6951.
      Air Resources Laboratory...  Rm. 3151, 1315 East- Richard S. Artz,
                                    West Hwy., Silver    Acting
                                    Spring, MD 20910.
                                    Phone, 301-713-
                                    0684, ext. 100.
                                    Fax, 301-713-0295.
      Atlantic Oceanographic and   4301 Rickenbacker    Robert Atlas
     Meteorological Laboratory.     Causeway, Miami,
                                    FL 33149. Phone,
                                    305-361-4300. Fax,
                                    305-361-4449.
      Geophysical Fluid Dynamics   P.O. Box 308,        Venkatachalam
     Laboratory.                    Princeton            Ramaswamy, Acting
                                    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.
      Ocean Exploration and        Rm. 11350, 1315      Stephen Hammond,
     Research Program.              East-West Hwy.,      Acting
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-2427. Fax, 301-
                                    713-1967.
      National Sea Grant College   Rm. 11716, 1315      Leon Cammen
     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 Program Planning and Integration
      Headquarters...............  Rm. 15628, 1315      Mary M. Glackind
                                    East-West Hwy.,
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-1632. Fax, 301-
                                    713-0585.
    Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
      Headquarters...............  Suite 500, 8403      Rear Adm. Samuel P.
                                    Colesville Rd.,      DeBow, Jr., NOAA
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910-3282. Phone,
                                    301-713-1045.
      Marine and Aviation          Suite 500, 8403      Rear Adm. Richard
     Operations Center.             Colesville Rd.,      Behn, NOAA
                                    Silver Spring, MD
                                    20910-3282. Phone,
                                    301-713-7700.
      Marine Operations Center     439 W. York St.,     Capt. Emily B.
     Atlantic.                      Norfolk, VA 23510-   Christman, NOAA
                                    1114. Phone, 757-    Commanding Officer
                                    441-6778.
      Marine Operations Center     1801 Fairview Ave.   Capt. Jon E. Rix,
     Pacific.                       E., Seattle, WA      NOAA Commanding
                                    98102. Phone, 206-   Officer
                                    553-7656.
      Aircraft Operations Center.  7917 Hangar Loop     Capt. Philip M.
                                    Dr., MacDill AFB,    Kenul, NOAA
                                    FL 33621-5401.       Commanding Officer
                                    Phone, 813-828-
                                    3310.
      Commissioned Personnel       Suite 500, 8403      Capt. Todd C.
     Center.                        Colesville Rd.,      Stiles, NOAA
                                    Silver Spring, MD    Commanding Officer
                                    20910. Phone, 301-
                                    713-3444.
      Diving Center..............  7600 Sand Point      Dave Dinsmore
                                    Way, NE., Seattle,
                                    WA 98115-0070.
                                    Phone, 206-526-
                                    6705.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

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    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.
        NITA'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, headquartered in Boulder, CO;
        --providing grants through the Technology Opportunities Program for
    demonstration projects to promote the widespread availability of digital
    network technologies in the public and nonprofit 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.

    Technology Administration

    The Technology Administration was established by Congress in 1988 (15
    U.S.C. 3704) and was directed to work with U.S. industry to maximize
    technology's contribution to U.S. economic growth by maintaining and
    improving key components of the Nation's technological infrastructure;
    fostering the development, diffusion, and adoption of new technologies
    and leading business practices; creating a business and policy
    environment conducive to innovation; and disseminating technical
    information.
        The Administration serves as a policy voice for the technology
    community to the executive branch. Led by the Under Secretary for
    Technology, the Administration fulfills its broad responsibilities
    through its three component organizations: the Office of Technology
    Policy, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the
    National Technical Information Service.

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    Office of Technology Policy

    Through analytical reports and memoranda, briefings and congressional
    testimony, the Office of Technology Policy (OTP) provides national,
    State, and local policymakers with information and deeper understanding
    of trends and policy implications of new technologies, business models
    and practices, and the implications for U.S. competitiveness of
    technology policy issues. OTP serves as the U.S. Government's technology
    ambassador to industry, frequently meeting with innovative leaders and
    entrepreneurs to better understand their needs and concerns and to
    represent the Administration's technology policies and agenda. OTP also
    assists others across America--from managers of traditional industries
    to regional economic development leaders to middle school students--to
    better understand and appreciate the importance of technology and
    innovation to America's future. In its advocacy role, OTP helps shape
    policies that support a vibrant national innovation infrastructure and
    the interests of entrepreneurs and technologists in Federal policymaking
    circles.

    For further information, call 202-482-1575.

    National Institute of Standards and Technology

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) operates under
    the authority of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act
    (15 U.S.C. 271), which amends the Organic Act of March 3, 1901 (ch.
    872), that created the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) in 1901. In
    1988, Congress renamed NBS as NIST and also established the Regional
    Centers for the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology (15 U.S.C. 278k)
    and the Advanced Technology Program (15 U.S.C. 278n). The National
    Quality Program was established and its functions were assigned to NIST
    by the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Improvement Act of 1987 (15
    U.S.C. 3711a).
        NIST is a non-regulatory Federal agency within the Commerce
    Department's Technology Administration. NIST's mission is to develop and
    promote measurement, standards, and technology to enhance productivity,
    facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life. Major program areas
    include 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.
        NIST develops and disseminates measurement techniques, reference
    data, test methods, standards, and other infrastructural technologies
    and services required by U.S. industry to innovate and compete in global
    markets. In addition to its core measurement, testing, and standards
    functions, NIST also conducts several extramural programs, including the
    Advanced Technology Program, to stimulate the development of high-risk,
    broad-impact technologies by U.S. firms; the Manufacturing Extension
    Partnership, to help smaller firms adopt new manufacturing and
    management technologies; and the Baldrige National Quality Program, to
    help U.S. businesses and other organizations improve the performance and
    quality of their operations by providing clear standards and benchmarks
    of quality.

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

    National Technical Information Service

    The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) operates a central
    clearinghouse of scientific and technical information that is useful to
    U.S. business and industry. NTIS collects scientific and technical
    information; catalogs, abstracts, indexes, and permanently archives the
    information; disseminates products in the forms and formats most useful
    to its customers; develops electronic and other media to disseminate
    information; and provides information processing services to other

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    Federal agencies. NTIS receives no appropriations; its revenue comes
    from two sources: the sale of technical reports to business and
    industry, schools and universities, State and local government offices,
    and the public at large; and from services to Federal agencies that help
    them communicate more effectively with their employees and constituents.
        The NTIS collection of approximately 2.5 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.
        The NTIS Bibliographic Database is available online through
    commercial vendors and on CD-ROM from NTIS. Database entries since 1990
    are available at the NTIS web site. Internet, www.ntis.gov.

    For further information or to order NTIS products, contact the NTIS
    Sales Desk. Phone, 800-553-6847. TDD, 703-487-4639. Fax, 703-605-6900.
    E-mail, info@ntis.gov. Internet, www.ntis.gov. For information on
    product dissemination services for other agencies, call 703-605-6835.

    For further information about the Technology Administration, contact the
    Office of the Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 4824
    HCHB, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-1575. Internet,
    www.technology.gov.

    United States 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 United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) was established by
    the act of July 19, 1952 (35 U.S.C. 1) ``to promote the progress of
    science and the useful arts by securing for limited times to inventors
    the exclusive right to their respective discoveries for a certain period
    of time'' (Article I, Section 8 of the Unites States Constitution). The
    registration of trademarks is based on the commerce clause of the U.S.
    Constitution.
        USPTO examines and issues patents. There are three major patent
    categories: utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. USPTO
    also issues statutory invention registrations and processes
    international patent applications.
        Through the registration of trademarks, USPTO assists businesses in
    protecting their investments, promoting goods and services, and
    safeguarding consumers against confusion and deception in the
    marketplace. A trademark includes any distinctive word, name, symbol,
    device, or any combination thereof adopted and used or intended to be
    used by a manufacturer or merchant to identify his 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, USPTO advises and
    assists government agencies and officials in matters involving all
    domestic and global aspects of intellectual property. USPTO also
    promotes an understanding of intellectual property protection.
        USPTO provides public access to patent, trademark, and related
    scientific and technical information. Patents and trademarks may be
    freely reviewed and searched at designated Patent and Trademark
    Depository Libraries. There

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    are 83 Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries located within the
    United States and the territory of Puerto Rico. Additionly, USTPO's
    Scientific and Technical Information Center in Alexandria, VA, houses
    over 120,000 volumes of scientific and technical books in various
    languages; 90,000 bound volumes of periodicals devoted to science and
    technology; the official journals of 77 foreign patent organizations;
    and over 40 million foreign patents on paper, microfilm, microfiche, and
    CD-ROM.

    For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, United
    States Patent and Trademark Office, Washington, DC 20231. Phone, 703-
    305-8341. Internet, www.uspto.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); 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80303 (phone, 303-497-6332); 601 East
    Twelfth Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 (phone, 816-426-2056); and 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 Administration, Room 6013, Fourteenth
    Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-
    482-6090. Fax, 202-482-3154. Internet, www.noaa.gov.
    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, hotline@oig.doc.gov.
    United States Patent and Trademark Office  The 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.
    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,
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    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  The Survey of Current Business (Monthly
    Journal) is available from the Government Printing Office. Current and
    historical estimates, general information, and employment opportunities
    are available on BEA's Web site at www.bea.gov. For more information,
    contact the Public Information Office. Phone, 202-606-9900. E-mail,
    webmaster@bea.gov.
    Bureau of Industry and Security  The Bureau's Web site (Internet,
    www.bis.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, e-
    FOIA 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/bis/index.html). The Outreach and
    Educational Services Division has offices in Washington, DC (phone, 202-
    482-4811; fax, 202-482-2927) and on the West Coast (phone 949-660-0144,
    or 408-351-3378; fax, 949-660-9347, or 408-351-3355). For enforcement-
    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 United States, 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 to 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

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    Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices Handbook; and Uniform
    Laws and Regulations Handbook are available from the Government Printing
    Office.
    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 Technical Information Service  To place an order, request the
    Catalog of NTIS Products and Services. For other general inquiries,
    contact the NTIS Sales Desk from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (eastern standard
    time) (phone, 800-553-6847; 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 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).
    Small Business  The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business
    Utilization (OSDBU) was established under the authority of Public Law
    95-507. It is responsible for promoting the use of small, small-
    disadvantaged, (8a), HUBZone, veteran-owned, service-disabled-veteran-
    owned, and women-owned businesses. It also assists such businesses in
    obtaining contracts and subcontracts with the Department of Commerce and
    its prime contractors. The goals of OSDBU are to institutionalize the
    use of small businesses and to fully integrate them into the Department
    of Commerce's competitive base of contractors. Phone, 202-482-1472.
    Internet, www.doc.gov/osdbu.
    United States 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. Phone, 703-308-4357, or
    800-786-9199.

    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.