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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone, 202-482-2000. Internet, www.doc.gov.
SECRETARY OF COMMERCE Donald L. Evans
Chief of Staff Laurie Fenton
Counselor to the Secretary (vacancy)
Assistant to the Secretary and Donald Trigg
Director, Office of Policy
and Strategic Planning
Director, Office of White House Cathie Martin
Liaison
Director, Executive Secretariat Tracy B. McKibben
Deputy Secretary of Commerce (vacancy)
Director, Office of Small and T.J. Garcia
Disadvantaged Business
Utilization
General Counsel Theodore W. Kassinger
Deputy General Counsel Margaret Wilson
Assistant General Counsel for Barbara S. Fredericks
Administration
Assistant General Counsel for Michael A. Levitt
Legislation and
Regulation
Assistant General Counsel for Alden F. Abbott
Finance and Litigation
Chief Financial Officer and (vacancy)
Assistant Secretary for
Administration
Deputy Assistant Secretary for (vacancy)
Administration
Deputy Assistant Secretary for K. David Holmes, Jr.
Security
Deputy Director for Security M. Lee Ballard
Chief Information Officer Thomas N. Pyke, Acting
Deputy Chief Information Officer Karen Hogan, Acting
Director, Office of Budget Barbara A. Retzlaff
Deputy Director Samuel Calderon
Director for Management and John J. Phelan III
Organization
Director, Office of Civil Rights Suzan J. Aramaki
Deputy Director Lawrence N. Self
Director for Executive Budgeting and Robert F. Kugelman
Assistance Management
Director for Financial Management James L. Taylor
and Deputy Chief Financial
Officer
Director for Human Resources Debra M. Tomchek
Management
Deputy Director Deborah Jefferson
Director for Administrative Services Anthony A. Fleming
Deputy Director Denise Wells
Director for Acquisition Management Michael S. Sade
Assistant Secretary for Legislative Brenda Becker
and Intergovernmental
Affairs
Deputy Assistant Secretary for (vacancy)
Legislative Affairs
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Deputy Assistant Secretary for Christopher S. Furlow
Intergovernmental
Affairs
Inspector General Johnnie E. Frazier
Deputy Inspector General Edward L. Blansitt
Assistant Inspector General for Larry Gross, Acting
Auditing
Assistant Inspector General for Stephen E. Garmon
Investigations
Assistant Inspector General for Judith J. Gordon
Systems Evaluation
Assistant Inspector General for Jill A. Gross
Inspections and Program
Evaluations
Assistant Inspector General for (vacancy)
Compliance and
Administration
Director, Office of Public Affairs Mary M. Crawford
Deputy Director (vacancy)
Press Secretary Jim Dyke
Director, Office of Business Liaison (vacancy)
Deputy Director Jennifer Andberg
Assistant Secretary for Economic (vacancy)
Development
Deputy Assistant Secretary (vacancy)
Chief Financial Officer/Chief Mary C. Pleffner
Administrative Officer
Assistant Secretary for (vacancy)
Communications and
Information
Deputy Assistant Secretary John F. Sopko
ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
Phone, 800-782-8872
Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Kathleen B. Cooper
Deputy Under Secretary Lee Price
Associate Under Secretary (vacancy)
Chief Economist (vacancy)
Director, Bureau of the Census William G. Barron,
Acting
Director, Bureau of Economic J. Steven Landefeld
Analysis
BUREAU OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION
Fourteenth Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230
Phone, 202-482-2721
Under Secretary for Export Kenneth I. Juster
Administration
Deputy Under Secretary Thomas S. Bunton
Assistant Secretary for Export Matthew S. Borman,
Administration Acting
Assistant Secretary for Export Lisa Prager, Acting
Enforcement
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
Phone, 202-482-3809
Under Secretary for International Grant D. Aldonas
Trade
Deputy Under Secretary Timothy J. Hauser
Assistant Secretary for Import Bernard T. Carreau,
Administration Acting
Assistant Secretary for Market Patrick A. Mulloy
Access and Compliance
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Assistant Secretary for Trade Jonathan C. Menes,
Development Acting
Assistant Secretary and Director Maria Cino
General of the U.S. and
Foreign Commercial
Service
MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
Phone, 202-482-5061. Internet, www.mbda.gov.
Director, Minority Business Ronald N. Langston
Development Agency
Deputy Director Ruth E. Sandoval
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
Phone, 202-482-2985. Internet, www.noaa.gov.
Under Secretary for Oceans and (vacancy)
Atmosphere
Assistant Secretary for Oceans (vacancy)
and Atmosphere and
Deputy Administrator
Deputy Under Secretary for Scott B. Gudes
Oceans and Atmosphere
Chief Scientist (vacancy)
Chief Financial Officer/Chief Sonya G. Stewart
Administrative Officer
Assistant Administrator for (vacancy)
Fisheries Services
Assistant Administrator for (vacancy)
Ocean Services and
Coastal Zone Management
Assistant Administrator for Gregory W. Whithee
Environmental Satellite,
Data, and Information
Services
Assistant Administrator for John J. Kelly, Jr.
Weather Services
Assistant Administrator for David L. Evans
Oceanic and Atmospheric
Research
U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
2121 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone, 703-305-8341. Internet, www.uspto.gov.
Under Secretary for Intellectual (vacancy)
Property and Director of the
U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office
Deputy Under Secretary and (vacancy)
Deputy Director
Commissioner for Patents Nicholas P. Godici
Commissioner for Trademarks Anne H. Chasser
TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230
Phone, 202-482-1575
Under Secretary for Technology (vacancy)
Deputy Under Secretary (vacancy)
Assistant Secretary for Bruce P. Mehlman
Technology Policy
Director, National Institute of Karen H. Brown, Acting
Standards and Technology
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Director, National Technical Ronald E. Lawson
Information Service
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The Department of Commerce encourages, serves, and promotes the Nation's
international trade, economic growth, and technological advancement. The
Department provides a wide variety of programs through the competitive
free enterprise system. It offers assistance and information to increase
America's competitiveness in the world economy; administers programs to
prevent unfair foreign trade competition; provides social and economic
statistics and analyses for business and government planners; provides
research and support for the increased use of scientific, engineering,
and technological development; works to improve our understanding and
benefits of the Earth's physical environment and oceanic resources;
grants patents and registers trademarks; develops policies and conducts
research on telecommunications; provides assistance to promote domestic
economic development; and assists in the growth of minority businesses.
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The Department was designated as such by act of March 4, 1913 (15 U.S.C.
1501), which reorganized the Department of Commerce and Labor, created
by act of February 14, 1903 (15 U.S.C. 1501), by transferring all labor
activities into a new, separate Department of Labor.
Office of the Secretary
Secretary The Secretary is responsible for the administration of all
functions and authorities assigned to the Department of Commerce and for
advising the President on Federal policy and programs affecting the
industrial and commercial segments of the national economy. The
Secretary is served by the offices of Deputy Secretary, Inspector
General, General Counsel, and the Assistant Secretaries of
Administration, Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Public
Affairs. Other offices whose public purposes are widely administered are
detailed below.
Business Liaison This office develops and promotes a cooperative
working relationship and ensures effective communication between the
Department of Commerce and the business community. It also promotes
business involvement in departmental policymaking and program
development, and provides technical assistance to businesses that desire
help in dealing with the Government.
For further information, call 202-482-1360.
Economics and Statistics Administration
The Under Secretary for Economic Affairs advises the Secretary and other
Government officials on matters relating to economic developments and
forecasts and on the development of macroeconomic and microeconomic
policy. The Under Secretary, as Administrator of the Economics and
Statistics Administration, exercises general supervision over the Bureau
of the Census and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Current economic data are available to the public through the STAT-
USA website (Internet, www.stat-usa.gov), the National Trade Data Bank,
and the Economic Bulletin Board.
Bureau of the Census
[For the Bureau of the Census statement of organization, see the Federal
Register of Sept. 16, 1975, 40 FR 42765]
The Bureau of the Census was established as a permanent office by act of
March 6, 1902 (32 Stat. 51). The major functions of the Bureau are
authorized by the Constitution, which provides that a census of
population
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shall be taken every 10 years, and by laws codified as title 13 of the
United States Code. The law also provides that the information collected
by the Bureau from individual persons, households, or establishments be
kept strictly confidential and be used only for statistical purposes.
The Bureau is responsible for:
--the decennial censuses of population and housing;
--the quinquennial censuses of State and local governments,
manufacturers, mineral industries, distributive trades, construction
industries, and transportation;
--current surveys that provide information on many of the subjects
covered in the censuses at monthly, quarterly, annual, or other
intervals;
--compilation of current statistics on U.S. foreign trade, including
data on imports, exports, and shipping;
--special censuses at the request and expense of States and local
government units;
--publication of estimates and projections of the population;
--publication of current data on population and housing
characteristics; and
--current reports on manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade,
services, construction, imports and exports, State and local government
finances and employment, and other subjects.
The Bureau makes available statistical results of its censuses,
surveys, and other programs to the public through printed reports,
computer tape, CD-ROM's, the Internet, and other media and prepares
special tabulations sponsored and paid for by data users. It also
produces statistical compendia, catalogs, guides, and directories that
are useful in locating information on specific subjects. Upon request,
the Bureau makes searches of decennial census records and furnishes
certificates to individuals for use as evidence of age, relationship, or
place of birth. A fee is charged for searches.
For further information, contact the Human Resources Division, Bureau of
the Census, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20233. Phone, 301-
457-8353. Fax, 301-457-1906.
Field Organization--Bureau of the Census
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Regional Office (Areas Served) Address
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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, 2 Copley Pl., 02117-9108
the New York Regional Office), PR, RI, VI, and VT)
Charlotte, NC (KY, NC, SC, TN, VA) Suite 106, 901 Ctr. Park Dr., 28217-2935
Chicago, IL (IL, IN, WI) Suite 5501, 2255 Enterprise Dr., Westchester, IL
60154-5800
Dallas, TX (LA, MS, TX) Suite 210, 6303 Harry Hines Blvd., 75235-5269
Denver, CO (AZ, CO, MT, NE, ND, NM, NV, SD, UT, and WY) Suite 100, 6900 W. Jefferson Ave., 80235-2032
Detroit, MI (MI, OH, WV) P.O. Box 33405, 1395 Brewery Park Blvd., 48232-
5405
Kansas City, KS (AR, IA, KS, MN, MO, OK) Suite 600, 400 State Ave., 66101-2410
Los Angeles, CA (CA (counties of Fresno, Imperial, Inyo, Suite 300, 15350 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406-
Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, 4224
Monterey, Orange, Riverside, San Benito, San Bernadino, San
Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura),
HI)
New York, NY (NJ (counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Rm. 37-130, 26 Federal Plz., 10278-0044
Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and
Warren), NY (counties of Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York,
Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester))
Philadelphia, PA (DC, DE, MD, NJ (all counties not listed 21st Fl., 1601 Market St., 19106
under the New York Regional Office), PA)
Seattle, WA (AK, CA (all counties not listed under the Los Rm. 5100, 700 5th Ave., 98101
Angeles Regional Office), ID, OR, WA)
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Bureau of Economic Analysis
[For the Bureau of Economic Analysis statement of organization, see the
Federal Register of Dec. 29, 1980, 45 FR 85496]
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is the Nation's economic
accountant, integrating and interpreting a variety of source data to
draw a complete and
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consistent picture of the U.S. economy. Its economic accounts provide
information on such key issues as economic growth, regional development,
and the Nation's position in the world economy.
The national income and product accounts, featuring the gross
domestic product, provide a quantitative view of the production,
distribution, and use of the Nation's output. The Bureau also prepares
estimates of the Nation's tangible wealth and input-output tables that
show how industries interact.
The regional economic accounts provide estimates of personal income,
population, and employment for regions, States, and metropolitan areas.
The Bureau also prepares estimates of gross State product.
The international economic accounts encompass U.S. international
transactions (balance of payments) with foreign countries and the
international investment position of the United States. The Bureau
provides survey-based data on foreign direct investment in the U.S. and
U.S. direct investment abroad.
For further information, contact the Public Information Office, Bureau
of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230.
Phone, 202-606-9900. Fax, 202-606-5310.
For further information, contact the Economics and Statistics
Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone,
800-782-8872.
Bureau of Export Administration
[For the Bureau of Export Administration statement of organization, see
the Federal Register of June 7, 1988, 53 FR 20881]
The Bureau of Export Administration was established as a separate agency
within the Department of Commerce on October 1, 1987, to separate the
functions of export promotion and export control as mandated by the
Export Administration Act (50 U.S.C. app. 2401 et seq.).
The Bureau directs the Nation's dual-use export control policy.
Major functions include processing license applications and enforcing
export control laws. These activities are central not only to fighting
proliferation, but also to pursuing national security, short supply, and
foreign policy goals.
Export Administration The Office of Export Administration is
responsible for export control policy and licensing activities relating
to dual-use commodities, technologies, software, and weapons of mass
destruction. The Office is responsible for overseeing compliance by the
U.S. business community with the Chemical Weapons Convention treaty,
ensuring a strong defense industrial base, implementing the Nation's
computer and encryption policy, and enhancing export regulatory
effectiveness by educating exporters.
Export Enforcement The Office investigates suspected violations of U.S.
export control laws, enforces the antiboycott regulations, and develops
and implements preventive enforcement measures. Enforcement agents work
with the export industry to detect and prevent illegal shipments, and
they work with other U.S. Government agencies and foreign governments on
export enforcement issues.
Nonproliferation and Export Control The Nonproliferation and Export
Control International Cooperation Team participates in the Government
initiative to help other countries strengthen national export control
systems and to help reduce the threat of proliferation of weapons of
mass destruction.
Critical Infrastructure Assurance The Office was created by a
presidential directive to coordinate actions both within the Federal
Government and with the private sector to protect critical
infrastructure. The national plan for information systems protection for
the year 2000 was the first attempt by any national government to
protect electric systems, communications, and
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transportation networks, all of which are computer controlled, from
deliberate attack and sabotage.
Field Offices--Bureau of Export Administration
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Field Area Address
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Export Enforcement
Boston, MA.............................. Rm. 350, 10 Causeway St.,
02222
Dallas, TX.............................. Rm. 622, 525 S. Griffin St.,
75202
Des Plaines, IL......................... Suite 300, 2400 E. Devon Ave.,
60018
El Segundo, CA.......................... Suite 720, 222 N. Sepulveda
Blvd., 90245
Fort Lauderdale, FL..................... Suite 2060, 200 E. Lasolas
Blvd., 33301
Herndon, VA............................. Suite 1125, 381 Elden St.,
20170
Irvine, CA.............................. Suite 310, 2601 Main St.,
92714
Jamaica, NY............................. Rm. 204A, Halnar Cargo Bldg.
75, JFK Airport, 11430
San Jose, CA............................ Suite 250, 96 N. 3d St., 95112-
5519
Staten Island, NY....................... Suite 104, 1200 South Ave.,
10314
Export Administration
Newport Beach, CA....................... Suite 345, 3300 Irvine Ave.,
92660
San Jose, CA............................ Suite 1001, 101 Park Ctr.
Plz., 95115
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For further information, contact the Bureau of Export Administration,
Office of Public Affairs, Room 3897, Fourteenth Street and Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-2721.
Economic Development Administration
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) was created in 1965 under
the Public Works and Economic Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3121) as part
of an effort to target Federal resources to economically distressed
areas and to help develop local economies in the United States. It was
mandated to assist rural and urban communities that were outside the
mainstream economy and that lagged in economic development, industrial
growth, and personal income.
The Administration provides grants for public works and development
facilities, planning and coordination, economic adjustment, and other
financial assistance to reduce substantial and persistent unemployment
in economically distressed areas.
Public works and development facilities grants support
infrastructure projects that foster the establishment or expansion of
industrial and commercial businesses, supporting the retention and
creation of jobs.
Planning grants support the design and implementation of effective
economic development policies and programs, by local development
organizations, in States and communities. EDA funds a network of over
300 planning districts throughout the country.
Technical assistance rovide for local feasibility and industry
studies, management and operational assistance, natural resource
development, and export promotion. In addition, EDA funds a network of
university centers that provides technical assistance.
Research, evaluation, and demonstration funds are used to support
studies about the causes of economic distress and to seek solutions to
counteract and prevent such problems.
Economic adjustment grants help communities adjust to a gradual
erosion or sudden dislocation of their local economic structure.
Defense conversion grants assist communities adversely affected by
Department of Defense base closures and defense contract cutbacks, as
well as Department of Energy realignments, by providing development
tools that can be effectively and easily implemented.
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Regional Offices--Economic Development Administration
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Region (Areas Served) Address
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Atlanta, GA (AL, FL, GA, MS, TN)........ Suite 1820, 401 W. Peachtree
St. NW., 30308-3610
Kentucky.............................. Suite 200, 771 Corporate Dr.,
Lexington, 40503-5477
North Carolina and South Carolina..... P.O. Box 1707, Lugoff, SC
29078
Austin, TX (NM, OK, TX)................. Suite 200, 327 Congress Ave.,
78701-4037
Arkansas.............................. Rm. 2509, 700 W. Capital St.,
Little Rock, 72201
Louisiana............................. Rm. 1025, 501 Magazine St.,
New Orleans, 70130
Chicago, IL............................. Suite 855, 111 N. Canal, 60606-
7204
Illinois and Minnesota................ Rm. 104, 515 W. 1st St.,
Duluth, MN 55802
Indiana and Ohio...................... Rm. 740, 200 N. High St.,
Columbus, OH 43215
Michigan and Wisconsin................ P.O. Box 517, Acme, MI 49610-
0517
Denver, CO (CO, KS, UT)................. Rm. 670, 1244 Speer Blvd.,
80204
Iowa and Nebraska..................... Rm. 823, 210 Walnut St., Des
Moines, IA 50309
Missouri.............................. Rm. B-2, 608 E. Cherry St.,
Columbia, 65201
Montana and Wyoming................... Rm. 196, 301 S. Park Ave.,
Helena, MT 59626
North Dakota and South Dakota......... Rm. 216, 102 4th Ave.,
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Philadelphia, PA (DC, DE, NJ)........... Suite 140 S., Independence Sq.
W., 19106
Connecticut, Maine, and Rhode Island.. 48 Highland Ave., Bangor, ME
04401-4656
Maryland and Virginia................. Rm. 474, 400 N. 8th St.,
Richmond, VA 23240-1001
Massachusetts and New Hampshire....... Suite 209, 143 N. Main St.,
Concord, NH 03301-5089
New York and Vermont.................. Suite 104, 620 Erie Blvd. W.,
Syracuse, NY 13204-2442
Pennsylvania.......................... 525 N. Broad St., W. Hazelton,
18201-1107
Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands........ Suite 602, 654 Munoz Rivera
Ave., Hato Rey, PR 00918-1738
West Virginia......................... Rm. 411, 405 Capital St.,
Charleston, 25301-1727
Seattle, WA (AZ, WA).................... Rm. 1856, 915 2d Ave., 98174
Alaska................................ Suite 1780, 550 W. 7th Ave.,
Anchorage, 99501-7594
California and Oregon................. Suite 244, 121 SW. Salmon St.,
Portland, OR 97204
Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Marshall Rm. 5180, 300 Ala Moana Blvd.,
Islands, Micronesia, Northern Marianas Honolulu, HI 96850
and Republic of Palau.
Idaho and Nevada...................... Rm. 441, 304 N. 8th St.,
Boise, ID 83702
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For further information, contact the Economic Development
Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone,
202-482-2309. Fax, 202-482-0995.
International Trade Administration
[For the International Trade Administration statement of organization,
see the Federal Register of Jan. 25, 1980, 45 FR 6148]
The International Trade Administration was established on January 2,
1980, by the Secretary of Commerce to promote world trade and to
strengthen the international trade and investment position of the United
States.
The Administration is headed by the Under Secretary for
International Trade, who coordinates all issues concerning trade
promotion, international commercial policy, market access, and trade law
enforcement. The Administration is responsible for nonagricultural trade
operations of the U.S. Government and supports the trade policy
negotiation efforts of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Imports The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Import Administration
defends American industry against injurious and unfair trade practices
by administering efficiently, fairly, and in a manner consistent with
U.S. international trade obligations the antidumping and countervailing
duty laws of the United States. The Office ensures the proper
administration of foreign trade zones and advises the Secretary on
establishment of new zones; and administers programs governing watch
assemblies, and other statutory import programs.
Market Access and Compliance The Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Market Access and Compliance advises on the analysis, formulation, and
implementation of U.S. international economic policies and carries out
programs to promote international trade, improve access by U.S.
companies to overseas markets, and strengthen the international trade
and investment position of the United States. The Office
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analyzes and develops recommendations for region- and country-specific
international economic, trade, and investment policy strategies and
objectives. In addition, the Office is responsible for implementing,
monitoring, and enforcing foreign compliance with bilateral and
multilateral trade agreements.
Trade Development The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Trade
Development advises on international trade and investment policies
pertaining to U.S. industrial sectors, carries out programs to
strengthen domestic export competitiveness, and promotes U.S. industry
participation in international markets. The Office manages an integrated
trade development program that includes industry analysis, major
projects, advocacy support, and trade assistance organized by industry
sectors.
U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service The U.S. and Foreign Commercial
Service develops, produces, markets, and manages an effective line of
high-quality products and services geared to the marketing information
needs of the U.S. exporting and international business community. The
Service delivers programs through 100 U.S. export assistance centers
located in the United States, and 140 posts located in 78 countries
throughout the world. It supports overseas trade promotion events;
manages a variety of export promotion services and products; promotes
U.S. products and services throughout the world market; conducts
conferences and seminars in the United States; and assists State and
private-sector organizations on export financing.
Export Assistance Centers--International Trade Administration
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Address Director/Manager Telephone Fax
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Alabama (Rm. 707, 950 22d St. N., Birmingham, George Norton................... 205-731-1331 205-731-0076
35203).
Alaska (Suite 1770, 550 W. 7th Ave., Chuck Becker.................... 907-271-6237 907-271-6242
Anchorage, 99501).
Arizona (Suite 970, 2901 N. Central Ave., Frank Woods..................... 602-640-2513 602-640-2518
Phoenix, 85701).
(166 W. Alameda, Tucson, 85726)............. Eric Nielsen.................... 520-670-5540 520-791-5413
Arkansas (Suite 700, 425 W. Capitol Ave., Lon J. Hardin................... 501-324-5794 501-324-7380
Little Rock, 72201).
California (390-B Fir Ave., Clovis, 93611).... Eduardo Torres.................. 559-325-1619 559-325-1647
(Suite 1670, 1 World Trade Ctr., Long Beach, Mary Boscia..................... 562-980-4550 562-980-4561
90831).
(Suite 509, 305 S. Figueroa St., Los Rachid Sayouty.................. 213-894-8784 213-894-8789
Angeles, 90071).
(Suite 320, 411 Pacific St., Monterey, Mark Weaver..................... 408-641-9850 408-641-9849
93940).
(Suite 305, 3300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach, Paul Tambakis................... 949-660-1338 949-660-8039
92660).
(Suite 102, 330 Ignacio Blvd., Novato, Elizabeth Krauth................ 415-883-1966 415-883-2711
94949).
(Suite 740, 530 Water St., Oakland, 94607).. Rod Hirch....................... 510-273-7350 510-273-7352
(Suite 121, 2940 Inland Empire Blvd., Fred Latuperissa................ 909-466-4134 909-466-4140
Ontario, 91764).
(Suite 2090, 300 Esplanade Dr., Oxnard, Gerald Vaughn................... 805-981-8150 805-981-1855
93030).
(2d Fl., 917 7th St., Sacramento, 95814).... Dale Wright..................... 916-498-5155 916-498-5923
(Suite 230, 6363 Greenwich Dr., San Diego, Matt Andersen................... 619-557-5395 619-557-6176
92122).
(14th Fl., 250 Montgomery St., San Stephan Crawford................ 415-705-2300 415-705-2297
Francisco, 94104).
(Suite 1001, 125 S. Market St., San Jose, Greg Mignano.................... 408-271-7300 408-271-7307
95113).
(Suite 200, 440 Civic Center Dr., San Elizabeth Krauth................ 415-492-4546 415-492-4549
Rafael, 94903).
(Rm. 456, 5201 Great America Pkwy., Santa R.J. Donovan.................... 408-970-4610 408-970-4618
Clara, 95054).
(Suite 310, 5700 Ralston St., Ventura, Gerald Vaughn................... 805-676-1573 805-676-1892
93003).
(Suite 975, 11150 Olympic Blvd., West Los Julie Anne Hennesey............. 310-235-7104 310-235-7220
Angeles, 90064).
Colorado (Suite 680, 1625 Broadway, Denver, Stephan Craver.................. 303-844-6622 303-844-5651
80202).
Connecticut (Suite 903, 213 Court St., Carl Jacobsen................... 860-638-6950 860-638-6970
Middletown, 06457-3346).
Florida (1130 Cleveland St., Clearwater, George Martinez................. 727-893-3738 727-449-2889
33755).
(Suite 1600, 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. John McCartney.................. 954-356-6640 954-356-6644
Lauderdale 33301.
(777 NW. 72d Ave., Box 3L2, Miami, 33126- John McCartney.................. 305-526-7425 305-526-7434
3009).
(Suite 1270, 200 E. Robinson St., Orlando, Philip A. Ouzts................. 407-648-6235 407-648-6756
32801).
(Suite 201, 325 John Knox Rd., Tallahassee, Michael Higgins................. 850-942-9635 850-922-9595
32303).
Georgia (Suite 900, 285 Peachtree Ctr. Ave. Samuel P. Troy.................. 404-657-1900 404-657-1970
NE., Atlanta, 30303-1229).
(Suite 100, 6001 Chatham Ctr. Dr., Savannah, Barbara Myrick.................. 912-652-4204 912-652-4241
31405).
Hawaii (Suite 1140, 1001 Bishop St., Honolulu, Robert Murphy................... 808-522-8040 808-522-8045
96813).
Idaho (2d Fl., 700 W. State St., Boise, 83720) James Hellwig................... 208-334-3857 208-334-2783
Illinois (Suite 2440, 55 W. Monroe St., Mary N. Joyce................... 312-353-8045 312-353-8120
Chicago, 60603).
(Suite 150, 610 Central Ave., Highland Park, Robin F. Mugford................ 847-681-8010 847-681-8012
60035).
(Rm. 141, 922 N. Glenwood Ave., Peoria, David Genovese.................. 309-671-7815 309-671-7818
61606).
(515 N. Court St., Rockford, 61103)......... (Vacancy)....................... 815-987-8123 815-963-7943
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Indiana (Suite 106, 11405 N. Pennsylvania St., Mark Cooper, Acting............. 317-582-2300 317-582-2301
Carmel, 46032).
Iowa (Suite 100, 601 Locust St., Des Moines, Allen Patch..................... 515-288-8614 515-288-1437
50309-3739).
Kansas (Suite 300, 209 E. William, Wichita, George D. Lavid................. 316-263-4067 316-263-8306
67202-4012).
Kentucky (4th Fl., 140 E. Main St., Lexington Sara Melton..................... 859-225-7001 859-225-6501
Central Library, Lexington 40507).
(Rm. 634B, 601 W. Broadway, Louisville, John Autin...................... 502-582-5066 502-582-6573
40202).
(Suite 240, 2292 S. Hwy. 27, Somerset, Sandra Munsey................... 606-677-6160 606-677-6161
42501).
Louisiana (Suite 1170, 365 Canal St., New Donald Van De Werken............ 504-589-6546 504-589-2337
Orleans, 70130).
(7100 W. Park Dr., Shreveport, 71129)....... Patricia Holt................... 318-676-3064 318-676-3063
Maine (511 Congress St., Portland, 04101)..... Jeffrey Porter.................. 207-541-7400 207-541-7420
Maryland (Suite 2432, 401 E. Pratt St., Tom Cox......................... 410-962-4539 410-962-4529
Baltimore, 21202).
Massachusetts (Suite 307, 164 Northern Ave., Frank J. O'Connor............... 617-424-5990 617-424-5992
Boston, 02210).
Michigan (Suite 103, 425 S. Main St., Ann Paul E. Litton.................. 734-741-2430 734-741-2432
Arbor, 48104).
(Suite 2220, 211 W. Fort St., Detroit, Neil Hesse...................... 313-226-3650 313-226-3657
48226).
(Suite 718-S, 301 W. Fulton St., Grand Thomas Maguire.................. 616-458-3564 616-458-3872
Rapids, 49504).
(250 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Pontiac, 48341).... Richard Corson.................. 248-975-9600 248-975-9606
Minnesota (Suite 2240, 45 S. 7th St., Ronald E. Kramer................ 612-348-1638 612-348-1650
Minneapolis, 55402).
Mississippi (704 E. Main St., Raymond, 39154). Harrison Ford................... 601-857-0128 601-857-0026
Missouri (Suite 650, 2345 Grand, Kansas City, Thomas A. Strauss............... 816-410-9201 816-410-9208
64108).
(Suite 303, 8182 Maryland Ave., St. Louis, Randall J. LaBounty............. 314-425-3302 314-425-3381
63105).
Montana (Suite 257, Gallagher Business Bldg., Mark Peters..................... 406-243-2098 406-243-5259
MT World Trade Ctr., Missoula, 59812).
Nebraska (11135 O St., Omaha, 68137).......... Meredith Bond................... 402-221-3664 402-221-3668
Nevada (Suite 152, 1755 E. Plumb Lane, Reno, Jere Dabbs...................... 775-784-5203 775-784-5343
89502).
New Hampshire (17 New Hampshire Ave., Susan Berry..................... 603-334-6074 603-334-6110
Portsmouth, 03801-2838).
New Jersey (9th Fl., 1 Gateway Ctr., Newark, William Spitler................. 973-645-4682 973-645-4783
07102).
(Suite 105, Bldg. 4, 3131 Princeton Pk., Rod Stuart...................... 609-989-2100 609-989-2395
Trenton, 08648-2319).
New Mexico (1100 St. Francis Dr., Santa Fe, Sandra Necessary................ 505-827-0350 505-827-0263
87503).
New York (Rm. 1304, 111 W. Huron St., Buffalo, James Mariano................... 716-551-4191 716-551-5290
14202).
(Rm. 207, 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, George Soteros.................. 516-739-1765 516-739-3310
11501).
(Suite 904, 163 W. 125th St., New York, K.L. Fredericks................. 212-860-6200 212-860-6203
10027).
(Rm. 635, 6 World Trade Ctr., New York, Paul Smith...................... 212-466-5222 212-264-1356
10048).
(Suite 209, 707 Westchester Ave., White Joan Kanlian.................... 914-682-6712 914-682-6698
Plains, 10604).
North Carolina (Suite 435, 521 E. Morehead Roger Fortner................... 704-333-4886 704-332-2681
St., Charlotte, 28202).
(Suite 102, 400 W. Market St., Greensboro, Roger Fortner, Acting........... 336-333-5345 336-333-5158
27401).
(Suite 1150, 333 Fayetteville Street Mall, Debbie Strader.................. 919-715-7373 919-715-7777
Raleigh, 27601).
Ohio (Suite 2650, 36 E. 7th St., Cincinnati, Dao Le.......................... 513-684-2944 513-684-3227
45202).
(Suite 700, 600 Superior Ave. E., Cleveland, Michael Miller.................. 216-522-4750 216-522-2235
44114).
(Suite 1400, 2 Nationwide Plz., Columbus, (Vacancy)....................... 614-365-9510 614-365-9598
43215).
(300 Madison Ave., Toledo, 43604)........... Robert Abrahams................. 419-241-0683 419-241-0684
Oklahoma (Suite 330, 301 NW. 63d St., Oklahoma Ronald L. Wilson................ 405-608-5302 405-608-4211
City, 73116).
(Suite 1400, 700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, Jim Williams.................... 918-581-7650 918-581-6263
74106).
Oregon (1401 Williamette St., Eugene, 97401... (Vacancy)....................... 503-326-3001 503-326-6351
(Suite 242, 121 SW. Salmon St., Portland, Scott Goddin.................... 503-326-3001 503-326-6351
97204).
Pennsylvania (Rm. 850, 228 Walnut St., Deborah Doherty................. 717-221-4510 717-221-4505
Harrisburg, 17108-1698).
(Suite B, 1 Montage Mt. Rd., Moosic, 18507). (Vacancy)....................... 717-969-2530 717-969-2539
(Suite 850 West, Independence Sq. W., Edward Burton................... 215-597-6101 215-597-6123
Philadelphia, 19105).
(2002 Federal Bldg, 1000 Liberty Ave., Ted Amn......................... 412-395-5050 412-395-4875
Pittsburgh, 15222).
Puerto Rico (Suite 905, 525 F.D. Roosevelt Robert Bucalo................... 787-766-5555 787-766-5692
Ave., Hato Rey, 00918).
Rhode Island (1 W. Exchange St., Providence, Keith Yatsuhashi................ 401-528-5104 401-528-5067
02903).
South Carolina (Suite 201C, 5300 International Phil Menard..................... 843-760-3794 843-760-3798
Blvd., North Charleston, 29418).
(Suite 172, 1835 Assembly St., Columbia, Ann Watts....................... 803-765-5345 803-253-3614
29201).
(Suite 109, 555 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Denis Csizmadia................. 864-271-1976 864-271-4171
Greenville, 29607).
South Dakota (Rm. SS-29A, 2001 S. Summit Ave., Cinnamon King................... 605-330-4264 605-330-4266
Sioux Falls, 57197).
Tennessee (Suite 300, 601 W. Summit Hill Dr., George Frank.................... 865-545-4637 615-541-4435
Knoxville, 37902-2011).
(Suite 348, 650 E. Pkwy. S., Memphis, 38104) Ree Russell..................... 901-323-1543 901-320-9128
(Suite 100, 3d Fl., 211 Commerce St., Dean Peterson................... 615-259-6060 615-259-6064
Nashville, 37201).
Texas (Suite 430, 2000 E. Lamar Blvd., (Vacancy)....................... 817-277-1313 817-299-9601
Arlington 76006).
(2d Fl., 1700 Congress, Austin, 78701)...... Karen Parker.................... 512-916-5939 512-916-5940
(Suite 170, 2050 N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, Loree Silloway.................. 214-767-0542 214-767-8240
75207).
(711 Houston St., Fort Worth, 76102)........ Vavie Sellschopp................ 817-212-2673 817-978-0178
(Suite 1160, 500 Dallas, Houston, 77002).... James D. Cook................... 713-718-3062 713-718-3060
(Suite 360, 203 S. St. Mary's St., San Daniel G. Rodriquez............. 210-228-9878 210-228-9874
Antonio, 78205).
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Utah (Suite 221, 324 S. State St., Salt Lake Stanley Rees.................... 801-524-5116 801-524-5886
City, 84111).
Vermont (Drawer 20, National Life Bldg., Susan Murray.................... 802-828-4508 802-828-3258
Montpelier, 05620-0501).
Virginia (Suite 601, 1911 N. Fort Myer Dr., Ellen Moore, Acting............. 703-524-2885 703-524-2649
Arlington, 22209).
(Rm. 540, 400 N. 8th St., Richmond, 23240- Helen D. Lee-Hwang.............. 804-771-2246 804-771-2390
0026).
Washington (Suite 650, 2001 6th Ave., Seattle, David Spann..................... 206-553-5615 206-553-7253
98121).
(Suite 400, 801 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, Janet Daubel.................... 509-353-2625 509-353-2449
99201).
(Suite 410, 950 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 98401) Bob Deane....................... 253-593-6736 253-383-4676
West Virginia (Suite 807, 405 Capitol St., Harvey Timberlake............... 304-347-5123 304-347-5408
Charleston, 25301).
(316 Washington Ave., Wheeling, 26003)...... David Koller.................... 304-243-5493 304-243-5494
Wisconsin (Rm. 596, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Paul D. Churchill............... 414-297-3473 414-297-3470
Milwaukee, 53202).
Wyoming (Suite 680, 1625 Broadway, Denver, CO Nancy Charles-Parker............ 303-844-6622 303-844-5651
80202).
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Regional Offices--International Trade Administration
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Region (Address) Director/Manager Telephone Fax
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Eastern Region, (Suite 2450, 401 E. Pratt St., Thomas McGinty.................. 410-962-2805 410-962-2799
Baltimore, MD 21202).
Mid-Eastern Region, (Suite 2025, 36 E. 7th James Kennedy................... 513-684-2944 513-684-3200
St., Cincinnati, OH 45202).
Mid-Western Region, (Suite 1011, 8182 Maryland Sandra Gerley................... 314-425-3300 314-425-3375
Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105).
Western Region, (14th Fl., 250 Montgomery St., Mary Delmage, Acting............ 619-557-7303 619-557-6176
San Francisco, CA 94104).
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For further information, contact the International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-3809.
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 webpage 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.
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Regional Offices--Minority Business Development Agency
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Region Address Director Telephone
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Atlanta, GA..................... Suite 1715, 401 W. Robert Henderson................. 404-730-3300
Peachtree St. NW., 30308-
3516.
Chicago, IL..................... Suite 1406, 55 E. Monroe Carlos Guzman.................... 312-353-0182
St., 60603.
Dallas, TX...................... Suite 7B23, 1100 Commerce John Iglehart.................... 214-767-8001
St., 75242.
New York, NY.................... Suite 3720, 26 Federal Heyward Davenport................ 212-264-3262
Plz., 10278.
San Francisco, CA............... Rm. 1280, 221 Main St., Melda Cabrera.................... 415-744-3001
94105.
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District Offices--Minority Business Development Agency
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District Address Officer Telephone
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Boston, MA........................ Rm. 418, 10 Causeway St., Rochelle K. Schwartz........... 617-565-6850
02222-1041.
El Monte, CA...................... Suite 455, 9660 Flair Dr., Rodolfo Guerra................. 818-453-8636
91713.
Miami, FL......................... Rm. 1314, 51 SW. 1st Ave., Rodolfo Suarez................. 305-536-5054
33130.
Philadelphia, PA.................. Rm. 10128, 600 Arch St., Alfonso C. Jackson............. 215-597-9236
19106.
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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 daily forecasts and warnings
for severe weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, winter storms,
flooding, and tsunamis. With its modernization program, NWS is able to
maximize its use of advanced computer technology to capture, integrate,
and analyze Doppler radar imagery and data from satellites and automated
surface instruments, and to speed up the dissemination of its forecasts
and warnings. This allows NWS to provide the public with more localized,
timely, and accurate forecasts, increasing the lead time it has to
prepare for severe weather events. NWS also provides services in support
of aviation and marine activities, agriculture, forestry, and urban air
quality control.
For further information, contact the National Weather Service, 1325
East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3283. Phone, 301-713-0689.
Fax, 301-713-0610. Internet, www.nws.noaa.gov.
National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
The National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
(NESDIS) operates the Nation's civilian geostationary and polar-orbiting
environmental satellites. It also manages the largest collection of
atmospheric, geophysical, and oceanographic data in the world. From
these sources, NESDIS develops and provides, through various media,
environmental data for forecasts, national security, and weather
warnings to protect life and property. This data is also used to assist
in energy distribution,
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the development of global food supplies, the management of natural
resources, and in the recovery of downed pilots and mariners in
distress.
For further information, contact the National Environmental Satellite,
Data, and Information Service, 1335 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
20910-3283. Phone, 301-713-3578. Fax, 301-713-1249. Internet,
www.noaa.gov/nesdis/nesdis.html.
National Marine Fisheries Service
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) supports the management,
conservation, and sustainable development of domestic and international
living marine resources. NMFS is involved in the stock assessment of the
Nation's multi-billion dollar marine fisheries, protecting marine
mammals and threatened species, habitat conservation operations, trade
and industry assistance, and fishery enforcement activities.
For further information, contact the National Marine Fisheries Service,
1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713-2239.
Fax, 301-713-2258. Internet, kingfish.ssp.nmfs.gov.
National Ocean Service
The National Ocean Service (NOS), works to balance the Nation's use of
coastal resources through research, management, and policy. NOS monitors
the health of U.S. coasts by examining how human use and natural events
impact coastal ecosystems. Coastal communities rely on NOS for
information about natural hazards so they can more effectively reduce or
eliminate the destructive effects of coastal hazards. NOS assesses the
damage caused by hazardous material spills and works to restore or
replace the affected coastal resources. Through varied programs, NOS
protects wetlands, water quality, beaches, and wildlife. In addition,
NOS provides a wide range of navigational products and data that help
vessels move safely through U.S. waters and provides the basic set of
information that establishes the latitude, longitude, and elevation
framework necessary for the Nation's surveying, navigation, positioning,
and mapping activities.
For further information, contact the National Ocean Service, Room 13231,
SSMC 4, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone, 301-713-
3070. Fax, 301-713-4307. Internet, www.nos.noaa.gov.
Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) carries out
research into such phenomena as El Nino, global warming, ozone
depletion, solar storms that can disrupt telecommunications and
electrical power systems, and coastal and Great Lakes ecosystems. OAR
conducts and directs its research programs in coastal, marine,
atmospheric, and space sciences through its own laboratories and
offices, as well as through networks of university-based programs across
the country.
For further information, contact the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric
Research, Room 11627, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-2458. Fax, 301-713-0163. Internet, www.oar.noaa.gov.
Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
NOAA also maintains a fleet of ships and aircraft under the auspices of
its Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). These are used for
scientific, engineering, and technical services, as well as to serve as
research platforms for gathering critical marine and atmospheric data in
support of a number of NOAA's research programs. This includes flying
``hurricane hunter'' aircraft into nature's most turbulent storms to
collect data critical to hurricane research.
For further information, contact the Office of Marine and Aviation
Operations, Room 12857, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-
3282. Phone, 301-713-1045.
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Field Organization--National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Organization Address/Telephone Director
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National Weather Service
Headquarters............... 1325 East-West John J. Kelly, Jr.
Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910-
3283. Phone, 301-
713-0689. Fax, 301-
713-0610.
Office of Climate, Water, 1325 East-West Gregory A. Mandt,
and Weather Service. Hwy., Silver Acting
Spring, MD 20910-
3283. Phone, 301-
713-0700. Fax, 301-
713-1598.
Office of Science and 1325 East-West Jack Hayes
Technology. Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910-
3283. Phone, 301-
713-1658. Fax, 301-
713-0963.
Office of Hydrologic 1325 East-West Gary M. Carter
Development. Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910-
3283. Phone, 301-
713-0745. Fax, 301-
713-0003.
Office of Systems 1325 East-West Walter Telesetsky
Operations. Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910-
3283. Phone, 301-
713-0165. Fax, 301-
713-0657.
National Centers for 5200 Auth Rd., Camp Louis W. Uccellini
Environmental Prediction. Springs, MD 20746-
4304. Phone, 301-
763-8016. Fax, 301-
763-8434.
Eastern region............. 630 Johnson Ave., Dean P. Gulezian
Bohemia, NY 11716-
2626. Phone, 516-
244-0100. Fax, 516-
244-0109.
Southern region............ Rm. 10A26, 819 X. William Proenza
Taylor St., Fort
Worth, TX 76102-
6171. Phone, 817-
978-2651. Fax, 817-
334-4187.
Central region............. Rm. 1836, 601 E. Dennis H. McCarthy
12th St., Kansas
City, MO 64106-
2897. Phone, 816-
426-5400. Fax, 816-
426-3270.
Training center............ 7220 NW. 101st John L. Vogel
Terrace, Kansas
City, MO 64153.
Phone, 816-880-
9595. Fax, 816-880-
0377.
Western region............. Rm. 1210, 125 S. Vicki L. Nadolski
State St., Salt
Lake City, UT
84138-1102. Phone,
801-524-6295. Fax,
801-524-5270.
Alaska region.............. Rm. 517, 222 W. 7th Richard C. Przyworty
Ave., Anchorage,
AK 99513-7575.
Phone, 907-271-
5136. Fax, 907-271-
3711.
Pacific region............. Suite 2200, 737 Richard H. Hagemeyer
Bishop St.,
Honolulu, HI
96813. Phone, 808-
532-6416. Fax, 808-
532-5569.
Office of the Federal 1500 Ctr., 8455 Samuel Williamson
Coordinator for Colesville Rd.,
Meteorological Services and Silver Spring, MD
Supporting Research. 20910-3315. Phone,
301-427-2002.
National Marine Fisheries Service
Headquarters............... 1315 East-West William T. Hogarth,
Hwy., Silver 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. (Vacancy)
Center. 4, 7600 Sand Point
Way NE., Seattle,
WA 98115. Phone,
206-526-4000. Fax,
206-526-4004.
Northwest region........... Bin C15700, Bldg. (Vacancy)
1, 7600 Sand Point
Way NE., Seattle,
WA 98115-0070.
Phone, 206-526-
6150. Fax, 206-526-
6426.
Northwest Fisheries Science 2725 Montlake Blvd. Usha Varanosi
Center. E., Seattle, WA
98112. Phone, 206-
860-3200. Fax, 206-
860-3217.
Northeast region........... 1 Blackburn Dr., Patricia Kurkul
Gloucester, MA
01930. Phone, 978-
281-9250. Fax, 978-
281-9371.
Northeast Fisheries Science 166 Water St., Michael Sissenwine
Center. Woods Hole, MA
02543. Phone, 508-
548-5123. Fax, 508-
495-2232.
Southeast region........... 9721 Executive Ctr. William T. Hogarth
Dr. N., St.
Petersburg, FL
33702. Phone, 813-
570-5301. Fax, 813-
570-5300.
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. Rebecca J. Lent
Ocean Blvd., Long
Beach, CA 90802.
Phone, 562-980-
4001. Fax, 562-980-
4018.
Southwest Fisheries Science P.O. Box 271, 8604 Michael Tillman
Center. La Jolla Shores
Dr., La Jolla, CA
92038. Phone, 619-
546-7067. Fax, 619-
546-5655.
National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
Headquarters............... 1325 East-West Gregory W. Withee
Highway, Slver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
3578. Fax, 301-713-
1249.
Satellite operations....... Rm. 0135, 5200 Auth Kathleen A. Kelly
Rd., Suitland, MD
20746. Phone, 301-
457-5130. Fax, 301-
457-5175.
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Satellite data processing Rm. 1069, 5200 Auth Helen M. Wood
and distribution. Rd., Suitland, MD
20746. Phone, 301-
457-5120. Fax, 301-
457-5184.
Research and applications.. NOAA Science James Purdom
Center, 5200 Auth
Rd., Camp Springs,
MD 20233. Phone,
301-763-8127. Fax,
301-763-8108.
Systems development........ Rm. 3301C, 5200 Gary K. Davis
Auth Rd.,
Suitland, MD
20746. Phone, 301-
457-5277. Fax, 301-
457-5722.
National Climatic Data 151 Patton Ave., Tom Karl
Center. Asheville, NC
28801-5001. Phone,
704-271-4476. Fax,
704-271-4246.
National Geophysical Data RL-3, 325 Broadway, Michael S.
Center. Boulder, CO 80303- Loughridge
3328. Phone, 303-
497-6215. Fax, 303-
497-6513.
National Oceanographic Data 1315 East-West Herman Dantzler
Center. Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
3303. Fax, 301-713-
3300.
National Ocean Service
Headquarters............... Rm. 13632, 1305 Margaret Davidson,
East-West Hwy., Acting
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-3074. Fax, 301-
713-4269.
International Programs..... Rm. 13442, 1305 Charles N. Ehler
East-West Hwy.,
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-3078. Fax, 301-
713-4263.
NOAA Coastal Services 2234 S. Hobson Margaret Davidson
Center. Ave., Charleston,
SC 29405-2409.
Phone, 843-740-
1200. Fax 843-740-
1224.
Center for Operational Rm. 6633, 1305 East- Richard Barazato
Oceanographic Products and West Hwy., Silver
Services. Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
2981. Fax, 301-713-
4392.
National Centers for Rm. 13508, 1305 Don Scavia
Coastal Ocean Science. East-West Hwy.,
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-3060. Fax, 301-
713-4270.
Coast survey............... Rm. 6147, 1315 East- (Vacancy)
West Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
2770. Fax, 301-713-
4019.
National Geodetic Survey... Rm. 8657, 1315 East- Charles W.
West Hwy., Silver Challstrom
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
3222. Fax, 301-713-
4175.
Office of Response and Rm. 6633, 1305 East- David M. Kennedy
Restoration. West Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
2989. Fax, 301-713-
4387.
Ocean and coastal resource Rm. 11523, 1305 Charles N. Ehler,
management. East-West Hwy., Acting
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-3155. Fax, 301-
713-4012.
Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
Headquarters............... Rm. 11627, 1315 David L. Evans
East-West Hwy.,
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-2458. Fax, 301-
713-0163.
Office of Global Programs.... Rm. 1225G, 1100 J. Michael Hall
Wayne Ave., Silver
Spring, MD 20910-
5603. Phone, 301-
427-2089.
Aeronomy Laboratory........ Rm. 2204, Bldg. 24, Daniel L. Albritton
325 Broadway,
Boulder, CO 80303.
Phone, 303-497-
3134. Fax, 303-497-
5340.
Air Resources Laboratory... Rm. 3151, 1315 East- Bruce Hicks
West Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
0684, ext. 100.
Fax, 301-713-0295.
Atlantic Oceanographic and 4301 Rickenbacker Kristina Katsaros
Meteorological Laboratory. Causeway, Miami,
FL 33149. Phone,
305-361-4300. Fax,
305-361-4449.
Climate Diagnostics Center. Rm. 247, RL3, 325 Randall Dole
Broadway, Boulder,
CO 80303. Phone,
303-497-6878. Fax,
303-497-7013.
Climate Monitoring and Rm. A336, RL3, 325 David Hofmann
Diagnostics Laboratory. Broadway, Boulder,
CO 80303. Phone,
303-497-6074. Fax,
303-497-6975.
Environmental Technology Rm. A450, RL3, 325 Steven Clifford
Laboratory. Broadway, Boulder,
CO 80303. Phone,
303-497-6291. Fax,
303-497-6020.
Forecast Systems Laboratory Rm. 615, RL3, 325 Sandy MacDonald
Broadway, Boulder,
CO 80303. Phone,
303-497-6818. Fax,
303-497-6821.
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics P.O. Box 308, Jerry Mahlman
Laboratory. Princeton
University
Forrestral Campus,
Princeton, NJ
08452. Phone, 609-
452-6503. Fax, 609-
987-5070.
Great Lakes Environmental 2205 Commonwealth Stephen Brandt
Research Laboratory. Blvd., Ann Arbor,
MI 48105. Phone,
734-741-2244. Fax,
734-741-2003.
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National Severe Storms 1313 Halley Circle, James Kimpel
Laboratory. Norman, OK 73069.
Phone, 405-366-
0426. Fax, 405-366-
0472.
Pacific Marine Bin C 15700, Bldg. Eddie N. Bernard
Environmental Laboratory. 3, 7600 Sand Point
Way NE., Seattle,
WA 98115. Phone,
206-526-6800. Fax,
206-526-6815.
Space Environment Center... Rm. 3050, Bldg. 1, Ernest G. Hildner
325 Broadway,
Boulder, CO 80303.
Phone, 303-497-
3314. Fax, 303-497-
3645.
National Undersea Research Rm. 11350, 1315 Barbara S.P. Moore
Program. East-West Hwy.,
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-2427. Fax, 301-
713-1967.
National Sea Grant College Rm. 11716, 1315 Ronald Baird
Program. East-West Hwy.,
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-2448. Fax, 301-
713-0799.
Office of Research and Rm. 11464, 1315 Joe Bishop
Technology Applications. East-West Hwy.,
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-3565. Fax, 301-
713-4100.
Office of Finance and Administration
Headquarters............... Rm. 6811, 14th St. Sonya G. Stewart
and Constitution
Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC
20230. Phone, 202-
482-2291.
Chief Financial Officer/ Rm. 6811, 14th St. Sonya G. Stewart
Chief Administrative Officer. and Constitution
Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC
20230. Phone, 202-
482-2291. Fax, 202-
482-4823.
Office of Civil Rights..... Rm. 13356, 1315 Al Corea
East-West Hwy.,
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-0500.
Diversity Program Office... Rm. 12122, 1305 Barbara Marshall-
East-West Hwy., Bailey
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-1966.
Audit and Internal Control Rm. 8419, 1305 East- Barbara Martin
Branch. West Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
1150.
Management and Budget...... Rm. 6863, 14th St. Tyra D. Smith
and Constitution
Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC
20230. Phone, 202-
482-6226.
Budget Office.............. Rm. 6114, 14th St. (Vacancy)
and Constitution
Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC
20230. Phone, 202-
482-4600.
Finance Office............. Rm. 3110, Century R.J. Dominic
21 Bldg.,
Germantown, MD
20874-1143. Phone,
301-413-8795.
Environmental Compliance Rm. 10148, 1305 Susan A. Kennedy
Staff. East-West Hwy.,
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-0845.
Human Resources Management Rm. 12434, 1305 Gloria Harris,
Office. East-West Hwy., Acting
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 301-
713-0530.
Information Systems Rm. 10452, 1315 Stu Williams, Acting
Management Office. East-West Hwy.,
Silver Spring, MD
20910. Phone, 202-
501-3200.
Acquisition and Grants Rm. 4131, 1305 East- Helen Hurcombe
Office. West Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
0820.
Facilities Office.......... Rm. 8507, 1305 East- Gart Knebel, Acting
West Hwy., Silver
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
9054.
Mountain Administrative 325 Broadway, W. D. Wynegar
Support Center. Boulder, CO 80303-
3228. Phone, 303-
497-6431.
Eastern Administrative Suite 201, 200 Barbara T. Booker
Support Center. World Trade Ctr.,
Norfolk, VA 23510-
1624. Phone, 757-
441-6864.
Western Administrative Bldg. 1, 7600 Sand Kelly C. Sandy
Support Center. Point Way NE.,
Seattle, WA 98115-
0070. Phone, 206-
526-6026. Fax, 206-
526-6660.
Central Administrative Rm. 1736, 601 E. Martha R. McBroome
Support Center. 12th St., Kansas
City, MO 64106-
2897. Phone, 816-
426-2050. Fax, 816-
426-7459.
Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
Headquarters............... Rm. 12857, 1315 Rear Adm. Evelyn
East-West Hwy., Fields, USN
Silver Spring, MD
20910-3282. Phone,
301-713-1045.
Marine Operations Center... 439 W. York St., Rear Adm. Nicholas
Norfolk, VA 23510- A. Prahl, USN
1114. Phone, 757-
441-6776.
Commissioned Personnel 1315 East-West Capt. David
Center. Hwy., Silver Peterson, USN
Spring, MD 20910.
Phone, 301-713-
1045.
Aircraft Operations Center. 7917 Hangar Loop Capt. Robert W.
Dr., MacDill AFB, Maxson, USN
FL 33621-5401.
Phone, 813-828-
3310.
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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.
The Administration's principal responsibilities and functions
include:
--serving as the principal executive branch adviser to the President
on telecommunications and information policy;
--developing and presenting U.S. plans and policies at international
communications conferences and related meetings;
--prescribing policies for and managing Federal use of the radio
frequency spectrum;
--serving as the principal Federal telecommunications research and
engineering laboratory, through NTIA's Institute for Telecommunication
Sciences (ITS), headquartered in Boulder, CO;
--providing grants through the Technology Opportunities Program for
demonstration projects to promote the widespread availability of digital
network technologies in the public and non-profit sectors, which will
help stimulate economic development, improve learning at all levels,
improve delivery of health care, strengthen public safety efforts, and
allow greater access for citizens to nationwide information resources;
and
--providing grants through the Public Telecommunications Facilities
Program to extend delivery of public telecommunications services to U.S.
citizens, to increase ownership and management by women and minorities,
and to strengthen the capabilities of existing public broadcasting
stations to provide telecommunications services.
For further information, contact the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC
20230. Phone, 202-482-1551. Internet, www.ntia.doc.gov.
Patent and Trademark Office
[For the Patent and Trademark Office statement of organization, see the
Federal Register of Apr. 14, 1975, 40 FR 16707]
The patent system was established by Congress ``. . . to promote the
progress of . . . the useful arts. . .'' The registration of trademarks
is based on the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution.
The Office examines applications for patents to determine if the
applicants are entitled to patents and grants the patents when they are
so entitled. The patent law provides for the granting of patents in
three major categories: utility patents, design patents, and plant
patents. The term of a design patent is 14 years from the date of grant.
It also issues statutory invention registrations, which have the
defensive but not the enforceable attributes of a patent. It also
processes international applications for patents.
PTO registers and renews trademarks. A trademark includes any
distinctive word, name, symbol, device, or any combination thereof
adopted and used
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or intended to be used by a manufacturer or merchant to identify his
goods or services and distinguish them from those manufactured or sold
by others. Trademarks are examined by the Office for compliance with
various statutory requirements to prevent unfair competition and
consumer deception.
In addition to the examination of patent and trademark applications,
issuance of patents, and registration of trademarks, the Patent and
Trademark Office:
--sells printed copies of issued patents and trademark
registrations;
--records and indexes documents transferring ownership;
--maintains a scientific library and search files containing over 30
million documents, including U.S. and foreign patents and U.S.
trademarks;
--provides research facilities for the public;
--hears and decides appeals from prospective inventors and trademark
applicants;
--participates in legal proceedings involving the issue of patents
or registration of trademarks;
--advocates strengthening intellectual property protection
worldwide;
--compiles the Official Gazettes, a weekly notice of patents issued
and trademarks registered by the Office, including other information;
and
--maintains a roster of patent agents and attorneys qualified and
recognized to practice before the Office.
Patents and trademarks may be reviewed and searched at PTO in over
80 patent and trademark depository libraries throughout the country and
online. The patent system fosters innovation, investment in developing
and marketing inventions, and prompt disclosure of technological
information.
For further information, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Patent
and Trademark Office, Washington, DC 20231. Phone, 703-305-8341.
Internet, www.uspto.gov. The Office's operations are located at 2121
Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202.
Technology Administration
The Technology Administration was established by Congress in 1988 (15
U.S.C. 3704). It is headed by the Under Secretary for Technology, who
serves as a principal adviser to the Secretary of Commerce and as the
Department's spokesperson for science and technology issues.
The Technology Administration serves as the premier technology
agency working with U.S. industry in addressing competitiveness and in
exercising leadership both within the Department of Commerce and
governmentwide. It advocates coherent policies for maximizing the impact
of technology on economic growth; carries out technology programs with
U.S. industry; and disseminates technology information.
Office of Technology Policy
The primary role of the Office of Technology Policy is to offer
assistance to private sector and communities in advocating and pursuing
policies that maximize the impact of technology on economic growth, and
by exercising leadership to define the role of government in supporting
U.S. industrial competitiveness in the post-cold war environment. The
Office serves as a liaison to the private sector, identifying barriers
to the rapid commercialization of technology, eliciting support for
Administration civilian technology policies, and ensuring that
industry's interests are reflected in standards and technology
agreements and civilian technology policy. It also assists Federal,
State, and local officials, industry, and academic institutions in
promoting the technological growth and competitiveness of the U.S.
economy.
For further information, call 202-482-5687.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) assists
industry in developing technology to improve product quality, modernize
manufacturing processes, ensure product reliability, and facilitate
rapid commercialization of products based on new scientific discoveries.
The Institute's primary mission is to strengthen the U.S. economy
and improve the quality of life by working with industry to develop and
apply technology, measurements, and standards. It carries out this
mission through four major programs:
--measurement and standards laboratories that perform research in
the areas of electronics, electrical engineering, manufacturing
engineering, chemical science and technology, physics, materials science
and engineering, building and fire research, and information technology;
--a rigorously competitive advanced technology program that provides
cost-shared awards to industry to develop high-risk enabling
technologies with broad economic potential;
--a manufacturing extension partnership offering technical and
business assistance to smaller manufacturers in adopting new
technologies and business practices; and
--a highly visible quality outreach program associated with the
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award that recognizes continuous
improvements in quality management by U.S. manufacturers, service
companies, education institutions, and health care organizations.
For further information, call 301-975-NIST (301-975-6478). Fax, 301-926-
1630. E-mail, inquiries@nist.gov. Internet, www.nist.gov.
National Technical Information Service
The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) is the Nation's
largest central clearinghouse and governmentwide resource for
scientific, technical, engineering, and other business-related
information. It acquires information from U.S. Government agencies and
their contractors and grantees, as well as from foreign sources,
primarily governments.
The NTIS collection of more than 3 million works covers a broad
array of subjects and includes reports on the results of research and
development and scientific studies on manufacturing processes, current
events, and foreign and domestic trade; business and management studies;
social, economic, and trade statistics; computer software and databases;
health care reports, manuals, and data; environmental handbooks,
regulations, economic studies, and applied technologies; directories to
Federal laboratory and technical resources; and global competitive
intelligence. The collection also includes audiovisual training
materials in such areas as foreign languages, workplace safety and
health, law enforcement, and fire services.
Information products in the NTIS collection are cataloged in the
NTIS Bibliographic Database, which is available online through
commercial vendors, on CD-ROM from NTIS, and for recently acquired
materials, via FedWorld, NTIS' online information network (Internet,
www.ntis.gov).
For further information, contact the National Technical Information
Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161. Phone, 800-553-
NTIS. Internet, www.ntis.gov.
For further information about the Technology Administration, contact the
Office of Technology Policy, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 4814C
HCHB, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-1575. Internet,
www.ta.doc.gov.
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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
website the Economic Development Information Clearinghouse, an online
depository of information on economic development (Internet,
www.doc.gov/eda).
Employment Information is available electronically through the
Internet, at www.doc.gov/ohrm. Phone, 202-482-5138.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has field
employment offices at the Western Administrative Support Center, Bin
C15700, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115 (phone, 206-526-
6294); the Mountain Administrative Support Center, 325 Broadway,
Boulder, CO 80303 (phone, 303-497-6332); the Central Administrative
Support Center, 601 East Twelfth Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 (phone,
816-426-2056); and the Eastern Administrative Support Center, 200 World
Trade Center, Norfolk, VA 23510-1624 (phone, 757-441-6516).
Environment The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
conducts research and gathers data about the oceans, atmosphere, space,
and Sun, and applies this knowledge to science and service in ways that
touch the lives of all Americans, including warning of dangerous
weather, charting seas and skies, guiding our use and protection of
ocean and coastal resources, and improving our understanding and
stewardship of the environment which sustains us all. For further
information, contact the Office of Public and Constituent Affairs,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Room 6013, Fourteenth
Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-
482-6090. Fax, 202-482-3154. Internet, www.noaa.gov.
The Patent and Trademark Office has priority programs for
advancement of examination of certain patent applications where the
invention could materially enhance the quality of the environment of
mankind. For further information, contact the Commissioner for Patents,
Office of Petitions, Washington, DC 20231. Phone, 703-305-9282.
Inspector General Hotline The Office of Inspector General works to
promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to prevent and detect
fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in departmental programs and
operations. Contact the Hotline, Inspector General, P.O. Box 612, Ben
Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044. Phone, 202-482-2495, or 800-424-
5197 (toll free). TTD, 202-482-5923, or 800-854-8407 (toll free). Fax,
202-789-0522. Internet, www.oig.doc.gov. E-mail, oighotline@doc.gov.
Publications The titles of selected publications are printed below with
the operating units responsible for their issuance. These and other
publications dealing with a wide range of business, economic,
environmental, scientific, and technical matters are announced in the
weekly Business Service Checklist, which may be purchased from the
Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402. Phone, 202-512-1800.
The Secretary's Annual Report to Congress and Serving the Nation,
two publications which describe the missions, functions, and
accomplishments of Commerce agencies and offices, are available by
writing the Department of Commerce, Office of Public Affairs,
Pennsylvania Avenue and Fourteenth Street NW., Room 5610, Washington,
DC, or by calling 202-219-3605 for the Annual Report and 202-482-4901
for Serving the Nation.
Further information on Commerce publications is available at any of
the Department's International Trade Administration export assistance
centers.
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Lists of Other Documents Individuals with access to fax machines can
dial 202-501-1191 (Flash Facts) to obtain lists of other publication
contacts, Secretarial speeches and biographies, press releases,
audiovisuals, Commerce bureau public affairs contacts, and Department
programs by subject.
Bureau of the Census Numerous publications presenting statistical
information on a wide variety of subjects are available from the
Government Printing Office, including the following: Statistical
Abstract of the U.S.; Historical Statistics of the United States,
Colonial Times to 1970; County and City Data Book, 1994; and State and
Metropolitan Area Data Book, 1997-1998.
Employment opportunities, data highlights, large data files, access
tools, and other material are available on the World Wide Web. Internet,
www.census.gov. E-mail, webmaster@census.gov.
Bureau of Economic Analysis Publications available from the Government
Printing Office include the following: Survey of Current Business
(Monthly Journal); and Foreign Direct Investment in the United States:
Preliminary Results from the 1997 Benchmark Survey. Current and
historical estimates, general information, and employment opportunities
are available through the Internet, at www.bea.doc.gov. BEA data
products are described in the Catalog of Products, which is available on
the BEA website (Internet, www.bea.doc.gov) or by request from the BEA
Order Desk (phone, 800-704-0415). For more information, contact the
Public Information Office. Phone, 202-606-9900. E-mail,
webmaster@bea.doc.gov.
Bureau of Export Administration The Bureau's website (Internet,
www.bxa.doc.gov) provides information for the U.S. business community,
including export news, general, subject and policy fact sheets, updates
to the Export Administration regulations, Bureau program information,
and export seminar event schedules. Publications available on the site
include the Bureau's annual report, foreign policy report, and
international diversification and defense market assessment guides. The
Government Printing Office, in conjunction with the Bureau, has created
a website that contains an up-to-date database of the entire export
administration regulations, including the commerce control list, the
commerce country chart, and the denied persons list (Internet,
www.access.gpo.gov/bxa/ear/ear--data.html). The Exporter
Counseling Division has offices in Washington, DC (phone, 202-482-4811;
fax, 202-482-3617) and on the West Coast (phone 949-660-0144, or 408-
998-7402; fax, 949-660-9347, or 408-998-7470). For enforcement-related
questions, contact the partnership-in-security hotline (phone, 800-424-
2980).
International Trade Administration The Administration maintains a
website, (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 website also features E-mail addresses and locations for
trade contacts in Washington, overseas, in major exporting centers in
the U.S., and in other parts of the Federal Government.
Minority Business Development Agency Copies of Minority Business Today
and the BDC Directory may be obtained by contacting the Office of
Program Support Services. Phone, 202-482-6022. Comprehensive information
about programs, policy, centers, and access the job matching database,
is available through the Internet, at www.mbda.gov).
National Institute of Standards and Technology Journal of Research;
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Publications of the Advanced Technology Program and Manufacturing
Extension Partnership Program; Handbook of Mathematical Functions;
Experimental Statistics; International System of Units (SI); Standard
Reference Materials Catalog; Specifications, Tolerances, and Other
Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices Handbook; and
Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook are available from the Government
Printing Office.
National Technical Information Service To place an order, request the
Catalog of NTIS Products and Services, or other general inquiries,
contact the NTIS Sales Desk from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (eastern time) (phone,
800-553-NTIS; fax, 703-321-8547; TDD, 703-605-6043; Internet,
www.ntis.gov).
To inquire about NTIS information services for other Federal
agencies, call 703-605-6540.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration The Administration
provides technical memoranda, technical reports, monographs, nautical
and aeronautical charts, coastal zone maps, data tapes, and a wide
variety of raw and processed environmental data. Information on NOAA
products is available through the Internet, at www.noaa.gov. Contact the
Office of Public and Constituent Affairs, Fourteenth Street and
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-6090. Fax,
202-482-3154.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration Several
hundred Technical Reports, Technical Memoranda, Special Publications,
Contractor Reports, and other information products have been published
by NTIA or its predecessor agency since 1970. The publications are
available from the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230 (phone,
202-482-1551); or the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration, Institute for Telecommunication Sciences, Department of
Commerce, Boulder, CO 80302 (phone, 303-497-3572). Electronic
information can be obtained from the NTIA homepage (Internet,
www.ntia.doc.gov).
Patent and Trademark Office General Information Concerning Patents,
Basic Facts About Trademarks, Official Gazette of the United States
Patent and Trademark Office, and Attorneys and Agents Registered To
Practice Before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are available from
the Government Printing Office. Publications can be accessed through the
Internet, at www.uspto.gov. File transfer protocol, ftp.uspto.gov.
Electronic bulletin board (by modem), 703-305-8950. Phone, 703-308-HELP,
or 800-PTO-9199.
Small Business and Minority Business Activities Contact the Office of
Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Phone, 202-482-1472. E-
mail, tjgarcia@doc.gov.
Telephone Directory The Department of Commerce telephone directory is
available for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Phone, 202-512-1800.
For further information concerning the Department of Commerce, contact
the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Commerce, Fourteenth Street
and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-219-3605.
Internet, www.doc.gov.