[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2008] [Pages 127-150] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov][[Page 127]] 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 Jeffrey S. Cavanaugh Liaison Director, Executive Secretariat AliceMary O. Leach Deputy Secretary of Commerce John J. Sullivan Director, Office of Small and LaJuene Desmukes Disadvantaged Business Utilization Chief Information Officer Suzanne E. Hilding Deputy Chief Information Officer (vacancy) General Counsel (vacancy) 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 Alfred Broadbent Deputy Director for Security David Bell Director, Office of Budget (vacancy) 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 Deputy Director Douglas Elznic, Acting Director for Acquisition Management (vacancy) Assistant Secretary for Legislative Nathaniel F. Wienecke and Intergovernmental Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary for (vacancy) Trade Legislation Director for Intergovernmental (vacancy) Affairs Inspector General Todd J. Zinser Deputy Inspector General Edward L. Blansitt Director, Office of Public Affairs E. Richard Mills Press Secretary Ann Marie Hauser Director, Office of Business Liaison Mary Tinsley Raul Deputy Directors Jennifer Andberg [[Page 128]] 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 Daniel O. Hill 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 Jack C. McDougle Associate Under Secretary for Kim White Management Associate Under Secretary for (vacancy) Communications Chief Economist Joseph V. Kennedy Director, Bureau of the Census Steve H. Murdock 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 Christopher A. Padilla 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 William G. Sutton 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 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) [[Page 129]] 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 Associate Administrator for Bernadette A. McGuire- Telecommunications and Rivera Information Applications Associate Administrator for Alan Vincent Telecommunication Sciences and Director, Institute for Telecom Sciences [[Page 130]] NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 Director William A. Jeffrey NATIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICE Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 Director Ellen Herbst 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 Margaret H.A. Peterlin Deputy Director Commissioner for Patents John J. Doll Commissioner for Trademarks Lynne G. Beresford ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Department of Commerce encourages, serves, and promotes the Nation's international trade, economic growth, and technological advancement. The Department provides a wide variety of programs through the competitive free enterprise system. It offers assistance and information to increase America's competitiveness in the world economy; administers programs to prevent unfair foreign trade competition; provides social and economic statistics and analyses for business and government planners; provides research and support for the increased use of scientific, engineering, and technological development; works to improve our understanding and benefits of the Earth's physical environment and oceanic resources; grants patents and registers trademarks; develops policies and conducts research on telecommunications; provides assistance to promote domestic economic development; and assists in the growth of minority businesses. The Department was designated as such by act of March 4, 1913 (15 U.S.C. 1501), which reorganized the Department of Commerce and Labor, created by act of February 14, 1903 (15 U.S.C. 1501), by transferring all labor activities into a new, separate Department of Labor. Office of the Secretary Secretary The Secretary is responsible for the administration of all functions and authorities assigned to the Department of Commerce and for advising the President on Federal policy and programs affecting the industrial and commercial segments of the national economy. The Secretary is served by the offices of Deputy Secretary, Inspector General, General Counsel, and the Assistant Secretaries of Administration, Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Public Affairs. Other offices whose public purposes are widely administered are detailed below. Business Liaison 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. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] T214669.012 [[Page 132]] 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 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) unit establishes and evaluates the Bureau's overall policy agenda, priorities, goals, unit objectives, 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 control 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 725, 160 W. Santa Clara St., 95113 Staten Island, NY....................... Suite 104, 1200 South Ave., 10314 Export Administration Newport Beach, CA....................... Suite 345, 3300 Irvine Ave., 92660 [[Page 133]] San Jose, CA............................ Suite 725m, 160 W. Santa Clara St., 95113 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ESA 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, 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 [[Page 134]] 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. 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; [[Page 135]] --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) Seattle, WA (AK, CA (all counties not listed under the Los Suite 3800, 601 Union St., 98101-1074 Angeles Regional Office), ID, OR, WA) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 136]] 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 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 [[Page 137]] 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, (vacancy)....................... 205-731-1331 205-731-0076 35203). Alaska (Suite 1770, 431 W. 7th Ave., (vacancy)....................... 907-271-6237 907-271-6242 Anchorage, 99501). Arizona (Suite 200, 1770 W. Washington St., Eric Nielsen.................... 602-640-2513 602-640-2518 Phoenix, 85007). (Suite 200, 120 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, Eric Nielsen.................... 520-670-5540 520-791-5413 85701). Arkansas (Suite 425, 425 W. Capitol Ave., Ray Riggs....................... 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 Richard Swanson................. 949-660-1688 949-660-1338 92660). (Suite 630N, 1301 Clay St., Oakland, 94612). Rod Hirsch...................... 510-273-7350 510-273-7352 (Suite 200, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael, Elizabeth Krauth................ 415-485-6200 415-485-6219 94901). (1410 Ethan Way, Sacramento, 95814)......... George Tastard.................. 916-566-7170 916-566-7123 (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 1040, 55 S. Market Greg Mignano.................... 408-535-2757 408-535-2758 St., San Jose, 95113). (Suite 550, 152 N. 3d St., San Jose, 95113- Joanne Vilet.................... 408-271-7300 408-271-7306 5591). ((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., Ann Evans....................... 860-638-6950 860-638-6970 Middletown, 06457-3382). Delaware (Served by the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Export Assistance Center). District of Columbia (Served by the Arlington, Virginia (Northern Virginia) Export Assistance Center). Florida (Suite 1-200, 13805 58th St. N., George Martinez................. 727-893-3738 727-893-3839 Clearwater, 33760). (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). (Suite 100, 315 E. Robinson St., Orlando, Kenneth Mouradian............... 407-648-6170 407-487-1909 32801). (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, (vacancy)....................... 912-652-4204 912-652-4241 31401). Hawaii (Rm. 214, 521 Ala Moana Blvd., (vacancy)....................... 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 2450, 200 W. Adams St., Jukie Carducci.................. 312-353-8040 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). (Suite E103, 605 Fulton Ave., Rockford, Patrick Hope.................... 815-316-2380 815-628-2571 61103). 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 (2509 Commerce Tower, 911 Main St., Andrew Anderson................. 816-421-1876 816-471-7839 Kansas City, 64105). Kentucky (333 W. Vine St., Lexington, 40507).. Sara M. Moreno.................. 859-225-7001 859-201-1139 (Rm. 634B, 601 W. Broadway, Louisville, Peggy Pauley.................... 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). [[Page 138]] (Business Education Bldg. 119H, One (vacancy)....................... 318-676-3064 318-676-3063 University Pl., Shreveport, 71115-2399). Maine (c/o Maine Int'l Trade Ctr., 511 Jeffrey Porter.................. 207-541-7430 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). (Suite 1826A, JFK Federal Bldg., Boston, Dorothy Zur Muhlen-Tomaszeska... 617-565-4301 617-565-4313 02203). Michigan (Suite 110, 8109 E. Jefferson Ave., Sara Coulter.................... 313-226-3650 313-226-3657 Detroit, 48214). (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 Joseph Kramer................... 734-487-0259 734-485-2396 Ave., c/o Eastern Michigan University, Owen, 48197). Minnesota (Suite 210-C, 100 N. 6th St., Ryan Kanne...................... 612-348-1638 612-348-1650 Minneapolis, 55403). 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 (Suite 257, Gallagher Business Bldg., (vacancy)....................... 406-542-6656 406-542-6659 The University of Montana, Missoula, 59812). Nebraska (13006 W. Center Rd., Omaha, 68144).. Meredith Bond................... 402-597-0193 402-597-1194 Nevada (Suite 250, 400 S. Fourth St., Las Tony Michalski.................. 702-388-6694 702-388-6469 Vegas, 89101). (16th Fl., 1 E. 1st St., Reno, 89502)....... Bill Cline...................... 775-784-5203 775-784-5343 New Hampshire (17 New Hampshire Ave., Justin Oslowski................. 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 (Suite 530, 130 S. Elmwood Ave., James Mariano................... 716-551-4191 716-551-5290 Buffalo, 14202). (Suite 904, 163 W. 125th St., Harlem, 10027) K.L. Fredericks................. 212-860-6200 212-860-6203 ((Long Island) 22d Fl., 33 Whitehall St., Shakir Farsakh.................. 212-809-2675 212-809-2687 New York, 10004). (40th Fl., 20 Exchange Pl., New York, 10007) Carneka Hammas.................. 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). (2d Fl., 342 N. Elm St., Greensboro, 27401). John Schmonsees................. 336-333-5345 336-333-5158 ((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 (Admin. Services Bldg., Kent State Ricardo Pelaez.................. 330-678-0695 330-678-0646 University, Kent, 44242). (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 200, 401 N. Front 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 (P.O. Box 40, Millersville Deborah Doherty................. 717-872-4386 717-871-2132 University, Millersville, 17551-0302). (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 (Torre II, Suite 702, Centro Jose Burgos..................... 787-766-5555 787-766-5692 Internacional de Mercadeo, Rd. 165, Guaynabo, 00968-8058). Rhode Island (One W. Exchange St., Providence, Keith Yatsuhashi................ 401-528-5104 401-528-5067 02903). South Carolina (Suite 100, 1362 McMillan Ave., Phil Minard..................... 843-746-3404 843-529-0305 North Charleston, 29405). (P.O. Box 2408, Columbia, 29202)............ (vacancy)....................... 803-738-1400 803-732-5241 (Suite 243, 216 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Denis Csizmadia................. 864-250-8429 864-250-6729 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 201, 17 Market Sq., Robert Lench.................... 865-545-4637 865-545-4435 Knoxville, 37902-1405). (Suite 200, 22 N. Front St., Memphis, 38103) David Spann..................... 901-544-0930 901-543-3510 (Suite 100, 3d Fl., 211 Commerce St., Dean Peterson................... 615-259-6060 615-259-6064 Nashville, 37201). [[Page 139]] Texas (P.O. Box 12428, Austin, 78711-2428).... Karen Parker.................... 512-916-5939 512-916-5940 (808 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, 76102)... Mark Weaver..................... 817-392-2673 817-392-2668 (Suite 1026, 1919 Smith St., Houston, 77002) Duaine Priestley................ 713-209-3104 713-209-3135 ((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., Dinah McDougall................. 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, (vacancy)....................... 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 1500, 100 Ann Grey........................ 703-235-0331 703-524-2649 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, 22201). (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 310, 950 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 98402) Young Oh........................ 206-553-5615 206-553-7253 West Virginia (Suite 314, 1116 Smith St., Leslie Drake.................... 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. 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. [[Page 140]] National Enterprise Centers--Minority Business Development Agency ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region Address Director Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atlanta, GA..................... Suite 1715, 401 W. Patricia Hanes................... 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 726, 1100 Commerce John Iglehart.................... 214-767-8001 St., 75242. El Monte, CA.................... Suite 455, 9660 Flair Dr., Maria Acosta..................... 818-453-8636 91713. New York, NY.................... Suite 3720, 26 Federal Heyward Davenport................ 212-264-3262 Plz., 10278. San Francisco, CA............... Rm. 1280, 221 Main St., Linda Marmolejo.................. 415-744-3001 94105. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regional Enterprise Centers--Minority Business Development Agency ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Address Director Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boston, MA...................... Suite 414, One Gateway Dick Torborg..................... 617-527-2186 Ctr., 02458. Miami, FL....................... Suite 1314, 51 SW. First Augusto Guzman................... 305-536-5054 Ave., 33130. Pasadena, CA.................... Suite 460, Pasadena Office Maria Acosta..................... 818-453-8636 Towers, 150 S. Los Robles Ave., 91101. Philadelphia, PA................ Suite 10128, 600 Arch St., Alfonso Jackson.................. 215-597-9236 19106. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the Office of the Director, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-5061. Internet, 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. 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) [[Page 141]] 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, 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 research in support of NOAA's mission, the Global Earth Observation System, and the Integrated Ocean Observing System. [[Page 142]] 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 Colesville 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 David Caldwell and Weather Services. Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910- 3283. Phone, 301- 713-0700. Fax, 301- 713-1598. Office of Science and 1325 East-West Frank Kelly, Acting 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 Biu Proenzs 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- 891-8914. Fax, 816- 891-8362. Western Region............. Rm. 1210, 125 S. Robert Tibi, Acting 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. National Marine Fisheries Service Headquarters............... 1315 East-West James W. Balsiger, Hwy., Silver Acting 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., Nancy Thompson 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 (vacancy) 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. [[Page 143]] 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. 1605, 5200 Auth Kathleen A. Kelly Rd., Suitland, MD 20746. Phone, 301- 817-4000. Fax, 301- 817-7901. 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 Margarita C. Gregg Center. Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 3720. 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- (vacancy) West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 3078. Fax, 301-713- 4263. NOAA Coastal Services 2234 S. Hobson Margaret A. Davidson Center. Ave., Charleston, SC 29405-2409. Phone, 843-740- 1200. Fax 843-740- 1224. Center for Operational Rm. 6650, 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. 8657, 1315 East- David Zilkoski West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 3222. Fax, 301-713- 4175. Office of Response and Rm. 10102, 1305 David Westerholm Restoration. East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 713-2989. Fax, 301- 713-4389. 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. 12837, 1100 Chester A. Koblinsky Wayne Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910- 5603. Phone, 301- 734-1200. Fax, 301- 713-0517. 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. 3152, 1315 East- Steve Fine West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 0295, ext. 136. Fax, 301-713-0119. 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 Forrestal Campus, Princeton, NJ 08452. Phone, 609- 452-6503. Fax, 609- 987-5070. [[Page 144]] 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, 405-325- 6904. Fax, 405-366- 0493. 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, 206-526-4576. Ocean Exploration and Rm. 10151, 1315 Stephen Hammond, Research Program. East-West Hwy., Acting Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 734-1013. Fax, 301- 713-4252. National Sea Grant College Rm. 11716, 1315 Leon Cammen Program. East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 734-1088. Fax, 301- 713-1031. Office of Research and Rm. 106, 1335 East- Joe Bishop Technology Applications. West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713- 1088. Fax, 301-713- 1031. Office of Program Planning and Integration Headquarters............... Rm. 15629, 1315 Paul Dorenus, Acting East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301- 713-3318. Fax, 301- 713-0585. Office of Marine and Aviation Operations Headquarters............... Suite 500, 8403 Rear Adm. Jonathan Colesville Rd., W. Bailey, NOAA Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282. Phone, 301-713-1541. Marine and Aviation Suite 500, 8403 Rear Adm. Philip M. Operations Center. Colesville Rd., Kenul, 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. Brian K. Dr., MacDill AFB, Taggart, 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 Way Dave Dinsmore 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. 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. NTIA'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 [[Page 145]] Institute for Telecommunication Sciences, headquartered in Boulder, CO; --administering Federal programs to assist telecommunication facilities, public safety organizations, and the general public with the transition to digital broadcasting; --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. 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 expanded its activities and responsibilities. NIST is a nonregulatory Federal agency within the Commerce Department. Its mission is to promote measurement science, standards, and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life. NIST carries out its mission through the NIST laboratories, which conduct research to advance the U.S. technological infrastructure; the Baldrige National Quality Program, which helps U.S. businesses and other organizations improve the performance and quality of their operations; the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which helps smaller firms adopt new manufacturing and management technologies; and the Technology Innovative Program, which provides cost-shared awards to industry and other institutions for high-risk, high-reward research in areas of critical national need. For further information, call 301-975-4054. Fax, 301-926-8091. E-mail, inquiries@nist.gov. Internet, www.nist.gov. [[Page 146]] 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 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 1964 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 United 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 [[Page 147]] 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 online at www.uspto.gov or at designated Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries. There are 85 Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries located within the United States and the territory of Puerto Rico. Additionally, USPTO'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, 571- 272-8400. 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, [[Page 148]] 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, environmental, scientific, and technical matters are announced in the weekly Business Service Checklist, which may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Phone, 202-512-1800. Bureau of the Census Numerous publications presenting statistical information on a wide variety of subjects are available from the Government Printing Office, including the following: Statistical Abstract of the U.S.; Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970; County and City Data Book, 1994; and State and Metropolitan Area Data Book, 1997-1998. Employment opportunities, data highlights, large data files, access tools, and other material are available on the World Wide Web. Internet, www.census.gov. E-mail, webmaster@census.gov. Bureau of Economic Analysis 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. [[Page 149]] 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 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. [[Page 150]] 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.